As for my own experience as a straight man working in the Gay Market, I am often perceived as a gay man. When I started to work with my brother Gary and Lee I knew what market they were in and I had no problem with it at all.

However, when I do go the shows (which I now have three under my belt) I am perceived to be gay since I work in the gay market. I can’t tell you how many times I’m asked if I was gay at each of the shows. Sometimes I get a disappointed look that I’m not or the conversation just stops.

I’m very comfortable with my own sexuality now, and have no problems being seen in public with gay men. Maybe years ago I would have had a problem but times are different today.

In defense of this Webmaster Lee is alluding to I can understand his concerns of being “BRANDED”. Because, I'm sure others in this industry that do not know me personally or just know of me have me branded as gay.

My $0.02