Most people familiar with Oldham's music probably already know that the guy has a pretty bizarre sense of humor. For example, the title of this song appears to have been inspired by this classic joke. He's also had a brief cameo in the movie Junebug, along with Upright Citizens Brigader Matt Besser and comedian Jerry Minor. (How that ever happened remains a mystery.)
Michael Black and Michael Showalter are coming to your town (that is assuming you live in or near one of the cities we're doing shows at over the next few weeks.) It's a stand-up tour and we will performing seperately (for the most part.) Come one, come all it's gonna be the most fun you've ever had in your whole entire life! Even better than sexual intercourse! Dates and venues below.
Tenacious D fans take note: there's more socks-off rock to be found, in the form of TRAINWRECK, self-described as "Classic, southern rock meets alternative...with some Prag [sic] Rock and Country Bear Jamboree in the mix." The band's members include Klip Calhoun, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the D's Kyle Gass and Darryl Donald, who masquerades from time to time as the D's number one fan and personal assistant, Lee.
Summer appearances scheduled:
7/17 -- SACRAMENTO/ORANGEVALE, CA -- BOARDWALK
7/18 -- SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- CAFE DU NORD
7/19 -- SANTA ROSA, CA -- LAST DAY SALOON
7/21 -- PORTLAND, OR -- DANTE'S
7/22 -- SEATTLE, WA -- TRACTOR TAVERN
7/24 -- BOISE, ID -- BOURBON STREET
7/25 -- SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- EGOS
7/26 -- DENVER, CO -- BENDERS TAVERN
7/28 -- OKLAHOMA CITY -- VZD'S
8/01 -- AUSTIN, TX -- STUBBS BBQ
8/02 -- DALLAS, TX -- GYPSY TEA ROOM
8/04 -- NASHVILLE, TN -- EXIT/IN
8/05 -- CINCINNATI, OH -- MAD HATTER
8/06 -- COLUMBUS, OH -- THE BASEMENT
This should satisfy your KG urges temporarily until the release of the feature film Tenacious D in: "The Pick of Destiny", currently in post production, directed by Jesus is Magic director, Liam Lynch.
Laugh Machine announces that there will be an all-star tribute to beloved comedian Mitch Hedberg in Minneapolis on April 30th. The lineup is amazing and it's a benefit for charity.
One of our favorite comedians here at Comedy Central, Mike Birbiglia, will be performing for five nights in St. Louis starting tonight. If you’re not familiar with Mike, you can learn all about him, his tour dates, his comedy, and his love of pizza at his (kickass) official website, or watch video of his stand-up here. Show info:
Show: Mike Birbiglia Date: Wednesday, July 13 – Sunday, July 17 Price: Wed/Thurs/Sun: $10, Fri/Sat: $13 Place: West Port Funny Bone, 614 Westport Plaza, 314-469-6692 Time: See complicated schedule here
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