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under the gaydar ...from 30different local favorites. It was anoutstanding evening.
The last off-premise fete I went towas the Wedding Event back at thenew Omni Royal. This party wasn’t justgood, it was spectacular. From themoment you walked in the door, theguests were surprised at every turn.The reception area had two bands, onea string quartet playing pop music andthe other was an electric guitarist andharpist performing an array of populartunes. There was an entrance of thirtymodels dressed in couture bridal out-fits that later were part of a fashionshow. Then when it was time for thedinner, a girl was raised sixteen in theair from a hidden area behind somedrapery so when she was in place, theentire structure looked like one largewedding dress. And she was shower-ing us with confetti.
At dinner, the tables were alldressed in different sizes and styles atvarying heights, seating and florals; notwo tables were the same. Put thecrowning touch was when the cakesdescended from the ceiling out of afabric chandelier; talk about leavingpeople awestruck.
But now I have talked about every-thing Nashville has to offer for tourists,let’s talk about what it has to offer thegay traveler. Really did you not think Iwould not go to the Country Music
Capital of the World and ride a cowboy. And oh yes there wereplenty of those. I managed to visit several of the fineestablishments. Church Street seems to be a main area withfour bars within close proximity to each other. Blue Genes isa good natured neighborhood feeling bar that has personablebartenders. When I went it was karaoke and there was adecent crowd. Picture a gay version of Cheers in Nashville.The friendly atmosphere and playful bartenders made it a goodtime. Right next door is Canvas, which is a funky artistic barwith a cool vibe. My favorite piece of art is the JFK/MarilynMonroe mixed media in the front entrance, where the presidentis copping a feel on the Blonde Bombshell.
Just down the street, two of my favorite nightspots arelocated again right next to each other. Tribe is a video bar withdifferent themed nights. When I went it was ShowtuneSundays. They also have drag shows and affordable drinkspecials. Next door is Play and this place lives up to its name.I went on two evenings Sunday and Wednesday and both nightswere crowded for their drag shows. The performers are called“Playmates” and they rock the house. The audience is mixedand they clamor to see these girls strut their stuff.
The last bar I visited when there was Trax which is a littlebit off the beaten path. It is another neighborhood bar withsociable patrons. It reminded me a lot Billy’s in Slidell. Well thatsums up my trip, I hope you have an opportunity to get toNashville, it is well worth the trip. Ride Em’ Cowboy!
To Quote A QueenAlthough she is not gay, Bette Davis has been an icon to the
community and one of my favorite actresses of all time. Herquick wit and sharp retorts have made her a very quotableperson throughout her lifetime. She has always had an opinionon everything from acting to child rearing and was not afraid toshare them. In fact it was difficult to choose just one quote, soI am sharing two of my favorites with you. Enjoy.
“Gay Liberation? I ain’t against it, it’s just thatthere’s nothing in it for me.”
“I will not retire while I’ve still got my legs and mymake-up box.”
If you have an event, story or idea, you wantcovered, contact me at [email protected].
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Dancer Bradley @ Rainbow Room
Rainbow Room dancer Lawless
DJ & bartender Aaron @The Golden Lantern
Andrew cocktailing @The Golden Lantern
Michael & Marty @ Voodoo
Kevin @ Voodoo
New bartender John@ Le Roundup
Tony behind the bar@ Le Roundup
Tony cocktailing @ Le Roundup
Monica Synclaire-Kennedy in thenew Sisters show @4 Seasons in Metairie
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Bartender Bruce trapped like adog @ Corner Pocket
DJ of the Year JRB@ Dance Club of the Year Oz
Mike & Chris on the bar @ Oz
Eros & Posiden @ Oz
Bartenders Wayne & Robertwelcome you to Oz
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Super Bowl Sunday withBartender of the Year Jeff "thebottom" @ Cafe Lafitte in Exile
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