Christina Aguchi, Spearmint Rhino Las Vegas take home top honors at ED’s Adult Nightclub & Exotic Dancer Awards Show during the 2013 Gentlemen’s Club Owners EXPO
ED Publications honors the “best-of-the-best” during industry’s only national awards show at the industry’s national convention: The “ED EXPO”Clearwater, FL — For the 21st straight year, an entire industry—a multi-billion-dollar industry—came together for three days of networking events, seminars, exclusive parties, a packed tradeshow and an industry Awards Show. The Annual Gentlemen’s Club Owners EXPO, held August 20-22, 2013 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, boasted one of the event’s highest attendance, including club owners and operators, DJs and other club staff, feature entertainers, industry pros and many more. As is the case each year, the EXPO’s highlight event was the 16th Annual “ED’s” Awards Show, held this year on August 21st at the House of Blues and sponsored by Anheuser-Busch. Anchored by Awards Show host, comedian Adam Hunter and including special guest appearances by Motley Crue’s Vince Neil and Pantera/Hellyeah drummer Vinnie Paul, along with command performances by the four Overall Entertainer of the Year Nominees—Lacey Rain, Krystle Cummings, Christina Aguchi and Dakota Skye—the Annual ED’s Awards Show presented awards to the industry’s top adult nightclubs and feature entertainers. The two top awards—Overall Feature Entertainer of the Year and Overall Club of the Year—went to Christina Aguchi and Spearmint Rhino Las Vegas respectively. (See complete list of winners below.)
“With its fast pace, engaging special presenters and amazing feature entertainer performances—not to mention the great live music provided by Las Vegas’ own Brazen—this year’s ED’s Awards Show will certainly go down as one of the best ever,” says ED’s Associate Publisher Dave Manack, noting that other “big winners” include Rick’s Cabaret for Club Chain of the Year, Hall of Fame inductee (the late) Hal Lowrie of the PT’s Showclub chain, Darling Danika for Newcomer Entertainer of the Year and Suzie Malone for Club Favorite Entertainer of the Year. “We not only salute each and every club and entertainer who won this year, but all of the deserving nominees as well. It is our privilege to be the only national awards show for this industry, and we enjoy celebrating the best-of-the-best each year.”
THE 2013 AWARD WINNERS:
OVERALL CLUB OF THE YEAR
Big Al’s in Peoria, Illinois
Cadillac Lounge in Providence, Rhode Island
Christie’s Cabaret in Cleveland
Diamond Cabaret in Denver
The Gentlemen’s Club in Charlotte
The Gold Club in San Francisco
Rick’s Cabaret in Minneapolis
Spearmint Rhino in Las Vegas
And the winner is: Spearmint Rhino in Las Vegas
CLUB CHAIN OF THE YEAR
Deja Vu Showgirls and Hustler Clubs
Rick’s Cabaret
Spearmint Rhino
PT’s Showclubs
MAL Entertainment
The Pony Clubs
Penthouse Clubs
Christie’s Cabaret
And the winner is: Rick’s Cabaret
“FEATURE” CLUB OF THE YEAR
Wild Cherry Cabaret in Huntsville, Alabama
Al’s Diamond Cabaret in Reading, Pennsylvania
California Girls in Anaheim
Fantasies Nightclub in Baltimore
Club Risque in Philadelphia
Cafe Royale in Farmingdale, New York
The Pony in Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Silk Exotic in Milwaukee
And the winner is: Cafe Royale in Farmingdale, New York
CLUB OF THE YEAR/NORTHEAST
Blush in Pittsburgh
Cheerleaders in Pittsburgh
Hustler Club in New York City
Penthouse Executive Club in New York City
Rick’s Cabaret in New York City
Sapphire in New York City
Scores in Baltimore
Stadium Club in Washington, D.C.
And the winner is: Hustler Club in New York City
SMALL CLUB OF THE YEAR/NORTHEAST
Club Alex’s in Stoughton, Massachusetts
DiCarlos in Albany, New York
Gold Club in Philadelphia
Hollywood Club in Southington, Connecticut
Illusions in Deer Park, New York
Kandy’s Gentlemen’s Club in Waterford, Pennsylvania
Little Darlings in Baltimore
Rhode Island Dolls in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
And the winner is: Kandy’s Gentlemen’s Club in Waterford, Pennsylvania
CLUB OF THE YEAR/SOUTHEAST
Cheetah in Atlanta
Cheetah in Hallandale, Florida
Scarlett’s Cabaret in Hallandale, Florida
Solid Gold in Ft Lauderdale
The Pony in Memphis
Thee Dollhouse in Tampa
Thee New Dollhouse in Myrtle Beach
Tootsie’s Cabaret in North Miami
And the winner is: Thee Dollhouse in Tampa
SMALL CLUB OF THE YEAR/SOUTHEAST
2001 Odyssey in Tampa
Club Lust in St. Petersburg
Deja Vu in Nashville
Leather & Lace in Gastonia, North Carolina
Monroe’s of Palm Beach in West Palm Beach
Playmates in Miami
Treasure Club in Greensboro, North Carolina
Trophy Club in Florence, South Carolina
And the winner is: Trophy Club in Florence, South Carolina
CLUB OF THE YEAR/MIDWEST
Atlantis in Chicago
