I remember a Francine, white, brunette, good kisser, she tasted good too. The only woman I ever had the opportunity to “Bacala” with on stage. Wish I had gone more than once now. Have many of you guys tried “Fans Ofr Harmony Burlesque” on Facebook. If not check it out. Some of the ladies that use to perform at the Melody/Harmony are there.
When I see laces like the V.I.P Club, Cheetahs, and Lace it makes me realize how special places like the Melody, Hamony and Follies really were. The new places have fine dining and sushi bars. I didn’t need sushi with watching women stripping. It’s not even close to being the same. I’m glad I came along in time to enjoy the Melody, Harmony, and Follies. I’m glad I was able to know alot of the ladies that worked there. It’s so long ago now, but sometimes it still seems like “YESTEDAY!”
There is a site on Facebook called “Fans of Harmony Burlesque.” They are looking for members. Especially those who remember the Harmony from “back in the day.” Check it out it’s interesting. TTYL!
Back from my quest! Hey guys! I haven’t been to this sie in over a year. Good to see alot of you are still here. I guess you thought I had kick the bucket. Harmony Man I ran into Ray the other day. He’s still hard to understand since he had his stroke. We talked about you, The Melody, The Harmony, The Follies, and “Back in the Day! Annette we talked about you too! If you guys want to contact me I'on Facebook as Godfrey Vincent. You see me in my profile photo standing between Leslie Bovee and Phadera Grant. The photo is about thirty years old. I love that photo. It was in the Melody. My favorite place back then. Take care for now guys. I’ll try to keep more in touch. I’ve given up the burlesque quest for now! TTYL!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! Just finish reading a great article on burlesque in the free newpaper “Downtown Express” May 11-17! “New Burlesque: Old enough for a look back.” There’s a photo of Julie Atlas Muz the pretty blond I said looked like a combination of Nikki Knight and Annette Heinz! Check it out, and let me know if you did read it. Otherwise I’ll put it on here in a few days for ALL to read! I’ll probably do that anyway! It’s really a great article! Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for more burlesque! The last time I was in Atlantic City they had one casino The Resorts. Now sometime within the next month I will make my first trip there in close to twenty five years I guess. There’s something called iCandy Burlesque-Three shows a night Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8pm-2am. through June 18 in the Blue Martini Lounge. Like I said I haven’t been down there in quite some time, but I will be going to see what this is all about before it closes. Hopefully some of you guys and gals who frequent Atlantic City more than I have will also check it out. If you go before I do let me know how it is. Thanks! Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for “More” burlesque! Nothing to report guys. Its just that when I saw the name Kristina Fox it sent me on a trip down memory lane. I remember a bathtub, and all these bubbles flying around. I think that was Bing Crosby singing “Tiny Bubbles” and Bobby Darin singing “Splish, Splash!” Man I hadn’t thought about that in awhile. I’m a big movie buff! I go to about a hundred movies a year besides what I see on DVDs! I like all movies. I’ve seen alot of Chinese, Japanese, South Korean, Indian, besides everything that comes out of this country. In a fewe hours I’m be on my way to see “THOR!” Then tomorrow “Jumping the Broom!” My favorite movie recently was a South Korean movie called “ I Saw the Devil!” The best thing about sereing so many movies in New York is that it takes me to so many different neighborhoods, and so many different theaters. I’ve totally gotten away from burlesque! Annette thank you for that jolt about Kristina Fox! Even though I go see all this “OTHER” burlesque I wish I could turn back the hands of time and you’d be coming out on stage! Well back to my quest for more burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! Lately I’ve given you quite a bit of information on different venues of burlesque. Here is another. Her name is Jo Weldon aka Jo Boobs. She is the Headmistress of the award-winning New York School of Burlesque. Last time I saw her perform was on Mother’s Day last year at the Highline Ballroom. One of her web site is http//burlesquedaily.blogspot/2010/04 That will give you all the information you need on Jo Weldon! Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for more burlesque! I didn’t make any of the burlesque shows over the weekend. However, I did get down to The Museum of Sex to see their burlesque exhibition. It’s rather expensive at $18,but I had a $3 dollar off coupon so I only paid $15! There were alot of SEX exhibits to see, but I was there only for the burlesque one. They had videos of alot of present day performers. My favorite was the large photo of Perle Noire. There was this one photo of Julia Atlas Muz! She was a pretty blonde who reminded me of a combinaton of Nikki Knight and Annette Heinz from back in the seventies. They had somed real old time photos of Betty Page and Tempest Storm. Some like Maya Gaye I had never even heard of, but she was big back in the 1950s and 1960s! They even had old footage of Fatima “The Muscle Dancer” from 1890! The showed the entire film “Burly Q” and had a big screen set up so I could see performances by alot of burlesque dancers past and present. All and all I had a good time. I don’t know exactly how long it’s going to be there, but if you guys like burlesque the way I do I don’t think you should miss it! Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! I wasn’t able to attend the Wednesday night show on E. Houston because of work,but I hope some of you made it. I have more upcoming burlesque to tell you about. The Rhinestone Folloies Burlesque has three shows coming up in the month of April(1st,15th,29th), two in May(13th,27th), and one on June 17th. All on Friday at 8pm. It’s located at 218 Bowery in New York and its $15 admission. At the Highline Ballroom on W.16th street Dirty Martini& The New Burlesque have a show on April 16th. Since that is a Saturday and I’m not working I may try to attend that one. I just don’t like being out too late at night. I’ll give you more information on that show as it gets closer to that date. If that’s not enough burlesque information for you I have MORE! The Museum of Sex at 233 Fith Avenue at 27th Street has an exhibition “The Nudie Artist Burlesque Revived” showing right now! You can even get a $3 off the admission price coupon in today’s amny and metro newspapers! So there it is guys! MORE burlesque! I hope all of you are able to make these shows! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! On Wednesday March 30, 9:30pm at Parkside Lounge (317 E. Houston St there’s a burlesque show. “David Lynch Burlesque.” Performances by Amelia Bareparts, Foxy Vermouth, Franny Fluffer, Gemini Rising, Madame Rosebud, Miss Rose (from Philadelphia) and go-go dancing Doctor Flux PhD. There’s a $10 cover two drink minimum. For more information visit frannyfluffer.com or Twitter: twitter.com/frannyfluffer. or Facebook: facebook.com/frannyfluffer. I work doing those hours so I may not go. Then again I may leave work early. Those are alot of performers. It’s just that it’s also so late, and I’m not one wholikes to be out that late. I hope some of you guys and gals are able to make it even if I don’t! Good luck if you do, and have FUN! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! I was at work the other day trying to explain the dollar a minute lapdance to a group of guys half my age. Dollar a minute for bacala seemed even more strange. They thought I was making all this up. To all the Johnny-come lately’s who might read this you can’t really understand or appreciate the women or the history of the Melody, Harmony, or the Follies! Sorry! You really had to BE THERE! Things today are so different. Women are so different! People are so different. We were all there to have a good time, and we had a blast! Sure it was all fantasy,and we all had to leave go back to our own realities. However for a few hours in the Melody, Harmony or Follies it was MAGIC! So I will again and again and again thank the ladies and gents that help to make this MAGIC possible! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! Is it living in the past! YES! It’s been over thirty years ago, but it still seems like yesterday. Even though yesterday is NOW so far away! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! Dirty Martini will be appearing at the Highline Ballroom on April 16th. I will give you more details as they become available. Also “Gotham Burlesque” Featuring Bunny Love and Tigger Saturday April 2nd @ 9:30pm at the Triad NYC 158 W 72nd ST> 212-362-2590-www.TRIADNYC.COM I don’t know if I’ll be attending either one of these shows. I may end up going to both, but I thought I’d put the information out there for you guys and gals to see just in case! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! More than 25 burlesque performers disrobed for charity at the Wild Project 195 3rd street in the East Village in a benifit for the AIDS WALK New York City! Audience members paid $50 to enter and were each given a take-home pair of handmade muticolored pasties with tassels attached for twirling. A dazzling array of performers with names like Veruca Honeyscotch, Bambi Galore, Creamy Stevens and Go Go Harder. The host was the World Famous Bob! I’m sorry I missed it, but I thought I’d tell you guys about it through this article anyway. I guess while looking for MORE burlesque, sometimes I get LESS burlesque! This show took place on Saint Patrick’s Day! At least now I know about this place in the East Village, and to keep my eyes open for upcoming events there. Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! Harmony Man I haven’t seen Raymond in quite awhile now. Last time I saw him he didn’t look in such great shape. I hope I’ve just been missing him, and nothing is really wrong! I’ll keep you informed. Guys like Ray, Eddie, Alex, Izzy, Doug, Fish, Howard, Greg, Howard, Subway John, and Big Mark are just some of the guys that made those places FUN to come to every weekend or when ever I had a chance. I’m always talking about the ladies, but witout the guys the Melody, Harmony or Follies wouldn’t have been the same. So to all of the guys I mentioned, and to all the ones I forgot to mention THANKS! Thanks for being there way back then! You helped to make all of it SPECIAL! Its good to see people from that period that are still alive and kicking! So many men and women have passed on. It’s good to know some of us are still ALIVE and KICKING it! Thanks again to all you guys, AND GALS who help to make the Melody, Harmony and Follies the places to be! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! I don’t remember Jade East, but Japan has been on my mind too, and what those people are going through. The worse is yet to come if they can’t find a way to prevent a MELTDOWN! Prayers go out to that entire country! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! Last Sunday I was heading over to KYoto dessert restaurant on 705 Ninth Avenue from Sixth Avenue to get some sweet potato cake, and sweet potato chips. I walked down 48th street by where the Melody use to be, and I felt like actually crying. Progress has taken all the memories away! At one corner there’s this Hershey’s chocolate candy store. On the other side of the street there’s this M&M store. They’ve turned the area into “Candyland”!?! Where the Melody was is 1601 Crown Plaza. I was standing where Bernard’s bar was and there’s a newstand there now. Around the corner where the PussyCat theater was is a SportsClub. Sometimes I wish I could turn back the hands of time to 1979! “Candyland”! Un-Friggin-believable! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Backfrom my quest for MORE buelesque! I was telling so much about HOT young women that I didn’t tell you gals and guys enough about the burlesque show! It was a burlesque show like those from another era. Probably fifties and early sixties burlesque shows came close to the way this burlesque show was presented. Albert Cadabra was the host. He came out telling jokes and getting everybody ready for the performers. However, the crowd was already in a frenzy so it didn’t really matter what he said. When Angie Pontani came out the crowd was already going crazy. Alot of these HOT women were yelling, screaming, dancing and putting on a show of their own. Angie was dressed in this black and lavender dress with all these big bows. It was really pretty and sexy the way it clung to her body. When she bumped and grinded her way out of this dress she had a tight black corset type of thing on. It didn’t stay on for long. When she came out of that she was down to her pasties and G-string, and that’s as far as it goes in burlesque. The audience loved it. I LOVED it! When Angie finished and left the stage her sister Helen Pontani came out in the pink feathered fluffy bikini type of outfit. She did this tap dancing like I hadn’t seen the likes of before. Very fast and very eroctic! Fast tapping that kept the audience clapping. All and all I enjoyed what I saw. I liked the show more that I saw last Mother’s Day. I guess because I was closer to the stage and there were more performers. However if they have it on the first Saturday next month I’ll be there AGAIN! It was a FUN and EXCITING night out for me. I’m usually in bed by eight o'clock on Saturday. My days start very early. So for me to be hanging out with all these young HOT women half my age, and seeing my favorite burleque performer in Angie it was like HEAVEN on EARTH! No lap dances! No bacala! No sex,but what the heck! It was some good BURLESQUE! That’s just what I was there for! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque. I had an excellent time at the burlesque show at the Drom on Saturday night. Sometimes I surprise myself. This was one of those times. The Drom Bar and Reataurant opened at 7:oopm an hour before the show starts. I was there at 6:30pm waiting for them to open. I just hung out enjoying the neighborhood. It was a nice night. Alot of young yuppity uppitytypes eating out at all these reataurants in the area. When I finally get inside Drom all te tables are reserved so I have to stand at the bar. I get myself a ginger ale and position myself at the end of the bar so I have a good view of the stage. The place gets crowded quickly. Alot of HOT young women! Fashion model types! Because of the way I’m dressed and where I’m standing alot of them think I’m the bouncer. They are asking me questions. Good smelling, hair flinging, sexy, Hot women and I’m soaking it all in! Eating it all up! I loved it! Well when the show starts the place is packed. Alot of bumping and rubbing going on as these HOT young women jockey for position to see who is coming out on stage. Angie Pontani is first. Her show is excellent. She’s so HOT! HOTTER THAN HOT! Her sister Helen follows her with a tap dancing act which was very good. After those two I was tired and drained. It had been a long day. I went home and went to sleep with a smile on my face. I can’t wait to go again next month! Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! I found Drom Bar and Restaurant azt 85 Avenue A in Alphabet City! It’s a basement type of dwelling that was closed when I was by there eight o'clock this morning. Hopefully it will be open when I come back by tonight. The #M14A bus off of 14th street goes right by it. The regular #14 keeps straight on 14th street. You’d have to get off at Avenue A and walk down. If in doubt just ask the bus driver! It’s not that long of a walk, and the area seems very safe in the daylight. I’ll find out more tonight. A nice quaint area. Alot of HOT women jogging around! So now I’ll be going back tonight to see the show. Hope to see some of you there. I’ll be in the brown leather coat sitting at the bar. I decided I really don’t want to sit and eat while I watch burlesque! