2010 ESCORT OF THE YEAR MEETS LOVECHILD PRE-PARTY
AT RUPERT STREET – FRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARY
SPECIAL REVIEW FOR SEENQUEEN
We definitely like a good old fashioned knees up, you know the sort of thing, a collection of people either wanting to end their week of work, winding down in the company of good friends, holding something cold in their hands at their favourite bar, or those looking to kick start a weekend of activity, maybe some non-stop clubbing with all sorts of different ingredients mixed in, music being central to the theme. Well, in truth we often fall into both camps, with virtually every weekend heralding at least one club event, but always feeling the need to wave goodbye to a week of work at a selection of our favourite Soho bar haunts. But, when we heard that one of those bars was not just holding a pre-party but also had some saucy sexy awards show on, adding to the emerging Valentines feel in the air, Friday 12th Feb became a firm date in our diary.
For as long as we can remember, Rupert Street has been part of our socialising splendour, from the times when we popped in virtually every day, working just around the corner, to the part of our life when London was lengthy train journey away and daily became weekly, sometimes less often, seeing plenty of changes, not just in the style of the clientele, but in the staff & management. But through it all & through the myriad of bars that have come & gone, it’s popularity continues and has gained a reputation for hosting some spectacular pre-club parties, the marriage with Matinee, followed by some special SuperMartXe showings and now the linking with Lovechild keeping the good times going. However, joining forces with one of the world’s biggest online escort agencies was to prove a resounding success and provide just the kind of oomph to the forthcoming weekend.
So, glamming ourselves up, well making more of an effort than turning up in our work gear!, we arrived at Rupert Street’s doors at just before 9 p.m., being greeted by D.J. close pal and resident behind the decks for the night, Alessandro, who seemed in usual high spirits, yet showing the fiery Sicilian side to his nature in a furied conversation down the telephone at someone very deserving of his roth, but with a calming smoking break, dashed inside to channel his energy into playing some fantastic music. And we soon joined him, although entering the bar, were truly taken aback by the sheer numbers squeezing into the space, battling with a veritable wall of people as we struggled to make our way to our usual spot at the top of the bar. It was clear that the Lovechild pre-party was already in full swing and Alessandro was very much in the groove, setting about playing some top notch house tunes to really hit the mark. Arriving at our spot, we were pleased to catch G.M. Cathy, who gratefully stored our bits & bobs behind closed doors, as there was little room to swing a cat, although as usual the speedy service we always seem to enjoy at Rupert Street was on tap, as our hand was soon filled with a glass of our favourite tipple.
Looking around, it seemed that the glitterati of the social scene was out for the dual events, our corner being occupied by the Q.X. magazine top brass, we being pleased to see Tony Claffey in fine fettle and Stephen Vowles very much in party mood, but turning towards the elevated seating area, we were immensely impressed by the transformation into a perfectly formed stage space, glamorous red drapes framing the area perfectly, with a similar backdrop hiding an exclusive area where the incumbent escorts could change into something saucy. Then, out from the space appeared Lovechild promoter Alex Erfan, weaving past the crowd, then coming up and saying a hearty hello, immediately offering to re-charge our glass and eager to introduce us to Rentboy.com & Hustlaball principal Jeffrey Davids, although our tracks halted first by Alex’s business partner, the enigmatic Roni Inan who was really pleased to see us. Then, Chris Geary and his team of gorgeous muscled go-go’s, dressed in luscious Lovechild gear including fetching caps to really please the eye, appeared, having completed their run-around the rest of Soho, now ensconced in Rupert St for the rest of the evening, very much up for some raunchy action & party frolicking. Chris was definitely in the mood to get our party going, lining up a series of Sambuca shots for us and his band of beefy boys, although Roni also had kick start partying in mind as he grabbed us, heading to the stage along with Alex, to introduce us to Jeffrey & his crew, host for the evening Jasper Emerald and then backstage to some of the sexy contestants gearing up for the awards ceremony to come.
