Getting seen and heard as a musical performer is no easy feat in this city, and doing it while combating the twin obstacles of homelessness and mental illness is nearly unfathomable. But this shining star has done it, and his nightlife takeover has only just begun. In his home base of Stonewall, he’ll be hostingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Freddie Cosmo”
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On Point With: Krymson Scholar
From Southern Belle to sickening drag queen, this nightlife scholar ain’t just here for book learnin’… she’s here to slay! Krymson Scholar gives us the 411 on life, love and all the pageants that come along the way. Thotyssey: Hello Krymson, thanks for chatting! You had a busy weekend, performing for the Hot Rabbit partyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Krymson Scholar”
On Point With: Ginger Minj
On “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 7, where most of the competing queens shared a certain… sameness, this self-described “Glamour Toad” was an undeniable standout with her majestic singing voice, sassy-brassy-molasses southern charm, fiercely full figure and all-around slay-ability. With an amazing post-season career that included touring the globe, recording an album and returning to the “Drag Race”ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ginger Minj”
On Point With: Toggo Ultrarock
From Norway to Hollywood to Minnesota, this rocker has led a storied and fascinating career. As the frontman of young Cali outfit Scared of Girls, he became known for leading a wave controversial publicity stunts before disappearing into a maze of darkness and confusion for several months. Now resurfaced as a fully energized and inspiredContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Toggo Ultrarock”
On Point With: Shay D’Pines
Slaying shows in Yonkers and NYC with her husband and drag partner-in-crime Angel Elektra, this queen would like you to know that her moves may be fierce, but her T is sweet. Come get Made with Shay D’Pines! Thotyssey: Hi Shay! How was your July 4th? Shay D’Pines: Hey Jim! So, the 4th wasn’t interesting atContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shay D’Pines”
On Point With: Johnny Di Sciascio
Singer/songwriter, burlesque performer, actor, writer, and World’s Hairiest Bartender… Johnny Di Sciascio is a man wearing many hats (and sometimes little else). With new numbers in his broad repertoire ranging from gleefully raunchy to heartfelt, he’s a welcome addition to the Night of 1000 Thots roster of performers! Thotyssey: Johnny, hello again! How was yourContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Johnny Di Sciascio”
On Point With: Erickatoure Aviance
This downtown style icon is now a fixture of Los Angeles, but we’re feeling her beat all around the globe. A vital member of the House of Aviance ball family, she’s been turning sickening looks and ferocious numbers for years, and her sheer awesomeness may very well be responsible for getting Wendy Williams’ much-criticized VH1ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Erickatoure Aviance”
On Point With: James Michael Avance
Rapidly on his way to being one of global nightlife’s most in-demand photographers, this creative spitfire is one of the rare few who’s equally comfortable on stage as he is behind the camera. It’s all a performance for him! Thotyssey gets into the brilliance of, and turns the party with, James Michael Avance! Thotyssey: HeyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: James Michael Avance”
On Point With: Zarria
She may be the best interpreter of Jennifer Hudson out there, but Zarria is wholly an original. Balancing her life as a trans woman with her art as a drag queen, she’s a fierce and fun entertainer who brings the house down on the regular. Here’s a queen who takes her craft seriously, even while she’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Zarria”
On Point With: Princess Bitch
Here’s a queen who works hard and plays hard, and has been a staple of the Boots & Saddle drag lineup for a blessed while now. Reflecting on this summer’s Pride, “Drag Race” and her entire career… it’s true West Village Royalty, Princess Bitch! Thotyssey: Princess, hello! Thanks for talking to us! You and your partner-in-crime ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Princess Bitch”
On Point With: Mother Juan Aviance
If you know anything about queer nightlife, then you must know the House of Aviance. Beginning the ballroom dynasty in DC, dancer/producer Mother Juan Aviance moved his base of operations to New York several decades ago, forever changing the makeup of our city’s drag, music, and dance scenes. With talented “children” ranging from the brilliant KevinContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mother Juan Aviance”
On Point With: Mini Horrorwitz
This gleeful grossout queen makes up one third of the drag dance collective The Haus of Umpteen Corpses, currently taking over Brooklyn and the Universe. Let’s check in with our favorite Freaky Fantastic Fantasy Female as she returns to us from Israel just in time for New York Pride, Miss Mini Horrorwitz! Thotyssey: Mini, hello!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mini Horrorwitz”
On Point With: Dorothy Bishop
NYC’s Cabaret Lady With a Thousand Voices (and faces, and costumes), Dorothy Bishop has become a beloved cottage industry all her own. Known for her flawless sendups of all our favorite singing and comedy divas (and Sarah Palin to boot), she’s about give us Pride Liza Realness just a short time before digging into herContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dorothy Bishop”
On Point With: Flippe Kikee
This petite country gal turned big city broad is known in NYC nightlife for her charming squeak, winning smile and super-femme looks. But she’s actually more of a fully realized character than merely a heightened version of herself in the way that most drag personas are. Learning to live with tragic loss has only madeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Flippe Kikee”
On Point With: DJ Lorant
Catch this Woof!-worthy mix master spinning the weekly underwear party at Rockbar, the ground zero of fetish fare Folsom Street East, and a major Pride party in Brooklyn this month. We love DJ Lorant! Thotyssey: Hey Lorant! You just had a late night spinning with the Carry Nation for their last show of the season at GoodContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Lorant”
On Point With: Zenobia
This year’s Brooklyn Nightlife Award winner for Best Scene Kid is a rising star in this town, giving us fierce looks and numbers while teaching a little social justice to the children in the process. It’s the BK-born Zenobia! Thotyssey: Zenobia, hello and congrats on your BNA win for Scene Kid! Is this your firstContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Zenobia”
On Point With: Josh Schonewolf
Philly’s all-star foodie-turned-Bearlesque founder is no stranger to our city, and this summer he’s about to land a permanent residency here. Josh Schonewolf Bears it all for Thotyssey! Thotyssey: Greetings from NYC, Josh, and thanks for talking to us! Philly Pride is coming up real soon. Any plans? Josh Schonewolf: I do have some plans! IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Josh Schonewolf”
On Point With: Daniel Nardicio
Entrepreneur, event producer, actor, opera singer, host, innkeeper, club promoter, Levi Johnston’s Ass Whisperer–this outspoken and fascinating Renaissance Man has done it all and lived to tell about it. From the wings of Carnegie Hall, to the partitioned-off lust caves of the Ice Palace, to the offices of Playgirl Magazine, to a cross-country bus filledContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Daniel Nardicio”
On Point With: Golden Delicious
Her drag name isn’t just a bit of cutesy randomness… gurl was raised on an orchard! And from the apple farm to the Big Apple, this Broadway-inspired queen has quickly won a coveted pageant crown, a monthly gig, and the respect of many of nightlife’s greatest performers. She’s hosting a Tonys party this weekend, butContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Golden Delicious”
On Point With: Whitney Day
One of the best known and most beloved DJs and nightlife producers in the national lesbian scene (and queer scene in general), this classically-trained musician has conquered two coasts with her lavish, lively events and eclectic beats. For Brooklyn and New York Pride this June, she will be bringing her brand back to her nativeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Whitney Day”
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