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! More information on Saturday night’s burlesque show. NYC’s best in burlesque is at the intimate and classy supper club Drom. It’s a 90 mintue revue. Drom Bar and Restaurant is located at 85 Avenue A (b/t 5th and 6th street) NY,NY I don’t really know that area well, but I will be there early tomorrow to make sure I know where I’m going tomorrow night. The March 5th line up includes Albert Cadabra, Kinichi, Broadway Brassy,my favorite of today’s performers Angie Pontani, Helen Pontani, The Maine Attraction and Bianca Dagga. Good luck to all of you guys and gals attending. Unless it’s SOLD OUT I will BE THERE! Back to my quest to find MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for more burlesque! Congratulations to you Annette for graduating and making the dean’s list! You GO girl! I have some exciting news for you gals and guys! It’s the “Premiere of the Empire Burlesque Revue!” This monthly burlesque show-influenced by vintage Broadway reviews, MGM Technicolor musicals and golden age of burlesque-kicks off this weekend. Performed in a supper-club enviorment. The show will take place the first Saturday of every month(Drom, 8pm, $15-$30! For more information go to thirstygirlproductions.com)!! I really don’t like the whole eating while I’m watching burlesque, but that’s a sign of the times. So I’ll deal with it just as long as I can see my favorite performers on stage each month. Hope some of you guys and gals can make it. Well back to my quest to find MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for more burlesque! As I’ve been on my so-called quest to find more burlesque I’ve come across a dedicated group of young women that are really serious about their craft. They don’t have the elaborate costumes of performers back in the day. However, what they lack in costumes they make up for in enthusiasm and performance. My favorite of these “NEW” burlesque perfomers Angie Pontani. She’s young, pretty very athlectic and a great performer. She reminds me a little of Destiny from back in the day only she has more movement. If you go to her site on Facebook she has hundreds of photos. So you’ll get a good idea of what she’s all about. Another is Perle Noire. She’s a black performer from Louisiana, but works alot in New York. Think of a more muscular version of Josephine Baker, but with all the senuousness of a Josephine Baker. I saw her do this one show where she paid tribute to Josephine Baker that had to be seen to be believe. Then there is Jo Weldon. She is the head of The New York School of Burlesque. She’s a little older than the others. I guess around mid-thirties. She has a gracefulness in her show that reminds you of the burlesque performers from the late fifties and and early sixties. The last time I saw all of them together was on Mother’s Day of last year. Hopefully they will get together again soon. Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest to find more burlesque. Hey guys from back in the days of the Melody,Harmony and Follies I’ve got some news. Remember Eddie? Everybody remembers Eddie. Well I heard from a fairly reliable source that Eddie’s retired and moved to Florida. If I get more information I’ll let you guys know. I first met Eddie at the Roxy that use to be on 42nd Street back in the seventies years before I even heard of the Melody. The Roxy in it’s hey day was known for its World Premiere’s of movies such as “The House of Wax” with Vincent Price in the fifities. By the time I met Eddie it was a strip joint. When I was talking about Annette Heinz last week I realized that WOW its been thirty years ago that I use to watch her at the Follies! On that same block was Howard Johnson’s at the corner of 45th. Around the corner was this Gayety where I think Bette Midler got her start singing on stage. Up from the Follies was this arcade and the original Pac-Man machine that I got hooked on in 1980. Across on Broadway was the Palace Theater where I once saw Diana Ross perform. Down the street on Broadway was the Loew’s State 1 and 2 movie theaters. Then came Virgin Mega Store. Now they are all gone. However the Follies was where I use to go see Annette Heinz, Nikki Knight, Vanessa, and Rosie. The STAGE! I use to love that stage. Because you were alot closer to the performer than at the Melody. Those were the days. The women were so close you could smell their perfume, and you didn’t even have to get out of your seat to tip them. Even though I liked going to the Melody more the Follies had a more intimate atmosphere to it. I loved sitting there listening to the music, and watching Rosie dance to “I go Crazy!” Nikki Knight’s music was faster and more upbeat. Vanessa had that “Frenchness” about herself and her music. Then there was Annette. I’ve already said enough about her, but let me say this. On stage she knew how to work it, and her audience loved her for it. Her personality, her long, tall lean body, and that HAIR! That blonde hair! I hope I never get a memory loss. Because as long as I live I want to keep the memories of those ladies. I always said the Melody was the place to be. However, when I couldn’t be there the Follies was just fine with me. Now back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for more burlesque! 1st Sarge or who ever you are that was over thirty years ago! I fave grown kids that I have since then! I never really got a chance to thank Annette Heinz for that moment! So I did! I was around thiry back then! I’m sixty now! That was my HOBBY at that time! Since I don’t know you and never will have a NICE life! Annette Heinz THANK YOU again! Back to my quest for more burlesque! Hope some of you guys made that show last week!
