Performer Bios
Most of these bios are copied from the Peace Out Festival website. Images link to artists' websites.

Deep Dickollective

Given the impress hip-hop has had on culture internationally, the interventions lyrically and politically of a bunch of queer Negroes is bound to have ripple effects. The point is that D/DC represents a "coming out" in hip-hop about what some of us have known for a long time: that any black cultural Renaissance needs fags. The anti-gangster aesthetic of quasi-Nationalist "conscious" hip-hoppers and bohemian MC thrift shoppers pave a space for D/DC to articulate its word play. They represent a political lyricism that does not take itself too seriously. Overstand? It's not that deep.

Deadlee

Rapper, poet, performance artist and actor, Deadlee has amassed a rabid following of gays, transsexuals, drag queens, cholos, b-boys and b-girls, punks, artists, and freaks of all varieties. Like his idol, Tupac, Deadlee uses his music to express outrage against the injustices of society. A self-professed "homothug", Deadlee is not anyone's poster child. Taking cues from Ice T, Lil Rob, and - oddly enough - Sid Vicious, Deadlee channels his favorite rappers as well as rock legends. The result is an apocalyptic mixture of hard rock, West Coast gangsta style and rap en español that is sure to please his fans, and confound any critics.

soce the elemental wizard

From the artist: "Hello. My name is soce, the elemental wizard. It is all lower case on purpose. soce is pronounced "So-Say." I am a recent college graduate hailing from New Hampshire, New York City, Connecticut, Louisville and most recently, Seattle. I produce and perform rap music that is really good!"
And all of that above, is true...soce' is the consumate promoter and show-dude,and is sooooo gay, as you will see if you catch his show. Not to miss.

Katastophe

Katastrophe (AKA Rocco Kayiatos) is a hot-shit, somewhat reclusive, over analytical, FTM emo-hop MC who has rocked the mic, charmed the ladies and educated the masses across the USA. With his tongue-twisting rhyme style, political frankness and a disarming sense of humor, he has become a primary player in the growing national queer hip hop underground.

JenRO

This talented bilingual star has already worked with artists such as Spice 1, Young Noble (Tupac's Outlawz), Goldie Loc (Snoop's Eastsidaz), Concious Daughters and Mr. Kee. Jen Ro she recorded a single for her upcoming album with American Idol contestant Alexandra Bachelier . She is currently working on her debut solo project titled "The Revelation" being put out (La Movida Records, LLC). Jen Ro has performed at all four PeaceOUT events as well as PeaceOutEast.

Johnny Dangerous

Self proclaimed the 'homo hip-hop head of controversy,' this Minneapolis-born, Chicago-based emcee is taking names and throwing verbal blows unlike any other. A voice for all genres of sexuality, Johnny prides himself on being openly honest, boldly truthful and downright crass!
A two-time Outmusic Award-nominee Johnny released his debut album, "Dangerous Liaisons" on Tori Fixx' s Us2 Records in September of 2003.

DaLyrical

DaLyrical was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas and currently resides in Columbus, Ohio. Her musical is an eclectic mix of genre influences iranging from artists rock to country to old and new school rap, each groove creating its own unique story.

Aggracyst

Coming soon.

Flavor Kelly

Coming soon.

UberGay Cabaret

Übergay Cabaret ties together elements of traditional and shock drag--starring kings, queens, and in-betweens--with performance art, burlesque, theatre, and activism.