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The Bi-Weekly Guide to GLBTIQ Life in North & South Carolina ••••••••••••••• july 3rd, 2009, issue 010 •••••••••••••••
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04 editor’s rave & review
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With the sudden surge of gay newspapers shutting down when can we expect the same in the Carolinas? Can we help?
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Check out the scene at area bars throughout the Carolinas. Did you make it front of the camera?
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08 north carolina nightlife maps & directory 10 south carolina nightlife maps & directory
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by Jamie Seabolt, Executive Editor
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editor’s rave&review contrary to the talk I haven’t seen Kim thrusting her tatas
The Rumor Mill.
If it we’re an actual club in the Carolina’s it would probably be the most financially sound business in existence. Although there is no such place, it seems to produce a lot of talk. Kim’s big tits in people faces, clubs shutting down, and lord only knows what else. None of the above or most anything you probably hear is true. Granted as most gay men, I have a fascination for a nice rack but contrary to the talk I haven’t seen Kim thrusting her tatas in the faces of bar patrons. My question however is; Where is all this energy coming from? You know, the energy it takes to start and spread such juicy yet untrue gossip. A better question yet. Why don’t we channel that energy into, I dunno, positive outlets in our gay community? That my friends, is a question that may go years unanswered.
We are also mixing and mingling this summer with the first of many OnQ Exclusive Events. The first of these start in August with an event never before seen in North or South Carolina. GET YOUR DRINK ON WITH A HARD ON, a Cocktail with Pornstars type event is coming to Liaisons Pink House, Buck Wild, The Q Lounge, and other venues. What is it exactly? It is your opportunity to meet your favortie porn stars in a clean, intimate setting. Ask questions, get autographs, take photos, have a couple drinks, and even play games (mind’s out of the gutter please). These events will be roughly $7 per venue with a $2 discount for OnQ gayborhood members. VIP seating will be limited for $20 which entitles you to unlimited champagne and guaranteed talk time with your favorite star.
Let’s also quickly tackle one more rumor before moving on. Unless I am completely nieve to the world, none of the three publications in the Carolinas serving the gay community is out for blood. Officially, I would encourage a cooperation between our publications. A possible merger and exchange of talent could truly benefit the communities in which all three publications serve. Am I suggesting we do away with OnQ Carolina, Q-Notes, and Sterotypd in favor of one large publication? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I am saying that there is a lot that can be done - together. So take from this what you want but let it also plant the seed of better things to come.
Let’s wrap this up.
OnQ Carolina Edition is reaching out in the community further this summer. I am pleased to announce we are an official sponsor of the NC Gay & Lesbian Film Festival held in Durham this August. Did you know it’s one of the top five gay & lesbian film festivals in the country? If you’ve never been, I encourage you to go. We will be giving away tickets at various events this summer to help you get there. Learn more in future issue’s of our publication and of course our full page ad in the Film Festival Program Guide.
Be sure to check out our new nightlfie directory in this issue, our extended version of this issue online, and enjoy a safe holiday. Cheers!
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death
becomes her how our gay & lesbian newspapers are disappearing You go out and find that your usual rag isn’t there anymore. The recession has impacted our daily lives and our habits. What happens though when the effects trinkle down so far that we lose our gay media? Some argue that the market is over saturated with publications catering to our niche market, however, where do we turn when all of these publications in a region expire?
the recession. In a statement to sister publication, The Washington Blade, Unger said: “We thank all of our readers, advertisers and editorial staff for their support throughout our more than 16-year history and hope that we can re-establish our relationship when times are better.
