The ten best local drag queen names

The drag scene in Denver is bigger and better than ever -- in 2013, Miss Queen of Aces showed the city what it took to put on a successful and community-driven beauty-pageant fundraiser. Tracks' Drag Nation also took a turn in the spotlight for its Best Ongoing Drag Event. Inspired...

By Bree Davies

April 2, 2013

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The drag scene in Denver is bigger and better than ever -- in 2013, Miss Queen of Aces showed the city what it took to put on a successful and community-driven beauty-pageant fundraiser. Tracks' Drag Nation also took a turn in the spotlight for its Best Ongoing Drag Event. Inspired by the beautiful performers who give their all to these fantastic shows, here's a list of our favorite local drag-queen monikers.

10. Daniella DeCoteau Catch her when the former Miss Queen of Aces makes special appearances throughout the year at Hamburger Mary's Club M. 9. Kylie Vanderpump Catch her at Ultimate Queen Contest: RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Parties. 8. Porsha DeMarco Catch her at Ultimate Queen Contest: RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Parties. 7. Shirley Delta Blow Catch her when the former Miss Queen of Aces is at Hamburger Mary's Club M; she also hosts events all over the city. 6. Janessa Befierce Catch her at Ultimate Queen Contest: RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Parties. 5. Izzedead MotherEffer Catch her at Ultimate Queen Contest: RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Parties. 4. Minor Misdemeanor Catch her at Monthly at Tracks' Drag Nation. 3. Felony Misdemeanor Catch her monthly at Tracks' Drag Nation and weekly at the Ultimate Queen Contest: RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Parties, as well as special appearances at Hamburger Mary's Club M. 2. Shanida Lawya Catch her every Wednesday as the long-time co-host of X Bar's Drag Queen Bingo, at regular appearances at Charlie's for Denver DIVAS, and at Dreamgirls at Hamburger Mary's Club M. 1. Mariah Spanic Catch her monthly at Tracks' Drag Nation and weekly at the Ultimate Queen Contest: RuPaul's drag Race Viewing Parties.

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Bree Davies is a multimedia journalist, artist advocate and community organizer born and raised in Denver. Rooted in the world of Do-It-Yourself arts and music, Davies co-founded Titwrench experimental music festival, is host of the local music and comedy show Sounds on 29th on CPT12 Colorado Public Television and is creator and host of the civic and social issue-focused podcast, Hello? Denver? Are You Still There? Her work is centered on a passionate advocacy for all ages, accessible, inclusive, non-commercial and autonomous DIY art spaces and music venues in Denver.

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