12.13 Special Request | Vintage Lounge

Join R.O.B. and Extended Family Entertainment at Vintage Lounge (72 Broad Street, Financial District)

DJ Eight2 on the set

All Sagittarius are FREE! before 11:30 p.m.

For more info click here!!

12.11 All New!! Lounge 33 | 33 Lounge

Eddie Cue, R.O.B., MJ, Steve and Friends invite you to The All New! Lounge 33 at 33 Lounge (33 Stanhope Street, Back Bay) the Economic Stimulus Party

DJ T-Clark

No cover charge! FREE!

11.26 The Renaissance | Stix Lounge

Matthew Entertainment, DSTination Lifestyle Group, Extended Family Ent.& R.O.B cordially invite you to The Renaissance at Stix Lounge (35 Stanhope St, Back Bay)

Musical selections provided by DJ Al Gee and DJ Alcide - Reggae, R&B, Top 40, Hip Hop, Mash Up, RnB

VIP lists close at 11:30pm SHARP!!

$15 in advance. $20 at the door

Blazers, Shoes, Collared Shirts, Cocktail Dresses, Suits EXPECTED!

To RSVP or for additional information click here!! or call Eddie Cue -617.908.3790

Recap: Grand Opening Lounge 33 | 33 Lounge

When I found out heavy hitters Upper Echelon Events, Matthew Entertainment, R.O.B., The A-List, and Downtimeoneline were joining forces to host a weekly grown-folks event I was like “Uh-what took y’all so long?”

There have been several nights started at 33 Lounge (33 Stanhope St, Back Bay) that haven’t proved to have much success. Perhaps it's the tucked away location, ‘cuz the ambiance is bangin’ and it's one of the few lounge establishments that actually has a designated dance floor.

My Fab! Friend Jax and I arrived after a quarter to 12 to give the scene a chance to blossom. The night was working against them with bad weather, a Patriots home game and competition with the established crowds of Whiskey Park and District. With all those factors, I still thought the size of the crowd was decent. Their greatest numbers peaked around 12:30.

Fab! Friend Jax and BostonFab!

The vibe was crazy nice. It was grown but it wasn’t stank. Women wore what they felt would be appropriate, whether that meant a cute top with some jeans or a bubble dress or a full out prom dress. It was certainly a “do you, but do it well” kinda vibe. And same for the men -lots of newsboy hats. Nice. The music selection also contributed to the grown folk-ness with sexy R&B classics, a touch of reggae and a few latest hits…no Lil’ Wayne but a lil’ T-Pain brought to you by DJ Eight2 – still the smoothest DJ – didn’t say nuttin’ all night. So focused. Love it.

Keepin' it sexy on the dance floor

And ladies there were some dudes there. And for a while they outnumbered the ladies! Lookin’ good, smellin’ good, dancing…okay so maybe it was like five or six dancing, but that's okay. And none of that grind over you while you’re sitting on the couch…there was space between the dancers and no hard feelings if you needed to take a break.

Evidence: Men do dance in Boston

Fab! Suggestions for Improvement: Make the dance floor a little cooler towards the night, after all that dancing you get HOT!! Temperature situations can be so fickle. I also strongly suggest opening the coat check. The “VIP” section closest to the dance floor looked more like the bottom of my closet than a comfortable spot to chill. I also recommend the staff do a revamp on their customer service skills. I know with so many promoters on one night errrbody tryin’ to get the hook-up but there is a way to be courteous to people and still do your job. We are in a recession and I do not have to be here, which means you do not have to be employed. Thanks.

I do have to give props to the bartenders for changing out the tonic water when I told them it was flat and making me another drink. That was very courteous - thank you.

Fab! Fan and friend Greg

BostonFab! and Darius of Downtimeonline

But don’t let my suggestions detour you from going out ‘cuz I certainly got my dance on and broke a sweat. The promoters were very courteous and made sure people were having a good time, so kudos! Definite A - even if it’s for the vibe alone. You kept askin’ for it Boston, but will you actually show up? I’m jus sayin…

Next week (and I believe in the weeks following) will be no cover! So, if you’re looking to check out something different, that's grown but feel-good, where people have fun and actually (gasp!) dance...then this is the spot for you. :)

BostonFab! and the legendary Eddie Cue

Fab! Approved!

