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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 2003)
1 . 2003 » 1 CULTURE ................▼................ The truth is all that matters Musician Mark Weigle helps Portland celebrate Leather Pride Ip? ark Weigle rocks. His music — 7 a comes from the most honest kind of personal place— one » with integrity of tm th and the emotional weight of life. His music moves us, in the course of a song, from one m an’s experience to a universal one. Billboard talent editor Larry Flick chose Weigle’s second album, All That Matters, as one of 2000s Top 10 Best CDs. The magazine later singled him out again in the article “Unsigned Artists Who Deserve Grammy Recognition,” naming his song “A Gcxxl Day" as the Record of the Year. So why isn’t he tin the cover of music mags? Why no V H 1 ? Why isn’t he playing the big venues across the country? Because Weigle is one of those massively talented artists who make big record companies skittish— he writes openly about the gay experience. “I’m glad folks like Melissa and k.d. Bay area are out in their personal lives," Weigle confesses to Just Out. “1 feel like the next step is for GLBT artists to write truthfully about who they are.” The independent Bay Area musician has a large and loyal grassroots following that includes fans of acoustic, country, pop, leather and hears. “I’ve dealt with a lot of frustration in my career," he notes, “hut all along I’ve consis tently heard from folks— particularly gay men— who have had powerful experiences through my music. So I stay motivated to reach them." Weigle’s first album, 1998’s The Truth Is, includes the crowd-pleaser “T he Two Cowboy V G lenn S cofield W illiams style version of Kinsey Sicks’ “AZT” to a cover of “W hen I G o” by Portland’s own Dave Carter (to whom the album is dedicated). Billboard’s Rick insightfully claims Weigle’s stings “honor gay experience without shutting anyone else exit.” But don’t take our word for it. Wei gle comes to Portland for an Oregon Leather Pride Week concert Aug. 3 at Embers. H e’ll also perform a few songs during the Uniform & BuzzCuts Patty at the Eagle, as well as during the Rosetown Ramblers’ monthly country dance, both Aug. 2. “Mark is a wonderful singer and has an amazing stage presence," says Andy Mangels of lnUniform.net, who brought Weigle to town. “I wanted to have a celebratory and fun event for Leather Pride that was not solely about cruising or fantasy hut which was pure entertainm ent." musician Mark Weigle plays in Portland on Aug. 2 and 3 A nd regarding that fickle music industry, hope comes from Performing Songwriter magazine: “Weigle’s songs carry Waltz.” He followed up with All That Matters, with them a sense of decency, compassion, which includes the blazing pop happy “A Good love and trust. If th a t’s an agenda, we should Day.” T hen came Out of the Loop with an all sign up." j n astonishing R & B slash on the body obsession of gay culture, “Love Your Body," and a subcul- MARK W eigle performs during the Rosetown ture’s pride anthem , “Bears." Ramblers’ country dance from 9:30 p.m. to All three albums feature a srruxnh, acoustic 1:30 a.m. Awg. 2 at the Portland Metro Club, style reminiscent of a great singer-songwriter 6/8 S.E. Alder St. Cover charge is $5. See tradition like James Taylor or Jackson Brown. sidebar for other appearances. Weigle’s new album, Different and the Same, is an extraordinarily eclectic collection of well- G le n n S c o fie l d W illiam s writes poetry, prose, crafted covers: from an erotically charged twist plays, periodica and pom m Portland. on Tommy Tutone’s “867-5309" to a Motown- I m U *1 Pride is here again his year there are plenty of times and places to strut your sexy stuff for Oregon Leather Pride Week, Aug. 1 to 10. New to the scene? “D in ’t be afraid,” says Andy Mangels of InUniform.net. “Introduce yourself politely to someone who seems to he interested in the same things you