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Nothing Christ-Like About Ejection

ollowing the Boy Scouts’ decision to allow for gay members (but not gay troop leaders), Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta publicly kicked out and severed ties Troop 204. Pastor Ernest Easley received a standing ovation upon delivering the news to his congregation. Now, he’s making the story as public as possible in an effort to get other churches to do the same. Thanks to growing up as a preacher’s kid in the Southern Baptist church, I went to Easley’s church multiple times growing up. Hearing the disgusting, hateful words coming from Easley’s mouth through interviews, I can’t imagine letting my child anywhere near him.

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What many people like Easley tend to forget is which crowds Jesus associated himself with, according to the Bible. Here’s a hint: they weren’t usually the ones accepted by society. The very people Easley and his congregation are quick to rush out the door are the ones Jesus preferred to be around. Assuming there is a heaven (I won’t speculate one way or another here), Easley might find himself in for a rude awakening one day.

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THE RETURN OF

Atlanta’s Hottest Circuit Party Marks Second Year of Events By Daniel Jones

fter an amazing inaugural year in June 2012, Peach a hint of nepotism when it came to choosing this year’s Party returns with an even bigger arrangement of lineup. They felt it was important to feature the talent that DJs and events, including a free party in Piedmont has been with them throughout the years. Park with superstar DJ/producer Tony Moran headlining. “You always want to give back to who takes care of you,” said Young. So what is Peach Party and why do we have it? “Originally, the idea came because when I first moved to Atlanta, I didn’t see a lot of tourism traffic as far as the gay circuit community went,” said Keith Young, creator of Peach Party and GA Boy Productions. “It was a lot of local people, and the summer in Atlanta shouldn’t really be like that. And since obviously Atlanta Pride isn’t in the summer any longer, I think that leaves a huge gap for Atlanta and for the community.”

With such talented and widely recognized DJ/Producers as Paulo and Alyson Calagna on their side, who can really blame them? They are also giving newer local talents like DJ Corey David and drag performer Evah Destruction the opportunity to shine on a national level.

For only being in its second year, Peach Party has quite an impressive queue of DJs and entertainers. So what is the future of this event? Young says he hopes for it to Creator of Carioca Productions and Peach Party contribu- grow at least twice in size, giving opportunity for other tor Fernando Jardim adds, “I’ve always been an advocate satellite parties that will compliment the weekend. “I’d like it to be something people look forward to every year.” for Pride being in June, because it’s a perfect weekend weather-wise and circuit-wise for Pride weekend, but somehow we haven’t been able to make that happen. So Also joining the previously mentioned talents in the Peach creating a new party was the logical thing to do.” Party program are Twisted Dee, Manny Lehman, Russ Rich, Martin Fry, David Knapp and Phoenix. With Peach Party gaining the attention of DJs everywhere Here is a breakdown of the weekend’s events. hoping to get in on what is sure to become a staple in the circuit community, both Young and Jardim did admit 16 // davidatlanta.com

Friday, June 14 Twisted Dee Heretic • 9 p.m.–3 a.m. Twisted Dee’s progressive tribal beats are sure to start the weekend off right. With over twenty years experience, a Fire Island residency, her own record label (Hammer Music USA) and national and international credits, she should have no trouble getting you into the groove and making you move.

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Saturday, June 15 Peach Pride with Tony Moran Piedmont Park Dockside • 4–9 p.m. It is almost unheard of for a notable circuit event to offer a free party, but GA Boy Productions has made it happen. They are bringing you world-class talent with DJ and producer Tony Moran at no cost! If you were worried about missing out on the fun due to price, don’t sweat it. DJ Corey David, Principal Owner and Music Programmer for Gay Internet Radio Live (GIRL), returns for his second Peach Party appearance to get the Dockside event started right. Then, the tribalelectronic sounds of DJ Tony Moran will take you into the early evening. Throw in a performance by rising Atlanta drag star Evah Destruction, and you have a party you absolutely won’t want to miss. “I think that’s really going to be the highlight event,” said creator Keith Young

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The Peach Ball with Paulo Jungle • 9 p.m.–3 a.m. The Peach Ball begins with the winner of the Gay Internet Radio Live annual DJ competition, DJ Russ Rich from San Francisco! His vocal house style won him the title, as well as the honor of opening for the internationally renowned DJ/producer Paulo. Paulo is the co-founder of Pure Music Productions and has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Lady Gaga and Chaka Kahn. He is going to werq the party out with his legendary tribal house beats and mesmerizing vocals that will have you dancing until the end. Phoenix, from RuPaul’s Drag Race, will also be there with an extra special performance you won’t soon forget. Afterhours with Manny Lehman Xion • 3–8 a.m. Manny Lehman’s career spans decades and his reputation for high energy sets make him a comfortable choice to keep the party going at Xion. Can you keep up? If so, you’ll be enjoying the sounds of someone that has headlined every major circuit event you can think of. Get ready to dance into Sunday with this afterhours favorite!