11.13 Grand Opening of Lounge 33 | 33 Lounge

Upper Echelon Events, Matthew Entertainment, R.O.B., The A-List and Downtimeoneline present The Grand Opening of Lounge 33 at 33 Lounge (33 Stanhope St, Back Bay)

DJ Eight2 ( Soulful Saturdays Resident DJ) & T-Clark (Old School Fridays Resident DJ) to set the tone all night long for the Grand Opening. Rotating DJ's each week!

FREE before 12 p.m. (doors open at 10 p.m.) with RSVP* (Please note I've seen it as before 12 and before 11 advertised. So arrive by 11 p.m. to be safe)

To RSVP click here!!

Don't forget to tell 'em you saw it on the Fab! ;)

11.10 Recession Party | Blue Wave

R.O.B. and Friends presents Recession Party II at the Blue Wave (343 Congress Ave, Harbor Side)

Special Guests Members of the BTU

DJ Massive - Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Neo-Soul

FREE ALL NIGHT!

RSVP ONLY - RSVP here!!

10.31 Disturbia | Foundation Lounge

R.O.B. and MJ present Disturbia at Foundation Lounge (500 Commonwealth Ave, in the Commonwealth Hotel)

FREE!!!

21 +

You HAVE TO RSVP!! here!! or call/text 617.719.4897

If you aren't on the list you will not be admitted! Space is VERY limited!!

Fab! Approved :)

Photo Recap: The Recession Party | Z Square

Rob and MJ were at it again at Z Square for the Recession Party. Here's a photo recap courtesy of Liz. Thanks!!

Rob of R.O.B, Edgar of So Good Entertainment, MJ of Extended Family Ent.

People mingling

Looks like it got crunk in there!

DJ Babyface and Liz of DSTination Lifestyle and Entertainment Group

Rob, Liz and MJ

Looks like y'all had a par-tay! :)

Picture Recap: Maxwell Up Close and Personal

I tried to tell you...but if you didn't listen then it's not my fault! Here's a picture recap of Rob and MJ's Up Close and Personal event with Maxwell at the Underbar. Thanks for your photo contribution Nicole! - (You can catch her poetic performances at Blue Wave)

Nicole and one of Maxwell's back up singer

Nicole and her boo Maxwell :)

Rob relaxin' with his peeps

I just thought she was fab! Purple is the look of the season!

Rob, Maxwell and MJ

Great job guys! Can't wait to see who you got lined up next! :)

10.12 The Recession Party | Z Square

Recession Tip of the Week!!

MJ and Rob present The Recession Party at Z Square (14 JFK Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge)

Everybody is FREE!! 'til 11 p.m.

$5 'til 12 a.m.

$10 after 12 a.m.

DJ Babyface birthday celebration!!

For more info click here!! Or call 203.908.2840

*Fab! Girl Tip: With these prices you KNOW this place is gonna be bannanas! Be sure to arrive early to ensure you can get in!!

10.8 Upclose & Personal with Maxwell

MJ and R.O.B. present Up Close and Personal: Volume 1 featuring Maxwell

After his cooncert you will be able to see Maxwell - maybe even touch him!! - at an exclusive reception

DJ Eight2

21+

Dress code will be STRICTLY enforced!!

$25 in advanced

To get tickets call 203.908.2840 or click here!!

*Fab!Girl Tip: R.O.B. does not lie about his stuff...if he says Maxwell will be there - he will. Don't miss out!!

Recap: Perfection | Umbria

Me and my lovely BostonFab! Photographer and Fab! Friend Deniece headed out to the Perfection party at Umbria (295 Franklin St. Financial District) and found all the buzz to be in that area. There was a boat cruise taking off near the harbor, white outfits scattered through the streets; big ups to the gal sporting a royal blue belt with matching pumps - fierce!

BostonFab! Photographer Deneice looking absolutely fab!

It was nice to enter Umbria on the first floor and not be directed first to the 2nd. The bar area is actually very nice and seems like a great after-work spot. People on this floor were getting registered to vote and proudly wearing their Obama pins. Good look!

After checking this floor out we headed up the long flight of stairs to the 2nd floor where they were playing international music I'm actually starting to like Zouk. :)

BostonFab!

