Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District - LeatherWalk
The Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District will present LeatherWalk 2023, San Francisco’s annual celebratory march through SOMA stopping at favorite spots for entertainment and beverages. The event creates Leather/fetish community and visibility while kicking off Leather Week. Participants can opt to fundraise and compete for the Kinky Boot Award. All are welcome to walk whether fundraising or not.
The Walk starts at City Hall (Polk Street), September 17 at 11. Senator Scott Weiner and Supervisor Dorsey will speak during opening remarks. At the Ringold Leather History Alley, The Sisters will conduct a Blessing of the Leathers. A Leather Pride Flag raising ends the walk at the SF Eagle Bar’s Leather Pride Festival.
Donations benefit the District’s work keeping SOMA kinky and queer, by supporting fetish art, artists, performers, makers, events, murals, and more.
For info or donations, visit https://sfleatherdistrict.org/lw
Up Your Alley - Dore Alley - regardless, it's fun in the sun
Photo supplied by Lance Holman
San Francisco's Folsom Street Events produced another fantastic Up Your Alley street fair centered around the Dore Alley and Folsom Street intersection environs on Sunday, July 30. It was sunny and most of the usual suspectes vendeed. The Up Your Alley fair only lasts seven hours on the last Sunday of July, but there are so many events surrounding the Fair that one could be up almost the whole time and not get any sleep. Here's what we were told
The Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District commissioned prominent queer artist Serge Gay, Jr., to paint a mural on the Heron Street wall of renowned Leather and gear supplier Mr. S Leather. Located at the corner of 8th Street, the mural depicts a playful human puppy surrounded by images that fit the Mr. S brand. A public dedication of the mural will be held on Thursday, July 27. Read the whole story and view our Gallery at
https://theleatherjournal.com/news/up-your-alley-dore-alley-regardless-it-s-fun-in-the-sun
MSC Hamburg Leather Pride by MSC Hamburg
By Christian LthrBiker
Titleholders from all over the European Union and Leather/Fetish clubs descended upon Frankfurt, Germany the weekend of August 4-6 for a huge party and the Mr. Leather Hamburg 2023 Contest which was won by Uli and Christian Aden became the runner-up. Christian LthrBiker served as Mr. Leather Hamburg 2022. International Mr. Leather 2023 Marcus Barela made the trek across the pond and was well-received.
Dinner was held at Restaurant Opera, the boat was on the Elbe river, the Leather party was at an impressive bunker club called bel und gef hrlich, The Pride demonstration was in the middle of the city of Hamburg
Christian.
Hamburg Leather Party turned 50 years old this year. We started 1973 while it was still criminal to be gay in Germany. They had to gather as motorcycle clubs to avoid being held. That s why our club is the MSC .
Among those titleholders and clubs participating were DJ s Ambj rn S derberg, Thomas Kopitzsch-Schenz and show by Darek Kraft, C-Hamburg e.V. LFC Leather and Fetish Community e.V.ECMC - European Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs EvidencE Rheinfetisch e.V. M nchner L wen Club e.V. - MLC MunichEaster Berlin - BLF e.V.IMLInternational Leather and Boots SPAIN-Seville MeetingOrden der Schwestern der Perpetuellen Indulgenz Berlin Deaf Fetish and Bear Germany.
Link to video - https://www.facebook.com/100068864805874/videos/pcb.604443428527812/618205810485063
https://www.facebook.com/MSC.Hamburg.ev
Southland Honors 20th Anniversary
The Southland Honors 2023 were presented on Sunday, August 13 in Los Angeles, CA. Awards in 11 categories will be presented during a dinner show at Los Angeles Consistory #26.
The awards and their recipients were: George Wong Person of the Year Award - Francisco Perales and Carlos Zavala; Olga Perez-Stable Legacy Award - Dave Rhodes;
Jeff Burnam Community Service Award - Kieran Hound; Business (or Business Person) of the Year Award - Sanctuary Studios; Club/Organization of the Year Award - The Sister of Perpetual Indulgence; The Next Generation Award - Christopher Velasquez; Steve Ganzell Mentor of the Year - Mistress Cyan; Cultural Arts Award - Marquis the Honey Bear; Community Choice Woman Award - Genesis St James; Community Choice Man Award - Francisco Perales; Event of the Year Award - Southern California Leather Gathering and Perverso Latin Gear Night; LA Leather Coalition Chairperson Awards by Robert Green - Don Mike, Jim Neuman and Gabriel Green. To view the names of current and previous Southland Honors recipients, please go to
https://lalc.info/about/southland-honors/southland-honors-recipients/
The Southland Honors was started in 2003 by then LALC Chairman Kevin Casey as the organization's Annual Awards Ceremony to honor leaders and volunteers in the local community. 2023 marks the 20th Anniversary.
