One of the things Russell Howard enjoys about his U.S. comedy tours is people-watching in coffee shops without being mobbed and asked for a photo. Not to give the wrong idea, he loves and appreciates the attention when he’s home in the U.K. But for the moment, the popular British comedian can wander U.S. cities […]

Jackie Kashian’s new album is I Am Not the Hero of This Story. To me, she is the hero! The South Milwaukee native was preparing to record the album and had all forty-five minutes ready to go. Then Election Day 2016 happened. Time to write new material, even though it was practically the eve of […]

Do you have JZ’s New Album yet? If not, you’re missing out! Every track has an original and hilarious take on life. Yes, I did say hilarious. No, not that Jay Z! I’m talking about the newer, fresher artist JZ, the one who is badass without being married to Beyonce. This “JZ” is Jenny Zigrino. […]

I’d never spoken with Rita Rudner before, but hanging up the phone I felt the warmth and glow of finally catching up with a good friend. And then I realized I’d just asked one of the greatest comedians of our time for her shoe size (more on that later). Fortunately, Rita Rudner is known as […]

Katherine Biskupic and Leah Frires are the duo Pure & Weary and together their creativity has sparked a show that accomplishes the impossible, or at least what seemed impossible before they did it. Their show Roaring in Our 20s provides an original, healing, comedic perspective on our current confusing sociopolitical times. That would be enough, […]