Sidetrack, Sat., June 18, 2011. Presented by Windy City Media Group.
Doors 2pm, show 3pm. $10 cover.
Christine, The Glenwood
Single or taken? Single and loving friends!
What do you do when not singing? I write music; it never stops!
Who's your gay idol? Still Ellen--her swag is amazing!
Most played on your iPod? "Beautiful" by India.Arie.
Fav part of performing? Definitely audience response.
Why should you be the next Gay Idol? Because I openly represent and support my people wholeheartedly. The voice is a bonus!
E, The Glenwood
Single or taken? Taken.
What do you do when not singing? I travel and do gardening.
Who's your gay idol? Susan, the DJ at The Glenwood.
Most played on your iPod? I don't use an iPod.
Fav part of performing? The audience.
Why should you be the next Gay Idol? As a gay man I would love to represent the gay community. It would be an honor!
Ben, Crew
Single or taken? Single.
What do you do when not singing? Strive to be filthy/gorgeous.
Who's your gay idol? David Bowie.
Most played on your iPod? "Waterloo Sunset" by The Kinks.
Fav part of performing? The propositions for casual sex.
Why should you be the next Gay Idol? Freddy Mercury said so in his will.
Amy, DS Tequila Co.
Single or taken? Single.
What do you do when not singing? Teach social studies.
Who's your gay idol? My softball team ( big chicks gone wild! ) .
Most played on your iPod? Currently anything by Adele.
Fav part of performing? The drink after.
Why should you be the next Gay Idol? To follow in the footsteps of many hags, such as Lady Gaga, Bette Midler, and so on.
Shaun, Parlour
Single or taken? Single.
What do you do when not singing? Run the Palm Court at the Drake Hotel. Come see me for tea!
Who's your gay idol? Tim Gunn, for his impeccable style.
Most played on your iPod? Anything by Whitney!
Fav part of performing? The crowd having fun and singing along.
Why should you be the next Gay Idol? I love performing and it would be a dream of mine to hold this title.
Casey, Scarlet
Single or taken? Taken. In a relationship with someone truly special for over 3 years now.
What do you do when not singing? I am an actor.
Who's your gay idol? Dan Savage because of his amazing "It Get's Better" campaign.
Most played on your iPod? "Bloody Mary" by Lady Gaga.
Fav part of performing? Definitely audience response.
Why should you be the next Gay Idol? I've always enjoyed being onstage and performing.
Sylviette, Jackhammer
Single or taken? Taken.
What do you do when not singing? I work as a certified nursing assistant and travel in my spare time.
Who's your gay idol? Luther Vandross.
Most played on your iPod? "Spend My Life" by Tamia and Eric Benet.
Fav part of performing? Getting in front of the crowd and making them groove.
Why should you be the next Gay Idol? I'm a vibrant young woman who isn't afraid to let the Creaoke world hear my song.
James, Jackhammer
Single or taken? Taken.
What do you do when not singing? Study journalism at DePaul.
Who's your gay idol? My incredibly accepting and supportive mother, who comes to every show. ( Hi, Mom! )
Most played on your iPod? It's likely something by Adele at the moment.
Fav part of performing? The feeling of being onstage performing for an audience.
Why should you be the next Gay Idol? I believe I have shown the vocal talent, versatility and dedication to deserve this year's title.
TJ, T's
Single or taken? Taken.
What do you do when not singing? Program Coordinator for the International Human Rights Law Institute.
Who's your gay idol? Whitney Houston ( pre-, intra-, and post- ) drugs/Bobby Brown.
Most played on your iPod? "Make Your Own Kind of Music" by Mama Cass Elliott.
Fav part of performing? The fear you get beforehand and the processes of working through that.
Why should you be the next Gay Idol? Because ... it gets better.
Jennie, T's
Single or taken? Taken.
What do you do when not singing? Dancing.
Who's your gay idol? Hmmmm ...
Most played on your iPod? "Turning Tables" by Adele.
Fav part of performing? The adrenaline rush and making people smile.
Why should you be the next Gay Idol? I am unique, have fun, and can see the brighter side of anything.
Michael, Roscoe's
Single or taken? Married since August 2010.
What do you do when not singing? Teach at North Park U, lead worship at Achurch4me? MCC, and coach people through P90X.
Who's your gay idol? Levi Kreis.
Most played on your iPod? "Hardly a Hero" by Levi Kreis.
Fav part of performing? Inspiring others to be their best.
Why should you be the next Gay Idol? To use this opportunity to launch a performing career. I will not take this chance lightly.
GLB, The Call
Single or taken? Single.
What do you do when not singing? Freelance illustrator and indie singer/songwriter/producer.
Who's your gay idol? Don't have any.
Most played on your iPod? A lot of Adele, as well as Sarah McLachlan.
Fav part of performing? I like to look for different ways of conveying the feelings behind the song.
Why should you be the next Gay Idol?: I'm always up for different ways to express myself as an artist.