The nominations were made by the greater LA Community by the public and the LALC Community Partners and Board select the recipients, with the exception of the Community Choice Woman, Man and Cultural Arts Awards which are selected by a public vote.
Fireside Chats returning
By Douglas O'Keeffe
Hello Chat fam! High time I wrote an update, so here goes! Numerous Chats have been backed up from as long as a year ago. But thanks to me corralling the services of a new video editor, Phobos Onyx, Leatherman of Color 2022 I met at IML, several Chats have finally been released with many more scheduled for release throughout the rest of the year. Several great editors, namely Slade Travis, Mitch Hancock, Karl Hayden, and Brian Mincey, among a few others, have worked on the Chats over the years. Now working with Phobos takes the Chats down another new road. Thank you Phobos!
Coming up for release are Chats from Martin Mayer, Jacques Zone, Nicole the Great, Queen Mother of the Americas 1, Mari-Mette Graff, Rune Hennum Nilssen (Lady Die), Per Helge Nylund, Hans Verhoeven, Will Angell, Mark Ransdell, Udi Taurus, Rob Ridenger, Rain Bleie, Suzanne Van de Laar, Tzachee Groupper, Damian Simpson, Daddy G Cernack, and Daniel Buster.
Thank you all for your support of the Fireside Chats. I appreciate your patience and commitment. My gratitude is sincere!
Big Leather hugs to each of you. Love Doug. Link to YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@firesidechatswithdouglasok3301/videos
Leather Archives remodeling entrance
By Gary Wasdin
As most of you know, our Chicago home was a former synagogue built in the mid-1950's. We love it, but like all of us approaching 70, there's some wear and tear!
Our front doors have reached the end of the road and must be replaced very soon, and we want to use the opportunity to truly open up the entrance to be more welcoming. The new entrance will feature nine-foot etched glass doors that open up the space to the neighborhood. We want an entryway that reflects the pride we take in the historical and cultural history that is held here, and just as importantly keeps the building safe and secure.
We can't do it without you. We need to raise $12,000 over the next six weeks (beginning of August through mid-September) and we'd be grateful for your help.
Everyone who donates at the $150 level and higher will become a part of our new Friends of LA&M group, founded by Peter Fiske and Jim Neuman. You'll get a beautiful new pin to show your support. Give at the $250 level and higher and you'll also be entered into a raffle for some really amazing thank-you gifts. Donations in any amount are graciously welcomed, and all gifts will be acknowledged on our site to show our appreciation for your support.
There are three easy ways to give: click the button below to give online with a credit card; give through Venmo to our account @LeatherArchives or snail mail your check to Leather Archives & Museum, 6418 North Greenview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626. Oh, and yopu can donate through their web site at
Chicago Leather Ambassador Dan Mason
Photo By George White
The new Midwest Rubber is Riley and the new Chicago Leather Ambassador is Li'l Daddy Bear. They were chosen at the first Chicago Fetish Weekend, July 21-23. The Weekend included classes, vendors, meet and greet, socials and more.
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American Brotherhood Weekend
American Brotherhood Weekend sashed Kyle Peterson in 1989 as its first American Leatherman titleholder in Boston, MA and was founded by Mik Miller of Boston. In 1994 Sarah Humble became the first American Leatherwoman. In 1994 Kevin McGraw was the first American Leatherboy and Beth Abate was chosen to be the first American Leathergirl in 2004. The title has been on hiatus from 2000 to 2022. In 2019 Ms. B Raven was made American Leatherwoman and there was no Americn Leatherman that year. Its early years were in Boston, then in Washington, DC, New Orleans and Chicago. The majority of ABW weekends were produced by American Leatherman 2000 Dean Ogren.
