* V * I * R * G * O *

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Pride Toronto's "Queers & Beers"
South Stage @ Church & Wood Streets
Toronto, Ontario
Saturday, June 26, 2004

*V*I*R*G*O* made his first trip across the US/Canadian border to meet his fans in the fine city of Toronto. As part of Pride Toronto's "Queers & Beers" rock concert event, *V* shared the bill with Scandalnavia, Lesbians on Ecstasy, and fellow NYC natives Lisa Jackson and Girl Friday. With the help of his bandmates, Gordon Smith, Toshio Mana, and Anthony Maulella, *V* gave the Torontonians a heavy dose of electro-industrial-funk-rock music, NYC-style. We're here to tell you - those Canucks sure know how to party!

At the end of *V*'s set, which featured songs from his 'Moderate Extremism' LP and his upcoming follow-up album, 'Clarity', the lovely (and top-notch) stage manager, Melinda, came up to ask for more, so *V* and the boys whipped out a special surprise and performed cover versions of the classic 80's club hits "You Spin Me Round" by Dead or Alive and "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

Major props to stage manager Melinda and to the impeccable sound engineers at the show, and MANY thanks to the organizers, Pride Toronto, and to their awesome crowd of proud queer music fans for giving *V* and the boys such a warm and enthusiastic welcome to Canada - we'll see you again soon!

Gallery:
The following are photos from *VI*R*G*O*'s performance at the "Queers & Beers" concert. Click on any photo below to view at full size and resolution.

Part of the crowd, waiting for *V* and the boys to take the stage.Gordon says "U SUCK!!!""Organiq" ... *V*I*R*G*O* fondles the mic stand, as usual.Toshio ... All harnessed up, and someplace to go.
Anthony and Tosh ... Ah, the joys of a hot rhythm section!Bend that note, Gordon, BEND IT!!!Bored with the mic stand, *V* now fondles the cable.*V* ... "My body... is yours to use."
We love Gordon... The things he does to a synth are banned in some states.Toshio ... "Cuz IAnthony is happiest when he's nestled in a big pile of shiny drums.


The following photos were taken after *V*I*R*G*O*'s performance and at various moments during the Pride celebration. Again, click on any image to view at full size and resolution.

Stage Manager par excellence - Melinda.The grrlz of Lesbians on Ecstasy RAWKED!!!Lisa Jackson - *V* and the boys got to do two shows with her in two weeks - how fun is THAT???*V* and two of his newest fans. *V* loves you, GRRLZ!
*V* and his posse, en route to the festivities.*V* makes a gesture of peace... but he had to turn his hand around to show his blue glitter nail polish ... OF COURSE!The two best roadies *V* and the boys could hope for ... The Timinator (L), and Juan (R).*V* and the posse, surveying the scene.


The following are photos from our stop at Niagara Falls on our way back home. As always, click on any image to view at full size and resolution.

Niagara FallsNiagara Falls, with the buildings of the Canadian side in the background.GUSSSSHHHHHHH!!!
The Maid of the Mist, making her usual voyage.*V* and Juan, posing as usual.The Posse - what a bunch of hotties!


All photos by The Timinator, Gordon Smith, and *V*I*R*G*O*.
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