On the evening of February 28, OUT Maine will host the second annual Rainbow Gala & Dance Party in its home base of Rockland, Maine, featuring the Right Track band. The gala is open to anyone 21 years of age and older, and the event directly benefits OUT Maine’s annual LGBTQIA2S+ youth retreat Rainbow Ball Weekend. The gala is described as a “queer prom for grownups,” with the dress code being simply, “what did you really want to wear to prom?”
“The Right Track NEEDS to be your dance band for this event!” exclaimed Jen Feldman, manager and vocalist of The Right Track, when she saw the Facebook announcement for the inaugural gala in 2024.
The Right Track is now returning for the second annual event, and the OUT Maine staff, volunteers, and community couldn’t be more excited.
The Right Track is an 11-piece soul/funk/classic R&B band whose members hail from South Thomaston to Belfast. The group consists of David Butler (bass), Jen Feldman (vocals), John Gass (trombone), Justin Milliken (guitar), Kristi Kalajian (vocals), Lincoln Blake (keys), Pete Kalajian (live sound), Peter Stuart (trumpet), Scott Kessel (sax), Tom Gray (vocals), Tom Oldakowski (drums/percussion), and Tom Rodman (drums/percussion).
Besides live music and dancing, the gala will also feature a photo booth with Hi Moments, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a silent auction.
“Last year, the gala brought together LGBTQIA2S+ and allied folks from around the state, including people new to the area,” says Rachel Albury (she/her), the Development Coordinator at OUT Maine. “Everyone was smiling and dancing and there was a strong sense of community and joy. I’m looking forward to seeing who comes this year!”
More: outmaine.org/programs/for-parents/gala/
— from an OUT Maine press release
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