Free concerts to promote LGBT+ voting in New Jersey (Somerville, New Hope, Asbury Park)!
All 3 include my favorite lesbian commedian Suzanne Westenhoefer!
PRIDE ROCKS SOMERVILLE, NJ
- Wednesday, October 30 – 7-10pm. Doors at 6:30pm
- Tickets (Free!)
- Welcome to Pride Rocks Somerville! A Free Concert to Get Out the Vote! Join Jersey Pride, Inc and Garden State Equality at *Village Brewing Company for a night of music and activism. We are thrilled to have comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer and musical artist Sabrinna Dias perform live. Let’s come together to celebrate pride, enjoy great music, and make our voices heard at the polls. See you there!
PRIDE ROCKS NEW HOPE, PA
- Friday, November 1 – 7-9pm EDT. Doors at 6:30pm
- Tickets (Free!)
- Welcome to Pride Rocks New Hope: A Free Concert to Get Out the Vote! Join Jersey Pride and New Hope Celebrates at the New Hope Inn and Suites for an evening of music and activism. We are thrilled to feature comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer along with community speakers. Let’s come together to celebrate pride, enjoy great music, and make our voices heard at the polls. See you there!
PRIDE ROCKS ASBURY PARK, NJ
- Sunday, November 3 – 3-6pm EST. Doors at 2:30pm
- Tickets (Free!)
- Welcome to Pride Rocks Asbury Park: A Free Concert to Get Out the Vote!! Join Jersey Pride, Inc and Garden State Equality at The Stone Pony for an afternoon of music and activism. We are thrilled to have comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer and musical artists Christine Martucci and the Band of Love, Josh Zuckerman, and the fabulous drag performer Lady Celestina perform live. Let’s come together to celebrate pride, enjoy great music, and make our voices heard at the polls. See you there!
Suzanne Westenhoefer
Imagine a truth-telling, hilarious, bold lesbian Barbie and a picture of Suzanne Westenhoefer comes into focus. There’s been nothing in her closet but her clothes since 1990 when she burst onto the comedy scene (on a dare, nonetheless).
With her platinum locks, immaculate makeup and chicest blazer, Suzanne personified 1990s lesbian chic when appeared on Sally Jesse Raphael’s “Breaking the Lesbian Stereotype” episode.
She has been breaking through barriers from being the first lesbian comedian with an HBO comedy special to the first lesbian comedian to perform on “Late Night with David Letterman” and all points in between.
The girl who grew up on the wrong side of Amish country has been advocating for LGBT rights, women’s rights and choice, and other causes since the 1980s.
Suzanne’s longtime passion for couponing and stockpiling toiletries paid off as she supplied her block with toilet paper during COVID’s darkest days. Yes, she saved their asses.
It doesn’t matter whether you are in line for a TSA screening or in a sold out auditorium, Suzanne will not stop until she has your rolling with laughter. Nothing is off limits to her. Every show is an off-the-cuff, unscripted laugh riot.
When asked why she is lending her talent to this Get Out the Vote series this year, Westenhoefer explains, “As an open lesbian comic, there’s nothing more important than voting and encouraging others to do so as well. Join me as we laugh and celebrate the best part of being an American.”
Sabrinna Dias
Sabrinna Dias is Jersey by way of Brazil. She is Jersey grown, hailing from Newark and brings every flavor of her influences in pop, hip-hop, rock, R&B, soul, funk, jazz, Bossa nova, samba, and salsa to her work. She is a versatile talent, combining these styles into a unique sound. A finalist for The Voice, she’s been mentored by John Legend, Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello - come hear why. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Sabrinna uses her platform to advocate for acceptance, love, and equality. With plans for local concerts and a global presence, Sabrinna Dias is an up-and-coming star with a bright future ahead!
Josh Zuckerman
Josh Zuckerman is a talented musician known for his unique violin playing that transcends traditional boundaries. With six albums and three singles to his name, Josh has carved a niche in the music world, blending various genres to create a sound that is distinctly his own. His artistry showcases not only his technical prowess but also his emotive storytelling through music.
Collaborating closely with a remarkable group of musicians, Josh’s sound is enriched by the rhythmic expertise of Paul Galiszewski on percussion, the melodic depth provided by Julian Michalski on bass, and the dynamic energy of Tom Briant on lead guitar. Together, they crafted a distinctive blend that captivated audiences before the pandemic put a pause on their performances.
As they look forward to reuniting and sharing their music, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in Josh’s evolving sound, filled with hope and creativity that only comes from a shared passion for music.
Lady Celestina
Lady Celestina - Do you love drag? Do you love beautifully dramatic performers? Then The Lady Celestina is your cup of tea! This fabulous Asian-American drag queen is a Jersey girl through and through! Her love of drag started with the education and prevention work she was doing with Project Real in Asbury Park. She did one of her first drag looks with a top hat and it completed the look, then the next time she went out, someone said “OH! You’re the one with the top hat!” and she decided then and there that her outfits would be built around that signature look. Her custom top hats and fluid fashions are only the frame for her talent – in her interview on thotyssey.com she says “I always try to take performing and treat it like you’re seeing a little clip of a Broadway show.”