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Sunday, June 16 Brunch with David Knapp Las Margaritas • 12:30–5 p.m. Did you know we have a legendary DJ living right here in Atlanta? A former protégé of Danny Tenaglia, David Knapp has played worldwide with impressive credits at the most exclusive clubs, venues, and events. He is known as “the people’s DJ” because he treats every booking, large or small, as a major event and an opportunity to showcase the best music he can produce. Recharge with him at Las Margaritas for the most invigorating brunch you will ever enjoy! The Peach Tea with Alyson Calagna Jungle • 7 p.m.–midnight Head back to Jungle Atlanta for the closing tea dance, The Peach Tea. Known as a chameleon for his ability to adjust his set to any crowd, local DJ Martin Fry will begin getting things brewing. Then, DJ/Producer Alyson Calagna heats things up for the weekend’s finale. Her internationally inspired style and understanding of the true essence of music makes for unique live sets that will leave you wanting more. For more information on Peach Party, or to get your tickets, check out their website at PeachPartyATL.com. Don’t forget that VIP tickets guarantee you entry with no line and other benefits!

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Spotlight:

DJ David

Knapp By Van Gower

or any party, there are certain ingredients that are essential to making the mix successful. The right guests, the right atmosphere, the right entertainment – all of these can make or break a soiree. When it comes to a gay party in particular, the single most important and compelling factor that ties everything together is the DJ. So when one thinks of superstar DJ’s who never fail to keep the boys coming back to the dance floor time and time again, David Knapp consistently comes to mind. Knapp has been in the upper echelon of the DJ community for more than 20 years. He helped to pioneer the character and energy of the South Beach, Miami club scene in its foundational years. Knapp has also presided in the booths of such legendary nightspots and events as Amnesia Tea Dances in South Florida, Limelight in New York City, Disney’s Gay Days, Provincetown’s Fourth of July parties, and many, many more. Knapp brings his star power to Atlanta on June 16 for Peach Party Atlanta’s brunch at Las Margaritas. David Atlanta reached out to Knapp to reminisce about his beginnings and get a sneak preview of his Peach Party gig. Are you openly gay? Yes. I started dj-ing in the very early days of South Beach and was out from the start. Where do you hail from originally? Was growing up there easy for you? Like so many of us, did you feel out of place and too creatively fabulous to be contained by your hometown? I was raised in Southern California, in Orange County, in the heyday of punk and new wave. It was actually very cool to experiment with individual styles, though not totally accepting of gayness. That being said, I always felt very much at home with the music. When did you first get started as a DJ?

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Because of my love of music, I started out as the DJ on campus at the University of Tampa. From then, I went on to Law School at University of Miami and settled in South Beach. I sold records to all the DJs of South Beach at Yesterday & Today. It was there that I met and became friendly with my first DJ inspiration, Danny Tenaglia. Danny gave me my first job in South Beach at his club. From there I kept playing the South Beach clubs, including Amnesia and Kremlin. I assumed the post of the Miami White Party in 1992 and played it for a record 11 years. These days, you live in Atlanta. Do you get to spend much down time here, given how busy you are?

On the flip side of the hectic pace that sweeps you along and keeps you so busy in the studio and on the road, is there ever time to nurture and maintain a relationship in your line of work? I think that, with any work that has you travelling and working weird hours, it can be hard to nurture a relationship. It really depends on what you want, but you are, in some way, married to your career when you are trying to establish and maintain yourself as a top tier DJ. What do you prefer most: producing and remixing in the studio, or getting out among the party crowds and pumping up the energy at a venue?

