Christmas Music plus I was sort of wondering what could be done with this new Transvocalizers feature to keep in line with the holidays. Given the extent of our economic downturn (duress, even…), the gift of music is still a highly affordable way to celebrate the season, regardless of your personal beliefs. In our main […]
It was the day after Thanksgiving, and I was bored. Even though I had filled myself the day before, I was still feeling pretty thin. My mind wandered to some of my older clothing, and I remembered a Frederick’s of Hollywood corset that I had put aside, but couldn’t bear to toss. Would it fit […]
A few weeks ago I ran into a former TGF writer, Linda Jensen, at one of my TG parties in suburban Philly. She had stopped contributing to TGF a few years back and asked me if I needed submissions. Being the kind of girl I am I told her I always need submission. Then we […]
New music just in time for the holidays is always a welcome treat. Jennifer Leitham’s new project, Left Coast Story, managed to get a fall release so as to be available now for your gift giving needs. Jennifer will also be appearing at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola at Lincoln Center in New York City over […]
A book review by Renee Knipe A few months back, Angela asked if I wanted to do a book review. “Sure, what’s the book,†I asked. “Femmes of Power,†she replied. Four months later, you finally get to see that review.
A few months ago we reported on a film called Catalina that featured a crossdressing super hero as the title character. As far as we can determine the film has been completed but hasn’t found distribution so we’ll just have to wait to see it. In the meantime the website Funny or Die has scooped […]
Vicki D’Salle is the type of artist who can expand her musical horizon without going too far afield from her chosen genre’. As a musician, she’s developed a repertoire based around a jazzy piano style, which also includes healthy doses of boogie and more melodic playing. Her set contains everything from standards to original material. […]
Halloween night was a special event for our own Kalina Isato — she went out as her favorite female role model, and she has plenty of photo to share from her time spent at the Henry David Halloween Ball. Ever since I was a youth, I was always obsessed with the character of Wonder Woman […]
Back in October I issued the Sarah Palin Halloween Costume Challenge and the response in the weeks since then has been… underwhelming. Perhaps, despite her apparent popularity with certain elements of the populace and the massive amount of media attention she received, people just weren’t that into her. At the Halloween events I attended there […]
ï¾ ï¾ The Story So Far: The insurance company has offered a settlement for Sandy’s death, enough for Jessica’s education…and Terri’s sexual reassignment surgery! More good luck: Terri has found a new friend — Christine Riordan, a trainee sales associate at the department store. Their friendship deepens as they learn more about each other. Chris is invited […]
Calpernia Addams is someone I’ve known since my time in Nashville, a few years back. She was one of the better known local drag entertainers, but I also discovered that she is a musician as well. She played violin in a Celtic/Irish music band called The Secret Commonwealth. Before becoming a professional entertainer, she was […]
Years ago, in an earlier century, I wrote a regular column for TGF as The Diva of Dish. I was looking through some of my old stuff and found this column on bargain shopping. Although some of the stores mentioned are no longer in business and the prices of the bargains may be a bit […]
Back in June we did a feature called Who’s That Lady? which consisted of photos of male actors and celebrities in drag. The fun was in trying to figure out who was behind the makeup and under the wig before you clicked on the photo to read the answer. We’re bringing it back with a […]
There was a time, and not too long ago actually, when if the words “transgender” and “music” were found in the same sentence, it had something to do with heavy metal, goth, or glam rock. In other words, stuff that was heavy and a bit on the dark side. (…sort of like a refreshing pint […]
I was really at loose ends to deliver this edition of the Diner and asked Angela for some extra time. I was even thinking of just throwing in the towel on the whole thing. But then… I had a strange re-awakening after a dream. That sounds like a cliché literary device but it turns out […]
The Kinsey Sicks are no strangers to TGForum. When the idea for a new column featuring drag entertainers who sing in their own voice was first brought up, The Kinsey Sicks were naturally on the short list of potential features. In fact, they were definitely in the top five when it came to “must have” […]
A few short years ago if someone produced a television commercial featuring a TG theme or TG characters most of us wouldn’t get to see it since it ran in Italy or England or on a channel we didn’t get. Now, thanks to the innovation of YouTube ads featuring transgender people and themes from all […]
From time to time, Perpetual Change will take a slight deviation from the regular playlist. This month is just such a time. The first transgender blugrass musician to be featured in the column is this month’s artist, Julie Olivia Buse. Over the years, it seems like every conceivable style of music has been discussed, even […]
Nina Flowers is the one A press release from the Logo cable channel has announced that Nina Flowers is the winner of the web competition component of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Ms. Flowers will go on to compete with other contestants in the Logo television show to air in the spring. Our Drag Race Blogger Luna […]
By Pamela DeGroff Every so often we bring you a Transvocalizer — a TG performer who sings in their own voice and often writes the music, too. Our music reporter Pamela DeGroff has already covered Jackie Beat and Lady Bunny. This week she brings us a profile on and interview the Israeli pop/dance sensation, TS […]
I guess the Olympics put me in a sporting frame of mind because all of the items have to do with “women in sport.†Which is not far down the list after “women in bed,†“women in low-cut blouses,†and “women in garter belts, stockings and high heels.â€
Georgie Jessup is becoming an artist who is hard to catagorize. She is of course known for her music, and her activisim. Now, she will soon be adding a documentary film about her life and career to her list of accomplishments. Before getting into talking about the film, just a brief background. Georgie was first […]
I call it a shopping adventure since I was shopping (again!) and there was an incident which I think you’ll find amusing. And no, it doesn’t have anything to do with the bargains I may or may not have found that day (all the great deals are beginning to blur) but with what happened behind […]
by Pamela DeGroff Ever encounter the word “definitive” used to describe a certain aspect of an artist’s career? The definitive album, the definitive song, or the definitive sound? For actors, there’s always that one career defining role in a movie or play. So, can this concept of something being all defining translate to one specific […]
Several people have complained that Cassie’s serial from several years ago, What I Wore: A Tale of a Weekend as a Woman with a Man, is not all there. Meaning it’s got chapters missing, not that it’s odd or “not quite right”. Moving things from the old ’90s TGF into another format caused several things […]
It’s one of those months when our musical column author, Pamela DeGroff has gathered together several short bits and pieces from press releases and other sources concerning the activities and artistry of TG muscians. In this edition of Perpetual Change she brings us news about The Cliks, jazz bassist Jennifer Leitham, some sad news from […]
