Concert Review: Me Talk Pretty One Night

by Toby Click

One Saturday evening last month, I went to the Gothic Theatre to see a lineup of punk bands performing as part of the "Wake Up!" Tour. With a small but enthusiastic crowd, these up-and-coming performers put on an energetic show.

The first band, the Texas-based Avion Roe, took the stage around 7 pm. They first formed about a year ago, and during the summer they played a few dates on the Vans Warped Tour (as have all the featured bands). Singer Evan Lester screamed through their set, while bassist Sean Humphrey climbed atop a speaker and took a dive to the stage.

Avion Roe

Next on tap: Madina Lake. Hailing from Chicago, their music is infused with a storyline about a fictional 1950s town, and a mysterious disappearance. Clues to the mystery can supposedly be found in their lyrics, in album artwork, and on their website.

Madina Lake

Finally, Me Talk Pretty came on. According to singer Uliana Preotu, the band takes its name from the David Sedaris book Me Talk Pretty One Day. Her favorite song, "Wake Up", is dedicated to her deceased mother. For this song, they have a special piano decorated with colorful handprints—one for every tour date, each made by a lucky fan.

Me Talk Pretty

I tell ya, you've gotta love these types of shows—bands who set up and break down their own equipment between acts, the ones you find later at the front door hawking their own merchandise. It makes me smile, seeing young, hardworking folks who—if they keep at it—just might find themselves huge someday. Good luck and best wishes to all of 'em!

Madonna News: FIRST SINGLE “GIVE ME ALL YOUR LUVIN’” FEATURING NICKI MINAJ & M.I.A. OUT FEB. 3rd

Madonna will be releasing her new single “Give Me All Your Luvin’” featuring Nicki Minaj & M.I.A. on February 3rd, three days before her highly anticipated Bridgestone Super Bowl halftime performance, it was officially confirmed by Interscope Records.  “Give Me All Your Luvin’” is the first single from Madonna’s upcoming album MDNA , her 12th studio album and follow up to 2008’s Hard Candy which debuted at No. 1 in 37 countries. The song was written by Madonna, Martin Solveig, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A, composed by Martin Solveig and Michael Tordjman and produced by Madonna and Martin Solveig.

iTunes will offer an exclusive global pre-order of an 18 track Deluxe Edition of MDNA including one exclusive remix from Madonna’s new album.  The bonus remix will be available from Friday February 3rd through Monday February 6th only.  During this time period the album will be available for $9.99 and fans will also receive the digital single “Give Me All Your Luvin’” immediately. This single is also exclusive to iTunes during this limited time.   At launch, the offer can be found at www.iTunes.com/Madonna

The video for “Give Me All Your Luvin,” directed by Megaforce, is football and cheerleader themed - inspired by her upcoming Super Bowl appearance. In an AMERICAN IDOL exclusive, Madonna will world preview the video for her new single “Give Me All Your Luvin,” featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., during IDOL Thursday, Feb. 2 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The full video for “Give Me All Your Luvin’” will premiere on Madonna’s YouTube channel on February 3rd at 9am EST/6am PST. 

MDNA, recorded in New York and LA, reunites Madonna with former collaborator William Orbit (“Ray of Light”) who co wrote and co produced several cuts on the new album.  Other co producers include Martin Solveig, The Demolition Crew, Marco “Benny” Benassi and Alessandro “Alle” Benassi, Hardy “Indiigo” Muanza, Michael Malih and Madonna.

The Golden Globe Award winning song “Masterpiece” from the Madonna directed Weinstein Company film “W.E.” which opens in February is also included on MDNA as well as on W.E. – Music From the Soundtrack  which is scheduled to be released on January 31st at digital retailers on Interscope as well.  The Compact Disc version of the soundtrack is scheduled to be released exclusively at Amazon.com  on February 14th.  The score was composed, orchestrated and produced by Abel Korzeniowski.

Madonna is scheduled to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on January 30th.