Good news hit our press desk on August 10 when we were informed by new ABW producer Eileen Sanders that a team chosen by her will will assist her in resuming production of the title. No date city and venue have been announced. See story in the above sections of Hump Day. Meanwhile click on the following link to see the complete ABW family tree.
https://www.facebook.com/ABWLeather
https://www.americanbrotherhood.com/
Falcon North survives arson attack
The Falcon North bar in Long Beach survived a serial arson attack just after 5 AM on Sunday, July 23. A suspect on a bicycle was videotaped tossing a burning object under the wall into the patio of Falcon North, located at 2020 East Artesia Blvd. The Long Beach Fire Department appeared on the scene quickly and doused the flames before they burn the main structure. An arsonist was working the area by setting small fires in nearby areas. Bar owner Michael Barber was grateful to the LBFD and its immediate and successful response. The bar might not have been attacked as a hate crime.
Many years ago, the beer and wine bar was known as Mike's Corral which later became Pistons, circa 2005 new owners took over and had a full liquor license with some remodeling. The current owners did a major renovation and reopened it as Eagle 562. The main Leather theme was lessened when it was reintroduced as Falcon North. Barber also owns businesses in the gay area of Long Beach with one bar named The Falcon.
Falcon North was fully operational in early August in time for Long Beach LGBTQ Pride. Photo above is bartender David captured from Falcon North web site.
https://qvoicenews.com/2023/07/23/falcon-north-in-long-beach-closes-temporarily-after-patio-fire/
Crescent City Leathermen events
The Crescent City Leathermen will be busy the next two months with two fun activities. The first is Full Moon Strip Off on September 29 at 10 PM at The Phoenix.
The next is CCL Camping Retreat - Leather Under the Stars 2023, October 6-8 at Wildwoods Hideaway, Eutaw, AL will include typical Leather club shenanigans, demonstrations, nudity, and the Mr. Wildwood Leather Competition.
On the fourth Friday of each month hosts their General Membership meeting at 7:30 PM followed by a monthly beer bust. Both meetings and the beer bust are held at the Phoenix Bar 941 Elysian Fields New Orleans, LA 70117.
For more on the Crescent City Leathermen their men and events go to
https://crescentcityleathermen.godaddysites.com/
Leather Family Dinner in Wilton Manors
The Wilton Manors, FL Leather Family Dinner held at Bona Italian Restaurant on July 26 filled the restaurant with Leatherfolk from all over the Sunshine State. Photos supplied by Sir Ben
Jamal Herrera-O'Malley is Mr. SF Eagle Leather Pup 2024
Jamal Herrera-O'Malley, AKA Alpha Pup Savage, became Mr. SF Eagle Leather Pup 2024 in late July at the SF Eagle.
An enthusiastic advocate for diversity and inclusion, he is a Program Manager for the college program at Apple and has been an active supporter of several San Francisco titleholders..
https://facebook.com/events/s/sf-eagle-leather-pup-contest/928335754934064/
Hedonism II Advocates for Sexual Freedom at Naughty N'awlins Convention
Inspired by the palpable love of the community, Harry Lange, owner of Hedonism II generously matched every winning bid during the Naughty N'awlins Silent Auction to the tune of $12,000, a donation that benefits the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF). NCSF is a remarkable organization that works tirelessly to establish a social, political, and legal environment in the United States that supports equal rights for consenting adults who engage in alternative sexual and relationship expressions, including the BDSM-Leather-Fetish, Swing, and Polyamory communities.
"I am proud to support the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom. We believe in a world where all consenting adults have the right to express their sexuality freely. We're not just creating a pleasurable resort experience, we're fostering a community where love, respect, and freedom are celebrated in all their beautiful forms." Harry Lange, Owner of Hedonism II.
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CLAW LA - Leather Thanksgiving
It's that time of year, Leather Thanksgiving is fast approaching, as in November 22-26 at the Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles over Thanksgiving weekend. Early Bird registration is open and now so are Skills and Education applications. Follow the link provided here to apply, and as always don't forget to throw any questions you might have my way! I'm happy to have repeat submissions from previous years, but if you want help re-vamping or even creating new classes whole-cloth; I'm here to help with that too!
CLAW is now providing computers for every classroom in order to make their open caption system run smoothly. Please bring a USB drive with your presentation on it (or be prepared to present it from a digital platform while logged in on our machine) CLAW staff can work with almost any format. Please remember these captions will be taking up 15 percent of the screen, and can be moved to either the top or the bottom if you prefer; but please be aware that these will be present in regards to where you place your text/images/content on the screen.
