Gaga Does Dallas, Stops by Gay Country Bar

July 24th, 2010

The Oaklawn scene was so busy last night with Lady Gaga in town.  So many look-a-likes out there and you would have thought the paparazzi was out because there were flashes everywhere.  Gaga week in Dallas will be here forever after the great show she put on and tribute she gave to the great people of roundup who recently celebrated 30 years but just two years of it being Gaga’s home.  Lady Gaga performed Thursday night and then on Friday night her limo appeared outside the Roundup Saloon, a gay country bar and everyone quit dancing and put down their drinks to take pics! it was a mad house…so hot in there but we survived.  Lady Gaga thanked her little monsters once again and showed her appreciation to the Roundup who had her perform two years ago on their dancefloor.  This is something you would think would come from Dolly Parton but it was Miss Gaga the queen of sweet, love, and appreciation.  Who would ever expect this much love from a Diva such as Gaga.  She is simply amazing and loves her gays!  Although I think she wanted to see some dancing as she was sitting in an uplifted area overlooking the dancefloor and people were not dancing for her..well ok I was.  xoxo

Pictured above is the REAL Lady Gaga at Roundup Saloon in Dallas, TX.  Pic courtesy of Gaypartyblog.com.  Below is a pic of Lady Gaga dancing around in her seat at the gay country bar with a mob scene from fans below.

Here is the limo outside of Roundup.

We partied at Roundup some more until Gaga left but it was so hot in there we had to cool off at Station 4 across the street.  We knew we had a cold drink waiting over at S4.  Amber is one hot blond bartender (not normally Blond) at the Lady Gaga afterparty at Station 4 in Dallas.  Stop by and see her and her friend Kat at the same bar if in D.

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Cash or Credit Cards to the Bars?

July 16th, 2010

There has (for a long time) been a debate going on about credit cards and if they actually save you money getting cash back or if you spend more because of the high credit limit.  At the clubs and bars it makes it even more of a discussion because you could tip $1 or $2 after you get each beer or cocktail or put a total of 8 drinks on your tab and tip half that in some cases or $12 on the credit card tab instead of $16 in cash on the bar.  But you see when your drunk “feeling” out the form to sign you end up normally thinking “I love you” and tip like $20 or sometimes it might be $40 if your in a really good mood.  So yes credit cards can be scary in some situations but cash can be too. It is what goes flying out of our hands as soon as we see a drag queen.

Nothing is sexier than having both cash and cards.  When you whoop out an American Express Gold or Platinum card or lucky enough to have a Black card you are definitely showing the bartender needs to attend to your services in a timely manner.  Then again I own several credit cards and use my lower credit limit cards at bars so they probably think I am not so well off with my credit score using cards such as Household Bank.  But the laugh comes back to me because I only have to worry about someone frauding the card up to $2,000 and I am also making a FULL TWO Percent back on every purchase with this card.

If I lose the card or if someone writes down the numbers.. um maybe a shady bartender or shot boy then you can throw it away and get another card issued.  If you have good enough credit to use one designated card just for bar purchases it will help you keep track of the good and evil bartenders and make sense of some of your more drunken nights out on the town.

Credit wins hands down when it comes to security.  Do not bring Debit cards to the club at any risk they are the ones that you need to worry about and you could overdraft your account.  The best cards to bring out are credit cards with a low limit and give rewards so you can earn money back on bar, club, and restaurant purchases.  Try and put everything on your card from ticket purchases, door covers, and bar tabs, then have a few twenties for that other stuff you may get your self into or what ever dancer boy or drag queen you plan on tipping.  Hopefully your not taking a cab or you would need more cash since cabs hate credit card machines.

If you are in a foreign country its 4,000% easier to use credit cards and worth the 3% fee because you will be charged a fee to convert to Euros or Pounds or whatever the currency is in that country and at a bar its way too hard to calculate all the differences.  If they can just put the drinks you order on a credit card you are more likely to come out ahead of the other foreigners traveling in their land and not be ripped off.  You should also find an iPhone app to download to help convert that currency while you look over the credit card slip.

