American Shave will be celebrating their 3 year anniversary on Saturday December 17, at Michelino's in Elizabeth from 10pm to 3am.

American Shave is Union's best and respectively one of the best barbershop's in New Jersey, come out and meet the staff enjoy some food, libations and a good time.

For more info you can call American Shave at 908-349-8081 and follow them on Twitter at @AmericanShave.

Michelino's is located at 14-26 Julian Place in Elizabeth, NJ

Barrister PaintBall Trip

The Barrister Cigar store will be hosting a paintball trip on December 10, 2011 in Jim Thorpe Pa. We will meet in the Barrister parking lot 6am and the van will leave at 6:30 SHARP, and returning when it gets nightfall.

Individual – $29.95
Includes: admission to the fields, gun, goggles, facemask, unlimited N2 air fills, field judges, and all day play
All players must have a signed liability waiver in hand.


Paintballs

All players must use Skirmish USA paint. The average player shoots approximately 750 paintballs a day. Our paint rates are as follows:
12 or more cases of paint = $74.00 per case
5 or more cases = $85.00 per case
Full Case = 2000 paintballs = $99.00
1000 paintballs = $52.00
500 paintballs = $33.00
(Paint prices subject to PA sales tax)
You can now pre-pay paintballs when making your reservations so you’ll be set up to go when you get here.  We give refunds on pre-paid paint orders cancelled within 24 hours of play.  We reserve the right to retain all pre-paid paint money on no-shows, day of play cancellations, or late arrivals who are unable to play.


Camouflage Overalls – $7.00 per rental
Camouflage overalls keep you covered! Easy, convenient and available in sizes up to 4xl you’ll definitely want to take advantage of renting a pair. While you can play in any old clothes you want – dark colors that help you blend-in with the environment are best.


Paintball Belt Packs – $4.00 per rental
A convenient way to carry your paintballs around on the playing field. Each belt pack holds approximately 300 paintballs and makes for reloading your paintball gun easy while in the heat of battle.

Also we will be renting a van for all those that do not want to drive. The cost of the van will be a extra $30.00 pp. and the van is first come first serve.

If you need more info about about Skirmish, here's the info http://www.skirmish.com/

The contact people for this event will be:
Damion Glbert
Mark Zimmerman
Ceaser Sperduto

Game Night coming to Barrister Cigars Saturday Night, November 19 from 11pm to 2am.

The feature game of the night will be Call Of Duty MW3 on the big screen, and poker, domino's and chess, spades on the tables.

Barrister Cigars is located at 2565 Rt, 22 West, Union, NJ 07083

The Rebirth of Lady Luck...

As a DJ and hip-lover growing up I was always a fan of EPMD. Later on they came out with a record in 1999 called 'Symphony 2000 Ft. Redman, Method Man, and Lady Luck.  Now... If your a true EPMD fan you know they had one femcee (female MC) in the Hit Squad, but she didn't work out, so who's this new femcee?

So, I was like okay, lemme check this out, As soon as Luck started her 16 with 'Miss stop drop and roll...' I said to myself N.J. has a new female MC.

Shanel Jones Aka Lady Luck was born right here in the great state of N.J. At 17 she signed a record deal with Def Jam Records and her career was off the races. Not exactly though. She endured bumps in the road and her career took a turn in another direction. Since then she's been on numerous radio and TV shows and been in countless rap battles notably the one with her and Remy Ma (google it) and personally I think Luck KILLED her.

Since meeting Luck last year, I admire her perseverance to keep doing what she loves, to be a great MC whether female or male, and she's coming back armed with a squad, and a new album to get back her place among the greatest MC's.

So check out her pilot 'Just My Luck' below, and see why I'm riding with her.

Jersey's back on the map, and Luck is in the Building!

To get in touch with Luck her's her info
Twitter.Com/IAMLADYLUCK
YouTube.Com/ITSLADYLUCK
MySpace.Com/IAMLADYLUCK
THELADYLUCK@GMAIL.COM
WWW.IAMLADYLUCK.COM

Guest Post by a Bloo's Cloos

My good friend and blogger Bloo's Cloos recently did a post about BBM. Tell me what you think about it and leave your comments!

