The People Under the Stares: Indie Rock and Comedy Get Together in Chicago
More on the People Under the Stares show, a new monthly stand-up and music show kicking off tonight at 9 (and again at 11) at Weeds, co-sponsored by the Empty Bottle and Drag City.
The Reader says it's a natural cross-pollination of indie rock and live comedy (witness Eugene Mirman and David Cross making records on SubPop, and Yo La Tengo and the Shins putting stand-ups on as their opening acts).
Producer and host Rian Murphy says "This is an attempt to find a crossover audience for stuff in town that we think is worth people's attention."
Tonight's featured local comedians are TJ Miller, Elizabeth England, and David Angelo, with special guest Fred Armisen of Saturday Night Live.
And, just for fun, the tale of David Angelo's recent embarrassment at having his credit card declined on a $15 tab at a club where he often performs stand-up. According to David, "I am like a 70 year old man and devote a lot of energy to silly things like this." After the snub, he took his bank to task and insisted on an apology, so he could save face, and look like even more of a 70 year old man. The rest of the story, after the jump.
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