Leather Getaway will feature many classes and workshops, special dinners and socials, cigar lounge, play parties and vendors/
David Mosqueda is Mr. Cachondo 2024
David Mosqueda was chosen to be Mr. Cachondo 2024 at the Falcon North in Long Beach, CA on Saturday night, August 12 in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
The judging panel included International; Mr. Leather 2023 Marcus Barela, Mr. Cachondo 2023 Yair, Rough Trade Gear owner Adrian Bernal, American Leatherman 2009 Randy Carmenaty, Mr. Encuerado 2019 Jose Huizar and Esteban Bartholo. David will compete at Mr. Los Angeles Leather next March.
The Philadelphians MC having Fun
Here the Philadelphians MC is at an east coast beach with their own version of the World War II iconic photo of United States Marines raising the American Flag after taking the Iwo Jima island. On August 13, several club brothers went to the beach at Asbury Park, NJ.
The Philadelphians MC will celebrate 50 years with their resurrected run Tri Cen XX.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004206227204
WOLF's 20th Anniversary
By Karen Matroni
WOLF s (Women of Leather Florida) 20th Anniversary Weekend is being held on August 25-27 and will start with a WOLF Pack incursion at The Eagle Wilton Manors on Friday night. Saturday is a day of classes on tea service and other surprise topics. After a disco nap, the event will continue at the local dungeon, The Space, for a play party for WOLF members and their partners, regardless of gender. To close out the weekend of festivities, WOLF will be hosting an al fresco brunch at a locally owned and operated restaurant.
When attending a Leather/BDSM/kink event where the WOLF Pack is present, you will sometimes hear a lone howl go up and it is immediately joined by dozens of voices, howling in Pack solidarity. If you have never had the chance to experience this, come down to Florida and howl with the WOLF Pack! Ahh-woooooo.
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Mates Leather Weekend XXVI
By Rick Conley
Plans are underway for the 26th Mates Leather Weekend to be held in Provincetown MA September 28 - October 2. Events include Boot Camp, Uniforms and Cigars, Leather Market, First Mate Contest and Rubber Ball.
Jay Falcon, Northeast Community Bootblack 2011 and 2012 and MLW’s resident Bootblack will be on hand throughout the weekend. MLW’s resident Buzz-Cut Barbers Danny Pantaleo and Billie Jean Beetam of SNIP Salon will be trimming you up at the Leather Market to make sure you look your best.
Mates Leather Weekend has raised $92,910. to date for the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod (www.asgcc.org) through event pass sales, raffle, and other donations. In addition, MLW holds a coat/clothes drive each year with donations going to Ruthie’s Boutique, a local non-profit thrift store whose profits benefit local charities.
BLUF4414, First Mate 2022, will be hosting this year’s First Mate Contest. Contestant registration forms are available at https://www.matesleatherweekend.com. First Prize is $500 cash, a $100 gift card from Full Kit Gear and a two-night stay at Queen Vic Guest House. Judging panel to be announced.
To purchase an event pass, see the schedule of events, sign up as a Leather Market vendor or find a room using the Room Finder feature, log on to https://www.matesleatherweekend.com or call (800) 330-9413.
Also, please mark your calendars for SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend XVI, February 23 – 25. Get Outta the Cold and Into the Heat for this increasingly popular mid-winter romp. Events include beer blast, White Out (thermal underwear party), Leather Dance, SNOWBOUND Brunch and Mr. SNOWBOUND Contest. Mr. SNOWBOUND Leather 2023 Fine Leather Jock will be on hand to pass the sash to next year's winner. SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend has raised $29,427 for ASGCC.
https://www.matesleatherweekend.com/snowbound
Leather History Preservation Weekend
By Tori Jones
Leather History Preservation Weekend is a three-day event , November 2-4 in Atlanta, GA, dedicated to sharing the diverse voices and experiences of Leather, and the tradition of sharing our oral histories with one another. We make items of historical value - books, photographs, recordings - available for conference participants to make these personal histories more immediate and real.
LHPW is not like any other Leather event. LHPW is not about teaching people how to do SM, run groups, or further their relationship dynamic. This weekend brings Leatherfolk of all identities, and orientations together to share their experiences – their trials, triumphs, and tragedies, feelings, and opinions, to tell their personal stories. Learn where today’s Leather came from, to make wiser decision about where we will take Leather tomorrow.
LHPW is for anyone curious about, or new to Leather, seasoned Leatherfolk, and others who wish to learn more about living a Leather lifestyle.
