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Colton Ford on music, maturity and moving forward

Colton Ford on music, maturity and moving forward

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 15, 2020

After a few years away from music, singer-musician Colton Ford has returned with new songs and new perspectives on art, life and yes, politics.

Classy classical Christmas: music, dances, plays and choral treats for the holidays

Classy classical Christmas: music, dances, plays and choral treats for the holidays

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Dec 15, 2020

Holiday-themed music, choral and dance concerts continue, albeit in virtual formats, including San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco Symphony, Chanticleer, Kitka, Cal Performances, San Francisco Bach Choir, and more.

Q-Music: Making the yuletide gayer

Q-Music: Making the yuletide gayer

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Dec 15, 2020

Have you been looking forward to the 2020 winter holidays, either as the giver of gifts or the recipient? If so, you can't go wrong with some of these very Mary, I mean merry, titles from Elton John, Little Richard and new bands like Dust Bowl Faeries.

Choral response: SF Gay Men's Chorus brings holiday music

Choral response: SF Gay Men's Chorus brings holiday music

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Dec 15, 2020

The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus isn't letting the pandemic spoil their Christmas holiday. The chorus' annual Christmas Eve concert, '(At) Home for the Holidays,' will go on this year as a virtual event with guest-star performers.

Koz for celebration: an interview with jazz saxophonist Dave Koz

Koz for celebration: an interview with jazz saxophonist Dave Koz

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Dec 8, 2020

Smooth jazz superstar Dave Koz has a new album and a fresh take on the holidays with a one-night 'Greatest Hits of Christmas ' concert online.

Katya Smirnoff-Skyy's 'Spectacular'- Russian opera diva's holiday concert's online

Katya Smirnoff-Skyy's 'Spectacular'- Russian opera diva's holiday concert's online

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Dec 8, 2020

Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, our favorite local exiled Russian opera diva, takes to the online airwaves in a holiday-themed concert that'll make the Yuletide extra-gay.

Holiday variety: Taylor Mac, New Conservatory's seasonal shows

Holiday variety: Taylor Mac, New Conservatory's seasonal shows

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Dec 8, 2020

The tinsel-strewn variety show has long been a staple of December entertainment. Taylor Mac revives his 'Holiday Sauce' at the Curran, and New Conservatory Theatre Center's 'Queer Variety' show should bring some holiday cheer.

Big Freedia's booked; celebrates paperback memoir release online with regional bookstores

Big Freedia's booked; celebrates paperback memoir release online with regional bookstores

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Nov 28, 2020

The Queen of Bounce will share stories from his new book, 'God Save the Queen Diva.' The New Orleans musician and reality show star will chat with hosts of bookstores nationwide, from Philadelphia, to Tulsa, Austin, Fairfield and Los Angeles.

Sondheim's score: 'Anyone Can Whistle' 1997 recording to be released

Sondheim's score: 'Anyone Can Whistle' 1997 recording to be released

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Nov 19, 2020

A 1997 recording of the full score of Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurent's cult favorite musical about corrupt politics, a miracle fountain and asylum inmates will be released on December 4, giving musical theater fans a new score to enjoy.

Q-Music: Women at work

Q-Music: Women at work

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Nov 17, 2020

New music by Jazzmeia Horn, Suzzy Roche, Joan Osborne, Brandy, and -oh, yes- Mariah Carey, are reviewed, with music clips for your enjoyment.

Q-Music: Men at work - new and recent releases

Q-Music: Men at work - new and recent releases

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Nov 10, 2020

Sam Doores, P.J. O'Connor, Will Butler, Grant Lee Phillips and other male musicians get some due attention.

Faye Carol to perform LGBT musician tribute concert

Faye Carol to perform LGBT musician tribute concert

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Nov 10, 2020

Miss Faye Caro will perform with Poet Avotcja & Youth A Cappella Ensemble Vocal Rush, in a concert celebrating Black LGBTQ+ music pioneers like Billy Strayhorn, Little Richard and Sylvester.

Jaime Wyatt: country singer's 'Neon' glow

Jaime Wyatt: country singer's 'Neon' glow

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Nov 3, 2020

While there have probably always been LGBTQ folks in Nashville, with each passing year, that community is becoming increasingly visible, thanks in part to artists such as the newly out singer/songwriter Jaime Wyatt.

Bambi Lake, trans singer, succumbs to cancer Nov. 4 (updated)

Bambi Lake, trans singer, succumbs to cancer Nov. 4 (updated)

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Nov 3, 2020

People expressed shock and sadness when it was announced on Facebook that transgender performer Bambi Lake had been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving treatment at Zuckerberg General Hospital. She died on November 4.