AbbyTunes - Gay version!

In honor of all of LGBTQ-ness [RSTUV...] that is the last couple of weeks [Maine/NH/VT, etc. progressing with the gay marriage movement, national poll shows that gay marriage approval is up 10% this month, etc.] Also, in honor of all of my vacation shows or as I affectionally called them: the trifecta of queer. I give you some good music by some good bands with some good LGBTQ members.


An Horse - Postcards


This is a fun tune. I'm loving Australian bands lately. This duo is talented and also adorable. [Note to my sister Melissa - her name is Kate Cooper. I didn't even have to make it up this time.]

MEN - Credit Card Babie$


You know how I like most of what Kathleen Hanna does? I also love pretty much everything JD Samson does. This is pure dance. I don't pretend to know the lyrics, I just want to dance in my car to it at a stop light. That is reason enough for me.

Rufus Wainwright - California


It is warm and sunny in Portland. It makes me feel like summer, even in April. This song makes me feel like that, as well. I love Rufus. I also love the name Rufus.

Erin Mckeown - James


This song is adorable and sad. Here is a video of her explaining the story of the song [live in Portland, ME! - The video includes my wife Allison Miller!] I'm learning to like Erin recently.

R.E.M. - New Orleans Instrumental No. 1


Nothing soothes me the way this does. I cry when I hear it and it has no lyrics. It's just a two minute mental break for me. I think it is absolutely beautiful. Automatic For The People saved a teenage Abby from a world of shitty pop music. True story.

Don't forget to write you states elected official and encourage their support of gay marriage. If you're in Maine, visit Equality Maine, and fill out their e-mail or write your own.

Have a fantastic week/weekend! Love is love.