Event History
Media appearances only > | One-man shows only > | Concerts only > | Variety lineups only > | Open mic features only >
Chesterton, IndianaSun 08/06/23 @ 3:00 PM – 04:00 PMChesterton Art FairChicago, IL MEDIASat 07/29/23 played “Frozen Burrito”The Midnight SpecialPODCAST MEDIAMon 07/03/23 Interviewed by Melissa Davis on my Top 5 Comedy SongsWFYI’s Small Studio Signal BoostHammond, IndianaSat 09/24/22 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (doors open at 1:00)half hour set at the Tenth Spoo Willoughby Hoe Down and CornboilPaul Henry’s Art GalleryElgin, IllinoisSat 09/10/22 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PMOne-Man Show “Captain Ambivalent Tries To Make A Solo Rom Com”Elgin Fringe Festival – Blue Box CafeElgin, IllinoisSat 09/10/22 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMOne-Man Show “Captain Ambivalent Tries To Make A Solo Rom Com”Elgin Fringe Festival – Blue Box CafeElgin, IllinoisFri 09/09/22 @ 4:40 PM – 5:00 PMConcert previewDowntown Farmers’ MarketMichigan City, IndianaSat 09/03/22 @ 1:45 PM – 2:30 PMMichigan City OktoberfestMichigan City, Indiana MEDIAWed 08/31/22 “Michigan City finally brings back Oktoberfest for Labor Day weekend”Michigan City Post-TribuneValparaiso, IN MEDIAWed 08/31/22 “The Figbeats, Lung, Captain Ambivalent and other bands to play Oktoberfest in Michigan City”Northwest Indiana TimesChesterton, IndianaSun 08/07/22 @ 3:00 PM – 04:00 PMChesterton Art FairLocal Public Radio, Podcast MEDIAWed 07/27/22 Chesterton Art Fair advance publicityArt On The AirPodcast MEDIAThu 06/09/22 Weekly podcast guestInterview re featured song “No One Believes Me (Satirical Stranger Things Song)”The FuMPPodcast MEDIAWed 03/02/22 Discussing John Williams’ best non-Star Wars scoresWSTR Galactic Public AccessNational MEDIASat 11/27/21 Played “She Takes Bad Selfies – Polka”Doctor DementoPodcast MEDIAThu 11/18/21 Weekly podcast guestInterview re featured song “She Takes Bad Selfies – Polka”The FuMPVirtualThu 10/07/21 @ 6:30 PM EDTJokerJokerTVNashville, TennesseeSun 10/03/21 @ 9:00 PM Springwater Supper Club & LoungeAthens, GeorgiaSat 10/02/21 @ 7:00 PM Private PartyWilmington, North CarolinaFri 10/01/21 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMFermentalWilmington, North CarolinaThu 09/30/21 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMThe Barzarre Circus NightFredericksburg, VirginiaTue 09/28/21 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMThe Recreation Center FXBGYoungstown, OhioSun 09/26/21 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMWestside BowlHuntington, West VirginiaSat 09/25/21 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMBahnhof WVrsthaus & BiergartenHuntington, West VirginiaFri 09/24/21 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMBahnhof WVrsthaus & BiergartenDetroit, MichiganThu 09/23/21 @ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMCadieux CafeHuntington, WV MEDIAThu 09/23/21 Mention in “Tri-State Happenings: ‘Captain Ambivalent’…”The Herald-DispatchFredericksburg, VA MEDIAWed 09/22/21 Interview “Captain Ambivalent pairs funny lyrics with polka power”The Free Lance-StarCanton, OhioWed 09/22/21 @ 9:00 PM – MIDNIGHTwith Alicia Leigh Rogers and Paul ReynoldsBuzzbin Art & Music ShopBrownsburg, IndianaTue 09/21/21 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMBooks & Brews BrownsburgNorthern Virginia MEDIATue 09/21/21 Interview “Superhero Songwriter ‘Captain Ambivalent’ To Sing”Potomac Local NewsAlma, MichiganSat 09/18/21 @ 9:00 PM – 10:00 PMHighland BlushAlma, MichiganSat 09/18/21 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMHighland BlushUrbana, IllinoisThu 09/16/21 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSipyardZionsville, IndianaWed 09/15/21 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMBooks & Brews ZionsvilleVirtualTue 09/14/21 – Sat 09/25/21 EDT Online on demandOne-Man Show “Captain Ambivalent Is In Denial”KeyBank Rochester Fringe FestivalCanandaigua, New York MEDIAMon 09/13/21 Mention in “New features, same vibe: KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival Goes Live”Daily Messenger/MPNnow.comElgin, IllinoisSat 09/11/21 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMOne-Man Show “Captain Ambivalent Tries To Make A Solo Rom Com”Elgin Fringe Festival – Exhibition Hall at Hemmens Cultural CenterElgin, IllinoisFri 09/10/21 @ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PMOne-Man Show “Captain Ambivalent Tries To Make A Solo Rom Com”Elgin Fringe Festival – Exhibition Hall at Hemmens Cultural CenterElgin, IllinoisThu 09/09/21 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMOne-Man Show “Captain Ambivalent Tries To Make A Solo Rom Com”Elgin Fringe Festival – Exhibition Hall at Hemmens Cultural CenterElgin, IllinoisWed 09/08/21 @ 6:00 PM Elgin Fringe Festival Preview Party (3 mins per artist)Martini RoomElgin, IL MEDIAFri 09/03/21 Mention in “Spotlight: Ready for the Fringe? Elgin’s arts celebration returns for its 8th year”Daily HeraldElgin, IL MEDIAWed 09/01/21 Mention in “Uncurated slate of artists at Elgin Fringe Festival allows audiences ‘to take a chance'”Daily HeraldPodcast MEDIAWed 09/01/21 Interview and songsWSTR Galactic Public AccessElgin, IL MEDIAMon 08/23/21 Photo in “Elgin Fringe Fest ‘showcases some of the most exciting, unique experiences you can have in the performing arts,’ director says”Elgin Courier-NewsChesterton, IndianaSun 08/08/21 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMChesterton Art FairMichigan City, IndianaSat 08/07/21 @ 12:15 PM – 12:45 PMTaste of Michigan CityWhiting, IndianaSat 07/24/21 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMPierogi Fest® (Main Stage)Podcast MEDIAThu 05/13/21 Weekly podcast guestInterview re featured song “Are We There Yet?”The FuMPPodcast MEDIATue 05/04/21 Played “Goin’ Jawa Rap” 1:24:45 inWSTR Galactic Public AccessWaukegan, IL MEDIAWed 03/24/21 “Captain Ambivalent brings accordion, satirical songs to Three Brothers Theatre in Waukegan”Lake County News-SunPodcast MEDIAThu 02/18/21 Interview re featured song “Goin’ Jawa Rap”The FuMPVirtualTue 11/10/20 – Thurs 12/31/20 Extended Run!One-Man Show “Captain Ambivalent Is In Denial”Elgin Finge Festival – Virtual EditionVirtualSun 10/04/20 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMMusical guest for Facebook Live Closing Party and Awards CeremonyElgin Finge Festival – Virtual EditionVirtual MEDIAMon 09/21/20 Interview on Facebook LiveElgin Finge Festival – Virtual EditionLocal Public Radio, Podcast MEDIAFri 09/11/20 Spotlight interviewArt On The AirVirtualFri 09/04/20 – Sun 10/04/20 Any time on your deviceOne-Man Show “Captain Ambivalent Is In Denial”Elgin Finge Festival – Virtual EditionElgin, IL MEDIAThu 09/03/20 Mention in “Show goes on for 2020 Elgin Fringe Fest, with mix of live and online performances starting Friday”Elgin Courier-NewsElgin, IL MEDIAThu 08/27/20 Mention in “Elgin Fringe Festival offers a mix of virtual, live events”Elgin Courier-NewsElgin, IL MEDIAWed 08/26/20 “It’s Fringe Festival Time In Elgin”Elgin Courier-NewsVirtualThu 07/30/20 – Sun 08/02/2020Virtual exhibit hall “Looking Glass”Gen Con OnlineMichigan City, INSat 02/15/20 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setThe NestMichigan City, INFri 01/24/20 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setFootlight PlayersMichigan City, INSat 01/18/20 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setThe NestMichigan City, INSat 12/21/19 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setThe NestChicago, ILFri 11/22/19 @ 8:00 PM Variety Lineup “South Specific: Personal Storytelling on the South Side”Beverly Area Planning AssociationValparaiso, IndianaThu 10/31/19 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicMichigan City, INSat 10/19/19 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setThe NestFacebook LiveSun 10/06/19 @ 10:00 AM 10:00 AM – 10:00 PMVariety Lineup Local music lineupProject Zongo TelethonMichigan City, INSat 10/05/19 @ 7:00 PM One-Man Show “Fear The Accordion”The NestMichigan City, INSat 09/21/19 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setThe NestValparaiso, INSat 09/21/19 @ 1:00 PM – 1:30 PMVariety Lineup ArtBlast FestivalArt Barn School of ArtElgin, IllinoisFri 09/13/19 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMSave The Orcs “Benefit”Elgin Fringe Festival – Blue Box CafeElgin, IL MEDIATue 09/03/19 Mention and photo in “More than 100 performances set for ‘innovative, uncurated’ Elgin Fringe Festival”Daily HeraldMichigan City, INSat 08/17/19 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setThe NestChicago, ILFri 08/09/19 @ 7:30 PM Variety Lineup Three Cat Poductions’ Cabaret On The LakeBerger Park Coach HouseIndianapolis, INSun 08/04/19 