At the time, Unger also commented that the decision to suspend Genre did not have any impact The ripples of this economic fact can be felt in large on other publications produced by HX Media, gay meccas and small towns a like. Beginning in “In the current advertising market, small weekly papers first Quarter, Out- are in a rough position, no matter what they cover.” look Weekly, a thriving publication in Columbus Ohio, filled a much needed niche in that market. Window Media or Unite Media, which include the Not only was the weekly publication boasting 80+ Washington Blade, Southern Voice, South Florida pages but also organized the area’s gay business Blade, New York Blade and HX magazine. network (Outlook Executive Network). With out much notice the publication was forced to change “Those publications will continue to publish and ownership and rework itself; only printing one issue support their local communities.” per month. Since the change, the publication has boasted a maximum of 52 pages. Now, let’s skip ahead just a few months to More crippling yet is the effects on Window Media, the largest gay publisher in the U.S.. Close to home, they operate David Atlanta and Southern Voice, both in Atlanta. They also operated about a half dozen more, including the national magazine GENRE, as well as publications in partnership with HX media.
Until March. After years in business, Genre Magazine suspended publication, according to a statement by CEO David Unger, blaming the magazine’s failure on
this week.
An official announcement on June 30th discloses the end of yet another publication. This one in New York City. Putting to rumors to rest, the New York Press confirmed with owner-founder Matthew Bank on Tuesday that HX Magazine, another part of the Windo Media/HX Media group, had been sold. Bank, who built the magazine from a publication he distributed for free into a multimillion-dollar business, released the following statement to New York Press:
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“HX Magazine and the website hx.com have been sold. The new owners of HX Magazine will be releasing details and information on their plans for the future of the title shortly. In the meantime, Bank and HX Magazine publisher Gary Lacinski will be assisting them in the transition. HX Magazine issue 931 dated July 10th, which will be released on July 3rd, will be the last one produced by HX Media and its staff. “We’ve had an incredible time creating what we feel is the best local gay magazine the world has ever seen,” says Bank, “and I am proud that even in this difficult economy we were able to ensure that this magazine that is dear to the hearts of so many readers will be able to continue under capable new ownership.” That same day, HX Media confirmed that it still owned the rest of it’s gay publications, including New York City sister publication New York Blade.
That is, until we wake up the next morning. July 2nd, and the end of another great. Another publication under the operation of Window Media / HX Media goes silent. The second in a week and now two in the same city. The New York Blade, one of NYC’s only major gay papers, shut down. Its entire staff has been let go. The biweekly that has covered gay-interest news since 1997, suspended publication. “Everyone was let go, but the people on The Blade know that they may come back if The Blade is coming back,” said the executive, Matthew Bank, of HX Media. “Right, so, it’s folded, and if it happens to come back, then it will come back. We’ll see. In the cur-
rent advertising market, small weekly papers are in a rough position, no matter what they cover.”
Seems the worst has came? Not quite, the day isn’t over yet. In an official press release by Window Media, CEO David Unger resigned from his position after eight years with the company. Yes, this is the same Unger who in March at the demise of Genre Magazine, expressed that all the other publication would be fine. Is the problem bigger than we realize? Unger’s resignation leaves Mike Kitchens, chief operating officer of Window Media, and Steve Myers, chief financial officer, in charge of the company. In a joint statement, they said Unger’s resignation “was his decision” and the company “will continue to operate as normal, putting out the best weekly gay publications in the country.” continuted on page 11...
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ASHEVILLE CLOSET @ NASHWA • b^ • 828.258.2027 • ruOnQ.com/ nashwa • 28 N. French Broad Ave., Asheville, NC 28801. Nashwa is on the lower level & offers gay Wednesdays.
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CHARLOTTE EAGLE • b^ • 704.679.9901 • ruOnQ.com/charlotteeagle • 4544-H South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209. Catering to men and offering levi, leather, dance, & drag. CHARLOTTE LESBIAN & GAY COMMUNITY CENTER • v^ • 704.333.0144 • ruOnQ.com/charlottelgcc • 1401 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28202. Offering events & resources. CHASERS • b^ • 704.339.0500 • ruOnQ.com/chasers • 3217 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205. Open daily and offering GoGo boys. CLUB MYXX • b • 704.525.5001 • ruOnQ.com/clubmyxx • 3110 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206. Open Friday and Saturday only offering Hip Hop and Dance.