The title is "A D*ck... At Your Own Risk!!'

           I must say I have been a Blackberry owner for many years and I love every phone I have had be it Blackberry or IPhone. This is not a BB vs. IPhone debate, for me they all have their own attributes. That being said...

Let us have a chat about one of the best features ever created on Blackberry....

BBM!! The incomperable messenger loved by millions and I am one of those millions.

I believe it's a wonderful way to make friends and keep in touch with your people. Now!... Sadly not many use it for it's intent. I am no prude by any chance and I love making friends but sadly I have come to realize, very few have any knowledge on BBM what friendship is supposed to be about or how a friendship begins. So many of the people on BBM are a bunch of sexually deprived perverts it makes me want to gag. There is hardly a conversation before the clown on the other end is sending you a pic of his deflated d*ck. Or confronting you with the dreaded ASL.

So here is my answer to that:

1. You can certainly tell I'm not a kid by my picture.
2. you can tell I'm female by my picture, unless you're blind.
3. I don't know yo ass so I'm not telling you where I live.

Does that clear it up any?

I am clearly exhausted of the sad ass low ballin men trying to get at my panties before they even look at my face, not respecting my relationship status and especially not respecting the fact that I already told you in my tagline not to come at me sideways.

N*GGA PLEASE!!

Do any of you really think that I am looking for a decrepid,sad ass, direspectful, d*ck whipping fool to spend my life with? Really?? Come on now.
My advice to all of you is this, If you have any inkling of any idea on how to treat a woman THAT'S NOT IT. Not a respectable one anyhow.

Get a grip and preferably not on your d*ck. Learn to speak to a womans mind and leave the d*ck for when she calls for it. Grow up, you are not 13 and I'm certain your hormones can be controlled. If they can't, know that I am not the one.

The warning has been issued!

Hypnotic Harmonie- Royalty Release- Networking Party

It's that time of year for networking again! What a better way to end the year with a bang and give your business a jump start and connect with like minded people. On October 29th, 2011 I'll be doing it again at the Barrister Lounge.

Same concept as before, I will introduce you to new and existing company's, and you will get to try a new drink from Hpnotiq called Harmonie. During the event you get the opportunity to network with other people and businesses, hand out business cards and flyer's and receive gifts throughout the night. My last event was successful because people are concerned about their business and taking it to the next level, and capitalizing on the American dream.

I'm also bringing back for the night Master Mixologist Trevor A. Nugent. Trevor has taken his passion and turned into a reality creating signature drinks and traveling the world looking for the best of the best in his field.

And for the highlight of the evening, I will be introducing the release of my clothing line called Royalty. There will be shirts for sale and other give-aways for the evening.

The cost for the event is $20.00, you will receive a raffle ticket to be eligible for a prize. There will be light food served during the event by Majestic Staffing, and after the networking part of the party is over there will be an after party to close out the night.

Please RSVP by leaving how many people in your party and the name of your business in the comment area on the blog, and if you need more info, or you have a business and would like to network at this event, feel free to get in touch with me.

The Location: Barrister Lounge 2565 Rt. 22 West, Union NJ, 07083, the event will start at 10pm and end at 2am

Some of the businesses scheduled to attend that evening are:

The Sweete Touch
Broad & Luxe
E. Fit
Pretty Girl Palette
Just Vain Clothing
Mission Corp USA
Dan's Hats
Kavani Clothing
Orien Smith-Model
Smooth Start Up
Provocative Thoughts
American Shave
Soldier Fitness
Shake And Stir
PJ Photography
Fresh Def Music
Miss Construction
Fantasy Factory
The BarberShop of New York
Salon Femi
TRJ Media

Pre Birthday/Bike Night/Trophy Night/Jack Daniels Night

My Pre-Birthday Party will be on Thursday August 18, Starting at 8pm at the Barrister Lounge. That Thursday will be Bike Night/ Jack Daniels/ Game Night/ Bike Trophy Night! It's going to be a regular Bike Night with trophy's given out for the best Sports Bike and Cruiser and the judging will be from 8pm to 9:30pm (while the sun is still out), Game Night with poker, domino's, spades, and the PS3 on the big screen. Then lastly will the drink of the night will be my favorite drink Jack Daniels, I'm going to have Jack Green, Black, Gentleman, and Single Barrel, so if your going to drink with me, make sure you have your drinking boot's on, because it will be GOING DOWN!

