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We went our own way. (Image via Matthew Rettenmund)

Was thrilled to see my first Lindsey Buckingham concert — and to meet the guitar god — in NYC last night. Full review here.

After the jump, one of my favorites of his songs ...

Falduto is singin' the twos ...

 

Brian Falduto is best known as Billy aka Fancy Pants in the 2003 movie School of Rock. He came out as gay as a senior in college, but may have been the last to know, considering his character was famous for adoring Liza and uttering the words “You're tacky and I hate you,” lines he delivered so credibly he became known as the gay kid from School of Rock.

 

 

Having that mantle placed on you in the fifth grade can be daunting, and it would seem Falduto has dealt with the fallout via therapy, and in song — he has spent time working on music since his sole movie appearance, releasing an EP and, soon, his debut album, Stage Two.

 

In a casual teaser of the album Monday night at NYC's the Cutting Room, Falduto sang tracks from the new album, including his current single “Rainy Day.” Warmly received by the crowd, he also touched on his EP, did some covers, had two opening acts and allowed two of his backing singers to perform works (look up Elizabeth Wyld, she was amazing). On the therapy tip, he did two readings from a book he says inspired his album, The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World by Alan Downs, Ph.D.

(All images by Matthew Rettenmund)

I'm not the biggest Taylor Swift fan of all time, you may be surprised to know, but I did go to see her Reputation Stadium Tour opening night at MetLife in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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I had way too much fun watching Bananarama's final North American gig on their Original Line Up Tour this weekend! Check out a full review here.

Video after the jump ...

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I was arm-twisted into seeing Tiffany's show Friday in NYC — and boy, am I glad I caved. She was a revelation as a live performer ...