Antonio Cedeno Presents Tiki Beach Party!

So I started my Saturday having to get up early and go see the matinee of “A Little Night Music” with Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch. I had seen the show with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury and had enjoyed it. Just to see them on stage was worth the $145.00 per ticket. The show itself is known for the song “Send in the Clowns” and that is about it-kinda dry. Seeing it with the new cast was like watching a whole new show! I always go thinking I am going to hate Bernadette Peters but before intermission I end up loving her! She is Broadway at its best and everyone going to a show should forget the trendy shows and see pro’s doing pro’s work!
After the show my friend and I went to the West Bank Café for dinner with friends from yesteryear. It was a great night and at 10:30 I was ready for bed and eventually sleep- depending on my friends frame of mind. Then I remembered Antonio’s birthday bash at Feathers. I hate making promises and I know he is in for a crash. Maybe tonight’s party isn’t worth rushing for, but a promise is a promise and I excused myself and drove back to Jersey.
Well what can I say…..
Last night Feathers saw another successful night thanks to Antonio Cedeno Presents TiKi Beach Party. The moment you entered Antonio was there to offer you a lei and a compliment on how you looked- this guy has old fashion charm which is much needed in today’s night life and it is what separates him from other promoters. Antonio greets you at the front door and makes you feel like you are entering an event, not just a night at the bar. There were extra lei’s that were lying around and everyone had fun “lei-ing “each other. Even dancers ANTHONY AND KAFE were “lei-ing” some of the customers.
The dancers, both a compliment to the profession, walked around and engaged customers in conversation and then some! They were so friendly and approachable and when they danced they had everyone stopping and staring in awe. They were so in demand that while one danced on the boxes the other danced on the bar! The crowd loved them and I promise they will be back-look for those names and check them out!
An unexpected surprise was Antonio’s GUEST BARTENDER- JOVANNI ! OMG! The guy was breath-taking and sooo kind. He was courteous and knew what he was doing! This was his first time behind the bar, but handled it as if he was doing it for years, but looks too young for that to be true -very nice eye candy. Antonio wants to have guest bartenders as a feature to his parties in the future. Just a little extra eye candy for a special night!
Although the wonderful sounds of both John Rizzo and Lady Tita were GREATLY missed, Antonio Cedeno was able to find someone who brought new life to an old dance floor and that someone was guest DJ Billy Carroll. The crowd went wild for him and many came out just to hear his sounds! His improvisational skills were tested when the guest performing artist, Bianca Del Rio, ad-libbed an impromptu dance off contest. HYSTERICAL! Downstairs in what was turned in the TIKI lounge DJ LORANT was spinning. His sounds were incredible and brought a unique and much appreciated life to the downstairs lounge area.
But the star of the evening was the performance of Bianca Del Rio! Bianca Del Rio is the funniest and most natural performer I have seen in a Long, Long, Long time! I could have just watched her perform the whole night! Every line was funnier than the next! Feathers should grab this one and hold tight because she is going places. Think of Lisa Lampanelli in a gay bar-a riot! I believe Antonio is posting clips of the night’s event. PRICELESS! A shout out
All in all the night was amazing and shame on you if you weren’t there. Waking up alone this morning made me wonder if I made the right choice and then I got a text from Antonio thanking me for being there and I realized I did make the right choice! Hope to see you all at the Bachelor’s Auction on Friday! Let’s come out for a GREAT cause and make money for a worthy cause! I am also putting myself on the auction block so bring lots of singles..I think I am going for $11.95!

