entertainment
schedule 11:30 AM-11:45 AM Lady Bunny |
1:45 PM- 2:00 PM Atlanta Freedom Marching Band |
Headliner
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Having conquered the R&B, pop and dance charts as another of ace record executive Clive Davis' discoveries and starred on Broadway in Elton John's and Tim Rice's "Aida," the Toronto based singer/actress now returns to the world of R&B, where it all started for her, with her new album THE PROMISE. “The R&B fans were the first to embrace me and help me get to where I am today,” says Deborah. “I have been fortunate enough to be able to explore other genres of music, but I really missed doing R&B and thought it was time to return to it.” THE PROMISE is a very personal and relatable album that touches on the life stories that everyone goes through on a daily basis. “What is so great about this album is that it was a complete collaborative effort, so everyone brought something to the table. Everyday life and people, friends talking to me about their life and relationships, the good and the bad all helped inspire some of these songs. At the end of the day, is is just an honest collection of songs that everyone can find meaning in.” Deborah, who produces her own vocal arrangements, also co-wrote half of the album. “I am a perfectionist but actually most of the vocals on the final album were kept from the original sessions. After living with each song, I tried to go back in the studio and capture the original vibe of the song, but it just never was as good as the first take. So we just kept the original vocals.” Her first album, DEBORAH COX was released in 1995, and achieved platinum status, yielding R&B/pop hits like "Who Do U Love?," "Sentimental" and "Where Do We Go From Here," and in 1997 she scored her first big dance hit with "Things Just Ain't the Same" from the "Money Talks" soundtrack. Her second Arista release, ONE WISH (1998) also achieved platinum sales, garnering the two smash hits, “We Can’t Be Friends” and "Nobody's Supposed To Be Here," which holds the record for being the longest running #1 R& B single for 14 consecutive weeks. 2002 saw the release of THE MORNING AFTER for Davis's J Records label and later an album compiling all of her best dance remixes entitled DEBORAH COX: REMIXED.
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Kelly King
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“Watch out for hot new artist, Kelly King!” – Ryan Seacrest, E! News Kelly King, born in Atlanta, GA and raised in Nashville, TN, got a jumpstart on her career as a child prodigy at age 10, and has been performing professionally ever since. Kelly's roots are in Nashville where she was exposed to many talented writers, musicians and artists. In 2007 Kelly produced a Top 25 Billboard Pop Hit “I Don’t Wanna Sing That Song” on the Adult Contemporary Charts which instantly placed Kelly on the map. |
Eric Himan and the Adams |
As a solo acoustic, Folk-Rocker, Eric has toured the country non-stop for the past five years building a grassroots audience the way many of his influences such as Ani DiFranco did. He released six studio cds adding including his latest RESONATE. He was nominated by MTV’s LOGO Channel “NewNowNext Awards”. This nomination has been one of many accolades received since the beginning of his career back in 2001 when he began touring the college circuit. He has appeared in the pages of OUT Magazine, The Advocate, Genre, Instinct, and Curve. He also has been featured in the Fender Guitars catalogue of which he has received an endorsement. |
Jason Antone
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Two thousand and nine marks the year of many challenges, obstacles and lessons yet the overall undertone is one of great hope and positivity. On Tuesday, June 9th 2009, JASON ANTONE is celebrating this and more on his debut full-length studio album “Start To Move” co-written and produced by Willie Lewis (Astralwerks, Jive), releasing on Chickie Records. A collection of melody-driven pop electronica, this new album defines what we are all facing in the year of new beginnings and confronting the challenges that are put in front of us head on. Let us conquer change, make it our own and become stronger. This is lyrical and rhythmic movement in every sense. Maybe there is no better advice in these times than exactly how Jason sums up his brand new recording. We all just need to start to move… |
Festival Emcee
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With her glitzy outfits, sky-high wigs, and false eyelashes long enough to embarrass even Tammy Faye Bakker, multi-talented drag artiste Lady Bunny would turn heads even if looking glamorous was her only talent. But this isn’t just another man in a dress: Bunny is a successful comedienne, emcee, singer, organizer, and hostess of Wigstock. |
Atomic Blonde
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Atomic Blonde is a four piece all female rock group that blends heavy guitar riffs with emotionally charged melodies. The group was established in Nashville, TN in 2004, where they are currently based. Their unique sound can be classified somewhere in between the Hard Rock and Active Rock genres, and have had most success with airplay on Active Rock stations. Their songs are generally compared to artists such as Hoobastank, Daughtry, The Distillers and Flyleaf. |
Carol Plunk
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Born with music in her blood and rock in her soul, Carol explored her musical talent early by joining in, self taught, on bluegrass jam sessions. She has release seven independent CD’s, all of which received notable airplay from radio stations as well as featured in several magazines and publications. |
Atlanta Freedom Marching Band |
As the oldest of the Atlanta Freedom Band's performance units, the Atlanta Freedom Marching Band has performed in every Atlanta Pride Parade since 1994. The Marching Band also performs at numerous neighborhood festivals around the city and at Pride celebrations in other cities in the southeast. Along with members of the Lesbian and Gay Band Association, Atlanta Freedom Marching Band musicians have performed at the 1997 Clinton Inauguration, the 2000 Millennium March on Washington, and at Gay Games events in Amsterdam, Sydney and Chicago. The Atlanta Freedom Marching Band plays a variety of fun and entertaining tunes from Sousa marches, to Latin rhythms, show tunes, disco and rock. The band creates a good time for both the audience and the players. Throw in a little choreography, and the folks really go wild! |
