Pauline Anson-Dross And Davi Anson-Dross
Musicians with Wicked Jezabel and a couple for nine years
Davi Anson-Dross , left, and Pauline Anson-Dross were in different bands when they met.
(By Henry Linson)
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Answers are from Pauline Anson-Dross,
except where noted.
Home towns: Pauline Anson-Dross: I'm actually "homegrown" -- born in beautiful downtown Arlington. Graduated Falls Church High School [in] 1975. Lived in the D.C. area all my life. Davi Anson-Dross: I am from Anchorage, Alaska. I lived my whole life there until I moved here in February of 1996.
How did the two of you meet? We were playing in different bands at the time, Pauline with Genuine Virginia Band and Davi with the Outskirts. In January 1999, we met when Pauline invited the Outskirts to share a Valentine's Day gig at the legendary women's bar Phase One. It wasn't intentional, but we ended up realizing what a great fit we were, and the next thing you know . . . we were married in April 2000. The rest is Wicked history!
Any song requests you refuse to play? We never refuse to play a song if we know it. We don't know all the songs to accommodate everyone, although we try.
What are the elements of a perfect weekend for the two of you? We have three kinds: (1) A hot and sweaty fan-filled gig (festivals are very fun!); or (2) crashing friends' gigs, to dine and support them; and (3) entertaining ourselves at home alone with our furry and feathered kids and/or with good friends and family.
Favorite memory from Pride festivals past: We have played D.C. Pride now for seven consecutive years. There are many great moments. In the year where [the] gay marriage fight was at its peak, we loved doing a parody of [the Beastie Boys'] "Fight for Your Right to Party" to "Fight for Your Right to Marry." In 2003, we (the Outskirts) won the Washington Blade's "best of gay D.C." musician award -- that was very special.
Why does Pride matter to you? This is a big question, but in a nutshell, we think it's a whole week-long celebration about the ultimate emotional support for a culture that has been suppressed for so many generations just for being true to themselves. It's the biggest and most important "pep rally."
If you could tell the world just one thing, it would be: The Beatles said it best . . . "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." Wicked Jezabel believes that by giving, showing and teaching "acceptance" within all cultures, sexual orientations, religions and races, in the end, we will receive the same respect.