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CLUB HAIRSPRAY • b^ • 828.258.2027 • ruOnQ.com/clubhairspray • 28 N. French Broad Ave., Asheville, NC 28801. Open 7 days a week, offering a lounge, drag, & more. LARUE’S BACKDOOR • b^ • 828.252.1014 • ruOnQ.com/ laruesbackdoor • 237 Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801. Larue’s is open Thurs- Sun and is located behind O’Henrys. O’HENRYS/STRAPS • b^ • 828.254.1891 • ruOnQ.com/ ohenrys • 237 Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801. O’Henry’s is open 7 days a week offering music, billiards, and more. SCANDALS • b • 828.252.2838 • ruOnQ.com/scandals • 11 Grove St., Asheville, NC 28801. Scandals is on the lower level of the Grove House, open Fri-Sun, with drag & dance.
CARY ICON RALEIGH • i • 919.460.4343 • ruOnQ.com/iconraleigh • 300 E. Durham Rd., Cary, NC 27513. Icon is open Thurs, Sat & Sun for 18+, Fri for 21+, offering a hiphop scene.
CHAPEL HILL CHERRY PIE • i • 919.928.0499 • ruOnQ.com/cherrypie • 1819 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Cherry Pie is a clean, friendly, & comfortable adult store open everyday. STIR @ EAST END MARTINI • b • 919.929.0024 • ruOnQ.com/ stir • 201 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514. STIR is a Sunday gay night for those who enjoy martinis and lounge.
CHARLOTTE CENTRAL STATION • b^ • 704.751.1599 • ruOnQ.com/centralstation • 2131 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28202. Open everyday from 5p to 230. Daily events & drink specials. 21+
ruOnQ.com/fierce • 10008 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28213. Thursday night is FIERCE at Buck Wild. Offering drag and dance. ‘Get Your Drink On with a Hard On’ starting in August with OnQ.
HALO (FORMERLY G&G) • b • 704.246.1752 • ruOnQ.com/ halo • 820 Hamilton St., Charlotte, NC 28206. Halo is a gayfriendly venue open Fri-Sun. Upscale lounge and dance. HARTIGAN’S IRISH PUB • b^ • 704.347.1841 • ruOnQ.com/ hartigans • 601 S. Cedar St., Charlotte, NC 28202. Open daily with various hours. Full service restaurant and bar.
LIAISONS / THE PINK HOUSE • b • 704.376.1617
ruOnQ.com/liaisons • 316 Rensselaer Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203. Open 7 days a week from 5pm to 2am. Neighborhood bar in the historic Pink House. OnQ’s‘Get Your Drink On with a Hard On’ starts August.
SMOKEY’S AFTER DARK • b^ • 828.253.2155 • ruOnQ.com/ smokeysafterdark • 18 Broadway St., Asheville, NC 28801. Open everyday with drink specials, billiards, & more. 21+ TRESSA’S DOWNTOWN • b^ • 828.254.7072 • ruOnQ.com/ tressas •28 Broadway St., Asheville, NC 28801. Tressa’s is a hip lounge offering martinis, jazz, & an upscale setting.
FIERCE @ BUCK WILD • b • 704.595.0193
PETRA’S PIANO BAR • b^ • 704.332.6608 • ruOnQ.com/ petras • 1919 Commonwealth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205. Piano Bar, Non-Smoking section, & a new sound lounge. SCORPIOS • b^ • 704.373.9124 • ruOnQ.com/scorpios • 2301 Freedom Dr., Charlotte, NC 28208. Open Wed, Sat & Sun, offering drag and dance. SIDELINES • b^ • 704.525.2608 • ruOnQ.com/sidelines • 4544-C South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209. Sidelines is a fullservice sports bar with billiards and tvs for game viewing. WOODSHED LOUNGE • b^ • 704.394.1712 • ruOnQ.com/ woodshedlounge • 4000 Queen City r., Charlotte, NC 28208. Open seven days a week. Mostly men.
