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Seeing Stars
An Interview with Singer/Songwriter Mary GauthierBy Gregg ShapiroIf you’ve been listening to out singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier for any length of time, say since the release of her 1997 debut album…
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The Very Definition of Ultra
An Interview with Ultra NatéBy Gregg ShapiroEvery time house and dance music legend Ultra Naté releases a new album, it’s a cause for celebration. Her latest, simply titled Ultra (Peace…
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At “Last”
An Interview with “Last Call Chicago” Authors Rick Karlin and St Sukie de la CroixBy Gregg ShapiroWhen it comes to bars as gathering places, many folks in the LGBTQ+ community…
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Nothing but Laughs
An Interview with Writer Gary JanettiBy Gregg ShapiroThe humorous essay is an artform, one that has been perfected by the likes of gay writers including David Sedaris and the late…
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Randy Rainbow
In his Own WordsBy Gregg ShapiroSome of the best and most memorable memoirs are the ones where it not only feelslike the writer is speaking directly to you, but also…
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Lighting the Way With Singer/Songwriter Janis Ian
by Gregg ShapiroBy my count, queer singer/songwriter Janis Ian has had four distinct chapters in her musical career. The first began when she was in her teens with the release…
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Better Than Ever: Harvey Fierstein Talks With OutClique
by Gregg Shapiro One of the best things about reading a memoir by someone with a distinctive voice, both spoken and written, is that you hear them as you…
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Better Than Ever
An Interview with Linda Eder By Gregg Shapiro The word “diva” tends to be tossed around too casually these days. Therefore, when you hear someone who genuinely deserves the title,…
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The One & Only Johnny Mathis
By Gregg ShapiroThere is only one Johnny Mathis. With a career in its eighth decade, he has touched multiple generations with his plush vocals and radiant personality. He’s known for…
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Rockin’ Robin
An Interview with Actor Robin de JesúsBy Gregg ShapiroThere are few things more thrilling than watching a young actor coming into his own. Not that Robin de Jesús hadn’t already…
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Saved By A songwriter – An Interview with Mary Gauthier
By Gregg ShapiroAnyone familiar with the brilliant songs of lesbian singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier won’t be at all surprised to learn that she also has an undeniable gift for writing prose.…
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Still Kool after all these years
An interview with Robert Kool Bell of Kool & the GangBy Gregg ShapiroSince 2019, the Ultimate Disco Cruise has been taking adherents of the genre on a voyage to the…
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Sweet As Can Be
An Interview with Janice-Marie Johnson of A Taste of HoneyBy Gregg ShapiroIn the world of classic disco, there are some songs for which you only need to hear a few…
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Bubbling Over
An interview with Evelyn “Champagne” KingBy Gregg ShapiroIn the vast and historical realm of classic disco, something celebrated with great exuberance and abandon on StarVista Live’s Ultimate Disco Cruise, there…
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Show of strength
An interview with Amy ArmstrongBy Gregg ShapiroLong known as one half of the musical duo Amy & Freddy, Amy Armstrong has stepped into the spotlight as a solo performer. Anyone…
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