Columbus Gold in Columbus, Ohio
Downtown Cabaret in Minneapolis
On the Border in Franklin, Wisconsin
Penthouse Club in East Saint Louis, Illinois
Show Palace Gentlemen’s Club in Darien, Wisconsin
The Lumberyard Two in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The Pony in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois
And the winner is: Show Palace Gentlemen’s Club in Darien, Wisconsin
SMALL CLUB OF THE YEAR/MIDWEST
Deja Vu in Lansing, Michigan
Diamond Jim’s Isabella Queen in Janesville, Wisconsin
Fantasy’s in Traverse City, Michigan
Industrial Strip in Hammond, Indiana
King of Diamonds in Detroit
Roxy’s in Brooklyn, Illinois
Spearmint Rhino in Carter Lake, Iowa
The Godfather Two in Louisville
And the winner is: Deja Vu in Lansing, Michigan
CLUB OF THE YEAR/CENTRAL
Penthouse Club in New Orleans
Hustler Club in New Orleans
Rick’s Cabaret DFW in Dallas
Baby Dolls in Dallas
The Clubhouse in Dallas
Buck’s Cabaret in Fort Worth
St. James Cabaret in Houston
The Men’s Club in Houston
And the winner is: Rick’s Cabaret DFW in Dallas/Ft Worth
SMALL CLUB OF THE YEAR/CENTRAL
Babe’s Cabaret in New Orleans
Deja Vu in Colorado Springs
Kongo Klub in Mitchell, South Dakota
Michael’s Men’s Club in Lafayette, Louisiana
Privilege in Houston
Shakers in Waverly, Nebraska
TD’s Gold in Albuquerque
Wild J’s in Canute, Oklahoma
And the winner is: Babe’s Cabaret in New Orleans
CLUB OF THE YEAR/WEST
Dames n’ Games in Los Angeles
Crazy Horse Three in Las Vegas
Hustler Club in Las Vegas
Jaguars in Phoenix
Mystic Gentlemen’s Club in Portland
Penthouse Club in San Francisco
Sapphire in Las Vegas
The Library in Westminister, California
And the winner is: Penthouse Club in San Francisco
SMALL CLUB OF THE YEAR/WEST
Hi-Liter Showclub in Phoenix
Deja Vu-Airport in Tukwila, Washington
Sam’s Hofbrau in Los Angeles
Dream Palace in Tempe
Imperial Showgirls in Anaheim
Lynx Gentlemen’s Club in Coachella, California
Fantasy Castle in Long Beach
Lucky Devil Lounge in Portland
And the winner is: Fantasy Castle in Long Beach, California
GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Cris “Skinny” Dahl of Downtown Cabaret in Minneapolis
Ken DeGori of the Gold Club in San Francisco
Andrew Davison of Deja Vu in Highland Park, Michigan
Eric Rubenstein of Rick’s Cabaret DFW in Dallas
Tim “Big Mo” Gordon of PT’s Showclub in Hialeah, Florida
Brian Notarianni of the Cadillac Lounge in Providence, Rhode Island
Jon Scherbring of Lumberyard Two in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Marcelo Troilo of Monarchs in the City of Industry, California
And the winner is: Ken DeGori of the Gold Club in San Francisco
CLUB EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Mike Ellis, Executive Chef at the Penthouse Club in San Francisco
Elizabeth Foster, House Mom at the Pink Pony in Atlanta
Samantha Henderson, Waitress/Server at Downtown Cabaret in Minneapolis
Kris Liv, House Mom at Cadillac Lounge in Providence, Rhode Island
Manny Resto, Door Man at Mons Venus in Tampa
Toni Smith, House Mom and Floor Manager at Diamond Dolls in Pompano Beach, Florida
Cynthia Whitney, Entertainment Director at Club Alex’s in Stoughton, Massachusetts
Joannie Yeargin, Marketing Director at Tootsie’s Cabaret in Miami
And the winner is: Toni Smith, House Mom and Floor Manager at Diamond Dolls in Pompano Beach
DJ OF THE YEAR
DJ Platypus, Tootsie’s Cabaret in Miami
Jon “MC” Harmon from Penthouse Club, San Francisco
Dane Hansen, Treasures, Las Vegas
Mike Valentine, Booby Trap, Pompano Beach, FL
Jay Crowley, Gold Club, San Francisco
“Magik” Mark Wagner, Down in Texas Saloon, Austin, TX
DJ Johnny Walker, Solid Gold, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
DJ Ron James Sparkman of Thee New Dollhouse, Myrtle Beach, SC
And the winner is: Jon Harmon of the Penthouse Club in San Francisco
OVERALL ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Christina Aguchi
Dakota Skye
Krystle Cummings
Lacey Rain
And the winner is: Christina Aguchi
NEWCOMER ENTERTAINER
Darling Danika
Katie Sutra
Miss Mena
Phoenix Phires
Roxi D’Lite
Ryan Ashley
Shelby Doll
Simone Danalustrous
And the winner is: Darling Danika
CLUB OWNERS FAVORITE
Jaded Dawn
Jayden Cole
Lisa Ann
Lisa Licious
Prinzzess Felicity Jade
Shay Lynn
Suzie Malone
Tiffany Hayden
And the winner is: Suzie Malone
ADULT MOVIE FEATURE
Kendall Karson
Kendra Lust
Lexi Belle
Nikki Delano
Richelle Ryan
Sophie Dee
The T&A duo of Teagan Presley and Alexis Texas
Tasha Reign
And the winner is: Richelle Ryan
MISS EXOTIC DANCER.COM
Logan Drae
Miss Mena
Natasha Vega
Rikki Six
Roxi D’Lite
RubberDoll
Simone Danalustrous
Shelby Doll
Stevie Taylor
Stormy Daniels
Suzie Malone
Tasha Reign
And the winner is: Miss Mena
EXOTIC DANCER HALL OF FAME
the late Hal Lowrie (accepting the award, his son Troy Lowrie)