Entertainment
Audiblethread
Music can be much more than the sounds you hear: there is a connection with the meanings, feelings, the band, and the others around you. Few bands offer this experience. Guitarist Robert Uhoda describes Audiblethread as “our way to connect to you through music…it’s what keeps us together.”
Since the band started performing live, they have gained a strong regional fan base, released the EP, “Blue: the fifth imprint,” the acoustic EP, “Suture,” and Their latest release, “Polar Shifts: a prelude.” They have shared the stage with bands such as 30 Seconds to Mars, Fu Manchu, Lo Pro, Drowning Pool, Magna Fi, and Powerman 5000 and most recently Taproot.
In May of 2004 they were voted “Best Band in Cleveland,” by their fans. A contest held by Scene Magazine and Chicago’s MECA Music Conference secured them a spot in the showcase. 2005 showed a change in direction with the release “Polar Shifts: A Prelude to the Positive/Negative,” The E.P. included reworked versions of “Nexus” and “Coeval,” along with new songs “This Synapse Is Broken,” “The Focus,” and their own rendition of NIN’s “Something I Can Never Have.”
They have shared the stage with bands such as 30 Seconds to Mars, Fu Manchu, Lo Pro, Drowning Pool, Magna Fi, and Powerman 5000 and most recently Taproot.
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Houston Bernard
www.myspace.com/houstonbernard
PERFORMER AND ACTIVIST HOUSTON BERNARD HAS BEEN TOURING THE WORLD PERFORMING HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREE SPEECH SINCE APRIL OF 2003
Houston has worked as a musical supervisor and actor for movies such as 2 Minutes Later and Will You with Director Robert Gaston.
Houston’s first album was in the top 10 Indie albums for Advocate Magazine and his video for Say Goodbye (Kaz Gamble Remix featuring Raistalla) was voted the #2 video of 2007 on MTV/LOGO.
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Blazing River Freedom Band
CLGACMB, Inc. is a non-profit musical arts organization comprised of men and women dedicated to the promotion of the arts throughout the community, state and country. Membership in the performance ensembles of CLGACMB Inc. shall be opened to all individuals without regard to sex, race, creed, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, veteran status, color or musical ability. CLGACMB, Inc. is dedicated to the promotion of music as a medium of communication amongst the people, while improving the quality of artistry and musicianship of its members. By stimulating public interest in the unique art form of community band music in our culture, CLGACMB, Inc. strives for excellence while improving all lives through music, one note at a time.
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Jaclyn Bradley
Music is her first language. After years of classical studies and a degree in opera, Jaclyn picked up her guitar and started to write while living in New York City amidst of the tragedy of 9-11. Since then, the singer-songwriter has experienced a world of adventure. While living in Los Angeles, Jaclyn sang alongside greats: Ty Stone (Atlantic Records), Terri Nunn (Berlin) and Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard); played legendary venues such as The Viper Room, The Whiskey a-go-go, and The Key Club; and was hired as Danny Bonaduce’s personal assistant which led to her appearance on both seasons of the hit Vh1 series, Breaking Bonaduce.
Jaclyn has released two albums, which are available on iTunes. Her music has been been heard on Vh1, MTV, Time Warner, and several films. She has been featured in Cleveland Magazine, The Cleveland Scene, Music Connection (L.A.), Maverick magazines (UK) and was recently seen on the cover of North Coast Voice Magazine. Jaclyn also gives back by teaching and directing young artists at the acclaimed Paul Green School of Rock. When it comes to music, for Jaclyn Bradley, there has never been a back up plan. For more, go to: www.jaclynbradley.com
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Diana Chittester
www.myspace.com/dianachittester
Playing since she was 16, Diane Chittester is armed with her fast finger picking style of acoustic electric guitar to her arsenal of poetically enigmatic lyrics. Her seductive blues vocals mesmerize listeners with songs influenced by the conflicts of her religious upbringing to her very intimate relationships.
Diane’s releases include “You”, “Battle Scars”, “Secret”, “Betrayed” and “August vs February”
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Cleveland Fetish Community
www.myspace.com/cleveland_fetish
We are a group of entertaining, no-personal boundary having, fun loving, sexually aggressive, S&M enthusiasts that thoroughly enjoy fondling, groping, and exploring each other’s personal spaces in public for entertainment!
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Cleveland Kings & Girls
www.myspace.com/clevelandkings_girls
The Cleveland Kings and Girls have been performing as troupe for almost 4 years and it is their goal to not only provide entertainment, but education and awareness for the LGBT community.
Their raw emotion has a way of capturing the audience while their energy and stage presence command attention. Drag is an incredible outlet for expression and each performed has immersed themselves in their craft, always striving to grow as a person, and a performer.
Over the years they have been part of Cleveland Pride, Columbus Pride, Cleveland’s Annual Women’s Variety Show, Cleveland AIDS Walk, Metro Youth Outreach and numerous events throughout the Midwest.
