Eight Gigs: Adore Delano
Thurs., Jan. 22, 9 p.m., Badlands, $18-$28
Before he was Adore Delano, Danny Noriega earned a reputation by being a semifinalist on American Idol in 2008 and sassily arguing with Simon Cowell. With a unique voice and huge personality, Noriega embraced Delano and headed for RuPaul's Drag Race, placing as runner-up in 2014. Boyish charm replaced by a larger-than-life love of fun, Delano's dynamic vocals are perfect for the hip-hop influenced “I Adore U,” the more serious “My Address is Hollywood” and the more lighthearted “Party,” which borrows from Billy Joel's “We Didn't Start the Fire”—all songs from 2014's Till Death Do Us Party. ID is required for this 21-and-over show. 2003 K Street, www.adoredelano.com.