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMRoving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSun 08/04/19 @ 11:30 AM – 12:00 PMExhibit Hall StageGen ConIndianapolis, INSun 08/04/19 @ 10:00 AM – 10:30 AMRoving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/03/19 @ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMRoving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/03/19 @ 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMCrossroads StageGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/03/19 @ 1:30 PM – 2:00 PMExhibit Hall StageGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/03/19 @ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMRoving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/03/19 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMRoving EntertainerGen ConValparaiso, INSun 07/28/19 @ 3:00 PM – 9:30 PMVariety Lineup Front Porch Music FestivalCentral Park PlazaWhiting, IndianaSat 07/27/19 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMPierogi Fest® (Main Stage)Valparaiso, IN MEDIASat 07/27/19 Mention in “Front Porch Music staff rallies to rock in the park”Northwest Indiana TimesMichigan City, INSat 07/20/19 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setThe NestMichigan City, INSat 06/15/19 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setThe NestWaukegan, ILSat 06/01/19 @ 8:00 PM One-Man Show “Fear The Accordion”Three Brothers TheatreMichigan City, INSat 05/18/19 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setThe NestPodcast MEDIAMon 05/13/19 Theme song contest entry! Segment starts at 7:40.Nobody Listens To Paula PoundstoneChicago, ILSat 05/04/19 @ 6:00 PM Open Mic Feature Borelli’s PizzeriaMichigan City, INSat 04/20/19 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setThe NestValparaiso, IN MEDIAMon 04/15/19 Quoted in “Stars Over Valpo” reportValpolife.comValparaiso, INSun 04/14/19 @ 6:00 PM Variety Lineup “Stars Over Valpo” benefit for WVLPValparaiso University Center for the Performing Arts, Deusenberg Recital HallMichigan City, INSat 03/23/19 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setThe NestMichigan City, INSat 01/26/19 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setThe NestNorthwest Indiana MEDIAFri 01/18/19 “Take your talent to ‘Captain Ambivalent’s Talent Show’ in Michigan City”Dig The DunesLocal Public Radio, Podcast MEDIAMon 12/10/18 Rebroadcast 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMArt On The AirLocal Public Radio, Podcast MEDIAFri 12/07/18 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMInterview with live performancesArt On The AirValparaiso, IndianaThu 10/25/18 @ 7:30 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicMichigan City, INSat 10/13/18 @ 7:00 PM Variety Lineup “Uncle Fun: You’re The One” documentary screeningThe NestElgin, IllinoisSat 09/15/18 @ 6:00 PM One-Man Show “Replaced By A Robot”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IllinoisSat 09/15/18 @ 1:30 PM One-Man Show “Replaced By A Robot”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IllinoisFri 09/14/18 @ 7:30 PM One-Man Show “Replaced By A Robot”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IllinoisThu 09/13/18 @ 9:00 PM One-Man Show “Replaced By A Robot”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IL MEDIAWed 09/05/18 Mention in “Fringe Festival offers performances, after parties in Elgin”Daily HeraldIndianapolis, INSun 08/26/18 @ 6:00 PM One-Man Show “Happy Fun Time At The Complex”IndyFringe ComedySportzIndianapolis, INSat 08/25/18 @ 10:30 PM One-Man Show “Happy Fun Time At The Complex”IndyFringe ComedySportzIndianapolis, INFri 08/24/18 @ 9:00 PM One-Man Show “Happy Fun Time At The Complex”IndyFringe ComedySportzBlog MEDIAFri 08/24/18 Featured in “Star Tunes: Five Lesser Known Star Wars Inspired Jams”The Pop InsiderIndianapolis, INMon 08/20/18 @ 6:00 PM One-Man Show “Happy Fun Time At The Complex”IndyFringe ComedySportzIndianapolis, INSun 08/19/18 @ 1:30 PM One-Man Show “Happy Fun Time At The Complex”IndyFringe ComedySportzIndianapolis MEDIASun 08/19/18 “… a tongue-in-cheek, satirical look at the American landscape since we all fell asleep one night in 2016 and awakened in disbelief, confusion, and despair… It’s about the lyrics. And that’s why you should go and listen to this show.”ReviewIndyFringe Talks BlogIndianapolis, INSat 08/18/18 @ 6:00 PM One-Man Show “Happy Fun Time At The Complex”IndyFringe