Sunday, October 15, 2017

His Boys Spread Across Our Coffee Table? ~ Morgan LeShade, Tampa Photographer


Photo Source: Black Rose Photography      Model: Roman
 
   Three words appeared together on a post that was scrolling down my fb wall ... 'full nude men'. They were arranged in the title Men of Tampa Bay Full Nude! An ad with amazing and hot pics was with the post. I was visually delighted and instantly wanted to know more, and of course SEE more.
 

Photo Source: Black Rose Photography      Link to Men of Tampa Bay Full Nude
 
   This was a few months ago when I learned the ad was for a weekly event held on Sunday nights at Players Club Tampa (formerly known as Skin). What was normally a female strip club the rest of the week, was now going to be full of sexy and naked male dancers on Sunday nights! And from the pics on the ad, I could tell it was a place where I wanted to be.
 

Photo Source: Black Rose Photography      Model: Teo
 
   The main point in the last paragraph was "from the pics on the ad, I could tell it was a place where I wanted to be." The pics in the ad were sensual, inviting and motivated me to want to see these men in person. (And yes, there was still more to be seen, because their hands covered their man parts...you know, Facebook police and all.) Black Rose Photography was shown to be the source of these great photos. As a photographer and promoter, I greatly appreciate a photo that motivates a customer to want to visit the club or bar where the dancer will be performing. It takes a great eye and attention to detail to be able to create such an image.
 

Photo Source: Black Rose Photography      Model: Reggie
 
   A few weeks later, while preparing a blog featuring Reggie Cox (in pic above), a male dancer from the Tampa Bay area, I kept coming across the name Black Rose Photography. I also learned that Reggie was actually one of the dancers at the Men Of Tampa Bay Full Nude shows. And some of the best pics of him that I had hoped to use in the blog were taken by none other than Black Rose Photography. At this point, I had to know who was the force behind Black Rose Photography. As a result, I was introduced to the name Morgan LeShade.
 

Photo Source: Black Rose Photography      Model: Justin
 
   Morgan LeShade started photographing male dancers and drag queens in the Tampa area in 2014. The locations where he has focused his lens include such clubs as Liquid Tampa (where he started but is now closed), Southern Nights Tampa, Wena's Night Club and Showbar, Players Club Tampa, The Flamingo Resort in St. Pete and others.
 

Photo Source: Black Rose Photography      Model: Jose
 
   Morgan is currently working on the Men of Black Rose photo shoots that center around hand picked males. Some of the most popular men he has worked with include Teo Carter, Reggie Cox, Roman, Peter Alexander, and Jose Dones. But these are just a few. He pointed out that although they are liked for their fantastic bodies, they also have lovable personalities.
 

Photo Source: Black Rose Photography
 

Photo Source: Black Rose Photography      Model: Peter
 
   Morgan would love to publish a popular coffee table book. He says he was inspired by the work of Mark Henderson. He also hopes to see some of his work displayed in popular magazines.
 

Photo Source: Black Rose Photography
 
   Morgan doesn't limit himself to photographing just male dancers (although we are very glad they are included). He basically photographs whatever suits his fancy whether that be drag, landscapes, men, women, animals, objects, etc. It depends on his mood.
 

Photo Source: Black Rose Photography
 

Photo Source: Black Rose Photography
 
   Check out the links above and view more of Morgan's work. You'll find some very, shall we say "appetizing" pics. You'll also get to see more pics of the dancing boys. If you happen to visit or live in the Tampa area, look for Morgan behind the camera at the clubs. Tell him Mike from Males In Motion says 'hello'. Also, please tell him THANK YOU for capturing the dancing boys in his pics and sharing them with us. We hope he publishes that book. We'd love to see his boys spread across our coffee table.
 

Photo Source: Black Rose Photography
   If you see the words 'full nude men' send me a message. And if it involves male dancers, send me a link. Until next time, don't forget to tip the boys...whether they are half-nude or full nude!
 

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Who's The New Guy?

 
   Hello male stripper fans! Thanks for helping to keep the boys dancing! If you like placing dollars in the waistbands of sexy male dancers, then you and I have the potential to be great friends. I've made a lot of good friends while sliding dollar bills into some very exciting locations. I support the bulge every chance I get. And if you are reading this blog, then you must share the need to explore in a hands-on manner.
 
 
   I love to travel and at least one night on every trip is devoted to Males In Motion. I visit bars and clubs featuring male dancers in order to write reviews, and discover places where I've never been. I say all of this to point out that I not only represent the traveling customer, I am the traveling customer, the visitor and the guest. That guy who steps into a bar and is the unknown, the stranger. Many of you know what I am talking about, you are the same. I know because you share your stories with me, and I love to hear or read them.
 
 
   I am not the local who is there week after week. When I walk into a bar or club I walk in as any other stranger who is coming to this business for the very first time. I am the new guy. And I want the experience that any stranger would receive when they visit this bar or club. For this reason, I purposefully do not put a photo of myself on any of the Males In Motion related social media accounts. I want to know what any person walking in off the street will experience at this location.
 
