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Gab-011-052308.Compressed.Pdf 800 Pacific Street Block party Free admission from 10:30-11:00 $2.25 Domestic tonqnecks 9:00-11:00 $2.25 well Gocktails 9:00-11:00 $4~50'youcaII it 9:00~-11:oo~ •. • _ (any single cocktail) from the editor Hey, Folks: You're probably wondering who the fab fella on our cover is, Well, for those of you that haven't yet found our content page, said fella is none other than the amazing Leslie Jordan, whose comic antics as Beverly Leslie on Will & Grace won him an Emmy Award, a legion of fans and a resurgent career that will now find him starring in the continuing saga of the Ingram family on Logo TV's upcoming Sordid Lives,which debuts in July, Leslie will be making four stops in Texas to promote his new autobiography, My Trip Down the Pink Carpet, and he was kind enough to spend some time with us so that we could share him with you, He's both an amazing actor and an incredible human being, and I strongly encour- age all of our readers to consider seeing his shows in Austin, Dallas or Houston starting next week, It's a production that I think you're really going to enjoy, We also have the review of an amazing book that hits stores next month, Candy Everybody Wants by Josh Kilmer-Purcell. Kilmer-Purcell, before he became literate, performed at night- clubs in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Philadelphia end Tokyo as the incomparable Aqua- olsloc.or Aqua,often using live goldfish in the breasts of nis costumes and frequently sporting a trendy whip that he had absolutely no problem using on members of the audience, studio or otherwise, Since hanging up his fish, he has written his autobiography - which made the NYT bestseller's list - and pens a monthly column about urban gay life for Out Magazine, His new book is absolutely brilliant, and at just $13,95 retail, it's the perfect tome to stick in your tote to read on whatever beach you've chosen for your gaycation this summer. On top of all of that we've got our usual array of capricious commentary and divine dirt, with features both musical and movie to tempt, tease and otherwise titillate your gay sensibilities and make you glad that you're living life in loafers lightly, Have a great week! Best regards! // '\ Bob Dineen Editor-In-Chief Page 6 Vol, Oll May, 23, 2008 6 From the Editor by Bob Dineen 10 Gab Grooves by Jimmy R,Smith 15 OMBlog by Giga Bytes 21 Gab 8c Groan by Sebastian Venable 26 Ask Rocco by Rocco Castellano 32 GAB SESSION- Leslie Jordan 37 Book Review Candy Everybody Wants 39 Scopes by Mario Mares 42 On Screen - Four LeHer Word 47 Gab Bag Out & About 59 Gab Guide Find Stuff Page 9 the Billboard Live clubs in Japan in May, as well as domestic dates in Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Oakland, New York, Atlanta and Vienna VA. She will also serve as a "Circle of Promise" Ambassador for the breast cancer non- profit organization Susan G. Komen. As their Ambassador, Lalah will help motivate and encourage African American women to take charge of their health. She will help the Edited by Jimmy R.Smith organization mobilize women to join "Lolch's Circle," and encourage them to come to Washington, DC on June 7th to participate in the National Race designed to promote Lalah Hathaway - Self Portrait breast cancer health. SELF PORTRAIT is the critically acclaimed lah co-produced "Let Go" with Rideout. vocalist and song stylist Lalah Hathaway's which was written by Lalah, Rideout and newest musical offering which is set to be Patterson, who also does "double-duty" on released on June 3rd. Thisrelease is tolch's background vocals. "'Let Go' isa song that fourth solo project, and marks the begin- came out of a need for me to let go of the ning of her new affiliation with the recently worry, a few pairs of old jeans, and old ideas revived Stax Records label which isdistribut- as well as some people who were taking up ed via Concord Music Group. It also brings too much space in my life. I had to let go TOP 10 Lalah together once again with noted pro- in the most literal and metaphorical sense, ducer Rex Rideout. Rideout served as the and breathe through it all with a goal of DJ Jimmy Skinner producer of the 2004 Grammy-nominated moving toward peace," says Lalah of the SOBE Houston all-star tribute album ~ first single. dedicated to the music t of the R&B balladeer Lu- . Garth Trinidad, the 1. Kelly Roland ther Vandross, "Forever, noted host of KCRW's For Always, For Luther", "Chocolate City," said "Daylight" JoeyNegro dub for which Lalah achieved of Let Go: ''''Lalah 2. Cyndi Lauper her first# 1single for Forev- continues to fortify her er, For Always, For Love." legacy as a modern "S.O.F.S." SELFPORTRAITalso calls day vocal priestess. This 3. Tony Moran upon the talents of co- album is her most per- writers and vocalists sonal, laden with severe uYouge Rahsaan Patterson and emotional voodoo and 4J ~ Sandra St. Victor, and sublime passion." producers Terrace Martin, who has worked on sev- Standout tracks on eral of Snoop's recent re- SELF PORTRAIT,include leases, Kenneth Crouch, Breathe, On Your Own, and Paula Gallitano. Learning To Swim and That Was Then, where StaxjConcord Music Group's Vice President Lalah's phrasing and skillful playfulness are of A&R, Collin Stanback, is very enthusias- reminiscent of the classic works of her icon- tic about SELFPORTRAIT."This is basically a ic father, Donny Hathaway. Expert cuts fTom dream come true for me as anA&R person," stated Stanback. "The reason I got into this "I'm very excited about this album. It's very game isto work with artists of Lalah's stature. introspective," states Hathaway. "I'm also I have been a fan of hers ever since Heaven excited about being dt Stax Records be- Only Knows, and I am proud to be associ- cause it is truly the home of soul music in $23 ated with her project." this country." Open" Davs a week The first single, "Let Go," is a mid-tempo In addition to embarking on a U.S.promo- 214.219.1400 track shipped to radio on March 20th. La- tional tour, Lalah will also be performing at 39m Cedar Springs Rd. - Dallas -75i2!19 o' Page 10 Page 11 3109 Knox Street. Ste 214 Dallas, Texas 75205 www.gabweekly.com 214.559.3422 PUBLISHED BY Gab Media Co. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bob Dineen a:.c.. ••• ~ [email protected] 'l'l\"!;'~.'~1'i 214,957,1847 I .1~, ,- It). .•••••• ':"4 MARKETING ~ ••-:'.ff..' Entertainment Editor DFW Bureau Chief Jimmy R.Smith [email protected] 201.362.7737 VIRTUAL MARKETING DESIGN SPECIALIST John Carroll 210,693,6628 john@gabweekly,com HOUSTON BUREAU CHIEF Alex Cuevas 4\"."'" 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