Saturday, June 9
Pharah Phitted
Pharah Phitted is a singer, song-writer, rapper, entrepreneur and model. She has opened for Dej Loaf, Lil Kim, Young MA, and Cassidy. She recently released her first official EP entitled “Lity in The City” and she continues to create visuals that reflect her creativity in music and art. Follow her on Instagram @Pharah_official_page
Shemuwel
An up and coming contemporary pop artist, Shemuwel grew up listening to gospel music and touching the hearts and minds of people with his voice at age 5. He has shared stages and opened for En Vogue, Jennifer Holiday, Sheila E, and Adam Lambert. shemuwelmusic.com
JLine
JLine’s music combines electropop beats and personal, self-written lyrics that explore all aspects of his musical personality. His music videos have been added into MTV and VH1’s rotation, while outlets like Popdust, NKD Magazine and ManEDGED flock to showcase his unique look and sound. jlinemusic.com
Rocki Boulis
Pittsburgh native and R&B/pop singer Rocki Boulis has been singing since she was three and started realizing around eleven that she wanted to purse a career in the music business. Her first EP was released on 2014 and features the single “Girl Code,” a duet that features X Factor winner Melanie Amaro. Look for her first album out soon! Follow her on Instagram @RockiOfficial and on Facebook @RockiOfficialMusic
Diva Dolls
Rising rappers Krystal Shades and Nia Wild (Diva Dolls 2d) are set to make their self-titled debut this summer. Stardom does not come as a surprise to this up-and-coming group as they are daughters of producer EyeQ Banks. Their colorful lyrics and flavorful delivery is painting musical rainbows in the industry. Their latest release “Shop Till U Drop” is garnering attention all across the country.
Stephen Rubinosky
Stephen Rubinosky is a 21 year-old pop/rock singer from Pittsburgh whose music grabs your attention along with his stage presence. He release a new cover song “Bedroom Floor” in March and is hitting the road this summer to promote his music even more. Follow him on Facebook @StephenRubinosky
Both days of PrideFest will also include performances from the region’s drag queen and king community, including the winners of Miss Gay Pittsburgh Pride, Miss Gay Pittsburgh Teen Pride, Mr. Pittsburgh Pride Drag King and Miss Pride Femme Fatale.
Sunday, June 10
DJ Barry Harris
We’re thrilled to welcome world renowned DJ Barry Harris to the Pride Radio Dance Party. Barry is best known for Whitney Houston’s Top 5 global hit, “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay” which remains in steady rotation around the world today. In 1998 Barry relocated from Toronto to Los Angeles and became the mastermind behind the remix team Thunderpuss, producing more than 40 #1 Billboard Dance remixes including hits for Madonna, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Cher, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion, Donna Summer and more. A veteran of the Toronto DJ scene, Barry currently holds a monthly residency at Fly 2.0. He continues to tour the U.S. and remix dance club favorites, advancing his solo signature sound to Cardi B, Drake, P!nk, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Drake, Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj… and many more yet to come!
RV Mendoza
RV Mendoza is a queer, Filipinx, disco pop songwriter and performer whose song played on the MTV show “Teen Wolf” in 2013 led to the release of his first album “Uhaw Island.” RV has been featured on Buzzfeed, TEAM magazine and Scout. Find him on Instagram @ RVxMendoza and on Spotify.
The Random Hubiak
Originally from Venango County,The Random Hubiak has performed at the Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg and the Singer Songwriter Cape May Conference in NJ. His lyrics for his upcoming single, “Dumb as Dirt and Slick as Oil (Coal Oil Johnny’s Lament),” recently won third prize for the lyrics-only contest and were published in American Songwriter Magazine. therandomhubiak.com
Hannah Lurry
Hannah Lurry is a 16 year-old recording artist from Cleveland who was discovered at a youth talent show. Soon after she landed a record deal and is featured on a song with 13-year old hip hop recording artist E’Javien Franklin. Hannah’s lead single “Don’t Come Back” debuted at #4 on the UK pop charts. hannahlurry.com
Badluxe
A funky indie pop band from Pittsburgh, Badluxe has a dreamy, head-bopping sound inspired by a blend of vintage pop, funk, and R&B. Driven by lead singer Cea Carlesi’s smooth vocals and lyrical honesty, Badluxe effortlessly finds sticky-sweet pop melodies punctuated by an R&B groove bringing their self-described “petty pop” to life. badluxe.com
Rukkis
A Pittsburgh native, Rukkiss is a hip-hop/rap artist known for her versatility and energetic stage presence. Due to Rukkiss’s ability to blend hip hop with numerous genres she continues to elevate music. Even more important she turns the mood up a notch in each story she shares through her lyrics. Check her songs “Russian Roulette,” “Walk Away” and “Psycho” at reverbnation.com/rukkiss12
Renaissance City Choir
RCC is western Pennsylvania’s only LGBTQA choral group. Their programming blends challenging contemporary music, commissions of new works, an ambitious traditional repertoire, and music from various world cultures. rccpittsburgh.com
The Rooks
The Rooks have spent the last three years and change making noise across New York City and the greater Northeast, gaining substantial recognition for their debut EP “Something You Can Take,” follow up single “Twister” and most recent releases “Secrets” and “Intermission (Wires).” They would love for you to join the party, because they’re having an incredible time! therooksband.com
For the latest PrideFest schedule, visit pittsburghpride.org or the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh Facebook page.