ComedySportzIndianapolis, IN MEDIASat 08/18/18 “… a rollicking, entertaining hour full of lots of great music and lots of family-friendly fun.”ReviewPlays With John and Wendy BlogIndianapolis, INSun 08/05/18 @ 3:00 PM – 3:30 PMCrossroads StageGen ConIndianapolis, INSun 08/05/18 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PMRoving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSun 08/05/18 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMRoving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/04/18 @ 4:30 PM – 5:00 PMRoving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/04/18 @ 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMExhibit Hall StageGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/04/18 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMRoving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/04/18 @ 12:30 PM – 1:00 PMRoving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/04/18 @ 12:00 PM – 12:30 PMCrossroads StageGen ConValparaiso, INSun 07/29/18 @ 3:00 PM Variety Lineup Front Porch Music FestivalCentral Park PlazaWhiting, INSat 07/28/18 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMPierogi Fest® (Polka Stage)Louisville, KYSun 07/15/18 @ 10:00 PM One-Man Show “Happy Fun Time At The Complex”Louisville Fringe Festival at Four Pegs Beer LoungeLouisville, KYSat 07/14/18 @ 10:00 PM One-Man Show “Happy Fun Time At The Complex”Louisville Fringe Festival at Monnik Beer Co.Louisville, KYFri 07/13/18 @ 7:00 PM One-Man Show “Happy Fun Time At The Complex”Louisville Fringe Festival at KaijuElgin, IllinoisWed 07/04/18 @ 10:00 AM Variety Lineup Americana Jubilee!Elgin Fringe FestivalChicago, ILSun 06/10/18 @ 7:00 PM Screening Uncle Fun: You’re The OneChicago, ILSun 06/10/18 @ 2:00 PM Screening Uncle Fun: You’re The OneChicago, ILSun 06/10/18 @ 11:30 AM Screening Uncle Fun: You’re The OneChicago, IL MEDIASat 04/14/18 Played “Heisenberg”The Midnight SpecialThree Oaks, MI MEDIASun 02/04/18 Photo in “A Lighthearted Open Mic Night”Harbor County NewsElgin, ILFri 02/02/18 @ 8:00 PM One-Man Show Valentines lineup with magician William Pack and storyteller David BoyleSide Street Studio ArtsChicago, ILFri 12/08/17 @ 7:30 PM Variety Lineup Three Cat Poductions’ Cabaret On The LakeBerger Park Coach HouseValparaiso, IndianaSun 11/12/17 @ 3:00 PM Variety Lineup Benefit for ‘Home Away From Home’Front Porch MusicValparaiso, IndianaThu 10/26/17 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicElgin, IllinoisSat 09/16/17 @ 4:30 PM One-Man Show “The Dark Nut Rises”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IllinoisFri 09/15/17 @ 7:30 PM One-Man Show “The Dark Nut Rises”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IL MEDIAFri 09/15/17 “Captain Ambivalent’s catchy songs and clever insights will have you saying to yourself “oh yeah, that’s right” before he moves on to the next part of his nerdy tale. A crowd-pleaser with an accordion, this show is definitely worth seeing”ReviewElgin WalkaboutElgin, IllinoisThu 09/14/17 @ 7:30 PM One-Man Show “The Dark Nut Rises”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IllinoisWed 09/13/17 @ 6:00 PM Blimp raising followed by three minute previews at Martini’sElgin Fringe Festival – Blue Box CafeElgin, IL MEDIATue 09/12/17 Mention in “Elgin Fringe Festival returns this week”Daily HeraldIndianapolis, INSun 08/20/17 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMRoving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSun 08/20/17 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMCrossroads StageGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/19/17 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMRoving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/19/17 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMCrossroads StageGen ConThree Oaks, MISat 08/05/17 @ 10:00 AM Variety Lineup Talent show/contestCarver ParkValparaiso, INSun 07/30/17 @ 3:00 PM Variety Lineup Front Porch Music FestivalCentral Park PlazaWhiting, INSat 07/29/17 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMPierogi Fest® (Polka Stage)Pittsburgh, PA MEDIAWed 04/05/17 “Unpredictable Treasure: The Fringe Fest Day 3” reviewPittsburgh In The RoundPittsburgh, PASun 04/02/17 @ 8:00 PM One-Man Show “Laundry Night”Pittsburgh Fringe / Artist Image ResourcesPittsburgh, PA MEDIASat 04/01/17 “Friday Fringe at AIR” reviewPittsburgh In The RoundPittsburgh, PASat 