The best credit cards to use for the Nightlife scene are the cards that pay you back for dining which is Discover who gives you 5% during some months for restaurants and  Chase Freedom who gives 5% back on dining during certain promotions.  Both cards still give you money back on all purchases and Chase at least gives you a full 1% back whether the dining/restaurant promo is going on or not.

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Sexiest Gay Destinations

July 1st, 2010

Planning a vacation this year? Want to go somewhere different? What’s top of the list for gay destinations around the world? When considering the Top gay destinations for 2010 you should definitely take a look at the meat in Brazil.

Rio De Janeiro. Well, it was in 2009 according to Trip Out Gay Travel. Their 2009 awards are a good guide to what’s currently top of the polls for gay travellers. Rio De Janeiro, ‘Brazil’s sexiest city’ is a bit of a mix. Yes there is the huge Pride celebration and Mardi Gras, yes there are the beaches and the clubs, the party atmosphere and of course those oh so sexy Latin men, but it is not without its drawbacks. It’s not as cheap as it used to be, global currency rates are constantly changing though, and it is not without its dangers. Go, party, but be safe, is the advice.

The Trip Out Gay Travel awards last year also had Buenos Aires as a nominated top destination, another Latin country, Argentina, and another one that is easier to get to if you are in the States, than if you are in Europe. But not to worry, voters put Barcelona in their top list too, along with London. You may note a recurring theme in these destinations, the Pride celebrations. Which is why Sidney was also up there towards the top in the nominations. But there is more to a vacation than a Pride march and party.

Greece may not strike you as the place to go, at the moment at any rate. But don’t believe all you see on the news. There was a riot recently, the country is struggling with debt and so on, but then many other countries in Europe are facing the same things. Meanwhile, small and idyllic islands sit in the cool Aegean Sea, their people welcoming and friendly, and their prices still reasonable – again depending on your currency exchange. A tiny island called Tilos made the headlines a while back for hosting the first gay civil partnership marriage in the country, controversy and publicity followed. Mykonos is still a popular island for visitors after a lively time, and the recent news from the island of Rhodes is that Faliraki, long thought to provide British lout hell, has cleaned up its act and is now a more tranquil place to be, as it once was. Nearby you have the neo-classical island of Symi, for peace and calm and quiet, and this island is typical of many that appeal to the more discerning gay traveller.

How does Curaçao sound to you? ‘One of the Caribbean’s best kept secrets’ won the award for the best ‘breakout’ destination last year. It is a Dutch island not far from the coast of Venezuela, maybe tricky to get to, but worth the visit we’re told. And if you want the sexiest city? Then it has to be Paris, again as voted for in the 2009 awards. It’s busy, it’s beautiful especially at night when lit up, and it’s crowded. I have to say it’s also not that cheap, but you can’t beat a romantic cruise on the river, at night, a walk along the tree lined boulevards, and the wealth of museums and galleries. Sit with your coffee at a café on the sidewalk and drink in the views, the people and the atmosphere. You can find tranquillity inside the city and just outside, it or you can party the night away. It does have a lot to see and do.

Of course these destinations are only one set of suggestions, based on what the users of one top website had to say about things. Everyone has their own favourite place to go, just as everyone has their own wish-list of destinations. But if you want something really special: Machu Picchu in Peru, a night at an eco-hotel, sunrise over the ancient Inca city and a night-time blessing by a shaman (of your gay relationship is fine), is my personal top of the poll recommendation. (See Amro Holidays for more.)

Photo: Courtesy of OUT Magazine cover of a hot, hot Brazilian boy.

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Strip Tease at Havana Bar

July 1st, 2010

We thought we would post these photos of this gorgeous stripper who “retired” the night we were there in Columbus at the Havana bar just off the Short North strip.  If you want to read more about Columbus pride 2010 click here.  Nothing like a hot boy in a thong!

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Paradiso Girls and Circurious perform at Columbus Pride Festival

June 19th, 2010

Happy Pride to those everywhere and especially in Columbus, Ohio, USA.  Columbus enjoys a pride with some of the most gorgeous… weather (yeah).  They used to have their pride festival right next to the Commfest but now it seems to have moved up a weekend.  There were huge lines outside of Axis nightclub last night and it was well worth the wait.  There was also a huge crowd over at Trafix that used to be Q Bar.

