PrideFest 2017!

Pride Radio Dance Party

Pride Radio is America’s first gay radio station and they’re coming to Pittsburgh to play the best songs all day long just for you!

Zip-Line down Liberty Avenue!

Experience the ultimate rush as you zip line 300-feet down Liberty Avenue. Purchase tickets at pittsburghpride.org/tickets

Could you live in a Tiny House?

Visit the 84 Lumber exhibit and see the cottage-style tiny house Shonsie! For more info, visit 84tinyliving.com

Children’s Activity Area

A popular stop for the young and the young at heart! This area is filled with large inflatables as well as a crafting area.

Melissa Crispo’s voice is like listening to Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow and Stevie Nicks all wrapped up into one. Her songs are a diary of her soul & her passionate lyrics why her fan-base stretches all over the U.S. Check her out on iTunes, Pandora or Amazon or at melissacrispo.com

Danny & Jimmy, also known as the Canales Bros., are a Latin urban duo from Arlington, Va., whose music is well known for bringing good vibes and incredible energy. Past performances include the 2015 National Cherry Blossom Festival, 2014 Pentagon Cancer Awareness Festival, and Fiesta DC. canalesbros.com

J and the 9s are a hard hitting, glam punk rock experience from Brooklyn that breed together rock and roll, punk, lyrical spontaneity, glam visuals, a rock flute, and a very interactive stage show.
reverbnation.com/jandthe9s

Hailing from Nashville, the Darkest Hearts are a driven hard rock band whose sound showcases organic and earthy blues/punk and hard rock overtones. thedarkesthearts.eu

Manny Phesto is an American hip-hop artist of Puerto Rican descent. He’s been featured on the bill at Soundset Music Festival (the world’s largest all Hip-Hop festival) and toured throughout the islands of Hawaii on the Intra-Island Music Tour. mannyphesto.com

The Foxfire’s name came from a folklore term for bio-luminescence. Their sound combines the ethereal, raw nature of post-punk, indie pop, and folk. Their sound became known as “Seagaze” which is inspired by the band’s love of the beach and the ocean. thefoxfires.com

Wild Planes is a pop/rock band from New York City that blends elements of pop, rock funk, and R&B. Known as a fun band with an unmatched energy and a big personality, Wild Planes creates timeless music that everybody can enjoy. wildplanesband.com

The Turbos are a high-energy, alt-rock, quartet from Columbus. The name “The Turbos” is derived from the influence that the Columbus Rock scene had on them. They recently released their first EP “alternator.” theturbos.com

York, Pa. resident and former “American Idol” Season 10 contestant Brandon Parsons was a performer at Howl at the Moon in Baltimore when the Pulse Nightclub shooting happened in Orlando. It touched him so deeply that in two days he wrote and recorded “Forty-Nine Times.” Dedicated to each of the 49 victims, the video now has nearly 200,000 views on You Tube. We’re thrilled to have Brandon join us to perform his amazing tribute song as we mark the one-year anniversary of the tragedy.

Reyna is a band formed by sisters Victoriah “Vic” Banuelos and Hannah Gabriela “Gabby” Banuelos, previously known as Milwaukee band Vic and Gab. With a new name and a new synth-pop sound, Reyna is one of five acts featured in the 2016 edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Wisconsin Bands to Watch. They’ve performed at Milwaukee Pride twice and their new synth-pop sound is called “Spill Your Colors.” reynatheband.com

Diagnosed with a rare eye disease at 16, Danie Ocean has seemingly not allowed life’s challenges to stop her from doing what she loves. She has exploded onto the Philadelphia & NYC r&b scene with a voice that sounds like a mix of Dionne Ferris and India Arie. Danie has performed at many Prides across the U.S. and is a proud, gay, married African American woman. reverbnation.com/danieocean

Pittsburgh based Dinosoul is a dark pop indie rock band who released their first EP Dimension in November 2016. Dinosoul has worked to solidify a cohesive sound, incorporating each member into the creative process.
dinosoul.bandcamp.com

