Jason Knade
"It’s a powerful moment for me, one that transcends gender and sexuality and really speaks to the universal human emotions of desire, connection, rejection, and the emotional bravery that’s required..."

Sara Quin
"I think we walk a fine line in our band where we are completely proud and comfortable and open about our sexuality."

Quinton Aaron
"I used to get chased by older kids that had brothers that were gang members. I was scared of what they could do to me."

David Schelzel
"I think this record sounds the most like our first two records."

Mike Maimone
"Being more open and honest has made me a better songwriter, a better performer."

Josh Berman
"It's the first show I've ever worked on where guest stars come to us to ask to be put on the show."

Steve Grand
"We've all fallen for someone that we can't have, but it especially rings true in the specific story for LGBT people."

Jeff Balke
"Just to meet the fans and seeing people love your work is just an amazing feeling."

Noelle Scaggs
"We just tried to write songs and make them as strong as possible."

Nick Lachey
"Music's something that we all can enjoy in our own way whether we sing it or listen to it or dance to it or what have you."

Melissa Ferrick
"This record reflects freedom to me. There's so much happiness on this record it can't be denied."

Levi Kreis
"For me, I actually enjoy listening to this album for the first time."

DJ Seth Cooper
"I'm also a huge risk-taker and like to throw the occasional curve ball just to spice things up and at some great, memorable moments to the night."

Tom Tunney
"Pride is everyday for me! My only advice for Pride and Pride activities are let’s be safe and respectful of each other."

Drew Daniel
"We’re sort of like a coelacanth. We're like a thing that shouldn't still be alive but is [laughs]."

Deborah Cox
"I'm looking forward to Pride Fest. I'm thrilled that I'll be back and doing some new music, too."

Jessica Sutta
"The gay community had such a strong following for us. I fell even more in love with the gay community after that but I have always been in love with them."

Ben Rimalower
"I have been obsessed with Patti LuPone all of my life."

Andy Bell
"I love meeting people and I suppose it keeps me in with the kids."

Emily Saliers
"I think playing a queer fest is especially meaningful with the Supreme Court considering its cases and immigration law, which affects my life personally"

Travis Wall

Sean Paul Lockhart
"Oddly enough, I didn't realize just how much of an exhibitionist I was until I left the adult industry."

Dani Toro
"A Spaniard bomb is coming to Chicago, with the best beats for making everybody dance."

Adam Pasen
"Stylistically I’m very much a Fitzgerald, who was really two writers packed into one..."