Legend has it that long long ago, in a town far far away, I hit …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead’s Conrad Keely in the head with my guitar. He, along with his friend Jason Reese, since went on to rock stardom beyond their wildest dreams. While many argue other reasons for their success, their demolition stage antics, electrifying live show, their powerful compositions, even the Pitchfork 10.0 rating, or just their stunning model-boy good looks, I would like to add another dimension to the discussion. Before I knocked Conrad senseless they couldn’t even get a gig, had no recordings, and no fans. Since then,… well, look at ‘em. You can’t argue with the facts. They are eternally indebted to me!

And, since Conrad and Jason are in NYC for CMJ and, and since they owe me their entire music careers, they’re taking time off of their busy schedules to make you dance your pants off Texas style tonight at NewYorkNightTrain’s weekly AntsInYrPants! Dance Party, as always, featuring me, NYNT’s soul proprietor, Mr. Jonathan Toubin, at Savalas (285 Bedford, Billyburg). Can you get down/keep up with us?

Sat, Oct 20: Motor City (127 Ludlow, Lower East Side): New York Night Train’s CMJ Handshake Night - Tribute to the Men and Women of the Music Industry, Pt.2 (High Fiving, I-Phone, and Blackberry Deals Will Also Be Permitted)

Weds, Oct 24: Motor City (127 Ludlow, Lower East Side) w/guest DJ The Shins

Thurs, Oct 25: Beauty Bar (231 E 14th, Manhattan)

Fri, Oct 26: Savalas (285 Bedford, Williamsburg): Ants In Yr Pants Dance Party

Sat, Oct 27: Animal Train 5: Orgasmic Ectoplasmic Boo-tee Shake (289 Kent, Williamsburg)w/James Chance AKA James White of the Contortions plus surprise musical guests

Sun, Oct 28: Beauty Bar (231 E 14th, Manhattan): Halloween Beauty Pageant with guest Misfits judges

Tue, Oct 30 (9pm - 2am): Union Pool (484 Union, Williamsburg): Nicole Atkins Record Release Party

Tue, Oct 30 (2am - 4am): Club Midway (25 Avenue B): Tail end of spooky night featuring Star Spangles, Dave the Spazz, etc.

Wed, Oct 31 (10pm - 4am): Motor City (127 Ludlow), Haunted House of Rock