There's a strange place in town called the Clermont Lounge, which for most nights of the week is just a very seedy strip club. They say the only requirement to become a dancer there is that you can in no way be the least bit attractive. On Saturday nights, however, it becomes one of the most popular discos in town, and is usually packed to the gills by both men and women. The seediness only adds a strange energy to the place.

There's a strange band here, too, called Hot August Knights who are a Neil Diamond cover band. And by all accounts they are amazing; the lead singer is apparently the spitting image of Neil, both in appearance and voice.

This coming Thursday night, the latter will be playing at the former. In addition, the band will be dressing up as the band Kiss, in full makeup, and will be adding covers of Kiss songs to their set. The lead singer will still be singing in his Neil Diamond voice though.

And people wonder why I prefer city life!