Here you can see pics of the outside performance by Circurious.  I had no idea who they would be when they came out with these alien like florescent outfits on and started doing some crazy things.  They were not a band but a talented group of artists who display extreme edges of human capability.  Truly impressive it was for a woman to climb in and out of a tennis racket and of course the male aerial performers.  You can see them live at the Southern Theatre with 15% off if you enter promo code Circ15 next weekend.

Another hot performer at the outside lesbian festival.. just kidding it was boys and lesbians who looked like Justin Bieber…and many interesting people between.  but the other act was the Paradiso Girls the girls from the UK who looked as hot as ever out in the Summer American heat.  I love the blond chicks in the group…couldn’t take my eyes off of them! They performed that hot Tequila song pictured above.

Cbus pride is so much fun.  I’m curious to know why there were less lesbians with their tits out this year I only saw a few.  They really put a lot into their pride parade and festival here in Cbus and you see so many mainstream businesses such as Time Warner Cable who had a mob of employees walking with their banner.

Where to Stay during pride in Columbus:

If you are visiting the Columbus area I recommend the Hyatt next door to the Convention center not to be confused with the other Hyatt downtown.  There is also the Hampton Inn and the Drury Inn and a Red Roof Inn within walking distance to short north area and the park.  Although next year I hear that the park events may change back to how it was a few years ago and be moved since CommFest may be going on during the same time in 2011.

There has been lots of bar changes in Columbus in the past year as we have seen the Q Bar renamed to Trafix and its seeemed to have picked up the Tradewinds crowd (same owners now).  We also hear that Axis has new owners now but we did not see any major changes.  Union and Havana were still busy on their regular nights as well.

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Erasure’s Andy Bell to headline Gay Ybor Days

June 10th, 2010

So I happen to be riding a roller coaster at the Universal party at Gay Days in Orlando last week and happen to be sitting next to the owner of the clubs in Ybor City, Tampa, USA.  Ybor is the area that most of the clubs are located in the Tampa area..at least the cool ones and the gay ones! He told me that they are planning a huge event for July 4th Weekend this year and that it will feature one of my favorite artists of all time Andy Bell from Erasure.  Erasure is one of the all time best groups that you never hear much about but yet they helped make electronic music and gave the gay community something to take their minds off of things when faced with years of discrimination and hate.

Andy Bell from Erasure is scheduled to perform during Gay Ybor Days for the Closing Party at the Honey Pot at 1507 E. 7th Ave.  Door open at 9pm for this event.  The Opening Party starts out as a VIP event with Idol, Drag and Strip on Thursday, July 1st.  Hamburger Mary’s is hosting a Amateur Strip Contest at 12am located on the 2nd floor of the Centro in Ybor.  If you have not been to this Hamburger Marys you are in for a surprise its one of the best locations I have seen and you will love the atmosphere!

Friday night July 2nd VJ David Knapp spins all night at “Enter the Ice Age” at the Steam Party at The Honey Pot.  Not only does the Honey Pot have a impressive drag queen stage but they have a dancefloor where you can get on levels and show off your moves.  Tons of hot guys and good music you would expect from Knapp.

On Saturday, July 3rd, the Official Gay Ybor Event takes place with a bar crawl starting at Reservoir bar at 5pm going on until 9pm. If you are still stumbling around by that time you do not want to miss my favorite club in Tampa called the G-Bar around 10pm.  Las Vegas and America’s Got Talent Derrick Barry as Lady Gaga performs at G Bar on Saturday night (probably sometime around 12am?).  G Bar has some of the hottest bartenders and shot boys around. There will also be a performance from Matthew Rush at the Ybor Eagle bar down the street if the twinks at G Bar are not enough for you.

July 4th the big day to celebrate America’s Independence there will be a pool party from 3pm to 8pm with a $10 Keg with DJ CK and DJ Jeffrey J spinning poolside at the Green Iguana Hawaiian Village at the Days Inn @ 2520 N Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa.  This is located close to the airport.  Following the pool party madness there will be a Miss Firecracker Pageant starting at 9pm at Hamburger Mary’s then the City of Tampa presents a July 4th Fireworks Spectacular best viewed from 15th street parking garage in Ybor City starting after 9pm.

