North Georgia Marietta Pride

03/22/2024

The events of the past 10 days have been heartbreaking. I found out last night about Charlie’s passing. Today as I attend Mike Gaeta’s funeral, it’s wishful thinking that maybe they are having a conversation somewhere. Maybe there’s a grand stage with a huge cast that are preparing a show for when we arrive.

I met Charlie Brown at Backstreet like so many others. I watched the HBO special too, back in the day. There has never been a performer that has had a greater influence on me and what I think the art of drag should be like.

I was so completely excited for him to be our headliner for the Breaking Point on St. Patrick’s Day 2004, for our Grand Opening. As I introduced him, Charlie came out of a limousine from the parking lot in front of the club. Already talking on a microphone; the front doors flew open and he started performing. What a moment, that is probably my favorite memory!

He hosted so many shows and several competitions at LeBuZZ over the years. I was so happy to be able to do the Roast for him. He was infamous for poking fun at married couples and they loved every second. Always there in good times and bad, always supporting us, and we tried to support him.

I found myself watching many of his videos on YouTube last night as sleep wouldn’t come. There are so many incredible perspectives in these performances. These days people throw out words like Icon and Legend very easily. Charlie Brown was both and Atlanta owes him, we owe him these monikers. He loved to say that he was just a man in a dress, but we all know that he was so much more. He was proof that you could be yourself and do anything on your own terms. He was an inspiration. Xoxo

Rest in peace,
Drag Icon & Legend,
Mr. Charlie Brown

03/22/2024

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03/13/2024

I am terribly sorry to tell you that my friend of over two decades and former business partner Mike Gaeta has died. During a hospital stay he had severe complications from a lung infection and his body just couldn’t overcome it. Deborah Murphy and I were with him at the hospital when he passed early this morning. Arrangements are currently being made for his funeral and I will relay that information as soon as possible.
Mike was a loving and generous person. He saw the good in everyone. We first met though his late partner Scott Carpenter, who spun music for me at The Breaking Point in 2003. Later we worked together at Winston’s in the same capacity. They also did mobile gigs. Scott died suddenly in 2007 and Mike and I decided to look for a bar and go into business together. We looked at a few places and then were offered what we believed would be the opportunity of a lifetime, and it was. On December 7, 2007 we bought LeBUZZ. We had an incredible 8 year, crazy roller coaster ride, and experiences that made a huge impact on our lives. We closed the bar on New Year’s Eve 2014. Since then, Mike retired, and I moved on to other businesses and semi-retired. Mike spent his time behind the scenes, always positive and encouraging. He made you feel like you were the best person you could be and I appreciated his support of my sometimes incredibly stupid or impossible ideas.
Rest in peace, I am thankful for our memories together. We will never forget the “That’s All Folks” Looney Tunes ending to the night, our anthems “Dancing Queen”, “Last Dance”, and how many times a year I begged you to stop playing “Footloose” whenever you were in the booth. Xoxo

07/06/2023

I am exited to join a new social network. It’s time for a fresh start. Follow us if you want to share our next chapter.

04/23/2019

10/14/2018

Happy Pride Friends and Family. Thanks for our wonderful memories. Xoxoxo

02/18/2018

It’s been a while since I have been excited about anything. Just in time and when Atlanta really needs something to be proud of, here they are! Binge watch and bring on Season 2 guys!

10/21/2014

The best in drinks, dining, ho**ah, dragshows, entertainment, dancing, and special events! There is something for everyone! 18 to Party - 21 to Drink