Hey everyone!

It’s been an amazing bit of time here. The shows were amazing especially the one with Miss Dirty Martini, The World Famous *Bob* and Sugar Ann Spice. Those ladies were incredible.

I consider Sugar a good friend, she actually came to my wedding! I hope I can now consider Dirty and *Bob* friends as well. They were so sweet and friendly. The energy backstage was amazing. From the moment we got there we were all just so comfortable with each other. I came bearing gifts of hair flowers that I made and *Bob* took one of my favorites and Dirty took some of my PiC (Partner in Crime)’s favorites. Which was really cool. Dirty gifted Sugar and myself autographed head shots which I cannot wait to frame and hang. *Bob* is just the truest definition of humble. She made me so excited and nervous all at once that I have not felt that way since my first show! Both ladies have offered me info and potential get togethers when I go up to perform in New York….

…Which I will be doing at the end of August! I will be one of the “Fresh Faces ” in Monday Night Burlesque. I am so honored and humbled that the crew from Wasabasco would ask me to do this. I love those boys and girls. They are so talented so to be considered by them makes me giggly happy.

I know that I have told you all I was going to be better about posting so I’m sure you are all wondering why this one was so long coming. Well if you must know a page in my life has turned and I am starting a new chapter. This chapter has involved my PiC and I moving to the country. We are just far enough from the city that it is quiet, we have space (inside and out) but close enough to make it in for shows. Thus far it has not proven to be an issue. Best part, I have a burlesque ROOM!! A place to put up all my inspiration photos, to keep all my costumes and create piece and rehearse. IT’s amazing. I can say I have felt more inspired out here, expect some new numbers to be coming out soon!

So life is good, I have made heart connections with two women I can call sisters in burlesque and there is just much happiness in my heart. I hope there is in yours too.

huggles and kisses!!

Oh my goodness folks! We have a busy next two weeks. There are several shows as well as personal stuff. I like to talk through pictures so lets do it that way shall we?

I will be performing this Saturday to help raise money so that young girls in DC can rock out. Because every girl needs to know they ROCK!!

I will be performing at Phase One in King Idol. Bucking tradition by not being a king, booya!

Wednesday the 16th I’ll be doing a group number at Be Bar with the lovelies Roxy Casbah, Rusty Nutz and Mick Swagger. It will be hot, I promise!

On the 18th I will be either go-go dancing or performing in a peep show. I haven’t quite decided yet, any suggestions ?

While this is not this week or next I have to say something about it because I am just too excited! I get to be pick-up artist for Dirty Martini, The World Famous *Bob* and my dear friend Sugar Ann Spice!! They are all going to be so amazing and I am so glad that I get to help them.

So yes, it shall be busy busy busy in the universe of Bambi Galore. I truly hope you are able to make it out to enjoy in the fun!

huggles and kisses!

Hello everybody! This is when I tell you a bit about my past life, before Bambi found herself on the burlesque stage she found herself in a sorority. (Don’t question it, that is my jersey from college that I’m posing in) When I was in the sorority I had a bad deal with little sisters. I’d get them and then they’d leave, after like a year and a half. Everyone of them for different reasons and all valid ones. Ones that had nothing to do with me. But I always got more. I was also always was there for anyone that needed me, an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, a dress to borrow, and well, it seems that this too is my life now.

I have never said how wonderful my little Ginger Galore is. When she said she wanted to get into burlesque we didn’t even know each other. I just told her if she had any questions she could talk to me. She called, we talked, we got together to hang out and then out of the blue she asked if I would be her big. I was so shocked but so honored! I knew immediately that she had a natural talent and was a wonderful soul. And I was right. We became very close, true friends and she just became a more amazing performer. Well this weekend she has moved on. Moved onto San Francisco. I’m so happy for her because she is moving with her partner who is also an incredible human being and performer and she will make a great contribution to whatever she does out there. I will miss her but know its what must be.

Well as it turns out that just like in college when I would lose a little I would gain one, I have gained another burlesque little sister. Her name is Roxy Casbah and this Wednesday will be her first performance. She is going to be great. She is a natural performer, being an amazing musician in her other life. When going through her moves we talk in music terms and I think it helps. We always have a good time just hanging out, drinking fun fruity drinks and gossiping. She and Bambi are not the same and yet they are, its great. Different sides of the same coin while I felt Ginger and I were more like looking in a mirror as far as our performance styles. I hope Roxy and I are able to do a duet unlike Ginger and I were able to get together. We had wanted to so badly.

And so we have history repeating itself. Not that the past was bad, I loved being in a sorority and what it taught me about myself. It made me grow in the the fabulously done up beauty that I am. Can you imagine a time when I didn’t own a single skirt?! Well good luck Ginger on your move and new life on the other coast and welcome to the family Roxy, can’t wait to see what fun we get into.

huggles and kisses!