A conversation with Edith Marquez, circuit party superstar

It’s January, and already 2012 is shaping up to be quite a busy year for actress/singer Edith Márquez. That’s because she’s been working on the promotion for her new record release and gearing up for a huge gay club tour with Club Papi and Granda Entertainment. The Mexico City native is no stranger to the gay community, as she’s been on the club tour route before. Edith first stepped into the spotlight in 1978 when she won the television musical contest Juguemos a Cantar. We talked with the former Timbiriche star who told us about the tour, her new album and why she wanted to work with the gay community.

Tell us about your new album.
I love this album. It broke record sales after 10 days of being on sale and went gold. There are some great arrangements and lyrics by Gian Marco Bruno and Armando Avila, and there are two songs that I co-wrote. This record is important; it’s called Love is Not Enough. The album is full of experiences, love and many other things too. It also features “Don’t Worry About Me Anymore,” which is a powerful ballad like the ones you like to hear.

Next year you’re teaming up with Club Papi and Granda Entertainment for a gay club tour. What can we expect?
Something spectacular. There will be live costume changes. It’s a privilege to work with Club Papi, Joe Granda and Light Concepts PR for the gay community. It will be a very intimate encounter between the audience and I, who have given me so much. I will sing about love, hate, everything that moves us and makes us feel in life.

Why did you want to do this big event in the gay community?
Because I admire, respect and have much love for the gay community. They are the best and have always been with me. When I was with Timbiriche, they welcomed me with open arms, on television and then in music as a soloist. My friends, my team, the people I care and I work with are gay and I love them! We have always had a great connection!

What are you most looking forward to on this tour?
Give lots of love with my music and to feel that closeness with the audience. I’m excited about introducing Love is Not Enough, so that together we can fall in love, live new songs that teach us to appreciate what we have.

Not only do you sing, but you also act. Do you have any plans to return to telenovelas?
Not for now, as I’m 100 percent dedicated to music. Acting was and will be important in my career, but right now my heart is full of music. I won’t say never though.

When did you realize that you wanted to be in show business?
Since I was 7 years old, I always knew that I wanted to be an artist. It’s what I am so passionate about. I am very blessed in that aspect. My parents always supported me, which was a very important factor.

Do you have a memorable moment with a fan?
Everything they say on Twitter, the way they show their love for me and what they shout out when I’m onstage. There are no words that can thank them.

Club Papi, Granda Entertainment & Circuit Night Club proudly present an UP CLOSE and INTIMATE performance by Mexican superstar singer and icon, EDITH MARQUEZ live on stage. These exclusive shows are Edith's way of presenting her newest hit album "AMAR NO ES SUFICIENTE" to the gay community here in the United States.

Besides Chicago, Edith will be performing in Houston, San Diego, West Hollywood, San Francisco and Seattle. In addition to Edith's extended live performance for the gay community, you will be able to check out the sexy Club Papi Dancers and DJ's on Thursday, February 2nd at Circuit Night Club, 3641 N. Halsted Street, Chicago.

As part of the national gay club tour, Club Papi is offering special VIP MEET AND GREET TICKET PACKAGE, where fans can get a personal meeting with Edith, including a personalized autograph and picture with her.

General and VIP Tickets can be purchased at Circuit Night Club or online at:

www.wantickets.com/Events/97251/Edith-Marquez-Live-Club-Papi-Chicago

Op-Ed: Christie sees future; Santorum wears George Wallace drag

byMark Segal

This columnist has been preaching for over a year now, but particularly during this primary season, that America is changing — in favor of LGBT rights and equality. That change was never so true as in Monday’s announcement from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Here’s how AP reported it.

“New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie moved to diversify the state’s all-white Supreme Court on Monday by proposing two firsts: the nominations of an openly gay black man [Bruce Harris] and a Korean-born law enforcer to fill two vacancies.

“‘I am proud to be standing here today to announce two historic nominations to the New Jersey State Supreme Court,’ Christie said, expressing ‘extreme confidence in their records and respect for their intellect.’”

At the governor’s news conference, Harris thanked the governor, then said, “I also want to thank my partner Mark for his nearly 32 years of love and support.”

Christie is not considered a moderate. He’s a national rising star of right-wing Republicans but he’s smart and ahead of his fellow party members in understanding that LGBT issues no longer matter to the general population — including Republicans. In other words, you can’t scare the public with the gay issue anymore since they no longer are afraid to have us as neighbors. In fact, most Americans want us as their neighbors and pollsters have discovered that 47 percent of strong conservative Republicans would vote for an LGBT person running for office.

