what would you pay for a hipster tour?

Tonight I abortedly attempted to go to a Dartmouth alums-in-entertainment event that was rained out and moved an excessively long distance to an Upper West Side Irish pub.

Upper West Side Irish pubs are not exactly my scene.

I lack the social energy to deal with an Upper West Side Irish pub full of mostly strangers.

And, of course, getting to the Irish pub required (you guessed it!) a walk through the rain, this selfsame rain that rendered the original party location unacceptable.

My night was markedly improved, however, by seeing my friend's band, Volcano, perform the entire Fleetwood Mac "Rumors" album at Arlene's Grocery. I must admit, I have a strong lurid interest, and the presence of twins in a band makes me at least 100% more likely to attend. (This would also be the case if the band contained midgets).

I have this idea that I'm going to start a tour company, and out of town guests can pay me and my tour guides to show them around to hip little underground places and fun things to do (um, I hope you like spelling) that are not in the damn Zagat guide and do not involve tall, pointy, famous buildings.

I did take my mom to a burlesque show when she was here (and also introduced her to falafel!), and watching the World Famous *BOB* (at right) twirl tassels from her nipples worked better for both of us than a trip to the Met.