I'm a BAM Exhibition!...

...Well, I'm a *part* of a BAM exhibition. The multi-talented and charming artist Lisa Levy created the newest BAM exhibition entitled, "What Makes You So Special." In it, she interviews artists and performers from all different mediums and finds out how they've become the person they are today. You can check it out live at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) or just head over to their website. (Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you'll see--or rather hear--my interview.)

HUGE thanks to Lisa for including me in this amazing exhibition and best of luck throughout the rest of its run at BAM! So excited and honored to be a part of it.

September & October Sideshow Recaps

It's been a fun and busy past couple of Sideshow Goshkos. In September, my mom came to visit! And coincidentally, made her NY performance debut on Sideshow Goshko.

Just a little happy to share the limelight with my mom

This month's Sideshow Goshko was packed to the gills with talent and an extra special "guest" (I can't say much more, but I can say that October's Sideshow Goshko was recorded by a nationally recognized radio show. So stay tuned!).

Also, my HUGE thanks to everyone who continues to come out and support the show. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Sideshow Goshko audiences are the best! And come this January, we'll be celebrating 6 years of Sideshow Goshko storytelling! (what?!) More details to come for our blowout anniversary show.

October Tans and Upcoming Events

"Where has Leslie been for the past couple weeks?"

"Why hasn't she posted?"

"Did my cat just eat a q-tip?"

These are all questions that you may or may not (probably not) have asked yourselves lately. But in answer to the first one, I've been here:

Which is why I haven't done the second thing.

And in answer to the third question...yes. Pretty sure.

But now that I'm back to the land of the NY living, we're hitting the ground running. So here's some fun stuff to mark on your calendars and I hope to see your good looking mugs at any or all of the following!

Piano Performance at "I Hate the Dallas Cowboys" Book Release Party
Cornelia Street Cafe
Tuesday, October 14th, 5:30pm

Sideshow Goshko Storytelling Series
KGB Bar
Thursday, October 23rd, 7pm

Dale Radio LIVE!
People's Improv Theater
Wednesday, October 29th, 8pm

Split Personality Storytelling (Frasier Crane Edition!)
Over the Eight Bar, Williamsburg
Thursday, October 30th, 7pm
 
Private Music Event at BB KING BLUES CLUB in TIMES SQUARE!
Thursday, November 6th, 7pm
This event is private but I'm just so freakin' stoked to be playing keys at the legendary BB King's. How cool is that?!

Hosting Kick Assonance Poetry Series
KGB Bar
Saturday, November 22nd, 7pm

And just in case no one's told you today, you look mahvelous!

See you soon!!! xo

Whipping Post

In another life, I'd love to have been a member of a bad a** 70's classic rock band. But until my time machine gets fixed, I'll arrange my favorite Allman Brothers song for piano. Big thanks to Todd Jackson for filming. Here it is! First clip from this past weekend's piano party!

Piano Party Numero 2 -- A SUCCESS!

Oh my goodness. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who came out to this weekend's "An Old-Fashioned Piano Party with Leslie Goshko Returns!" I had such a fun time with all of you and what a fantastic crowd!

Big thanks to Cornelia Street Cafe for having us and also to my special guest Camille Harris!

And most importantly, the evening got Mama Goshko's seal of approval: "I LOVED IT!"

Thank you all! Until next time...

Poster child. (photo courtesy Maryanne Ventrice)

(photo courtesy Craig Ruttle)

Not a drama queen at all (photo courtesy Craig Ruttle)

August Sideshow Recap

What a fun Sideshow Goshko we had last month! Big thanks to everyone who came out and to the evening's fantastic storytellers: Ryan Britt, Gail Thomas, and David Crabb. 

Join us on Thursday, September 25th, 7pm at KGB Bar when MY MOM WILL BE HERE! Am I going to pull her up and make her talk about past embarrassing stories? You know it!

Always FREE, always at a Soviet Bar. Hope to see you then!

KHAAAAAAAAAAN!

Ryan Britt explaining the birds and the bees through dinosaurs and Barbarella

Piano Party Poster is HERE!

Huge thanks yet again to the wonderful Andy Christie for creating this month's Piano Party poster. Last time the show sold-out, so be sure to RSVP by calling the cafe at 212-989-9319. Oh, and did I mention my mom will be there? Yeah. So, hope to see you there!

Big thanks to Broadway World for the feature!

What: An Old-Fashioned Piano Party with Leslie Goshko
When: Saturday, September 27th, 2014, 6pm
Where: Cornelia Street Cafe (29 Cornelia Street, NY, NY  10014)
How Much: $10 cover plus $10 minimum, RSVP by calling the cafe @ 212-989-9319
Website: http://corneliastreetcafe.com/downstairs/Performances.asp?sdate=9/27/2014&from_cal=0

About: After a sold-out debut, "An Old-Fashioned Piano Party" returns to The Cornelia Street Cafe.
Leslie Goshko is an award-winning storyteller, Huffington Post Comedy contributor, and a one-time performer in the Broadway musical Hairspray. And thanks to years of piano lessons, she also happens to be a classically trained pianist. Join Leslie as she combines her love of comedy, storytelling, and music for an old-fashioned piano party. Featuring everything from traditional standards to The Allman Brothers Band, this evening of music and laughs holds something for everyone.