Daily Loaf

Routes Music is a documentary film acting as a roving music census, taking in the true musical passions (and disgusts) of the American people. We’re traveling all across the country, stopping along the way to interview local bands, take footage of live performances and chat with anyone and everyone. Learn more about the documentary here; check out all previous entries here.

Refreshed and well-fed after another night’s stay at a Hampton Inn (thanks Routes Music friends!), we dashed out of the desert sand of Indio, which was quickly becoming a snowbird party scene. Past windmills and through a raging wildfire, the Gray Box cruised the mean palm-tree-lined interstates of Los Angeles. Tonight, we’re in Malibu for our first interview on the Pacific Coast — literally 20 feet from lapping waves. It’s a nice, quiet beach community here, and we aim to keep it nice and quiet.

Oh yes, about those wildfires — you can watch the video after the jump:

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“I feel like I’m in a horror movie,” photographer, Shannon Adams said at the VIP Dungeon Party Saturday.

Fetishists with black electrical tape X-ing out nipples, PVC suits struggling to restrain curvaceous bodies, and leashes chaining submissives to their masters’ belts, roamed The Castle’s Dungeon Room. On the padded tables, beds, and couches coated in vinyl that could be easily wiped down, exhibitionists were bound, flogged, and paddled to the electro-industrial beats of DJ Rob Givens and Purple CAT. What made the scene like a horror set wasn’t the sinister outfits, but how the partiers in blood-resistant costumes were overly friendly. Read the rest of this entry »

Sat. Sept. 26. VIP Dungeon Party. The first ever VIP Dungeon Party is an exclusive event for 250 fetish enthusiasts. X-rated performances by StrykerVawn. In addition to the fetish equipment already set up in the Castle’s dungeon room, there will be a Roman cross, suspension spreader, padded kneeler, and a coffin cage. $15. DJ Rob Givens. The Castle 2004 N. 16th St. Ybor 33605.

Sat. Sept. 26th. Ride ‘Em Cowgirl Swingers’ Party. Come dressed in your hottest cowboy or cowgirl outfits and scoot your boots on the dance floor! Ladies, feel free to take a ride down the happy trail in the “Sybian Saddle!” There will be a hottest Badonkadonk (Smokin’ Hot Ass) contest and Sensual Swingers will be providing prizes. 9pm-?. Visit Tabooswingers.com Read the rest of this entry »

Thur. July 30. Swingers Karaoke. ALT Pathway restaurant and lounge. 810 E. Skagway, Ave. Tampa.

Fri-Sat. July 31-Aug 1. ABC and Blacklite Swingers Parties. Come dressed as sexy as you want, just so long as you are wearing Anything But Clothes for the Friday night party. On Saturday night, there will be a Blacklite Party with the heated pool open all night. 9pm. $20-$50 plus the cost of renting a room. Couples and single women only. Ramada Inn. Kissimme FL. For more infor check out the Aahz crew. Read the rest of this entry »

The week leading up to Skin Two, eyes lit up whenever I mentioned I had extra tickets to Secret Room’s fetish party and medical fashion show at The Castle. Friends were excited to finally have a chance to show off their fancy lingerie or to just ogle fetishists in fishnets. Of course when Saturday rolled around, I stood alone in line to The Castle, fighting my impulse to flee.

Normally I pride myself on going out in public wearing one of my wigs and an outfit that highlights my aerodynamic crotch. But, I wasn’t used to wearing a bedazzled codpiece in front of a crowd that thought this sort of thing was normal. Read the rest of this entry »

