Welcome to 2020! I was thrilled to be asked to perform for the New Year's Party at local Las Vegas hotspot, The Golden Tiki. Their regular Tuesday event, Tiki Teaseorama is presented by Bettie Page Rum and is hosted by one of the hardest working gals I know, Darby Fox. Darby requested that I do my fans, but being that this was a joyous celebration, I opted to perform to a slightly different tune than my signature song, Wicked Game (by Chris Isaak).
Tiki Teaseorama every Tuesday at The Golden Tiki
Fuse Henry & the Lonely Drifters*
The evening started out a little hectic as I settled in with costume and fans in tow. As I arrived, Fuse Henry & the Lonely Drifters were already rocking the stage and I was greeted by hellos from friendly faces all around.
Accidental Marilyn Monroe*
As to my norm, I show up with hair and face already done, so there wasn't any reason for me to hide in back to get myself dolled up. Which was wonderful because my friend, Pony Poison joined me for the evening, so we were able to socialize and attempted to take photos throughout the evening. I decided to wear my extra sparkly "Snow Queen" costume that I had made for Red Hot Nutcracker (2018). Sure it was a costume, but it also makes an exceptional party dress as well! I was unable to perform in Red Hot Nutcracker this year, so I might as well get my monies wears out of it! Based on the fact that I am a blonde and the design of the dress, it always turns out that I become an accidental Marilyn Monroe!
Pink Sleaze. Just the Way I like it.*
When it came to the Burlesque portion of the evening, Darby Fox opened up the first set with a fantastic routine. A high energy flapper Charleston of a number, which was rather fitting for the 20's theme everyone seemed to have -- I didn't get the memo! It was now my turn. I performed a new number of sorts -- a variation of another new number that I am polishing up. This one starts out with a slow burn bump and grind striptease with stocking removal then moves on to the second part. The requested fan work! It's a bit humbling to hear the audience cheer for you knowing you just want to entertain them for a few minutes and make them forget their troubles in that short bit of time. It's a wonderful feeling knowing you did a job well done! I really do hope the audience enjoyed my performance and it wasn't just the booze cheering! The band played another set and it's almost time for the countdown but there is still time for a bit more Burlesque. Alaina Rose Lee followed. I have never seen Alaina perform before but was delighted to watch this gal tease the crowd. She gave a delightful Marlene Dietrich fashion inspired number that was just as jazzy as the 20's themed crowd of the evening! After she wowed the audience the countdown began! Happy 2020!
Slow Burn*
Hold this for me, wontcha?*
Shortly there after, Pony and I found ourselves at a local bar/restaurant where we ate the most horrendous pizza possible while she flirted terribly with the bartender!
I hope you all had a wonderful celebration over New Years! I am looking so forward to blogging again and just connecting with like minded folks! I do have goals, intentions, and resolutions for 2020... 3 of which I broke in less than 24 hours... and my mood has been uplifted this year, more than in years past, so let's see what the days bring us!
Kisses in the New Year!*
Marilyn and Bettie*
Happy New Year from Lo and Pony*
Marilyn, Dean, and Pony*
Thank you to all the people whose photos and clips I stole borrowed for this post. You are the real MVP's.
I got an itch to shoot some "promotional photos" for my upcoming performance for Brunchlesque After Dark. I'll be performing my Alice act -- which I haven't done since Nerdlesque back in January. This act is a bit different from my normal classic style of Burlesque.
For my Alice act I pop & lock to a mix version of Gwen Stefani's "What You Waiting For?" My costume is weakly inspired by Gwen's own Alice phase, which I would like to continue to modify and create a better permanent costume from. This act was originally just a one off. However, people seemed to like it so I might add it to my full rotation.
As far as the photos go, I was just playing around on photoshop, so they are not the most magical images, but they are something fun -- to me anyway.
I hope you enjoy. Cheers!!
Photos of me -- done by me, Darkbloom Imagery.
Mushroom & grass/sky backgrounds -- credit to their respectives, found pictures on the internet.
Guys!! I met WWE (WWF) Wrestling legend Brutus the Barber Beefcake and Marty Jannetty of The Rockers!!! My 10 year old self was fangirling like the derpiest of derps! I was lucky enough to meet them after my performance at Freakshow Wrestling Official at Fremont Country Club this past weekend in LasVegas
Meeting Brutus the Barber Beefcake was a the cherry on the sundae that was Freakshow Wrestling Bad Decisions! Thank you SinnBodhi and Karen Kreep for having me be part of your World of Weird... so happy I could do my thing in your ring. Sorry I added some class to your beautiful wonderland! *wink*
Fun Facts: Brutus was my sister's favorite wrestler and The Rockers were my favorite tag team!
I FINALLY have a moment to sit down and write my THANK YOUS to everyone involved in my Birthday Day show! I apologize for taking so long to write this out...
Firstly, Thank you to Ricardo Montalbum for letting me take over January's Burlesque at the Boom Boom Room show and making the show all about my favorite person in the world -- ME! You may have created a monster -- but I am ok with that!
To all my amazing co-stars for making me smile non-stop and making me a better and stronger performer by being the fantastic performers you all are. Blanche DeBris, Buttercup Delight, Farasha The Bronze Goddess, Jeffrey Xerxes Brice, Kitschy Koo, La Rosa Muerta & @Gigi LeMew, and Miss Katie, every single one of you has brought joy to my life and one of the major reasons why I wanted each of you to be part of my show and celebration of my little ol birthday! For those I cannot tag in this post, I will tag in the comments.
Lili VonSchtupp... I have known you the longest of all and I cannot tell you how much it means to me that you drove out just to be part of the show! You were everything I could ever want in a host and more! You are an inspiration!!