DURHAM STEEL BLUE • b • 919.596.5876 • ruOnQ.com/steelblue • 1426 S. Miami Blvd., Durham, NC 27703. Open Fri & Sat with dance & a non-smoking lounge. Mostly women. VISIONS • b • 919.688.3002 • ruOnQ.com/visions • 711 Rigsbee Ave., Durham, NC 27701. A lesbian club offering dance in a casual setting. Dance and Patio.
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CLUB ALIAS • b^ • 910.484.7994 • ruOnQ.com/clubalias • 984 Old McPherson Church Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303. Open Wed, Fri, & Sat offering dance and drag. CLUB EMAGES • b • 910.797.4494 • ruOnQ.com/clubemages • 107 Swain St., Fayetteville, NC 28303. Club Emages offers dance and drag in an urban atmosphere. JACK’S TAP • b^ • 910.485.5600 • ruOnQ.com/jackstap • 2920 Fort Bragg Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303. This neighborhood bar caters to women and men a like.
GASTONIA NIGHT OWLS • b • 704.866.7333
ruOnQ.com/nightowls • 420 W. Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052. Open Thursday through Sunday, Night Owls offers the best in drag and the sounds of DJ Zac. Other ammenities include billiards and drink specials. Members & Guests only.
GREENSBORO CLUB TIPS • b • 336.547.6286 • ruOnQ.com/clubtips • 2519 High Point Rd., Greensboro, NC 27403. Open Thurs-Sun offering a diverse crowd, hip hop, & drag. No White T-Shirts.
HEAVEN • b • 336.370.1311
ruOnQ.com/heaven • 113 . Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401. Come mingle, dine, and dance with us. Heaven is a roof top dance venue downtown with state of the art sound, hot bartenders, and posh surroundings. Join us Sunday for Gay night.
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CLUB CABARET • b • 828.322.8103 • ruOnQ.com/clubcabaret • 101 N. Central St., Hickory, NC 28601. Club Cabaret is open Thurs-Sun and features the area’s best drag.
RALEIGH CAPITAL CORRAL / CC’S • b • 919.755.9599 • ruOnQ.com/ capitalcorral • 313 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601. CC’s offers a dance floor, non-smoking piano bar, & drag. FLEX • b^ • 919.832.8855 • ruOnQ.com/flex • 2 S. West St., Raleigh, NC 27603. Flex is open 7 days a week offering DJs, VJs, video games, trailer park drag, & other special events LEGENDS • b^ • 919.831.8888 • ruOnQ.com/legends • 330 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601. Open 9pm to 2am everyday but Wednesday with dance, special events, & patio. TRIANGLE COMMUNITY WORKS GAY & LESBIAN HOTLINE • v^ • 919.821.0055 • ruOnQ.com/tcworks • Offering GLBT support & resources. helpline@tcworks.org VIEW • b^ • 919.831.8888 • ruOnQ.com/legends • 330 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC 27601. Open 5pm to 2am daily with a video bar, billiards, drag theater, patio and more.
WILMINGTON COSTELLO’S PIANO BAR • b • 910.362.9666 • ruOnQ.com/ costellos • 211 Princess St. Wilmington, NC 28401. Costello’s offers live music and is open seven days a week at 7pm.
IBIZA • b^ • 910.251.1301
ruOnQ.com/ibiza • 118 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28401. Ibiza is open Thursday through Sunday offering a mixed crowd. Ammentities include a dance floor, lounge, patio, drag shows, & GoGo Boys. Major credit cards accepted. LUNA LLENA • b • 910.251.8624 • ruOnQ.com/lunallena • 4418 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28401. Luna Llena offers gay night on Tuesday only with drag shows and GoGo boys.
TIME OUT SALOON • b^ • 704.347.1841 • ruOnQ.com/timeoutsaloon • 330 Bellemeade Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405. A neighborhood bar catering to women of all ages.
OUTWILMINGTON GLCC • v^ • 910.762.4717 • ruOnQ.com/ outwilmington • P.O. Box 4696, Wilmington, NC 28406. Supporting LGBTQ individuals through resources & education.