The Barrister Lounge is located at 2565 US Rt. 22 West Union, NJ 07083

Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial

For the Moet & Imperial faithful, life just got better. The worlds largest french Champange house now offers bottle-poppers (such as myself) a new way of consuming the bubbly- on ice! And your reading this right, M&C has outdone itself with an exotic mix-pinot noir, pinor meunier, and chardonnay, with notes of tropical fruits such as mango and guava, sweet spices like licorice, red fruits, and peppermint, all that flavor to be poured from it's gorgeous three-dimensional white and gold bottle on the rocks.

Just a warning don't go to the club trying to get this just yet, Imperial Mo, is only availiable at select high end beach resorts and venues from St-Tropez to South Beach. By the time you read this I'll have a few on order. Remember Status, first, Bottle, Second. To find out more about Moet and thier family of Fine Champagne check out Moet & Chandon

Bike Day Hosted by American Shave

American Shave located in Union NJ, will be hosting a day of shaves, bikes, giveaways, and lunch from 12pm to 2pm for their 3rd Annual Bike Day on Saturday July, 23 2011. Come out and mingle with the great staff of American Shave, see some cool rides, take some pictures, and meet the sponsers of this event and later in the day see who get the award for Best Sport and Cruiser Bike.

American Shave is located at 1047 Stuyvesant Ave (right on the corner) in Union NJ, 07083

The rain date will be July 30, and if you have any questions about this event call 908-349-8081 or check them on the web: American Shave

Above 6 at 6

I'm always looking for new and different places to see. I get an email about a new rooftop bar opening up in the Thompson Hotel in Columbus Circle in New York. I arrive to the hotel greeted by two doorman that open the doors wide and say "Welcome to the 6" I walk in to the concierge and tell the host, " I'm going to the 6". She walks me to a private elevator with a swipe card and puts in a secret code and off I go...

I arrive 15 floors later to the rooftop, walking out to the lounge with couch's filled with plush pillows and dimly lit candles, and a gorgeous view of Manhattan and Columbus Circle. I find a seat to sink down into, and the bartender walks up with an extensive bar menu...

This place is awesome... The drinks are reasonably priced, the vibe is cool, the decor is sheik all in a nice way. This is a getaway tucked away for someone looking for a calm place to lounge or an intimate get away for you and yours...

The Above 6 at 6 is located at 6 Colombus Circle, New York, NY 10019

Mortal Kombat Game Night Coming to the Barrister Lounge

Thursday June 2, 2011 will be a action packed night!! First and foremost I'm bringing Game Night back with all the stuff I had before, Texas Hold'em (two tables), Spades, Domino's (Double 6's and Double 9's) Chess, and the fourth installment of the popular game Mortal Kombat on the big screen.

Also adding to the confusion of that night, Thursday's is also Bike Night, we'll have clubs from across the state coming thru to hang out, a dj spinning the latest tunes, and food on site to eat, come out have a great time, whether your here for the bikes, games, or just to cool out... Game Night will be from 8pm to 1am at the Barrister Lounge located on 2565 Rt. 22 West, Union, NJ 07083

Photoshop.com Album: Bike Night at Barrister Cigars

Bike Night Coming To Barrister Cigars

Just like the title say's, BIKE NIGHT IS COMING TO BARRISTER CIGARS! Starting Thursday May 5th, and every Thursday until the end of the Summer! You can hang out, get something to eat, listen to some music, hangout with other bikers and bike clubs, and they'll be a different dj every week spinning the latest tunes!

Bike Night will be from 8pm until 12am weather permitting. Barrister Cigars is located on Rt. 22 West in the Sprint Plaza mall, down from the closed Hooters.

For more info about this event you can call Barrister Cigars at 908-531-3076 or Ghost at 908-531-3076

Photoshop.com Album: NJ Cigar Festival April 3, 2011

A shout-out from my good friend Trev over at Shake and Stir...

