Dinah Vegas Announces HAVILAND STILLWELL, G.R.L, and BRIAANDCHRISSY To Perform!

Dinah Vegas Brings Hit Girl Group G.R.L., Stage & Screen Star Haviland Stillwell

and YouTube Sensations BriaAndChrissy to Saturday Infinity Pool Party

LAS VEGAS (April 1, 2014) – Dinah Vegas producers announced today that “the next great girl group,” G.R.L, multi-talented performerHaviland Stillwell and YouTube Sensations BriaAndChrissy will perform live at Saturday’s Infinity Pool Party at the main Flamingo Hotel pool during Dinah Vegas, the hottest lesbian weekend on earth, happening April 24-27, 2014.

“Our Saturday Infinity Pool Party at the Flamingo Hotel is one of the biggest events of the weekend,” said Dinah Vegas producer Sandy Sachs.  “This event is all about the girls having a good time and we’re thrilled to bring top caliber entertainment we know everyone is going to enjoy.”

Formed by famed impresario Robin Antin (Pussycat Dolls/Girlicious), the all-girl, American-British-Canadian group G.R.L. is currently burning up the charts as Pitbull's featured performers on his new single, "Wild Wild Love."  This powerhouse five-member group will hit the Dinah Vegas stage to perform songs from their upcoming album including, “Girls Are Always Right,” “Show Me What You Got,” “Vacation,” “Rewind” and “Ugly Heart.”

Singer, actor, writer Haviland Stillwell has been seen and heard on Broadway, television, film, and voicing some of Hollywood’s favorite animated characters. She will be hitting the stage poolside to perform her new hit “Rise in Love” and more.

With over 22 million views and 165 thousand subscribers, the performing duo known as BriaAndChrissy has quickly become YouTube's most popular singing lesbian couple. Known for their catchy songs with inspiring lyrics, the two use music to promote equality around the world.  Catch BriaAndChrissy live on Saturday performing songs from their album “Face Your Fears.”

Friday, April 25 events include Funny Girlz Comedy Show at 8pm at Planet Hollywood and Bling 3 at 10pm at Chateau Gardens at Paris. The Dinah Vegas Infinity Pool Party takes place Saturday, April 26 from  9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the main Flamingo Hotel Pool.  Saturday night’s premier evening event “Vegas White” will be held at the Paris Hotel Rooftop Nightclub under the Eiffel Tower beginning at 10pm.   Sunday’s closing event beginning at noon will be held at Diablo’s. 

The weekend is produced by Girl Bar, in association with Truck Stop Girlz and Total Rewards by Caesars Entertainment. For tickets and more information about all Dinah Vegas weekend events, visit:  www.dinahshoreweekend.com.

VIDEO: Who's at DINAH SHORE 2014?!

by Lauren W

So you'll probably know that the Dinah Shore Weekend kicked off this week, but who is there?

Our very own Bo Sellers (writer here at All Things Lesbian) is there, and she's letting the whole of Dinah - and the Twitterverse - know about it!

(Source: Bo Sellers on Instagram)

Yup, that's Bo on the red carpet!

She also appears to have managed to get a selfie with Abisha Uhl, of the awesome lesbian band, Sick of Sarah.

(Source: Bo Sellers on Instagram)

The Dinah Shore 2014 gang have also sent us this video to share with you. Keep your eyes peeled for the celesbians!

Dinah Shore's THE L WORD REUNION Extended!

DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE 

CLUB SKIRTS EXTENDS THE L WORD 

CAST REUNION TO SUNDAY POOL PARTY

YOUR CHANCE TO MEET AND MINGLE WITH 

KATE MOENNIG, LEISHA HAILEY & LAUREL HOLLOMAN 

ALL WEEKEND LONG

PALM SPRINGS, CA - Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend, in association with SHOWTIME, is bringing back the magic of the hugely popular, groundbreaking lesbian drama, The L Word, with an exclusive “L Word” pool party on both Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 during the legendary Dinah Shore Weekend.

The L Word stars Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig will, respectively, step back one more time into their famed Alice Pieszecki and Shane McCutcheon shoes for an exclusive meet and greet hosted from 2:30pm to 5:00pm on Saturday and from 11:30am to 1:00pm on Sunday at The Hilton Hotel.

Dinah attendees will have the once in a lifetime chance to take photos and get their favorite L Word memorabilia autographed by two of the most popular characters of the beloved, critically-acclaimed television series. In addition, limited edition The L Word swag will exclusively be given away throughout the event courtesy of SHOWTIME.

Also joining the Dinah’s exclusive L Word cast member reunion is Laurel Holloman, aka Tina Kennard, who will be showing and selling her prints of a series entitled “Written on the Body”, poolside at the Palm Springs Hilton Hotel, all day, Saturday, April 5 during the L Word Pool Party and Sunday April 6 during the “Wet & Wild Pool Party”.