I love it all. There is nothing like getting into the studio and debuting your own, very hot mix for your crowds. I have also Many people don’t realize that I live here in Atlanta. After always loved being the partygoer, turned on by the hot new living for several years in New York City, I settled down in sounds of my favorite DJs. I love to be surprised by the newAtlanta. I have two beautiful adopted children, now 8 and est hottest sounds on a rockin’ system. Martin Fry did that to 10. I love the metro Atlanta area. In my free time, you can me just the other night! spot me buzzing around town. How do you find the music that you play? Are there any other renowned world DJs who you drew inspiration from when you were getI get lots of music from DJ friends. I also scour the Internet ting started? for hot, exclusive bootleg remixes that aren’t for sale. I also preview new music on Soundcloud. The music that I buy My other influences have been Frankie Knuckles, Junior comes from Beatport. In order to keep with all the releases, Vazquez, and Peter Rauhofer. They each personally taught I keep a current list of hot singers, producers, and remixers. me a lot about the business and about programming and My thorough and routine searches produce so much great playing music. music that I never have enough time to play them all. Like all the DJs, I have to narrow it down to the ones that are the You regularly spin at a lot of parties across most impressive and relevant to my crowds. the country, so your popularity is obviously widespread. You’re one of the top go-to guys You have a music podcast on Podomatic, right? for high-energy sounds wherever you go. How For guys who may not have heard it yet, what’s does it make you feel to know that you have the podcast like? Is it all your own work, or do you such an in-demand following? give shout-outs to other DJ/remixers’ work too? It is very satisfying to know that people have such confi- My KNAPP-CASTS are released on Podomatic. I release dence in me. They know that, no matter how many DJs high energy beat-driven sets and hot vocal anthem mixes. I come and go, I can always be relied upon to deliver a hot, feature producers from the circuit and beyond. high-energy set. What can people expect from your gig at Las What are some of the most challenging aspects Margaritas during Peach Party? of being a circuit DJ? Also, is it difficult to gauge the beat preferences and musical tastes I promise to make the brunch at Las Margaritas a lot of fun. I of different audiences or cultures around the love to introduce new and upcoming producers. That is why world? I am known by other DJs to play obscure and interesting mixes that no one else plays. I will make sure that my set will It can be very hard to travel every weekend, and often to have people dancing and coming up to the booth to find out more than one city. It is definitely not as glamorous as what mix I am playing. people seem to think. It can be hard to gauge different musical tastes and audiences. The DJ really has to do their DJ David Knapp plays at Brunch at Las Margaritas on homework and be prepared to respond to any challenge. June 16, beginning at 12:30 p.m. For more information My bag of music has to have a lot of different tricks! on Knapp, check him out on Facebook. @DavidAtlantaGA // 23

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Spotlight:

DJ Paulo By Van Gower

henever a circuit party comes to town, the roster of DJ’s performing is almost an embarrassment of riches. For Peach Party 2013, which cranks out the high energy June 14–16, that’s certainly no exception. And one of the star soundmakers is none other than DJ Paulo. Paulo, a native of Portugal, specializes in tribal-injected house music that is laced with prominent veins of hypnotic vocals. When Paulo takes his act on the road and spins for his legions of appreciative fans, whether stateside or abroad, he sets the bar high for his contemporaries who share the bill.

his craft and what Atlanta boys can expect from his June 15 set at Jungle. Based on your own experiences or the experiences of others, what is life like—both socially and politically—for gays in Portugal? Is it open and accepting? I left Portugal when I was 10 so it’s been a while. Gay marriage is legal there, which is surprising for a Catholic country. In Portugal, like some of the Latin countries (Spain, Italy, etc), it’s really not that big of a deal.

When did you first get started as a DJ? Was it Among the parties that Paulo has presided at are in Portugal, or did you explore it in your travels? “Alegria,” Peter Rauhofer’s “Work,” Fire Island’s “Pines Party,” and Rio’s Carnival. His club gigs have included the When I was in college in Paris. I was 18, but had been spinning as a bedroom DJ before that (and making tape Roxy, Pacha in New York City, and Space in Miami. for my friends). We connected with Paulo to get a feel for what inspires 26 // davidatlanta.com

What city do you call home base now? Do you ever get to spend much time down time there, given how busy you are?

When I’m not working on music I’m working out and eating healthy! A healthy body and mind is part of keeping up with my hectic schedule or one can easily burn out.

Los Angeles. I travel most weekends, sometimes to other On the flip side of that hectic pace, do you parts of the world. I love coming home to sunny LA; my currently have a significant other in your life? life is very quiet there compared to my weekends! Is there even time to nurture and maintain a relationship in your line of work? Are there any other renowned world DJs who you drew inspiration from when you were getYes and yes! It’s important to find time to nurture any ting started? relationship in your life, whether just friends or more. They keep you grounded. Peter Rauhofer, Victor Calderone, and Danny Tenaglia. What do you prefer most: producing and reYou’ve spun at some of the hottest circuit mixing in the studio, or getting out among the parties in the world, not the least of which are party crowds and pumping up the energy at a Gay Days in Orlando, White Party in Miami and venue? Palm Springs, Carnival in Rio, and Mardi Gras in Sydney. Now you’re coming to Peach Party The most rewarding thing is to remix a track and play in Atlanta. Have you gigged here before? How it for a crowd and have them enjoy it. Right now I just are you expecting it to compare with the other finished two big anthem tracks, Kelly Clarkson’s “People parties you’ve presided over? Like Us” with Alain Jackinsky. Watching people enjoying the music, that’s what its all about for me. I’m in Atlanta at least three times a year-mainly working for Fernando Jardim and his Carioca and Xion parties. I Where can guys download or buy your tracks? spun the Peach Party last year as well, but the afterhours. I love Atlanta and the boys (and some girls) are Beatport, ITunes, on my Soundcloud and Podomatic. All always out to support me—love them! the links are up on my site. What are some of the most challenging aspects of being a circuit DJ? Also, is it difficult to gauge the beat preferences and musical tastes of different audiences or cultures around the world? Well first of all, I don’t necessarily consider myself a “circuit DJ” as that implies I only spin “circuit parties” and I actually play more “club events” (i.e. Viva in NYC) than circuit parties (White Party, Winter Party etc). Circuit parties tend to be more “anthem” based, thus I play accordingly. In certain countries (i.e. in Brazil) the boys like their beats faster than in the US whereas other cities (i.e. Tokyo) they like it slower. The key is to know your audience and play accordingly. I will play very different at an afterhours than I do main event—while keeping it always staying true to my sound. All the original productions that I do are the backbone of all my sets.

