Karaokee Disaster

April 26

A night of comedy and karaoke. Larry Smith and Amber Klear headline across the Midwest. Frank DiCosta was a theater major. Matt Miller, aka, "Sammy Hawtdog," hosted karoke for years before starting his comedy career. Join the fun as these talented comedians make you laugh and also sing. Come and just enjoy the show or sign up to sing onstage. Door open at 7:15, sign up by 7:30pm

Michelle DeSutter

April 27

Jon Maddy and Michelle DeSutter Co-Headline! Growing up in Washington, IL and now living in Peoria, DeSutter's first time on stage was over 12 years ago. "Having worked at the Jukebox Comedy Club waitressing for several years and I guess I thought maybe the funny had rubbed off on me. I only have a couple minutes of material and it was well received by the audience," recalls DeSutter. "They were kind to me because they knew it was my first time. I was so nervous through my entire set that it took me a while before trying again." Since then she has performed across the Midwest and was a finalist in the Jukebox Comedy Competition multiple times. "I was voted class clown in Junior High, but I don't think I was really funny then. I was just an ass," says DeSutter. "My older brother was funny. He used to captivate us with his crazy stories before he provoked a fight between my sisters and me so he could pretend he was the referee/announcer. I still have scars." For DeSutter, her first comedy crush started with George Carlin, who she calls, "the funniest man to ever exist! I started watching all of the comedy I could find in the 90s," says DeSutter. Other favorites were Steven Wright and Eddie Murphy. So what can the audience expect at her show? "That will all depend on my mood, but I tend to be a bit dark. If someone close to me dies, I write a joke about it. If I live long enough, that might be my entire set."

Ex Cop Mike Armstrong

May 4

He Has The Right to Remain Silly. Mike Armstrong was the type of cop most people wouldn't mind seeing in their rearview mirror. He liked to stop drivers to warn them of the speed traps ahead, just to see their reaction. "I really wasn't into writing tickets or anything like that," he said. "I think that when I quit the police department three other cops lost their jobs. They simply didn't need that many internal affairs officers anymore!" "I have never laughed so hard at any comedian as I had tonight. This guy was a total riot and told some good cop stories. The crowd was always laughing." - Real Police.net The former lawman has found a more fitting career in comedy. Armstrong was the first headlining comedian at Mason City Limits, which celebrated their 16th anniversary earlier this year. Armstrong like the crowds in Central Illinois, "they're in a good mood as soon as they walk in the door, so that's great. I enjoy it." Armstrong is a regular guest comedian on The Bob & Tom Show, where he is known to listeners as the ex-cop. Bob and Tom helped Armstrong put out his first comedy CD in 2006, "Comedy Police." The funny man was a police officer in Kentucky for 12 years, but he stopped a decade ago to pursue comedy full time. He has appeared on Comedy Central, TNN and NBC and was featured on The Friends of Bob and Tom tour. He described himself as a one-liner comedian who likes to deliver joke after joke. "Mike was fabulous - so funny, clean and just a fun guy all around - his laugh is so contagious, he doesn't even have to tell jokes - if he just stood up there and laughed the whole audience would laugh with him and not even notice he wasnt telling jokes. Love that guy - and this jokes ARE hilarious!" - Debbie Richardson, JR's Last Laugh Comedy Club - Erie, P "Weird stuff just pops into my head, and I'm not afraid to say it," Armstrong said. "That's another reason why I'm popular. I'm always writing, and I'm always making stuff up."