To receive your discounted registration follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leather-history-preservation-weekend-2023-registration-455349762397?fbclid=IwAR2RzZxp9hwYKwydh4FJb5q64m3bltL9sDzZMvj4h7NEmWAFshpkBUxy6KQ&discount=TLJ10
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Christopher Street West Leather
Avery Bass was chosen best of three men to win the Mr. Christopher Street West 2024 title at Eagle LA in Los Angeles on Saturday night, August 19, and the opportunity to compete at Mr. Los Angeles Leather next March. The runner up was Castillo Vargas.
The emcees were Gabriel Green and Genesis and the judges were Remedy-Ann Fetish, Gerald H. Leatherman , Frank Cavallo, Jackson Douglas and Christopher Velasquez. Early on during the show Mistress Cyan was presented a bouquet of red roses to the delight of everyone there.
https://www.facebook.com/events/642790827752275
Get to know gay pups: A unique subculture within the Leather community
By Jamie Valentino for Queerty from NCSF
Gay pups blend the camaraderie found within queer tribes with the captivating allure of BDSM, making pup play an all-encompassing experience that combines both fetishism and a unique sense of brotherhood.
When you let your hands become paws, your bark has no limits. So let s explore everything you need to know about this kinky subculture.
Read the whole story at the link below.
Mr. San Francisco Eagle Leather
By Mark Hankins Jr.
Reflecting on my exciting journey as Mr. San Francisco Eagle Leather, I can hardly believe it's been a full year! With an epic blend of love, laughter, hugs, kisses, dedicated service, and fundraising, it's been a ride to remember. The overwhelming support from each one of you has made this year phenomenal.
Mark your calendars for September 16th, 5-8 PM at the SF Eagle to witness an evening of passion and determination as contestants vie for the title of Mr. SF Eagle Leather 2024. Be there to cheer them on and embrace the start of another fantastic journey.
https://facebook.com/events/s/mr-sf-eagle-leather-contest-20/1056500475323988/
Pup Yoshi is Mr. Fetish SoCal
Pup Yoshi was named Mr. Fetish SoCal at the Eagle LA on Friday night, August 15. Alpha Pup Templar the runner-up. Three men competed. The judges were Francisco Perales, KD Diamond, Don Mike, Erik James Escare o, Matthew Jensen, Pusckatt Pumera Onyx and Kieran Hound. Pup Yoshi will compete at Mr. LA Leather next March. For those who wondered, Mr. Fetish SoCal is a separate title from Mr. SoCal Leather.
Long Island Ravens host Ride LI 23
From Empire City MC's Rumblings newsletter
Ride LI 23 was the theme for the weekend-long riding tour of the North Shore of Long Island led by Michael C of the Long Island Ravens. We began at the Jericho Commons and
made our way through Cold Spring Harbor, Smithtown, St James, Port Jefferson, Rocky Point, Calverton, Riverhead, Shinnecock, and finished in Southampton for private pool party and dinner BBQ.
The ride through all these towns, reminiscent of New England villages with views of the Long Island Sound was great fun, and our lunch stop at the Tara Inn in Port Jefferson coincided almost perfectly with the rainstorm that passed over.
We made a stop at the Grumman Memorial in Calverton to see the jets on display there on the way to Southampton to the home and pool of Rusty, another member of the Long Island Ravens, who was hosting a few friends and members. The pool was a welcome relief from the heat of the day and set up to enjoy the drinks and BBQ that followed.
For the ride back from Southampton, we took the Ferry to Shelter Island and rode the town to the ferry on the other side. We stopped for some really decadent donuts at the North Fork Donut Co. before we made our way home.
This is the second LI Ravens initiated Motorcycle Event with Empire City MC, the first one was 2022.
San Francisco Leather Alliance Weekend
The Mx SF Leather and the Mr. SF Leather contests will be the highlight of San Francisco Leather Alliance Weekend which will be held September 7-10. This marks the 40th Anniversary of Mr. San Francisco Leather and is the maiden voyage for Mx SF Leather. Several of the venues were not available to us at press time. Go to the following link to see more details.
https://www.leatheralliance.org/leather-alliance-weekend/home
RACK in (Cyber) Space
The first event ever to spotlight digital safety for gender, sexuality, and erotic community members is happening this fall in at The Atheneum Suites in Detroit, Michigan.