My good friend Trevor from over at Shake and Stir Blog had a few kind words to say, check it out:

Last night I had the pleasure of being the Mixologist at The Barrister Lounge networking “Chocolate and Martini Night”. A packed house of entrepreneurs gathered to network and speak about their businesses while sipping on five signature martinis (apple, orange, cherry, chocolate & flirtini) made by yours truly. In addition to indulging in Martinis everyone had a chance to savor delectable assorted chocolate covered strawberries by Nia Hammond of The Sweetest Touch.

“Chocolate and Martini Night” was produced by entrepreneur and Barrister store manager, Steve Jennings. Steve opened the event speaking about the importance of giving small businesses a chance and supporting one another. It was inspiring to listen to everyone’s stories about entrepreneurship and the rewards of being your own boss.

I might of been a little heavy handed on the Martinis because the night concluded with a cigar smoked-filled room FIESTA! The event was a huge success and a great night for all who attended. Thanks again to Steve “The Smokologist” Jennings for hosting the event. For all my cigar aficionados looking for a good cigar, make sure to stop by Barrister Cigars in Union, NJ and tell Steve that Trev sent ya. For more info please visit www.barristercigars.net

Cheers!

Looking for a Mixoligist? Need help planning a drink menu for an event? Get in touch with Trevor, for more info about what he does, check out his blog: www.shakeandstirblog.com

Photoshop.com Album: American Shave Event

STEP UR GAME UP SAT WITH SteelSouls NO CHASER 3/13/2011 - Divaspotent Radio | Internet Radio | Blog Talk Radio

STEP UR GAME UP SAT WITH SteelSouls NO CHASER 3/13/2011 - Divaspotent Radio | Internet Radio | Blog Talk Radio The HellRaiser himself was interviewed on the The Diva MaryKay Show, on Sunday March 13,2011, I'm talking about cigars, lifestyles, promoting your business and everything else. Check it out here's the link: Divaspotent Radio

Martini/Chocolate Business Networking Event

Time to network again people! Want to jump start your business? Want to connect with other business owners such as yourself? Here's the mission: There are millions of entrepreneurs in America who depend on the income generated by a small business that need help getting off the ground. At my event you will get an opportunity to talk about your business and put your business on the map with other business owners such as yourself.

On April 9, 2011 I'll be doing it again at the Barrister Lounge, same concept as before,

I will introduce you to new and existing businesses and give you a chance to expand your brand.

During the event you will get a chance to showcase your business, hand out business cards and flyer's and get a chance to win prizes throughout the night.

The drink of the evening will be your choice of 6 different martini's and the special guest of the night will be Nia Hammond from The Sweetest Touch. Mrs. Hammond started her home business to accommodate customers looking for something special with a personal touch. Her specialty is chocolate covered strawberry's. The strawberry's will be double dipped that night at the event in your choice of 3 different chocolates and whatever topping you choose, and the product will be for you to sample throughout the evening or purchase to take home.

The cost of the event is $20, you will receive a raffle ticket to win a prize, and allows you to eat and partake in the libations all night. After the event is over there will be after party to close out the night. Please RSVP by leaving your comment in the comment box, or if you have a business and would like network at this event please get in touch with me.

The event will be from 10pm until 2am, and the Barrister Lounge is located at 2565 Rt. 22 West, Union, NJ. 07083.

The American Shave Closed Door Event

For years I've looking for a place that has the old school barber talent and new school barbers that can cut and keep up with modern hairstyles and trends. I have found such a place here in Union, N.J. called the American Shave Classic Barber located on 1047 Stuyvesant Avenue in Union.

I have teamed up with the owner of American Shave to bring you the ultimate shave experience on Sunday, March 13, 2011. The event will start at 11am and it will be a closed door event. For the cost of $30.00 included with your shave you will receive:

Hot lather applied on your face, a Hot Towel to open your pores, a Cold towel to close pores and sooth skin. Bagels, Pastry, Cold Cut's, Coffee, OJ, Soda, Water, a Champagne Toast for you to consume, as well as music and television for your entertainment.

To RSVP for this event, please leave your name and how many people you are bringing with you in the comment box.