 
   Of course, there are some locations that I have been to many times and have made great friends there. So, they will know me but most of the time the dancers do not, because dancers come-and-go. There are very few that stay around at one bar or club for any significant length of time. This allows me to receive the true experience. This allows me to first, write honest reviews about a bar/club/event. And second, I can provide critical advice that I hope is valuable to the owners, managers, show directors, and dancers. My motive is to help the exotic male dancer industry be successful financially and in popularity. (NOTE: The profile pics I use in social media are of male models who I have hired and posed for the purpose of promoting Males In Motion.)
 
   If you visit a dick dancer bar on a slow night, you're going to get attention from the dancers automatically. When the number of customers is more limited, the dancers will definitely be by to work you for tips and lap dances. Unless, there is one of the regulars who is a good tipper. Then you may sit alone to the side wondering why you came in and paid a cover charge.
 

Photo Source: Frisco Robbie Facebook
 
   I understand why dancers would gravitate toward the sure thing. They are there to make money. However, I say, don't ignore that new customer in the corner if you are truly wanting to make money. I wrote a blog a few years ago about an experience in Dallas where I came home with $250 out of a $300 budget I had set aside for male dancers. I was ignored. (Click here to read that blog.) The money was there and in my pocket but I wasn't going to bring it out if there wasn't a little give and take with the dancers. If a dancer isn't going to stop by and at least tell me "hello" and "thanks for coming out tonight", then that money is going to stay in my pocket.
 

Photo Source: LaBare Florida Facebook
 
 
   Hey, maybe the local good tipper can take care of all of them financially for the night. That's good. But what happens when that customer is out-of-town for a few weeks, or moves, or his financial situation changes for the worst? Then the well of good fortune is going to dry up. And if I've been ignored by the male dancers when I've visited a bar or club, then the next time I come to town, I'm going to put that club on the bottom of my list, and look for a more welcoming environment, where I get some attention. And when asked by my blog readers and other male dancer fans, I'm not going to recommend that club as one of the top places to visit in the area.
 
 
   For the dancers who are maybe not the most popular, here is an opportunity for you. I'm not one to suggest over-working a customer because at some point, you'll drive them away. However, a polite "thank you for coming out tonight". And "my name is ..., what is your name?" "Nice to meet you." Let them know if you'll be on the stage, box, bar, etc., in a few minutes. And it is ok to say, "let me know if you would be interested in a lap dance." I have no problem if the dancer then adds something like "I'll make sure you enjoy it." A little tease is always good. The main thing is to make the customer feel welcome, and not ignored.
 
 
   If you treat the customers well, they will be back. If they are ignored, they will seek other options. There are too many bars featuring male dancers that are closing these days. I'm hoping to contribute to a resurgence of my favorite form of entertainment. Tell me your story. What happened at that all-nude male strip club? What did you and that male dancer do that you weren't suppose to do? Comment at the end of this blog or email me all the juicy details. Until next time, keep following the bouncing balls, and tip your favorite male dancers well! Make sure they will remember you!
 
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Saturday, September 30, 2017

We Can't Get Enough - DeMarcus Montrese ~ Males In Motion September Obsession

 
   Eye contact is made! You can't look away, not that you would want to. Of course, that happens after you've already scanned up and down and back again. Then you realize that you haven't been breathing for a few minutes and you exhale. Then the ol' imagination takes over. I wonder what it would be like to kiss those lips. I wonder how it would feel to rub a hand across that chest, and then slowly move in a downwards direction. I wonder what it would be like ... (you take it from there.)
 
 
   I'm just keeping it real. I know that's what we're all thinking. That is where my mind went when I first noticed DeMarcus. That was several months ago. And I've been following him regularly on social media ever since. And then this past week, he shows up in a pic from Charlie's in Las Vegas...and is dressed as a cowboy. That was the last straw. The obsession which had been moving through me was then complete.
 
 
   If you can move past his smoldering good looks, you'll find that yes, he is a pretty face and hot body but he's so much more. DeMarcus is a talented dancer, actor, entertainer, designer, etc., and all of this just makes you admire him even more.
 

#charlieslasvegas #montrese #vegas #blackleather

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   And did I mention that smile. Talk about lighting up a room. Ok, so I'm gushing again. So what? I'm allowed to enjoy some substantial male eye candy that is packaged with such quality. Honestly, I can't get enough of DeMarcus. That is why he has been chosen as the Males In Motion September Obsession.
 
 
   I've placed the Taio Cruz song Higher featuring Kylie Minogue in this blog to try to explain how I feel when I see DeMarcus. Click play and listen to the song as you look back over the pics of DeMarcus.
 
 
 

Oh HAPPY SUNDAY 🙌🏾👀

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   You can find DeMarcus performing in Las Vegas. Check his Facebook page to see where he'll be when you're in Vegas. Tip him once for me! We're convinced you'll develop your own obsession for DeMarcus.
 
 
   Until next time, support your local dick dancer bar. Keep the boys dancing!

