Entertainment
Meet our performers and speakers!
Drag Performers
Natalie Taylor
Drag Performer & MCHello Everyone! My name is Natalie Taylor, your Oneonta Dancing Diva and your hostess for Pride 2023!! I've been involved with Oneonta Pride for 3 ish years and it's be an amazing experience. Natalie Taylor is here to represent for the Latina Divas of the world, pulling inspiration from from family as well as your mainstream divas. I'm beyond excited to perform for you all, and want to remind you, you'll always have support from Natalie Taylor! HAPPY PRIDE!!
➡️ Instagram: @_Natalie__Taylor
📧 Bookings: [email protected]
💸 Venmo: @Geo-Michael
CashApp: $nattaylor2015
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Ryder Knightly
Drag PerformerHello everyone, I'm Ryder Knightly. I've been performing since 2015, I started out in Binghamton but now I travel all over ny and Pennsylvania. I've even gone to Ohio to compete for a national title. Performing was my outlet to be comfortable in my own skin, as a transman but now I perform because I enjoy entertaining. I can't wait to celebrate our pride together. See you all!
➡️ Facebook: Ryder Knightly
📧 Bookings: [email protected]
💸 Venmo: @Ryder-Knightly
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Bloody Valentine
Drag PerformerHello, lovelies! I'm Bloody Valentine, Oneonta's cryptic goblin! In my spare time I enjoy making art, playing games on my switch, hanging with my cat, and adding to my tattoo collection. When I'm not in drag, you can catch me around town being a public nuisance. I'm so happy to perform for ya'll. Let's party!
➡️ Instagram: @BloodyXFang
📧 Bookings: [email protected]
💸 Venmo: @BloodyxFang
💸 Venmo: idkman69
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Jahyra Joelle
Drag PerformerI started drag in 1998 in nyc with a few friends, after seeing some gorgeous entertainers grace the stage. I said I wanted to be just like them. Well my family and I moved to upstate ny and I stumbled upon a small club in highland ny called prime time and met some fabulous friends/ entertainers and that became my stepping stone. I entertained pageants, contests and shows. And it became non stop traveling. One day I saw an ad for a competition in Albany ny at water works pub and so I said why not. I competed against 20 something girls and I won!!!! I met a performer named ms Hazel and she brought me to Phoenix in Albany and said to the host there book her she's going to change the game. And I became the "it" girl for many years in Albany traveled. I won pageants shows and hosted many gigs, raised money for multiple charities. One day I had just way too many shows and stress in my life didn't like where I was in life. Went a dark tunnel and rather than killing myself I called a friend and after the conversation moved to Oneonta ny for a quiet life. A few years off of shows I met Lilly bola via Facebook and she took and chance on me and I haven't stopped performing since. I enjoy telling you all a story through my drag.
➡️ Instagram: @mrgrumpytat
📧 Bookings: Contact me through Facebook
💸 Venmo: @Joel-Gonzalez-478
💸 Paypal: [email protected]
DJ
DJ: Geoffrey Doyle
Geoffrey Doyle is the Executive Director at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center in Oneonta. He has been working at Foothills since 2007, and has been an active participant, supporter and patron of the arts in Oneonta, and the greater Otsego County area, for most of his life. Geoffrey is experienced in all facets of event planning, event production, promotion and venue management. Over the course of his career, Geoffrey has accumulated 20+ years of hands on experience in concert production, audio recording, lighting and sound for theatrical productions, and all management of all varieties of performance based and civic events. Geoffrey has also been a firm ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and the proud recipient of the OPA 2018-2019 Ally Award.
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Bands/Musicians
Rickety Fence
Rickety Fence plays an eclectic mix of folk, classic rock, and Americana. We throw in some surprises now and then, too.
Our sets typically range from classic rock such as Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, and Grateful Dead. We pepper in old country, like Johnny Cash, and even some bluegrass tunes. We just play songs we love, and we hope you will love them, too.
📧 Booking: [email protected]
➡️ Facebook: Rickety Fence
🎧 Souncloud: Listen Now
💸 Venmo: @amy-crouse-powers
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Khalil Jade and Friends
Khalil Jade, a captivating singer-songwriter renowned for her acoustic renditions will be joined by the versatile bassist Caleb Confer and the powerfully expressive vocalist Mystic Shan. This dynamic trio promises an unforgettable set, blending nostalgia with a fresh and vibrant energy.
➡️ Facebook: khaliljademusic
🎧 Spotify: Listen Now
➡️ YouTube: kjcmelody
💸 Venmo: @khaliljademusic
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Terrance Frost
Terrance, a singer/songwriter from the Capital District area, is beyond thrilled to be performing at his first Pridefest! He has made a name for himself all over the Albany area with his powerhouse vocals and has most recently been seen on stage touring with East Coast Tributes as NY's premiere Bruno Mars impersonator. Happy Pride Everyone!
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Orpheus Theatre
Opheus Theatre could not be more honored to present some excerpts from their just wrapped up show "RENT;" an iconic show that was considered groundbreaking 20 years ago with how it tackled so many issues facing the lgbtqia+ community.
🌐 Website: OrpheusTheatre.org
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Holbrook-Wade Dancers
Holbrook-Wade School of Dance has been teaching dance and celebrating uniqueness for over 50 years! Everybody and EVERY BODY is welcome!
🌐 Website: HolbrookWadeDance.com
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