are. Explain you’re new .. .ask some questions. Most people love to talk about their interests, w hether tra ditional or exotic.” Been here before? A h, you know w hat to d o .... T Balls, parties and concerts • F ourth annual Leather, F eathers & F u r Fetish Ball: DJ, dancing, costum e co n test and stage acts. 2 1 + only. Sponsored by Portland Leather A lliance. (8 p.m . Aug. 1. Fez Ballroom, 316 S.W. 11th Ave. $12 from Spartacus and Dancing Muse Boutique, $15 at the door.) • M ark Weigle concert: Ms. Oregon State Leather 2002 Maria Webster opens. Sponsored by lnUniform.net. (7 p.m. Aug. 3. Embers, 110 N.W . Broadway. $10 from Spartacus or Gai- Pied, $15 at the door.) • Q ueer O nly D ungeon Party: Sponsored by Angel of Portland. (8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Aug. 8. Ascension Dungeon, 5224 S.E. Foster Road. E-mail tickets@angelofportland. com.) • Bears in L eather Beer B ust: Sponsored by Oregon Bears. (9 p.m. to midnight Aug. 8. Gail's Dirty Duck, 438 N .W . Third Ave. $8 at the door.) • Bad Girls Mixed Play Party: Pansexual partying sponsored by Bad Girls. (9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Aug. 9. Ascension Dungeon, 5224 S.E. Foster Road. E-mail contact@pdxbadgtrls.net.) Gatherings and socials • Leather Social: Squeaking and drinking. Sponsored by Dustin Posner. (9 p.m. to midnight Aug. 1. Gail's Dirty Duck, 438 N.W. Third Ave.) • Leather Tastings: Demonstrations by local S/M experts. Sponsored by Portland Leather Alliance. (Noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 3. Panorama, 341 S.W. 10th Ave. $3-$5.) • Movie N ight: Sponsored by Portland Leather Alliance. (7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5. Loca tion to be announced.) • Leather & Lace Show: Fetish on parade. Sponsored by the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court. (8 p.m. Aug. 7. Embers, 110 N.W . Broadway. $5.) • Erotica Show & Leather Archives Dis play: Erotic acts, dancing and an exhibit from Chicago’s Leather Archives &. Museum. Spon sored by Blackout Leather Productions. (7 p.m. Aug. 8. Embers, 110 N.W. Broadway. $5.) • Leather Family Barbecue: Potluck pic nic. Bring meat or whatever to grill and a side dish to share. Sponsored by Blackout Leather Productions. (6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 6. Washington Park Rose Garden, Pavilion D.) Dianne Dietrich l*is BRING IN DUS AD K m Si O l I ADMISSION PRICES VALID I URL) 12 1L 03 SO I 22.1 1.121 xvo r by , Fund-raisers and charities • Kinky A uction: Dancing, entertainm ent and an auction to benefit Portland Leather Alliance. (5 p.m. viewing, 6 p.m. auction Aug. 2. Fez Ballroom, 316 S.W. 11th. Free.) • Uniform & BuzzCuts Party: Uniforms encouraged. Haircuts and bootblacking to ben efit Outside In. Musician Mark Weigle plays a few tunes. Sponsored by InUniform.net. (9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 2. The Eagle PDX, 1300 W. Burnside St. $4.) • Leather Pride Bash: Chaps & whips, chips &. dip all to benefit Back to School. Sponsored by the Eagle PDX. ( 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Aug. 9. The Eagle PDX, 1300 W. * Burnside St. $4 ) 2327 east burnside 503.234.8610 stumptown coffee, pastries, vegan treats sandwiches on grand central bread Contests and fanfare • Mr. & Ms. Oregon State Leather Contes tant Meet & Greet: Meet the competition. Spon sored by Blackout Leather Productions. (5 p.m. Aug. 8. Embers, 110 N.W. Broadway. Free.) • Mr. & Ms. Oregon State Leather Con test: Includes traveling display from Chicago’s Leather Archives & Museum. Sponsored by Blackout Leather Productions. (7 p.m. Aug. 9. Embers, 110 N .W . Broadway. $10.) • Victory Brunch and Rose & Thorn Com munity Awards: Food and honors. Sponsored by Blackout Leather Productions. (11 a.m. to l p.m. Aug. 10. Embers, 110 N.W . Broadway. $12.) JH \ EVERY BOON OF GAY EROTICA ALWAYS M STOCK! < @ > H eroes: M en o f Falcon. 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