So just last week here in Lex we had an
awesome show at
Al's Bar featuring
Athens Boys Choir,
8" Betsy, and Lexington KY's very own
Spooky Qs.
In addition to just being a kick ass show, the night also served as a benefit for the
OUTsource, which is the university of Kentucky's GLBTIQ resource center.
Local musician Jack Cofer can be credited w/ pulling all of this together. He's been working very hard recently to bring more diverse acts to Lexington. When asked why this was important for him to do he said: "
There are none [queer touring bands coming to Lexington] and there should be. There is a population here that appreciates it, and it raises queer awareness and it's not something we see often enough. I'm feeling very rewarded w/ the turnout from Tuesday, and by how many people really seemed to appreciate the show, including the performers. I can see that there is a demand for this sort of thing where there wasn't one at all, because people didn't think they could demand something like that in a town like this, and I"m more than happy to oblige."
So because you asked, Cofer is finishing up the planning of another queer music showcase on October 3rd 2009. The
Queer Control Records showcase will also take place at Al's bar and will feature three bands from the San Francisco based label, local DJ's and fire dancers. 100% of the door is going to be donated to AVOL (AIDS Volunteers of Lexington).
You should also check out the next issue of local newspaper
North of Center for an article written by Cofer about merging queer activism and the arts in Lexington.
And now, I'll leave you w/ some sweet pics from the show and the afterparty, Thanks to Shey Ruud and Ethan Hammonds.
xo,
De Las Ondas
