The Beat Goes On: 25 Years with the SF L/G Freedom Band

On Saturday, April 26, the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band – the first openly gay music group in the world – celebrates its 25th anniversary with a historic concert at Everett Middle School Auditorium, the site of the Band’s first concert in 1978. Conducted by Artistic Director Jadine Louie, the celebration features a sneak preview of a documentary on the Band’s history; an archival multi-media display; a reunion performance by Band alumni; a sing-along led by Trauma Flintstone; presentations by Jose Sarria, Donna Sachet, and the Gay Men’s Chorus of San Francisco, fabulous Hawaiian vacation raffle; and some of the flashiest music written for modern band. The Beat Goes On takes place 7 pm, Saturday, April 26 at Historic Everett Middle School Auditorium, 450 Church Street in San Francisco. Tickets: $20 general admission/$15 children, seniors & groups. $40 concert & VIP reception. Box office: 415/865-3650. Information: 415/255-1355; www.sflgfb.org. The Beat Goes On… is the first installment of the 2003 Community Concert Series of the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band, the world’s first openly GLBTIQQ music organization in the world. Contact information: PMB 841, 584 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114; 415.255.1355; www.sflgfb.org. The San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band is fiscally sponsored by Golden Gate Performing Arts, Inc., 4053 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114; 415.865.3650; www.sfgmc.org.