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Q-Music: Looking over the overlooked
By Gregg Shapiro Rachael Yamagata and Keren Ann (Zeidel) have more in common than just being singer/songwriters at the back end of the alphabet. They are both gifted artists who put in time on major labels in the early 2000s and have continued to put out music independently. If you lived in Chicago (and possibly elsewhere) during the late 1990s, you probably came across the psychedelic funk of Bumpus, a band that featured Rachael Yamagata as a member and cosongwriter. Her d
2 days ago2 min read


Man in the Mirror Justin Jedlica Stars in Reflections
By Shane Gallagher Photo By Bob of Finland Justin Jedlica, widely recognized as the “Human Ken Doll” for his pioneering work in body modification, is one of the bold personalities featured in Reflections, filmmaker Michael Hyman’s daring new video series that turns the camera—and the mirror—on identity, beauty, and self-worth. Shot on 16mm film and inspired by Andy Warhol’s iconic 1960s Screen Tests, the sixteen shorts challenge participants representing a diverse cross-secti
2 days ago3 min read


“Plainclothes” make the men: An interview Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey
By Gregg Shapiro “Plainclothes” (Magnolia), the directorial debut by queer filmmaker and screenwriter Carmen Emmi, is not as simple as the title might suggest. There is also a double-meaning at play as neither of the main characters –Lucas ( Tom Blyth ) and Andrew (out actor Russell Tovey ) – is dressed in their respective “uniforms” when they first meet. Already “certified fresh” on rottentomatoes.com, “Plainclothes” features such stellar performances by Tovey and Blyth, tha
2 days ago8 min read


Interview with Circuit Mom aka Matthew Harvat
Photo By Eric Magnussen Is it possible for a building to have a soul? For a theater to be a muse? What if every precious brick, every carved cornice, and every hand painted decoration held the echoes of the craftsmen who lovingly held them? What if the building itself soaked in the laughter and joy of crowds, shouldering the weight of epic talents, spanning a myriad of musical genres, to become a grand golden inspirational spirit of music itself? Of course we’re talking about
2 days ago5 min read


The San Francisco of the East: Historic Boston Never Disappoints
By Bill Malcolm I visited Boston not once but twice on back to back trips for work recently. Boston is a walker's paradise full of...
Sep 154 min read


“Rainbows” bright: An interview with Kate Pierson
By Gregg Shapiro It’s likely a testament to the commitment of the members of th B-52s that each of its remaining long-term members; Kate...
Sep 157 min read


Bell of the ball: An interview with Andy Bell
By Gregg Shapiro Photo By Sean Black Even though it’s been 10 years between Andy Bell solo albums (if you don’t count Bell’s “Torsten”...
Sep 156 min read


EAT, PRAY, NUMB
My Grandma Judy and Grandpa Dave lived in a big brick house on top of Cherry Hill Lane. I always loved the name of their street. Cherry...
Aug 196 min read


Q-Music: Women’s world of song
By Gregg Shapiro Sunny War Beginning with her first full-length album in 2018, Sunny War (born Sydney Lyndella Ward) has established...
Aug 185 min read


I’m Just a Broadway Baby… and INeed a Fix!
By Rick Karlin New York City There are meetings for AA, NA, GA, and even OA. There should be one for BA. Not to minimize the struggles of...
Aug 187 min read


The return of Girl in a Coma: An interview with Jenn Alva
By Gregg Shapiro With only four albums to its name, the San Antonio-based, all-female, two-thirds queer, Girl in a Com still managed to...
Aug 185 min read


The Host with the Most Hunter Harden Hosts Hunter’s Hot Nights on Bear World TV
By Shane Gallagher Move over Queer Eye - there's a new fab five coming to town and they’re furry! Bear World TV launched August 7! The...
Aug 184 min read


While I Built a Life, He Lost His
Chapter Seven: I decided that small-town life was no longer for me. I had failed in my mind in every way. I quit college. I moved home....
Jul 225 min read


Taking his Chance: an interview with gay actor Doug Spearman
By Gregg Shapiro (L)Doug Spearman. Photo Courtesy of Paramount+ There’s no question that when Patrik-Ian Polk’s series “Noah’s Arc”...
Jul 215 min read


Beaches and Peaches: Everyone is Welcome in the Art Coast of Michigan (Your weekend in the Provincetown of the Midwest)
By Bill Malcom The Art Coast of Michigan (Saugatuck-Douglas-Fennville in Southwest Michigan) has long been the Midwest’s answer to...
Jul 212 min read


David “Delights”: an interview withDavid Archuleta
By Gregg Shapiro Photo-Credit-Shaun-Vadella Whether or not you are a fan of “American Idol,” and a follower of those who have been on the...
Jul 217 min read


Why Advertising in Grab Magazine is a Game-Changer for Your Business
In the world of advertising, where every dollar spent needs to deliver measurable results, choosing the right platform is critical. For...
Jun 173 min read


Q-Music:Regarding reissues – Pride edition
By Gregg Shapiro A recent article in Rolling Stone about the new, expanded reissue of Lotti Golden’s 1969 soul/garage/ psych breakthrough...
Jun 163 min read


Summer Fun In Washington, D.C.
By Bill Malcolm Rock Creek Bridge Summer is a wonderful time to visit D.C. The museums are free, the crowds are gone, and the hotel rates...
Jun 164 min read


Worth the Wade:An interview with Jensen Atwood
By Gregg Shapiro There’s no question that when Patrik-Ian Polk’s series “Noah’s Arc” premiered on Logo 20 years ago, it was a...
Jun 164 min read
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