With a generation that has grown up with openly gay friends about to enter the voting system, the handwriting is on the wall.

Now Christie is not for full equality. He’s doing exactly what this column predicted just a few weeks ago: drawing a line in the sand on equality. Domestic partners and civil unions are all OK — but marriage is for one man and one woman only.

All one has to do is watch the Republican primaries and see this working itself into the Republican fabric. As I stated before, enjoy this Republican race and watch Rick Santorum. In this race, Santorum is like George Wallace, the last proud racist to run for president. For Santorum, he’ll be the last proud homophobe to run for president. And like Wallace, he’ll become an outcast in his own party. Wallace eventually apologized, but Santorum is too arrogant to apologize for the hate he has spun.

Back to the Garden State. Here’s the fun part: If Christie vetoes New Jersey’s marriage-equality bill, it’s likely that a pending marriage-equality case will make it’s way to the New Jersey Supreme Court, where Christie’s appointee will cast a vote on equality. We are living in exciting and historic times.

Mark Segal, PGN publisher, is the nation’s most-award-winning commentator in LGBT media. He can be reached at mark@epgn.com.

New HUD Non-Discrimination Regulations

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced new regulations aimed at addressing discrimination in federal housing programs would become official this week.  The draft regulations were announced in January 2011 and Secretary Donovan made the announcement today at the Creating Change conference in Baltimore.

"The new regulations from HUD will help protect LGBT people and our families in one of the most fundamental aspects of life - finding and keeping a home," said HRC President Joe Solmonese. "This common sense action will help some of the most vulnerable people in our community in trying to make homes for themselves and their families."

The new rule makes three important changes to federal regulations. First, it includes language that ensures same-sex couples and their children are recognized as families covered by HUD programs, including affordable housing assistance. Second it prohibits owners and operators of HUD-assisted housing, or housing whose financing is insured by HUD, from inquiring about the sexual orientation or gender identity of an applicant or basing a decision on their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Third it prohibits consideration of factors other than creditworthiness, including sexual orientation and gender identity, in the awarding of mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration.

As part of its Blueprint for Positive Change, HRC submitted more than 70 recommendations for executive action which would improve the lives of LGBT Americans to the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team. Since the administration began, HRC staff have met and communicated with numerous federal agencies on how to implement these policies. Addressing discrimination in federal housing programs was part of HRC's recommendations for HUD.

Denver's transgender Girl Scout forms own troop

TransYouth Family Allies (TYFA), a national education and advocacy organization working to empower transgender youth and families, is proud to announce a nationwide girl scout cookie drive to support Bobby Montoya and her newly formed Girl Scout Troop 5-4665 in Denver, Colorado.

Bobby,  a 7-year-old transgender girl from Denver, Colorado, garnered national media attention  late last year after joining a local girl scout troop. After members from the local community expressed discomfort with her membership, Girl Scouts of Colorado released a statement supporting the young girl, saying: “If a child identifies as a girl and the child's family presents her as a girl, Girl Scouts of Colorado welcomes her as a Girl Scout.”

“We applaud Girl Scouts of Colorado for their progressive and inclusive policies that allow all girls to serve their communities and learn important life skills,” said TYFA Board President Shannon Garcia. “We are proud to help Bobby and these young girls actualize their hopes and dreams.”

“TYFA has a long history of supporting transgender youth and families,” said TYFA Executive Director  Kim Pearson. “We are standing with Bobby and her family to make sure that she, like many young girls across the country, has the opportunity to take full advantage of the wonderful life lessons the Girls Scouts provide.”  

Any donations made online will go toward cookies that will be distributed to their hometown charity, Mount Saint Vincent Home, which has assisted more than 18,000 abused and neglected Colorado children since 1883. Proceeds will also go to Boots on the Ground, which distributes Girl Scout Cookies to active-duty military servicemembers.

Manhunt.net shares photo album from PORNSTAR party

Click here to check out Manhunt's Facebook photo album from last month's dirty, sexy PORNSTAR party with Spencer Reed and Adam Killian.

