There have been a number of lesbian icons in the entertainment industry who were willing to put their careers on the line and come out back before it was “safe” to do so; Melissa Etheridge, kd lang and Ellen Degeneres come to mind quickly.
But singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile came out back in 2002, before she had established herself as a star. These days, though, Carlile’s star is shining brighter than ever, and she’s bringing that light to North Texas this weekend.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter headlines her Beyond These Silent Days tour Saturday, July 16, at 7 p.m. at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas.
Supporting acts include Lucius and Celisse. Visit LiveNation.com for details and tickets. …………. PATTI RETURNS WITH A SPLASH Longtime host Patti Le Plae Safe returns to The Strip this weekend as a special guest at the July installment of Resource Center’s monthly GayBingo event, this one themed for summer with the title Splish Splash GayBingo and happening Saturday, July 16, from 6-9 p.m.