The first-annual Queer Music Festival kicks off this Friday and Saturday at ROCKBAR on Christopher Street in Manhattan’s West Village. A two-day smorgasbord featuring the best of what’s happening in the GLBT indie music scene, the event is a partnership between ROCKBAR and Monarch Presents, a gay-owned and operated boutique artist agency.
Deluka – Their single “OMFG” was recently featured on VH1 and they’ve opened for Ke$ha and Cyndi Lauper. A badass British power pop quartet, they headline Friday night.
Avan Lava – Feel-good funk with a hint of boy band, they are coming off a sold-out show at the Bowery Ballroom.
Scott Matthew – Featured on the soundtrack to “Short Bus,” this sensitive singer-songwriter is huge in Europe and Japan.
Chaney Sims – Second-generation blues diva with a truly heart-melting voice, she is not to be missed.
Jogyo – A male/female Caribbean/African hip-hop duo that has become legendary for its high-octane stage shows.
Corey TuT – A true New York original, he has built a large and loyal following in the NYC bar scene. His music has been featured on numerous TV and movie soundtracks.
This is a rare opportunity to see world-class acts in an up-close and personal setting. Rockbar has been lauded in TimeOut New York and other places for its killer sound system and intimate, fan-friendly stage.
For the full line-up of artists, times, ticket info and more, go to Rockbarnyc.com and click on the QMF page or go to Facebook and look for the Queer Music Festival 2012 event page.