La Cerise Noire

About the Artists

Maddy Walsh is the lead singer and songwriter of Ithaca, NY based moxy rock band Maddy Walsh & The Blind Spots. She holds a BA in English and Creative Writing from SUNY Binghamton and an MA in the same field (concentration in poetry and creative nonfiction) from CSU Sacramento. She released her debut solo record in 2007, followed by four Indie Pop Rock albums with The Blind Spots 2010 through 2018 (with a new one completed and set for release this year), and two solo albums in 2021: a meditative pandemic-era EP called The Tunnel Sessions and a powerful Indie Pop EP called Humanmade Thing. Maddy spends a good part of the year traveling with her husband and co-songwriter, Mike Suave; their young son, Rhodi Rocket; and often the whole band, finding her greatest joy in music, family, and in motion. MaddyWalsh.com | TheBlindSpots.com | Patreon.com/MaddyWalsh

DANIELLE SAINT VELVET, A VISION OF VICE AND VIRTUE, HAS BEEN TEASING HER WAY INTO THE HEARTS OF AUDIENCES FOR ALMOST 2 DECADES. MISS VELVET DAZZLES ON STAGES AROUND THE COUNTRY AS WELL AS CARRIES HER ART INTO HER SALON HARE AND BRISTLE. THIS BUMP AND GRIND BEAUTY SETS STANDARDS OF STYLE AND CLASS. DANIELLE IS A JUICY BRIGHT CENTERPIECE TO ANY EVENT WITH HER WORLD CLASS ENTERTAINMENT STYLE, HYPNOTIC STAGE PRESENCE AND BESPOKE COSTUMES. www.DanielleSaintVelvet.com | @therealsaintvelvet

Dizzy is a deliciously gaudy drag queen from Ithaca, New York who’s been stinking up stages since 2017. She can do it all. Lip-syncing. Live-singing. Standing there and doing absolutely nothing. You never know what sick trick Dizzy’s bound to think up next.

Izaq Charp began his career as the bread-butterer’s apprentice at the Royal Palace of Bucharest. On one particularly crisp September morning in 1892 Izaq was called upon to butter the biscuits in King Charles’ brunch. The King called forth, “Bread butter boy, sing me a ditty to lift my solemn spirits!” Despite never having so much as tootled a trifling tune, Izaq’s voice rang out bright and true like the bells of St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Before the buttered biscuit had even grazed the King’s stately mustache, tears had begun to roll down the royal creases around the King’s resplendent eyes.

La-Di-Da is a burlesque dancer, puppeteer, and professional wanna-be from northern New Hampshire, now based in Ithaca. He began his burlesque career in Paris, France and, since returning to the US, has brought his high-concept, low-brow burlesque to dive bars, community theatres, and empty fields throughout the Northeast. He’s thrilled to have tricked another theatre into hiring him and can’t wait to make his Cerise Noire début. @fasolladida

Nate the Great is a musician and juggler.

Tessa TrueHeart is a force of nature—a fierce, evocative dancer who prowls the stage with glamour, grace, and grit. Hypnotic moves and feline allure, she captivates audiences and leaves them begging for more. As the Headmistress of Bees Knees Burlesque Academy, Tessa TrueHeart shares her passion for burlesque by mentoring the next generation of bold and badass performers. Her mission? To create a community where every body is celebrated and where sultry, sexy, and fierce are for everyone. Get ready for claws, curves, and cat-like charisma—when Tessa TrueHeart is on stage, there’s only one rule: Bow to the Queen. @tessatrueheart | @beeskneesbabes

The fabulous Tilia Cordata is a gal lost in time. Mixing modern sensibilities and activism with the bygone looks of yesteryear, from bars to brunches, libraries to lecture halls, she is sure to charm your grandparents while offending your conservative family. Founder of the weekly queer event series Thursgays Ithaca,, Director of Drag me to School at Cornell, Host of Kids brunch at Khouse, and Co-organizer of Ithaca Drag Story hour, and a list of other titles and accolades longer than a 40 inch wig, she’s hard to miss!” linktr.ee/Tilia_Cordata_

Robin Guiver recently (fled) travelled to the united states, after turning down the Broccoli families requests to appear in the upcoming Amazon James Bond franchise, in the title role. A multifaceted performer, with many stings to his bow, his extensive experience in cabaret includes a long stint undercover for MI5 dancing in the club scenes of the Paris underworld, before (being dishonorably discharged) leaving for personal reasons. He was last seen at the Cerise Noire two years ago, performing a terrible act that was very offensive and will never be repeated, and is now only aloud to host…