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Amy Armstrong & Freddy Allen

Of all the entertainers performing today, Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen are the ones standing out above the rest. This Chicago-based “Dynamic Duo” has been captivating audiences for over ten years.

Amy and Freddy have performed in cities coast to coast, including Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Key West, San Francisco, St. Paul, Seattle, Detroit, Saugatuck, Provincetown, Denver, Puerto Vallarta, Ft. Lauderdale, Grand Rapids, and Chicago. In 1998, their travel took them to Denmark where were the featured artists at Copenhagen’s New Year’s Concert. They have been the opening act for several familiar names including Mary Wilson and the Supremes, Phyllis Diller, Bea Arthur, Jennifer Holiday, Judy Tenuta, Lois Bromfeld, and Judy Gold. For over six years, they have been considered as one of the most popular cabaret acts for RSVP Cruise Lines. RSVP has hired Amy and Freddy as their 2007 “Entertainment Ambassadors.”

When Amy and Freddy are not on tour, they are headlining in Chicago at Roscoe’s on Monday nights and @mosphere on Wednesday night. They are also proud to be entertainers for the University of Illinois GLBT Program.

Originally from Detroit; Amy has been a professional entertainer since she was a young child. Her powerful and soulful voice mesmerizes listeners while her hilarious and risqué’ humor keeps them doubled over in laughter. Amy made her home in Chicago in 1995 and quickly became on the Windy City’s hottest talents.

Freddy, Amy’s pianist and music director, has been a professional musician for over twenty years. After moving from St. Louis in 1995, Freddy successfully made his name as one of Chicago’s most well known pianists. When he is not performing with Amy, Freddy works as a free-lance musician and teaches piano and voice.

Amy and Freddy have produced four very successful albums; Amy and Freddy – the debut, Life is a Cabaret, Naturally Flawless and Feeling Good. All of the recordings have been recognized nationally, and have received rave reviews.

Amy’s beautiful voice, edgy humor and quick wit, combined with Freddy’s impeccable musical arrangements and sly repartee, creates an evening of enjoyable and unforgettable entertainment.

In 2006, Amy and Freddy premiered their highly acclaimed holiday show, How the Diva Stole Christmas! at the Lakeshore Theater in Chicago. They are excited to announce the opening of their new music and comedy show in the Summer of 2007 at the Lakeshore Theater. 

Recent awards include:

• 2006 Chicago After Dark Award for Outstanding Cabaret Artists
• 2007 Chicago Free Press Pressie Award for Best Local Musical Artists

For more info please visit them on the web at www.AmyFreddy.com

Sabrina Matthews

Sabrina Matthews is an openly lesbian comic who relates the absurd in everyday life in a witty anecdotal style. "Sabrina's brand of comedy is infectious," says afterellen.com, and she "regularly draws out big laughs from both gay and straight audiences."

Her credits include her hilarious half-hour comedy special, "Comedy Central Presents Sabrina Matthews", a starring role in 2006's hit documentary, Laughing Matters...More!, and semi-finalist in this year's Last Comic Standing on NBC. After her television acting debut in "America's Most Wanted" (yes, really), she has moved on to appear with Laura Kightlinger in IFC's The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman, and in Margaret Cho's 2007 film release, Bam Bam and Celeste.

Sabrina began her comedy career in the San Francisco Bay Area, and now appears regularly at clubs, colleges, cruises, and festivals around the world. On the rare days that she is home amidst the doughnut shops and dude-speak of Los Angeles, Sabrina spends her days scuba diving, teaching her dog not to eat furniture, engaging in her favorite game (Point and Laugh), and generally doing anything else to avoid rifling through the heap of letters from the IRS teetering on her desk in search of tiny, hastily scribbled comedy notes. All in comfortable shoes.

Mark Alan Smith

Amazing, brilliant, exciting and unbelievable, are just a few words describing Mark Alan Smith when he hits the stage. This native Texan has been thrilling and astounding audiences across America and throughout the world, for over twenty years. His vocal impressions of such celebrities like Bette Midler, Cher, Carol Channing, Louis Armstrong, Patti La Belle and Eartha Kitt are uncanny, not to mention eerie. But once he gets started, you never know what will happen. His “ Improv” ability and intense high level of energy on the stage is immeasurable to any entertainer you’ll ever see. Completely unscripted and raw, He leaves himself open to his audience and ready to take on anything that comes his way.  This allows each show to be new, refreshing, humorous and definitely spontaneous.

  As an opening act for such dance diva’s like Jeannie Tracy, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Thelma Houston and the Legendary ‘ Weather Girls” featuring Martha Wash, Mark continues to make dance music one of his favorite parts of the show. As a Headliner, he has been blessed to work on some spectacular stages with some pretty amazing individuals such as the Las Vegas Hilton, The Coliseum at Caesar’s, where he participated with Elton John on his hit song Saturday Night and performed for Eartha Kitt in Dallas. 

