Fun on Folsom Street

2001 Events: Folsom Street Fair

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Lookin' for action on Folsom Street

The DJ line-up was the weakest it's been in years. It's so obvious that the organizers would rather concentrate on the rock-n-roll stage, but even that didn't have the Marquee names as in years' past. They do a poor job of advertising the acts, so I don't know if their bigger acts cancelled. In any case, just tooling around the streets was entertaining enough.

Another Unknown Band

I wish they would have signs with the band's name on them so the audience could tell who they are. These ladies were the best official entertainment I heard all day. They were on the variety stage (their sound is sorta trip-hop) and the fact that they performed at about 1pm means they're local and relatively obscure. They could really benefit from the exposure of a gig like this. I loved their set, anyone know who they are?...

Shameless self promotion

While not as inventive as the promotional team for ToysForTops.com, these straight kids were still out there in the heat, workin' it. They were promoting The Power Exchange. It's a straight "swingers" club. Such a modern concept, I don't know why they're dressed like opera stars, but straight people are strange like that I suppose...

Loop de deux

This guy was going non-stop for most of the day. He was spinning many hula hoops simultaneously. I think they were covered in leather, though I can't be sure... Considering the theme of the event, they should be covered in leather...

The night before the Street Fair, I went to see Margaret Cho. She was so funny. My pal Vaginal Davis was the opening act. They were in New Orleans during Southern Decadence, but I didn't get a chance to catch the show there. Margaret is from San Francisco and it was obvious that the hometown audience still loves her immensely.

The crowds were sometimes more interesting than the performers.