Tonight I went to see a band that I really like play live. They performed at this really small DIY venue that I have been to so many times before.
so many times that I know just about everyone who volunteers there and could be considered a regular.
I decided to go out dressed as female. I had been out twice before but this was the first time id go out to a place where people would recognize me. I was aware that I was outing myself. A place where id be recognized.
The whole night I felt uncomfortable. I couldn't shake the feeling that I was a joke...or whatever else. I felt out of place there for the first time in my life.
anyway, then the band I came to see began playing. and midway through their set they performed a brand new song. that to my surprise was about being trans. they gave a speech beforehand explaining the song and everyone in the venue cheered. I felt so good. and for the first time I felt like it didn't matter if anyone or everyone there knew. because I felt like I was accepted. it truly touched me heart and i wanted to share it with you all here. it may not be your style of music. you may not like it at all. but I hope it will make someone at least half as happy as it made me tonight.
(from an earlier show they did on this tour, I put this one here so you can hear the speech)
(the song off the 7')
