Man Crush Monday: Patrick DeMarco

By G Philly staff· 10/20/2014, 4:41 p.m.

Every week, Philly gay gents share their local picks for Man Crush Monday. This week: occasional G Philly music contributor Patrick DeMarco, who’s all set to launch his own music blog, Philly Mixtape, in a few weeks.

Patrick DeMarco

I decided to take a break from being a butch music queen to reveal my local picks for Man Crush Monday. My choices are not only absolutely insatiable, but they are also extraordinarily talented in their respective music and writing fields, with each one turning up the volume levels on my mixtape in their own sexy way. Check them out. Oh, and by the way, I'm more single than Nick Cannon. Just saying.

Jimmy DePre

Jimmy is everything and more: sexy, smart and he has a wicked sense of music knowledge. You guys may know him as the resident upstairs weekend DJ at Tavern On Camac on, but I'm delighted to call this guy a friend. I'm sure he knows that I crush on him every time we get together to throw music shade. Oh, and did I mention that his is bigger than mine? That's right, his music collection puts me to shame. Get your mind out of the gutter!

Jo Stones

I know that whenever I'm having one of those ratchet days, I can turn to this songbird to lift my spirits. Besides having a balls-to-the-wall sense of humor, Mr. Stones is also oh-so-dashing, dapper and has an amazing singing voice. Hey, I know he's got a man, but what's his man got to do with me?

Drew Compaine

Charming, handsome and absolutely hilarious are just a few words to describe Drew. He's also killing it as up-and-coming Philly DJ and music producer Drootrax. My speakers blow out every time i listen to his explosive beats. If only I would have stayed 26, I might have a shot with him. (Sigh.)

Chris Urban

Funny, adorable and he has a smile that could light up a dancefloor (and beats that can destroy a city block—as was proven at last week's Outfest.) Chris is the total package. Besides being an all-around amazing guy and a blast to hang out with, he's running it all over the Philly music scene as a DJ, music producer and an amazing dancer. Mr. Urban certainly puts the "mix" in my "tape."

Jonathan Hernandez

I’m not crushing on Jonathan because he's absolutely sexy, saucy y mucho caliente, but because he has this incredible gift of writing the most heart-wrenching love song you've ever heard—and he can do it in minutes. Okay, the "big, big booty" doesn't hurt, either. Ay dios mio.

Andrew Bernardin

Andrew is everything you could want in a guy and a major force to be reckoned with in the Philly music industry. When he's not singing, songwriting and music-producing, he somehow finds the time to slay it as lead vocalist for his band, Life On the Horizon. Oh, and he's absolutely ridiculously handsome. If Andrew and I weren't going to be working together on Philly Mixtape, where he's just joined as a contributing writer, I may just have to tell him that I have a huge crush on him. Oops, I think I just did.

Freddy Shelley

Two words to describe Mr. Shelley: marriage material. He's handsome, charming, funny and just such an enlightening human being to be around. Not to mention, he's also a well-received published author. He's inspired me in my writing career since day one, and he continues to do so now. You know what, I'm just going to say it: "Freddy, will you marry me?"

Submit your Man Crush Monday!

Here are the rules: (1) Name five to 10 guys you’re crushing on, and tell us why they have your heart aflutter (2) You and all men involved have to be from Philadelphia (3) Email your crushes to jmiddleton@phillymag.com.

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