Category Archives: On Point With

After some two decades on the scene, Ernest Maisonet aka DJ Nesto is getting new gigs and becoming even more of a force in NYC nightlife. Thotyssey: Hello DJ Nesto, thanks for chatting today! How’s your week been so far? DJ Nesto: Not too bad! Was just here putting the finishing touch for my nextContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Nesto”

One half of the recent GLAM-nominated drag duo The Covergworls that emerged as a fan favorite pandemic-era act, South Carolina native Tré Way aka Mo’Riah also has a few upcoming shows of her own to slay the children with. Thotyssey: Hello, Mo’Riah! How have you been enjoying February so far? Mo’Riah: So far it’s beenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mo’Riah”

Queer local indie filmmaker AJ Mattioli, who brought us “Killer Unicorn” and other gems, has a new project in the works… and you can help make it happen! [Cover photo: Danny Gucci] Thotyssey: Hello AJ! Happy February! You’ve got a lot going on… are these times fun, or stressful!? AJ Mattioli: I drive on stress…ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: AJ Mattioli”

A tride and true Escuelita queen, Kelly KaBoom is now keeping the Bronx LIT thanks to her popular showcase at the borough’s newest (and only) queer venue. Thotyssey: Hiya Miss KaBoom, thanks for chatting and welcome to February! How did January treat you? Kelly KaBoom: A little rocky! I started the new year off rightContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kelly KaBoom”

This year’s GLAM winner for Best Gogo Boy is enjoyed by porn fans everywhere, and is also a true nightlife power player behind the scenes… congrats Xavier Blanco! [Cover photo: Sergey Sheptun] Thotyssey: Hello Xavier, thanks so much for chatting with us today! First of all, congrats on your GLAM win for Best Gogo Boy!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Xavier Blanco”

From college poetry slams to the Ultimate Drag Pageant to a Broadway-in-Brooklyn revue, Arya Klos’ drag journey has been truly unique. Thotyssey: Hello Arya, thanks for chatting with us today! So, how was your first month of 2022? It’s been a fun start for sure… I entered the year with a new weekly show thatContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Arya Klos”

This Colombian born beatmaster got his NYC start in Jackson Heights, and is now on the roster of the City’s hottest venue of the hour: DJ Jovanotti Banguera! Thotyssey: Hello Jovanotti, Happy New Year! How was your weekend? DJ Jovanotti: It was good — nice first “Pop Rave” of the year at The Q, andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Jovanotti”

Currently one of Hell’s Kitchen’s most popular Sunday nights, “Hard Serve” is the product of “Drag Race” alum Dahlia Sin and this fierce host and producer. But as Lucas Skywalker reminds us, throwing a kiki this big every week is a task surmountable by only a chosen few! Thotyssey: Hello Lucas, thanks for chatting withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lucas Skywalker”

2021’s final “Polish the Queen” champion is getting a showcase of their very own this weekend… enjoy your special time of the month with Maxi Padding! [Cover photo: Dom Martello] Thotyssey: Hello Maxi, thanks for chatting with us today! How was your New Years weekend? Maxi Padding: Thanks for having me! It was very chill,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Maxi Padding”

Queer New York nightlife’s most prolific and trusted event photographer, GLAM nominee Jeff Eason has seen it all… and thanks to his quick draw with a camera, so have we! Thotyssey: Hello Jeff, thanks for being my first On Point of 2022! How was your New Years weekend? Jeff Eason: Hello and Happy New Year!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jeff Eason”

Marketing guru, motivational speaker, author, talent manager, activist, drag superfan, Pennsylvania native and former Texan Jackie Huba has had a busy and storied career even long before she became a New Yorker this year. Nowadays she’s managing some of nightlife’s biggest names, registering queer voters, and co-producing this coming January’s GLAM Awards show… and hereContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jackie Huba”

When New York nightlife star Bob the Drag Queen (née Kitten Withawhip… that name change was controversial at the time!) didn’t show up for her Boots & Saddle Drag Lounge gig one 2016 weeknight, word spread like wildfire that she was cast on the eighth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Even though everybody in theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bob the Drag Queen”

This lovely Stonewall staffer, Bar Babe’s fiancé and a very new addition to NYC drag is already a GLAM nominee this year. Let’s all heed the distress call of Gunner Strietzel, aka Damsel! Thotyssey: Hello Damsel! How are you doing through these crazy times? Damsel: I am doing well, all things considered! I am aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Damsel”

The color and mystery of New York nightlife draw many talented photographers to capture the scene, but here’s one of that world’s only true videographers–with a footage archive over a hundred thousand fold. Dr. David Howe has a busy life–now even busier, thanks to very recent family additions–but as GLAM nominated IG star Captain Wonder,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Captain Wonder”

One of a few recent transplants from Boston drag, the queen known as Civilization has already made her mark in NYC… and has her first GLAM nomination to boot! [Cover photo: Eric Magnussen] Thotyssey: Hello Civilization, Happy holiday season! Are you watching stupid Christmas things on TV every day, or is that not your thing?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Civilization”

Already developing a reputation for wowing audiences and peers alike with crowd-pleasing onstage antics in competition shows and guest spots, the musical theater-trained drag performer and trans activist Angel Au is someone we should all be watching in the New Year! Thotyssey: Hello Angel, happy holiday season! It just snowed for 45 seconds, did youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Angel Au”

This fringe Brooklyn drag performer got their first inspiration from an unlikely source, and has kept us guessing and gagging ever since. Thotyssey brings you Filthy June, In Living Color! Thotyssey: Hiya June, happy holiday season! Are you going to stay in town these next several weeks, or will you be traveling anywhere?Filthy June: Hi!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Filthy June”

A traveling artist and a gorgeous new addition to New York drag, the queen known as Privilege is a first time Glam Award nominee this year… or rather, that honor goes to their alter ego, photographer Bryan Clavel! Thotyssey: Hello Privilege! I saw you in the audience last night for the Polish the Queen competitionContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Privilege”

This delightful staple of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise is well-known as a two time competitor, Miss Congeniality winner and all-in-all a fan favorite. But long before TV drag, the Puerto Rican-Texan star was a singer. And this season of her fifteenth year of drag, she gifts us with a super-charming new holiday anthem. Let’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cynthia Lee Fontaine”

One of New York’s most respected and recognizable burlesque and drag stars has just received her fourth GLAM nomination, and is about to star in a hybrid of two fan favorite shows. We’re all needy for Seedy Edie! Thotyssey: Hello Edie, thanks for chatting with us today! How is November treating you so far? SeedyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Seedy Edie”