what's going on tonight?

So the Thursday night music list contains all of one item. Blacklist Analog, a local band with 65 MySpace friends, is playing at Soho Bar & Grill. That alone might not wet your appetite, but you might get your but off the couch after learning some fun facts about them. Such as:

1. Their lead vocalist likes to be called Tokyo.

2. The band was officially formed over a scrambled dog and chili cheese fries at Dinglewood Pharmacy.

3. Listen to their stuff here.

Still reluctant to party it up with Tokyo? Consider these options:

*Open mic night starts for a fall season at Rhino's, 1239 Broadway. It's 11 p.m.-1 a.m. every Thursday. Open to guests 21 and older, the event is designed for poets, artists and musicians. Interested acts should sign up at the bar at 9 p.m. Call 706-322-0084.

*Poker has been on my mind since Vegas, especially since I'm (kinda unwillingly) gearing up to play in the ladies-only tournament at Rumors next Wednesday. Want to get some practice in before then? Head over to Memory Lane (1812 Midtown Drive), which hosts free games at 7 and 10 p.m. tonight. Call 706-569-1165.

For more on poker and the ladies-only tournament, read my column here.