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McSweeney's, Smith Mag, and The Rumpus Present:
Todd Barry and Eugene Mirman

Matthew Caws of Nada Surf

And Special Guests
 

May 30,2009

Comedy by Todd Barry and Eugene Mirman

Music by Matthew Caws of Nada Surf

Readings by Anthony Swofford, Jessica Anthony, James Hannaham, The Six-Word Memoirists, and Amy Tan

Hosted by author and Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott

Happy Hour from 6-7:

$4 PBR

$5 All other beers

$6 Well Drinks



Concert starts @ 7PM
Doors open @ 6PM
Tickets $12.00

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Happy hour from 6-7 PM / Full dinner menu available / General Admission Standing Room Only / All Ages

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Biography

 
 

Todd Barry plays Mickey Rourke's not-so-nice boss in "The Wrestler" and the annoying bongo player on "Flight of the Conchords." He's done standup on Letterman, Conan, and in two Comedy Central Specials. He's done other stuff, too. Find out at www.toddbarry.com.

Eugene Mirman has appeared on television. Some examples include: a half hour special on Comedy Central, Conan O¹Brien, a recurring role on HBO¹s Flight of the Conchords, and Adult Swim¹s Delocated. Eugene¹s book The Will To Whatevs, a humorous guide to life is available from Harper Collins. His latest album, En Garde, Society! is available from Sub Pop records.

Matthew Caws is the lead singer and co-founder of Nada Surf.

Anthony Swofford is a former special forces Marine and the author of Jarhead and Exit A.

Amy Tan is the author of many books including The Bonesetter's Daughter and The Joy Luck Club. She appeared as herself on The Simpsons.

Jessica Anthony's first novel The Convalescent and James Hannaham's first novel God Says No will be published this year by McSweeney's.

Stephen Elliott is the author of seven books including the novel Happy Baby and the forthcoming memoir The Adderall Diaries. He is the founder and editor of The Rumpus.net.

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