‘Y’all Means All’ Member Spotlight: Cedar Valdez
For Cedar Valdez, Y’all Means All is about celebrating queerness in a musical space that hasn’t always been welcoming.
“This concert has been such a great experience to prepare for,” Cedar shares. “Its significance to me surrounds celebrating queerness in a style of music that, in my life, has often been associated with conservative and closed-off communities. This concert makes me laugh, cry, smile, and all around have a lot of fun—with an energy of acceptance, togetherness, and hope!”
Powerful & Healing Moments
Cedar is especially excited about the more emotional moments in the show.
“I am a sucker for the emotional stuff, so songs like Brokeback Mountain Suite and Not Ready to Make Nice are ones I am really looking forward to,” they say. “Music is powerful, and sharing important messages through music is impactful. It’s also healing!”
Why You Can’t Miss This Show
If Cedar had to sum it up in a few words, the reasons to attend Y’all Means All are simple:
“Good music! Overload of laughter! Feeling your feelings! Gay stuff!” they say. “There are so many reasons to come, but I think one of the biggest and most important is that we all need community right now. Come hang out with this wonderful community that will welcome you with open arms!”
What to Expect at an HMCKC Concert
Beyond the emotional moments, Cedar promises a night filled with campy fun.
“We have a lot of fun treats for the audience in this show, and more than likely, everyone in attendance will be a fan of the artists whose music we are performing,” they explain. “Our leadership has highlighted some very iconic songs, and the people in the choir are so talented! This is my first concert with HMC, and I can guarantee you won’t want to miss this fun-filled, yee-hawing, and heartwarming performance!”
Join us for Y’all Means All on March 21-23 at the Folly Theater and experience the joy, laughter, and powerful storytelling of this unforgettable show.
Tickets ONLY at hmckc.org
April 5-6 | White Theatre at The J
