Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone

Chicago and Pizza

Borelli’s Pizzeria - 2124 West Lawrence Avenue

Years ago I stopped by an open mic at Borelli’s Pizza and made a big impression, so host Trisha Ricketts invited me back for an all-star bash.

Captain Ambivalent’s Every Kind Of Talent Show

The Nest - 803 Franklin St - Pay what you will

A wonderful evening with Joel Brussell, Kurt Acton, Janet Beutner, and Mike O. Miss Anthropic was there in her secret identity singing along to all the words.

Stars Over Valpo

Valparaiso University Center for the Performing Arts, Deusenberg Recital Hall - - $20

Part of an evening of local talent benefit for community radio station WVLP.

New Song Lyrics: My Male Ego
03/28/19 - Inspired by a reference in someone else's song to a time Amelia Earhart got lost in the fog and landed in a field in Ireland. I guess this is my contribution to Women's History Month.

Captain Ambivalent’s Every Kind Of Talent Show 2: Electric Boogaloo

The Nest - 803 Franklin St - Pay what you will

No snow! We had “a man who doesn’t understand why the hamburger is only helped and not the hot dog,” Tedward, Janet Beutner, and the amazing laid back hiphop jazz band Rhymer Educator.

Captain Ambivalent’s Every Kind Of Talent Show Debut

The Nest - 803 Franklin St - Pay what you will

Off to a good start despite the winter storm! The audience was wonderful and the performers amazing.

Community Radio “Art On The Air” Program

In town at 103.1 FM or worldwide at WVLP.org.

Enter… The Turkanator!

I may have had a little too much time on my hands visiting family over Thanksgiving… but that’s how legends are born.

New Song Lyrics: Enter… The Turkinator! Theme Song
12/02/18 - For a very silly web comic.

Hosting Halloween Open Mic

Front Porch Music - 505 E. Lincolnway - $3 performers / $4 listeners

It’s the annual Future Halloween party! I did a set from 7:30 to 8:00 then opened things up to the list – there were amazing artists old and new.

“Uncle Fun: You’re The One” Documentary Screening

The Nest - 803 Franklin St - $7 advance/$10 at door

I have an original song and some other music bits in this documentary by Laura Force Scruggs about the iconic late novelty and toy store and the magic man behind it. I was the opening act for the screening with a half hour set.

Replaced By A Robot

Elgin Fringe Festival - 15 Ziegler Court

Box office is at 15 Ziegler Court; allow time to walk to the show at Elgin Public House 219 E. Chicago St. You can order food and drinks at the bar and bring them in!