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Double feature: 1 musician and 1 drag queen

July 24, 2024

This two-parter features Brandon and Brandi:


Part One:

Brandon Adams is the host of the Emmy award-winning series The Life Of A Musician on PBS Appalachia. It features small house concerts and interview with acoustic musicians. We’ll talk about:

– Where the idea come from

– How he finds artists

– Deciding between concerts and interviews

– The short history of year-old PBS Appalachia

– Selecting the venue and crowds

– Attending the Emmy ceremony


Part Two:

Calvin Fields is also know by his drag name, Brandi. This Emporia VA native had a small part in the new film National Anthem (my review). He discusses:

– When he started doing drag

– How he get cast

– Working with Charlie Plummer

– The dress and makeup


LINKS

The Life of a Musician (Brandon’s website)

The Life of a Musician (PBS site)

Calvin “Brandi” Fields on Facebook