Justin Vivian Bond was Kiki in the quirky cabaret duo Kiki And Herb. V, as Bond prefers to be called, is a singer, songwriter, and actor. Pamela DeGroff asks V about transgender issues, drag — V is not a drag queen — and V’s musical roots and musical projects.
Linda’s friend Darlene was having a relaxed afternoon at a department store. She was trying on women’s clothing in a men’s fitting room stall. A knock came on her stall door. Don’t worry; it wasn’t the fashion police but read how Darlene happened to be there and how she reacted.
Her name is synonymous with Wigstock, NYC nightlife and raunchy drag queen humor. She’s Lady Bunny and Pamela DeGroff landed an interview with her for Transvocalizer. The Lady discusses her career, humor, the nature of the drag scene in New York and her new cabaret show.
Pam De Groff takes us back through the year of Perpetual Change artists to give us musical gift tips for Christmas giving. Take a look at the lineup of TG musicians she’s covered in 2011 and see if some of their music might please someone on your gift list.
Linda tries to recreate the experiences she had on an earlier visit to Orlando. She finds you can go back to the same places but you have to remember that time brings change.
By the end of the 20th century drag performances had become mainstream. Films and Broadway shows featuring drag were not considered shocking. But did you know that drag was mainstream at the beginning of the 20th century? Meet Julian Eltinge.
It’s time for what has become a year end review of sorts for TVocalizers and Perpetual Change. Think of this as quick re-cap of some of the music by trans artists who have been featured in TGForum throughout the year. It’s Pamela DeGroff’s gift-giving suggestion service.
The Lady of l’Aigle A Novel by Patrick M. Henry A young British sailor, David Blake, is rescued unconscious from the beach at Le Touquet by members of the French Resistance. He never imagines the event will eventually lead to his being accepted as one of the most glamorous female impressionist entertainers in Occupied France. […]
Britney Spears, a woman who some thought would never make it to 30, has reached that milestone birthday. Dina Amberle was moved to provide a Dina’s Diner Special about the big event.
You’ve seen them. The glittery, Christmas tree embroidered, bejeweled, holiday sweater. People who often seem to display taste through the rest of the year will show up at a holiday gathering in these atrocities. Get tips on better holiday dressing, read The Artist D!
Le Sorelle Marinetti is the subject of Perpetual Change this month. They specialize in 1930s-40s era music that was popular in Italy and the U.S. They even dress the part. Backed by the Orchestra Maniscalchi. Meet Le Sorelle Marinetti in Pam DeGroff’s Perpetual Change.
Is it right to wear another woman’s clothes without her knowledge? So her husband can take your picture? Linda’s new friend tells about her experiences posing for a man whose sole request is for her to wear his wife’s clothes. His request seemed to fit well with her desire.
Sophie Lynne has been away at at little event called Beauty and the Beach. As soon as she got back to her computer she sent us her account of the event along with some pictures to share with TGF readers.
Peppermint has become one of New York’s rising drag stars. Not only does she sing in her own voice, she is also an emcee and a hostess for various events, and has appeared in films and on TV. Meet the hottest queen in NYC!
Hebe Dotson hadn’t been out of the house in women’s clothing, at all, until she went to Fantasia Fair last year at the age of 80. This year she went back. She has photos to prove it, and after the Fair she had epiphany #2. Why not dress full time?
It’s the biggest Halloween party on the east coast. It’s being happening every year since 1968. It brings out drag queens, fetishists, crossdressers and straight people who like to wear strange costumes. It’s The Henry David Halloween Ball.
“Home For the Holidays” to Raise Awareness About LGBT Youth Homelessness October 26, 2011 [NEW YORK] – Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Fund today announced a star-studded benefit concert on December 4th at New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre to help raise awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth homelessness. “Home for the Holidays,” presented by […]
Pam DeGroff interviews Leah B. Punk, poet, artist. All three words apply to Leah B. — and she’s a bass player. There’s also some music news on TG artists, and cisgendered artists that you may find yourself dancing to. Don’t miss Perpetual Change.
“Oh God I really have to piss!” Shawn Vyce thought as he semi-jogged along the sidewalk. All the bars were closingand he thought he could make it home, but… “Gotta find a place… gotta find a place…” Shawn loped along in his rabbit costume feeling stupid, and hoping he wouldn’t have an accident. This wasn’t […]
His mother was an actress who starred in “The Creature From The Black Lagoon.” He was in rock bands in the ’70s, a member of The Groundlings comedy troop, appeared on Saturday Night Live with David Bowie, sounds like Billie Holiday and looks like Betty Page. It’s the star of “Arias With A Twist,” Joey Arias.
Last month David de Alba performed his “Finocchio’s Backstage Memior”s at The Onyx Theatre in Las Vegas. David has kindly sent us photos to share from that performance, and he has also set up a YouTube channel and we present a video of David performing in the show.
They’re a band of Jewish transmen from New York and they’ll rock your world with their Jewcore music. And they have some interesting thoughts to share with Pamela DeGroff in this month’s Perpetual Change interview. Pamela rounds our the column with some new music news.
Linda Jensen visits an old haunt that seems to be fading away. Cleopatra’s, once Montreal’s most popular drag show bar fought City Hall to stay in business. Now it needs to attract more patrons to survive. Linda finds it evokes many memories and she shares them here.
Transvocalizers features Irish performer Shirley Temple Bar! Learn what her name means, how famous she is in her homeland, and how she got where she is today. Pamela DeGroff rounds out the column with some reviews of new music and TG music videos. Keep up with all the latest music news in TVocalizers.
On August 21st David de Alba and Paul Cummings were together again on stage in Las Vegas to talk about their years at Finocchio’s, receive their official inductions into the TGF Gallery of Greats and sing a few of the old songs. We present photos from that event.
This month Pamela DeGroff devotes her Perpetual Change column to a review of the debut album by the New York City band Chaos & Lace. The guitar driven rock is sure to please fans of the time honored rock sound, with no samples or rap to clutter it up.
