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Friends is a very discreet private club (set up like a regular night club in our own building) in Austin for couples and single females ONLY, with a live DJ, dance floor, etc.... A great place to meet like-minded couples in a relaxed, non-pushy atmosphere. Although the environment is very sexy, we are an off-premise club.
We are currently open every Friday and Saturday night from 9 until 2 and have a large number of member couples. We are private and BYOB with memberships available. We have a lot of fun!
Strongest age demographic is 30 to 45 but we have a lot of variety from 21 to ??? and average 50 to 75 couples on Saturday nights. Our DJ's play music for all tastes as well, giving you a good mix through the night. We would love to have you visit sometime!
We don't have any pictures of the club online simply to preserve the discretion of the members. For the same reason no cameras are allowed in the club.
Membership is required on your first visit. To become a member, you must complete our membership application, which outlines the rules of the club. In addition, you must pay an annual membership fee.
History of the club
Friends originally opened in Austin on October 8th, 1993 with the goal of providing a clean, safe environment for couples and single females wishing to meet other open-minded adults. Membership started through word of mouth and within the first five months membership was nearing 250 couples.
On March 12, 1994 a mysteriously caused fire started in the Friends club and when all was said and done the building was totally destroyed. The building itself was insured, but not the contents of the club. Within 24 hours of the fire, meetings were taking place within the membership of the club as to decide what to do. It was successful and after a long search a suitable site was found for the new Friends. Basics of walls, plumbing, and electricity were completed and in August 1994 the club reopened.
The funds generated by the weekly attendance as well as some very generous contributions of money, materials, and labor by some of the members helped finish the job and on March 11,1995, almost one year after the fire, Friends had it's grand re-opening. The old club was memorialized in the entrance hall of the new club by the framing a small piece of the dance floor that had been recovered after the fire.
Today the membership of the club is quite large and is growing weekly. The club is a very special place to many. It's where we meet with friends, laugh, talk, and bond with others who share an open attitude towards human sexuality. It's still the sexiest and hottest club we know of. But to some it means so much more.
Now you know a little history of the club, come be a part of the future!
FAQs
1. How do we become Friends members?
It's easy to become a member of Friends if you are A) a couple or single female and B) have an open-minded view of human sexuality. You may call the club at (512)251-1199 for membership prices and directions to the club. Because we do not cater to single males, the lady MUST be present (when you call) and be able to speak with a Friends representative before we can give directions to the club. We do this for YOUR security and privacy, to make sure everyone is aware of what's going on and to prevent "hangers-on" in the parking lot, etc.
2. Why do we have to be members to come to the club?
We require membership to keep our legal status as a private club, which allows us to provide a place where both women and men can "dress down" to a g-string (if they are so inclined) and also assures privacy for all the members.
3. What if we don't want to "swap" just yet (if ever) but are interested in enjoying the sexually uninhibited environment of the club?
No problem! At Friends, your body is always under YOUR control and the other patrons understand and respect that. Friends is an off-premise club, meaning that it is a place to meet other folks in a "no-pressure" environment. If you are invited to a party (i.e, after-hours) and you don't wish to attend/participate, a simple "no thank you" will always suffice.
4. What does "off-premise" club mean? Or "on-premise"?
That's easy! Put very simply (and perhaps, bluntly), "off-premise" means that sexual acts are not permitted on the club premises. "On-premise" means (obviously) just the opposite.
5. What kind of people go to Friends?
This is a tough question to answer because this type of lifestyle is common to a large demographic cross-section of people. On the average, there are a large number of professional types of people that constitute our membership. But for the most part, it's people like yourself, who live and work around others, whom you would never suspect that are "in the lifestyle." It may surprise you if you know how many of your friends and neighbors are involved in swinging. Some of the most common similarities between our members are a love of people, making new friends, a VERY strong and secure loving relationship (despite what the media and Moral Majority (which are neither) may think), combined with a love of life and a desire to live it to it's fullest!
