Here it is, y’all: my headlining set from the Main Room at REAL BAD 37. From the “Shadows” to “Peace Train,” this one was a true labor of love, and I’m so grateful to everyone who showed up “Together” to support me and help make it such a special night. First off, to the REAL BAD committee - especially, Derrick, Kevin, Philip, Chandler, Mario, and Harrison - volunteers who give their time year-round to put on Grass Roots Gay Rights’ events, raising an incredible amount of money for local Bay Area LGBTQ orgs. Thank you for believing in me and supporting me so much this past year. You made this LA lonely boy feel truly special. Stephen J, Stephen M, Jarrod & Zach C, Zach N, Kevin & Carlos, Danny, and Ryan: looking out and seeing each of you out on that dance floor all night made this experience even more magical for me. To my fellow DJs and promoters in the house - George, Brian, Matt, Brady, Deanne, Russ, Dan & Luciano, Jorge, and Carmen - thank you for being peers who lift each other up in an industry that doesn’t always make it so easy. And Conner & Dustin, sharing this musical odyssey with you both was everything! Your talent & musical prowess knows no end. This set was a true journey - with a beginning, a middle, and no end. (IYKYK… thank you, Peter, for the “Drama”) There were some big swings and a lot of musical homage was paid. “One By One” will be out next week and the Dolly montage will be online soon as well. Want a track ID? Drop it in the comments and I’ll happily ID it for you. Surrender all your dreams to me tonight… they’ll come true in the end.