As this year marks the 10^th Anniversary of the official television debut of The L Word, Club Skirts and SHOWTIME are proudly commemorating the nostalgia of a memorable era in lesbian culture that celebrated out loud our “girls in tight dresses who drag with mustaches”!

The epic five-day world-renown weekend is already making a lot of noise and is well on its way to be the biggest Dinah EVER. 

You'd never seen anything like it yet … this is going to be an unforgettable year!

For all the latest updates, the full Dinah 2014 schedule of events, entertainment line-up, as well as hotel information, tickets and VIP package options please go to: www.TheDinah.com

Up & Coming LGBT Music: Re-Wyne

by Lauren W

We really enjoy listening to new, lesser known artists here at All Things Lesbian, and this time we've got something exciting for you.

Meet Re-Wyne, a female rap artist from Brooklyn, NY.

If you're a fan of Iggy Azalea but wish she was a little more raw instead of polished and frankly ridiculous, this is the girl for you.

The best thing about Re-Wyne is that she's actually the real deal. No gimmicks like Nicki Minaj, just raw talent to match fellow-Brooklynite, Lil' Kim. What more could you want?!

My personal favourites are Anti-Violence and the more explicit Hoes on my Strap (hmm, we wonder what that's supposed to mean...)

You can listen to Re-Wyne at https://soundcloud.com/re-wyne - totally free!

Don't miss this. She's going places.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewyne.legacy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/re_wyne

LGBT Band Antigone Rising Announces NEW EP

ANTIGONE RISING 

ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF BRAND NEW EP:

“WHISKEY & WINE, VOLUME 1” OUT MARCH 25

“That Was The Whiskey” Gets “Best Country Song” Nomination

at The 13th Annual Independent Music Awards.

Album Release Party April 11 at Mercury Lounge NYC

NEW YORK, NY - Antigone Rising, the New York based all-female-boot-stompin'-alt-country-rock band, has announced the release of TWO brand new EPs, 'Whiskey & Wine - Volume 1" and "Whiskey & Wine - Volume 2”.

"Whiskey & Wine - Volume 1” is set to drop March 25, 2014, on iTunes and the band’s official website and features the singles “Everything Changes”. “That Was The Whiskey”, “Call Me Crazy”, “Magnolia On The Breeze” and “Get To You”. Volume 1 will be followed later this year by "Whiskey & Wine - Volume 2," due out October 28, 2014.

The fab four comprised of Nini Camps (lead singer), Dena Tauriello (drums) and founding sisters Kristen Henderson (bass/vocals) and Cathy Henderson (guitar/vocals), are  showing no sign of slowing down!

Starting on March 25, 2014, the band will begin a never ending cycle, one song at a time, releasing a music video, followed by an acoustic or alternate mix version. The goal is to provide audiences a variety of online content from video interviews to blog posts all year long. Treating each song as a single, the band will dedicate 6 to 8 weeks on the individual promotion of each of the five songs featured on 'Whiskey & Wine Volume 1', and will keep the cycle going all through Fall when 'Whiskey & Wine Volume 2,' gets its Fall release. 

Exploding into the spotlight in 2005, Antigone Rising became the first band on Starbuck’s Hear Music (Lava Records) selling over 150,000 copies of their debut LP. After releasing the 2011 album "23 Red" to great success, touring with acts such as The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, The Allman Brothers Band, The Bangles and Rob Thomas, and traveling to the Middle East, spending time in Israel and the West Bank as cultural ambassadors for the United States Embassy, Antigone Rising introduced last summer its latest single (and accompanying music video), "That Was The Whiskey”. 

The infectiously catchy tune received praise from critics as a foot stompin' mash up, perfectly blending the band's ability to rock with their gift for writing undeniably catchy songs. The video for the single premiered on CMT.com, trending in the top 10 (Watch the YouTube video: http://youtu.be/VA11MDYhd24)

Co-written with Nashville songwriter Lori McKenna (Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Hunter Hayes) "That Was The Whiskey” has just been nominated in the "Country Song" Category in The 13th Annual Independent Music Awards.

The girls have already been turning up everywhere from the pages of Curve Magazine, Billboard, Out Magazine, Buzzfeed, AfterEllen and the Huffington Post to appearances on The Today Show and The Tonight Show, among others. More recently, Kristen Ellis-Henderson garnered much media attention when she and her wife, business executive Sarah Kate Ellis (who was recently appointed president and CEO of GLAAD), were featured on the cover of TIME Magazine's groundbreaking April 8,2013 Marriage Equality issue 

Having dazzled audiences across the globe and invaded our iPods, Antigone Rising has never been more primed to take the musical world by storm!

