We thought it was a joke, too, but it's confirmed: Bonnie "Prince" Billy, a.k.a. William Oldham a.k.a. our favorite chanteur for our most dark + melancholy times, is trying his hand at the old stand-em-up comedy... People are talking, and getting geared up to see yet another version of ol' Billy December 19 at the People Under the Stares show, produced by Drag City Records and the Empty Bottle. We tried to snag a few quotes from him (haha!), but no go, says Dan over at Drag City. That's okay; we still love you, and will support all of your endeavors and artistic paths.

Kumail's on the bill, too. Come see him fresh from slaughtering at the NYC Aspen callbacks this past week.

- Kristy Mangel