New York hangover

Sorry, kids -- am still recovering from my sojourn in New York and sadly didn't make it to the D'Urbervilles on Thursday. Didn't check out any gigs while in the Big Apple; it was all about the art museums. I learned, however, that the moniker "the Big Apple" originates from jazz musicians; every city was an apple they had to take a bite out of, and New York was the biggest one of all.

The Golden Dogs play at the Rivoli tonight. Unfortunately I've already made plans to head down to Nathan Phillips Square for the Cavalcade of Lights. And the Joel Plaskett Emergency. Mostly for the Joel Plaskett Emergency.

Speaking of conflicting dates, the Constantines play Lee's Palace the night of my office holiday party. Am tempted to go anyway, just for the novelty of showing up to a rock concert in a party dress and heels.

And on December 2, Les Breastfeeders play at the El Mo -- but I've already got tickets to see Tokyo Police Club at the Horseshoe. I've consoled myself by watching the new video for "Funny Funiculaire", sung by Breastfeeders' guitarist and gamine Susie Mc LeLove. (Don't know what a "funiculaire" is?) Watch the video for "Minijube et Watusi" to see Les Breastfeeders' shirtless backup dancer Johnny Maldoror in action. Mere words cannot describe him.

Later, darlings. Got things to do, people to see.