04/01/17 @ 1:00 PM One-Man Show “Laundry Night”Pittsburgh Fringe / Artist Image ResourcesPittsburgh, PAFri 03/31/17 @ 6:15 PM One-Man Show “Laundry Night”Pittsburgh Fringe / Artist Image ResourcesValparaiso, IndianaThu 10/27/16 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicSouth Bend, INMon 09/26/16 @ 11:45 AM – 1:15 PMRed Table Plaza Lunchtime Concert SeriesElgin, IllinoisSun 09/18/16 @ 4:30 PM One-Man Show “Laundry Night”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IllinoisSat 09/17/16 @ 6:00 PM One-Man Show “Laundry Night”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IllinoisSat 09/17/16 @ 2:00 PM Family FringeElgin Fringe FestivalElgin, ILSat 09/17/16 @ 2:00 PM Family FringeElgin Fringe – Hemmens Cultural CenterElgin, IllinoisSat 09/17/16 @ 12:00 PM Meet The Artist lunch with me and Madeline HicksElgin Fringe Festival – Blue Box CafeElgin, IL MEDIAThu 09/15/16 “Captain Ambivalent is a nerd-rock virtuoso on a sparkly gold accordion, as well as an array of toy instruments, augmented by multimedia, multiple costume changes, and a blast from the past animated by forced air.”ReviewThe Elgin ReviewElgin, IllinoisThu 09/15/16 @ 9:00 PM One-Man Show “Laundry Night”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IllinoisWed 09/14/16 @ 6:00 PM Blimp raising followed by three minute previews at Martini’sElgin Fringe Festival – Blue Box CafeElgin, IL MEDIATue 09/13/16 Photo in “New acts, more artists add depth, variety to Elgin Fringe Festival”Daily HeraldPodcast MEDIAMon 09/12/16 Interview with live performancesAre You Famous Yet?Chicago, IL MEDIASat 09/10/16 Played “You Can’t Sing, You’re Ugly, And The Sixties Are Over”The Midnight SpecialValparaiso, IndianaThu 09/08/16 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicElgin, IL MEDIAWed 09/07/16 Photo in “Elgin festival puts the Fringe front and center”Elgin Courier-NewsSouth Bend, INMon 08/29/16 @ 11:45 AM – 1:15 PMRed Table Plaza Lunchtime Concert SeriesIndianapolis, INSun 08/07/16 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMCrossroads StageGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/06/16 @ 4:30 PM – 4:45 PMExhibit Hall StageGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/06/16 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMCrossroads StageGen ConValparaiso, INSun 07/31/16 @ 3:00 PM Variety Lineup Front Porch Music FestivalCentral Park PlazaElgin, ILFri 02/12/16 @ 8:00 PM One-Man Show With David Boyle and Kelly BoltonSide Street Studio ArtsElgin, IL MEDIAWed 02/03/16 Mention in “Celebrating Valentine’s Day through art, performance in Elgin”Daily HeraldChicago, ILSun 01/10/16 @ 7:00 PM One-Man Show With storytellers Jen Bosworth and host David BoyleChicago Solo Theatre at Chicago DramatistsValparaiso, IndianaThu 10/29/15 @ 7:30 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicValparaiso, IndianaSun 10/11/15 @ 3:00 PM Variety Lineup Benefit for ‘Home Away From Home’Front Porch MusicElgin, IllinoisSun 09/20/15 @ 12:30 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IllinoisSat 09/19/15 @ 3:30 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IllinoisFri 09/18/15 @ 4:00 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”Elgin Fringe FestivalElgin, IllinoisThu 09/17/15 @ 7:00 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”Elgin Fringe FestivalChicago, ILSun 09/13/15 @ 2:30 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”Chicago Fringe Festival CCJP GymChicago, ILSat 09/12/15 @ 7:00 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”Chicago Fringe Festival CCJP GymChicago, ILThu 09/10/15 @ 10:00 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”Chicago Fringe Festival CCJP GymChicago, ILSat 09/05/15 @ 2:30 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”Chicago Fringe Festival CCJP GymChicago, ILThu 09/03/15 @ 8:30 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”Chicago Fringe Festival CCJP GymElgin, IL MEDIAWed 09/02/15 ProfileBravo (arts and culture paper)Indianapolis, INSun 08/23/15 @ 4:30 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”IndyFringe/Marrott CenterIndianapolis, INSat 08/22/15 @ 10:30 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”IndyFringe/Marrott CenterIndianapolis, IN MEDIAThu 08/20/15 ReviewJay Harvey Upstage BlogIndianapolis, INWed 08/19/15 @ 6:00 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”IndyFringe/Marrott CenterIndianapolis, IN