mo'dest volgare

GUEST SPEAKER

Mo’Dest Volgare is one of Atlanta’s boldest and most beloved queens. While she’s been an artist since childhood, Mo’Dest has spent the past eight years creating resourceful, eye-catching ensembles with found materials and performing jaw-dropping drag. She performed at Condom Couture ATL in 2019, and we’re so excited to welcome her back as a guest speaker.

FENCES

MUSICIAN

Fences is an American indie rock band from Seattle, formed by lead vocalist and guitarist Christopher Mansfield, guitarist Benjamin Greenspan, bassist and vocalist Lindsey Starr, and drummer Elliott Garm Chaffee. Fences released their debut studio album Fences in 2010 and Lesser Oceans in 2015. Fences has collaborated with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and co-wrote "Ten Thousand Hours" on their 2012 album The Heist.

nicole paige brooks

GUEST SPEAKER

Nicole Paige Brooks is kind of a big deal. You might know her from Season 2 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, her from her unforgettable performance at Condom Couture ATL 2019, or any number of incredible shows across the city. Nicole is a proud member of of the House of Brooks, and has been a major inspiration to performers in Atlanta and beyond. We can’t wait to see what Nicole has to say about this year's event.

IAN ABER

COMEDIAN

Ian Aber is an Atlanta-based comedian and writer. Ian has been a finalist on StandUp NBC and America’s Gay Christian Sweetheart, and has appeared on season one of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Ian stands with Planned Parenthood because it means standing for those close to him. He’s also proud to perform for CCATL because in his words, “Supporting arts that support people is one of the higher forms of expression, HUNNY!”

ROYAL TEE

QUEER FEMME BURLESQUE

Emily Dee, also known as Royal Tee, is an Atlanta-based burlesque dancer and Creative Director at Roxie Roz Burlesque Collective. She has taught burlesque workshops at Dad’s Garage, performed at numerous festivals, and was named Best Burlesque 2018 by Creative Loafing. She blew us all away at Condom Couture 2019, and cares deeply about elevating those who do important work—like Planned Parenthood.







NADIA MARIE

MUSICIAN

Nadia Marie is an Atlanta-based musician who makes lo-fi bedroom pop with a hint of disco. Her performances usually include an 18-piece band with musical arrangements composed by herself. But her CCATL performance is more intimate—a stripped-down living room set with a surreal twist. All songs are written and composed by herself, with piano and trombone played by Ian Klin and Keifer Johnson. Nadia supports CCATL because what’s political is personal.



FAST CAR SLOW CAR

BRESHON MARTZALL

MUSICIAN

Breshon Martzall has been playing music in Philadelphia for about eight years. About two years ago, Fast Car Slow Car evolved into a live band consisting of Connor Jacobus on bass, Keondre Martzall on synth and aux perc, John Dicocco on guitar, Alex Held on keys, and Gabriel Rosen on Drums. Fast Car Slow Car likes to rock, and creates electronic, R&B hits that’ll make you swoon. They also support the hell out of Planned Parenthood.

ROSE HOTEL

JORDAN REYNOLDS

MUSICIAN

Ian Aber is an Atlanta-based comedian and writer. Ian has been a finalist on StandUp NBC and America’s Gay Christian Sweetheart, and has appeared on season one of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Ian stands with Planned Parenthood because it means standing for those close to him. He’s also proud to perform for CCATL because in his words, “Supporting arts that support people is one of the higher forms of expression, HUNNY!”

MIRROR MOVE

MUSICIAN//BAND

Formerly known as Absence of Ocean, Mirror Move is an Atlanta-based shoegaze band composed of Harrison Barr, Andrew Ross, and Allen Mclesee. As self-proclaimed “band nerds”, Mirror Move marries 80’s influence with shoegaze, dream pop, synth wave, and new wave. The band loves to create dreamy melodies with a psychedelic, ambient twist. In their words, “We make music to vape CBD to.” Well, that’s true—but it’s also music to support judgement-free healthcare to.

HAYLEY ELLMAN

COMEDIAN

Hayley Ellman is an improviser, sketch, and stand-up comedian based out of Atlanta. Hayley has appeared on TruTV, and has toured across the Southeast and Midwest. Hayley is a “veteran of queer comedy” with a knack for witty, observational humor. She supports Planned Parenthood because she believes access to affordable womxn’s healthcare is essential (and by the way, she’s right).

RoLLINGCHILD

MICHAEL ANTHONY BOSTINTO

MUSICIAN

Michael Anthony Bostinto, known by his mother ROLLINGCHILD, is an Atlanta based singer, songwriter, and producer. He found early mild success with his high school band Très Bien after placing 6th on Foxʼs Next Great American Band in 2008. In 2019, ROLLINGCHILD released the heart-felt album Post Party Depression. Tune into CCATL to catch his unreleased track, “secular”.

annie lockwood

COMEDIAN

Annie Lockwood is an Atlanta-based standup comedian, writer, actor, and multi-hyphen film professional. Along with performing at last year’s Condom Couture ATL, Annie produced a virtual comedy show fundraiser to raise money for the newly erected fence at the EAV Planned Parenthood Health Center. When Annie isn’t performing, she supports Planned Parenthood by volunteering as a dedicated patient escort.

HELL FUCKIN' YEAH

MICHAEL GRUTTOLA

PODCASTER

Hell Fuckin’ Yeah is a podcast created by Mike Gruttola. Mike is a New Yorker, interviewer, and lover of all things radical. The podcast features one-on-one interviews with interesting people doing interesting things, and focuses heavily on music, film, art, and pop culture. The podcast has featured everyone from pro skaters to film directors to tattoo artists. Be sure to catch CCATL Event Director Jessica Massey on Hell Fuckin’ Yeah on November, 12th.

HaleY HASEN UNCENSORED

SEX EDUCATOR, EROTIC LABORER

Haley Hasen is a sex educator, certified crisis interventionist, erotic laborer, and sex toy enthusiast. She currently serves on the Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates board, is involved with a federal work study with RAINN, and is an art therapy intern at the nonprofit Clean and Sober Street based in DC. On top of all this, Haley is studying to receive her master’s degree in Art Therapy at George Washington University.



HEFFNER

MUSICIAN'S//BAND

Heffner is a five-piece band with musicians from all corners of Athen’s diverse musical landscape. Capable of both breakneck speeds and high school prom-faded balladry, Heffnew uses its genre-neutral songwriting to craft guitar-driven power pop—with occasional reaches into r&b and bedroom pop. Their earworms are for everybody, just like the healthcare centers we’re here to support.