VIP All-Access passes are available for only $69 which includes too many things to list.  The hotels in the area closest to Ybor City are the Hampton Inn off of East 7th and Hilton Garden Inn off East 9th.

Andy Bell releases Non-Stop’s first single, Call On Me on June 1st. Featuring an exclusive track, Had It All, plus remixes of the title track from Wyda Productions (Eddie Craig & Jim Sullivan of the Wideboys whose previous remixes include Rihanna and Taio Cruz feat. Ludacris), Vince Clarke, Chicago’s Hey Champ and Deadboy (described by Clash as “the next future garage mastermind destined to blow up in 2010”).

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Gay Days Roundup 2010

June 8th, 2010

Gay Days 2010 has came to an end and it all just happened to fast. One of the biggest highlights of the weekend was the pool parties put on at the Doubletree host hotel for Gay Days. Kimberly S got everyone at the pool going for hours and even brought in a storm or two with the loud beats. Blake Lewis sung in the pouring rain at the Phouse and Hector Fonseca & Theresa closed out with a Kesha “My Love is your Drug” that ripped the dancefloor apart.
I was really impressed with Blake Lewis who performed under the pouring rain at the Phouse even risked getting electrocuted with his synthesizer or whatever that thing was that he was mixing with. He came out be boxing and had some of us fans being drenched when he said he had even two more songs to go.. Hell yeah thanks for that and I am glad I made it to his performance.
Most of the Mark Baker events proved to be a success including his Fascination party that many gave great reviews. I heard lots of good comments on both Universal Studios parties. I especially liked the one with rides and the fire pyrotechnic effects on the side of Tony Moran. The electric rollercoaster even made it more spectacular.
Let’s Go Play was a blast as usual and we were lucky to not have rain this year at this event. DJ Lydia Prim and a performance by Jennifer Holiday.
The best pool party goes to GIRL Radio and Gay Days at the Doubletree host hotel. They put so much more into the sound, lighting, and offered a better hotel for a better price (with an exception of the free weekend ticket offer). You also got your tickets upfront instead of having to show ids for everyone in the room which was a pain at the Holiday Inn. The Holiday Inn was a basic hotel not much of a resort. I hope Mark Baker chooses a better location next year. I remember the nice rooms I had last year at the Buena Vista Palace and being able to see the pool well this year was a different story at the Holiday Inn where most were stuck floors so high they had to stretch over a balcony to see the action down at the pool. You did not have to do all that at the Doubletree.
Lots of really creative stuff going on this year. I saw a guy dancing with a water bottle on his head. Two guys doing splits in the sand at the Typhoon Lagoon which was hot and to the music.. a guy break dancing at Arabian Nights and two hot Latinos swinging around in the rain at the Phouse. This is the stuff that makes all these parties so much fun.
I am thankful that the circuit events of Gay Days were saved this year such as Arabian Nights because it would not be the same without it. Also, the Universal Studios part where you can get on rides without big lines and no baby strollers to trip on from 8pm to 2am.
The theme song of the year this year was definitely Christina Aguilera “I’m Not The Same Girl Tonight”. It was played at every pool party, every event, and every club night. I also heard a lot of Kesha and Britney “3”, and Madonna Vogue and Like a Prayer…and that umm Glee song.
Such a great year with so many things to do at the same time it was hard to know what event to go to and not miss out on something.

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College Dorm Tuesday Pulse Party with Tyra Sanchez

June 3rd, 2010

Last night we partied at the College Dorm Wednesday hip hop night at Pulse nightclub where they had Tyra Sanchez perform.  We were fortunate enough to see her just a week ago in Dallas where she was at JR’s Bar and Grill and then did a fierce show in front of the drag theatre called the Rose Room. The Rihanna performance she did in Dallas was one of the best drag performances I have seen all year.

Pulse last night was overcapacity and they were letting in one person per one person exiting as you can see in the pics of the line.  The place was busier than normal because of the start off to gay days week but that just adds to the busy night that Wednesday college nights are anyway.  I heard that some people are checking out Revolution on weds but we just did not want to loose parking to drive over there.

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