Chapter 14

"I knew what I was witnessing in that moment, but my brain could not comprehend it. Immediately, my body went numb."

Tara Bush

Tara Bush, a military child and native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, has cultivated a diverse background shaped by her passion for sports and an array of professions. From instructing as a DJ at an alternative high school to managing a catering company on a military base, and eventually owning The [New} Q Lounge, she has worn many hats.

Her proudest accomplishment was becoming a self-taught DJ at 27, performing for diverse crowds at private functions, nightclubs, weddings, and corporate events. Tara’s remarkable journey includes opening for notable acts like DJ Pauly D, Dev, Bryce Vine, Joey Badass, MAX, Red One, Kent Jones, Hoodie Allen, Morgan Wallen, Eli Young Band, In Real Life, Aaron Carter, Lil Keke, Fana Hues, Raelynn, Sean Kingston, Cameron Deleon, WIZTHEMC, Kid Ink, Waka Flocka Flame, and many more. However, her most cherished role is that of a mother, marking a journey that surpasses all others in significance and fulfillment.

Rest in Peace: Derrick Rump, Daniel Davis Aston, Ashley Paugh, Raymond Green Vance, and Kelly Loving.

I am… Mother. LGBTQ Advocate. DJ. Business Owner. Resilient. Thankful.