“Vampire Drag Queen” turns 10
On October 12, 2009, “Vampire Drag Queen” was released. To mark the occasion, I am going to start putting demos from the musical’s score on this sight beginning with “Transformation”.
When The Shenanigans Begin Again – An Online Cabaret
The following was originally posted on johnraymondbarker.com On Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 8pm EST, I will be doing something that I don’t think has ever been done before–at least not on Facebook Live. From my living room in Harlem, NYC, I will be broadcasting a cabaret to the entire world. (If it’s been done […]
October Divas at Stonewall
The following was originally posted on johnraymondbarker.com On Friday, October 7, 2016 at 11pm, I will be performing in Lavinia Draper’s show at The Stonewall Inn downstairs with DJ Lawrence Baca in the booth. I’ll be performing “Vampire Drag Queen” and my Trump parody of CeeLo Green’s “F*@% You”. It’s always a super fun show, and […]
Live at the Kraine!
The following was originally posted on johnraymondbarker.com On Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 5:30pm, I will take the stage at the Kraine Theater after having won Cabaret Showdown again in December. The show will include covers, original pop songs, musical theatre, and the debut of material from Vampire Drag Queen with special guest, Mary Fordeaux. […]
Debuting a VDQ song at Divas at Stonewall
The following was originally posted on johnraymondbarker.com On Friday, October 23, 2015 at 10:30pm, I will be performing in Lavinia Draper’s show with Anthony Fett, Freddie Cosmo, Kenny Holcomb, and Scruffpup at The Stonewall Inn downstairs with DJ Lawrence Baca in the booth. I’ll be singing (in full drag with a new costume) two songs […]
Vampire Drag Queen hits social media
The following was originally posted on johnraymondbarker.com In case you didn’t know, I’ve written an original musical thriller, Vampire Drag Queen. It’s been percolating since I made the music video for the song in 2009, and I’ve spent the last year officially developing it with Jared R. Pike We are nearing the time when the […]
October Divas at Stonewall
The following was originally posted on johnraymondbarker.com On Friday, October 3, 2014 at 10:30pm, I will be performing in Lavinia Draper’s show with Anthony Fett, Freddie Cosmo, Tre D’Ambrocia, and Scruffpup at The Stonewall Inn downstairs with DJ Lawrence Baca in the booth. I’ll be singing “Vampire Drag Queen” and a song from Hedwig and the Angry […]
Somebody’s Watching Me
The following was originally posted on johnraymondbarker.com On Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 7:00PM, I will be appearing in “Somebody’s Watching Me” Halloween Showtime Costume Party presented by Melissa E. Driscol at The Stonewall Inn. Starring: Melissa E. Driscol, Lavinia Draper, & ChocolatinaFeaturing the talents of Lawrence Baca, Paolo Krystyan, John Raymond Barker, Freddie Cosmo, […]
Halloween Divas at Stonewall
The following was originally posted on johnraymondbarker.com On Friday, October 25, 2013 at 10pm, I will be performing “Vampire Drag Queen” and a Lady Gaga song in Lavinia Draper’s show with Anthony Fett, Freddie Cosmo, and Tre D’Ambrocia at The Stonewall Inn downstairs with DJ Lawrence Baca in the booth. Lavinia always puts together a […]
Under St. Marks
The following was originally posted on johnraymondbarker.com On September 9, 2012, I won Cabaret Showdown. My prize was the space the following month after Cabaret Showdown. Therefore, on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 9PM, I will be making my East Village debut with some special guests: Deena Marie Manzanares, Jillian Coneys, TJ D’Angelo and Katie […]