From the PDX-TNG Yahoo Group - posted with permission

Impressions of Deacon X Fetish Night
Posted by: "sewdohnym"
Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:46 pm (PST)

Deacon X Fetish Night at Berbati's Pan was unlike any play party I have ever attended. First of all, it was not a play party in the proper sense. It was a hybrid between a play party and an industrial rock dance party. It was an intense and sexual atmosphere, the play and dance co-existed seamlessly, feeding off of one another. Some might have been overwhelmed by the sound, but I feel that the atmosphere was much more conducive to hot scenes than a quieter play party.

I am not much into dance or industrial music so I cannot comment on how well the party succeeded in this regard, but it was clear everyone was having fun. That is really what stuck with me, the fact that no one there was bored. The fetish kids were dressed in their best leather and vinyl, the kinky ones were getting their asses beaten, and everyone else was absorbing the scenery. It was really quite an overwhelming sensory experience overall. Memorable moments included a large man spinning two flaming staffs, suspension bondage, and three beautiful women having an amazing scene about three feet away from me. Not to mention my amazing scene with my Goddess :)

I can say to anyone that has be turned off by some of the more stuffy aspects of the scene should head out to Deacon X Fetish Night. It happens once a month and is anything but stale. Even if you aren't comfortable getting your kink on in front of a bunch of onlookers (I had no problem, I am proud to get my balls kicked in public) you can at least come in and drink a few beers and dance your cares away. Or just sit in the front row and watch the depravity unfold in front of you.