* V * I * R * G * O *

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Central New York Pride
Kickoff Party@
Spririts Tavern - Syracuse, NY
Friday, June 18, 2004

*V*I*R*G*O* and his band (Gordon Smith, Toshio Mana, and Anthony Maulella) packed up all their glitter and gear and travelled up to Syracuse, NY, to perform at the Central New York Pride 2004 Kickoff Party at Spirits Tavern. During their HOUR-AND-A-HALF set, *V* and the boys warmed up the crowd with a selection of classic 80's party hits, then blew the lid off the joint with a set of powerhouse songs from *V*'s 'Moderate Extremism' LP and his upcoming follow-up album, 'Clarity'.

The crowd at the show was amazing! Shout outs to April and all the energetic, enthusiastic grrrlz who screamed, danced, sang along, and made *V* and the boys feel the love that night! Major thanks and kudos to Ran and all the fine folks at Central New York Pride, and to Steven and the whole staff of the Spirits Tavern. Many thanks to you all for your hospitality and professionalism in putting together such a great event!

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*V*I*R*G*O* decided to see just how shiny he could be for this show.*V*I*R*G*O* ... "How do I look?"*V* tells it to ya straight - "U SUCK!!!"*V* looking mournful ... this must be "Black Coffee".
*V* ... "What are YOU lookin at??"*V* - master of the sidelong glance.Looking somber... *V*'s martini glass must be empty.*V* loves the sultry, heavy-lidded look.
*V* ... "Pleasure tastes better with a little pain."*V* demonstrates the proper usage of a microphone to remove lipstick.*V* ... "Thank you... thank you very much."*V* ..."Aaaaaahhhh!!!"
Bassist Toshio Mana, singing some mean background vocals.Tosh and Anthony are the rowdy kids at the back of the class.Tosh has a reflective low frequency moment.See? Tosh and Anthony. Still rowdy. Still at the back of the class.
Synthmeister Gordon Smith works some of his technological voodoo.Sing out, Gordon.Drummer Anthony Maulella takes his beats VERY seriously.Beat me, daddy, eight to the bar!
The crowd at the Spirits Tavern catches a quick drink (or two) between *V* sets.Lesbians make the BEST fans!

Above photos taken by the very charming Joe Stabb: Joe Stabb. THANKS, JOE!!!



Below are some performance photos and candid shots taken by *V*I*R*G*O* during the CNY Pride Festival the following day. Again, click any image to view at full size and resolution.

Lisa Jackson... "Painted, pretty, shiny, and fabulously done."The Alien Love Child herself, Yolanda.Our favorite Detroit Diva, Mr. Aaron-Carl.
The secret of N.I.M.H.? Toshio Mana self portrait.Our charming host Ran (L), Aaron-Carl (C), and Gordon Smith (R).The incomparable Ida Slapter.
Toto, I don't think we're in Manhattan any more.Toto, I don't think we're in Manhattan any more.
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