I love you all so much and I feel like I have totally let you down. It has been a month since I last posted and I am so sorry. Life in non-burlesque world has been CUR-RAZY!!!! In a good way though!

I constantly get asked if this is my full-time job and while I wish that it was it sadly is not. Though for awhile it almost was because I was working part-time for my friend. It was a fun job, she was a great boss but it was not paying the bills. While also not paying the bills it also wasn’t my personal passion. So in the past month I interviewed, was offered, and started a new job. That has been why I have not been able to update. That’s not to say I have not performed.

I have actually had some amazing performances over the past month. Gilded Lily debuted at the Ottobar in Baltimore and they loved us. The troupe will be performing a 4th of July show there. I also performed at Palace of Wonders and Be Bar. Last Saturday was a nice show as it was with two of my burlesque buddies, Shortstaxx and Lil’ Dutch at Artomatic. We were not expecting the amazing turn out that we got. I met and remet some fabulous people as well as some awesome photos. Check out the new galleries!!

So yes, that is the catch up of the past month. Hopefully I never go that long again. It’s not fair to you all. And I love you all.

huggles and kisses!

Oh my goodness! what an amazing day yesterday. I may have been exhausted and a little hung over in the morning but that learn-a-palooza was exactly what any girl needed to pick her spirits up.

Coco and I both thought that there would be maybe 5 or so people, 12 had said they were coming so we were expecting half of that, boy were we wrong! When we started we had just under 20 people there and I would say at the high point we had almost close to 40 people! 27 signed in like asked which was awesome. There was a mix of guys and girls which was awesome. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, I hope at least.

We did our best to let people know about the history of burlesque, what doing burlesque means as a greater art form and then showed them some tricks of the trade. It was so awesome to have all those bodies on the stage, shimmying, and playing with boas and gloves. I don’t think the participants realized if but they totally reminded Coco and me why do do what we do. They were all so awesome and excited to try things out. That’s the part that rocked.

I hope they took me seriously when I said to contact me if they had any other questions or wanted to perform because they were all naturals because you could tell they saw the beauty in themselves in what they were doing. Lots of warm fuzzies.

later that night I got to see Coco again at the Zaftig Follies which was a rousing success. The audience was great, they all knew what they were coming out for. The right amount of rowdiness but also appreciation. The line up was so tight! Everyone is such a strong performer that there were not weak spots in the whole show.

I am so happy that we were able to bring something new to this city. A show that said, hey yeah, we’re bigger but that doesn’t mean we doing know how to perform. So often if you are a little larger that the societal norm people just assume that you are not a good performer. Well be put that myth to bed and then some! I can’t wait to do it again!

Well luckily I don’t have another show until Wednesday I think… I need to double check that! But if you are up for it I will be a Be Bar if my memory serves me well. Though it has been known to fail me before! Thank you again to all the amazing people I met this weekend. You are all superstars in your own rights!

huggles and kisses!

Because I have some stuff that will make you if you are not.  First, come on out to DC’s Artomatic to take part in Learn-a-palooza!! Coco Monroe and myself will be teaching “How to be a brazen burlesque performer” at 1 pm.  It’s only an hour long though we plan to go as long as needed.  It will include the history, how a routine is created, as well as technique.  If you come bring a pair of heels that’s not too tall if you have some and wear something comfy.  It should be exciting! That evening though, if you have not gotten your burlesque fill, come out to Palace of Wonders to see Zaftig Follies!  It will be the biggest show in town with real women showing you how real women work it. 

Hey all! I know, I know, I have been a total slacker! Life has been busy and while I think about writing I just have not been able to get to it. But here I am now! Giving you a quick heads up.

Last weekend I did a teaser show at The Crucible that went really well. It was for their open house and it was a great crowd. I always love performing there. The crowd is so diverse and friendly. It was a teaser for the DC Gurly Show’s Kiss Kiss Bang Bang show on Friday June 13th. That show is going to be out of the park. I hope the lovely people I met at the open house make it. I met one lovely lady that I want to say hello to, Moon. Hello Moon! She is interested in burlesque and as always I think that’s super. Moon, if you read this, I did get your email and I apologize for having not respond yet. I will do my best to get to it.

I will be posting very soon with a listing of what I am doing this weekend. It is going to be exciting!

Be it from a ball point pen or the end of a tattoo gun, ink is therapeutic. There is just something about putting something into the universe, letting others be able to see it and not keeping it bottled up in your head that makes it such a release. I have been blessed to have two such releases lately.

My partner is amazing and she did something pretty spectacular for me. She got me a moleskine journal. These are the best journals in the world! I have their daily calendar already and have had two other journals in the past by them. Their oil cloth covers, and securing strap, along with the page marker just makes them irresistable. So far in just filing out two pages in it, and one taking notes at a burlesque meeting, I have feel so much better. I just know I have a place where I can let all my secrets out, all my frustrations, my ideas, my hopes and dreams So I thank her for that. She’s so incredible.