I remember a Francine, white, brunette, good kisser, she tasted good too. The only woman I ever had the opportunity to “Bacala” with on stage. Wish I had gone more than once now. Have many of you guys tried “Fans Ofr Harmony Burlesque” on Facebook. If not check it out. Some of the ladies that use to perform at the Melody/Harmony are there.
When I see laces like the V.I.P Club, Cheetahs, and Lace it makes me realize how special places like the Melody, Hamony and Follies really were. The new places have fine dining and sushi bars. I didn’t need sushi with watching women stripping. It’s not even close to being the same. I’m glad I came along in time to enjoy the Melody, Harmony, and Follies. I’m glad I was able to know alot of the ladies that worked there. It’s so long ago now, but sometimes it still seems like “YESTEDAY!”
There is a site on Facebook called “Fans of Harmony Burlesque.” They are looking for members. Especially those who remember the Harmony from “back in the day.” Check it out it’s interesting. TTYL!
Back from my quest! Hey guys! I haven’t been to this sie in over a year. Good to see alot of you are still here. I guess you thought I had kick the bucket. Harmony Man I ran into Ray the other day. He’s still hard to understand since he had his stroke. We talked about you, The Melody, The Harmony, The Follies, and “Back in the Day! Annette we talked about you too! If you guys want to contact me I'on Facebook as Godfrey Vincent. You see me in my profile photo standing between Leslie Bovee and Phadera Grant. The photo is about thirty years old. I love that photo. It was in the Melody. My favorite place back then. Take care for now guys. I’ll try to keep more in touch. I’ve given up the burlesque quest for now! TTYL!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! Just finish reading a great article on burlesque in the free newpaper “Downtown Express” May 11-17! “New Burlesque: Old enough for a look back.” There’s a photo of Julie Atlas Muz the pretty blond I said looked like a combination of Nikki Knight and Annette Heinz! Check it out, and let me know if you did read it. Otherwise I’ll put it on here in a few days for ALL to read! I’ll probably do that anyway! It’s really a great article! Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for more burlesque! The last time I was in Atlantic City they had one casino The Resorts. Now sometime within the next month I will make my first trip there in close to twenty five years I guess. There’s something called iCandy Burlesque-Three shows a night Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8pm-2am. through June 18 in the Blue Martini Lounge. Like I said I haven’t been down there in quite some time, but I will be going to see what this is all about before it closes. Hopefully some of you guys and gals who frequent Atlantic City more than I have will also check it out. If you go before I do let me know how it is. Thanks! Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for “More” burlesque! Nothing to report guys. Its just that when I saw the name Kristina Fox it sent me on a trip down memory lane. I remember a bathtub, and all these bubbles flying around. I think that was Bing Crosby singing “Tiny Bubbles” and Bobby Darin singing “Splish, Splash!” Man I hadn’t thought about that in awhile. I’m a big movie buff! I go to about a hundred movies a year besides what I see on DVDs! I like all movies. I’ve seen alot of Chinese, Japanese, South Korean, Indian, besides everything that comes out of this country. In a fewe hours I’m be on my way to see “THOR!” Then tomorrow “Jumping the Broom!” My favorite movie recently was a South Korean movie called “ I Saw the Devil!” The best thing about sereing so many movies in New York is that it takes me to so many different neighborhoods, and so many different theaters. I’ve totally gotten away from burlesque! Annette thank you for that jolt about Kristina Fox! Even though I go see all this “OTHER” burlesque I wish I could turn back the hands of time and you’d be coming out on stage! Well back to my quest for more burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! Lately I’ve given you quite a bit of information on different venues of burlesque. Here is another. Her name is Jo Weldon aka Jo Boobs. She is the Headmistress of the award-winning New York School of Burlesque. Last time I saw her perform was on Mother’s Day last year at the Highline Ballroom. One of her web site is http//burlesquedaily.blogspot/2010/04 That will give you all the information you need on Jo Weldon! Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for more burlesque! I didn’t make any of the burlesque shows over the weekend. However, I did get down to The Museum of Sex to see their burlesque exhibition. It’s rather expensive at $18,but I had a $3 dollar off coupon so I only paid $15! There were alot of SEX exhibits to see, but I was there only for the burlesque one. They had videos of alot of present day performers. My favorite was the large photo of Perle Noire. There was this one photo of Julia Atlas Muz! She was a pretty blonde who reminded me of a combinaton of Nikki Knight and Annette Heinz from back in the seventies. They had somed real old time photos of Betty Page and Tempest Storm. Some like Maya Gaye I had never even heard of, but she was big back in the 1950s and 1960s! They even had old footage of Fatima “The Muscle Dancer” from 1890! The showed the entire film “Burly Q” and had a big screen set up so I could see performances by alot of burlesque dancers past and present. All and all I had a good time. I don’t know exactly how long it’s going to be there, but if you guys like burlesque the way I do I don’t think you should miss it! Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! I wasn’t able to attend the Wednesday night show on E. Houston because of work,but I hope some of you made it. I have more upcoming burlesque to tell you about. The Rhinestone Folloies Burlesque has three shows coming up in the month of April(1st,15th,29th), two in May(13th,27th), and one on June 17th. All on Friday at 8pm. It’s located at 218 Bowery in New York and its $15 admission. At the Highline Ballroom on W.16th street Dirty Martini& The New Burlesque have a show on April 16th. Since that is a Saturday and I’m not working I may try to attend that one. I just don’t like being out too late at night. I’ll give you more information on that show as it gets closer to that date. If that’s not enough burlesque information for you I have MORE! The Museum of Sex at 233 Fith Avenue at 27th Street has an exhibition “The Nudie Artist Burlesque Revived” showing right now! You can even get a $3 off the admission price coupon in today’s amny and metro newspapers! So there it is guys! MORE burlesque! I hope all of you are able to make these shows! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! On Wednesday March 30, 9:30pm at Parkside Lounge (317 E. Houston St there’s a burlesque show. “David Lynch Burlesque.” Performances by Amelia Bareparts, Foxy Vermouth, Franny Fluffer, Gemini Rising, Madame Rosebud, Miss Rose (from Philadelphia) and go-go dancing Doctor Flux PhD. There’s a $10 cover two drink minimum. For more information visit frannyfluffer.com or Twitter: twitter.com/frannyfluffer. or Facebook: facebook.com/frannyfluffer. I work doing those hours so I may not go. Then again I may leave work early. Those are alot of performers. It’s just that it’s also so late, and I’m not one wholikes to be out that late. I hope some of you guys and gals are able to make it even if I don’t! Good luck if you do, and have FUN! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! I was at work the other day trying to explain the dollar a minute lapdance to a group of guys half my age. Dollar a minute for bacala seemed even more strange. They thought I was making all this up. To all the Johnny-come lately’s who might read this you can’t really understand or appreciate the women or the history of the Melody, Harmony, or the Follies! Sorry! You really had to BE THERE! Things today are so different. Women are so different! People are so different. We were all there to have a good time, and we had a blast! Sure it was all fantasy,and we all had to leave go back to our own realities. However for a few hours in the Melody, Harmony or Follies it was MAGIC! So I will again and again and again thank the ladies and gents that help to make this MAGIC possible! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! Is it living in the past! YES! It’s been over thirty years ago, but it still seems like yesterday. Even though yesterday is NOW so far away! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! Dirty Martini will be appearing at the Highline Ballroom on April 16th. I will give you more details as they become available. Also “Gotham Burlesque” Featuring Bunny Love and Tigger Saturday April 2nd @ 9:30pm at the Triad NYC 158 W 72nd ST> 212-362-2590-www.TRIADNYC.COM I don’t know if I’ll be attending either one of these shows. I may end up going to both, but I thought I’d put the information out there for you guys and gals to see just in case! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! More than 25 burlesque performers disrobed for charity at the Wild Project 195 3rd street in the East Village in a benifit for the AIDS WALK New York City! Audience members paid $50 to enter and were each given a take-home pair of handmade muticolored pasties with tassels attached for twirling. A dazzling array of performers with names like Veruca Honeyscotch, Bambi Galore, Creamy Stevens and Go Go Harder. The host was the World Famous Bob! I’m sorry I missed it, but I thought I’d tell you guys about it through this article anyway. I guess while looking for MORE burlesque, sometimes I get LESS burlesque! This show took place on Saint Patrick’s Day! At least now I know about this place in the East Village, and to keep my eyes open for upcoming events there. Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! Harmony Man I haven’t seen Raymond in quite awhile now. Last time I saw him he didn’t look in such great shape. I hope I’ve just been missing him, and nothing is really wrong! I’ll keep you informed. Guys like Ray, Eddie, Alex, Izzy, Doug, Fish, Howard, Greg, Howard, Subway John, and Big Mark are just some of the guys that made those places FUN to come to every weekend or when ever I had a chance. I’m always talking about the ladies, but witout the guys the Melody, Harmony or Follies wouldn’t have been the same. So to all of the guys I mentioned, and to all the ones I forgot to mention THANKS! Thanks for being there way back then! You helped to make all of it SPECIAL! Its good to see people from that period that are still alive and kicking! So many men and women have passed on. It’s good to know some of us are still ALIVE and KICKING it! Thanks again to all you guys, AND GALS who help to make the Melody, Harmony and Follies the places to be! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! I don’t remember Jade East, but Japan has been on my mind too, and what those people are going through. The worse is yet to come if they can’t find a way to prevent a MELTDOWN! Prayers go out to that entire country! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! Last Sunday I was heading over to KYoto dessert restaurant on 705 Ninth Avenue from Sixth Avenue to get some sweet potato cake, and sweet potato chips. I walked down 48th street by where the Melody use to be, and I felt like actually crying. Progress has taken all the memories away! At one corner there’s this Hershey’s chocolate candy store. On the other side of the street there’s this M&M store. They’ve turned the area into “Candyland”!?! Where the Melody was is 1601 Crown Plaza. I was standing where Bernard’s bar was and there’s a newstand there now. Around the corner where the PussyCat theater was is a SportsClub. Sometimes I wish I could turn back the hands of time to 1979! “Candyland”! Un-Friggin-believable! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Backfrom my quest for MORE buelesque! I was telling so much about HOT young women that I didn’t tell you gals and guys enough about the burlesque show! It was a burlesque show like those from another era. Probably fifties and early sixties burlesque shows came close to the way this burlesque show was presented. Albert Cadabra was the host. He came out telling jokes and getting everybody ready for the performers. However, the crowd was already in a frenzy so it didn’t really matter what he said. When Angie Pontani came out the crowd was already going crazy. Alot of these HOT women were yelling, screaming, dancing and putting on a show of their own. Angie was dressed in this black and lavender dress with all these big bows. It was really pretty and sexy the way it clung to her body. When she bumped and grinded her way out of this dress she had a tight black corset type of thing on. It didn’t stay on for long. When she came out of that she was down to her pasties and G-string, and that’s as far as it goes in burlesque. The audience loved it. I LOVED it! When Angie finished and left the stage her sister Helen Pontani came out in the pink feathered fluffy bikini type of outfit. She did this tap dancing like I hadn’t seen the likes of before. Very fast and very eroctic! Fast tapping that kept the audience clapping. All and all I enjoyed what I saw. I liked the show more that I saw last Mother’s Day. I guess because I was closer to the stage and there were more performers. However if they have it on the first Saturday next month I’ll be there AGAIN! It was a FUN and EXCITING night out for me. I’m usually in bed by eight o'clock on Saturday. My days start very early. So for me to be hanging out with all these young HOT women half my age, and seeing my favorite burleque performer in Angie it was like HEAVEN on EARTH! No lap dances! No bacala! No sex,but what the heck! It was some good BURLESQUE! That’s just what I was there for! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque. I had an excellent time at the burlesque show at the Drom on Saturday night. Sometimes I surprise myself. This was one of those times. The Drom Bar and Reataurant opened at 7:oopm an hour before the show starts. I was there at 6:30pm waiting for them to open. I just hung out enjoying the neighborhood. It was a nice night. Alot of young yuppity uppitytypes eating out at all these reataurants in the area. When I finally get inside Drom all te tables are reserved so I have to stand at the bar. I get myself a ginger ale and position myself at the end of the bar so I have a good view of the stage. The place gets crowded quickly. Alot of HOT young women! Fashion model types! Because of the way I’m dressed and where I’m standing alot of them think I’m the bouncer. They are asking me questions. Good smelling, hair flinging, sexy, Hot women and I’m soaking it all in! Eating it all up! I loved it! Well when the show starts the place is packed. Alot of bumping and rubbing going on as these HOT young women jockey for position to see who is coming out on stage. Angie Pontani is first. Her show is excellent. She’s so HOT! HOTTER THAN HOT! Her sister Helen follows her with a tap dancing act which was very good. After those two I was tired and drained. It had been a long day. I went home and went to sleep with a smile on my face. I can’t wait to go again next month! Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! I found Drom Bar and Restaurant azt 85 Avenue A in Alphabet City! It’s a basement type of dwelling that was closed when I was by there eight o'clock this morning. Hopefully it will be open when I come back by tonight. The #M14A bus off of 14th street goes right by it. The regular #14 keeps straight on 14th street. You’d have to get off at Avenue A and walk down. If in doubt just ask the bus driver! It’s not that long of a walk, and the area seems very safe in the daylight. I’ll find out more tonight. A nice quaint area. Alot of HOT women jogging around! So now I’ll be going back tonight to see the show. Hope to see some of you there. I’ll be in the brown leather coat sitting at the bar. I decided I really don’t want to sit and eat while I watch burlesque! Back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for MORE burlesque! More information on Saturday night’s burlesque show. NYC’s best in burlesque is at the intimate and classy supper club Drom. It’s a 90 mintue revue. Drom Bar and Restaurant is located