Here’s a follow-up to this recent post about the infamous Mineshaft — the gay s/m underground club in NYC.
The pictures above, including one of proprietor Wally Wallace (of blessed memory) are from the Leather Archives Tumblr page.
They posted a short history here.
This Sunday — AFTER the Black Party — you can go to a play party at the New York Bondage Club.
Or you can skip the Black Party altogether and just go to the Bondage Club.
This Sunday, April 2, from 7pm to 1am
Click for New York Bondage Club. They meet EVERY Sunday.
Check out the dress code from the Mineshaft:
Does anybody remember the Mineshaft? That was before my own time, but I did know its manager, Wally Wallace — who was a fixture of NYC’s gay leather scene for decades. According to legend, Wally once denied entry to the Mineshaft to Elton John, because the pop star showed up in violation of the above-mentioned dress code.
As for me, the closest I ever got to the Mineshaft was seeing the 2012 Off Off Broadway play “A Night at the Mineshaft.”
You can read articles about the Mineshaft here and here.
Article about leather traditions and protocols here.
And, for a feel of that era, also check out the 1980 movie “Cruising.”
Hey guys, this coming Sunday (March 5) the guys from Foot Men will be joining the New York Bondage Club.
According to NYBC, last time Foot Men joined the club they had over 130 guys at the party. They get to the party before 8:30, so come early so you don’t miss any of the action. There will be guys on the ground worshipping feet, tickling, getting restrained, bondage, CBT, rope, electro, fisting, flogging, and more. They will also have all the regualar stuff going on as well. The party starts off more social and then gets going strong. Mix, mingle, chat, play.
This Sunday. Right here in New York Fuckin City.
Click for New York Bondage Club
Who wants to watch a bunch of black ties on the red carpet when you can GET tied on Oscars night! Check this out:
That’s right — Tonight (Sunday, Feb 26) it’s a Black-Tied Leather Party at the New York Bondage Club. You can get a discount for wearing leather, or going naked or for wearing a jock with a bow tie.
And next week (Sunday, March 5) — it’s the return of Foot Men for another foot fetish party at the New York Bondage Club.
As always, the New York Bondage Club meets every Sunday. If you are a seasoned bondage veteran or if you just want to check out the scene, the New York Bondage Club is definitely something you will want to check out. You can play or just watch.
Click HERE for details.
Those who were around in the mid 90s might remember the Men of Discipline. Here are some pictures I stole off their website a long time ago:
If I remember correctly, they had chapters in NYC, Washington DC and San Francisco. I used to secretly watch two of their founding members, Julio and Tom, walking up and down the Christopher Street piers on Sunday afternoons.
The first leather hood I ever owned, worn by a close friend. I bought the hood at the Leather Man on Christopher Street. I still have the hood. And the friend.