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Anthony Covatta
Up and coming Cleveland artist Anthony Covatta has been a musician for over ten years. Versed in piano, guitar, and vocals his music explores the many emotional facets of the human psyche, from love and loss, to addiction and hope all set to a folk-artist feel. Inspired by artists such as Ani Difranco, John Mayer and Lauryn Hill, Anthony Covatta is sure to make an impact on the music industry. The musical RENT by Jonathon Larson sparked huge inspiration to this artist, adding an interest in acting/theater. Currently working on a music video and tracks for his upcoming cd/dvd release “Open Mic Life,” he is also staying active in the Cleveland music scene, visiting Open Mic’s at Edison’s Pub, The Matinee, and Duck Island. This artists mission is not only to promote his own music, but to draw attention to the entire Cleveland music scene. You can check Anthony Covatta out at myspace.com/anthonyscovatta or anthonycovatta.com.
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Coyote Grace
Girl meets Girl. Girl becomes Boy. Girl and Boy become a band. Meet COYOTE GRACE.
If you want a lesson in organic chemistry, take notes and watch the sparks fly between the acoustic downhome duo known as COYOTE GRACE. This old-timey salt & pepper shaker pair is comprised of Joe Stevens, a transman singer/songwriter from Northern California, backed up by Ingrid Elizabeth on vocals and upright bass, a sassy femme originally hailing from the hills of Southeastern Ohio. The two met while living in Seattle, and have been performing as a duo since December 2004, sharing the stage with bluegrass, old-time, folk rock, jazz, and cabarets alike.
Joe Stevens, who has been writing songs since the age of fifteen, comes from a lineage of studio singers and choral conductors, as well as old time rock & rollers. He received a Bachelor of Music from Cornish College of the Arts in 2004 with a focus on composition, while also composing music for modern dance & avant-garde theater.
Also heavily influenced by choral performance, Ingrid was steeped in the world of musical theater, which armed her with a signature sound of brassy soul. Since relocating to the west coast, Ingrid has been involved with various musical ensembles, from bluegrass to psychedelic rock to choral groups, including eclectic acoustic stringband, Captain Gravel, and prairie bluegrass group, The Mike & Amy Finders Band.
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Early Girl
www.myspace.com/earlygirlmusic
Like a cool bottle of Gatorade during a hangover, Early Girl quenches your deepest of girl rock thirsts with their punchy, heartfelt lyrics and a stage show that makes you feel like you’re drunk at your best friend’s wedding reception and you can’t stop dancing. Despite not having yet released a full length album, this Cleveland-based quartet have captured the hearts and shaken the rumps of the indiefolk and queer alike all over the Heart-of-it-all state of Ohio. The royal lineage of the Early Girl family consists of 4 riot grrrl superheros: the siren-tongued songstress Angelisa Crognale, who plays the guitar more like a power tool than an instrument; all around badass Laura Ackerman, whose finger blasting bass lines resonate harder than the vibrations from a new Hitachi magic wand; musician magician Steph Burke who rips up the licks on electric guitar; and drummer Becky McMahon who has an army of seductive dance beats that have foot tapping effects reminiscent of the time you took too many caffeine pills before a midterm. Their combined powers create a hypnotic rainbow gaydar laser that lures hordes of lefties, artists, and queers out to the gay bars and indie dives to watch the magic happen. Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, and every body’s glad you’re gay. Let Early Girl supply the soundtrack to your Cheers fantasy- you supply the beer and that little dance you do at shows when you’re inspired by an infectious groove.
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Melissa "Cha-Cha" Figueroa
Gearing up for her promotional tour and the release of her highly anticipated debut album Euphoria, Cha~Cha is excited about her return to Cleveland Pride.
Cha-Cha’s debut album drops May 22nd, 2009 under Visible Lyrics Record Company. She will tour Atlanta, New York, California, Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. Cha-Cha’s new website has been launched www.whoischacha.com. Her current single, “Pressure”, was produced by Platinum producer Young Yonny.
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Stephanie Geber
www.myspace.com/stephaniegeber
Steph Geber write songs and play piano. Obsessed with 3 part harmony, she’s sarcastic and loves to make people laugh.
Steph Geber is a rising singer/songwriter from Shaker Heights, Ohio. Before moving to New York City in November of 2003, Steph attended Indiana University, where she was a four year member of the Singing Hoosiers, and a three year member of the all-female a cappella group, Ladies First. LF recorded and produced two CDs, one of which was awarded a Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award for Best Female Collegiate Album in 2001. Born into a family of generations of classical musicians, Steph has been familiar with all genres of music since she was young. Steph has performed at the White House twice, and has appeared on numerous stages throughout the country since age five. With a musical theater background and thirteen years of vocal training, she has an extensive musical repertoire. Steph recorded her first solo demo in 2003 at Airtime Studios, with the help of producer Dave Weber and singer/songwriter Krista Detor.
She has also recorded five tracks with producer Ryan Binder in New York City. Steph has recently worked with songwriters Jimmy Santis and Hugh Colocott. She has also worked with rap artist Lexicon, and can be heard on such tracks as “Fly Away,” “Buttah,” and “Can’t Let You Go.” continues to arrange songs for collegiate a cappella groups, and just released her first full-length album, “Songs About You.”
