What's Coming Down the Pipe?

Over here in Goshko land (which is basically a combination of my mind and a thimble of Jim Beam) we're excited for some upcoming developments (didn't that sound official..."developments"?). So, if you're into marking up calendars, here's some fun dates to scrawl all over:

Thursday, October 20th, 7pm

92Y Tribeca presents SIDESHOW GOSHKO!

I Love My Job

One of the perks of my profession is that I get to meet some of the most ridiculously talented people in the entertainment industry. And 9 times out of 10, they end up being kind-hearted, decent people. And on last week's Sideshow Goshko, I got to host and perform with three of my absolute favorite storytellers. Thanks to Adam Wade, Colin Dempsey, and Andy Christie for a stellar night of laughs and stories! Thanks to our amazing audience who continues to support us, and thanks to all the internet/print mavens who gave us press. It is with a humble bow that I say, "Thank you!"

(L to R) Andy Christie, Leslie Goshko, Colin Dempsey, and Adam Wade

• Time Out New York features Sideshow Goshko in both their Comedy and Books sections!

• The Skint names Sideshow Goshko a New York event worth checking out around town today HERE.

• Hyreviews.com names Sideshow Goshko a "Top Comedy Pick!" HERE.
  

• Zouch Literary Magazine reviewed last month's Sideshow Goshko in their piece, The Artist As Storyteller! Read all about it HERE.

Mark your calendars for next month's Sideshow Goshko on Thursday, September 29th, 7pm @ KGB Bar!

Save The Date!

WHAT: Single White Band: Plugged

WHO: 4 storytellers who happen to play instruments and like classic rock

WHERE: The thick of your dreams (or the Bowery Poetry Club)

WHEN: Tuesday (which everyone knows is the best day to rock out), August 30th, 7pm

WHY: Because it's gonna be too f*cking weird NOT to check out. Plus Colin will be drunk and wearing tiny girl shorts.

THE GIST: We're having an end-of-the-summer blowout party and everyone's invited! It's FREE, there's a full bar, and dancing is the universal language.

Single White Band is:

ANDY CHRISTIE: Guitar/Bass

COLIN DEMPSEY: Bass/Guitar

LESLIE GOSHKO: Keyboard/Keyboard

DANIELA SCHILLER: Drums/Awesomeness

SEE YOU THERE!

*video by the talented Andy Christie

 

G.A.P. #1

I'm starting a new blog series called G.A.P. (until the GAP store yells at me and tells me to change the name). And what does G.A.P. stand for? I'll tell you...Genuinely. Awesome. People. Sure, there can be some pretty douchey folks in the entertainment industry. But just as easily as I could go off about that, I could also just as easily shine a light on some of the amazing talent that I am so privileged to work with. So, for our first feature in the G.A.P. series, I present to you...Mindy Tucker!

photo by Marianne Ways, lighting by Kurt

We Did Indeed Kick Assonance!

Last week I got to host the much-anticipated, Kick Assonance Poetry Reading. Now, you may say, "Poetry? Laaaaaaaaame." But believe me, with a packed house, Jack Daniels drink specials, and some really funny yet moving stuff, it was a blast. Thanks to Kyle Erickson (the brain child behind the event) for asking me to host and share in an amazing evening. Me and four good-looking, talented young men? Not a bad gig.

(L to R) Kyle Erickson, Christian Ericson, Leslie Goshko, Steven Leyva, Sei Shiroma)

And as proof that I was correctly cast as host and not poet, I present to you a reading from my high school poetry journal. My apologies in advance.

Photo by Maryanne Ventrice. Full gallery HERE!

Take That, Violet Beauregarde!

My mom on the phone to me: "Yeah, for some reason you kept turning blue as a baby. Something to do with your esophagus. I don't know, you grew out of it..." This message brought to you by "parents who go with the flow."

Violet Beauregarde (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory)

Better Late Than Never

This post is way overdue, but fear no more. It's here!

Last month's Sideshow Goshko was, shall I say...Awesome! A packed house, standing room only, the best audience in the world (I mean that), and amazing storytellers who brought the goods. 

(L to R) Ophira Eisenberg, Robin Gelfenbien, Leslie Goshko, Steve Zimmer, Michelle-Leona Godin