In December, Ms. Matlock, who’s been performing in drag for more than two decades and describes herself as a “Southern gentleman” both on and off the stage, made the trip to Norman for a different festivity: the city’s Pride Royalty pageant.
For a more low-key performance, Ms. Matlock favors a karaoke spot, like Red Brick Bar, a place where “whatever you are is cool” and everyone cheers equally for rock, country and R&B numbers.
Ms. Matlock’s love of music goes deep.
After she came out as a lesbian at the age of 12 in a military, Southern Christian, African American household, the only place she found solace for many years was the choir.
Then she discovered drag.
Persons:
who’s, ”, Matlock, brunching, Matlock’s
Organizations:
Ms, Equity Brewing, Red
Locations:
Southern, Norman, Victoria’s, Southern Christian