Men, media and mayhem... not necessarily in that order.
Music
Antony and the Johnsons, Yoko Ono, Hole, Patti Smith, David Bowie, Juliette and the Licks, The Clash, Ramones, Blondie, Pretenders, Amy Winehouse, Northern State, Portishead, Frank Zappa, Beastie Boys, Nouvelle Vague, M.I.A., The Dresden Dolls, The Flaming Lips, Royal Pink, Robert German, The Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth, Sparks, Chavela Vargas, Lila Downs, Diamanda Galas, Mika, Sparks, Morrissey, Dolly Parton, Lauryn Hill, Billie Holiday... and so much more
Movies
Do home movies count?
Television
Sex and the City, Lost, Fat Actress, Comeback, Project Runway, Six Feet Under, America's Next Top Model, Top Chef, Ugly Betty...
Books
Some of my favorites: The Bell Jar, Geek Love, Blindness, House on Mango Street, The Happy Hooker, She's Come Undone, Middlesex, Drown...
About me: I'm an alligator, I'm a mama-papa coming for you/
I'm the space invader, I'll be a rock 'n' rollin' bitch for you...
I am a member of New York City's Gender Offenders. We have created and performed several shows in NYC, including:
Jingle Balls and Mistle-Ho's Crimes of Passion: A Valentine's Day Mascara Brides Gone Wild Christmas in Iraq Porn in the USA: Red, White & Boobs
You may have also seen us in Cadman Plaza where we hosted Marriage Equality New York's The Wedding Marchrally. We also marched with MENY in the Heritage of Pride Parade, held a special pride performance called Pride Festivus at the D-Lounge, performed at Queens Pride, and were guest performers at Sweet Paprika and The Snake Oil Show.
For more information on Gender Offenders, please visit our website at www.genderoffenders.com. You can also find "Gender Offenders" on Youtube!
I am also the host of The Snake Oil Show. It's a great variety show that happens throughout the year in different venues! Past performers have included: Seaman and Queerfunkel, Robert German, Josh Wolff, Maddy Wyatt, Paul Wyatt, Allison Castillo, Ophira Eisenberg, Greg Walloch, Kitt and Kaboodle and many more.
Right now, I am working on several projects with my longtime collaborator and friend, Sassy. Check out The Chic and Sassy Show on YouTube... just search for Chic and Sassy!
You can see me playing a crazy nurse in Robert German's Open Wide video on Logo's The Click List.
Who I'd like to meet: GIRLS WHO ARE BOYS
WHO LIKE BOYS TO BE GIRLS
WHO DO BOYS LIKE THEY'RE GIRLS
WHO DO GIRLS LIKE THEY'RE BOYS
How was your weekend? I was recently in New York City playing some acoustic gigs to promote my new CD and I wanted to know that we recorded it all on video for you and you can check it out on my profile!
If you like the songs please download them from iTunes.com, because the songs are getting really popular on iTunes.com and if enough people download the songs, then they will make them onto the Top Sellers List and that will really help us spread the word! You can download them now at: Chris van der Merwe - Freaky CD on
Let me know what you think of the first Video Blog from New York!
how has thee been in the longest time...?;0 weve been sat out, pointing upwards and squinting at t he big ball of fire in the sky..the sun i think they call it;) btw _add us below to facebook...but keep it on the hush, hush:)
Thanks for befriending me Chic !!! I really hope you like my music. If you have a Facebook or Last.fm account don't hesitate to add me as a friend there as well ;-)
Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people.
I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site some time.
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Take care and keep in touch.
Best, Faber.
"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place. "
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