(Photo by Seth Olenick. Check out his other wonderful photos of comedians by clicking here.)
Ah, Eugene Mirman. The great paradox.
He’s technically not a musician, definitely not a local musician, and therefore shouldn’t fit the content of this site. But, somehow, he just does. He’s on SubPop, but for comedy. He’s in charge of sarcastic singing sensations Bret and Jermaine’s teensy-tiny apartment, but typically only joins them for elevator rides, and not as a soloist during silly, dreamy songs. He’s a regular on the concert festival circuit, and has opened for The Shins, among other bands. And, well, just check out his unbelievably funny sing-song website. It speaks for itself.
He may not be able to successfully write a melodious bridge or masterfully play scales, but you know what? A friend of musicians is a friend of mine, and his show is getting reviewed, just like the others.
That being said, if you’re taken, it’s one of the only days you can force your significant other to do whatever you want, hence, see this show. And, if you’re single-o, spending Valentine’s Dayevening with Mr. Mirman is way better than going on a stuffy date with a sorta-boyfriend or playing one of those “wear red if you’re taken, green if you’re single!” clothing games at a campus bar. Only one of these options will guarantee you feel satisfied at the end of the night, and frankly, my money’s on the funnyman, not the frat boy.
Check out the hilarity of his show at 9pm tonight at Courtyard Cafe (DeBono will open), and I’m mistakenly wearing green, please, please don’t try to woo me with a box of conversation hearts. My candy-lovin’ self might accidentally fall for it.
Linksy-Links:
Eugene Mirman’s Crooning Child – Visit this. trust me.