What criteria do you use in deciding which other artists’ songs that you’ll remix? What’s your creative process for reworking the songs once you take them on? I love good vocals, but they’re so hard to find—I’m not into some of the cheesy pop mixes out there. Many times I try to find the a cappella, as I just did with the Kelly Clarkson, and do my own mix. If it’s a good afterhours track I’m after, then that’s when I go for more percussion-based productions (i.e. Lula, etc.). As i mentioned, you’ll be in Atlanta on June 15 to spin at the Peach Party’s Peach Ball at Jungle. Can you tease us a little about what all the guys can expect to hear?

I wanted to remix something classic but with my twist on it, so I just finished a remix of “I Wish I Didn’t Miss You” by Angie Stone. It’s big room, big vocals, can’t wait to In addition to circuit parties, you also have resi- play it live. dencies at a handful of big clubs, plus you also work special club events where you don’t have DJ Paulo plays at the Peach Ball during Peach Party residencies. That’s not to mention your remix on June 15 at 9 p.m. For more information on DJ work. You kind of push the multi-hyphenate Paulo, including links to download his music, visit envelope. How the hell do you maintain the djpaulo.com. endurance to do all that? @DavidAtlantaGA // 27

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model t Party with Elvis - 9 pm oscar’s Ruby Redd’s After Party - 10 pm BLAKE’S Game Night - Trivia/Family Feud swinging richards 2-4-1 VIP Room 11pm ten atlanta Drag-a-maki w/ Kitty BURKHART’S Blue Monday Karaoke w/ LeClaw 8:30pm Angelica D’Paige 11:30pm tripp’s Free Taco Bar 5pm COCKPIT Big Red Cup All Day, specials xcess ultra lounge Raquell Lord’s EAGLE Music Videos with Scotty Talent Show 10:30pm, Sophia Mcintosh & FELIX’S Free Pool Fab 5 +1 11:30pm, 18+ FRIENDS Manic Mondays DJ opens - 2 pm woof’s Food Special, Trivia 8pm HERETIC Play w/ Eddie 4pm-11pm HIDEAWAY $2.50 Domestic Beer JUNGLE Stars of the Century Show 11pm blake’s Texas Hold’Em Poker 7pm, “Guys MODEL T Monday Night Madness Free & Dolls” with Shawnna Brooks. 11pm Pool - 10pm - 2am BURKHART’S Twisted Thursday w/ OSCAR’S Midtown Martini Club - 4 pm | Phoenix 11:30pm Service Industry Night - 9 pm cockpit Dirty Boy Bingo w/ Ruby Redd swinging richards Hip-Hop Night, eagle Balls Deep Karaoke w/ Mikey Sponsored by Hennessy 6:30pm felix’s Karaoke w/ Brett & Tyler 10pm ten atlanta Poker Night TRIPP’S Monday Nite Madness w/ Tana 9pm friends Where Girls would like Girls meet Girls with Regina Simms 8 pm WOOF’S Texas Hold ‘Em Poker 8pm Gilbert’s Wine tasting 6-10pm heretic 3 Legged Cowboy Night 9pm hideaway Service Industry Night BLAKE’S POP! Karaoke with Sasie Monroe jungle Members Only with Evah and Suzanne Gleeson 11pm Destruction 10pm BURKHART’S Trivia Tuesday Karaoke w/ mIXX Gentlemen Cocktails with Aaron & Angelica D’Paige 11:30pm Matt at 6pm club rush “Tipsy Tuesday” 18 & up model t Party Time with Michael - 9 pm Open until 4am oscar’s The Charlie Brown Show - 10 pm COCKPIT 80s Party 9pm, specials 5-8pm swinging richards 2-4-1 VIP & Entry EAGLE Tuesdays w/ Tony xcess ultra lounge Turnt Up Thursday FELIX’S Smirnoff Martini Night woof’s Food Special, Country Music 7pm FRIENDS Let’s Make A Deal with Ken 6 pm Gilbert’s Industry Night (complementary pizza after 10pm) HERETIC 2-Step Tuesday, dance till 11pm 10th & piedmont Live DJ 10 PM blake’s 5-9pm TGIF, Charlie’s Angels w/ HIDEAWAY Trivia with Wil 9 pm Charlie Brown 11pm JUNGLE Ruby’s Tuesdays 8 pm BURKHART’S Fab Five w/ Angelica MIXX Piano with David Reeb at 8pm D’Paige 11:30pm MODEL T Wii Tuesday Afternoons 2pm club rush “Got Leche” Free entry until 9pm $2.50 beer / $3.0 well vodka 11pm 18 & up - Open until 4am OSCAR’S Show Tune Tuesday - 8 pm cockpit DJ Diablo Rojo, guest VJ/DJ’s SWINGING RICHARDS 1/2 Price cover eagle DJ Dance Party WOOF’S Industry Day Free Wii 5pm friends Happy Time Friday Kelly & Ken 6 pm heretic No cover B4 11pm hideaway Kick Back Fridays! BLAKE’S 5-9pm Doug’s party pop hits, jungle Dinner and a Movie 7 pm; Charlie Harding’s Hard Body Party 11 pm The Other Show with Edie Cheezburger BURKHART’S Humpday Karaoke w/ 9:30pm; Jungle POP 11pm Darlene Majewski 11:30pm mixx Ron’s End of the Week Party 4pm | COCKPIT Balls Deep Karaoke 10pm Grown & Sexy Dance 10 pm EAGLE Underwear Night with Tony model t Friday Bagels - 10 am | Texas Friends Trivia with “Boom Boom” 8 pm Holdem Poker 8 pm Gilbert’s Karaoke 10pm-2am oscar’s Spotlight Karaoke at 9pm heretic No Cover! swinging richards T-Shirt Review,$10 hideaway 1/2 Price Beer ten atlanta Music by George Greenlee jungle Dragamaniacs with Nicole Paige tripp’s Afternoon Delights 4pm Brooks and Phoenix 10pm woof’s Atlanta’s Best Social Night 6pm

