FEATURE
BIG BEAR ROMP 2017 PERFORMERS
CECE PENISTON, LESLIE JORDAN, DJ JON WILLIAMS, DJ MATEO SEGADE, DJ RYAN JONES, PHIL LISOTTA
CeCe Peniston began her recording career in 1991 with the album, Finally, and the album’s first single, Finally, was a #1 Billboard hit and went multi-platinum worldwide. In addition to being featured on more than thirty compilation albums, CeCe thrust passed the one-hit wonder mark and continued with singles like We Got A Love Thang , Keep On Walkin‘, I’m Not Over You, Inside That I Cried, Crazy Love, I’m In The Mood, Hit By Love, and many more. CeCe has toured to soldout venues domestically and internationally, contributed to numerous soundtracks, and made guest appearances on MTV, ShowTime at The Apollo, and VH1. She has established herself as one of the paramount artists of the nineties and of the new century. Leslie Jordan is one of the most consistently recognizable faces in popular entertainment. Winner of the prestigious Emmy Award in 2006 for Will & Grace, he’s enjoyed rapturous reviews for his original stage plays My Trip down the Pink Carpet, Stories I can’t tell Mama, Fruit Fly, and supporting presence in one of Hollywood’s most prestigious, message-minded films of the last decade, The Help. His defining role as Brother Boy in the cult film sensation Sordid Lives evolved into a well-received prequel on the Logo Channel. He’s appeared regularly on American Horror Story opposite Hollywood heavyweights Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson and Francis Conroy. Leslie remains a mainstay as a Stage / TV / Film performer, voice-over artist, fundraiser, spokesperson, out artist, equal rights activist and all around Southern Baptist celebutante. DJ Jon Williams - With 30+ years of nightclub performances under his belt, award-winning DJ Jon Williams will be bringing fire to the dance floor. From coast to coast and internationally, Jon has
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provided his unique sound to clubs, festivals and stages while blending a wide range of music genres. After years playing in NorCal and the Bay area, Jon is now based in San Diego, his 9-year residency at Bear Night San Diego and 4-year residency at BearBar Long Beach going strong and making him a crowd favorite. DJ Mateo Segade - Returning for his second year, Mateo Segade is a nationally touring DJ known for his playful and sweeping energetic sets. A resident DJ for Bearracuda, he’s also spun in Nola, Dallas, Philly, SF and Houston, in addition to regular rotations in LA, Long Beach and San Diego. Despite what he describes as his “unfortunate physical appearance” and an exceedingly reclusive nature, the bear community has wholeheartedly embraced Mateo, with gigs at Bear Night/SD, Bear Bust/Precinct DTLA, Sunday Bust/Faultline, DTLA’s inaugural PROUD Festival, and headliner DJ for the Gear Night party at 2017’s IBC. DJ Ryan Jones has had an established home behind the decks in the Los Angeles club scene – from legendary beer busts to internationally renowned street fairs and festivals all up and down the West coast, his diverse experience enables him to adapt to and please any crowd. Ryan’s role is to drum up the energy of the party and set the soundtrack for events that attendees will remember for a lifetime. Current residencies include Bearracuda Worldwide, Eagle LA, and a quarterly San Franciscobased music/art/performance collective called “SQURRRL.” Phil Lisotta - When he’s not harassing old ladies or chasing woodland creatures, Phil Lisotta spends his free time taunting audiences with creative trivia and witty banter. Join him on Saturday afternoon at the host hotel for an entertaining and hilarious trivia experience you’ll have nightmares about.