November 2011
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Sirsy: Little Band, Big Sound - The Interview
by Erin P. Capuano  I wish I could say calling Sirsy a little band with a big sound covered it, but I’d be lying not about the little part of course, there are only two members, and yes their sound is big, but on a scale that’s hard to describe on paper.  My theory has always been that when trying to relay a band’s sound the best advice I was ever given was to just go see them live, so that’s...
Nov 29th
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Help Antigone Rising play an impromtu performance...
by Amanda Vontobel Just a little promotion for our rockin’ friends of Antigone Rising! KnockDown Ninja’s newest project is some fun promo for AR, “For this promotion, you can win signed drum sticks, a Starbucks gift card and best of all Antigone would like to play a live impromptu show and record it for fans. Help spread the word and see something amazing!”, they said...
Nov 9th
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October 2011
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SIRSY at ROCKWOOD - 10/27
  by Erin P. Capuano I wish I could say calling Sirsy a little band with a big sound covered it, but I’d be lying. Not about the little part of course, there are only two members and yes their sound is big, but on a scale that’s hard to describe on paper.  My theory has always been that when trying to relay a band’s sound the best advice I was ever given was to just go see them live, so that’s...
Oct 26th
September 2011
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NHL On Thin Ice With LGBT Community
by Erin P. Capuano  It’s just boys being boys, but is it really?  Monday September 26th the New York Rangers met the Philadelphia Flyers in a classic NHL rival matchup.  Games between these two teams are always downright rough, but this first meeting of the pre-season seemed to have a bit more dirt than usual.  I was aware only a short time into the game that Philly wasn’t here for a...
Sep 29th
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The Not So Gay Friendly Skies of Southwest...
by Lorraine Mazza Leisha Hailey is probably best known for her role as bisexual journalist Alice Pieszecki on Showtime’s former series The L-Word.  The show followed a group of close knit lesbian friends through their trials and tribulations of…well, being gay in LA.  The character Alice was usually the comic relief, but she had an outspoken, stand up for what is right side to...
Sep 28th
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August 2011
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Hey Now Mama, Bet On This - 23 Red
by Amanda Vontobel & Lorraine Mazza Antigone Rising’s much anticipated new release 23 Red finally hits the stores today, August 2nd. This marks the first studio release with Nini Camps in the band, a wise bet that was clear to anyone who witnessed those early gigs such as we did. Since then, AR has been playing shows and crafting the new songs into studio form, which would become 23...
Aug 2nd
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Garrison Starr - Pledge for Great Music
by Amanda Vontobel The wonderful and talented Garrison Starr is recording a new record, “Amateur”. She is raising the money to finish the album, plus some for a 2012 tour. When she reaches her goal amount, she plans to give 10% of the money to the It Gets Better Project. Just another reason to love her. You can pledge on all kinds of cool things. Plus, as a pledger, you will get...
Aug 1st
July 2011
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Something To Say.... Radio!!!
Coming soon! StS is coming to a radio… or we should say, UStream near you! We are joining the podcast world! Starring our very own Amanda Vontobel & Erin Capuano of The Snog Vlog.  We will be talking about all kinds of stuff. Be prepared for ranting and babbling!  ______________________________________________________________
Jul 19th
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The Gay Ain't Going Nowhere, Honey
by Lorraine Mazza edited by Amanda Vontobel Gay.  Lesbian. Homosexual.   Each of those words can stir up controversy, even today despite the  great strides the gay community has made. We now have families that are  more accepting of their gay sons or daughters.  Friends who understand  that we are the same person we were before, minus the lying to ourselves and others part.  We have big...
Jul 14th
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Baby Steps Toward Equality
TIMES TWO BOOK COVERAGE & MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN NEW YORK by Lorraine Mazza edited by Amanda Vontobel press photos for book by Katie Ambrose Times Two is a memoir written by partners Kristen Henderson and Sarah Kate Ellis.  Partners who are committed to each other in every sense of the word, other than through marriage.  Fortunately, that can all change now thanks to Governor...
Jul 2nd
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April 2011
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Announcing Scout's Kickstarter Campaign!
by Amanda Vontobel ___________________________________________________________________________________ We here at StS were sent some exciting news. Independent band SCOUT has started a new Kickstarter campaign for their next CD! We are happy to share the information with our readers and spread the word. Below is what we received from the band: We are so excited to announce the launch of...
Apr 4th
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TIMES TWO - Book Coming VERY Soon
by Lorraine Mazza edited by Amanda Vontobel It is with much excitement that we post about the upcoming release of Times Two, a personal memoir written by Kristen Henderson (Antigone Rising) and her partner Sarah Ellis (Real Simple Magazine).  The book takes us through their journey together as a loving couple who wanted a family, and inadvertently ended up pregnant at the same time. ...
