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Windy City Gay Idol finals voting guide
2013-06-19

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Who's who, the final contestants at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Wed., June 26

JASON

Mary's Attic

Age

24

Relationship Status

Single ... and in LOVE with it!

Your Gay Idol?

Lady GaGa: She donates so much of her time and celebrity to helping the gay community.

Life's soundtrack?

"Desperado" by The Eagles would definitely be on [the list].

Why should you be the next Gay Idol?

Music and performing are my life, and through my art I really want to better the world and inspire people to make positive changes.

JENNIFER

The Sofo Tap

Age

29

Relationship Status

7 years taken.

Your Gay Idol?

I idolize my two friends who just got married after being together for 14 years! Congrats, Heather and Tara.

Life's soundtrack?

"People Like Us" by Kelly Clarkson. It explains itself.

Why should you be the next Gay Idol?

I have the drive and talent to be a wicked awesome singer, plus I'd be a great representation of the femme ladies!

JULIO

The Call

Age

30

Relationship Status

Smitten and attached.

Your Gay Idol?

Judy Garland: She gave me my vibrato and strut.

Life's soundtrack?

Something written by Puccini. Wait, too tragic ... how about "Part Of Your World"? I love serving up fish realness.

Why should you be the next Gay Idol?

Because I have the charisma, uniqueness ... uh, I mean, I can sing good?

TIMMY

Crew

Age

23

Relationship Status

Happily taken, hopelessly devoted, totally gay for Jonathan. Life's soundtrack?

"Tomorrow" from Annie. It's basically my life: ginger; optimist; a singing, dancing little girl.

Why should you be the next Gay Idol?

"Gay Idol," what a tremendous title! I could only hope to achieve this title and represent our community well!

DAVID

Jackhammer

Age

27

Relationship Status

Taken.

Your Gay Idol?

Harvey Milk: The amount of courage it took to take a stand and become visible is inspiring.

Life's soundtrack?

"Don't Panic" by Coldplay.

Why should you be the next Gay Idol?

I've always loved singing and getting others to sing. If I can make people happy through singing that's good enough for me.

JD

The Sofo Tap

Age

34

Relationship Status

Taking applications.

Your Gay Idol?

All the men and women who came before me paving the way for me to be able to just walk down the street holding my partner's hand and not feel ashamed.

Life's soundtrack?

"No Drama" by Mary J. Blige.

Why should you be the next Gay Idol?

I have the talent and personality for what it takes.

MATTHEW

Jackhammer

Age

25

Relationship Status

Single.

Your Gay Idol?

Ellen DeGeneres

Life's soundtrack?

The Muppet Show theme song.

Why should you be the next Gay Idol?

Because I work hard, I learn from my mistakes, and I never forget what's really important to me.

JAMES

Joie De Vine

Age

29

Relationship Status

Married.

Your Gay Idol?

My husband, Dustin, for always supporting my choices, and making me feel like a rock star every single day!

Life's soundtrack?

"That's Life" by Frank Sinatra, etc.

Why should you be the next Gay Idol?

With it being my sixth year in a row as a finalist, I like to call myself the Susan Lucci of Gay Idol. It's time for me to win my Emmy!

RYAN

DS Tequila Co.

Age

28

Relationship Status

Single.

Your Gay Idol?

Does margaret cho count? She works double for me: Gay idol and Asian idol.

Life's soundtrack?

"Hoppipola" by Sigur RÃ"s: Just because you can't understand something does not mean it is any less powerful!

Why should you be the next Gay Idol?

Performing has always been a dream of mine and any opportunity to do so is a gift.

JONATHAN

Crew

Age

24

Relationship Status

Totally committed to and with the one and only "Timmy Willy" :)

Your Gay Idol?

Quite honestly, probably Ian McKellen, moreso to do with Shakespeare than Gandalf.

Life's soundtrack?

Probably "That's Life": I've done so many different things up to this point that it just fits.

Why should you be the next Gay Idol?

I plan to become the next Sinatra and this is the best place to start!

MARIA

DS Tequila Co.

Age

26

Relationship Status

Single.

Your Gay Idol?

Beth Ditto for strength in living unapologetically and Ellen for keeping a positive attitude in the face of hate.

Life's soundtrack?

"Move In the Right Direction" by The Gossip.

Why should you be the next Gay Idol?

I'd bring some diversity to the title, along with powerful pipes that don't quit. I'm a bundled up package of fat, fabulous fierceness.

NICK

Mary's Attic

Age

32

Relationship Status

In a relationship.

Your Gay Idol?

Tough choice, but I must say Freddie Mercury for being the amazing rock front man he was.

Life's soundtrack?

"In My Life" by The Beatles.

Why should you be the next Gay Idol?

I want to represent the gay rockers of Chicago!


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