MEDIATue 08/18/15 ReviewNUVO (alternative/arts paper)Indianapolis, IN MEDIATue 08/18/15 ReviewPlays With John and Wendy BlogIndianapolis, INSun 08/16/15 @ 7:30 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”IndyFringe/Marrott CenterIndianapolis, INSat 08/15/15 @ 1:30 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”IndyFringe/Marrott CenterIndianapolis, INFri 08/14/15 @ 9:00 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”IndyFringe/Marrott CenterIndianapolis, IN MEDIAWed 08/12/15 interview: “Chatting Up The Captain”NUVO (alternative/arts paper)Valparaiso, INSun 08/09/15 @ 3:00 PM Variety Lineup Front Porch Music FestivalCentral Park PlazaFort Wayne, INSat 08/08/15 @ 5:30 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”Fort Wayne Fringe FestivalFort Wayne, INFri 08/07/15 @ 6:00 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie”Fort Wayne Fringe FestivalIndianapolis, INSun 08/02/15 @ 2:00 PM Exhibit Hall StageGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/01/15 @ 10:00 AM Exhibit Hall StageGen ConSouth Bend, INThu 07/30/15 @ 11:45 AM – 1:15 PMRed Table Plaza Lunchtime Concert SeriesNationwide TV MEDIAWed 07/29/15 10th Anniversary Special montage behind Piers Morgan saying “I quickly realized I would have absolutely no idea what was coming out next on stage,” about 54 minutes inAmerica’s Got TalentWhiting, INSat 07/25/15 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMPierogi Fest® (Polka Stage)South Bend, IN MEDIAThu 07/23/15 “The Thousand Mile Song”WNIT Michiana’s Rising StarValparaiso, IndianaSun 07/19/15 @ 3:00 PM Variety Lineup Benefit by local musicians to help friend and colleague Mami Matsuda get a new carFront Porch MusicWaukegan, ILSat 06/20/15 @ 8:00 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie” extended versionThree Brothers TheatreWaukegan, ILFri 06/19/15 @ 8:00 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie” extended versionThree Brothers TheatreHammond, INSat 06/13/15 @ 6:45 PM Variety Lineup Live In The VilleSouth Bend, INFri 06/05/15 @ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMDowntown South Bend First FridaysNationwide TV MEDIATue 06/02/15 Cameo in dance-off segment playing “Pump Up The Jam” solo on accordion just past the third commercial breakAmerica’s Got TalentSouth Bend, INSat 05/23/15 @ 6:45 PM Private PartyFish Lake, INSat 05/09/15 @ 2:00 PM Private PartyInternational MEDIAThu 03/05/15 Semi-Finalist (Comedy/Novelty)International Songwriting CompetitionPodcast MEDIAMon 11/17/14 Explained why Captain Ambivalent was their favorite guest in their first fifty episodesAre You Famous Yet?Valparaiso, IndianaThu 10/23/14 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicHobart, INSun 10/12/14 @ 2:00 PM Variety Lineup Front Porch Days weekendCounty Line OrchardChesterton, INSun 09/28/14 @ 1:00 PM Oktoberfest on the IslandWaterbird Banquet CenterChicago, ILSat 09/27/14 @ 7:00 PM Variety Lineup Otherworld Theatre’s Celestial Gala, Gallery Bar ChicagoChicago, ILSun 08/31/14 @ 7:30 PM Chicago Fringe Festival benefitFischman Liquors & TavernMichigan City, INSun 08/24/14 @ 1:30 PM Southern Shore Art AssociationChicago, ILFri 08/22/14 @ 7:30 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie” for Three Cat Productions‘ SOLO Chicago FestivalBerger Park Coach HouseIndianapolis, INSun 08/17/14 @ 10:00 AM Roving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/16/14 @ 10:00 AM Roving EntertainerGen ConMiller Beach, INSat 08/09/14 @ 3:00 PM Variety Lineup Benefit for Renee Ohrn FoundationThe Fearless FestivalSouth Bend, IN MEDIAFri 08/08/14 Live “Are We There Yet?”WNIT Michiana’s Rising StarValparaiso, INSun 08/03/14 @ 3:00 PM Variety Lineup Front Porch Music FestivalCentral Park PlazaSouth Bend, IN MEDIAThu 07/31/14 Live “Eclipsed By Your Behind”WNIT Michiana’s Rising StarSouth Bend, INWed 07/30/14 @ 11:45 AM – 1:15 PMRed Table Plaza Lunchtime Concert SeriesLocal MEDIASat 07/26/14 Cameo on “PierogiFest” SegmentMANCOW TVWhiting, INSat 07/26/14 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMPierogi Fest® (Polka Stage)Podcast MEDIAMon 07/07/14 Interview with live performancesAre You Famous Yet?LaPorte, INMon 06/30/14 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Musical guest for poetry open micTemple News AgencyChesterton, INSat 06/28/14 @ 2:00 PM Rock The Island! Music for MS fundraiserWaterbird Banquet CenterChicago, ILSun 06/22/14 @ 3:00 PM Benefit for Chicago Fringe FestivalEli’s Cheesecake WorldSouth Bend, INWed 06/11/14 @ 11:45 AM – 1:15 PMRed Table Plaza Lunchtime Concert SeriesChicago, ILSat 06/07/14 @ 6:00 PM Variety Lineup With local writers, dancers, filmmakers, actors and directors creating all new short works in 20 hoursEx-Pats Theatre CompanyMichigan City, INSat 05/17/14 @ 11:30 AM Guest musician for Grace College and PACER extended learning program poetry workshopIndiana State PrisonWaukegan, ILSat 04/26/14 @ 8:00 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie” extended versionThree Brothers TheatreWaukegan, ILFri 04/25/14 @ 8:00 PM One-Man Show “Pirate Ninja Zombie” extended versionThree Brothers TheatreSalem, OR MEDIAWed 04/09/14 Interview with live performancesTara Hathaway’s “More Accordion!”South Bend, IN MEDIASun 04/06/14 Sunday print edition photo promoting 4/1 web videoSouth Bend TribuneSouth Bend, IN MEDIATue 04/01/14 “The Hero Song” (with dinosaur) on the “Press Play” video seriesSouth Bend TribuneValparaiso, IndianaSat 02/15/14 @ 8:00 PM Pirate Ninja Zombie CD Release Show with help from Bocca MusicaFront Porch MusicValparaiso, IN MEDIATue 02/04/14 Interview with live performancesMickey Camp’s “Songs From Camp”South Bend, INSat 11/23/13 @ 7:30 PM Variety Lineup Firehouse Variety Hour with Gordy YoungSouth Bend Civic TheatreSouth Bend, INFri 11/22/13 @ 7:30 PM Variety Lineup Firehouse Variety Hour with Gordy YoungSouth Bend Civic TheatreValparaiso, IndianaThu 10/31/13 @ 7:30 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicIndianapolis, INFri 10/18/13 @ 7:30 PM Playing break for the Punkin Holler BoysMelody InnLaPorte, INMon 09/09/13 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Musical guest for poetry open micTemple News AgencyValparaiso, INSat 09/07/13 @ 4:00 PM Variety Lineup Front Porch Music stagePopcorn FestivalIndianapolis, INSun 08/18/13 @ 10:00 AM Roving EntertainerGen ConIndianapolis, INSat 08/17/13 @ 10:00 AM Roving EntertainerGen ConChicago, ILTue 08/13/13 @ 9:00 PM Open Mic Feature Contest finalistAbbey Pub Green RoomValparaiso, IN MEDIAMon 08/05/13 Mention in “Front Porch Festival unites music lovers”Northwest Indiana TimesValparaiso, INSun 08/04/13 @ 3:00 PM Variety Lineup Front Porch Music FestivalCentral Park PlazaHobart, INSat 08/03/13 @ 2:00 PM Private PartySouth Bend, IN MEDIAFri 08/02/13 Live “Everything”WNIT Michiana’s Rising StarMerrillville, IN MEDIAFri 07/26/13 Played “Captain Ambivalent Theme Song” during interview with Chad Clifford about the First Annual Front Porch Music Festival89.1 FM The LakeshoreLaPorte, INMon 07/08/13 @ 7:00 PM Open Mic Feature Musical guest for poetry open micTemple News AgencySouth Bend, INFri 06/14/13 @ 7:00 PM With Caleb HawkinsChicory CafeChicago, ILWed 06/12/13 @ 8:00 PM With Caleb Hawkins and Laura JoyUncommon Ground on DevonMichigan City, INFri 06/07/13 @ 8:00 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setMain Street TheatreValparaiso, IndianaThu 06/06/13 @ 7:30 PM Open Mic Feature Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicSouth Bend, INSat 05/25/13 @ 3:15 PM Variety Lineup Public live regionals for WNIT’s Michiana’s Rising Star programKroc Corps Community CenterGurnee, ILFri 05/24/13 @ 12:30 PM Half hour sets at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:00, and 5:00Six Flags Great AmericaChicago, IL MEDIASun 05/12/13 Played “Rebecca’s Reindeer-Snowflake Christmas Socks”WXRT Local AnestheticValparaiso, IN MEDIAFri 05/03/13 Live variety benefit program with infamous accordion breakdown and a capella version of “Eclipsed By Your Behind”WVLP-LPValparaiso, INSun 04/07/13 @ 6:00 PM Variety Lineup “Stars Over Valpo” benefit for WVLP-LPValparaiso University Center for the Performing Arts, Deusenberg Recital HallBloomington, INSat 03/23/13 @ 7:00 PM With Ryan Humbert opening for Caleb HawkinsRachel’s CafeOak Park, ILSat 03/02/13 @ 6:30 PM With Caleb HawkinsEastgate CafeLouisville, KYSat 02/16/13 @ 7:30 PM Pre-Costume Concert Playing breaks for the Juggernaut Jug BandClifton’s PizzaLouisville, KYFri 02/15/13 @ 8:30 PM Pre-Costume Concert Playing breaks for the Juggernaut Jug BandClifton’s PizzaChicago, ILMon 02/04/13 @ 9:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert Michael Riser’s Rising Stars songwriter showcaseHard Rock CafeMichigan City, INFri 01/04/13 @ 5:30 PM Pre-Costume Concert First Fridays CelebrationLubeznik Center