Hennessy V.S.O.P. Helios

Sitting around one evening at the cigar store, one of my friends came in with a gold looking bottle, I shrugged it off as the Ace of Spades bottle which was made worldwide popular by rap mogul Jay-Z and every up and coming rapper as a prop for their video. After further conversation and tasting I found out that this particular Hennessy is not available in the states, and actually smoother than it's counterpart Hennessy White. Let me introduce to you Hennessy V.S.O.P. Helios the newest from the Privilege Collection, this bottle comes lacquered, covered with silver, which is painted in pink gold color, which gives it extra shine and elegance.

The taste has a very rich flavor of vanilla and cinnamon and subtle wood note, which appears due to the long and balanced maturation of brandy in oak barrels. Cognac Hennessy VSOP Helios is offered in 750ml, 1.5 and 3 liters as well as in miniature gift bottles of 50ml. So the next time your out the country traveling, look for this gem.

Game Night at The Barrister Lounge

February 26, 2011 will be my first game night of the new year. This is a night where you can come bring your rivarly for any game and any person and battle it out. The games of the night will be Texas Hold'em (two tables), Domino's (double 6's & double 9's), Spades, Chess, and on the main tv screen I'm going to be doing something different. On the big screen I'll have Call Of Duty Special Ops with 4 controllers for 4 players. Come out enjoy yourself and have a good time. The night starts at 8pm until 2am, and bring your A-game because it's gonna be a ton of trash talking...

The Barrister Lounge is located at 2565 Rt. 22 West, in the Sprint plaza mall.

Introducing Erica Lady Kingpin

First and foremost I would like to introduce you to a very good friend of mine, Erica Lady Kingpin. Erica and I have been very good friends for a long time and she's always around to help promote any events that I have and supports any event that's here in New Jersey.

You can catch Erica as the host of Bad Girl Radio on 97.5 fm or http://www.myeliteradio.com/ every Wednesday night from 4pm to 7pm. Also she's the International Hip-Hop Division Supervisor & Fleet Dj's. She's also down with team #HARTWELL. You can also follow her twitter at LadyKingpin.

Erica and her team of Bad Girls are doing a fashion show called "BAD GIRLS DON'T WALK THEY SWEAY" down the Fire & Ice Lounge on Saturday February 19th, doors open 6pm and showtime starts at 7pm. Fire & Ice Lounge is located at 85 Lafayette Road, in Fords, NJ

The New Takers...

When I got this poster created it wasn't because my friends and I weren't trying to emulate the movie "TAKERS" on how we rob banks and steal and so forth and so on. It's about surrounding yourself with like minded individuals who have the same the same goals and trying to move ahead and do the right thing for ourselves, family and friends. If you know me, then you'll know the gentleman in the picture and how I roll. For more info on my friends, click on their names, Crownprince1, Brand_x1, SeriousBok and the website www.broadandluxe.com Enough said.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

As I have become older, my taste has changed with cigars, fashion, lifestyles, and lastly my drink of choice. I was introduced at an early age to different kinds of whiskey, but as of late my pallet has changed more to the towards the the single malt side. And being in my business, your always looking for the right drink to compliment a cigar. While perusing a magazine I stumbled across The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. This particular group deals with introduction, tastings, and is the leading authority with 30 years in the business. You can join the society for $60 and enjoy exclusive tastings, private events, also receive the quarterly magazine 'Unfiltered' and access to online shopping. Initial membership includes four 100ml single cask, and single malt whiskies in a gorgeous box. So if your serious about what you drink like I am, follow my lead and join...

Article on the Black Johnny Blaze....

I was recently featured on a fellow bloggers website for the business network events that I host, and all the business's that I work with.

My good friend Kelvin Hargrove aka @futureguru100 on twitter is 'Mr. True Value', having his hands into the modeling game, producing, dj'ing, blogging, and business promotions.

For more info on him and the other gentleman in the picture, Jai the CEO of one of the hottest clothing brands on the street Kavani Clothing, for more info you can follow him on twitter as well at @Kavaniclothing, but for more info on all the above, check the article here at Kelvin's blog: StreetQuickMuscleCars.Blogspot.com

Photoshop.com Album: Grand Mariner Networking Party