Mediterranean Odyssey

Suzanne Westenhoefer

Fearless. Bold. Sparkly. Hilarious. That’s Suzanne Westenhoefer in a nutshell. She’s made a career out of telling the truth. And, the truth is, life is funny (and no one is off limits). From her sister’s obsession with “Passion of the Christ” to her girlfriend’s Herculean thighs, Suzanne tells stories that leave audiences in stitches.

Suzanne works mostly unscripted, so when she hits the stage it’s an unpredictable, original night of comedy magic. Since winning her first comedy competition on a dare in the early 1990s, Suzanne’s career has taken off.

Suzanne stars nightly on the GSN’s remake of the classic game show, “I’ve Got a Secret,” entertaining audiences as the “token girl” on a hilarious all-gay panel with ex-Major League Baseball player Billy Bean, radio icon Frank DeCaro and Broadway’s Jermaine Taylor.

Notable television appearances include “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher,” “Evening at the Improv,” “Caroline’s Comedy Hour,” “Arli$$” and more. Her live comedy special “A Night at the Village” runs on LOGO and Bravo. She frequently appears as a commentator on E!, VH1 and Country Music Television. Her life in comedy was chronicled in the documentary “Laughing Matters” (2004).

The first openly gay comedian in New York, Suzanne did gay material to straight audiences in mainstream comedy clubs. She was the first lesbian comedian to garner an HBO Comedy Special, which earned her a Cable Ace Award nomination. On land or at sea, Suzanne delights audiences with over 100 performances a year at theatres, clubs, colleges, fundraisers and cruise and resort vacations (Olivia and RSVP Vacations). Touring with the Indigo Girls and Ani DiFranco made Suzanne wish she’d been born a rockstar.

COMEDY CDS / DVD & AWARDS

• “HBO Comedy with Suzanne Westenhoefer” (1994) : Nominated for a Cable Ace Award
• “Nothing in my Closet but my Clothes” (1999): Gay and Lesbian American Music Award (GLAMA) winner for best comedy CD
• “I’m Not Cindy Brady” (2000): GLAMA winner for best comedy CD
• “Guaranteed Fresh” (2003) : GLAMA winner for best comedy CD
• “Live at the Village” (2006)

Discover more about Suzanne on the web at www.SuzanneW.com

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

Kristine W

Internationally acclaimed BillBoard recording artist Kristine W is back on top of the charts with her latest project, FLY AGAIN, and is breaking dance music records worldwide.  Since the album’s release, it has already produced three number one singles, with the third, The Wonder Of It All, breaking Kristine’s own record for the most consecutive #1 Club Play Hits.  Now, with this first album she has released with Tommy Boy Records, Kristine W is doing a great deal more than just flying again...she is soaring!

In what makes her the first artist in the history of Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play to produce a string of NINE consecutive #1 singles, Kristine W’s latest release from this inspirational collection, The Wonder Of It All, has broken the record previously held by Madonna (7) and Janet Jackson (7). In addition, the album’s first single and signature track, Fly Again, took only a few weeks to reach #1 status on the same chart, as did its second, Save My Soul.  Adding to these top honors, Kristine recently took home two awards from the 19th Annual International Dance Music Awards; one for Best Solo Dance Artist and the other for the single Some Lovin’ with Murk, as Best House/Garage Track.

Kristine W is not only an accomplished singer, but also a talented musician, songwriter and producer; all of which contribute to the success of FLY AGAIN. For this album, Kristine carefully crafted an All-star Team, surrounding herself with the brilliance of producers such as The Scumfrog, Mac Quayle, Orange Factory, Eran Tabib, Trendroid, and David Maurice. Find out more at www.KristineW.com

ANT

Hyper, irreverent, and downright fabulous, ANT has steadily climbed the comedy hill to become one of America's most successful comedians of our time.  A regular guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Tyra Banks show, ANT is the only comedian to appear on all four seasons of NBC's hit series Last Comic Standing. Currently he is the host of VH1's juggernaut Celebrity Fit Club and stars in the LOGO series, "U.S. of ANT."  His hit stand-up DVD, "ANT: America's Ready" and comedy CD "Follow my ass!" are available in stores and amazon.com now.

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

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

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 Randy Bettis

DJ/Producer Randy Bettis just keeps getting better. After leaping on the world stage in 2005 with his highly successful live DJ performances at 3 of the largest dance parties in the world (Saint-at-large New Years Day Event, Saint-at large Black Party and the 19th Annual Heritage of Pride Pier Dance in New York City), this star DJ/Producer has not stopping.

In 2006, Randy will took his third turn as mixmaster on Centaur’s annual Gay Days CD for Orlando Gay Day and his first ever national tour – Gay Days Tour 2006 for which DJRB & his team was rewarded by the members of JustCircuit.com with the “Best Circuit Tour of 2006” award. This year Randy will be mixmaster on Vol. 4 and he launched the 2007 tour on June 2nd with the Red Pool Party at Gay Days Orlando. 2006 was also the year that Randy took his music to the sea on both the “R Family Cruise” and the “RSVP Mexican Riviera Cruise”. Beginning May 22nd Randy took to the internet with his weekly mixshow heard every Monday evening on G.I.R.L. (GayInternetRadioLive.com) as well as monthly on SIRIUS Radio’s OutQ “Saturday Night Out” which airs the second Saturday from 7pm to 7am. In addition to all that Randy is proud to have been elected to the illustrious Billboard Panel, as part of a nationwide panel that ultimately is responsible for the charting of all the dance music released in the United States.

Collaborating with BetBoyz music partner David Boyd, together they released remixes for exciting artists such as Taylor Dayne, Jason Walker, Andrea McCardle, Karen Jacobsen, Brian Kent, Matthew Duffy, Beth-Anne Arentsen of P-1 and Natalie Toro. On the board for this year are additional mixes for Karen Jacobsen as well as mixes for Michelle Weeks & Billy Porter and others. Having played in some of NYC’s legendary clubs (Limelight, Sound Factory, Stereo) Randy can be heard frequently at clubs such as Splashbar NY, The Legendary Monster Bar, Pavilion Fire Island, Pure Philly & Steel Ft. Lauderdale.

Visit Randy on the web at www.djrandybettis.com and www.betboyz.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.