Don't let the boyish good looks and boundless energy fool you; Michael Feinstein is rapidly approaching two silver milestones. Next year will mark the 25th anniversary of the four time Grammy nominee's professional debut; and Feinstein's forthcoming album, The Sinatra Project, due September 2 from Concord Records, will be his 24th release (and eighth since joining the label in 1998).

Arguably the world's foremost, and certainly the most passionate and indefatigable, anthropologist and archivist of the Great American Songbook, Feinstein has dedicated his career to preserving, protecting and promoting the work of the great tunesmiths, ranging from household names like Gershwin, Porter and Berlin to such lesser-known craftsmen as Hugh Martin and Burton Lane. It's no wonder that the Library of Congress invited him to serve on its elite National Sound Recording Advisory Board.

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Lori Michaels has been singing and dancing since she could talk and walk. But hercareer launched into new orbit in 2006, following her official "Coming Out: party at the House of Blues' Club Worship in Atlantic City. It was a House of Blues first, and a turning point for Michaels in her evolution as an artist.

In a time when coming out has evolved from something equated with fear to something much more about freedom, Michaels has freed her artistic soul to deliver "Living My Life Out Loud," her brand new solo album.

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The Human Rights Campaign announced today that musicians Cyndi Lauper and Rufus Wainwright have been added to the line-up of an event called "Rock to Win" in Denver, Colorado, during the Democratic National Convention. They will join previously-announced performer, Oscar and Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, Melissa Etheridge, on stage.
 

Today Cyndi Lauper and the True Colors Tour announced an exciting partnership with CenterLink and GLBT Community Centers around the country. The True Colors Tour is hitting the road this summer, spreading the message of GLBT equality and highlighting the important work of GLBT community centers along the way.

The tour will feature five hours of non-stop music and entertainment by headliners Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s, and exciting special guests including Rosie O'Donnell, Wanda Sykes, Indigo Girls, Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Joan Armatrading, Nona Hendryx, Deborah Cox, The Cliks and many more. Hosted by Carson Kressley, the tour will visit 24 cities across the United States and Canada from May 31st to July 5th.

Here in Washington DC, The True Colors Tour will perform at the historic DAR Constitution Hall. I'm really excited for the opportunity to spread the word about the great work of the The DC Center.

By Russell Olivera Jr

Ari Gold has become one today's hottest openly gay recording artists in the world. His honest lyrics and truth is found in all his music, and his look on life makes him an outstanding artist and person, a true reflection of positive energy. He has remained true to himself since the beginning, and even as he has and will continue to skyrocket into an incredible career, he has managed to do it being "real".

In a world where celebrity is becoming more and more blurred and role models are harder to fine, we are happy to have Ari Gold in our community. I caught with Ari earlier this month as he released his latest album "Transport Systems", what follows is some of my interview with this Out & Proud Recording Artist.-Enjoy!