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ruOnQ.com/qlounge • 708 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401. The Q Lounge is open everyday & is the closest gay bar to area universities. Ammenities include music by DJ Middleground, billiards, patio, & more. Credit Cards accepted. 18+
WAREHOUSE 29 • b^ • 336.333.9333
ruOnQ.com/warehouse29 • 1011 Arnold St., Greensboro, NC 27405. W29 is open Thurs-Sun with different events nightly. Ammenities include videos, dance, drag, foam parties, billiards, patio, and multiple bars to serve you. No Credit Cards. 18+
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TOOLBOX • b^ • 910.343.6988
ruOnQ.com/toolbox • 2325 Burnett Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28401. Toolbox is open seven days a week offers a predominantly male crowd. Ammentities include billiards, patio, GoGo boys, & karaoke. Major credit cards accepted.
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GREAT AMERICAN MINING COMPANY • b^ • 252.353.2623• ruOnQ.com/gamc • 1008 Dickinson Ave., Greenville, NC 27834. Open Thurs-Sat offering dance, drag, & more.
CLUB ODYSSEY • b^ • 336.774.1077 • ruOnQ.com/clubodysseey • 4019-A Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104. A mixed crowd with dance & drag. Closed Mon.
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AIKEN MARLBORO STATION • b^ • 803.644.6485 • ruOnQ.com/ marlborostation • 141 Marlboro St NE, Aiken, SC 29801. Marlboro Station is open Fri - Sun, offering drag and dance.
CHARLESTON / N. CHARLESTON CHART • b • 843.225.9948 • ruOnQ.com/chart • 1078 E Montague Ave #D, North Charleston, SC 29405. Chart offers a casual environment for everyone. DE’JA VU II • b^ • 843.554.5959 • ruOnQ.com/dejavuii • 4634 Spruill Ave, Charleston, SC 29405. Open Thurs - Sat and offering Billiards, Dance, and more. DUDLEY’S PUB • b^ • 843.577.6779 • ruOnQ.com/dudleyspub • 42 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403. A long-established pub is popular with early evening crowds. PANTHEON • b^ • 843.577.2582 • ruOnQ.com/pantheon • 32 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Club Pantheon is Charleston’s place for dance and drag. PATRICK’S PUB & GRILLE • b • 843.571.3435 • ruOnQ.com/ patrickspub •1377 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407. Open 7 days a week with Karaoke, Events, Drag & Dance.
CAYCE L WORD • b^ • 803.794.2111 • ruOnQ.com/lword • 625 Fink St, Cayce, SC 29169. L Word is a neighborhood bar catering to the Lesbian crowd of Columbia.
CLEMSON YOU NEVER KNOW (YNK) • b • 864.654.2354 • ruOnQ.com/ youneverknow • 1393 Tiger Blvd, Clemson, SC 29631. As the name suggests, anything’s possible. Straight & gay patrons.
COLUMBIA / W. COLUMBIA ART BAR • b • 803.929.0198 • ruOnQ.com/artbar • 1211 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201. Art Bar is a mixed straight & gay corwd offering Underground Dance. CAPITAL CLUB • b^ • 803.256.6464 • ruOnQ.com/capitalclub •1002 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201. Capital Club is member only neighborhood bar. H20 • b^ • 803.794.8443 • ruOnQ.com/h20sc • 220 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169. H20 offers a popular dance scene just out of downtown Columbia.
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HARRIET HANCOCK CENTER • v^ • 803.771.7713 • ruOnQ. com/harrietcenter • 1108 Woodrow St., Columbia, SC 29205. Offering GLBT support & resources. scpride.org PT’S 1109 • b^ • 803.253.8900 • ruOnQ.com/pts1009 • 1109 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201. PT’s 1109 offers a variety of events, ammenities, and dance. THE CABARET • b^ • 803.758.6090 • ruOnQ.com/thecabaret • 1101 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205. The Cabaret offers the best of Columbia’s Drag and Cabaret scene.
FLORENCE THE ANNEX • b^ • 843.662.6528 • ruOnQ.com/theannex • 3015 E. Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29506. The Annex is located just outside of town, offering drag and dance.