Apr 1st
March 2011
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In Case You Missed It.... BRITTANA LIVES!
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Mar 30th
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BRITTANA LIVES!
written by Lorraine Mazza edited by Amanda Vontobel Glee has always been a pretty gay show.  A bunch of high school kids from different cliques find common ground when they are recruited to join the Glee Club.  They break out into song on the fly.  One minute they’re in the rehearsal room in jeans and hoodies, the next they’re on stage with costumes and props.  And no genre...
Mar 18th
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January 2011
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ALL IN ON 23 RED
by Lorraine Mazza & Amanda Vontobel Are you the gambling type?  Ever hear of a safe bet?  Neither have we… however… 23 Red is about as sure as you can get. What’s 23 Red? It’s the name of Antigone Rising’s new CD that is in the process of being made. The band is going back to their grassroots beginnings and releasing the CD without a label, so they need our...
Jan 20th
December 2010
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Rock The Halls
by Amanda Vontobel We have some new music to share with you from the multi-talented musicians of Antigone Rising. It is a wonderful song just in time for the holidays called This Christmas. It’s not your typical tune for the holiday season. Which is evident, when you listen, that the band made sure was the case. It’s got the warm fuzzy inducing ability, with still being a love song...
Dec 3rd
November 2010
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32 Years Ago We Lost A Hero
______________________________________ Hope will never be silent. - Harvey Milk ______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nov 28th
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Nov 25th
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Brandi Buzzed
by Lorraine Mazza & Amanda Vontobel We here at Something To Say have a lot of love for Brandi Carlile, she was after all our “maiden” blog entry.  At the time Lorraine wrote that blog, she had just started to listen to Brandi, but knew right away she was something special.  Now not even a year later,  Lorraine has seen her three times, and Amanda twice. We’d like to write a...
Nov 18th
October 2010
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Oct 5th
September 2010
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WTGay News - September 25 2010
A few select news stories. Things we just want to talk/rant/snark about. Briefly. by Lorraine Mazza & Amanda Vontobel _____________________________________________________________ Who doesn’t love cup cakes? Good thing those two collaborated on their stories before talking to the reporter (heavy sarcasm).  The family values defense is really lame.  There’s nothing...
Sep 25th
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Sep 22nd
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Blah Blah Vampire Blog Blah
by Lorraine Mazza blog layout by Amanda Vontobel For a few years now, vampire stories have had a resurgence of popularity. That might have been enough for someone to want to ignore True Blood, it certainly was for me when the first season started.  However, a friend of mine convinced me to watch, and I was (forgive the pun) sucked in.  From the opening credits alone, you could tell...
Sep 19th
August 2010
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The Sound of Garrison Starr
by Lorraine Mazza layout by Amanda Vontobel I first saw Garrison Starr as an opening act a few years ago, but I was quickly enthralled enough to catch her own shows.  Garrison’s voice is soothing and sweet with the slightest bit of rasp.  She sings with a real purpose full of honest emotion.  Her lyrics are often uplifting and positive.  According to an aol.com interview, this...
Aug 18th
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WTG News - August 12 2010
A few select news stories. Things we just want to talk/rant/snark about. Briefly. by Lorraine Mazza & Amanda Vontobel ______________________________________________ Take him out of the ballgame…. We say, good riddance!  Baseball players and umpires have been known to go at it from time to time over a bad call.  But, this man’s behavior was disrespectful, hateful and...
Aug 13th
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Our Gayest Blog Yet
by Lorraine Mazza layout by Amanda Vontobel In the 2008 elections, our country voted into office a new administration, a vote for change.  Whether it’s been for better or worse remains to be seen, since we are only at the midterm point.  But for California in 2008, a more specific issue was at stake for its gay and lesbian citizens.  By way of a constitutional amendment known as...
Aug 7th
July 2010
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Jul 22nd
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WTGay News - July 21 2010
A few select news stories. Things we just want to talk/rant/snark about. Briefly. by Lorraine Mazza & Amanda Vontobel ______________________________________________ After life stuff getting in the way and then Amanda’s internet being down for a few days, which was fixed by blowing air on her ethernet cable like an old school Nintendo cartridge. Seriously. We are back! Now on...
Jul 21st
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Jul 1st
June 2010
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Jun 29th
Pride 2010 update
by Amanda Vontobel NYC Pride weekend is coming up! Now, NYC’s festivities officially started last Saturday, the big hootenanny is this Sunday, 6/27. The Parade, PrideFest and everything else. I’m sure we’ll see some of the parade, it’s impossible to miss. Normally, we are more the avoid the chaotic mess types, while at Pride (it is possible). But, both Lorraine and I...
