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DANCE CARD
Dirty Sailor: Beer Bust, WeHo Style
BY STEPHAN HORBELT
Gay men who love punk and rock music are in quite a predicament.
The number of bars and clubs that cater to their sophisticated
musical tastes are extremely narrow, particularly in the
heart of West Hollywood. One is for sure more likely to hear
old punk and metal over on the Eastside, but even the popular
Silver Lake watering holes may mix in a little pop or house
music. Los Angeles needed a night for the gay punk rock purists,
a party where Janet and Kylie weren't blasted over the speakers
and where walking through the dance floor didn't mean getting
drenched by raspberry martini. In a city as big as L.A.,
it's about time that rock-loving gays have a place to play.
Started by Danny (of Mustache Monday) and Case Calkins, Dirty
Sailor takes place every Wednesday night at Silver Lake's
MJ's. Here you'll find no pop or dance music, but instead,
a fun and exciting mix of great rock, punk, and metal standards.
Whether you're a fan of the music or just have a thing for
tatts and shaved heads, this night is proof that fun can
be had without Madonna telling you to strike a pose. The
crowd is a mixture of guys and girls from around the city,
with the majority of patrons being of Eastside and downtown
stock.
As if an unpretentious night of rock music among sexy guys
wasn't enough to lure you out, the “surfer-chic” tiki vibe
at Dirty Sailor creates a fun environment for boozing and
all-around debauchery. The bar is decked out in full tiki
regalia, and the patrons play along, sporting everything
from under-the-water themed costumes to naughty sailor outfits.
To get the full experience, partake in the drink specials,
which include Dirty Sailor shots and other Tiki-inspired
fruit drinks, cheap draft beer, and a $3 jungle juice that'll
heat up your insides. No party at MJ's would be complete
without naughty go-gos, and be sure to check out the back
patio, where adult film star Nick Piston pours the drinks.
Expect each week at Dirty Sailor to be a little different,
since one impetus behind starting the night was to give the
boys some new and different options when going out. Depending
on the night, as well as the guest host and DJ, you may hear
anything from raucous rock tracks to surf and garage punk.
Past DJs and hosts have included Dino Dinco, Tom Walker,
and Fade-Dra. For a night of fun and excitement outside the
constraints of West Hollywood, head to Dirty Sailor.
Vital Info
Dirty Sailor
MJ's
2810 Hyperion Ave.
When: Every Wednesday
Date Factor: Find a man in uniform and
take him to a hut outside
The Scene: Hot punk-rock guys and
the gays who love them
 MIXOLOGY
BARTENDER: Nick
When this ultra sexy, 6’0”, 145 lbs, 27-year-old, tattooed,
Hawaii import isn’t serving scrumptious cocktails at WeHo’s
newest hotspot the Saint Felix on Santa Monica Boulevard,
he enjoys going to the gym, practicing martial arts, swimming
in the ocean, going to the movies with his friends, checking
out different restaurants around the city with his boyfriend
Kris, and visiting the local dog park with their two miniature
pinschers—Monkey and Funny. This outgoing, ambitious, and
self-proclaimed “risk taker” not only has a degree in screenwriting
and directing from USC, but his most recent short film
Real Fiction has received this years’ Panavision New Filmmaker
Award and it has also been selected to be featured at the
2009 Sundance Film Festival. —TONY MIROS
Specialty Drink — “Peargasum”
1.5 oz Grey Goose Pear flavored Vodka
0.5 oz Disaronno
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
Splash of Sweet and Sour Mix
Shake vigorously with ice, strain,
and pour into a Martini glass
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