Vintage 2023 Adramada and Her Drag Show At Beacon's Hudson Valley Food Hall
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I first met the famed and elusive-to-me Andramada on a Friday evening in February 2023 during her drag show at the Hudson Valley Food Hall. I’d heard about the show for what felt like ages, but never went. I’m intimidated by most things.
But on this particular Friday evening, I was ready to explore. Almost every Friday night at 9pm, the lights at the Food Hall go down, the spotlight comes on, and some burners stay lit behind the chef’s stalls.
Before the local show begins, to warm everybody up, there is a viewing party of RuPaul’s Drag Race at the Roosevelt Bar, where the bar tenders are pouring.
Andramada, when she is in drag, and Ian when the wig is off and he is in street clothes (pronouns reflect situation), started this drag show in New Paltz. Since moving to Beacon, beginning at Happy Valley and now at Hudson Valley Food Hall, it has taken off, attracting performers and audience members from all over the country, let alone New York.
Below are videos of some of the performers, including Andramada’s own encore at the end. Stay tuned for an upcoming podcast episode recorded in 2026 with A Little Beacon’s new podcast, A Little Beacon Pod. In that episode, we explore Adramada’s evolution with her parents, Cynthia and DJ Zeno, who are there at every show. We are so excited to share everything and everyone with you.
Andramada and her parents, Cynthia and DJ Zeno. Cynthia is a hair stylist and taught Andramada how to style her wigs. Andramada’s dad, DJ Zeno, is the DJ each night.
Andramada’s Dad, DJ Zeno, with Manriah supporting.