Not only is Mark a well-established entertainer, but he is also an actor in radio and television. His Docu-Movie “ From A Jack To A Queen” received rave reviews at the Out-Takes Film Festival and was voted the second highest rated film of the year. His CD “ Who Does He Think She Is?” is a collaboration of vocal impressions from Billie Holiday to Elton John. His Annie Lennox mix of Here Comes The Rain/ Sweet Dreams in Jazz received airtime on east coast radio stations.

As a producer/director, Mark has brought to the stage such shows as They Call me Sybil, The Game Of Life, Glamour Boyz and co-produced with Paul J Williams, From Fifth Grade To Fabulous, which have played in theaters around the country and Dallas. Where ever he goes he leaves an ever-lasting impression. So whether it’s famous female singers and actors like Cher, or 70’s rock-n-rollers like Queen and The Eagles, or cartoon characters like Eric Cartman, or even a little green Muppet like Kermit the Frog, Mark Alan Smith brings to the stage an evening of fun and laughter through music, theatrics, comic improv, dance and don’t forget “a whole-lot-a hair”. Get ready; it’s going to be an unforgettable evening.

Through the years thousands have seen him in action. Here’s what a few have said about Mark Alan Smith:

“ Words cannot express the depth of his entertaining ability”- This Week In Texas Magazine

“ That was the best Me, I’ve ever heard”- Miss Eartha Kitt

“ Mark Alan Smith’s Shows are by FAR the best thing I have seen in years on land or water.
 You have to see it, Right Now…Go!”  Actor of television and screen, Chad Allen

“ Hysterical and Amazing, I was blown away with his genius performance. Once is not enough when it comes too seeing Mark Alan Smith on stage.” Author of “ Sordid Lives” and Director of Screen and Television, Del Shores

Please visit Mark on his website: www.markalansmith.com

NAKED BOYS SINGING! THE MOVIE

Special Sneak Peek Screening ONLY ON RSVP!

One of New York's longest running Off-Broadway shows is now a major motion picture. Funny Boy Films - the company that brought you LATTER DAYS, ADAM & STEVE and more - produced the hit musical review.

Be one of the very first people to see this highly anticipated movie and join two of the movie's stars Ethan Le Phong and Joe Souza at the exclusive Sneak Peek Screening on board along with the show's original creator and director Bob Schrock and producer Kirkland Tibbels.

The show features 13 numbers performed by the 10 member (pardon the pun) cast in various stages of un-dress throughout the show. The hit stage show Liz Smith called "Hilarious" and the London Stage says "It's witty, zippy and will leave a smile on your face!"

Now in its 8th year in New York the stage show has been performed in more than 20 countries and in almost every major city in the United States to rave reviews.

The movie is shot on a stage before live audiences and retains much of the same quality of the stage show while also allowing the audience a true cinematic experience.

Take a peek at the boys and find out more at www.funnyboyfilms.com/naked

Paul J. Williams

Paul J. Williams is in his 2nd year with RSVP Vacations as one of their hosts and MCs, having started off as one of RSVP’s headline comedians. Whether he is hosting main stage shows, pool games or “church bingo” as his alter-ego, Sister Helen Holy, Paul J. brings laughter and smiles to every cruise. He frequently works as a host/MC for various GLBT and charitable organizations and appears around the country (and in his home base Dallas) in his one-man show, DISHING IT OUT. Check him out at www.PaulJWilliams.com

Donna Sachet

Fifteen years ago, Donna Sachet started her adventure in San Francisco and the City has applauded her fun-loving spirit, quick wit, and musical talent ever since.  She reigned as Miss Gay SF in 1993 and as the thirtieth elected Empress of SF in 1995-96.  As a live singer and tireless fundraiser, Donna has received many awards and performed all across the United States, in Canada, Mexico, and Australia, but she is most proud of her annual Songs of the Season musical variety show benefiting the AIDS Emergency Fund for the past 14 years. 

Donna has served as national spokesmodel for Smirnoff Twist Vodka, co-anchored the live television coverage of the June SF Pride Parade for 4 years, appeared on KRON-TV’s Bay Area Backroads last year, served as the spokesmodel for Halloween in the Castro for three years, and can be heard singing on the benefit holiday compilation Carols Across America.  Donna Sachet was selected as a Community Grand Marshal for the 2005 SF Pride Parade.  She currently writes a biweekly column for the Bay Area Reporter, co-hosts a weekly LGBT television series called OUT Spoken on Comcast, and headlines Sunday’s A Drag a weekly show at Harry Denton’s Starlight Room.  Entertaining aboard RSVP Cruises is a dream come true! 

