Clubbing with James Tran

My first time in Brisbane, and I was dying to see what Brisbane clubbing had to offer. I was with my boss for a working weekend. Apparently ‘Family’ was the biggest club to be, down in the Fortitude Valley.. 10 minutes walk from our Hilton Hotel.

Me: “I’m thinking about going to Family nightclub”
Boss: “Sure, I’ll come”
(Thinking about the young crowd and how my boss wouldn’t like it): “Hmm…”

We had visited Jade Buddha the night before for drinks and my boss loved it. This was all expenses paid trip, so whatever boss says, we do, and I wanted him to enjoy it. Jade had a more mature crowd so I suggested we go to Jade again. I put on my wig and we set forth..

About Jade Buddha
Location: 1 Eagle Street, Eagle Street Pier, Brisbane.
Website: http://www.jadebuddha.com.au
Inside: A two level restaurant / bar, the dancefloor resides within the top level. On entering the top floor there is a bar on the left, a large lounge area in front, and the small dance floor on the left. The dancefloor could hold about 3 – 5 circles of people. Outside in the smoking area theres a nice view of the Brisbane river, whatever it’s called.

About Jade on Saturdays
Music: House
Crowd: Mature
Dress Code: Casual, but since most people had dinner earlier downstairs, were wearing smart-casual
Cover Charge / Entry Fee: Free. This place isn’t a club. This was more a Brisbane version of Bar 333 on George St. but with water views and expensive dinners.
Atmosphere: Relaxed.

Timeline
For the second night in a row I was asked for ID while my boss waltzes right in. At least I still look 18. After a bad quality dinner experience (if i were a food critic, I wouldnt recommend this place), we went upstairs.

Dancing with the Boss
I visualised the whole floor being cleared for dancing, but alas, only that small proper dance area had people dancing. After a few minutes of sidelining, me and the boss joined in. Realise, my boss is in his late 30′s early 40′s, so I kept the moves simple for him to follow. People were looking at us.. well the funky hair I was wearing, but said nothing. My boss was enjoying himself. Then two girls approached us. I was madly thinking “I hope my boss is okay with the girls talking to me”. The girls then started talking… to my boss! I just stood there, my dance moves going limp.. watching as these two attractive women talk to him instead of me.

What did they ask my boss?
They asked him if he was a teacher!! He was wearing his shirt around his neck like a cardigan. Now, looking like that in a nightclub isn’t too fashionable but it did get the girls to help him out in the fashion stakes, and us into their little hen’s night circle. I forgot all their names, but they were pretty friendly. Complimenting my hair, while one girl in particular repeated to me every 10 minutes that I should remind my boss to never ever wear a cardigan in a nightclub again.

What did they ask me?
They asked me if I was.. gay! (continue reading…)

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