Sat. July 25. Skin Two of London. An erotic art and fashion party. Three medical fashion shows by Baby Love’s Latex, Maggie Delena, and Ceres Moon Latex. Performances by Gia Nova and Jade Vixen. DJs Jade Vixen, DJ Sean, DJ Neiva, DJ Nemesis. Models: Angelica Syn, Betty Jaded, Carissa, Evelyn Rose, Jade Malice, Kamila, Lagata Negra, Lena, Maus, Secra, Silent K, Steevie Synthetic, Tararyze, and more. Vending by Angelica Syn and Orlando TNG. Fetish wear encouraged: fantasy, goth, glam, cyber, leather, lingerie, uniforms, vinyl etc. $10-15. 18+. The Castle 2004 N. 16th St. Ybor 33605. Read the rest of this entry »

Sat. July 11th. Mistress Mayhem at The Quest. Tampa’s most wicked dominatrix will be stopping by to discipline naughty submissives. The Quest. 12517 66th St. N. Largo, FL 33773.

Sat. July 11. Ultra-Glam Fetish Party @ Purgatory. Show off your brightest colors, fishnets and animal print patterns, outrageous hair and over-the-top makeup! Custom steel bondage equipment will be set up throughout the club to encourage safe and consensual play. Creative bondage, spanking, flogging, fetish games and the ultimate mind fuck are also encouraged. DJs Danny Bled and Godfather.18+. $15-$20. Purgatory Nightclub. 1000 State Road 84 City, Fort Lauderdale, FL Zip. 33315. Read the rest of this entry »

July 2-5. GaYBOR Days 2009.

-Thur. July 2. Weekend Kick-off Social Party. 2 hours of GameWorks fun card. Drag Show. Drinks & Tapas included! Families and adults welcome. $15. Gameworks.
-Fri. July 3. VIP Party at The Nest. 6-9pm. 1430 E. th Ave. Ybor City.
-Fri. July 3. DJ Manny Lehman and Pistol Pete Underwear Fashion Show. 10pm-3am. Steam Fridays 1507 E. 7th Ave. Ybor City.
-Sat. July 4. GaYBOR Poolside Beach Party. 4pm-8pm. $15. Tampa Howard Johnson Riverfront Plaza.
-Sat. July 4. Derrick Barry as Britney Spears. 9pm-3am. G Bar. 1401 E. 7th Ave. Ybor City.
-Sun. July 5. GaYBOR Brunch. 11am-2pm. Streetcar Charlie’s. 1811 N. 15th St. Ybor City.
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Last night, Dereck and I attended the SuperNova Sunday event at NOVA 535 (535 Dr. M. L. King Jr Street N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701, (727) 821-6682). I’ve been spending a lot of time at NOVA lately, and when I heard they were putting on a weekly party that was part Gong Show and part social gathering, I decided it was time to go do a photo shoot.

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Looking for something green-related to do this weekend? Look no further than our own Green Community Calendar.

Whole Foods: Destination Date Night- Fri., June 19. Comedy, plus wine and cheese tasting. Singles and couples are treated to an hour long variety adventure while enjoying a wine and cheese tasting from Whole Foods Market. Registration required- RSVP: at store lobby or to sherell.white@wholefoods.com. Whole Foods Market- 1548 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, 813-874-9435

The World Cafe: Connecting People Through Conversations That Matter- Fri., June 19. Every Fri., 7:30 pm promptly; Starbucks at 4th St. N. & 89th Ave N., St. Pete (just south of Gandy Blvd.); RSVP to Pat at 727.421.2746 or goodpat@tampabay.rr.com

Plant Some Trees with the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins- Sat., June 20. What better way to kick off the summertime then to plant a few trees with some fun, kick-ass girls? Come out to Little Bayou Park at 9am on Saturday, June 20th to help the girls out in their first full fledged green event! Planting supplies will be provided but please do not forget to bring your sunscreen, water to keep hydrated (we are in Florida in June people), and gloves! The girls have promised that they will only ruffle your feathers upon request! 9 am, Little Bayou Park- 4th Street South and 55th Avenue South in St. Petersburg.