at 85 Avenue A (b/t 5th and 6th street) NY,NY I don’t really know that area well, but I will be there early tomorrow to make sure I know where I’m going tomorrow night. The March 5th line up includes Albert Cadabra, Kinichi, Broadway Brassy,my favorite of today’s performers Angie Pontani, Helen Pontani, The Maine Attraction and Bianca Dagga. Good luck to all of you guys and gals attending. Unless it’s SOLD OUT I will BE THERE! Back to my quest to find MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for more burlesque! Congratulations to you Annette for graduating and making the dean’s list! You GO girl! I have some exciting news for you gals and guys! It’s the “Premiere of the Empire Burlesque Revue!” This monthly burlesque show-influenced by vintage Broadway reviews, MGM Technicolor musicals and golden age of burlesque-kicks off this weekend. Performed in a supper-club enviorment. The show will take place the first Saturday of every month(Drom, 8pm, $15-$30! For more information go to thirstygirlproductions.com)!! I really don’t like the whole eating while I’m watching burlesque, but that’s a sign of the times. So I’ll deal with it just as long as I can see my favorite performers on stage each month. Hope some of you guys and gals can make it. Well back to my quest to find MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for more burlesque! As I’ve been on my so-called quest to find more burlesque I’ve come across a dedicated group of young women that are really serious about their craft. They don’t have the elaborate costumes of performers back in the day. However, what they lack in costumes they make up for in enthusiasm and performance. My favorite of these “NEW” burlesque perfomers Angie Pontani. She’s young, pretty very athlectic and a great performer. She reminds me a little of Destiny from back in the day only she has more movement. If you go to her site on Facebook she has hundreds of photos. So you’ll get a good idea of what she’s all about. Another is Perle Noire. She’s a black performer from Louisiana, but works alot in New York. Think of a more muscular version of Josephine Baker, but with all the senuousness of a Josephine Baker. I saw her do this one show where she paid tribute to Josephine Baker that had to be seen to be believe. Then there is Jo Weldon. She is the head of The New York School of Burlesque. She’s a little older than the others. I guess around mid-thirties. She has a gracefulness in her show that reminds you of the burlesque performers from the late fifties and and early sixties. The last time I saw all of them together was on Mother’s Day of last year. Hopefully they will get together again soon. Well back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest to find more burlesque. Hey guys from back in the days of the Melody,Harmony and Follies I’ve got some news. Remember Eddie? Everybody remembers Eddie. Well I heard from a fairly reliable source that Eddie’s retired and moved to Florida. If I get more information I’ll let you guys know. I first met Eddie at the Roxy that use to be on 42nd Street back in the seventies years before I even heard of the Melody. The Roxy in it’s hey day was known for its World Premiere’s of movies such as “The House of Wax” with Vincent Price in the fifities. By the time I met Eddie it was a strip joint. When I was talking about Annette Heinz last week I realized that WOW its been thirty years ago that I use to watch her at the Follies! On that same block was Howard Johnson’s at the corner of 45th. Around the corner was this Gayety where I think Bette Midler got her start singing on stage. Up from the Follies was this arcade and the original Pac-Man machine that I got hooked on in 1980. Across on Broadway was the Palace Theater where I once saw Diana Ross perform. Down the street on Broadway was the Loew’s State 1 and 2 movie theaters. Then came Virgin Mega Store. Now they are all gone. However the Follies was where I use to go see Annette Heinz, Nikki Knight, Vanessa, and Rosie. The STAGE! I use to love that stage. Because you were alot closer to the performer than at the Melody. Those were the days. The women were so close you could smell their perfume, and you didn’t even have to get out of your seat to tip them. Even though I liked going to the Melody more the Follies had a more intimate atmosphere to it. I loved sitting there listening to the music, and watching Rosie dance to “I go Crazy!” Nikki Knight’s music was faster and more upbeat. Vanessa had that “Frenchness” about herself and her music. Then there was Annette. I’ve already said enough about her, but let me say this. On stage she knew how to work it, and her audience loved her for it. Her personality, her long, tall lean body, and that HAIR! That blonde hair! I hope I never get a memory loss. Because as long as I live I want to keep the memories of those ladies. I always said the Melody was the place to be. However, when I couldn’t be there the Follies was just fine with me. Now back to my quest for MORE burlesque!
Back from my quest for more burlesque! 1st Sarge or who ever you are that was over thirty years ago! I fave grown kids that I have since then! I never really got a chance to thank Annette Heinz for that moment! So I did! I was around thiry back then! I’m sixty now! That was my HOBBY at that time! Since I don’t know you and never will have a NICE life! Annette Heinz THANK YOU again! Back to my quest for more burlesque! Hope some of you guys made that show last week!