Those talented and tasty DC Cowboys may have been voted off NBC's America's Got Talent last month (too soon!) after making it through several rounds and spending 10 grueling days in Hollywood. But they got a taste of national television — and they want more. Founder Kevin "I've Got Friends in High Heeled Places" Platte told the Washingtonian that he's shopping the concept of a reality show about the group to Bravo, Logo and other national networks. He's got the help of a friend and neighbor of his, William "Britney and Brokeback Out All" Knight, who just so happens to be an Emmy-winning TV producer. The show will focus on the group as it rehearses and performs around town, including at its monthly hoedown at Remington's. The latest hoedown happens tomorrow night, Friday, Sept. 19, when at 10:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. you can "rip the tank-top off your favorite DC Cowboy." Sounds like Hearsay's kind of party! And here's everyone's chance to catch them before they become even more famous. You can say you were there when….
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