GAYLETTER

Grace Jones is an icon. Most of us know this, but it bears repeating. Her music has influenced, to some degree, pretty much every pop act to follow her. And her image has always pushed it for me. So last week, I was excited to see that Thee Suburbia, one of my fav Brooklyn queens (clock her in GAYLETTER Issue 7’s makeup wipe story!) is taking her appreciation of Grace Jones to the next level. This Friday, May 18th, she’s debuting her new monthly Grace Jones tribute show — and dance party! — called Pull Up To My Bumper. The party takes its name from Jones’ hit single “Pull Up To The Bumper,” off her pivotal 1981 album “Nightclubbing.” The party’s objective is to honor Jones’ Studio 54 era and “throughout the night it will have a progressive house vibe. For the debut party, DJ Eric Bloom will be giving the beats.” Thee Suburbia will perform along with Ruby Fox and Philadelphia’s Vinchelle. Merlot and a couple of other lovely queens are hosting and you can get your photo taken by Gypsy Hill. There will also be a pop-up lash shop and comic vendor. It sounds like it’s going to be a great night. If for some reason you can’t make it though, don’t stress girl. The party will happen every third Friday of the month. Go ahead and pull up to the bumper and honor a true queen!  —Connor Atkins