Spiegelworld, a traveling cabaret venue decked out in hardwood paneling and chandeliers, is back in New York City and this year features our very own diva de deviance, Justin Bond .

He leads a roster of master cabaret artists including Ute Lemper who, let’s face it, is probably secretly the love child of Kurt Weil and Marlene Dietrich.  Not bad company for an out Artist who’s made just about every major music venue blush with shame…including Carnegie Hall.

Spiegelworld isn’t just a blast from the Weimar past, it’s a faithful reproduction of the glamour and grandeur that ruled Berlin’s and Paris’ underground music scene after WWI but before Germany developed its insatiable taste for repression.

Check out Spiegelworld here, along with its schedule of performances.

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Oh, Rachael Sage fans, have we got a double treat for you!

Treat 1:

You’ve no doubt already seen the hauntingly beautiful video for her latest single “Vertigo”. Let’s enjoy it again together, no?

Treat 2:

When Rachael stopped by our studio to tape Episode 11 of our little web series, she whipped out her trusty keyboard and charmed us with a private performance, including this intimate version of “Vertigo”.

Treat yourself:

You already have her previous (seven!) albums, so head over to iTunes to pick up Chandelier. The amazing Miss Sage is globetrotting these days, and you do not want to miss her when she comes to your area. Keep your eye on our calendar and Rachael’s site to stay up-to-date on her tour schedule.

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Photo Credit: Amy Chace

Rachael Sage tours the world.  She’s got 8 albums under her belt, her own record label, and thousands of fans.  And this week on Homophonic, she regales regally with Alex.

Her new album, Chandelier, is a tour-de-force and she unleashes it all with her trademark charm on our rather star-struck host.  Of course, you don’t wind up an international Out Music Super Star without some good stories from the road.  Rachael’s humble beginning?  Touring with Ani DiFranco.  That’s right.  THE Ani DiFranco.

And if all her tales and glittering tracks from Chandelier weren’t enough, she even graces the homostudio with a live performance of her first single from the album, “Vertigo”.

So buckle up, fellow homophones…You’re about to ride at light speed through the past, present, and future of Miss Rachael Sage.

See it all right here.

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Ron Morris’ new video for “We All Sleep Alone” premieres tonight on NewNowNext on Logo.  Ron says:

The video was directed by Ken Kleiber. Art Direction by Ken Jones Jr. It’s an intimate video that captures the simple message and heart of this song written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child (and previously recorded by Cher). Voting for LOGO’s The Click List will start in a couple of weeks. So get your clicking fingers ready, and I’ll let you know when to start!

“We All Sleep Alone” is available on Ron’s EP Boyfriend and Other Sides of Love:

And for those of us who like lo-fi, here’s a clip of Ron’s version:

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King of The Click List Adam Barta found a few errant minutes between shooting videos in Puerto Rico and cutting a new album to sit down with us on our couch-of-no-return and chat…Homophonic style!

With explicit instructions from Lee NOT to frighten celeb Adam with the usual antics, Alex still got the dish. So what’s it like flying to an island paradise with an entourage to shoot a new video? How does it feel to have every dance producer knocking on your door? And WHAT is the deal with him and Hillary Duff? Find out, thanks to your buddies at Homophonic.

Plus, a spectacular, behind-the-scenes video commentary for his chart-blazing hit “I Wanna Hold You”… What more could you ask for?!

See it all, right here.

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