6. What is the average age of the crowd?
The strongest age demographics of the membership are couples from their late twenties to their mid forties, but there are many couples of every age from 21 through the "senior years." With our membership being as large as it is, on any given night there's a good chance you'll find some folks you can relate to at the club.
7. What goes on in the club?
FUN!!...well that's the short answer. Dancing, socializing, having a good time making new friends - much the same as a regular nightclub. The biggest difference, other than the attitude of the customers, is the overtly sexy dress of the patrons (lots of lingerie). WOW! it's hot in here...
8. Do the ladies have to dress sexily to attend?
Not at all. You are merely "permitted" to, because this is a private club. There are many ladies that do dress provocatively, and many that don't, so either way, dress to suit your comfort level. All we ask is that you not be surprised (or offended) by this playful behavior and liberal dress code.
9. What kind of music do you play?
This is another tough one....the short answer? Everything. Being a DJ in this club is a very difficult job (please appreciate their efforts) because, as opposed to most nightclubs (i.e, rock bars, dance clubs, country-n-western clubs, etc) ONE type of music is not the common interest of ALL the patrons. We play "hits" of all types of music, but it's predominately Top-40 Dance with some rock (60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's), R&B, and country thrown in during the night, and the DJ's will also take specific song requests from the crowd. If you have a certain song that you would like to hear feel free to ask them to play it. Do keep in mind, however, that not all the patrons have the same musical taste as you, and the DJ's will be doing their best to please everyone, so if you don't like a song being played, as the saying goes about Texas weather, "wait a minute and it will change". No matter what we're playing, there will always be a lot of sexy bump-n-grind beats for you to dance to. This is a club where people are socializing that you might never have envisioned anywhere else. Our clientele consists of every walk of life from cowboys to attorneys, from construction workers to bankers (and a few we've promised we wouldn't mention!)...and we have never had a "major disturbance" of any kind!
Humor - What NOT to say to DJ's
10. What is NASCA?
NASCA stands for "North American Swing Club Association." It is an association that is based out of Buena Park, CA., whose main function is to promote this type of lifestyle and the clubs that cater to it. Their homepage is located at www.nasca.com .
11. Why do so many clubs such as Friends prohibit single, unescorted males from becoming members?
Because, this type of lifestyle is typically practiced by consenting couples. If we permitted single men to attend regularly, we would not be any different from any other "generic" nightclub. Some couples do, occasionally, enjoy the company of single males and it is for this reason that we restrict admittance to our club ONLY to single males that are invited guests of member couples in good standing. In addition, we have very specific guidelines that the single men must adhere to while accompanied by a couple. We will gladly elaborate on this at your request.
12. How do we meet others once we are in the club?
While an open attitude about sexual behavior is a major reason for the club's existance, most couples in the club are primarily interested in making new friends, not just sexual partners. Always remember that the word "hello" means just that - not "let's party." Try to make new friends, and most likely everything else you are looking for will happen. By the same token, actively mingling with other couples is encouraged; we understand that some people are more naturally outgoing than others, but if you are interested in meeting people, the best way to do it is to take the initiative to go up and say "hi!" The same open communication that allowed you as a couple to be able to participate in this lifestyle should be used when talking with other couples. Communication between all parties is the single most important factor for enjoyment of this lifestyle. Just because you are blown away with the great looking person you just met does not mean your significant other will be equally impressed with his/her partner. In other words, don't assume, just ask.
13. Who should not come to Friends?
Generally speaking, if you are a couple who is secure (very important) in your relationship and are looking for a little extra spice in your bedroom, then you will probably enjoy the club. On the other hand, if your relationship is on the rocks and you are looking for a way to salvage it, try counselling rather than a swing club. Although we certainly like all the business we can get, we would rather see your relationship last. Swinging is recreational more than therapeutic.
14. What do we do next?
Give us a call when you are in or coming to Austin, Texas, or contact NASCA for the location of the swing club nearest you. We look forward to meeting you or answering any and all of your questions about the greatest lifestyle ever!
Still have more questions?
Call 512-251-1199
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