When not hosting fake games shows on cable or sparring with stuffed squirrels, it looks like Kurt Braunohler is going to be hanging out with Kinski, Marnie Stern, and Thao Nguyen over at Kill Rock Stars. The Oregon-based label has announced that Braunohler will be the first comedian officially signed to the label.
Braunohler, a vet of the New York comedy scene, is perhaps most known for his work with Kristen Schaal and their weekly, formally defunct, now relocated to Los Angeles, Hot Tub variety shows, as well as being featured on a slew of podcasts, radio shows, and talk show appearances.
Kill Rock Stars is hosting two days of free shows to provide material for Braunohler’s forthcoming album due out sometime this summer. Next week, there will be two shows in Seattle and two in Portland, right before and on Valentine’s Day (bring your sweetie!). Ron Funches will open up the shows in Seattle, and Braunohler will be getting support from Jason Traeger and Ian Karmel in Portland. The shows may be free, but there is an RSVP system involved, so don’t expect to just walk up to the venue five minutes before and get in. Also, don’t be that dick who laughs obnoxiously so he can hear himself stick out from the crowd when they listen to the CD. No one likes that guy (let’s be real, it’s always a guy).
Dates:
02.13.13 - Seattle, WA - Colombia City Theatre (8 PM)
02.13.13 - Seattle, WA - Colombia City Theatre (10 PM)
02.14.13 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios (8 PM)
02.14.13 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios (10 PM)
• Kurt Braunohler: http://kurtbraunohler.tumblr.com
• Kill Rock Stars: http://www.killrockstars.com