By Valerie Milano
San Diego, CA (The Hollywood Times) – San Diego Pride weekend got off to a spectacular start Friday evening as Jennifer Corday and her full band took over the legendary Gossip Grill for an energetic, joyful and exceptionally well-attended performance.
From the moment Corday stepped onstage, the packed crowd was ready to celebrate. The acclaimed singer-songwriter delivered a lively set filled with fan favorites, heartfelt originals and the unmistakable charisma that has made her such a beloved performer in the LGBTQ+ community.
One of the evening’s most memorable moments came when Corday invited me onstage for Amy Winehouse’s “Valerie.” Hearing my name sung by a room full of Pride revelers was already wonderful, but sharing the stage with Jennifer made it an unforgettable experience.
Corday also performed her ever-popular new original song inspired by 2 of her friends’ breakup (even though they are back together), giving them a special shout-out from the stage. The personal tribute was touching, funny and warmly received by the enthusiastic crowd. Jennifer has a gift for making everyone in the room feel included, and Friday night was a beautiful example of the genuine connection she creates with her audience.
The three-hour Pride weekend kickoff ran from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gossip Grill, one of San Diego’s best-known LGBTQ+ gathering places. Billed as “full band, full house and always a blast,” the celebration more than lived up to that promise. Corday’s official event listing described the evening perfectly.
Corday’s San Diego Pride weekend is not over yet. She will be DJing a private house party today, which Ana Maria and I plan to attend for a little while as the festivities continue.
San Diego is absolutely gorgeous this weekend, and the city is alive with Pride, music and community spirit. The Hollywood Times is proud to serve as a media partner of San Diego Pride and to help celebrate the artists, organizers and community members who make this extraordinary weekend possible.
Jennifer Corday gave Pride weekend exactly the opening it deserved: a packed house, a terrific band, memorable music and an abundance of love.
