Stage Schedule
10:55 a.m. Welcome / Sponsor Speech —
PRIDE Task Force
Vision Sponsors
Emcee — Gary Skaggs (Charlotte Eagle)
11:00 a.m. One Voice Chorus
11:20 a.m. Speaker — Time Out Youth Rep
11:25 a.m. Christy Snow
11:50 a.m. Speaker — Jennifer Roberts
Mecklenburg County
Commissioner
11:55 a.m. The Near Misses
12:30 p.m. Speaker — HRC Carolinas
co-chairs
12:40 p.m. Kat Williams
Emcee — Brooklyn Dior
1:30 p.m. Seth Boulton
2:05 p.m. Macho Macho Men (Drag Kings)
2:55 p.m. Matador Red
3:30 p.m. Speaker — Rev. Tonyia Rawls
Unity Fellowship Church
Charlotte
3:35 p.m. Unity Fellowship Church Choir
Emcee — Christy Snow
3:55 p.m. Queen City Cabaret Drag Show
4:55 p.m. Speaker / Announcements —
PRIDE Task Force
5:00 p.m. Sister Funk
5:50 p.m. Dance Contest Finals
6:00 p.m. Closing Comments —-
Peace presentation
P. R 1 D E C H A R L O T T E ,
Matador Red offers a varied mix of music
Alternately called retro-progressive and funky bistro with a little jazz-by-accident, Matador Red
has been on the musical scene since 2002. A mixture of guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, French horn and
accordion adds unusual flavors to the five-member lineup. The myriad of musical backgrounds of
Matador Red, from gospel to singer-songwriter, world beat to school bahd nerds and ’90s alternative
bands to coffee-house jam provide a constantly evolving sound that’s as fun to hear as it is to play. ►
Folksy Christy Snow takes
listeners on a path of empowerment
Christy Snow began performing professionally in 1991. After leaving her job as a Marketing Specialist in 1999, she
began touring full time at women’s music festivals, folk festivals and venues and churches. Snow plays a very diverse
folk style of music that has been described as both playful and spiritual, and leads the listener on a path of empower
ment, self-love and present moment awareness, >
PRIDE fave Sister Funk
returns to Charlotte
Sister Funk is a five-piece, all-female band that will bring
their high-energy, entertaining stage show back to Charlotte for
their fourth performance. Together for over six years. Sister Funk has been headlining national events
with tracks off their two independent, original CD releases, “Pursuit of the Groove” and “Girl.” Sister
Funk’s music is best described as commercial pop with a unique old school vibe delivered with mod
ern day flair. According to Len Rogers of the National Stonewall Society, “Sister Funk’s music is for the
people; all people.” With a third CD release anticipated for Summer ’06, long time Sister Funk fans
can expect more great melodies, harmonies and hooks. Sister Funk’s recent credits include: Best Pop
Band 2005, The Advocate, and Favorite Out Band in 2004, The National Stonewall Society. >
Kat Williams brings jazz, R&B
flavors to PRIDE Charlotte
Kat Williams’ upbringing in Buffalo, N.Y., was nurtured by the sounds of the great blues, jazz and gospel legends. As an
adult, Williams spent a decade as a maximum-security prison guard, but fortunately found her way back to music after
moving to Asheville. She’s been entertaining on a national level for almost 10 years now. With a mean set of lungs she
knows how to use for deep, soul-stroking tones, Williams sings jazz, R&B, straight blues, lounge and more. The fact is, this
woman could hum off her laundry list and make it sound good. I
Eclecto pop: The Near Misses
An all-female quintet featuring some of Charlotte’s finest vocal talent. The Near
Misses perform an eclectic blend of originals and covers, drawing upon roots-rock, pop,
contemporary folk, country and jaz^ influences.
Arrangements include acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, bass, drums, hand
percussion and gorgeous layers of dynamic vocal harmonies. This unforgettable band is
comprised of Shana Blake, Reeve Coobs, Jill Lurie, and siblings Eva Gael and Etta Lea. \
Movin’ with the spirit
One Spirit Choir is the
primary choir for Unity
Fellowship Church
Charlotte. This talented and
high-spirited choir primari
ly sings contemporary
gospel music, however, their
full repertoire includes a
wide range of musical
styles. There is an emphasis
on celebrating the cultural, ethnic and social diversity reflected in the ministry itself.
“Our prayer is that our music would invoke a yearning for the listener to seek a deeper,
more intimate relationship with God and acceptance for all, says Director Rita Barrett.
One Spirit has performed at The Governor’s Banquet on HIV/AIDS, The HRC Annual
Banquet, FMBC’s World AIDS Day, RAIN’s Balm In Gilead Black Church Week of Prayer
Celebrations, Temple Beth El’s MLK Shabbat, MAP’s Gospel Concert Fundraiser,
Charlotte Domestic Violence Awareness Concert, Charlotte NC Black Gay Pride and vari
ous religious, social justice and cultural events throughout the region. \
Singing for their supper: Seth Boulton
With an eclectic mix of acoustic rock, soaring melody, breakup ballads and creeping anthems, Seth
Boulton captures the heart of the insightful singer/songwriter with the passion of a rock-n-roll front
man. With the addition of cello by Nicolette Emanuelle and percussion by Laura Witkowski, songs
glide effortlessly into the desperation of lovesickness; other masterpieces offer the listener a haunting
image of a charismatic cult leader while the music romps with a sinister swing that is sure to infect
even the most jaded critics of acoustic guitar rock. The mix of vocals, cello and guitar is nothing short
of genius and gives the impression pf a full band complete with bright lights and a big stage combined
with the intimacy of a street performer banging out three chords and the truth for spare change. I
One Yoke Chorus reaches
out to the world
One Voice is the Gay, Lesbian and Gay-Affirmative
Chorus of Charlotte. Through artistic excellence. One
Voice Chorus works to increase understanding and
acceptance of gays and lesbians. Their achievements
in choral music have enabled One Voice to reach
diverse groups to overcome misconceptions and to
grow personally, both as performers and as leaders in
our community. ►
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