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September 21, 2024 cutitout

Wallows and Benee

Wallows by Jake Donaldson

09.03.2024 | Music Park | St. Louis, MO

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Benee by Michelle Castillo

09.08.2024 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | San Francisco, CA

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Issue 2 comes out this Friday, August 16!!

Featuring some incredible work by @kylentookthese @miksdmediia @jakescottdonaldson and a poetry corner curated by @giovanna_lomanto

Artists featured are @stratejacketca @jmoorevisuals @kingofheck1 @noahsties and Bay Area Party People @jfcrewfanclub along with @honeytv and @bay_area_rising

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Our second and final IG Story takeover is with the

Our second and final IG Story takeover is with the wonderful @avalashay! Tune in this Saturday to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into performing TWO drag shows in one day.

To prep for her takeover, we asked Ava: Your outfits are vibrant and expressive with your hair tying everything together. How important is a hairstyle for your outfits, is it the first thing you think of when piecing everything together?

Here was her answer:

I grew up in the 90s and everything between music, fashion, and the culture are a part of my life. Hair was a big part of the culture then. Movies like B*A*P*S with Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle, hair just completed everything.

I grew up with three older sisters, and I was never allowed to leave the house unless I matched. That’s very much tied into my drag.

I try to have a complete look. There are times where I’ll have a wig and I love it and want to build a whole look around it. And there’s the opposite and I’ll have a look and want to make sure I have a wig that compliments it so that everything is complete. It’s a big part of what makes me feel beautiful and powerful in drag.

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Starting pride weekend off right with two Story ta

Starting pride weekend off right with two Story takeovers!

Our first one happening tomorrow is with @poproxthehuman. I was first introduced to them at the end of last year when they opened for the wonderful @chappellroan.

Learn more about them below and tune into our Stories tomorrow to get a glimpse into their life✨

CIO: How did you feel when you first entered the Bay Area drag community?

PR: I was terrified! Drag is like a sacred art and can be a very insular space for creators, which is important for protecting people. But also made me so nervous to try to participate.

I started out just doing makeup and dreaming up numbers at home. But thankfully my college friend Mama Celeste helped me connect with folks and get my first gigs.

Once I started performing, everyone was so welcoming and supportive. You can really just show up to shows and parties in drag, and people will invite you to perform!

Once I was in, I felt like drag in the Bay was exactly what I was missing— like the flamboyant, queerness in me was being celebrated by amazing artists and I never wanted to stop.

CIO: What would you tell that new performer with everything that you’ve learned, and are still learning, in your journey?

PR: I would tell them to just DO the art and stop worrying about how it will be perceived or whether it will get tips or a gig.

I have the privilege of doing drag as a hobby because I love it and I regret ever trying to conform to what I thought drag had to be. Now I make outfits out of trash, draw on an alien mustache, and dance to obscure music because that’s what brings me joy.

I also learned to stop pushing myself to take every gig I was offered and to listen to my body. I have PTSD which can make it pretty hard to perform sometimes, but I now choose only to participate in spaces that feel the most affirming and safe. And I’ve also produced my own shows, or just donned a look because I feel like wearing it to a party. I’m learning to embrace pleasure and run towards that.

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