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Free Speech Coalition's 'Freedom Party' @ The Whisky, 9/1/10
Digital Playground contract stars Riley Steele & Kayden Kross at the Free Speech Coalition benefit -- also see photos from last year (Koga/LAist)
Earlier this month, the Free Speech Coalition -- the adult association responsible for the recent anti-piracy PSAs -- threw its second annual benefit in conjunction with Hustler Hollywood, titled "The Freedom Party" and hosted by Tony Batman and Heather Chadwell, at the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood.
"Partygoers were treated to an engaging night of adult entertainment while mixing and mingling till the wee morning hours," observed AVN's Steve Jabors. "A host of adult stars introduced X-rated film clips on the club's big screen, while others performed funny skits and even judged a blowjob and orgasm contest on stage... In keeping with the club's legendary rock pedigree, the baddest band in porn land took to the stage to crank out a set of rock 'n' roll hits. The band, GangBanG, fronted by Evan Stone on vocals, includes Barrett Blade (bass), Dale DaBone (drums) and Mark Stone (guitar)... The club's upstairs floor hosted a cadre of novelty companies displaying their wares."
The industry turnout was impressive, and according to Jabors, included "Joanna Angel, Madelyn Marie, Lupe Fuentes, jessica drake, Kaylani Lei, Alektra Blue, Kirsten Price, Belladonna, Nina Hartley, Tanya Tate, Wicked Pictures vice president Joy King, Alanah Rae, Sunny Lane, Diamond Foxxx, director Erica McLean, Brooklyn Lee, Bridgette B., Kayden Kross, Riley Steele, Melissa Jacobs, Charlie Laine, Violet Monroe, Cousin Stevie, Girlfriends Films president Dan O'Connell, Evan Seinfeld, director Lee Roy Myers, Brandy Aniston, Briana Blair, Syren, Kayla Paige, Rebecca Bardoux, Alia Janine, Breanne Benson, Brooke Banner, Brooke Belle, Evan Stone, director Jeff Mullen, director Brad Armstrong, Seth Gamble, Dale DaBone, Barrett Blade, Tommy Gunn, director Paul Thomas, FSC executive director Diane Duke, LA Direct Models owner Derek Hay, Dimension DVD's Rob Brickman, Evil Angel's Christian Mann, Sindee Jennings, XBIZ president Alec Helmy, James Deen, Rico Strong, FSC membership director Joanne Cachapero, Bailey Jay, director Roy Karch, Magdalene St. Michaels, writer Tod Hunter, Jack Lawrence, Nicki Hunter, attorney Michael Fattorosi, Amy Brooke, Allie Haze and Sunny Leone."
"Cachapero said she was pleased with the industry's support and happy to see her month of planning and coordination come together," reported XBIZ's Dan Miller. "'First, I want to thank all the performers, volunteers and staff that gave their own time at the event, in order to make it a huge success... They are generous and turn out to support, and that's wonderful. Also, special thanks to Hustler Hollywood, the Whisky a Go Go and A! Entertainment's Tony Batman, as well as the other sponsors who donated so much to the party. The great thing about this event is that fans and industry get to mix in a very cool atmosphere. Every performer last night -- starlets, musicians, and all -- made it a great evening. It's a good time, and that's what adult entertainment is all about.'"
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