Sideshow Goshko Storytelling Series Thursday, 4/27/17

Come see why Sideshow Goshko is named a Time Out NY and a New York Times "Critic's Pick" this Thursday, April 27th, 7pm, at KGB Bar (85 E. 4th Street). We've got a fantastic lineup! Always FREE, always at a Soviet Bar.

photo courtesy Maryanne Ventrice

Award-winning storyteller Leslie Goshko (Huffington Post, Sirius XM radio) invites some of NY’s top writers and storytellers to share true, bizarre tales about their lives. There’s a challenging trivia game and a free wine giveaway where one lucky audience member will walk away with their very own bottle of Sideshow Sauce! Tonight’s stellar lineup includes stories from:

Bill Chambers (The Frigid Festival, artist in residence at Ten Foot Rat Cabaret)

Robin Gelfenbien (Yum's the Word, VH1)

Sandi Marx (Moth Slam Champion, Boston Women's Comedy Festival)

Calvin Cato (San Francisco Sketch Fest, Oxygen Network)

* New York Times "Critic's Pick"
* Time Out NY “Critics’ Pick”
* NY Daily News “Editor’s Pick”
* “a well-programmed night” - The New York Times

What: Sideshow Goshko Storytelling Series

When: Thursday, April 27th, 7pm (doors open 6:30pm)

Where: KGB Bar (85 E. 4th Street, 2nd Floor), named "Best literary venue in NYC" by New York Magazine, 212- 505-3360 

How Much: Free

You Now Have a Date for Saturday Nights!

photo courtesy Craig Ruttle

Hey all! I'm VERY excited to officially announce that I am the new Saturday night piano karaoke player at Sid Gold's Request Room! That means you can find me behind the baby grand each weekend where we can make all your karaoke dreams come true (of course, be sure to double check the Sid Gold's website as sometimes there's schedule changes). 

Huge thanks to Joe McGinty for the amazing opportunity! I love Sid Gold's and my Sid Gold's family! The song list is ever-growing, so be sure to check it out. Stop by, say "hi," and let's sing a tune or two!

Sing for Felipe!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to the Sing for Felipe benefit at Sid Gold's! Felipe is a beloved part of our Sid Gold's family and he risked his life to save a stranger who fell on the subway tracks. Unfortunately, Felipe was badly hurt in the process. We held a benefit and were able to raise money towards his medical bills. You can still contribute on his GoFundMe page. Here's the Sid Gold's keyboard karaoke orchestra at the benefit! Photo courtesy Emanuele Michetti. 

SIDESHOW GOSHKO TURNS 8 YEARS OLD!!!

More fun than a room full of Fleet Week sailors, it's the 8TH ANNIVERSARY OF SIDESHOW GOSHKO!!!

Sideshow Goshko Storytelling Series is turning 8 years old and we're celebrating! Award-winning storyteller Leslie Goshko (Huffington Post, SiriusXM) invites some of New York’s top writers and storytellers to share true, bizarre tales about their lives. There’s a challenging trivia game and a free wine giveaway where EIGHT (one for each year we’ve been around) lucky audience members will walk away with their very own bottle of Sideshow Sauce! Tonight’s stellar lineup includes stories from:

Kambri Crews (NY Times best-selling author of "Burn Down the Ground," creator QED Astoria)

Rory Scholl (People's Improv Theater, ARTPROV)

Thomas Pryor (author "I Hate the Dallas Cowboys," NY Times)

* New York Times “Critic’s Pick”
* Time Out NY “Critics’ Pick”
* NY Daily News “Editor’s Pick”
* “a well-programmed night” - The New York Times

* featured on TruTV's Impractical Jokers, NPR's Snap Judgment, and in The New Yorker

When: Thursday, January 26th, 7pm (doors 6:30pm)

Where: KGB Bar (85 E. 4th Street, 2nd Floor)

How Much: FREE!

Be sure to arrive early to snag a seat...they go fast! 

Loser's Lounge Tribute to ELTON JOHN!!!

