Wearing her hair tall and her heels even taller, drag queen Beverly Rage leads the Chicago punk band, Bev Rage and the Drinks.
On top of having one of the best drag queen names ever, Rage’s band is also considered Chicago’s best punk band in 2024 by the Chicago Reader. Their live performances unapologetically scream “we’re here and we’re queer” in the form of loud, fast-paced musical entertainment that is guaranteed to get anyone hyped.
Bev Rage and the Drinks have been performing since 2016 and have put out two full-length albums and two EPs, with a new album on the way this year.
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Their music can be found streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and YouTube Music
Despite all the bans targeting drag performers, Bev Rage and the Drinks have made it clear that men in suits aren’t going to keep them from making music that queers, outcasts, and anyone distraught by the absolute betrayal of our freedoms can enjoy. They’re even possibly going on tour soon. And while times are difficult, they want to spread the message that it’s even more important now than ever to band together and have a sense of community.
Growing up, I’ve always been a rebellious person. So it’s no surprise that one of my favorite music genres is punk rock, especially now that I have even more reason to rebel. Every time I see a Tesla, the song “It’s Okay To Punch Nazis” by Cheap Perfume plays in my head. In that same spirit, this band is a pure, rageful delight, and I look forward to seeing more from them.
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