Just B. Polo is a rising hip-hop emcee from who has performed on the Beatport Stage at the Vans Warped Tour, Summerfest, and supporting slots on multiple Chris Webby tour dates. His fast-paced lyrical swagger combines sticky hooks with a dynamic rap structure. marcobellomo.net

Asher Brown is a transgender singer/songwriter from Iowa City back with a new name, a new sound, and a new lease on life. Asher uses his unique
fingerstyle guitar playing and newly found rich and gentle voice to write about the personal and political experiences of living as an out trans person. asherbrownmusic.com

Myles Jéh presents a nostalgic R&B/Hip-Hop sound made to entertain, provoke thought, and connect with others. Hailing from Massachusetts, Myles has experienced the highs and lows of life and can relate to a wide spectrum of audiences. His music can make you dance, make you think, or even make you take action. mylesjeh.com

Trapped in Static This alternative rock/indie band uses their life experiences as inspiration for their lyrics while they connect with the listener through rock-and- roll infused messages of overcoming obstacles with a tinge of sorrow-filled hope.
trappedinstatic.com

Wyland is an up-and-coming quartet who has appeared alongside Mumford & Sons, Alabama Shakes, and the Vaccines, to name a few. The bad blends atmospheric rock and a modern pop sensibility with traditional strings and piano. wearewyland.com

Vigil and Thieves This Kansas City indie alternative quartet has honed in on dynamic and lyrically-driven song structures that have been compared to live poetry. Their debut album, [defective] book one, received high praise and the band received first place in the Judges’ Choice category in the 2016 Human Rights Campaign Battle of the Bands. They have performed at both Kansas City Pride and St. Louis Pride.
vigilandthieves.com

Taija New is an ambitious hip hop artist who has released two singles, Al Capone and Newbian King, both of which were named ”Up Next” by Hot 93.7 in Hartford, Connecticut. Newbian King was selected by Pandora, which led to her very own radio channel on the site, Taija New Radio. Last fall, she released the single “Glitter,” which is dedicated to the Pulse Nightclub victims and survivors. taijanew.com

Rachel Marie has been called a cunning wordsmith and precociously sophisticated. Her music has the social awareness of folk with a moderate dose of snark. The Bethlehem, Pa. native has made regular appearances at Musikfest and at the acclaimed folk venue Godfrey Daniels where she has shared the stage with Antje Duvekot and the Kennedys. rachelmarie.com

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Crystal McLeod aka Crystall Babii is one of the hottest up-and-coming R&B artists. Half Barbadian and half Trinidadian, Crystall counts Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Usher, Jay Z, Eminem and Snoop Dog among her major influences which led to her rapping and singing. crystallbabii.com

Boston-based hip hop duo Dark Matter is rapper Mad S. and vocalist Destiny Claymore, who identifies as bisexual. Their music has been called haunting and real as they dive into subjects many are afraid to talk about. Some songs depict their own personal journey through life while others oœer ways to overcome and gather as one for a better world. claymoremads.com

Singer/songwriter Dar Stellabotta is a female LBGT artist hailing from Southern Maryland. Dar possesses an original sound and style and writes her own songs inspired by true life events. Nowadays, you can ‰nd Dar performing at music festivals around the U.S. hdarstellabotta.com

Trans female Nikki Exotica was a professional singer performing electro-dance pop shows when she had a vision of creating America first pop trans group. Secret Girls is a talented group of diverse women who have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Performing at a variety of venues and making countless public appearances all the while recording new songs, this talented group has earned the admiration and affection of critics and fans alike. secretgirlsworld.com

Neo funk band MojoFlo is as known for their captivating stage performance as their infectious rhythms and catchy lyrics. They were named “Best Band” in 2016 by both Columbus Monthly and (614) Magazine for their dynamic live shows featuring vivacious vocalist Amber Knicole. From aerial performances and Soul Train lines to hula hoop choreography and near-cringe-inducing leaps off the drum riser in 6-inch heels, this lady has a knack for leaving audiences enthralled. mojoflomusic.com