As we celebrate Pride 2026, this week’s guest represents the heart, resilience, creativity, and joy that make our community so special. By day, Joey serves the people of New Orleans as a dedicated civil servant. But when the lights come up and the music starts, audiences know and love her as the bold, hilarious, and unforgettable Debbie with a D. From behind the bar at some of New Orleans’ most notable restaurants to on the stage at historic, grand theaters. Debbie has the deets, hunny.
A familiar face throughout New Orleans nightlife and Pride celebrations, Debbie has built a reputation for bringing glamour, comedy, authenticity, and compassion everywhere she goes. She’s more than a performer — she’s a personality, a community advocate, and someone who reminds people to unapologetically be themselves.
Let’s kiki and celebrate Pride, individuality, and the magic of New Orleans with the one and only Debbie with a D.
To learn more about the buzz head over to www.debbiewithad.com
🩸🎸⚜️ Our next guests are a gothic charged rock band straight out of New Orleans that blend raw emotion & theatrical energy into a sound that is entirely their own. It is loud. It is unapologetic. Hey- kind of like me!
🎸🩸Blood Lovely is definitely Known for turning every performance into an experience while fusing together rage anthems that blend in for an atmosphere of alternative rock intensity, and a fearless artistic edge. Think vampires. Think New Orleans. Think Blood Lovely. Perfect soundtrack for @aetv
Welcome lovelies- this is Blood Lovely
Rachelle O’Brien — vocals @rachelleobriennola
Eric Laws — guitar
@soundlaws
Jeff Louviere — bass
@jefflouvieredesigns
Jay Purcell — drums
@jaypurcell
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Their music is emotional, moody & explosive- You can find them perform usually at local favorite, The Crypt @thecryptneworleans in New Orleans.
In fact! Get your tickets now for their next show- JULY 18 at Creepy Fest!
To learn more and to listen to their tracks, check them out at www.bloodlovely.com
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