Performances
Baton Bob usually marches solo in a tutu, though he also wears thigh-revealing miniskirts, leotards, and occasionally a wedding dress. Often a whistle complements the ensemble. When actor Christopher Reeve died, Baton Bob wore a Superman costume in tribute, though he has also dressed as Superwoman and Spider-Man. Other costumes include a majorette's uniform and an Indian headdress. In St. Louis he typically marched down city streets and sidewalks (centering around the Central West End) and occasionally participated in parades. In Atlanta he frequently performs at and around Piedmont Park.
He was featured in Atlanta magazine as one of the city's top personalities and was in an ad campaign for the Georgia Aquarium. In June 2006, he appeared in "The Comedy of Errors" for the Georgia Shakespeare Festival. He led the parade of performers at the beginning of the play and entertained the crowd for a half-hour before the show. Baton Bob has most recently appeared in the pilot episode of Laugh Out, a gay-themed comedy. He also made a guest appearance in Atlanta's production of the play: "Peachtree Battle" to benefit Atlanta's Human Rights Campaign chapter. Recently, featured on CNN"s website's homepage videos with a seven minute piece produced by TBS-Storyline's Eric Lanford.
In 2007, he participated in a fashion show in Atlanta at Grady High School during Atlanta Fashion Week. The line was entitled "Pecan Pie Couture" by designer Clint Ziegler, as a benefit fo the high school's "UrbanCouture" fashion design program, and featured many southern inspired designs, which Baton Bob was proud to help show off. He graced the cover of Creative Loafing's May 24–30 issue: Hunting for Atlanta's treasures SUMMER GUIDE '07, to honor the character. The same year he was selected "Grand Marshall" of the Inman Park Festival Parade. Also, in Creative Loafing Newspaper's "BEST OF ATLANTA 2007"; he was voted best in three categories: Best Local Hero, Best Local Celebrity and Best Street Character!.......... In 2008, he was selected by 10Best.com Travel Guides; as one of The Atlanta Colorful Characters - 2008 10Best Bet - Award Winners!...During January 2008, he participated in the "Doggies on the Catwalk", a pet fashion show at Grady High School. The event produced by Grady's fashion program, Urban Couture, featuring other local celebs with their pets; as a benefit for Pets Are Loving Support (PALS). He participated in the official opening reception for the "2008 Special Events Tradeshow" held at {The World Of Coke} Pavilon. He has presided as "Master Of Ceremonies" for radio station 99X's "2008 Mardi Gras Ball" at Club OPERA. In June 2008, he was featured on Revision3's Internet Superstar.
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