Donna invites you to visit her on the web at www.DonnaSachet.com

Steven Guy "Cruise Director"

Steven has two decades of experience in the entertainment industry as an artist and extensively in production, event planning and hospitality.

Steven began his career with MTV Networks, working on high profile events such as the MTV Movie Awards, Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards, VHI Fashion Awards and MTV Video Music Awards. In addition, he was national spokesperson and lead producer for MTV's Choose or Lose youth political awareness tour in 1996. The campaign registered over 35,000 new voters and featured major artists and elected officials in every corner of America.

Moving overseas, Steven joined MTV Europe, creating productions surrounding the Cannes Film Festival, the European Music Awards and European performances for Jon Bon Jovi, Armand Van Helden, Propellerheadz, and the Brand New Heavies.

As a graduate of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, Steven has performed in film and onstage internationally. Included in his many creative and commercial endeavors were roles in A Lot Like Love, All My Children, Guiding Light, Orpheus Descending, Richard III, Platonov, As You Like It and multiple award winning shorts and music videos.

Steven has given his time and energy to numerous benefits including AIDS Project Los Angeles Christmas Toy Drive, Project Angel Food and Equality California.

DJ Robbie Leslie

Widely recognized as one of the top disc jockeys in the nation, Robbie Leslie has been performing on the international circuit for over 28 years. Leslie is perhaps most renowned for spinning his magic at special Circuit Parties - Extravagant theme parties and benefits created for one night in anything from abandoned warehouses to famous museums.

Leslie started his career on Fire Island at the legendary Sandpiper (now the Pavilion) in the Pines. From there he moved on to New York City, where the list of clubs at which he regularly performed reads like a "Who's Who' of Big Apple nightspots: The Saint (and subsequently the Saint-At-Large), Studio 54, Underground, Private Eyes, Palladium, the Red Parrot, 12 West and the Ice Palace. Appearances: Trocadero Transfer and Dreamland in San Francisco; Axis, Probe and Studio 1 in Los Angeles; Numbers and Heaven in Houston; Club St. John in San José; the Pavilion, Botel, Ice Palace, and Island Club on Fire Island; Roxy and Octagon in New York; Heaven in London, and clubs in Moscow, Sydney, Copenhagen, Toronto, and San Juan. In 1988 he had the honor of playing the final set at The Saint's forty hour closing party.

Recently he was honored by the industry and his peers with the National Hi-Energy D.J. of the Year award, sponsored by Dance Music report. He received the Dixie Award for D.J. of the Year in 1993. In October 1999 Leslie was presented with the third annual DJ Music Award for his lifetime contribution to the world of dance music. Robbie's music is broadcast on Sirius Satellite Radio's "STUDIO 37" Mixshows. Robbie Leslie currently spins his magic at various South Florida clubs and national circuit events on a regular basis. Check out more on Robbie at www.robbieleslie.com.

DJ Kimberly S

Circuit DJ phenomenon and martial arts expert Kimberly S is not afraid to tell it as it is.  She explains her meteoric rise to the top of the DJ pack with a simple, "I’m strong, I’m hot and I can spin my ass off."  Kimberly performs at some of the nation’s biggest parties including New Orleans’ Mardi Gras, One Mighty Party in Orlando, Miami’s Winter Party and Chicago’s Fireball. Most recently, she has begun to concentrate on international appearances.  Last year, she headlined Circuit Asia in Manila, Philippines.  This year, she will perform in Paris, France. "I am determined to conquer Europe," she laughs. "I started as a local DJ, became national, now I’m ready to take on the world!"  It my sound ambitious, but Kimberly believes it’s important that people set goals for themselves.  "It’s the best way to get what you want out of life - and it really works!"  She recently signed with dance music label Centaur Music, and will be releasing her second mixed CD for their popular "Party Groove" series.  It will be titled "One Mighty Party", based on the popular Orlando gay pride circuit event that she has headlined twice.  In her spare time, Kimberly plays her acoustic guitar and listens to her vast catalogue of music.  She also enjoys to body board and surf and spends a lot of time with her nine … yes nine … precious pets.  She is also a certified martial arts trainer.  For more information visit: www.djKimberlyS.com

DJ De León

"At once sexy, deep, aggressive and uplifting, De León is able to craft sets that speak the familiar in a completely new language all his own, always leaving his audience begging for more."
-OUT Magazine, January 2006.

Argentina-born DE LEÓN has emerged as a powerhouse DJ, blending his unique brand of body-shaking House and kinetic crowd connection to mesmerizing effect before packed audiences at top venues from Avalon in Hollywood to Space in Miami and beyond.

De León bridges progressive house with powerful baselines, thunderous tribal kicks, unforgettable electronic melodies and hypnotic vocals to create experiences that are both magically appealing and all his own.