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Infusion
Infusion is a coed performance crew. We are incredibly eclectic. Performances vary: grind shows, fire performances, sword play, staged scenes, choreographed dance routines, belly dancing, aerial acts, and of course, classic sideshow tricks.
INFUSION: A perfect mixture of aptitude, passion and dedication.
Infusion’s releases include “Hulett Set Clip”, “Erotica Grind Set”, and “Asylum Mix”
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Melissa Ferrick
Melissa Ferrick could blow her own horn quite well _ a flugelhorn to be exact _ if she chose. Instead, she expresses her creative spirit with an acoustic guitar. Since the early 1990s, the accomplished singer-songwriter from New England has compiled a solid string of sonically strong, lyrically rich studio albums. Her widely praised 2006 album “In the Eyes of Strangers” fulfilled the rock ‘n’ roll essence that Ferrick has long harbored and drawn inspiration. But just when it seemed she would take a hard plunge into a more layered, instrumentally diverse sound, she returned to the studio to produce perhaps her most intimate, stripped-down album to date, her ninth studio effort “Goodbye Youth.” With the release of “Goodbye Youth,” Ferrick’s fan base and will certainly continue to expand, and fuel the enthusiasm for her music _ and further drive the passion she brings to her live shows.
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North Coast Men's Chorus
The North Coast Men’s Chorus is a community-based musical organization which affirms the gay experience by presenting entertaining, quality performances for diverse audiences; providing a supportive environment for its members; and promoting a positive presence in the gay community and beyond.
The North Coast Men’s Chorus is entering its 21st season, continuing the wave of growth and increased public visibility that began under the leadership of Music Director, Rich Cole. Since the Chorus’ inception in 1988, Northeast Ohio’s largest gay chorus has more than doubled in size to over 100 members - and our audience numbers have done likewise. Members of the Chorus represent the widest possible range of diversity: from doctors, lawyers, and bankers, to service workers and everything in between. Our programming reflects the same level of diversity, with singing, dancing and comedy, through music from around the world.
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Rainbow Wranglers
Rainbow Wranglers is Cleveland’s Country/Western dance group for the Lesbian & Gay community. We provide a place for all people to meet, have fun, and dance!
Cleveland, Ohio’s Rainbow Wranglers exists to promote County Western Dancing; promote fun an fellowship through dancing, and other related activities; enhance the lifestyles of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-gendered people, and their friends in the community; and coordinate fundraising activities and make donations to local charitable organizations selected by the Club.
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Rubber City Bombshells
www.myspace.com/rubbercitybombshells
The Rubber City Bombshells were formed in February 2005. They are a classic style burlesque troupe that performs everything from Fan Dance to Fire breathing and Fire Play, they can set a routine to whatever venue you have. We are feisty, friendly girls who love to have a good time!
Our shows are choreographed with exciting costumes and Vegas style showmanship! We are great on our own or as an extra flare for your show! You have seen our girls on TV shows such as the “Jerry Springer Show” and “Jenny Jones”. Also, on the TLC network for the big car show during Viva Las Vegas, and various adult publications, Tattoo Magazine, and Hell City Tattoo Convention.
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Robin Stone
This award winning multi-instrumentalist/ producer/songwriter can jam out an entire 4 hour set, sooth you in an intimate theater, rock a power set at a major club, festival, private party your country club a fresh step. She has also warmed thousands for names like Jewel and Bonnie Raitt and performs the college and solo circuit.
WHO IS SHE? Why She’s skinny, funky, white chocolate! As a native Clevelander, Stone has grown in her grassroots following from grabbing singer/songwriter, to an explosive full band, to record label owner, to producer. She tours the country non-stop. With her first release, “My Heart” (2001), she made her mark, her sophomore release, “RushMore” (2003), has been catching the media and her third album “Bad Girl” (which is a high energy R&B, Neo-Soul, all Groove record) is underway and will be released in MARCH/APRIL of 2009!!!, but don’t forget about “Live at the Oakland”, her newer live solo bootleg, good luck getting it. She is also working on a DVD of the Cain Park performance, a solo CD, a LIVE full band CD and perhaps another project towards the end of the year… Busy, busy, busy… Stone’s campaign has made waves across over 1,000 national and international radio stations, charting along the way.
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Wasted Productions
www.myspace.com/iheartwastedproductions
Wasted Productions is a Production Company from Cleveland Ohio powered by Donnie Waste and Christopher Dane/ Miss Red.
They host quarterly events to benefit community organizations such as the TRI-C Lambda Gay Straight Alliance, Cleveland Pride and they are not stopping there!
Wasted Productions is known for extremely high energy and intense performances that are meant to entertain and to be an open forum for expression on many social and community issues. They pride themselves on being an open and inclusive collective of both established and new entertainers that span a wide range of art forms such as drag, burlesque, dance, and music.
With a partnership with Blind 7 Photography, they also offer highly obtainable services to entertainers within the community such as photography and advertisement creation.
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