hmmmm ... corsets

Extreme self-inflicted ouchiness from Spiral Dance's Winter Solstice. This one had the theme of Carnival of the Night, and so featured lots of beautiful women in corsets, stockings and tutus, and handsome men in formal wear. And me (also in formal wear). Although it's probably time for a new jacket. [And waistcoat, but that's a lot easier to do, although finding good material for the facing isn't easy.] I really want dark green velvet overcoat, but the price for getting it done in Adelaide is astronomical. Although I may see the regalia shop about getting a cassock. I did like David Carse's coat in Going Postal. I have the suspicion that setting the Discworld in Victorian times as far as fashion is concerned is simply an insidious appeal at my inner clothing goth. I suspect there will be a lot of corset shopping going on over the next month. Although apparently they don't come with the models in them. I asked. No big hassles this gig. Well, except for one potential one which was hopefully defused. I'm still far too broken to consider anything serious at the moment, even if it sucks to be alone.

a philosopher of a different sort

I was going to wait until I had some more information, but if I did that, the gig would be upon us. Voltaire will be playing at Higher Ground on Light Square on Sunday 8th August from 7pm, accompanied by local band Brillig. This should be an extremely worthwhile gig to get to. No idea if the tickets are going on pre-sale or how much they will cost, but it should be a good show. No idea what songs he might be playing at it either (hopefully some of his old favourites like When you're evil), but he has just opened pre-orders for his latest album, which apparently has a heavy western theme.

four penguins by the door

For the people who gave me a lift home this morning.