Miss Cotton Venus interviews DJ Lady Starlight

DJ Lady Starlight, best known for her work with Lady Gaga on the Monster Ball Tour, stops at 560 in Vancouver. Xtra contributor Miss Cotton Venus catches up with her backstage before her set.

Video by Rob Easton and Miss Cotton Venus.

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