About Us
The Metro Underground went live in early 2009 & quickly gained a strong following with a tremendous degree of exposure. Ever since, we've been working hard to keep you in the loop & fully informed. Now in 2010, it's our intention to launch a more progressive effort to put the local scene firmly on the map & give it the recognition it deserves (for the regional, national, & international stage).| In the meantime, we'll continue our efforts to help lift the fog for what's going on in & around the area. Indeed, our ongoing newsletter can be found on Live Journal or through email. You can also follow more timely updates on Facebook, Twitter, & Fet-Life. Keep in mind that the landscape of the scene is continually changing, so our Calendars, News & Notes, Clubs & Groups, Resources & Culture will all be in a constant state of transition. In fact, if you know of anything that needs to be updated or added then please be in touch. Just note that we don't promote basic sites for porn, pay for sex, content of low caliber, anything that would be seen as spam, or venues outside the Mid-Atlantic region (except for major conventions or events of a prominent nature). |  |
You may also notice we're not offering flashy banners. We've decided to take a more 'Google' approach, & will thus provide content in a manner that's simple, clear, & informative. But we do appreciate cross-promotions, so if you have such an availability then we'd love to hear from you.
This is only the beginning, so stay tuned. Things are getting good & there's much more to come...
About Rick: a Brief Bio…
My reentry into the underground scene came as the DC promoter for Capitol Punishment. Held at Club 1223, it was a fantastic evening filled with beauty, intrigue, & decadent delight. In effect, this essentially brought me back from what had been a long hiatus.Even still, you could say I was literally born into the scene.
My father (a Harvard MBA by the way) was the comptroller & CFO of the nation's largest distributor for adult materials. Growing up, such aspects were never in our house but its influence was definitely in my life. In fact, my first girlfriend & I went from losing our virginity to chains & vibrators in 30-days flat. By the time I left college, I had already been in my first polyamorous relationship with two bisexual women. A short time later, I founded a small group for couples & another for those in to BDSM. I even ran a small mail order company for erotic materials - my first entrepreneurial endeavor!
Around this same time I was also tending bar downtown & once heard of a new club night around the corner. I walked through the doors of Back Alley & immediately I realized there was something about this new scene that was a part of me. That soon led me to Possuers, & later to Tracks; & so on, & so forth…
It was the beginning of Goth, & it was one part of an overall scene that was most definitely a part of who & what I was. Indeed, the full spectrum of the adult & alternative subculture has been in my blood since I can remember.
Life, love, & an ex-fiancé took me away for a while. But now I'm back & I'm here to stay.
I see SO much talent in DC & the surrounding areas. I also see that the people & interest is there for all that we have to offer. Indeed, the psychology of our region certainly lends itself to such pursuits. But what seemed to be lacking was a cohesive means of communication & mainstream promotion. As a freelance writer with a focus in marketing, PR, & professional branding, I gave it some thought & had an idea.
That concept was soon given birth as The Metro Underground…
About The Metro:
Our concept is unique, but our mission is simple:
To serve as a fundamental gateway to the full spectrum of the alternative subculture for DC, Baltimore, & the entire Mid-Atlantic Region. Through effective Promotions & PR, we can thus provide a more synergistic forum that will help lift the fog for what's going on in & around the area, assist in the promotion of the scene as a whole, & ultimately provide a means by which that bridges can be built - from one culture to another, & from one group to the next.
In that pursuit, please understand that nothing about this is hap-hazard. We've given tremendous consideration to what we've assembled. The various cultures we represent each stand independently onto themselves, but each also shares a strong degree of cross-over from one aspect of the scene to another. Taken as a whole, you find the full spectrum of The Metro Underground.A Few of the Services We Offer:
In essence, The Metro is a loosely knit group of people who are coming together to help build for a better future. But as individuals, we're also able to provide a few core services to those in need (& such services are available in both a mainstream as well as an alternative capacity)…
Private Party Staffing - Planning a party? Our networks include the services of The Private Professionals: offering the very best in Bartending, Food Service, & Private Party Assistance (& they're available for literally any venue & 'every' type of party throughout the Maryland, Northern Virginia, & DC Metro Areas). See: www.ThePrivateProfessionals.com
Alternative Modeling: Professional
modeling for work in fashion, fetish, alternative, & glamour; be
it for still shots, video, runway, or a spokes model (available for
both professional & private shoots). See Model Nicotine: ModelNicotine.com
Marketing & Promotions - As a self-employed professional, I essentially work as a freelance commercial writer with a direct focus in Marketing, PR, & Professional Branding. In addition, my company has recently launched "Small Business Services" - a packaged product to provide small or mid-sized companies with basically everything they need to effectively compete in their chosen market.
For the price of a beer or cup of coffee, I'm more than willing to sit down with just about anyone & offer an initial consultation on effective marketing & proper branding. This would include an open dialogue to clarify & explore your organization's core message, its market position, as well as elements to define & develop its direction & identity. Beyond this, then any further efforts would become a paid service.
For more information regarding our services, please contact Rick@TheMetroUnderground.com
Eidolon Career Solutions: In line with the nature of our primary focus, I would like to personally recommend the services of Eidolon Career Solutions - offering career management & professional solutions for those in the dark cultures & alternative lifestyles.
For more information, please refer to Miss Ebony at: www.EidolonCareerSolutions.com
Contact Information:
We strive to be as inclusive & accurate as possible. So if you feel we missed anyone then please be in touch.
For club promotions, events, or postings relevant to the alternative, underground, & adult scene,
please feel free to visit & post on our LiveJournal: MetroUndergrnd.livejournal.com
We can also be found on Fet-Life.
For questions, comments, current updates, or more - please contact: Rick@TheMetroUnderground.com
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