Now, it seems appropriate at this stage to mention co-promoters for this eventful evening, http://rentboy.com/ which has a brilliant tagline that states, “money can’t buy you love, but the rest is negotiable” and the site gets straight to the point, delivering a fantastic array of escorts on offer across the whole globe. And it couldn’t be easier to register to tap into the bevy of beauties (if that is your thang) and it took us less than a minute, the registration being free but obviously the escort services carrying a cost. But with a whole load of interesting links, fabulous photo’s, and specialist sections including blogs, events, a cinema page & “rentboycam”, you will definitely not get bored and budding escorts can advertise and start earning. The site is masterminded by probably the biggest cyber pimp around, the handsome & friendly Jeffrey Davids, who, as we have already mentioned also heads up one of the world’s most sexy & seductive club brands, Hustlaball, which has taken London by storm in the last two years and will be back in May for more audacious action.
But returning to the action, and having indulged in a bit of naughtiness, we were back in our spot and ready for the show as Alessandro’s superb sounds were halted and all eyes were stage bound as Jasper counted the crowd down to the start. Standing in the company of Alex, Roni and cutie Danny Shubert and with the Sambuca working far too well, our minds drifted (but only momentarily) from the hunky men on the stage, showing their wares and answering some saucy questions as well as revealing some sexy secrets, before the winning escort was crowned, a muscled bound & experienced looking man (if you know what we mean!!) who’s art at escorting was clearly evident, pipping a very steamily gorgeous looking brunette hunk to the prize of a trip to New York to enter the world pageant in March.
With the awards over and the gay paparazzi having clicked away delightfully, Alessandro resumed behind the decks, delivering a delectable string of sexy sounds to further charge the electric atmosphere, while we indulged in charismatic conversation with Alex, Roni, Danny & co, even welcoming Lovechild PR queen, Jerry Boston, to the party, exclaiming that he was “fashionably late”, certainly making a glamorous entrance & stamping his mark on proceedings. And with the drink flowing, our evening was set fair, the company of Roni proving truly terrific as we talked our heads off in delightful chat about all things clubbing, working & everything in-between, the man still cocooned in a most glamorous fur number, a mark of his show-stopping style. With the love of Lovechild’s party really running through our veins, we really didn’t want the night to end, being treated so well by Alex & his band of merry men, the vivacious visuals on the screen, designed by Alan Cross, setting everything off perfectly and it all being caught in photo framing pictures by Neil Gillespie, Rupert Street’s bar boys getting plenty of camera clicking attention against the superb love heart & lippy balloons decorating the back bar.
But as the inevitable midnight finish arrived all too quickly, it was time to say farewell to Alex Erfan, Roni Inan and the rest of the Lovechild team, who melted into Soho to refresh themselves & prepare for the main event itself, none taking up our offer to continue the party celebrating Oliver M’s birthday at Barcode Vauxhall, also waving bye to the Q.X. lot who thought better of a trip south of the river. Then, having thanked Cathy & her team for a terrific time, as well as Alessandro for a magical music journey, we turned tail, heading down to our second home to succumb to yet more partying & champagne drinking in the company of Oliver, Minty and many more others.
So, what did we think of our evening at Rupert Street? and did the combo of Escort Of The Year & Lovechild work well? The simple answer to both questions is yes, yes, yes! We haven’t seen the bar so packed in ages, everyone clearly drawn by the prospect of a bit of sexy fun & entertainment. And they weren’t to be disappointed as the collision of party’s couldn’t have turned out better, Lovechild’s new saucy style sitting perfectly with the escort theme and with a healthy hint of Hustlaball about proceedings, it was a thrilling night that definitely did it for us. Not only were we in impeccable company, Alex, Roni, Danny, Jerry, Chris & all the Lovechild boys, but meeting Jeffrey was a delight and it was all topped by Rupert Street as a perfect host for the evening, Cathy & her team treating us superbly. Add to that Alessandro’s amazing sounds, serving up a scintillating selection of magical music and we couldn’t have asked for anything else from an evening. Well done, Lovechild, Rentboy.com & Rupert St, what a way to start a weekend! (DISCO MATT)
AT RUPERT STREET – FRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARY
SPECIAL REVIEW FOR SEENQUEEN
We definitely like a good old fashioned knees up, you know the sort of thing, a collection of people either wanting to end their week of work, winding down in the company of good friends, holding something cold in their hands at their favourite bar, or those looking to kick start a weekend of activity, maybe some non-stop clubbing with all sorts of different ingredients mixed in, music being central to the theme. Well, in truth we often fall into both camps, with virtually every weekend heralding at least one club event, but always feeling the need to wave goodbye to a week of work at a selection of our favourite Soho bar haunts. But, when we heard that one of those bars was not just holding a pre-party but also had some saucy sexy awards show on, adding to the emerging Valentines feel in the air, Friday 12th Feb became a firm date in our diary.