Jun 24th
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Jun 13th
Pride 2010
by Amanda Vontobel Hello everyone! Happy Pride! We here at Something To Say will be celebrating Pride this year at one or two events. One half of us might make it to Long Island Pride on Sunday 6/13, at Hecksher Park, 2 Prime Ave. @ Rte. 25A, Huntington, NY. Even if we are unable to attend that one, you should definitely try to make it! We know there will be good entertainment, as some of our...
Jun 11th
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Leading Ladies - New Film @ NewFest
by Amanda Vontobel Both Lorraine and I will be at NewFest in NYC tomorrow night to see the new film, Leading Ladies. The information is below. Friday, June 11th @ 8:00pm SVA Theater #2 Newfest Film Festival We are very much looking forward to seeing the film. I actually found out about the film by a comment left on AfterEllen by the producers. Couldn’t even tell you which article...
Jun 10th
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You Need To Watch... NOW
written by Lorraine Mazza blog layout by Amanda Vontobel In case you weren’t aware, TV is moving to your computer screen.  In the last year or so, more and more web series have been popping up around the net. The first one that I have watched from the ground up is “We Have To Stop Now”, which stars Cathy DeBuono and Jill Bennett.  The series is written by Ann Noble...
Jun 9th
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WTGay News - June 6 2010
A few select news stories. Things we just want to talk/rant/snark about. Briefly. by Lorraine Mazza & Amanda Vontobel __________________________________________ First up, one small step for gays, one giant leap for humankind. Federal workers can start applying for benefits next month. _______________________________________________ Next…. we have…. Eve Tushnet: Gay,...
Jun 6th
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Jun 4th
May 2010
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Lola: She Came, We Saw, The Film Conquered
written by Lorraine Mazza blog layout by Amanda Vontobel all photos by Sophia Wallace It’s been about a year since “And Then Came Lola” was thrust onto scene and what a year it’s been.  As the film made the rounds on the LGBT indie movie circuit, the momentum of interest and excitement kept building steadily after each screening.  Now Lola has recently been...
May 31st
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May 13th
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WTGay News - May 10 2010
A few select news stories. Things we just want to talk/rant/snark about. Briefly. by Lorraine Mazza & Amanda Vontobel ______________________ First we have Sgt. Cooper-Harris A quote taken from Former Sgt. Tracey L. Cooper-Harris in her letter to President Obama where she shares the disturbing account of her time in the military:  “A bullet doesn’t discriminate because of...
May 11th
For Chely Wright, Life Begins at 39
written by Lorraine Mazza blog layout by Amanda Vontobel   Last week, there was buzz floating around the internet that a closeted celebrity was going to come out on May 5th.  People Magazine was going to run the story to coincide with this artist appearing on a few TV shows.  However, the story somehow broke over the weekend, and it was revealed to be country singer Chely Wright.  I’ve...
May 6th
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Helen Wagner – Television Legend
written by & layout by Amanda Vontobel I sit here after watching the first episode of As The World Turns to air after Helen Wagner’s passing. The first episode she will never get to see. Helen passed away on May 1, 2010 at the age of 91. She played the role of Nancy Hughes since day one, April 2, 1956. And she spoke the very first words, “Good morning, dear.”, to ever be spoken on the...
May 3rd
April 2010
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WTGay News - April 28 2010
A few select news stories. Things we just want to talk/rant/snark about. Briefly. by Lorraine Mazza & Amanda Vontobel ____________________________ First up: Nudge the “gay” dog If de-sexed = gay then there’s going to be a lot of angry gays out there. Maybe ole Nudge here is just transitioning or perhaps a eunuch. Can’t a dog have his (or her) privacy? And wait...
Apr 29th
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Much Ado About "Anyone But Me"
written by Lorraine Mazza blog layout by Amanda Vontobel There are many great reasons to watch “Anyone But Me”, the riveting new web series written and produced by Susan Miller and Tina Cesa Ward.  The writing is clever and the storyline flows easily.  You get a lot of information in each episode, yet there’s a little bit of a cliff hanger at the end of each one.  The...
Apr 27th
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Apr 25th
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Apr 23rd
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Apr 22nd
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Apr 21st
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Apr 19th
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The Runaways - Love Is Pain!
written on April 16, 2010 by Lorraine Mazza photos/blog layout by Amanda Vontobel I admit as a kid, I wasn’t too aware of The Runaways other than that it was the band Joan Jett was in before she became *Joan Jett* and all that encompasses.  I’m probably not alone in that regard since The Runaways story was sort of over before it began.  But I’m older now and have a much...
Apr 17th