The layering on that wig was fierce

Can I start by saying I hate the bar named Therapy.  It’s always way too loud, and the narrow setup makes it hard to communicate with anyone that’s not shoulder-to-shoulder with you.  That being said, MicHELLe told us he was performing at Cattle Call, so you know I was getting serious friend points when I walked up that famed deathramp to hell staircase to the second floor.

MicHELLe was so nervous.  I’ve heard him sing before, but I’m guessing he hasn’t technically performed since senior year in college.  He briefly greeted us before disappearing.  I took a seat with MicHELLe’s crew from college and made friendly talk, taking advantage of the Stoli special.

Why did Peppermint open the show in a fur stole and perform “Save the Best for Last” by Vanessa Williams?  And then why did she go into “Doo Wop (That Thing)” by Lauryn Hill?!  And then why did she pull me out of my seat by my arm (don’t be fooled… drag queens are strong!) and whisper, “get ready to sing” on the bridge?  “Get ready to dance when the music comes in!”  I’ll tell you why: because every time we go to fucking Cattle Call, I get stuck in that seat right by the stage in the spotlight!  I can’t.

“Are you guys ready for our first performer?  She is a Cattle Call virgin, and for me, she wins just for her name.  Everybody welcome Belize Navidad!” 

MicHELLe came out from the kitchen doors, backstage wearing a purple halter dress, a brown layered wig, and whore-red lipstick.  I. Died.  

Is that a Whitney Houston track I hear?  No, she is not going to sing “I Have Nothing” from The Bodyguard!  I really can’t.  

Everyone laughed when she busted out with her bass voice an octave lower than Miss Houston’s original, but she gave a great performance, and the crowd showed her plenty of love.

 

MicHELLe, can we take a trip to Sephora?  Maybe get some eye/lip liner, lashes, eye shadow, rouge, foundation, and maybe some powder?  The layering on that wig was fierce though! 

After Miss Navidad and a killer real-girl performance of “I Am Changing” from Dreamgirls (which included a perfectly-pitched whistle-register note… think Mariah Carey pre-glitter), another drag performer came out. 

She had a fierce boots…

Though I can't say I'm a fan of the granny-panties-just-peeking-through look in any context. 

Then came a knockout performance.  The two young men called themselves “I Am”.  MicHELLe turned to each other: “Like Sasha Fierce?”  I guess so because they sang a snippet of “Halo” (adjusted to a singable key, of course) that was rather amazing.  But it wasn't just singing. 

Thank you, Urban Sprawl for providing background vocals, especially at the end of the video.  It was only Wednesday, so I had to take my leave early.  Did I mention I was planning a big night for Thursday?  Yeah. 

Check out my review of The Ting Tings' We Started Nothing here.


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