Although its been five years now since the last Horse Stories record (the critically lauded Everyones A Photographer), its hard to say that Toby Burke hasnt been busy with two offerings of experimental instrumental music, two collections of short stories, score work, record producing and a major gallery installation, all to his name in that time. In 2007, after two years back in his birthplace, Melbourne and largely out of the music scene, Toby relocated to his adopted home of Los Angeles.

It was there, holed-up in a windowless garage under his house in the Silverlake neighborhood - after painting one wall monster green to brighten things up and rolling in an old piano - that the material for November, November was arduously crafted. Day by day, verse by verse, for nearly two years. The result is November, November, Horse Stories most assured, mature and consistent album to date. Recorded mostly live-to-tape with producer/multi-instrumentalist Luther Russell and engineer/bassist Jason Hiller. With help from old friend Beth Balmer, they conjured up an album that touches upon the Holy Grail of record making; something that is both classic and original. Horse Stories launch November, November at The Toff on Wednesday 2 June with special guest Oliver Mann. Tickets $12 + BF on sale now from Moshtix - phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849) or on-line: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City & Fitzroy) / $15 on the door. Doors 8.00pm www.horse-stories.com

The Toff kitchen is open from 5pm daily, serving dinner and supper until 3am weekdays and 5am on weekends. For dinner reservations/enquiries call 9639 8770