Guided Hike at Weedon Island- Sat., June 20. Guided hikes through coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems of the Preserve are held each Saturday of the month. Join us to learn about the coastal environment and the early residents of Weedon Island Preserve. Be sure to bring water and a snack for this 2-hour hike. A hat and closed-toe shoes are also recommended. Reserve your space by 2 pm on the Friday prior to the tour of choice. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Recommended ages: 6 and up. Call (727) 453-6500 for more information and to register. 9 a.m.-11 a.m.; Weedon Island Preserve.

Guided Hike at Brooker Creek- Sat., June 20. Take a walk through time each Saturday morning on a guided hike along the Education Center Trail. Join us for this 0.75-mile walk as we look at how the land has changed over time and discuss the ecological footprints left by those changes. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must, and water and a hat are recommended. Pre-registration is required by 12:00 noon on the Friday before the hike. Admission: Free. All ages welcome – children younger than 6 may find this hike challenging. Call (727) 453-6800 for more information and to register. 9am-11am; Brooker Creek Preserve.

Lose Your Lawn and Go Native: Native Plant Tour and Talk- Sat., June 20. Talking about native alternatives to your lawn with a garden tour of the nursery at Twigs & Leaves Garden Center. Every Saturday, 10 am; 1013 9th Street (Dr. MLK Jr. Street) South in St. Petersburg 33705, 727.822.5400; free.

Compost Happens- Sat., June 20. Join Master Gardener John Kingsbury for this informative workshop to learn how easy composting can be. Just add your kitchen scraps to your yard clippings and compost happens! To register for this free program, visit http://www.pinellascountyextension.org/ and click on the “Online Class Registration” button or call (727) 582-2100. 10 a.m.; Pinellas County Extension 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo.

Environmental Justice Conference- Sat., June 20. Environmental Justice/Conservation and “We The People”. The School of Urban and Regional Planning is co-hosting an Environmental Justice Conference at the Broward County Main Library Auditorium. During the Conference we will discuss the progress that has been made with regard to the 2001 Economic and Environmental Equity Program Management Plan that was part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. In addition, we will discuss how we can make sure that the needs of low income and minority communities will be addressed in the future. For more information, please call Linda Foster at 954.762.5652. 10 am-3 pm; Broward County Main Library Auditorium, 100 South Andrews, Fort Lauderdale; free, with lunch included.

Living Foods Made Easy- Sat., June 20. A free raw foods class with Chef Joseph Custer. Feat. Southwest Chili and Avocado-Kale Salad. 11 am; Nature’s Food Patch- 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 727-443-6706; free.

Whole Foods Private Label Storewide Tasting- Sat., June 20. A storewise block party featuring Whole Foods Market’s private label products- 365. Active demos in every department, valuable tips, recipes and tasty samples. 1-3 pm; Whole Foods Market- 1548 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, 813-874-9435; free event.

Whole Foods: Decorate a Cake for Dad- Sat., June 20. Kids Father’s Day Cake Decorating Event. Whole Foods will provide the cakes and decorations. Adults must accompany kids 8 and under. Class limited to 20, RSVP: at store lobby or to sherell.white@wholefoods.com. 3-4 pm.; Whole Foods Market- 1548 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, 813-874-9435

New Zealand Wine Tasting at Greenwise Market- Sat., June 20. Try these unique wines at the Greenwise Wine Shop. Free. June 20, 4-7 pm; 2403 W. Azeele St., Tampa.

Summer Solstice Party- Sat., June 20. A community celebration for all ages during the longest day of the year with activities, food, beverages, live music and a native plant sale. Sat., June 20, all day event; Twigs and Leaves- 1013 9th Street (Dr. MLK Jr. Street) South in St. Petersburg 33705, 727.822.5400; free

The new single from the well-reviews new Sonic Youth album, The Eternal, is Sacred Trickster, sung by Kim Gordon.

The video features a trio of young girls going all commie and busting up a rooftop party.