As far as the other ink, I’ve also been able to engage in that. As a wee little girl I was known to throw hissy fits and get emotional, I know a shocker! Well, when I would do this my mother would say to me, “Three words, Deal with it!”. And so, with a gift certificate I won at the Pinups for Pit bulls event I went yesterday and got those inspiring words tattooed to my inner wrist. Well, not the “three words,” part just, deal with it. I had my mother write it out and the tattoo artist followed her handwriting. It is amazing. Every time I look at it I feel like I can handle what life is throwing at me right now. I feel more inspired and more ready to take it all on. So thanks mom, for being such a hard ass and not putting up with my shit. It has made me into a stronger woman because of it.

In other news, I found out that I am wanted, wanted for the Pride Bachelorette auction again. I feel so honored! It was such a great experience last year. It’s a great way to raise money for the community as well as spend some close time with a fan. Just so you know, if you’re interested. What you win if you bid on someone is a GREAT gift package dealing with what that particular beauty does and then a fun evening companion at the bar. I am sure mine will have to do with dance, again though one can hope for an airline ticket package, though how the airlines are going, maybe not, eep! Either way, it will be tons oh fun, specially since I’m not doing Miss Pride this year. I just have not had the time or funds to get something together. Now if anyone out there wanted to sponsor me…. anyone? anyone? Didn’t think so, no worries though.

I don’t say this often to those that check out and read my page but thank you. Thank you for taking time to know a little bit more about me. This is but a small mirror into the person that is Bambi Galore. Please do not think you know me, but feel free to ask me questions!! I’d love to answer them about who I am as a performer.

I hope you are able to find your ways of releasing your stress so that you can be a better vision of your true selves.

Huggles and kisses,

Bambi

Pole Dancing, Pasties and Power: Sexual Freedom as a PerformerDiscussion by the awesome Bambi Galore and Coco Monroe!Woodhull Freedom FoundationNational Air Controllers Bldg1325 Mass. Ave.NWSuite 600 - National Gay and Lesbian Task ForceWash DCwine and cheese servedApril 15, 20086-7pm

Oh my, what a crazy weekend. I was busy as a bee zooming all over the place performing and hob-nobbing and just having a good ole time.

Slut Night was incredibly fun. Amy the bartender hooked me up with a delish drink, a Blue Hawaiian. Nothing new in the drink world but still scrumptious. I danced like the world would stop if I did and if I wasn’t dancing I was mingling with everyone. I miss that sometimes, I never get to talk enough with the peeps that are there to enjoy themselves. I hope I don’t come across as snobby because of that. I just get so sidetracked with the show. So it was great to just have fun. I actually won an award that night too! I won, Best Chest, are you shocked?

Saturday I performed at Yuri’s Night with my sisters from Gilded Lily. It was great. The performer of the night was totally Miss Saturn. She was so much fun in the dressing room. I just wanted to put her in my pocket and take her home with me. Maybe she could then teach me some of those hot Hula Hoop moves. I doubt it though. It was a great show though. I performed a number with Tribbles! So much fun. I also performed to one of my favorite bands, Vermillion Lies. The band I had actually opened for last week. It was a hot night with amazing performances, incredible art and good drinks. I saw so many friends it was incredible. Two of my favorite artists were in the show, Scott Brooks and Chris Bishop. Scott and I joked about how he didn’t make it till I became one of his models. (SOOOO not true) But it was funny. He’s actually sending one of the pieces I modeled for to Chicago for a show he’s doing there. I can’t wait to see the new pieces. Li’l Dutch was her cute self like always and Gary Gutter did an amazing job of collecting all our items once we disrobed them. Thank you Jared Davis for putting it all together. Great event!

Then last night I went back out to Phase One to support the DC Rape Crisis Center. They were having a fundraiser show. There were so many amazing performances. I loved the number my close friend Manny Nuff did. I don’t know if the whole audience got it as much as they could have but I was right there with him. Another number that really got to me was done by Rusty Nutz, he really chose to expose himself not just physically but emotionally and that’s huge as a performer. It was a really well thought out piece and well put together. My hat goes off to both of them for pushing the envelope. One performer did a song that I have been in love with forever, and I think I may end up doing it for the Zaftig Follies. It would make sense in that show and would just be glamourous and what am I but not glamourous, LOL!

I have one last thought and its a reach out to all of you. I’ve been playing with the idea of putting together a podcast. If I were to do so what would you be interested in hearing about. I’m cool with the idea of answering questions, talking about performing, married life, lesbian drama, so many things that I need to real it in just a little bit. Let me know what you would like to hear me talk about. trust me, I have a good voice

huggles and kisses for now!