Join East Coast DNA host Darcy Walsh for a chat with Moncton, New Brunswick based CJ Norris as he releases his debut single.
Just ahead of Moncton Pride Week, local musical theatre, comedy, and drag performer CJ Norris is making a colourful splash onto the pop music world. His debut single “Rainbow” was just released August 1st on all music streaming platforms. This upbeat disco-funk anthem aims to spark joy and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. It’s the perfect song to add to a fun summer playlist!
“As a queer artist, I know the LGBTQ+ community in particular is always in need of encouragement, especially in the midst of societal division over events like drag shows,” CJ explains. “The song uses the metaphor of rainbows because they’re bright and optimistic; the light at the end of a dark tunnel.”
CJ will be joining TalentNB in the Pride Parade on Saturday, September 2nd.
“Rainbow” is a collaboration between CJ and local musician Andrew Moore, who produced the single, and can be heard playing several instruments and doing background vocals on the song.
CJ is a veteran of musical theatre who you may have seen in Mary Poppins and as LeFou in Beauty and the Beast, both at the Capitol Theatre. More recently, CJ has created and starred in a comedic one-woman drag musical called “Flyin’ Solo!” which he toured across the Maritimes. He is currently creating his next solo drag show which will be presented this December.
00:00 Intro
00:45 Interview with CJ
18:00 CJ's debut single "Rainbow"
Find CJ online: https://www.stagesofcj.com/@CJNorrisArtist
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Photos credit: Bryan Otter
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