I was a bit concerned as the place was pretty empty around 11:30 and by 12 I was really worried. The only thing that kept me there was the fact that there were a lot of tables with names on them and with the price that it costs to buy a table one would think that they would actually show up. Surprisingly by 12:30 you couldn't even get onto the 3rd Floor!! And it was said to be was at capacity. Which I am not sure I actually believe.

The at capacity 3rd floor...I see a lot of empty space...

The crowd...oh wow...although it was not racially diverse it sure was culturally diverse -heavy on the stunna shades and corn rows. There was no dress code. I was a bit heated that I had worn a nice dress as I really could have been gigin' in some Pumas and jeans. And sorry to say most people were a flamin' hot mess. I will not be rude and point specific people out...but you should know better. Just because it covers your behind does not make it appropriate to be worn in public! Panties are to be worn UNDER the clothes...your "lala" or "tonga" should be shared with that special someone not whilst your being gyrated on in the back of a club...let's work on this women!!

BostonFab! and BostonFab! Photographer Deneice

As for the dudes, most of y'all took the laid back approach, which again - had they said that the dress code was going to be laid back I would have been all for it. Just don't say something is upscale and then let people in wearing jeans - can't stand false advertising. For real. And there were madd dudes!! The male conduct was a bit too touchy feely for my taste. Please learn that approaching a female takes finesse, style and respect - if you want to have a lady in your life - treat her like one - thanks.

Get it Liz!!

The music was on point DJ Playtime did a really good set. And it was actually innovative. Mixing the 50's version of Lollipop with Lil' Wayne was something I certainly hadn't heard before. I really liked that it was a performance rather than just playing song after song, though some songs could have been a bit longer. I did think he could have done a better job of cooling the party down instead of leaving us a bit hyped. Needless to say I avoided the let out... But I really did like his performance - great job.

DJ Playtime

The security was on it, and did their best to control the crowd, though once the 3rd Floor reached capacity proved to be a bit more difficult. And I was certainly watching my surroundings as I saw some people get a bit out of control with it. Or pop off out the mouth like it was nothing...smh.

The dancing was a lot of fun, though I didn't like having to watch my behind (literally) every five minutes. The party didn't really jump off 'til around 1 a.m. and the crowd...well I just never quite found where I fit in. I give this party a C+/B-.

BostonFab! and Fab! Fan Kurt

PS. Shout out to Fab! Fan Kurt - the website I was thinking about for reggae in Boston is http://www.bostonfete.com/ also Big City Radio 101.3 FM posts events here! If anyone else has advice for Kurt please leave it in the comment box below. Thanks for reading and saying hi!
Stay Fab! :)

Recap: 5 Year Anniversary | Blue Wave

Headed into the Blue Wave (343 Congress St, Harbor side) around 10:30 p.m. y'all know how I don't do lines - and was pleased to find that the cover charge had remained at $20. I of course headed straight for the bar and asked for a STRONG but good drink. I tried to order the Nirvana, but my bartender Amanda let me know that it wasn't very good, and tried to twist it up with another type of vodka and let me try it. Yuck! I then asked for my staple - hey I tried to be different, but sometimes you just gotta stick with you know. They didn't charge me for the first drink, thanks guys! It was only $8 which is one of the cheapest strongest drinks I've rec'd.

Your girl BostonFab!

Flying solo I kept myself perched at the bar to do some people watching. Rob of R.O.B. - I still can't get over that - came and chit-chatted with me for a bit which is a rare (okay has never happened) occurrence. He's actually a pretty nice guy :) (All I want is one gene from your family - just one!!!) - Anyways he has a party concept that I think is going to be great! But...since I know promoters read this - I won't blow up his spot. As soon as it gets off the ground I will def. let y'all know. Don't forget where you (kinda) heard it first!

BostonFab! and promoter Rob of R.O.B.

Although they were celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of Soulful Saturdays, this was actually my first time to the Blue Wave on a Saturday. The crowd was slightly international, and more of the seasoned and sophisticated crowd. I would say the age range averaged around late 20's to early 30's. DJ Che Boogie stared us off with the old skool R&B which got everyone into a chill and relaxed vibe.

I'm tellin' ya ladies - if you decide to go solo sit at the bar and be genuinely friendly and you'll meet lots of cool people. I even met the infamous Larry of Trillium Salon (49 Gloucester St, Boston) who actually does do great work. Check out the hair of the Asian bartender with the crop cut...nice...

