Tracy Morgan talks health, touring & television
“Don’t call it a comeback,” Tracy Morgan said on his recent visit to “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” so we will simply call his return to touring, television and all things comedy – a dream come true for his legions of…
Paula Poundstone on her love of stand-up & Chicago
Since starting out in comedy at the tender age of 19, Paula Poundstone has provided insightful, discerning jokes at every turn. Whether she is interacting with audience members – something Poundstone loves to do…
Denis Leary & co-stars talk FX comedy Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll
On Saturday, June 13, attendees of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival were treated to a special screening of Denis Leary’s new series, “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll,” which is set to premiere on FX July 16. The show revolves around…
Maria Bamford talks Benched, Arrested D & stand-up
Maria Bamford is a unique and hilarious stand-up comedian and actress who has appeared in ground-breaking TV shows like “Arrested Development” and “Louie.” Her voice-over work has been featured on “Adventure Time”…
Marc Maron shares details on new special filmed in Chicago
On June 6, “WTF” host Marc Maron is stopping by The Vic Theatre in Chicago to perform a pair of stand-up shows that are being filmed for his next comedy special. Bobcat Goldthwait will be on hand to direct the project as…
Jessica Lea Mayfield talks Seth Avett collab & Elliott Smith
Jessica Lea Mayfield is a prolific singer-songwriter who recorded her first EP at the tender age of 15. Three records later, her delicate vocals, poetic lyrics and thoughtful musicianship have touched music fans all over the…
Tim Heidecker talks Decker Con & future of On Cinema
“On Cinema” host and “Decker” mastermind, Tim Heidecker, has a lot on his plate. He is recently engaged, busy managing his son’s budding acting career and juggling his many award-worthy projects “brewing” on the…
The show business wisdom of Neil Hamburger
Known as America’s Funnyman, Neil Hamburger is the king of snappy one-liners. He performs almost 400 shows a year and has worked with cutting-edge comedians like Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim and Tenacious D. He is…
Get high on laughs with Ron Funches this 4/20
April 20 holds a special place on the calendars of stoners everywhere, but Chicago fans of this herbalicious holiday are in for a real treat as Ron Funches and Chris D’Elia – both of the hit NBC comedy, “Undateable”…
Pixies' guitarist Joey Santiago talks new music, touring & more
The Pixies are about to be really busy. On May 1, they are performing at the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, TN before making their way across the U.S. on a cross-country tour throughout the rest…