GREENVILLE CLUB 621 • b^ • 864.281.1234 • ruOnQ.com/club621 • 621 Airport Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. Open everyday except Sunday, 8p to 230a. SUGAR SHACK • b^ • 864.242.0294 • ruOnQ.com/sugarshack • 424 Laurens, Greenville, SC 29607. The Sugar Shack offers the perfect setting for Greenville’s Lesbian commuTHE CASTLE • b^ • 864.235.9949 • ruOnQ.com/thecastle • 8-B LeGrand Blvd, Greenville, SC 29607. The Castle offers dance, drag, and other special events.
HILTON HEAD TWO DOLLAR BILL’S • b • 843.341.6933 • ruOnQ.com/ twodollarbills • 32 Palmetto Bay Rd, Hilton Head, SC 29928 . Two Dollar Bill’s offers a Lounge, Video bar, and Wi-Fi.
MYRTLE BEACH RAINBOW HOUSE • b^ • 843.626.7298 • ruOnQ.com/rainbowhouse • 815 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Rainbow House is a quaint bar, with food, drag, & dance. TIME OUT • b^ • 843.448.1180 • ruOnQ.com/timeout • 520 8th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Time Out offers Dance, Drag, and Billiards in a Member’s Only environment.
NORTH AUGUSTA THE SHACK • b^ • 828.258.2027 • ruOnQ.com/theshack • 425 Carolina Springs Rd, N. Augusta, SC 29841. Offering several ammenities to the North Augusta community.
ROCK HILL THE HIDE-A-WAY • b • 910.251.1301 • ruOnQ.com/thehideaway • 405 Baskins Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730. Hidden from the hussle offering dance, drag, & billiards. Fri-Sun only.
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With so many publications folding so quickly, what does it mean for our community? In short, when retailers and services lose customers they stop advertising. When they stop advertising, especially in niche publications such as the one you are reading, how long before the publication goes under? The recession effects can be seen in all of the publications right here at home. Q-Notes, Stereotypd (formerly OIA), and even OnQ Carolina have dramatically reduced pages per issue. Advertisers are fewer and further between and rates have been slashed to mere pennies. Yet, the business still isn’t there. As a community, when do the people step up and help those publications that have gave them a voice for so many years? Where will our communities voice go when there is no longer local gay publications to amplify them? Not just in the Carolinas, but nationwide, we are losing our resources. So what do we do? Every individual can help. By supporting local gay businesses and patronizing those who advertise in gay newspapers. Not only do you help keep business local but by simply saying “Hey, I saw your ad, product, or sale, in my local gay newspaper”, it encourages them to keep advertising. If you know of a business that isn’t advertising, recommend that they jump on board. Rates are better than ever and it’s a great time to lock in those rates long-term, even once the economy booms again. Sometimes we take things for granted. Our nonprofits, our favorite bars, and even our local gay newspapers. The tragic truth is evident. Publications big and small are at risk, and after 40 years of pride we can’t afford to lose anymore voices. Q
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djplay Peaches. I Feel Cream.
The gender blurring, sexually provocative queen of electronica is back! It’s been almost a decade since she unleashed “Fuck The Pain Away” a song so taboo and lustfully charged it took the world by storm. Even though there was never an official video for the song or any record of radio airplay other than late night college stations. It still managed to make an appearance in movies such as Jackass 2 and Lost In Translation. Hard to believe she recorded it in her bedroom but Merrill Beth Nisker aka Peaches is as dynamic as she is deviant. She plays her own instruments, makes her own beats, and even produces her own albums. Her new album “I Feel Cream” is just as controversial as any of her previous albums. Not being sure what tracks are actually radio releasable, my picks for singles would be “Serpentine” and “Mommy Complex”. Reminiscing of a Baltimore walk beat “Serpentine” is by far my favorite track on this album. Its simple but contagious with its “never a straight line” anti conformity lyrics. “Mommy Complex” is one of the more danceable tracks on this album. It rants “hush now baby, don’t you stress, I’m gonna fill your mommy complex” with an electronic melody over some choppy breaks.
