Los Angeles, we are spoiling you

Not only do you get multiple helpings of Darnielle, if you live in L.A., but at the end of August you get the chance to attend a very special event - a tour of Tom Waits' Los Angeles, hosted by our very own David Smay, author of the 33 1/3 on Swordfishtrombones.

It all takes place on Saturday August 30th, and concludes with a book reading at Metropolis Books, featuring not only David Smay but also Kim Cooper reading from her Neutral Milk Hotel book, and Hayden Childs reading from his brand new book about Shoot Out The Lights. I've been told that tickets for the tour are shifting in a spirited fashion, so if you want to be part of this, you might want to head over here, and reserve yourself a spot.