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I tried warm milk, tried counting sheep, I even tried counting fucking polar bears, but nothing helped me get any shut-eye. Who knew that polar bears were fucking party animals? But my loss of sleep is your gain, as I have once again so graciously cooked up another batch of the best late-night performances of the week. We got everything from some scratchy-throat classics to baby-making music. Enjoy while it’s still light out…

Honor Society – Jimmy Kimmel Live, December 3, 2009

Something tells me these dudes aren’t exactly hardcore. With a very pop sound and androgynous band members, I think Honor Society probably won their share of Culture Club cover-band contests. Still a pretty decent performance, I found myself later going to do a few sets of push-ups and putting a little extra bass in my voice to compensate for the fact that I actually dug their set. Damn you, talented-yet-effeminate musicians!
Grade: B

Maxwell – The Jay Leno Show, December 3, 2009

Nine times out of 10, your girlfriend would leave your ass in a heartbeat for this dude. With his signature drawl, Maxwell, along with a pretty jiggy damn horn section that he brought with him, put it down for the sexy and sophisticated. Not really sure about the Southwest motif going on with those studs on his button down, but hell, if anyone could pull it off, it’s him. If I said anything bad about this performance it would be from pure jealousy, so…I won’t.
Grade: A

The Bravery - Lopez Tonight, December 1, 2009

Violin bow on a guitar…lead singer with 5 o’clock shadow…unintelligible vocals…lighting that kinda throws you off and confuses you…fucking great!!! Rock at its best.
Grade: T (Trippy)

Rod Stewart – The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien, December 2, 2009

How could you not love that laryngitis-like rasp of this guy’s voice? Legendary crooner Rod Stewart’s hair makes it obvious that he still refuses to utilize the complimentary stylist that late-night TV shows surely provide, choosing instead to roll directly out of bed right before performing. This time opting for a mellow rendition of the classic “Rainy Night In Georgia,” Rod and his crew of hotties posing as background singers kinda lulled me to sleep with this one. Not the best, not the worst, but it does make me want some Ricola throat lozenges for some reason.
Grade: C

Trey Songz – Jimmy Kimmel Live, December 1, 2009

Anytime you wear a velour blazer, it’s gonna be a good situation. R&B crooner Trey Songz stopped by Jimmy Kimmel’s spot to perform his latest hit, “I Invented Sex” (really, how do you apply for a patent on something like that?) and the panty-dropping ensued. Talking to the young tender Roni’s in the audience, Trey pranced across the stage and probably left for home with approximately 117 groupies. With the swagger of a young Bobby Brown, just not as wild, Trey did his thing.
Grade: B