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Stonewall Month Atlanta Pride Night with Chi Chi LaRue Friday, June 14 • 10 p.m. • BJ Roosters (2043 Cheshire Bridge Rd.) Chi Chi LaRue serves as DJ, and she’ll be bringing a special guest with her. The event benefits Atlanta Pride.

Big Gay Sing Saturday, June 15 • 6 p.m. • Jungle (2115 Faulkner Rd. NE) The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus presents this first-time event, a trip through some of the biggest songs for gay audiences. Audience members are encouraged to sing along. The AGMC In Theatres This Week will also be hosting the Big Gay Idol competition during the program. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. It’s a bird…it’s a plane…no, it’s Man of Steel, the reboot of Superman’s big-screen adventures. With Christopher Nolan serving as a producer on the film that comes Sixteenth Annual East Point from director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen), we get a Possums Show Superman film that rivals Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy in Saturday, June 15 • 7 p.m. • The Commons terms of scope and storytelling strength. Plus, let’s be (2727 East Point St.) honest, Henry Cavill’s take on Superman is easily the The East Point Possums host their annual show, which will sexiest superhero since Hugh Jackman first clawed at feature over 25 acts this year. Local food vendors, including the screens as Wolverine. King of Pops, will also be present. The show benefits Lost-NFound Youth. Also in Theatres

Out in the Stands at Turner Field Tuesday, June 18 • 7 p.m. • Turner Field (755 Hank Aaron Dr.) The Atlanta Braves take on the New York Mets. A pre-game meet-and-greet with Ben Cohen takes place at 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation. Tickets can be purchased by calling (404) 614-1325 or by emailing stacey. nicely@braves.com. 40 // davidatlanta.com

This Is the End: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill and possibly every other actor you can think of star as themselves in this raunchy and unexpectedly flat-out hilarious apocalyptic comedy. Before Midnight: Fans of the indie films Before Sunrise (1995) and Before Sunset (2004) will want to turn out for the third installment of the Ethan Hawke/Julie Delpy series.