 
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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Bottom Of The Cup


Photo Source: Michael Hill Digital
 
   One of my favorite simple pleasures is that first cup of coffee when I wake up. I have been a coffee drinker/fan since I was 17 years old. That was many moons ago. Over the years the way I brew my coffee has gone through several evolutions. This past year my java fanaticism moved forward with progress. Now I make one cup at a time and I'm loving it. So what? You might ask. What does this have to do with male strippers, big bulges and bubble butts? Keep reading and I'll explain.
   For years I was the collect-the-gold-stars at Starbuck's coffee drinker. I have now joined the Keurig revolution. I don't do pre-made k-cups. I have the little plastic cups with paper filters that fit them. I also splurged and purchased a very nice coffee grinder so I could grind beans (for the great aroma that fills the room). The days of full pots at home in my old Mr. Coffee, and coffee drive-through are over. The fact that I love coffee hasn't changed. What has changed is the technology and lifestyles around me helping a new way of making coffee to emerge and become popular.

Photo Source: Michael Hill Digital
 
   Everything changes. And just as my coffee procurement has changed, the exotic male dancer experience has changed as well. In a past blog I spoke about how our industry and related businesses go through a sifting and shuffling approximately every three to five years. From my point of observation, 2017 has been a period of drastic changes in the industry. Some of these changes have been gradual and have finally reached their fruition. Others were abrupt and surprising to those involved. I still love tipping the dancing boys, lap dances and male strip shows. But the environment in which these activities take place, has changed around me.
 
   I've witnessed several bars/clubs that feature exotic male dancers close their doors. I've watched people in the industry step out and move to different unrelated careers. Male dancers have put their pants back on, at least in public.
 
 
   Why are these changes occurring now? There are two main reasons that I have observed personally. First, the customer base for this type of bar/club has changed. Second, bars and clubs have had to go into survival mode and have had to split their focus both in their entertainment and the target market they are trying to reach.
 
   The male strip club customer of the past was mainly gay men. The ladies enjoy their male revues but this type of entertainment is more of a Las Vegas or Broadway production. The bar with the male dancer on the box is still around but is becoming a rarity. At one time this was the staple for male stripper entertainment as the gay patrons would stuff dollars in the waistbands of the local college boys who were working their way through school by showing some skin. Some of these expanded and there would be several male dancers on a larger stage or on the bar. A VIP room or lounge was usually available for private lap dances. This type of entertainment venue is beginning to disappear due mainly to a drop in customer patronage.
 
   What used to be a place for gay men to meet has been largely replaced with phone apps. There is no need to go to the club to find those of like-mind, or like-attraction. With the increase in diversity, many in the LGBT community are not necessarily seeking an exclusive LGBT type bar. Global Male Productions is based in Southern California and provides some of the hottest male dancers for bars and clubs in the area. In a recent email pertaining to the closing of NUMB3RS in San Diego, they stated, "It is very sad to see another legendary gay nightclub close it's doors leaving Hillcrest, San Diego's prominent LGBT community. As diversity flourishes in our societies and communities, and the younger LGBT generations have a lesser need for exclusive LGBT nightclubs, it is quite possible that we will see more and more legendary nightclubs close it's doors in our LGBT communities over time."
 
   In order to get bodies through the door clubs today particularly in smaller cities are having to cater to many different types of customers in order to survive. There are often event nights held to reach different groups. There are clubs that have a male stripper night, drag show night, lesbian night, leather night, etc. There are those who are now serving food or having cookouts on weekends. Except in larger cities, there are not enough customers frequenting these clubs when they have a single focus such as male strippers. It is a tough balancing act to try and keep everyone happy while making sure enough revenue is passing through your door.
 
 
   What can be done? Let's go back to coffee. When I have finished off that first wonderful cup of coffee, what do I do? I pour another cup. The analogy can be applied to the exotic male dancer entertainment industry. A bar or club can be revived and brought back from the brink when the customers begin to return. Let the bars and clubs know that you are grateful that they provide a place for the sexy male dancers to perform by parking your butt in a seat on a regular basis. There are three attitudes you can adopt to help bring about a resurgence of the male strip club. Be present. Be generous. Be demonstrative.
   Be present. It is more important now than ever to support your local dick dancer bar. That support can be in many different places. First, and foremost, visit the clubs as often as you can. Make your local dick dancer bar the destination for taking friends for life celebrations such as birthdays, promotions, etc. When you travel, visit a male strip club before you go back home. (Then tell me all about it.)
   Be generous. Always tip the boyz. If you have a limited income, select one particular dancer that you really like and tip them to encourage them to continue dancing at that location. Tip your bartenders.
   Be demonstrative. Take an active part in assisting in the success of the bars, clubs, events and male dancers. Support them on social media... like or heart their posts so they know someone is following them. Then share their posts with your friends' list. Check in when you are at a male strip club to provide that club with free promotion. Where it is allowed, do live broadcasts letting all your followers know how much fun you are having.
   If you are a dancer, do live broadcasts while at the club inviting your friends to join you. Also, posts your appearances online several times before the event. Make sure that you include the name of the club, the address, and any other important information. Support the clubs that provide a location for you to perform and earn tips!
 
   Until next time, I'll see you at the club! And I'll be watching for your "likes", "shares", "heart" on the male dancer posts! Let's keep this industry strong! Save the bulge!

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