The Securing Sexuality Conference, October 19-20, was founded by Stefani Goerlich, author of The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients and Wolf Goerlich, an internationally recognized expert in cybersecurity, to provide immediate, accessible, and actionable education for those at risk of online harassment, state surveillance, and technological abuses including transfolks, queer and kink communities, and people seeking reproductive health care, as well as the mental and medical professionals who serve them.
Securing Sexuality will host two days of workshops highlighting speakers ranging from BDSM educator Midori to Eva Galperin, Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. In addition to 20+ educational talks, the Internet of Dongs Project will offer daily sextech hacking demos. Tickets are $350 and include access to all talks, three meals, social events, games, door prizes and hands-on learning opportunities. The event is expected to sell out. Register today at
https://www.securingsexuality.com
Gerry Roberts passes in August
By Joe Pessa
After several months of hospitalization, Gerry Roberts passed on due to complications from some long term health issues on the morning of August 11 in Mountain View, CA.
The Bare Chest Calendar invites you to join our brothers and other members of the community for a Celebration of Life for Gerry Roberts, organized by Audrey Joseph at the SF Eagle on Saturday, October 7, starting at 2 PM.
Jerry was one of our most influential Den Daddies and managed the Calendar for Teams 1990 - 2001. Under his watch, The Calendar picked up major corporate sponsors, started selling Calendars in the Castro and at street fairs, and took the show on the road with trips to Sacramento and Palm Springs. The local event season today looks very much the way it did when Jerry retired as Den Daddy 20+ years ago.
He proudly wore his unique SF Eagle vest proudly at numerous events in the Bay Area and in places he visited.
Jerry remained involved with the organization through the years and was generous with his time and support. He was a regular at BCC events and hosted new teams at his beautiful home in Rancho Mirage for many years. He also held a special event on Palm Springs Pride weekend to celebrate each team and the history of the organization.
One of the last public events that Jerry attended was the Team 2023 check presentation. He remained engaged with things happening in BCC-land after that and enjoyed the many sneak peaks and behind the scenes photos of Team 2024 shared with him by the current leadership. He was able to see the 2024 Calendar before he passed and was very happy with how it turned out. He loved the focus on our history and marveled at how this little project that he had such a hand in has grown and thrived for 40 years.
Jerry will be missed greatly by all of us who knew and loved him. Let s celebrate the amazing man that he was with our happy memories.
Clint Yeager
By Charlie Matula
Clint Yeager died on Tuesday evening, August 15 after he developed an abscess in his lung that was making it difficult for him to breathe. The surgery was to drain that. The surgery was going well and the doctors were about to close when his heart stopped.
Clint Yeager was an employee at Eagle LA for 13 of his 53 years. He was a unique beacon of light that touched the hearts of everyone he met, whether it be someone he was serving a drink to for the first time, or having known them for years. He was an important part of the Eagle LA family, and personally as well. He was also a legend in his own right with a everlasting impression on our community through his music, laughter, quick wit jokes, or just a simple, Helloooooo.... As I like to say, friends come and go, but family is forever, and legends never die. He was born in Texas. His spirit will live on! Cheers.
Clint was in several bands, SOUR, Speed Queen, Cycle Nova, and most recent GayC/DC, the Gay AC/DC cover band which has been currently touring the US. He touched the hearts of everyone he knew. He will be dearly missed by many.
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A Blast from The Past
American Brotherhood Weekend
American Brotherhood Weekend sashed Kyle Peterson in 1989 as its first American Leatherman titleholder in Boston, MA and was founded by Mik Miller of Boston. In 1994 Sarah Humble became the first American Leatherwoman. In 1994 Kevin McGraw was the first American Leatherboy and Beth Abate was chosen to be the first American Leathergirl in 2004. The title has been on hiatus from 2000 to 2022. In 2019 Ms. B Raven was made American Leatherwoman and there was no Americn Leatherman that year. Its early years were in Boston, then in Washington, DC, New Orleans and Chicago. The majority of ABW weekends were produced by American Leatherman 2000 Dean Ogren.
Good news hit our press desk on August 10 when we were informed by new ABW producer Eileen Sanders that a team chosen by her will will assist her in resuming production of the title. No date city or venue have been announced. See story in the above sections of Hump Day. Meanwhile click on the following link to see the complete ABW family tree.
https://www.americanbrotherhood.com/about/titleholders
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