You have to love announcements like this one from Jet, an Australian band I like a lot and saw a few weeks ago in New York. [Emphasis added.]

Aussie Rocker Nic Cester from JET collapsed tonight on stage at Q The
Music Club Live At Hard Rock Café as part of the worldwide promotional tour for the band’s upcoming CD, SHAKA ROCK. The singer had been unwell all day but insisted on coming to the gig and not letting fans down. JET took to the stage at 8pm GMT and performed “Rip It Up” and She’s A Genius” before Nic passed out. Nic got up on his feet and jokingly told the audience he had Swine Flu before collapsing for a second time.

Afterward, the drummer spontaneously combusted.

Jet’s a terrific band, and you should see them live if you can. (And if they can.)

If not, they have a new album, Shaka Rock, coming out soon.

Jet at the Gramercy Theater, 7/09