AMBER DELIVERS

From the moment she stepped out onto the red carpet you knew something extraordinary was about to occur- and it did! AMBER arrived !!! With all the buildup I thought for sure it was just hype and not going to be so great- was I wrong. The event superseded anything I could have imagined. From the moment Antonio Cedeno presented the event and stood on the side like a nervous papa waiting for the birth of his first child, to her finale was the most memorable time I have spent at Feathers in quite a long time. Amber started with “If You Could Read My Mind” and midway through the number had the audience singing along with her. In fact she handed the mike to some of them! Imagine their thrill telling friends that they shared the mike with Amber! After the song the excitement and cheering rose to a new high at Feathers! People were stamping and screaming for more- and they got it…Side story; I used to always call the song “YES” the breast song. I DROVE LADY TITA (who was the DJ and tore the place up before, during and after! 10 thumbs up to her) crazy when it first came out and I wanted to find out the name, even when AMBER was booked I mentioned the “breast song” and everyone had no clue what I was talking about. Well, AMBER, herself, referred to “YES” as the “Breast song” –score for me! Everyone went insane when she sang, what I feel will always be her best and most memorable song! After the “Breast Song” she spoke to the audience and was so eloquent and humble. She stated her love for the gays and how without them there would be no AMBER. She was so appreciated and thankful! She allowed me to get to know her as a person and I liked her. Then it happened – she started to sing a Ballard with a familiar tone. It was pretty and as it went on the tune became clearer and the audience rose to the excitement! It was “SEXUAL” . Well no one expected it and when she picked up the beat the audience went right along with her! EXCELLENT! Great way to close the performance and the audience left satisfied!
But wait- I walk downstairs and what do I see? Amber is there doing a meet and greet. She chatted with all her fans and posed for pictures. It was like meeting the cast of “GLEE”! These guys were hanging all around and posing for pictures with the same grin a child posing with Santa has on their face! She sat down there until everyone was happy and then called an end to the evening- it was after 1am! What a night! Before closing I do want to send out a “shout out” to Feathers security! They were GREAT last night Larry, Rob and the rest ! Excellent job- it was noticed and appreciated! I don’t know how Antonio Cedeno, John Rizzo and Lady Tita is going to top this, but I am betting they will! I hear EVOLUTION Friday is hosting first rate stand up comedians!

EVOLUTION FRIDAY'S -CHANGE IS GOOD!

Evolution is just the change that Feathers needed on Friday night and should I be surprised that Antonio Cedeno was behind such a delightfully entertaining evening. This man is riding a wave that doesn’t seem to want to end. He has produced one hit party after another and is now reconstructing Friday nights and renamed them EVOLUTION- Embrace the past as you step into the future. Antonio promises that each Friday night will hold great entertainment, hot go-go boys and fun surprises. The parties will range from Wet Dream Strip contest to AC Drag Race.
The kick-off party will be next week, but tonight we were invited to a preview and what a preview it was! What the evening lacked in people, it made up is morale! Not only was John Rizzo kicking out one hot song after another, but DJ Julio had the downstairs lounge hotly hopping as well. The added treat was the frozen drink machine and bartender Eddie rose to the high volume occasion and had the drinks ready in record time- including whipped cream!
To introduce EVOLUTION to the public, Antonio single handedly was able to get three of the North Jersey’s finest female illusionist to not only appear on the same stage, but compete is a DRAG RACE ala RUPAUL. Guest judges included: I, Joey P (aka. Ginger Vitis) and Mara Malzone (owner of Karma Salon and Spa in Parsippany- check out the site, you may even get your hair done by Antonio himself!).
Antonio Cedeno, himself, introduced the show and played host. Chyna started the evening with the energetic sensuality that we have come to expect from her performance. She performed Madonna’s “Body of Evidence”- EXCELLENT JOB CHYNA!!!! She worked the walk way and the crowd winning them over before the end of the number. Next up was Tiffany Tiana,she was as gracious as usual with her flair for the dramatics by entering the stage from the audience. We were all pleasantly surprised and entertained. It has been a while since I have seen her perform and a lost smile found its way to my face as I watched her work her magic on the audience. Tiffany's stunning outfit included a dress that revealed a black and white feathery masterpiece. She remains the queen of Feathers Stage- always so poised, professional and proper. Lastly to compete was house favorite Tony Mona dressed as a very over-sized Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz”. He lighten up the evening with his off-color sense of humor, he proceeded to perform a song about a snatch to the tune of a “Wizard of Oz” song. Very entertaining! He used Eric, the hot new dancer, as a prop and NO ONE will forget the moves!
After the performers Antonio surprised them with a mix of songs that the performers we forced to perform. It was priceless to see the nerves take over their faces as they waited to hear what song Antonio was going to select next! The performers rose to the occasion and DJ John Rizzo had the WHOLE club dancing when he played “Dancing Queen”! What a night! Everyone had a GREAT time and next week’s party is being kept under wrap, but I can promise you if you show up you will have a great time!
PS…Tony Mona won the audience choice, but they all hugged and laughed and had a great time playing with the audience!