FUN FACT ON PEACHES...
Peaches used to be roommates with fellow recording artist Feist. Before becoming Peaches Merrill was an elementary school music and drama teacher. www.PeachesRocks.com www.myspace.com/peaches
by DJ Middleground
djplay@ruOnQ.com www.ruOnQ.com/djmiddleground
AND NOW THIS ISSUE’S PLAYLISTS... DJ Little Betty • ruOnQ.com/djlittlebetty Hartigan’s Pub • Charlotte, NC 01. I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) – Pit Bull 02. Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas 03. Sugar - Flo Rida feat. Wynter 04. Single Ladies - Beyonce 05. Day & Night (Crookers Remix) – Kid Cudi
DJ Ghost • ruOnQ.com/djghost Scorpio’s • Charlotte, NC
01. Swag Surfin – F.L.Y. 02. She Fine (Halle Berry) – Hurricane Chris 03. Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas 04. Stanky Leg – GS Boyz 05. Birthday Sex (Uptempo Mix) – Jeremiah
She Jay Tigger • ruOnQ.com/grlshejay Visions • Durham, NC 01. Digital Girl - Jamie Fox 02. So Beautiful (Remix) - Musiq Soulchild 03. Walk Dat Walk - Dourrough 04. Give It To Me Right - Melanie Fiona 05. I Wish - Lil Wayne feat. Drake & J. Mills
DJ MiddleGround • ruOnQ.com/djmiddleground The Q Lounge • Greensboro, NC 01. Paparazzi (Moto Blanco Mix) – Lady GaGa 02. Drinks Taste Better When They’re Free (Bimbo Jones Mix) - Electrovamp 03. My Flow So Tight (Anti-Breezy) – Jump Smokers 04. I’m The Shit – DJ Class feat. Kanye West & Estelle 05. L.A. Girls – Jupiter Rising
Carol Henderson, better known as DJ Middleground, can be found spinnin’ as the resident DJ of The Q Lounge, HEAVEN, and other events throughout the Carolinas. Carol currently resides in Greensboro, NC. Get involved in DJ Play! It’s free to participate but space is limited. Contact Carol at djplay@ruOnQ.com with your top 5 playlists!
HEY DJ’S! Don’t forget to build your FREE DJ page at the OnQ gayborhood. www.ruOnQ.com
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You’re not the only one that’s broke.
Get out of the house and into these guys. Exclusive engagements coming to the Carolinas this Summer brought to you by OnQ Carolina Edition. Everyone in attendance will receive prizes including DVDs, t-shirts, bar tabs, and could even walk away with a brand new LCD TV, laptop, or even cash!
What’s the catch? You’ve got to catch us out at the area bars. DETAILS COMING NEXT ISSUE. Another first in the Carolinas as only OnQ Carolina Edition can do it.
pride can be shown in many ways and this year to help our community show theirs, 25% of our adverisement revenue will serve as
donations.
A lot of hard work goes into the privileges we take for granted in our GLBTIQ community today. Since the historic 1969 stand at the Stonewall Inn, we’ve gained many rights, but as we know the fight is not over. Today’s pride events are just as important as the pride shown forty years ago. Festivals, parades, and community centers, are all priceless yet come with a heavy price tag. To help those that help us, OnQ Carolina Edition is giving back. For every advertisement sold between today and August 31st, OnQ Carolina Edition will donate 25% of the ad purchase price to an area pride organization of the advertisers choice. It’s that simple.
Advertisers choose one of the organizations below that they wish OnQ Carolina Edition to donate to. If they can’t decide, we split the donation evenly amongst them all! ATLANTA PRIDE • AUGUSTA PRIDE • BLUE RIDGE PRIDE • BOONE PRIDE MYRTLE BEACH PRIDE • NORTH CAROLINA PRIDE • PRIDE CHARLOTTE • SAVANNAH PRIDE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIDE • TRIAD PRIDE • WILMINGTON PRIDE
25%
Tell your favorite gay-owned or gay-friendly business to advertise with us to help build Pride.