Video below the jump:

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Fri. June 5. Party with Playboy Playmate Candice Cassidy. Hang out with June’s Playboy Playmate, Candice Cassidy while listen to the DJ styles of Playboy’s 50th Anniversary Playmate, Colleen Shannon. Free. 21+. 8p.m.-10p.m. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Pool.

Fri. June 5. St. Pete’s First Friday. The first Friday of every month St. Pete throws a block party in the heart of the downtown bar district. Wondering how this qualifies as a Sex and Love event? After the music dies around 10p.m., thousands of drunk, single people flood the bars around Central Ave. for a night of debauchery. The 1st Friday of every month. 5p.m. – 2a.m. Free. Downtown St. Pete. Central Ave., between 2nd St. and 3rd St.

Sat. June 6. Caliente’s Summer Sizzle Caribbean Beach Party. 9pm. Caliente Resort 21240 Gran Via Blvd. Land O Lakes, FL 34637.

Mon. June 8. Miss St. Pete Pride 2009 Pageant. Registration at 6pm. $250 cash prize. 10pm Club Nautico 4900 66th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33709. Read the rest of this entry »

Every day’s a summer vacation day in Tampa Bay, and on Wednesday, May 20, Creative Loafing’s Summer Guide will tell you how to make the best of the sultry months. We’ve got complete listings of what to do and where to go, from museums to camps, arts centers to amusement parks. Want something hotter? How about the top eight adult getaways? And if you just want to stay inside, get ready to vote for your favorite movies in CL’s Battle of the Summer Blockbusters.

Your summer vacation begins here: Creative Loafing’s Summer Guide.

To celebrate the release of this year’s Summer Guide, we’ll be having a party on Wednesday, May 20 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Fly Bar and Restaurant in Tampa. Music will be provided by Best of the Bay-winning DJ duo Soft Rock Renegades who will be spinning a special “Summertime Playlist” and taking requests via Twitter. Admission is free and there will be hors d’oeuvres and drink specials courtesy of Fly.

What: Creative Loafing Summer Guide Release Party
When: Wednesday, May 20, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Fly Bar and Restaurant, 1202 N. Franklin St. Tampa 33602.
Why: To celebrate the release of CL’s Summer Guide 2009
More: Free admission, all ages.

Fri-Sun. May 8-10. Exxxotica Miami. The largest adult event and expo on the east coast, featuring adult entertainers Jesse Jane, Stoya, Angelina Armani, Riley Steele, Jenna Haze, Ron Jeremy, Sasha Grey, Teagan Presley, Savanna Samson, Bree Olson, Kaydeb Kross, Sunny Leone, Eva Angelina, Alexis Texas, Joanna Angel, and Gina Lynn.

Fri. May 8. Clothing Optional Foam Party. Live Bands, DJ, Foam, a potluck dinner, a pool, hot tub, camping, and nudity. What more could you want? A music video will also be shot on location so bring some friends to fill out the crowd. 7pm. $10. The Riverboat Nudist Club. www.NaturallyNude.com.

Sat. May 9. Foot Party at the Quest. The Fabulous Mistress Diana and friends will be hosting a foot, show, and boot fetish play party. Bring all your fabulous fetish shoes, high heel spikes, your skit kicker boots and your cute little twinkle toes and join us for a stomping good time cleaning, licking, sucking, and worshiping Tampa Bays most fabulous feet. 10pm. $30. The Quest. 12517 66th St. N. Largo, FL 33773. Read the rest of this entry »

To appease my fans (yes, all 7 of you), I’ve decided that every Wednesday I’ll do a Top 10 list.  To make it even more interesting, I’ll take comments from the previous week and incorporate it into the following week’s countdown.  Pretty freakin’ sweet, right?

