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LGBT Music Monday – Matty Barbato

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Matty BarbatosHe’s baaaack!

You might remember Matty Barbato from his days on stage when he did an eight month national tour of the gay musical BATHHOUSE. Originally from Rochester, NY, Matt moved to Atlanta when he was a child, and with a few brief stints in some other metropolitan areas, he has now settled in midtown.

He has just come back to the stage and is now performing at the Sing for Your Life competition in Atlanta and is in the top eight as of this writing. He says in his future, no matter the outcome of SFYL, we can expect to see him again and again. Music has become a renewed passion and we should expect to see some original narrative songs from him soon. [Read more…] about LGBT Music Monday – Matty Barbato

LGBT Music Monday – Barry Brandon

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barry brandonIf you haven’t heard of Barry Brandon yet, don’t worry, you will.  Not only did he just release his new CD, Etcetera, on iTunes, but he is also one of the Sing for Your Life mentors & creators. And if you haven’t heard of that yet… Well, from my perspective, I think this is going to easily become one of the regional attractions for the huge music scene in Atlanta, with (hopefully) a particular emphasis on upcoming LGBT musicians.

Etc - Barry BrandonJust as Raven’s Music blog stated, Etcetera definitely has an alternative electro-pop feel to it.  As most of you know, I love all kinds of music, so if it can invigorate me, then so much the better.  Etcetera is already in my Listen To While Writing playlist. [Read more…] about LGBT Music Monday – Barry Brandon

LGBT Music Monday – Dylan Michael

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Dylan MichaelToday I’m talking with  24 year-old, openly gay, pop singer/songwriter Dylan Michael who currently lives in Atlanta, GA. He’s originally from Manchester, GA. which I’ve actually passed through a few times.

B: Tell me your musical past.

Dylan: I’ve always been drawn to music and performing, even as a child. A few years ago, I remember putting on all black clothing, pinning a tail to my ass, drawing whiskers on my face and making my entire family watch me as I performed a number from the musical Cats. I did marching band for 6 years and theater [Read more…] about LGBT Music Monday – Dylan Michael

LGBT Music Monday – Adam Horne

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Adam HorneToday I have the pleasure to introduce you to Adam Horne, a twenty-three-year-old singer/songwriter from Atlanta, GA by way of South Carolina. He has a deeply impassioned sound and a sophistication to his voice which you don’t find too often in someone so young to the music biz.

 

B: Adam, welcome to the blog. Love your voice. Tell me a little about how music influences you. [Read more…] about LGBT Music Monday – Adam Horne

LGBT Music Monday – Heather Peace

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37-year-old lesbian and LGBT activist  is well known in the UK for playing a detective on lesbian drama series Lip Service, as well as appearing in dramas such as Waterloo Road and Coronation Street. She was also just booked for Mardi Gras 2013 in Sydney.

Have a listen, I’m sure you’ll be hooked as quickly as I was.