To say I am EXCITED about the upcoming Loser's Lounge Tribute to Sir Elton John is an understatement. How much of an understatement? Let's just say that in college he came to town and the show was sold-out. I weaseled my way into working the event so I could be the worst usher ever and just watch the concert. It was awesome! I met Elton's Limo driver! I dedicated a whole page in my college scrapbook (yes, I had one of those) to it!

Proof I'm obsessed!

I'm pretty sure most of the shows are sold-out, but if you can, grab a ticket to this awesome tribute! I'll be there Thursday and Friday with a couple surprises in store!

IT'S ELTON, BITCHES!!!!

Tickets and info HERE!

SO Into It!

TONIGHT! It's all things "Hairspray" at UCBeast in preparation for tomorrow's "Hairspray LIVE" on TV. Do I have video from when I donned a giant wig and danced on Broadway to "You Can't Stop the Beat"? You BET I DO! See you there! 8pm, a mere 5 bones.

April Sideshow Goshko Recap

You guys! A packed, standing-room only crowd which spilled out into the hallway. Thank you for keeping Sideshow Goshko going strong! Our next show is Thursday, May 26th, 7pm at KGB Bar. Always Free, always at a Soviet Bar. And now we can say, "As seen on Tru TV's 'Impractical Jokers!'"

April's storytellers L to R: Drew Prochaska, Cyndi Freeman, Rory Scholl, Anna Zagerson, Leslie Goshko

photo courtesy Maryanne Ventrice

Wunnerful Wunnerful!

Our latest edition of Wunnerful Wunnerful at Joe's Pub was just that...WUNNERFUL! A huge thank you to everyone who came out and to the immensely talented cast. Geraldine is still on parole...for now. All photos courtesy of John Huntington. Stay tuned for video!!!

Women in Comedy Photo Shoot! Featured in the NY Times!

I was so honored to be a part of the historic Women in Comedy photo shoot which took place last month. You can read all about it over at The NY Times and check out the full photo set over at With Reservation! A major shout-out to Mindy Tucker who is not only extremely talented, but a sweetheart of a person and made this thing happen! Kudos also to Jessica Delfino.

photo courtesy Mindy Tucker

We Did It! Taping Complete!

I just want to say a huge "thank you" to everyone who came out for the very special LIVE taping of Sideshow Goshko! Due to the wonderful world of non-disclosure agreements, I can't say too much right now. But I can say that you'll be seeing us on your TV in the near future, and then I can spill the beans all over the place. Special thanks to Michele Carlo, Francesco Marciuliano, Brad Lawrence, and Thomas Pryor for their amazing readings.

You all are the best!

Although there was free wine, I promise I'm not drunk in this photo. I just naturally look that way. 

L to R: Michele Carlo, Francesco Marciuliano, Thomas Pryor, Leslie Goshko, Brad Lawrence 

Thank You for an Amazing Seven Years!

Wow, what an amazing anniversary show! First of all, keeping a show going for one year in NY is a feat and I applaud all those producers out there who do it. Keeping a show running for like SEVEN years is, well...a LOT! And I couldn't do it without all of YOU! So...

THANK YOU!!!

Thank you to our amazing storytellers Sasheer Zamata (SNL), Andy Christie (The Liar Show), and Tara Clancy (The Paris Review) for sharing their amazing tales and to everyone who came out to support and literally PACKED out the KGB Bar!

We'll be back at it on Thursday, March 24th, 7pm at KGB Bar. Always FREE, always at a Soviet Bar.

We had ourselves a good time. (L to R: Sasheer Zamata, Tara Clancy, Leslie Goshko, Andy Christie)

photo courtesy Maryanne Ventrice 

Loser's Lounge Tribute to David Bowie

Wow, what an amazing, spectacular, and emotional Loser's Lounge Tribute to David Bowie! I was so honored to take part in it. Huge thank you to Joe McGinty and the entire Loser's Lounge family for an absolutely fantastic experience.