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Fri. May 1. Grand Opening of The Ybor Eagle. Tampa’s newest leather bar is scheduled to open with a bang. No cover and free drinks from 9pm – 11pm. Live appearance by Raging Stallion model Tyler Saint. Leather dress code is strictly enforced. A locker-room is provided for you to get geared up. The club also features and in-house leather store stocked with Raging Stallion products. 1909 N. 15th. Ybor. Largo Florida 3 12517 66th St North Largo Florida 33773.

Mon. May 4. Lingerie Mechanical Bull Riding Contest. Think Urban Cowboy except with hotter girls and less clothing. $1 drinks all night. Girls in lingerie drink free. $1000 in total prize money. Strokers 11236 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Fl. 33635.

Tues. May 5. Cinco De Mayo Bikini Contest. Florida’s Finest Bikini Babes Presents this contest for $1000. 7pm. Mojo’s 1845 E. Memorial Lakeland, FL 33801.

Tues. May 5. Cinco De Mayo Bury the Burrito Contest. $100 dollar cash prize to whoever can bury the burrito the fastest, I think. I can’t figure this one out. I assume it’s an eating contest, but the judging could be based on style or creativity. Or it could be some new gay code word or fetish I’m not hip to. If you go, please write and tell me what the hell is going down. In any case, 2 hours of an open bar, 9pm-11pm. G.Bar 1401 E. 7th Ave. Ybor City Tampa. Read the rest of this entry »

250 nudist swingers packed into one north Cairns resort in Australia. You do the math. 100 gay men draining the daiquiri machine. 100 single straight men with no business being naked. 50 women with breast sagging past their bellies. 30 herpes outbreaks. 10 maids who will quit after running out of rags to contend with sex stains. 1 billion stray pubic hairs…(feel free to add your own nudist math in the comments section)

The White Cockatoo is almost fully booked next month for its Adults Only promotion, a swingers’ romp where “almost anything goes”.

“It’s a totally clothing optional, adults only month with almost no rules applicable,” resort owner Tony Fox said. “Provided it doesn’t constitute a breach of the Australian law, they (guests) are welcome to do anything,” Read the rest of this entry »

Having a Super Bowl party? With the Bay area hosting the big game, you’re going to have a lot of competition. If you don’t serve more than the usual finger sandwiches and frozen wings spread, you might not get the attendance you’re looking for.

Thankfully, the blogosphere provides you a full array of ideas and recipes to amp your snack table for the big day. And we pulled a lot of them together for you, after the break: Read the rest of this entry »

Cocktail weenies, mini sausages, Lil’ Smokies — whatever you like to call them they make the perfect party appetizer.  Whether you’re going for a more rustic, classic-style menu or taking a more gourmet approach, the possibilities with this bite-sized pork wonder are endless. Read the rest of this entry »

Rock the Vote stages Disturbing the Peace Fest 11, a pre-election day party featuring sets by 20 bands on three different stages at St. Petersburg’s Jannus Landing, its adjacent Tamiami Bar, and Push Ultra Lounge. Confirmed artists include Retard-O-Bot, Klik, Trace of Day, Tailgunner Joe & The Earls Of Slander, The Turncoat, and Military Junior. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., $10.

A new exhibit opens today at Scarfone/Hartley Gallery that features “pop-surrealist” mixed media by Carl Cowden, small-scale paintings by Alexandra Fernandez and sculptures made of new, found, natural and manufactured woods, metals, bronze, stone and fiber by Michael Massaro. All three are Tampa residents and University of Tampa alumni. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 813-253-6217.

Comedian Diane Ford performs a set of stand-up at Floyd’s. 8 p.m., Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, $20.

Students of USF’s School of Music Voice Studio present An Evening of Spanish Zarzuela, which includes performances of classical Spanish songs and arias. 8 p.m., Music Recital Hall (FAH 101) at USF-Tampa, free.

Eckerd College welcomes Dr. Zahid Bukhari — Director of American Muslim Studies at Georgetown University’s Prince Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding — for a talk titled, “Muslims in the American Public Square.” 7:30 pm, Fox Hall, free admission.