Thu 6/11 @ 6PM
Otep Shamaya, who fronts the metal-based band Otep, is a force of nature — intense and soul-baring. She’s one of those performers who inspires fierce loyalty among fans who identify intensely with her. Her open-wound style of songwriting and no-holds-barred performances appeal to kids struggling with issues of all kinds who feel like she understands them. She’s spoken openly and graphically about her childhood experiences with violence, sexual abuse, and incest.
Also a writer, poet and visual artist, she’s involved in a host of progressive politic issues including animal rights (she’s a vegan), marriage equality (she’s a lesbian), and environmental justice. Shamaya also communicates with fans through her writing, artwork, and activism, giving them multiple points of connection with her.
She’ll be at the Agora, with Reaktion opening.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door.
Cleveland, OH 44103