For as long as we can remember, Rupert Street has been part of our socialising splendour, from the times when we popped in virtually every day, working just around the corner, to the part of our life when London was lengthy train journey away and daily became weekly, sometimes less often, seeing plenty of changes, not just in the style of the clientele, but in the staff & management. But through it all & through the myriad of bars that have come & gone, it’s popularity continues and has gained a reputation for hosting some spectacular pre-club parties, the marriage with Matinee, followed by some special SuperMartXe showings and now the linking with Lovechild keeping the good times going. However, joining forces with one of the world’s biggest online escort agencies was to prove a resounding success and provide just the kind of oomph to the forthcoming weekend.
So, glamming ourselves up, well making more of an effort than turning up in our work gear!, we arrived at Rupert Street’s doors at just before 9 p.m., being greeted by D.J. close pal and resident behind the decks for the night, Alessandro, who seemed in usual high spirits, yet showing the fiery Sicilian side to his nature in a furied conversation down the telephone at someone very deserving of his roth, but with a calming smoking break, dashed inside to channel his energy into playing some fantastic music. And we soon joined him, although entering the bar, were truly taken aback by the sheer numbers squeezing into the space, battling with a veritable wall of people as we struggled to make our way to our usual spot at the top of the bar. It was clear that the Lovechild pre-party was already in full swing and Alessandro was very much in the groove, setting about playing some top notch house tunes to really hit the mark. Arriving at our spot, we were pleased to catch G.M. Cathy, who gratefully stored our bits & bobs behind closed doors, as there was little room to swing a cat, although as usual the speedy service we always seem to enjoy at Rupert Street was on tap, as our hand was soon filled with a glass of our favourite tipple.
Looking around, it seemed that the glitterati of the social scene was out for the dual events, our corner being occupied by the Q.X. magazine top brass, we being pleased to see Tony Claffey in fine fettle and Stephen Vowles very much in party mood, but turning towards the elevated seating area, we were immensely impressed by the transformation into a perfectly formed stage space, glamorous red drapes framing the area perfectly, with a similar backdrop hiding an exclusive area where the incumbent escorts could change into something saucy. Then, out from the space appeared Lovechild promoter Alex Erfan, weaving past the crowd, then coming up and saying a hearty hello, immediately offering to re-charge our glass and eager to introduce us to Rentboy.com & Hustlaball principal Jeffrey Davids, although our tracks halted first by Alex’s business partner, the enigmatic Roni Inan who was really pleased to see us. Then, Chris Geary and his team of gorgeous muscled go-go’s, dressed in luscious Lovechild gear including fetching caps to really please the eye, appeared, having completed their run-around the rest of Soho, now ensconced in Rupert St for the rest of the evening, very much up for some raunchy action & party frolicking. Chris was definitely in the mood to get our party going, lining up a series of Sambuca shots for us and his band of beefy boys, although Roni also had kick start partying in mind as he grabbed us, heading to the stage along with Alex, to introduce us to Jeffrey & his crew, host for the evening Jasper Emerald and then backstage to some of the sexy contestants gearing up for the awards ceremony to come.