Finally people started kinda dancing around 12 a.m. Though most were content to circulate the room, by chatting with one another rather than dancing. It seemed like the majority of people there were regulars and knew each other.

The crowd socializing

Camp Lo got on the mike around 1 a.m. and did his hit "Luchini" (AKA: This is it) and that was it. His set was madd short! And I didn't hear a formal announcement. It could of happened while I was in the restroom or something...but still one song? After his performance DJ Massive got on the tables and hit us with a bit more upbeat music, but still grown. None of that Soulja Boy and Lil' Bow Wow for this crowd.

Camp Lo

Towards the end of the night I decided to mingle a bit more and met Betty a Fab! Fan - (Thanks for reading!!) and a family member of partial owner - I'll call him Mr. Incognito. - who she introduced me to. Thanks for taking the time for a photo op.

BostonFab! and Mr. Incognito

BostonFab! and a Fab! Fan!

This was a cool night to see new faces and meet new people I give it a solid B.

8.31 Perfection | Umbria

MJ, LIZ & R.O.B a part of the newly formed DSTination Lifestyle & Entertainment Group present Perfection at Umbria (295 Franklin St, Financial District)


Featuring 4 Floors of Entertainment

Floor 1- Networking Lounge, Voter Registration & OBAMA 08 Hype Stations

Floor 2- Latin Jazz and International Music (Merengue, Salsa, Zouk & Funana)

Floor 3 and 4- Hip Hop, Reggae, RnB & Mash Up from DJ Playtime

$20 Advance Tickets
*Partial ticket proceeds will be donated to the Boston OBAMA Campaign & 100% of other sales will be donated to the OBAMA Campaign.

For additional info and advanced tickets click here!! Or call 203.908.2840

*Side Note from the Promoters: In an effort to provide the best experience for all of our patrons, we reserve the right to refuse admission to persons who do not exhibit our appropriate attitude and appearance. Absolutely NO jerseys, sneakers,t-shirts, & athletic wear. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued support.

Stay Fab! :)

Picture Recap: In case y'all didn't believe it was true...NAS at Blue Wave

I thought it only fair to show that Nas did indeed show up at Blue Wave last Saturday. Hey, even I was a bit skeptical. You gotta hand it to R.O.B. I wonder what the sliding scale entrance fee ended up being??.... :)

Photo: Promoter R.O.B. and Nas chillin' like homies on the block

Photo: Nas chuckin' duces with the crowd

Photo: R.O.B. basking in the glow of success...he's even got his money green on.

Next time I'll believe... ;)

Stay Fab! :)

7.26 NAS | Album Release Party | Blue Wave

R.O.B. & Soulful Saturdays present

The NAS Album Release Party Hosted by NAS himself!!!

At The Blue Wave (343 Congress St, Harbor side)

This is NOT a listening party... NAS will be here LIVE!

DJ Eight2 will be spinnin'

Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Neo-Soul, **Featuring a Best of NAS Set**

Doors open @ 10 p.m.

Ladies: No flats, flip flops, jeans are OK with heels

Fellas: No sneakers, athletic wear, oversized clothing

Come correct!! They have no problem telling you to go home

$25 Admission
*They reserve the right to change the entrance fee at the door
(uh- that's kinda wack)

Get there EARLY!!!

7.12 Soulful Saturdays | Blue Wave

In case you didn't know every Saturday R.O.B hosts
Soulful Saturdays at the
Blue Wave Bar & Lounge ( 343 Congress St, Harbor side)

Enjoy a night of Neo Soul, R&B, and Hip Hop classics spun by
DJ Eight2

If you get the late night munchies, food is served 'til 12 a.m.

Cost is $15

$10 reduced with an RSVP

To RSVP click here!!

Recap: Prestige | Club Venu

If you didn't know about the Prestige party I don't know where you'd been!! E-mail, after e-mail, updates, text messages...dag! I was surprised I didn't get loud speaker announcement when I arrived at the parking garage at work. DAG y'all can we say OVER ADVERTISING.

Yo - K. Pritty and J. Francois...we're comin'. :)

Photo: Already starting to get packed.

