Published on August 27 2007 (source)

So I went to NYC last night to see the Little Heroes and was impressed that when I showed up to the Mercury Lounge the place was so full I couldn’t get in until some people emptied out. I could also peer into the bar through the door window and noticed it was full of women. Obviously, I couldn’t wait to get inside – for the music, of course. But, when I finally got in, I noticed most of the women were leaving! Now, I’m no Brad Pitt, but I rarely clear a room full of women so quickly. And, it was in no way the Little Heroes fault, who put on a stellar set the very night one of their tunes was featured on the show Army Wives and are themselves worth checking out.

No, the reason many of the ladies were heading for the exits was that Leisha Hailey, who plays the adorable Alice on Showtime’s “The L Word” had just finished a set with her new band Uh Huh Her. Being a fan of the show, and Alice in particular, I had to at least say hello. Leisha couldn’t have been more a sweet heart who greeted everyone who wanted to say hi. She got a kick of having me, her “token straight guy fan”, hanging out and joked that I should bring more next time. Something I intend to do as she was so very cool to talk to and down to earth, even hauling her own gear, which completely impressed me. There was such a lack of any “I’m a star” attitude, and she was so natural, I think that if I didn’t already have one, she could be my “best gay”!