The world’s first Grateful Drag band, BERTHA is an all-star collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent coming together in wigs and full face for a good cause. Fronted by a harmony trio of Berthas and backed by a rocking all-Bertha band, their origin story is said to be as follows:

In the mid-1990s, just after Jerry Garcia’s tragic and untimely demise, a deadhead janitor working at Area 51 gained access to top-secret time travel technology and took it upon himself to retrieve Jerry’s severed middle finger at the moment he lost it in 1946. He thought, if he could just get the DNA to the right scientists, cloning technology might one day be able to bring Jerry back. Breakthroughs in the early 2000s found that a compound in LSD could activate dormant genes to replicate sufficiently to grow a functioning human body in a lab. The theory was that if they could mix Jerry’s DNA with the original Owsley acid, it could create a Jerry clone that would reunite the Grateful Dead to continue their “long strange trip.” Unfortunately, they mixed up the vials, and the first seven clones were the bastard children of Jerry’s finger DNA and the infamous Brown Acid. These pitiful yet beautiful creatures were musical mutants with the chops of their father but a physical form yet unseen in the jam band world - that of a woman. After being cast out of the lab and the experiment shut down as a failure, these orphan queens each took the name BERTHA in solidarity with one another and formed a band.

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The world’s first Grateful Drag band, BERTHA is an all-star collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent coming together in wigs and full face for a good cause. Fronted by a harmony trio of Berthas and backed by a rocking all-Bertha band, their origin story is said to be as follows:

In the mid-1990s, just after Jerry Garcia’s tragic and untimely demise, a deadhead janitor working at Area 51 gained access to top-secret time travel technology and took it upon himself to retrieve Jerry’s severed middle finger at the moment he lost it in 1946. He thought, if he could just get the DNA to the right scientists, cloning technology might one day be able to bring Jerry back. Breakthroughs in the early 2000s found that a compound in LSD could activate dormant genes to replicate sufficiently to grow a functioning human body in a lab. The theory was that if they could mix Jerry’s DNA with the original Owsley acid, it could create a Jerry clone that would reunite the Grateful Dead to continue their “long strange trip.” Unfortunately, they mixed up the vials, and the first seven clones were the bastard children of Jerry’s finger DNA and the infamous Brown Acid. These pitiful yet beautiful creatures were musical mutants with the chops of their father but a physical form yet unseen in the jam band world - that of a woman. After being cast out of the lab and the experiment shut down as a failure, these orphan queens each took the name BERTHA in solidarity with one another and formed a band.

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Join us for an exciting and informative session about The Pride Tree Summer Camp! This event is designed for campers, parents, and volunteers to learn more about our inclusive and empowering summer camp experience for LGBTQ+ youth.

🌟 What to Expect:

• Camp Overview: Learn about the unique activities and programs that make The Pride Tree Summer Camp a safe, joyful, and affirming space for all campers.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Discover how volunteers play a vital role in creating a supportive and welcoming environment.
• Q&A: Get answers to your questions about expectations, programing, and how we ensure a meaningful experience for LGBTQ+ youth.
• Meet the Team: Meet our passionate staff and volunteers dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and community.

• Parents or guardians of potential campers
• LGBTQ+ youth interested in joining camp
• Volunteers looking to get involved