Dearest Tiffany Carter, I was not lying when I said I hope to become a Legend of Burlesque like you. You have been a wonderful presence in my life and I am beyond grateful that I can call you friend!
Mr. Dirty Ears, thank you for being a great sport! We may share a birthday, but it's hard for me to share the spotlight!!
Kym Dee, Hard Body Photography, Joe Mez, and Trixie Topovskyr, thank you all for helping make the night complete!
To you, the audience!! I know a bunch of you drove many hours to spend the evening celebrating with me!! It was humbling to know that I was enough of a reason for you come out and support local live entertainment! Thank you to all of you who brought me gifts!! Your presence was all the presents I needed, but the gifts you gave me are loved and appreciated! Your thoughtfulness will keep me smiling all year long!
I want to give a extra big thank you to ALL the Legends of Burlesque that came out to the show! My goodness!!! I can't even comprehend the magic that was in the room that night! Bambi Jones, The Magnificent Monique, Marinka, Dusty Summers, Tempest Storm, Lovey Goldine, I am in awe of each of you! I cannot even tell you the joy and love I feel knowing that all of you were there with me that night!
I want to apologize if I missed anyone in this post. I am overwhelmed by the support everyone has shown me. If it wasn't for all of you... only my dog would see a part of me that I am blessed to be able to share with you. Let me tell you, he's not really impressed, so thank you everyone!!!
My love to you all!!!
Humbly yours,
~Lolita Haze
Lili VonSchtupp from Los Angeles came out to host the show. I have known Lili since her start in Burlesque and find her to be one of the most inspirational badasses in the biz. The audience loved her! She was comically on fire and her Vagic mesmerized all!
The show opened up with Buttercup Delight. She has a naughty clown routine and I knew I had to have a clown at my Birthday show!! Lolita Haze Fun Fact... Though I am not a fan of clowns... I come from a line of circus performers one of which was my great great (great) Grandfather who was a clown! Buttercup Delight performs comedy and sex all in one act!
Look! It's our kitten, Lady Kym Dee... local pinup model. It was her first time kittening and she did a great job!
Next up was this beautiful soul! Farasha the Bronzed Goddess is an accomplished belly dancer making her way into Burlesque. In her short time as a Burlesque dancer I have seen her grow leaps and bounds... or perhaps seen her grow bumps and grinds, like no other!
It was a great joy to get this fan favorite and busy gal on the bill!! Blanche DeBris wowed the audience with her incomparable Sound of Music in 6 minutes routine! If you ever get the chance to see her perform this -- take that chance! This is one of those brilliant pieces that will better your life!
Drag King and up for anything superstar, Jeffrey Xerxes Brice performed his Michael Jackson, Billie Jean routine for me! Being that Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney's Say Say Say was my first glimpse of Vaudeville, I had to include Jeffrey in the show! This may be my favorite routine of Jeffrey's!!
Closing out the first half of the show was the Quirky Cutie herself, Kitschy Koo! What's a Birthday without cake? Kitschy brought out the best kind of cake -- the lady filled kind!!
Before we broke for intermission ~ I was brought up on stage for a Happy Birthday song and cake! Hurray!! The audience was so willing to sing and my heart grew 10 sizes that day!
Coming back from intermission Miss Katie got the show popping' again with her balloon act and intense dancing! Katie brought the legs and rhythm! I am so happy I was able to include this busy lady in the line up.
Abracadabra! La Rosa Muerta and Gigi LeMew brought the magic with their stunning tribute to Siegfried and Roy! Las Vegas' legends in magic and entertainment! Just like everyone else who has ever seen this act, it was love at first sight when I saw them perform this a few months back and I knew I needed it on my birthday!! White tigers, tits, and all!
I could not have a birthday show without the romantic words of the heart performed by friend and producer, Ricardo Montalbum! As always, his naughty poetry was a hit with everyone! He is a smooth operator!
Speaking of legends ~ I am beyond proud and honored to have Burlesque Legend and Miss Nude Universe 1975 perform as only the greats can perform! Tiffany Carter has not only become a mentor, but a friend as well! She dazzled the audience and left them in awe of her classic style! She is a lady of Burlesque!!
Last, but not least... I had the soft debut of my newest act, DecoDance. Class, sex, and tassels. I wanted to push the sex appeal of this act and am pleased that everyone ate this act up and wanted more! I will be expending this act even further and can't wait to elaborate the costume even more.
Curtain Call!!
With the man about town, Ricardo Montalbum.
After the show I did my best to mingle and chat with everyone, making sure to get snapped with the legends.
Here I am with Bambi Jones and Tempest Storm. Yes THE Tempest Storm!!
Can you believe Lovey Goldmine just turned 70?? Don't worry, I didn't spill a lady's secret ~ she is more than proud of her 70 years!!
Not only is Dusty Summers a Burlesque Legend, but she is a Vegas legend as well!! The first woman pit Boss in Vegas!!
Of course, me with the delightful, Tiffany Carter!
Not pictured... Legends Marinka and The Magnificent Monique.
Lastly, here I am with Burlesque fan, Roy! Roy drives up from Bullhead City, AZ every month with his wife and friends to support Burlesque! Have you thanked your fans lately??
My birthday weekend finished with a group of us heading to the Peppermill and then the Golden Toki afterwards. Waking up the next day for a 5 hour brunch buffet session with 20 of us performers and producers from Vegas and LA, and then ending the night with seeing Jubilee for the very last time.
I can't remember the last time I had a birthday this wonderful. It really was a humbling weekend realizing that these are my friends and this is my life!