But, I guess it worked because by the time I arrived at 10:45 p.m. there was already a line around the block. Man-oh-man was I glad that I bought my tickets before hand 'cuz for those who didn't it cost them $30 a pop. OUCH!!

Photo: Deniece and Boston Fab! doining our Fab! thing

Once inside the crowd was sparse, but then again, Venu always likes to keep them waiting. The club itself is pretty nice, with a dark room and a light room, plenty of couches for the VIP's, but the management I could do without. They are the typical rude herders, that make ya mad by the end of the night like you should be thanking them for even allowing you to be in their establishment. Pah-lease.

Anyways so I headed to the bar and it was pricey! I forgot their drinks run around $12 a pop. Me and my girl Deniece tried to get the advertised Roq Candy, but I guess they were only serving it at one bar, and we never found out which one. I saw like one person with the rock candy on the stick. But I wasn't too disappointed because I am not a fan of Hypnotq, but still...can't stand false advertising. And no, I did not see a fashion show, yet again. I wish they would quit advertising that there will be a show when there is never any time for one. Just have people wear the clothes and walk around. It's much easier that way.

Photo: My girl and Boston Fab! Fan, Chanelle

Anyways... The Hypnotq girls did give some people these cool lights, which I am not sure what I am going to do with, but whatev. Though, they did come in handy if you wanted to check out a cutie more closely. It was so dark in there! I walked by people to "dap up" and they acted like they didn't know a sistah - ahem - R.O.B. - At first I was kinda offended, but then again I'm sure I missed a few people myself. Consider this my public apology.

As for the music, um...my new fav DJ Backspin ..has lost his title - just from me, though. He did the typical "Where my ladies at..." and his set was good, but too "commercial" for my taste, I know, I'm picky. But as for the other patrons, they were having a good time dancing and sweating. The ladies certainly ran the floor, though it is rare that they don't *sigh. The dance floor got packed QUICK!, making the temperature rise just as fast. I dunno if the air conditioning wasn't working or if there were just so many daggone people, but yeah, I was literally gasping for air at some points.

In Room 2, DJ Massive was doin' his thing, but unfortunately nobody stayed over there except to cool off from Room 1. I am not exactly sure what was going on...he had some equipment issues at a couple of points, and though the songs were good, it just never amounted to anything that made people want to be in there as opposed to Room 1.

Photo: Room 2 kinda empty....

Round 1 goes to DJ Backspin :)

At 11:45, The door was still crazy and, my friend, who had pre-bought tickets, left because the pre-paid line was too long. I told her to get there early!! I'm sure she wasn't the only one so for those of you who paid, but didn't get in - ooooh sorry! Party foul!

One key ingredient that was missing from this party was the presence of K. Pritty and J. Francois. Don't get me wrong, I was glad they were on their game and were some hustlin' mo' fo's, but I know that people missed their time to shine with them and chit chat.

The Photographer, Daniel, was on his game though and caught some interesting candids.

Photo: Promoters K. Pritty and J. Francois sandwich Ms. Deniece

The ladies were def, on their game. Guys. Don't ever say that J and Pritty don't bring out the ladies because they do! You can find a wifey, a boo, a grind-for-one-night. They were all there! Lookin' good ladies! And they really stuck with the upscale...classy... okay well...kinda...depends on how you define classy ;) at least most of them wore clothes that fit their shape. I gotta give them that.

Dudes...you a-ight. SOME of you were dancing...most of you were at the bar....shame, shame shame.

Photo: Dudes on the perimeter as usual...

So my thoughts on Prestige was that it was THE place to be at for your pre-4th of July Celebration in Boston, and another somewhat - classy :), fun, night courtesy of the Boston's Promo Kings. But, the crazy line was a blessing and a curse, the sweltering Room 1, the non-existent drink special, and fashion show put this party at a solid B

Stay Fab! :)

7.4 Dear Summer | Hyatt Terrace

R.O.B. and E1 Live! Entertainment bring you the 2nd Annual "Dear Summer" event at the Terrace Bar at the Hyatt Regency Hotel (One Avenue de la Lafayette).

This Black & White theme affair will feature DJ Neebor & DJ Massive as well as mens fashion by The Brian Stevens Collection

Admission is $20 in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.

To get tickets click here!! or e-mail here!! or call (617) 719-4897 and R.O.B. will deliver your tickets personally...hmmm not sure how I feel about that ;)