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The individuals behind Grindin' Diamonds:
Bonny MacDonald (aka Roulette Rose):
I LOVE themes and attending Tiki themed restaurants and clubs; but with so few properly themed atmospheres in New Orleans, I needed to match my passion for amusement with my often-complimented organizational and leadership skills.
I got my entertainment start in high school after writing record and concert reviews for the school newspaper. This gave me the chance to navigate the record industry and all ages-club scene in Portland, Oregon. After meeting a few like-minded music lovers, Istarted booking shows with a couple of friends for small national touring bands, under the name Pocket Change Productions.
The endeavor led to a couple of festivals and the growth of a music scene!
After moving to New Orleans, I got involved in the burlesque scene and I have participated and documented in the steady growth and rebirth of burlesque that got rekindled in the 1990's. After joining the Storyville Starlettes troupe in 2006, I began dancing and directing the Booty Patrol Go-Go Dancers for New Orleans' DJ Soul Sister. After a few years of burlesque, go-go, and lending my promotion skills to Fleur De Tease and Slow Burn Burlesque, I recruited my friend and colleague, Lily Hindrew (aka Nona Narcisse, co-director of Slow Burn Burlesque).
I have continued my involvement with the music industry by branching out into the majors:
-Assistant for DJ Soul Sister at Essence Fest every year since 2007 as well as other high-profile music events.
-Artist Relations and Production Office for Vizual and Metropolitan Productions: Teena Marie - Live in Concert, New Orleans Morial Convention Center, 2008.
-Volunteer for New Orleans' annual Ponderosa Stomp, 2009
I have also spent time with onsite talent coordination by New Orleans Entertainment heavy weight- Carl Mack Presents.
Lily Hindrew grew up with training in Ballet, Modern, and African dance. She later attended Pratt Institute for fashion design and seamstress skills which has given her the edge to craft quality costume pieces. Her alluring stage presence and explosive go-go dancing energy made Nona the most requested go-go dancer to join Bonny for Booty Patrol and Grindin' Diamonds' clientele.
*We are pleased to have the following dancers on our permanent roster of performers:
Reina, Dara Chop-Chop, Rebecca, Sonali, Moxie Sazerac, Lady Lucerne, Chastity, Soni, Robin, Theo, and Ashley. Love ya girls!
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