Now, it seems appropriate at this stage to mention co-promoters for this eventful evening, http://rentboy.com/ which has a brilliant tagline that states, “money can’t buy you love, but the rest is negotiable” and the site gets straight to the point, delivering a fantastic array of escorts on offer across the whole globe. And it couldn’t be easier to register to tap into the bevy of beauties (if that is your thang) and it took us less than a minute, the registration being free but obviously the escort services carrying a cost. But with a whole load of interesting links, fabulous photo’s, and specialist sections including blogs, events, a cinema page & “rentboycam”, you will definitely not get bored and budding escorts can advertise and start earning. The site is masterminded by probably the biggest cyber pimp around, the handsome & friendly Jeffrey Davids, who, as we have already mentioned also heads up one of the world’s most sexy & seductive club brands, Hustlaball, which has taken London by storm in the last two years and will be back in May for more audacious action.
But returning to the action, and having indulged in a bit of naughtiness, we were back in our spot and ready for the show as Alessandro’s superb sounds were halted and all eyes were stage bound as Jasper counted the crowd down to the start. Standing in the company of Alex, Roni and cutie Danny Shubert and with the Sambuca working far too well, our minds drifted (but only momentarily) from the hunky men on the stage, showing their wares and answering some saucy questions as well as revealing some sexy secrets, before the winning escort was crowned, a muscled bound & experienced looking man (if you know what we mean!!) who’s art at escorting was clearly evident, pipping a very steamily gorgeous looking brunette hunk to the prize of a trip to New York to enter the world pageant in March.
With the awards over and the gay paparazzi having clicked away delightfully, Alessandro resumed behind the decks, delivering a delectable string of sexy sounds to further charge the electric atmosphere, while we indulged in charismatic conversation with Alex, Roni, Danny & co, even welcoming Lovechild PR queen, Jerry Boston, to the party, exclaiming that he was “fashionably late”, certainly making a glamorous entrance & stamping his mark on proceedings. And with the drink flowing, our evening was set fair, the company of Roni proving truly terrific as we talked our heads off in delightful chat about all things clubbing, working & everything in-between, the man still cocooned in a most glamorous fur number, a mark of his show-stopping style. With the love of Lovechild’s party really running through our veins, we really didn’t want the night to end, being treated so well by Alex & his band of merry men, the vivacious visuals on the screen, designed by Alan Cross, setting everything off perfectly and it all being caught in photo framing pictures by Neil Gillespie, Rupert Street’s bar boys getting plenty of camera clicking attention against the superb love heart & lippy balloons decorating the back bar.
But as the inevitable midnight finish arrived all too quickly, it was time to say farewell to Alex Erfan, Roni Inan and the rest of the Lovechild team, who melted into Soho to refresh themselves & prepare for the main event itself, none taking up our offer to continue the party celebrating Oliver M’s birthday at Barcode Vauxhall, also waving bye to the Q.X. lot who thought better of a trip south of the river. Then, having thanked Cathy & her team for a terrific time, as well as Alessandro for a magical music journey, we turned tail, heading down to our second home to succumb to yet more partying & champagne drinking in the company of Oliver, Minty and many more others.
So, what did we think of our evening at Rupert Street? and did the combo of Escort Of The Year & Lovechild work well? The simple answer to both questions is yes, yes, yes! We haven’t seen the bar so packed in ages, everyone clearly drawn by the prospect of a bit of sexy fun & entertainment. And they weren’t to be disappointed as the collision of party’s couldn’t have turned out better, Lovechild’s new saucy style sitting perfectly with the escort theme and with a healthy hint of Hustlaball about proceedings, it was a thrilling night that definitely did it for us. Not only were we in impeccable company, Alex, Roni, Danny, Jerry, Chris & all the Lovechild boys, but meeting Jeffrey was a delight and it was all topped by Rupert Street as a perfect host for the evening, Cathy & her team treating us superbly. Add to that Alessandro’s amazing sounds, serving up a scintillating selection of magical music and we couldn’t have asked for anything else from an evening. Well done, Lovechild, Rentboy.com & Rupert St, what a way to start a weekend! (DISCO MATT)
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