BeatBox Presents BOYS' LIFE, the second of our Out Male Concert Series featuring four of the hottest male musicians in the business. Performing individually and together, each of them will bring their own unique style to the table to create a concert like no other!! Doors 8:00pm!!
**A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION**
**DAVID HERNANDEZ** **JEB HAVENS**
**BRIAN KENT** **MATT ZARLEY**
***HOSTED BY THE BOYS' MOTHER, BEBE SWEETBRIAR***
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BeatBox Presents BOYS' LIFE, the second of our Out Male Concert Series featuring four of the hottest male musicians in the business. Performing individually and together, each of them will bring their own unique style to the table to create a concert like no other!! Doors 8:00pm!!
**A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION**
**DAVID HERNANDEZ** **JEB HAVENS**
**BRIAN KENT** **MATT ZARLEY**
***HOSTED BY THE BOYS' MOTHER, BEBE SWEETBRIAR***
DAVID HERNANDEZ -
David Hernandez was once part of a singing group called Vinyl Four which consisted of four singers prior to his appearance on American Idol. The group performed on the cruise ships. Hernandez also has performed with the Latin/R&B bands Tribe 7 and Straight up. Prior to his participation on American Idol, Hernandez has performed at Urban Network Events, Arizona Idol and at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. He was a finalist in Arizona Idol (the winner of the competition secures a chance to audition for FOX's American Idol). After failing to take first place, he traveled to San Diego to audition successfully for the seventh season of American Idol.
BRIAN KENT - www.briankentmusic.com
Brian Kent is an out Billboard Recording Artists who has scored several national and international hits on multiple global dance club play charts. His most recent hit, a cover of U2's "With Or Without You" with producer Wayne G, is climbing charts and featured on multiple dance compilations. A former background vocalist for dance diva Kristine W, Brian has performed across the world working with some of the biggest names in the business.
Brian has succeeded in creating a major buzz across the nation these past few years to build up to the present. His music videos for "With Or Without You", "I'll Find A Way", “Breathe Life”, “Whatcha Doin’ To Me” and “I’m Not Crazy”, spread quickly to dance clubs, video bars and lounges across the globe through Promo Only, Rock America, HBO Zone, MTV.com, VH1.com, here! TV Networks and Screenplay. These videos spent weeks on the Top 10 countdown show The Click List on LOGO causing Brian to be voted one of the Top Artists of The Year on their end of the year special.
Kent’s evolution across multiple genres has earned him multiple nominations and an OutMusic Award for Best Dance Song as well as being awarded a finalist in The USA Songwriting Competition for “I’ll Find A Way”. Evidence of his continued evolution as a versatile artist shows in his continued ability to cross lines and bridge gaps between all types of people through his music.
MATT ZARLEY - www.mattzarley.com
Matt began his career at 12 years old starring in national commercials and, subsequently, his career led him to Broadway where, still just a teenager, he made his Broadway debut in A Chorus Line. Zarley has appeared in numerous shows and has played the title roles in both Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Who’s Tommy on Broadway. Matt also appeared in Cats, Chicago, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
On television, Matt was featured on The Drew Carey Show, Fame, and in the Disney TV movies, “Cinderella”, “Geppetto”, and “Annie”. Matt could also be heard on the NBC Emmy winning musical drama, SMASH.Aside from performing, he’s an internationally published songwriter and has had numerous songs recorded and released overseas by some of the biggest names in international music.
In addition, Matt has the distinction of being named the first openly gay man in People Magazine’s “Hottest Bachelors” issue in 2002 – opening the door for other openly gay men to be featured in the mainstream publication.
Matt has had the pleasure of working with such A-listers as Whitney Houston, Brandy, Usher, Reba McIntire, Vanessa Williams, and Chaka Khan, to name a few.Matt’s passion for songwriting resulted in his first solo album, “Debut,” which was released in 2002 and received critical acclaim. The set featured the dance hit, “You Always Want (what u ain’t got)” and “Say Goodbye”; which is also featured on the all-star Human Rights Campaign (HRC) benefit CD, “Being Out Rocks” , along side other artists such as Cyndi Lauper and Rufus Wainwright, to name a few.
Zarley’s sophomore album, “Here I Am,” had its title track chosen as one of the 2008 “American Idol Songwriter” competition’s Top 20 finalists in the prestigious national contest. The set was also named one of Billboard Magazine’s Critics Top 10 of 2008.Matt’s latest album, “Change Begins With Me” garnered near unanimous acclaim when it was released this past year. Critics hailing it “inspiring”, “powerful”, “passionate”, “soaring”, “dreamy”, “poignant”, and “a rare breed of artist....soulful and impressive”. The album’s first 2 singles, “WTF” and “Trust Me” became Matt’s 3rd and 4th consecutive Billboard singles and first ever UK hits; while both music videos became internet viral sensations. Matt was also awarded the 2012 OutMusic Award for ALBUM OF THE YEAR and SINGLE OF THE YEAR for “Change Begins With Me”....which also spent a month at #1 on the Eurochart.
Matt’s latest single and fifth collaboration with DJ/Producer/Songwriter Mark Picchiotti is a declaration of love and equality and currently blowing up the dance floor. “Somebody 4 Everybody” also marks Matt’s 3rd collaboration w/ superstar remixers, Moto Blanco.
Later this year, Matt will unveil his most ambitious project to date when he releases “Hopeful Romantic”. This 20 minute original musical film, which Matt wrote, produced, and stars in, will be making the rounds in film festivals before premiering to the general public. The musical short is about one man’s journey thru love, heartbreak, and healing and co-stars beloved Star Trek alumni and pop cultural phenomenon, George Takei.
For updates, follow Matt online on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Soundcloud, iTunes, and MattZarley.com.
JEB HAVENS - www.jebhavens.com
Jeb Havens has been singing, playing the piano, and writing songs since the age of 10. His music is a blend of catchy pop songwriting and raw emotional therapy. Since moving to San Francisco in 2007, he has performed at numerous Bay Area venues and events, including Cafe Du Nord, Red Devil Lounge, Hotel Utah, Kimo's, SF Pride, and Martuni's Piano Bar, where he co-hosts a monthly showcase of queer songwriters called Homophonic. He performs with the electro-pop duo Rowsy Bosch and the band The Hangover Brigade.