TOUR DATES:

April 2 Charleston, SC Barn Jam

April 3 Charlotte, NC Double Door

April 4 Atlanta, GA Eddie’s Attic

April 5 Nashville, TN Douglas Corner

April 11 New York, NY Mercury Lounge

April 19 Washington, DC Jammin Java

April 26 Londonderry, NH Tupelo Hall

June 8 Maplewood, NJ North Jersey Pride Festival

July 12 Hartford, CT Riverfest

October 25 Stanhope, NJ The Stanhope House

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW w/ Lesbian Rock Goddesses ANTIGONE RISING

by Lauren W

PHOTO CREDIT: LESLIE VAN STELTEN

That's right, I had the absolute privilege of interviewing this kick-ass band this week! 

Check out the interview below to find out more about Antigone Rising!

All Things Lesbian: Describe your music in no more than 10 words for those who haven't heard you (yet!).

Antigone Rising: Boot stompin' americana-southern-rock-n-roll with harmonies and guitar riffs.  

ATL: You've opened for a bunch of super famous bands. Who do you consider to be your biggest influences in music?

AR: Our biggest influences are The Beatles, The Allmans, The Stones, The Indigo Girls, The Carpenters and great female singer songwriters like Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin and Mary Chapin Carpenter. In that order. Not really. But close to that order. 

ATL: We read somewhere that you performed in Israel a while back, to show how music can unify and bring people together. What was that like? Would you be interested in doing it again?

AR: Traveling and performing in Israel and the West Bank was a life highlight for the band. We got as much from the experience as we gave. We traveled as cultural ambassadors for the United States and we'd go back again in a heart beat if asked. 

ATL: Where is your favourite place to perform? (i.e. a favourite city, a favourite venue, etc.)

AR: Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA has become a favorite tour stop. The Bitter End in New York City is like our home field. Most recently, Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA just outside of DC has become a favorite as well. And Northampton, MA at the Iron Horse has been a longtime favorite venue for us.  

ATL: Tell us about any upcoming tours/gigs you have coming up.

AR: We will be on the road for much of April - we're headed down south with a great singer songwriter, Hannah Thomas. And we're looking forward to getting further west later in the year. 

ATL: Where do you stand on the 'celebrities coming out' debate? Do you think more well-known people (musicians, actors, politicians) should come out to show solidarity and set an example, or do you feel it is more down to personal choice?

AR: I think both things. It's certainly a personal choice, but I believe it's extremely important that public figures come out. Ultimately, it's a personal decision, though, and not one for any of us to judge. I believe that as much as I believe it's important to come out. 

ATL: Do you feel it's easy being out as a musician?

AR: I never thought about it. So yes, it must be easy! 

ATL:  Here's your chance for a shameless plug. Why should people buy your newest album?

Well, we work hard and care about what we do. And I think we made a really great EP that I am proud of. The songs are pretty catchy and relatable, and my bandmates rock, if I do say so myself. And I'll even offer a money back guarantee. But don't quote me on that....!

LESBIAN APP 'DATTCH' REVIEW: Red Head or Sky Diving? There’s an App for That!

by Bo Sellers

I've been online dating since I was 15 (my mom met my step-dad in a chat-room on AOL in 1997 so it’s never been weird for me) and have tried every website and app imaginable.  Recently single, and ready to flirt, I got totes excited when I heard of a new lesbian app sweeping North America.  

DATTCH, originating in the UK, offers yet another outlet for gay and bi ladies alike to filter through eligible-prospects in hopes of finding true love’s first kiss. You can privately connect your profile to Facebook, or make an independent account linked to your email. After making a profile, and posting a half-naked pic, in hopes of attracting a suitable rebound solution to my throbbing heart, I began my trolling.  

The aesthetically-appealing app offers two columns of women on the home-page, making it easy to rifle through the ones that speak to your poonahnah versus the ones better suited for a drunken make-out sesh in a dark dive bar. See a hottie you want to remember? Add her to your wishlist.

The application also offers a fun tab where you can read a blog that caters to various LGBT topics. My favorite feature has to be the “Would You?” tab, as in, “Would you rather message this red head, or would you rather drink a margarita?” “Would you rather learn more about blondie? or would you rather go for a hike?” I learned a lot about myself on this tab.

In summary, that I’d pretty much rather do anything than send out a message platonically conversing with a random chick, that will probably end after a flakey ‘hello’ ‘hi’ ‘you’re pretty’ ‘kthanksbye.’  Nonetheless, it was a fun game to play with about as much emotional investment necessary to choose what you want for breakfast.

The app is easy to navigate and is a fabulous time-killer while your quinoa is simmering. While I feel it has definite potential to create some impactful love connections state-side, the selection ladies is quite limited for now, so there’s only one way to solve that problem, download it.  Seriously.  I need someone to chat to about my failed relationships while I watch trashy TV and paint my nails.