In the tradition of DJ's such as Danny Tenaglia, Victor Calderone and Chus & Ceballos, De León's unique and uplifting sound style connects intrinsically with the very broadest of audiences, launching a DJ career built on performances with some of the world's leading mainstream events and commercial dance brands such as AVALAND @ AVALON, SUPERBOWL XL (Detroit) in 2005, and headlining the hottest LGBT dance massives such as Jeffrey Sanker's WHITE PARTY in Palm Springs, Miami's WINTER PARTY and NATION in Thailand; a rare feat shared only by a handful of DJ's.

Defining residencies with trailblazing events LATTITUDE & THE EDGE in Los Angeles (AVALON-Hollywood, IVAR-LA, 4TH&B-SanDiego, Winter Music Conference 06/07 Miami) which he co-founded with Alexander Catala, performing alongside legendary artists such as TIESTO, SASHA, THE BLACK EYED PEAS, VICTOR CALDERONE, SANDRA COLLINS, CHUS & CEBALLOS, D-FORMATION and SAEED YOUNAN; performing at nearly every major venue and event in Los Angeles including AVALAND & AFTERHOUR POWER @ AVALON, THE HENRY FONDA THEATRE and THE FACTORY; touring the country with renowned performances at some of the largest and most widely respected LGBT massives, including CHERRY at both PLATINUM and NATION in Washington DC, THE WHITE PARTY in Palm Springs, WINTER PARTY at AMIKA in Miami and WHITE PARTY at SPACE in Miami, while holding a 3rd year west coast residency with OUT MAGAZINE'S OUTLOUNGE series of hosted celebrity events including parties for VH1/MTV Networks, Michael Kors, the Oxygen Network and Tori Spelling.  His trademark "De León experience" is tearing up dancefloors and crushing expectations, leaving in its wake a trail of melodies and memories that keep winning over new fans and at every turn.

Not only adept in front of a live audience, De León's latest original studio production "Show You", a breakout collaboration with dj/producer FINBARR MASSI and original vocalist BREATHWAITE, is coming Fall 2006 as a global release on STEREO PRODUCTIONS.  The first single from this collaboration, "Don't Lie", is available now on KULT RECORDS/TASTE TRAXX. Find these and more at BEATPORT.COM.

XM RADIO RESIDENT DJ
Hear De León LIVE on XM Channel 80, Thump Radio's "Avalon Coast to Coast". www.thumpradio.com

For everything De León, including tour dates, live audio, Top 10 and more, please visit www.djDeLeon.com

DJ Blaine Soileau

Producer/Remixer DJ Blaine Soileau continues to be a driving force on dance floors across the U.S. Blaine's recent remixing accomplishments have placed him on the Billboard charts as well as becoming a familiar name in the dance club community. His constant search to reach higher also led him to co-create and produce Washington, DC?s hottest club phenomenon, SundayMASS DC. If you haven?t had the chance to take a ride on one of his fantastic journeys, you will quickly find yourself in hungry anticipation for his next performance. "  Visit www.djBlaine.com to find out more.

DJ Rotten Robbie

DJ Rotten Robbie has been spinning for the past 20 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been DJing for Lazy Bear Weekend (LBW) for the past 10 years. The Sunday pool party has become a must-attend event each year at LBW. He also spins pool parties for Lazy Bear Holiday in Palm Springs. He has spun at the Bears Gone Wild-Hairrison Pool Party each year and will do so again this Labor Day Weekend. He also DJs for Bearracuda & KumaSF's Basket & Kavity in San Francisco. He spun at the grand opening of the LA Eagle and again at their 1 year anniversary party.

DJ Rotten Robbie has shared the stage with such acts as Village People, Sister Sledge, RuPaul, Martha Wash, Thelma Houston, Dionne Warwick and many more.

DJ Rotten Robbie spins a broad, fun mix of House, Electro, Funk, Hip Hop, Dance Rock, Pop & RnB, to the delight of his diverse audiences.

Check out more at www.myspace.com/djrottenrobbie or on www.djrottenrobbie.com.

VJ TOM YAZ (Boston)

Since he was a teenager, VJ Tom Yaz has pushed the pop culture envelope. Boston-born Tom Yaz is unique in his profession in having at his disposal an enormous library of historical clips that pre-date MTV - it's an interactive experience that shows that everything old is new again.

Tom has spent the last 5 years in Provincetown at the Crown and Anchor's Wave Video Bar, a must-visit nightspot that brings together tourists and townies alike. In the past few years, Yaz has appeared at such events as the Hope Event at Boston Ritz Carlton, video installations at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston's Human Rights Campaign's post-party, the pre-opening party for the film Marie Antoinette, and at clubs in Chicago, Miami, and New York.

“I want to recycle the great music from different generations and make it fresh and accessible for a room or crowd of any size or age."  Visit WWW.YAZTV.COM to find out more.