"There's a tenderness in that exchange that sets the tone for everything that follows. Holiday Gaiety isn't just another stop on a calendar; it's a performance that feels personal to both of them in different ways, tied to memory, ambition, and timing. For Allen, the invitation landed with particular force. "I'm a big holiday guy, so I'm really excited," says the singer-songwriter. "The concept of playing with an orchestra is so crazy.""
"Performing with an orchestra isn't just an aesthetic upgrade; it's a return to something formative, a chance to reconnect with the version of himself who first fell in love with music in a room full of other players, all moving together. "That's totally my dream," he says. "It's very once-in-a-lifetime and very unique. And to be able to do original songs, too, with that accompaniment!""
Holiday Gaiety is an annual musical and comedy event in San Francisco at Davies Symphony Hall, hosted by Peaches Christ with conductor Edwin Outwater. Adore Delano and Sasha Allen are performing together and express genuine excitement and tenderness about the collaboration. Allen, a former band student, sees playing with an orchestra as a return to formative musical experiences and values the chance to perform original songs with orchestral accompaniment. Delano describes the opportunity as unique and significant. Both artists emphasize that the engagement feels personal, rare, and not taken for granted, combining memory, ambition, and timing.
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