Bill Gates donates $750 million to fight AIDS

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $750 million dollars to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, he announced today.

Gawker's Brian Moylan uses this profile to cruise for sex on Grindr

Gawker's Brian Moylan has publicly posted his Grindr profile in an attempt to drum up pageviews.

He's a tall, thin, cute drink of water. And who doesn't appreciate a good mustache ride?

Supercut of Daniel Tosh of Tosh.0 naked

Plenty of good, clean, pixelated naked fun with Daniel Tosh (NSFW, duh).

Mark your calendars for LGBT Lobby Day

Each year, LGBT Coloradans and their allies gather together for Lobby Day to learn about important legislation impacting our community, to get trained on how to discuss the issues with our elected officials, and to head to the Capitol as a powerful, engaged group of constituents.

Last year, more than 120 people joined One Colorado for Lobby Day.  This year, there are more Lobby Day sponsors than ever, and on Monday, February 27, there should be a big crowd of folks who are ready to share their stories and let their voices be heard.

LGBT Lobby Day 2012 is your chance to tell your legislators what matters to you.  Register now!

10 Days to WinterPRIDE

WinterPride is coming!  We are now just 10 days away from the start of Whistler's 20th Annual Gay & Lesbian Ski/Snowboard Week.  In the last 48 hours, the resort has had over 12" of snow and more is on its way.  Woo-hoo!

Andrew Christian unveils new underwear model, adult star Jack Andrews

Andrew Christian's newest model is Adult Star Jack Andrews. This behind-the-scenes YouTube video of his most recent photo shoot is hot, hot, hot. 


But not nearly as hot as the Uncensored Verson (NSFW).

Jessie and the Toy Boys - This Is How Rumors Start

Check out the world premiere of THIS IS HOW RUMORS START from Jessie and the Toy Boys (NSFWish due to some salty language).

Sen. Al Franken is an American for Marriage Equality

Today the Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization – released a web ad featuring U.S. Sen. Al Franken for its Americans for Marriage Equality campaign.  In the ad, Franken, who represents the state of Minnesota and has been a longtime advocate for LGBT rights, says “I think everybody should be able to marry the person they love.  And I think our government should help people make those life-long commitments.”

Colorado Queer Youth Summit 2012 is coming!

The 4th annual Colorado Queer Youth Summit (CQYS) will be in Denver on Saturday, March 31st. The QYS brings Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) youth together from across the state and region for a day of innovative, creative and powerful workshops and performances. With the power of a youth-led coalition, this year's summit will be the largest yet! 

The Summit will host over 20 interactive workshops, inspiring and equipping youth with the passion and tools to fight for justice in their lives and communities. We will be celebrating our movements and communities with a showcase of local and national LGBTQ drag performers, poets, hip hop artists, musicians and DJs.

Jane's Addiction - Underground

 
As JANE’S ADDICTION gear up for their much-anticipated "Theatre of the Escapists" tour launching February 22 in classic theatres, they premiere their new video for “Underground” today. The song, which is the opener of their acclaimed album THE GREAT ESCAPE ARTIST (Capitol Records), takes on an alluringly dark dimension in the video, for which the band joined forces with esteemed director Robert Hales.  An explicit version of the video will debut at Playboy.com this Friday, January 27 at 10:00 AM EST. 

A Special Message from The White House on National Gay-Straight Alliance Day

by Gautam Raghavan

Since taking office, President Obama and his Administration have taken many steps to ensure that all students are safe and healthy and can learn in environments free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.

Bullying is an epidemic that has gone ignored for too long, and far too many of our young people are targeted and harassed based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  But across the country, Gay-Straight Alliances and other similar student groups are taking important steps to address these issues.

Last year, President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and others welcomed students, parents, and teachers in addition to non-profit leaders, advocates, and policymakers to the White House for a Conference on Bullying Prevention.  Also last year, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan wrote a “Dear Colleague” letter to school districts across the country in support of Gay-Straight Alliances.  And today, on the occasion of the first-ever National Gay-Straight Alliance Day, Secretary Duncan has taped a video message to students, teachers, and allies to re-emphasize the Obama Administration’s commitment to safe schools for all students.

