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FREE EVENT: The University of Memphis Department of Theatre & Dance is proud to partner with First Congo and Novel Bookstore to present The Gender Line: A Concert Evening with two-time Grammy nominee Cidny Bullens. Cid will sing his original songs and read from his stunning memoir TransElectric: My Life as a Cosmic Rock Star, sharing his journey as a transgender man and how he found his true voice as a human being and as an artist.The event will take place on Friday, October 18 at 7:30 PM CST in First Congo’s main sanctuary, 1000 South Cooper.
This event is FREE and Open to the Public.
In an extraordinary career spanning fifty years in the music industry, Cid went from singing backup with rock ‘n roll luminaries such as Elton John, Bob Dylan and Rod Stewart to having nine critically acclaimed solo albums featuring appearances by Bonnie Raitt, Bryan Adams and Emmylou Harris to performing his solo show Somewhere Between: Not An Ordinary Life.
Born Cindy Bullens in Boston, Massachusetts, this young electric guitar player yearned to be a rock ‘n roll star, startling the music industry with their Mick Jagger lips and moves, raw crafty songs, and wild spirit. Cindy always felt like they were living in the wrong body. But there were no viable options for them at the time.
Finally in 2011, Cindy became Cidny, making the daunting decision to transition from female to male, not knowing what the personal or professional response would be. Cid’s coming out article portrays his difficult decision and experience.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/singer-cindy-bullens-goes-public-shes-becoming-cidny-a-man
In 2018 Cid was featured in the documentary "Invisible: Gay Women in Southern Music." Cid’s story so impressed the director that he made an award-winning documentary short called The Gender Line, which screened at over 25 film festivals around the world in 2019-20.
Cid’s struggles and triumphs as a musician and a mother are relatable and powerful; his story is an inspiring example of self-discovery and self-love.
Rolling Stone Article about Cid and his memoir:
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/cidny-bullens-trans-singer-grease-elton-john-1234861837/
In partnership with NOVEL, there will be copies of Bullen’s book for book signing and sale as well!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
First Congregational Church (First Congo) - 1000 S Cooper St., Memphis., 1000 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5611, United States,Memphis, Tennessee