For The ArtsIndianapolis, INSat 12/22/12 @ 7:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert Opening for Caleb HawkinsLazy Daze Coffee HouseValparaiso, INFri 11/30/12 @ 7:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert Cornucopia Coffee CompanyMerrillville, IN MEDIAThu 11/29/12 Song and interview on Tavis Buchan’s “Lakeshore Drive” show 4:40-5:0089.1 FM The LakeshoreBloomington, INFri 11/02/12 @ 7:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert opening for Sukie Conley and Caleb HawkinsThe Pour House CafeNorthwest IN MEDIAMon 10/29/12 Feature “Kidnapped dreams? Captain Ambivalent to the rescue”Post-TribuneValparaiso, IndianaSat 10/13/12 @ 8:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert With Caleb Hawkins and Sukie ConleyFront Porch MusicMerrillville, IN MEDIAThu 10/11/12 Song and interview on Tavis Buchan’s “Lakeshore Drive” show 4:40-5:0089.1 FM The LakeshoreValparaiso, IN MEDIATue 10/09/12 Interview with live performancesMickey Camp’s “Songs From Camp”LaPorte, INMon 10/01/12 @ 6:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert Musical guest for poetry open micTemple News AgencyValparaiso, INSat 09/08/12 @ 4:30 PM Pre-Costume Concert Front Porch Music stagePopcorn FestivalSan Luis Obispo, CA MEDIAMon 08/27/12 Song on “Songwriters at Play” program/podcastSongwriters At PlaySchaumburg, ILWed 08/15/12 @ 8:30 PM Pre-Costume Concert Michael Riser’s Rising Stars songwriter showcaseChicago City LimitsMiller Beach, INSat 08/04/12 @ 12:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert The Fearless FestivalChicago, ILThu 07/26/12 @ 8:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert “Songs Alive!” showcaseHeartland CafeAtascadero, CAFri 07/20/12 @ 6:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert Last Stage WestSan Louis Obispo, CATue 07/17/12 @ 6:30 PM Pre-Costume Concert “Songwriters At Play” Showcase at Kreuzberg, CACrown Point, INThu 07/12/12 @ 8:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert Night Of ComedyZodiac CafeLaPorte, INMon 07/02/12 @ 7:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert Musical guest for poetry open micTemple News AgencyValparaiso, INWed 06/20/12 @ 7:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert With sketch comedy groupCornucopia Coffee CompanyValparaiso, INSat 05/19/12 @ 10:00 AM Pre-Costume Concert Front Porch Music stageSunset Hill Farm County ParkIndianapolis, INFri 05/18/12 @ 7:30 PM Pre-Costume Concert Playing break for the Punkin Holler BoysMelody InnSchaumburg, ILWed 05/16/12 @ 8:30 PM Michael Riser’s Rising Stars songwriter showcaseChicago City LimitsValparaiso, IN MEDIATue 05/08/12 Interview with live performancesMickey Camp’s “Songs From Camp”Chicago, ILTue 04/24/12 @ 8:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert Contest finalistAbbey Pub Green RoomNational MEDIASat 03/31/12 Played “Captain Ambivalent Theme Song”Doctor DementoValparaiso, IndianaThu 03/29/12 @ 7:30 PM Pre-Costume Concert Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicText Adventure Game MEDIAMon 03/26/12 Victory song at end of text adventure gameNarrow Your EyesHarbor County, MI MEDIAFri 03/16/12 Acorn Theater open mic broadcastWRHC-LPValparaiso, IndianaThu 12/29/11 @ 7:30 PM Pre-Costume Concert Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicValparaiso, IN MEDIASun 11/13/11 Live “Best of Front Porch Open Mic” specialWVLP-LPValparaiso, INSat 09/10/11 @ 3:15 PM Pre-Costume Concert Front Porch Music stagePopcorn FestivalValparaiso, IndianaThu 08/04/11 @ 7:30 PM Pre-Costume Concert Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicValparaiso, IndianaThu 06/30/11 @ 7:30 PM Pre-Costume Concert Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicValparaiso, IndianaThu 04/07/11 @ 7:30 PM Pre-Costume Concert Hosting and 30 minute setFront Porch MusicNashville, INThu 01/24/08 @ 9:00 AM Pre-Costume Concert Open house benefitBrown County YMCAPortage, INSat 09/29/07 @ 1:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert Local music lineupPortage Art FairValparaiso, INSat 09/01/07 @ 7:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert Opening for G’s Livid PennyEspress Yourself Coffee ShopValparaiso, IndianaFri 02/02/07 @ 8:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert With Wry GizmoFront Porch MusicValparaiso, IndianaSat 01/14/06 @ 8:00 PM Pre-Costume Concert With Chance Lindsley SOLD OUTFront Porch Music