Live on our PrideFest Stage!
Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the performances.
DJ Dean Seda is a local, Open Format DJ that can take any event to another level with his diverse knowledge of music. He has performed at a variety of events along the East Coast for 5 years. He engages with the audience and takes them on a musical journey throughout any event. Dean is also a certified Zumba instructor, bringing high-energy and fun dance workouts to the community. He is very excited to be part of the Rutherford Pride Festival and can't wait to enjoy the day with everyone!
Host
Kimmy Sumony
The bodacious babe, known as Kimmy Sumony, is a drag performer and female illusionist born and raised in Jersey City! This Jersey girl has been turning looks and turning heads going on 7 years. In that amount of time, she’s been able to build a name and reputation for herself and host several of her own shows throughout the East Coast. The market might be crashing but she’s gonna make you feel rich 🤑
Featured Artists
Keilana is an award-winning musician, artist, and songwriter with over 10 years of experience in the music industry. Growing up in paradise really allowed her to flourish and nurture her passion for music, being constantly inspired by the beauty and aloha all around her. She's done everything-- from working as nightly gigging musician, to doing session work and bgvs for big stars, writing and producing songs for film/tv, live sound set up and production, to finally owning her artistry by writing, recording, and performing her own original work. Her mission is to share her music and story with the world, inspire the next generation of young voices, and to see just how far an island girl can go when she follows her dreams.
Jayson is a talented recording artist and live performer who made his debut in 2018 with his first studio single, "Worst Way." Jayson is currently recording in his first studio EP and releasing new music.
Jayson is a lead male vocalist for the Boston Party Machine, an impressive wedding band out of Massachusetts. Being surrounded by talented musical friends, he is constantly working on his craft and performing at venues ranging from New Jersey to Massachusetts.
His most recent single titled "More" is out now and streaming on all platforms. Connect with Jayson on all social media platforms!
Tami Hart’s music career began while still a high school student in South Carolina, when she was signed to Mr. Lady Records, and toured as a supporting act for Le Tigre. At age 18, Hart’s debut album, No Light in August, was described in the NY Times by Ann Powers as being one of the best albums of 2000. During that time, Hart toured in support of Sleater-Kinney, Indigo Girls, The Butchies and many more.
Hart moved to San Francisco, forming the post punk band GangWay! (Featuring members of the band No Age). Following a move to NYC, Hart formed two more bands, Winning Looks, recorded by Kathleen Hanna. Hart also formed the Punk meets RnB duo Making Friendz, who’s album Social Life received several notable licensing placements (Last Bummer Records). In 2011, Hart joined the band MEN featuring prominent artist JD Samson of Le Tigre fame.
Tami Hart has recently resurfaced as a solo artist, releasing a collection of old and new demos on the Seattle imprint Disc Drive will be releasing her next EP, Thanks For Saying Hi digitally on Cruisin Records.