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Halleloo! Shangela Makes Her Way to Atlanta

By Elijah Sarkesian

The night before, one of the guys couldn’t go on, so they ere at David Atlanta, we’ve interviewed a number of contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race, but it’s hard to asked if I could fill in. So I did. Someone had shoes, someone think of one doing as many different things career-wise had makeup, and—boom—Shangela was born. as Shangela. Having appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race in its second and third seasons, would you take anFrom a start as a choreographer, Shangela (a.k.a. D.J. other go at the show? Say, for another incarnation Pierce) moved into drag in what was originally a one-time of All-Stars? performance. Five months later, Shangela was on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she was the first queen eliminated. In a surprise twist, though, Shangela I love the show, and I love what it’s done for all of the conwas brought back for the third season, making it all the way testants who have been on it so far. After going back both to the 11th episode of the season. times, I would definitely go back another time. I just feel like I’ve grown, and continue to show that growing process and Pierce also has a different persona, Laquifa, who specifically journey to my fans. I’d just do it for my fans. At this point, you performs comedy. Between Shangela, Laquifa, and Pierce, a know, I’m just so happy with where my career has taken off. slew of credits in popular TV programs and films have piled I continue to work, and work hard. So would I go back to the show? Yes, of course. Would I have to think about it first? up in recent years. And on top of that, there’s still time for live performances from Shangela, like her upcoming appear- Probably a little bit. When you put yourself in that environment, in a drag competition, it’s based on a lot of different ance at Burkhart’s June 20–21. criteria. But yes, I would give it a shot. In the midst of a busy schedule, Shangela had time to speak with David Atlanta about getting her start in drag, Drag Race, What is the origin of “halleloo”? and everything she’s been doing since. I’ve always said “halleloo,” just as a part of my own being. You can say it started in the church. I grew up Southern How did you get your start in drag? Baptist, in Parix, TX with my grandma. But really, it’s how I actually fell into drag a little over three years ago, nearly I live my life. You know, every day is positive-thinking. You don’t say “halleloo” when something bad goes down. I didn’t four years now. I was choreographing a “Single Ladies” know it was going to catch on the way that it did, and then it performance for these three guys at a bar in Los Angeles.

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ended up being on the 2010 LA Times “Top 10 Words from Reality TV,” right in between “GTL” [from Jersey Shore] and “prostitution whore” [from The Real Housewives of New Jersey]. You have a new DVD out, Laquifa is Halleloosin’ It! Can you tell me a little more about the project?

You also were in last night’s episode of America’s Got Talent. Can you talk about that experience? All I can say is that I did audition for America’s Got Talent. I had an amazing time, and I was so excited to see my death drop be featured in the premiere promo. What else is coming up for you in the near future?

It’s a DVD of a stand-up comedy show that I did in New York City at XL Nightclub. It’s a one-hour show, and it also has a number of bonus features, including never-before-seen footage from behind the scenes of “Werqin’ Girl,” as well as the music video, plus a still photo gallery. It’s a ho-ishly good time. I talk about my journey as Laquifa, from the beginning of Drag Race until now. It was just fun, it was a great audience, and we thought it would be a good idea to put it on DVD for fans around the world.

It’s Pride season, so I’m everywhere. Everywhere from Toronto Pride and New York City Pride to LA Pride. I mean, I’m just going all over. This summer’s a very busy one for me, but honey, as Laquifa and Shangela always say, I came to werq. Plus, I’m excited to continue filming a lot of stuff and auditioning, and continuing my journey. I’m just so grateful I have family and friends to support me along my journey.

What can fans of yours expect when you come to You’ve also released a few singles, “Call Me Burkhart’s later this month? Laquifa” and “Werqin’ Girl.” Any plans for another single (or more) soon? I can tell you that I’m bringing the best high-energy performance that Laquifa and Shangela have been known for, and You know, a great way to connect with fans is through they should expect high energy stage performance, a lot of music. Now, I’m no Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston—we fun, some stand-up comedy—I’m going to do it all. So for all know that. But I do have a particular sound that I think this triumphant return to Atlanta, I’m going to bring down the my fans have an attachment to, so I have a new song house. called “Turn the Party.” I’ve worked with a producer named Christopher CJ Emmons. He also worked with me on Shangela appears at Burkhart’s, in partnership with “Werqin’ Girl.” It’s coming out late summer. Bubbles Salon and Plaza Theatre, June 20 at 11:30 p.m. and June 21 at 11 p.m. For more information, visit You’ve appeared on a number of television proburkharts.com. grams over the past few years, including scripted programs like Glee, Community, 2 Broke Girls and The Mentalist. What’s it like working on these different programs? The reason I moved to Los Angeles was to work as an actor, and I’m just so happy that I’ve been able to do that through roles on television, whether it’s in drag or out of drag. I also work as a comedian out of drag. So I’m kind of dual-tasking it here, and I’m having the time of my life. Acting and working in this industry—you’ve got to have a really tough skin. You can feel like you’re the best at something, go in, and you’re not the person for that day. I’ve had tons of auditions, and I’ve just been fortunate to get good work. I actually did a role in drag in a new film that’s coming out this summer, R.I.P.D. with Kevin Bacon and Ryan Reynolds. However, you won’t see me, because the scene itself ended up getting cut. Thank God I still get the residuals, halleloo. You’ve just got to be set up for that kind of situation that may happen, but that’s the industry. And to work with great people like Sarah Jessica Parker, and all these amazing casts, it’s just mind-blowing. @DavidAtlantaGA // 47

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COME ALONG

WITH VICCI BY ELIJAH SARKESIAN

ven though it’s crushing American Idol in the ratings, The Voice has yet to find its own superstar. That may be changing now that Vicci Martinez is gaining some steam at radio.

