LINKS:
facebook.com/kimberleylocke

Kimberley Locke
PrideFest Headliner

In the past few years Nashville native Kimberley Locke, a pop/R&B singer, has had eight Top 20 Adult Contemporary hits, three #1 Dance hits, and eight #1's across various Billboard charts. She also had three #1 Christmas singles which led to a holiday tour with Dave Koz, whom she dueted with on the classic, "Please Come Home for Christmas."

She gained fame with her participation in the 2003 American Idol® television series where she was second runner up to Ruben Studdard, and in 2007 she garnered media attention for her participation in VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club."

For the past six years, Locke has been actively involved with Camp Heartland, a national non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of children and their families impacted by HIV/AIDS. She has also worked with several other HIV/AIDS related charities.

In addition to various tour dates and performances, Locke has branched out as a television personality and host, and oftentimes provides hosting duties at red carpet events for "E!," "Extra," and "The Insider." She has hosted GSN's "World Slam," MTV's "Little Talent Show" and co-hosted several episodes of ABC's "The View."

LINKS:
www.nicestthingthemovie.com
www.itsnotgayitsfashion.com
www.julie-goldman.com

Julie Goldman
Musician/Singer/Comic

Julie is currently a cast member of LOGO's BIG GAY SKETCH SHOW and winner of the 2008 NEWNOWNEXT - Brink of Fame Comic Award, and the 2007 MAC Award for Best Headlining Comedian in NYC. Julie glides effortlessly between lesbian folk singer "Pepper Stein Whalesong" to the beloved Liza Minelli in the now infamous "Super Liza" Series. Julie has been garnering massive attention around the country performing stand up in clubs, and colleges and headlining various shows and working beside Sarah Silverman, Lewis Black, and Jeff Garlin. She has performed at Montreal's prestigious, "Just for Laughs" comedy festival, and on Broadway in "Laughing Liberally".

She is favorite on Olivia cruises and R' Family Vacations and has appeared doing stand up on LOGO, VH-1, and COMEDY CENTRAL. Currently Julie is working with BRANDY HOWARD (Automatic) on their new Lesbian Romantic Comedy, "NICEST THING".

LINKS:
www.shannel.net
www.facetheillusion.com
www.facebook.com/shannel

Shannel
Female Impersonator

Shannel is best known for bringing the bright lights and skimpy costumes of the Vegas strip, to Seattle. Not only does she have an amazing body, dazzling wardrobe, extraordinary make-up skills, she has truckloads of confidence. Recently, Shannel starred in the popular RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1, on the Logo Cable network. Shannel's acts are visually tantalizing, and very energetic.

Shannel recently finished filming another show, RuPaul's Drag U, which will air this summer. Never one to stay still, Shannel (Bryan Watkins) has created a "How To" makeup video, backed up by his 15 plus years as a Makeup Artist that has already received over 500 orders. When not traveling the country, Shannel hosts LeFaux, at Julia's on Broadway, in Capitol Hill.

LINKS:
www.brownpapertickets.com
www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com

Cast of Le Faux
Drag Show

Le Faux brings it all: loud costumes, strong personalities, theatrical renditions of popular songs, complete with back-up dancers and an amazing sound and light show. This outrageous group of female impersonators comes together every Friday and Saturday night at Julia's On Broadway to put on a jaw-dropping spectacular show, featuring some of today's most popular acts in a stage show mix of cabaret and drag. The likes of Cher, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Liza Minelli, amongst others, can be seen in one night! If comedy, feistiness, drama, and flamboyance are what you're searching for on a Friday or Saturday night, look no further than Seattle's best female impersonators, Le Faux, at Julia's On Broadway. The show is always a little different, and you never know what guest star might stop by!

LINKS:
www.djrobhall.com

DJ Rob Hall

DJ Rob Hall started on his musical journey in the hometown of Seattle, Wa. Finding himself in love with the music and synergy, and the crowds on the dance floor wanting more, he quickly became known locally in some of the largest clubs in Seattle at the time.

Rob Hall€„¢s sound is not only versatile, but also constantly evolving. As his sound matured, he soon found himself at the helm of dance-floors in his second home town of Vancouver, as well as San Diego, San Francisco, L.A, Montreal, and more recently Long Island, NY, NYC, and Fire Island. He is looking forward to playing a couple of his favorite events: Seattle PrideFest and Vancouver Pride.

LINKS:
www.myspace.com/lakendall

LA Kendall

(Qulture Qreative/Hard Times/HitGirl!) This lady has her fingers in so many pies it's really quite amazing that she has a limb left to DJ with! With a career that spans nearly 2 decades, L.A. Kendall has been involved in so many facets of music, nightlife and the queer community, and her DJ sets reflect that. Funky House, Electro, Disco, '80's, Hip Hop...it's all in there! With her business partner, David "D" Richey, she currently heads up the Multi-Poly-Omni art experiment that is Hard Times. She is also 1/2 of the hot new girl group, Luxury A.K. (with Adra Boo).

LINKS:
www.djleedecker.com/

DJ Lee Decker

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area, Lee Decker brings all of his energy to every set. Working dance floors with tribal, progressive, and even electro sounds. He regularly spins in San Francisco at Gus Presents Social Club, Underworld, Adonis, Palace, Wet and Wild, Dragon, and more. Plus, you'll also catch him in LA at hot spots Voyeur and Atlas.

As a protege of DJ Phil B--a Seattle favorite--he will fit right in during PrideFest and will headline the very first momo pride street party in front of Neumo's on Capitol Hill. He's thrilled for the opportunity to bring a big dose of "fresh" and familiar to the new party, and create a reason for people to dance.

More information about MOMO PRIDE STREET PARTY

LINKS:
www.myspace.com/colby_b

Colby B

Seattle's bi-coastal DJ, Colby b, may be heading east this fall but not before taking on the pride decks with LA Kendall first. Between Playing with some of the biggest names in music over the past years (La Roux, Deadmau5 and The Pet Shop Boys to name a few) and Co- producing the long running party Comeback!(with the famed Marcus Wilson), DJing has kept this woman busy! Stay tuned for a new mix CD in late summer, a record label launch and new parties - but sorry you'll need to live in nyc to get on those lists...