The following is a transcript of Secretary Duncan’s message:

On the first-ever National Gay-Straight Alliance Day, I want to say thank you to all of the student leaders and faculty advisors who are doing the courageous work of making campuses safe places that are free of bullying and harassment.

Harassment and bullying are serious problems at schools and colleges, especially for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. We have to dispel the myth that bullying is just a normal rite of passage, or an inevitable part of growing up.

President Obama and I believe that we have a collective obligation to ensure that all our schools are safe for all children. Every single student deserves the opportunity to learn and grow and achieve their potential, without having to worry about the threat of harassment.

When students are harassed or bullied, it directly affects their work in the classroom, their aspirations for the future, and their desire to stay in school.
                          
Gay-Straight Alliances and similar student groups play an important role in creating welcoming, affirming, and respectful schools and colleges – safe places where learning can happen and students flourish.

This work is absolutely essential.

GSAs are a proven tool for creating welcoming school climates and helping students stay in school. 

Our team at the Department of Education is committed to giving school districts guidance on providing all students, including LGBT, gender nonconforming students, and their allies, a safe place to learn, meet, share experiences, and discuss matters that are important to them.  These are goals that our Administration takes very seriously.

This day is an opportunity to recognize the importance of Gay-Straight Alliances in schools across America. On behalf of President Obama, I want to thank you for your hard work, your leadership, and your courage.  Your work makes a difference – so keep it up.

Take a look at Secretary Duncan's video message above, and then check out the following:

• Gay-Straight Alliance Students Visit the White House
• Making Schools Safer and Creating a More Hopeful Future for LGBT Youth
• Meeting with Lady Gaga on Inclusion and Equality for Our Young People
• Dr. Jill Biden Addresses the 2011 PFLAG National Convention
• “It Gets Better” videos featuring President Obama, Vice President Biden, and White House staff
• StopBullying.gov, an online clearinghouse of federal government resources to help prevent or stop bullying

Gautam Raghavan is an Associate Director in the Office of Public Engagement.

Italy's Gay Village Party to Debut at Winter Party Festival

There’s no fiddling around at Winter Party Festival when Italy’s biggest, award-winning event, Gay Village, presents “Boiling Point: Rome is Burning,” Sunday, March 4, beginning at 10 p.m.  For the first time ever, Winter Party will partner with Gay Village to bring this world-renowned party to Cameo Nightclub, turning it into an orgy of sights, sounds and sensational décor, complete with sexy Italian dancers in gladiator garb flown in just for this event.  In addition to the spectacle of sights, DJ Alyson Calagna will join Gay Village resident DJ Giangi Cappai for this special night of ancient Roman revelry.

Gay Village is a hugely popular summer event in Rome, drawing 300,000 guests from throughout the world to its 10-week-long schedule of events and parties staged throughout a 16-acre historic parkland site. The Gay Village outdoor entertainment complex features multiple bars, two dance floors, an open-air gym, an exhibition space and an outdoor cinema. In 2011, Gay Village was named the #1 “Best Public Event in Italy” by the Best Event Awards.

“Sunday night was huge for Winter Party in 2011, and we’re really going to outdo ourselves this year,” said Victor Diaz-Herman, co-chair of Winter Party Festival. “‘Boiling Point: Rome is Burning’ is going to cement our reputation for epic events throughout the entire festival, and especially on Sunday night, thanks in large part to our partnership with Gay Village and the sights and sounds they’ll be importing to Miami Beach for this experience.”

Produced by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Winter Party Festival raises funds to build power, take action and create change for the LGBT community. The majority of the net proceeds generated from Winter Party Festival go to work in South Florida through grants administered by The Miami Foundation, while the remainder supports the Task Force’s efforts nationally. Since assuming responsibility for the events in 2004, the Task Force has provided nearly $1.2 million from the proceeds of Winter Party Festival and the annual Miami Recognition Dinner to LGBT organizations in South Florida.

Tickets to “Boiling Point: Rome is Burning” are $65 in advance, $85 the day of the event. “Boiling Point” is also part of the Titanium, Platinum, Gold and Climax pass packages. For tickets, passes or more information, visit www.winterparty.com.