All right. Now, the song itself is a cover: Why did you choose to cover the song, and why did you choose it to be the lead single from your album?

Her catchy single, “Come Along,” was originally released in May 2012, but it’s just now getting airplay. In our exclusive one-on-one interview, we discuss recording her major-label debut, the growth of “Come Along,” being out while on The Voice, and which coach she has a major crush on.

I worked with Peter Svensson, who was one of the writers of “Come Along,” and we worked on and wrote a few songs together. As we were hanging out, he played it for me and I fell in love with it and I kind of was just kind of like—either copy the song [laughs], or redo it. It didn’t get much play in the U.S., so I thought it’d be a cool thing to try out.

Let’s talk about your single “Come Along”. It was released about a year ago originally, but it’s been picking up in the last few months; is there any particular reason why it seems to be picking up now - just media promotion, that sort of thing? Well, what happened was, my manager and I went out on a radio tour, kind of on our own, ‘cause she’d been in the business for a long time and knew that that…that’s a very important thing to do still, even though some people think that it’s not. So we went out on the road on our own just, you know, hustling, and then, there was a market in Minneapolis that came across the song and gave it a chance and they started playing it like pretty heavily and a lot of stations seemed to follow that. So, we kind of got lucky there, for that station to take a chance on us. 50 // davidatlanta.com

As far as it being the lead single, I really wanted that one to come out first because I felt like the moral of the songs on the album, what I believe in and my message and whatever - that it’s all on that song. You know even musically, its’ style and everything, it’s amazing. Thank God for Peter, and thank God for the label letting me make that choice. Now, before you released Vicci, you released six albums before that. What was it like coming up with this particular album, with the backing of a label, compared to those previous albums? Well, previous albums like others were on my dime, you know, on my time. When a guy was like “write enough songs to make an album” and I’d go in there and just try them out in a week, because I’m going to have to pay for

it. And having this opportunity and having so much more than standard tips as far as production and selecting some of the producers that we used, they’ve done so much, and to just be around them, I’m like a sponge the whole time just soaking it all in. That’s definitely more, I guess you could say, like a graduation to me from what I had been doing on my own for so long.

In my first audition, I even was asked to tell all, they were like “You don’t have to hide anything, you can say you’re gay, that’s not going to have any factor in you being on the show or not.” And that’s when I was like “Alright, that’s the show for me” [laughs].

On The Voice, your coach was CeeLo. What was it like working with him? He also worked on Any hints of what the next single will be from Vicci? “Come Along”—why did you choose to get him on the single? We were very set on something, but there might be a surprise coming up, but I’m not sure it’s going to happen. If it Yeah, CeeLo from the beginning was—not only with me, but doesn’t happen, the next single will be “I Can Love.” with everyone else—he wanted us to be comfortable, and I mean, that’s one of my biggest things. He also was able You are, of course, an openly gay artist. How has to pull me out of my comfort zone, and did it in such a great that impacted your career? way as far as letting me know what he would do. Working with someone so chill and so accepting at the same time— I mean at first, it was interesting. Some people had no idea, I he was just so good about making that uncomfortable zone guess I didn’t just blast it out there, but I guess I don’t hide it feel okay. When it came to asking him to work on the single, either. I’ve always had my girlfriends come to my shows, and it wasn’t hard; I didn’t want to bug him, and I don’t expect they’ve definitely been helpful in like selling merch. I think anything from him, and if he didn’t want to do it, he could people just picked up on it, but I never said anything. have said “no,” but he said “yes,” and I was very happy about that. And to him it was just like “It’s a great song, I’ll That’s kind of why I came out at such a young age, because help you out if you feel you really like the song”. I just, I didn’t want to have to—I didn’t want anybody to be—it’s just, when you come out later and everybody’s like CeeLo isn’t on the show’s most current season, “Oh, I guess I’m not going to follow her anymore”—I wanted but Shakira and Usher are. If you had been on the people to know upfront and like the music because they like show this season, and had your pick of any of the the music. I’ve seen that happen with other artists that have coaches, which one would you have selected? come out later, and sometimes people just kind of leave, and I wanted people to have that opportunity up front. If you’re Well, I have a little crush on Shakira, so I’m sure I would have not into this, then go. You don’t have to be. loved to work with her [laughs]. But getting to know Adam and Blake, they’re great guys too, so that would’ve been a You were one of the top three contestants on hard choice. If I didn’t know any of them, I would’ve definitely The Voice’s first season. The Voice has had more picked Shakira. openly gay artists on the show during the course of a season than other shows like American Idol or The X Factor. What is it about The Voice in particular that you think makes it okay for gay artists to be out and be successful on the show? I think what was a really cool idea was the staff and the crew and people that could come together and make a show like The Voice happen. The staff, they were very accepting of everybody—that’s what made the show so much fun for me, was feeling like I was around so many wonderful people. When a show like that has that energy all ready, it’s gonna come out—the audience is going to feel it, the artists are going to feel it, and even the people that they’ve hired as coaches, they picked the right ones because all of them are just really great people— even the new ones. It just felt like a family there, and I’m sure even the last season as well, it’s the same thing. The crew is wonderful. @DavidAtlantaGA // 51