Special thanks to Mike Fornatale for filming my performance of "Boys Keep Swinging" and to Scott Matthews for the photos! Be sure to check out all the Loser's Lounge shows on the Joe's Pub calendar!

Sideshow Goshko in THE NEW YORK TIMES!

Tonight is the big night! Sideshow Goshko Storytelling Series celebrates 7 Years!!! And we're gonna party.

Huge thanks to The New York Times who thinks you should check out tonight's event. I don't disagree with them. We have SNL's Sasheer Zamata, The Liar Show's Andy Christie, and The Paris Review's Tara Clancy. 

Always FREE, always at a Soviet Bar! Door open at 6:30pm. 

And if you're STILL on the fence, maybe you should twitter-listen to NY1's Pat Kiernan who thinks you should come tonight...

Wunnerful Wunnerful Rides Again!

Geraldine Shirley and Dale Seever are back at it again! And Geraldine is still on parole.

WUNNERFUL WUNNERFUL returns to Joe's Pub for an evening of comedy, music, dance, and of course, bubbles!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 10th, 9:30pm to see a whole lot of matching polyester! It's worth the ticket price right there (which can be purchased HERE!).

photo courtesy Mark Shaw

SIDESHOW GOSHKO TURNS 7!!!

What?! I know! How did that happen? It seems like only yesterday I was an adult wearing pigtails at the very first ever Sideshow Goshko at the now defunct Comix Comedy Club...

photo courtesy Craig Ruttle. And yes, I really did like that outfit. It wasn't "ironic."

Please join us on Thursday, February 25th, 7pm at KGB Bar where we'll have a big blow-out anniversary party celebrating 7 years of storytelling! Full lineup TBA. But know that we'll be giving away 7!!! That's right, 7!!! bottles of Sideshow Sauce--one to celebrate each year we've been around.

Always FREE, always at a Soviet Bar. See you there!!!

A Big Birthday Bash "Thank You!"

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who braved the bitter cold and came out for my birthday piano bash at Sid Gold's Request Room! We had such a great time. And CAKE!

A special thank you to my duet partner-in-crime Camille Harris for joining me at the piano.

Man! It feels good to be 21! Again...

poster design courtesy Andy Christie. photo courtesy Craig Ruttle

Camille leads everyone in a chorus of "Happy Birthday." photo courtesy Mary Cool.  

Playing on a gorgeous Baldwin piano at Sid Gold's. A wonderful birthday! photo courtesy Craig Ruttle. 

Pat and Jamie and a Beastie Boy!

This last "Pat and Jamie's NY" was a blast! And not just because I LOVE the Beastie Boys (well, maybe that was a part of it). Thanks to all 200-something of you who came out and packed the 92Y! Such a fun show and great audience.

We have one more "Pat and Jamie's NY" slated on the calendar so be sure to snag your tickets while you can! Tuesday, March 15th, 8:15pm at 92Y! I'll be the musical director behind the Steinway ;)

I love my job!

And thanks to Laura Massa with Michael Priest Photography for the following photos! 

Class. Always class. 

Pre-show warm up. They actually trust me with all these people. 

Ad Rock from The Beastie Boys! Soooo close! 

Mindy Tucker is Magic

If you aren't familiar with the work of photographer Mindy Tucker, head over to her site right now and check her out! Hire her for your everything. She's amazing!

Thanks, Mindy for the great new photos!

All photos courtesy Mindy Tucker

The NY Times Names The Liar Show an "Event To See!"

Woo Hoo! I'll be performing on the long-running and award-winning Liar Show this Thursday, December 31st, 6pm at Cornelia Street Cafe. And the NY Times thinks you should come check us out.

The show is almost sold out, so be sure to call the cafe to RSVP!

Story League at the DC Improv

Big thanks to the Story League and Scott Shrake for having me on their Winter Storytelling Championship at the legendary DC Improv! I had such a great time! If you have the chance, be sure to check out all of the other Story League events. 

Nothing much, just telling a story about how I wooed a guy by mailing a dead bird. 

Congrats to Rachel Evans who won and to all the other amazing storytellers!