Movie version of “The Normal Heart” will feature all-star cast

The cast of the big-screen adaptation of Larry Kramer's AIDS drama, "The Normal Heart," currently includes Julia Roberts, Alec Baldwin, Mark Ruffalo (below), Matt Bomer (above) and Jim Parsons. "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy is set to direct the film.

Independents are open to out candidates, poll indicates

About 70% of Independent voters say they could support an openly gay political candidate, while 8% say they would be more likely to support an out candidate, indicates research performed by Public Policy Polling done for HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher." 

Among Republicans, 53% said they would be less likely to vote for an openly gay candidate, 38% said it would make no difference and 9% said they would be more likely to support an out candidate.

Virgina bill would ban anti-gay discrimination by adoption agencies

The Virginia Assembly is considering a measure that would prohibit state-funded adoption agencies from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, among other factors. The bill seeks to reverse regulations recently finalized by the state's Board of Social Services that would remove discrimination protections. 

"Adoption is a public act that goes through state courts, and no government agent should engage in discrimination," said out state Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-Alexandria, the sponsor of the bill.

Washington poised to legalize marriage between same-sex couples

Washington appears likely to become the seventh state to pass a marriage equality law, with Democratic state Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen (left) recently announcing she would cast a deciding vote in favor of a marriage equality bill. 

The state House has lined up majority support for the bill and Gov. Chris Gregoire has said she would sign the bill into law. If the bill passes, opponents are expected to challenge it with a referendum.

Romney’s Tax Returns Reveal Donations to Anti-LGBT Groups

The tax returns for Mitt Romney's charitable foundation reveal that the GOP presidential hopeful has given at least $35,000 in recent years to groups actively working to halt the spread of LGBT equality and, in some cases, intentionally demonize LGBT people. The revelation comes two weeks after Romney said in New Hampshire that he opposed discrimination against LGBT Americans. But according to CNN, Romney donated to the extremist group Massachusetts Family Institute, as well as the Becket Fund. The Massachusetts Family Institute received $10,000 from Romney in 2006, while the Beckett Fund received $25,000 in 2009. The donations came from the Tyler Charitable Foundation, set up and funded by the Romneys.

“This is just another example of Mitt Romney saying one thing while doing the complete opposite. It’s crystal clear that while Governor Romney claims to oppose discrimination, he is beholden to groups who make it their mission to vilify LGBT people,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. “Romney’s financial support of extremist groups is indicative of a politician with rising national ambitions who knew he had to cozy up to those on the far-right in order to secure his party’s nomination.”

The Massachusetts Family Institute has long been a vocal opponent of marriage equality, and believes sexual orientation is a choice that can be cured. From their website: “Our compassion is for those struggling with same-sex attraction and we encourage the healing of individuals who wish to change their choice of lifestyle…”

The group also is ruthless in its dedication to distorting programs intended to reduce bullying and make schools safer, more welcoming environments for all students. It says gay-straight alliances may violate the Constitution and parental rights, and says associated programming pushes a radical, pro-homosexual agenda. The organization has said HRC’s Welcoming Schools initiative isn’t actually about addressing and preventing dangerous bullying, but instead is aimed at teaching “children at the youngest ages about homosexual relationships and same-sex parenting.”

Romney also gave a significant sum of money to the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which describes itself as a nonprofit, nonpartisan, interfaith group dedicated to protecting the expression of religious traditions. The group is vehemently anti-marriage equality, and has argued that allowing committed same-sex couples to marry would trigger a wave of litigation for religious organizations objecting to performing or recognizing such ceremonies in states across the nation. The organization also compared pro-equality demonstrations during the time when Proposition 8 was a hot-button issue in California to the actions of the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda.

Sports and Recreation: Rugby 101 with the Rush

Join the RUSH as they present Rugby 101 to introduce rugby to newbies and brush up on the basics for returning players as they gear up for spring league season and the Bingham Cup VI in Manchester.

Come to work hard and get a general understanding of the game and leave with a better understanding of the sport and an extended brotherhood. Look forward to more fun afterwards as the whole gang meets at Wyman's No. 5 to socialize and sing rugby songs.