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fairyscopes ARIES (March 20 – April 19): It’ll be like you’re running for office today as you’ll be agreeable and charming to everyone you meet. You’ll make valuable connections with influential people, some of whom you could be interested in on a more personal basis. It’s never too early to start planning for the weekend.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Minor conflicts with coworkers could escalate into all-out war today. Your choices will be to fall back and indicate neutrality, or roll up your sleeves and dive into the bloody fray. In that case expect to emerge battered and bruised, although that’ll really do a number on your new silk shirt.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): You’ll project an

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Expect

intense energy today. This power will have guys either attracted to or repulsed by you. So reject all the naysayers and welcome those you like into your fold. Unfortunately, there may be more of the former than the latter and some of those are on the fence, as well.

your polarities to be reversed today. A guy you rarely noticed may suddenly catch your eye and you’ll be smitten. Muster up the nerve to say hello, but don’t be surprised if he asks if you’re new in town, because he’s never noticed you before.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): It’ll take every ounce of your focus to comprehend a baffling day. Tasks will be confusing and people two-faced as the tensions escalate. But don’t worry. You’ll soon be in the cocoon of home, where surfing the Internet will help you forget this brutal day.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): When it comes to dating, it’s important to look at all sides before committing. One side of him may captivate you, and that can be a trap. Learn more about a guy before diving in. You may find that the waters are shallower than you thought, but you can still drown in them.

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Spend today’s lunch

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): You

break doing something special for the outer man. Get in a vigorous workout, massage or some indoor tanning. When you return you will be positively radiant, and the looks of approval from guys in the office will boost your ego and brighten your day.

may find your fidelity tested by an attractive stranger who pushes all of your buttons. You may think your partner won’t find out if you can keep your affair discreet. But it may be the danger you’re attracted to and not the guy, and that’s no reason to take a risk with your relationship.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): There will be no right or

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): You’re

wrong way of doing things today, so throw the rulebook out the window. Going by guts and instincts will do the trick, especially when it comes to asking out men. Some guys may not be into playing games, and will like it if you make your intentions clear from the get-go.

never bothered by eccentric people because you’re a bit unconventional yourself. You may admire their unique way of self-expression, but that may not work for you. Wearing a taffeta dinner gown complete with pillbox hat may not go over well at the next board meeting.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Express your ideas in thoughtful, eloquent ways today. People will be more receptive to them than if you use your usual approach. People won’t miss the yelling and crying, although it’s always entertaining when you curl into the fetal position in the middle of a client meeting.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Take those old love letters from your myriad of exes and toss them in a fire today. But this declaration of independence won’t completely free you from the past until you get rid of the pictures, too. It may be hard, but your journey into the future shouldn’t be weighed down by excess baggage.

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Stop complaining about being single, lift your head out of your phone and hookup apps, and look around at all the possibilities.

So many choices for drag in this town. Where to start?

Stop bragging about how “straightacting” you are. You’re still the one taking it up the ass from me.

Cheshire Bridge is saved! Now let’s see everyone wanting to keep the places open frequent the businesses.

Why do I see you on Grindr twice? You’re not getting any luckier by having the app open on multiple devices! Can’t decide what’s worse: being lied to or just not being told. Either one seems to break my spirits just a little. 64 // davidatlanta.com

Time to watch all the hot shirtless guys in Piedmont Park.

I’m avoiding certain places so that I don’t get pickpocketed… again.

With some of the “jobs” people have in this town, I wonder how they survive.

If you’re not getting any and complaining about it, realize that no matter how ugly you are, someone probably wants to fuck you. *This page reflects the bitchiness of the community not David Atlanta or its publisher (although we’re bitchy too!)