In the Fall of 1973, Tomata and Cockette founding member, Fayette Hauser moved to New York City to bring guerrilla comedy to CBGB's and other East Village clubs, working with then-unknown bands like the Ramones and Blondie. "I used to do Pat Suzuki between their sets", he said. They were soon joined by fellow performers Gorilla Rose, Cockettes Sweet Pam Tent and John Flowers. In 1972 and 1973, Tomata and company staged two "Palm Casino Revues" at the Bouwerie Lane Theater. In between shows, he and Fayette found time to write a gossip column called "Hollywood Spit" for the Naked News, an adult newspaper and together Fayette and Tomata also operated a vintage store on Mott St. Their clientele included the sculptor Louise Nevelson. The store had no name. Also at this time Fayette and Tomata worked with Chris Stein and Joseph Freeman on a video magazine also called "Hollywood Spit" with fellow performers Gorilla Rose and John Flowers for Public Access television. The show aired in New York and in Los Angeles.