National Queer Arts Festival presents
Vixen Noir “DANGEROUS” CD Release Show
Vixen Noir’s in the building and she is taking CD Release Parties to a whole nother level! Celebrating the release of her Debut EP, DANGEROUS, Vixen delivers the songs from the EP in an explosive one-woman theatrical BODY of work drizzled in burlesque-tease, androgynous swag, provocative word-slinging and hard-hitting truth!
And who better to have as guest SupaStars on the bill? Two of the queerest, most theatrical Bay Area bands on the come-up: electro-pop duo, GAYmous; and musical powerhouse duo GEM TOP. With DJ Trinity keeping it real! Your host for the evening Kaila Love, who features on Vixen’s debut single, Dangerous!
For more info about Vixen visit: VixenNoir.com
Photo of Vixen by: Kristin Gerbert, www.kg-photography.com
Guest Artists:
Kaila Love (Emcee)
Kaila Love is a full time student at UC Berkeley majoring in political science who plans on running for the U.S. presidency in 2040! This dynamo is also a poet, rap artist, singer, songwriter and radical advocate for keeping “real” Hip Hop alive by teaching about this art form and organizing events like Hip Hop in the Park. She also teaches writing workshops to first generation college bound, low income, high school students. Kaila Love is the featured rap artist on Vixen Noir’s debut single, Dangerous.
GEM TOP
GEM TOP is a queer SF-native powerhouse featuring emcee Mason Smith (Mr. Transman 2014), and producer, Kyle BigLeague (Mr. Hyphen 2010). GEM TOP is all about promoting positive QTPOC visibility and adding nuance and flare to an otherwise white-dominated queer narrative.
soundcloud.com/gemtop
GAYmous
Motivated by a dare and a mutual belief in the power of the synthesizer, GAYmous started emotionally scissoring with audiences in 2012 and fans never want it to stop. Bay Area Slut Step artists, FX Boi and Pizza Cupcake heat up the stage with their interactive theatrical shows. They have shared the stage with the likes of Double Duchess and Daddies Plastik. Choreo breakdowns and tiny shiny costumes compliment a queer electro-pop sound that is the child of Prince and all his lovers’ bands, Gravy Train!!!, and the sound of the kinky sex your neighbors have upstairs. https://www.facebook.com/gaymousband
DJ Trinity
DJ Trinity began spinning vinyl in 2001 by playing around with friends trading off two songs each. Those early experiences taught her about the importance of flow and transition, as well as creativity and flexibility in the moment. Learning to beat match opened her up to an entirely different way of hearing music, using the whole body to “hear” and count beats. A bass junkie since birth, Trinity’s first and forever love is Drum & Bass. However, she expertly weaves all genres of music, working hard to engage her audience in an experience that touches their body, mind, and soul. Known for her smooth grooves, unique style, and passion for music, Trinity has rocked events across the country, and held residencies at some of the hottest and most innovative parties in the Bay Area. https://boidoula.wordpress.com/dj-trinity/