The Accountants Of Homeland Security

Hey everyone,
The next “President Turtle” at the Hungry Brain is upon us. And the lineup is as badass as they come.

Paul Sigwerth- Standup
Thom Britton- Freak show
Lauren Maul- Standup
The Puterbaugh Sisters- Sketch
Mike Sheehan- Standup
Lola Bolatro- Music

Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security, and brought to you by our good friends at You Me Them Everybody.

The Accountants are James Davis, Matthew Filipowicz & Tim Grimes.

Be there!
Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Ave
Monday, March 15th, 9pm, Free

Hey everyone,
Quick announcement, this month’s Laughing Liberally Chicago will be at the Heartland Cafe!
The Heartland is just up the block from No Exit at 7000 N. Glenwood Ave.
The lineup is crazy cool.

Marty DeRosa- Standup
Philip Morris- Hip Hop
Lee Kepraious- Standup
John Sturk- Magician
Cindy Cornelsen-Standup

Plus our special interview this month is the author of the great new book Beyond the Echo Chamber, Tracy Van Slyke!

Heartland Cafe - 7000 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday March 3rd, 8pm, Free

See you there!
-Matt

Hey everyone,
The next “President Turtle” is upon us. And the lineup is insanely awesome.

James Fritz- Standup
Think Tank- Sketch
Adam Burke- Standup
David Kovac- Magician
Sean White- Standup
Johnny Carwash & The Dollar Bills- Comedy Music

Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security.

Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Ave
Monday, February 15th, 9pm, Free
Be there!

Hey everyone,
The next Laughing Liberally Chicago show is upon us, and the lineup couldn’t be more kickass.

Cameron Esposito- Standup
The Amazing Bibik- Magician
Nick Garcia- Standup
Carrie Callahan- Standup
Bryan Bowden- Standup

And our special interview this month is our good friend, Veronica Arreola of the awesome blog, Viva La Feminista.

No Exit Cafe, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday, February 3rd, 8pm, Free
Food and drinks available for purchase.

Be there!!!

Hey everyone,

The first “President Turtle” of 2010 is here! And the lineup is as badass as they come.

Robert Buscemi- Standup
Veeli- Rock
Marty DeRosa-Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Cindy Cornelsen- Standup
Awdazcate- Standup
CJ Toledano- Standup

Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Ave
Monday, January 18th, 9pm, Free
Be there!

Hey everyone!
Happy New Year!
And what better way to kick of a new decade than by going to the first Laughing Liberally Chicago of 2010?

Our lineup this month is super sweet.

James Fritz- Standup
Lauren Maul- Comedy Music
Paul Sigwerth- Standup
Thom Britton from the Flying Cat Circus- Freak show
Mike Lee- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

Plus, our interview this month is with Josh Kalven from Progress Illinois!

No Exit Cafe, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday, January 6th, 8pm, Free
Food and drinks available for purchase.

See you there!

Hey folks,
The Accountants of Homeland Security will be hosting a “not necessarily political” variety show Monday December 21st at the Hungry Brain. It’ll be our last show of the year/ decade and the lineup is truly kickass.

**Just added from New York, Late Show with David Letterman writer Kevin McCaffrey.

Cameron Esposito- Standup
Jay McKinney- Comedy Music
Sean White- Standup
The Great Sandini- Magic
John Barry- Standup

Hungry Brain, 2319 West Belmont Ave, 9pm, Free
Be there!

Hey everybody,
Just a reminder that the next Laughing Liberally Chicago will be this Wednesday, December 2nd at No Exit.

The lineup this month kicks some serious butt, if I do say so myself. As always, the show is hosted by the Accountants of Homeland Security and this month features

Ricky Carmona- Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Beth Stelling- Standup
Chad Briggs- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

Our interview subject this month, is environmental author Jeff Biggers. Jeff is the American Book Award-winning author of The United States of Appalachia, and In The Sierra Madre.

No Exit Cafe- 6970 N Glenwood
Wednesday, December 2nd
Free Admission, 8pm, Doors at 7pm
Food & drinks available for purchase

Hope to see you there!
-Matt

Hey everyone,
Just a reminder that the next Laughing Liberally Chicago will be held on Wednesday November 4th at the No Exit Cafe.
The lineup is insanely awesome.

Carrie Callahan- Standup
Puterbaugh Sisters- Sketch
Davd Mascoro- Standup
Bob Rock- Hip hop
Mike Lee- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

Our interview subject this month is none other than Ed Yohnka from the ACLU-IL. (Ed had to cancel last month due to illness, and we’re thrilled to have him back).

No Exit Cafe - 6970 N Glenwood Ave
Wednesday November 4th, 8pm, Free

Hope to see you there!
-Matt

***UPDATE
VENUE CHANGE***
Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be doing tomorrow’s show at the Heartland Cafe, which is literally half a block north of No Exit, 7000 N Glenwood.
Other than that…Same bat time, Same bat channel!
And it’s still Matt’s birthday!***

Hey everyone,
Just a reminder that the Living Liberally National Conference is being held in Chicago this weekend, and there are a couple of great events that are open to everyone.

First off, Friday October 9th, we’ll be having a special Drinking Liberally party in the back room at Sheffield’s, 3258 N Sheffield, at 7pm. This is the opening night party, so it should be a lot of fun. So be sure to come and share a drink with Living Liberally chapter leaders from all over the country!

Saturday October 10t there will be a special Laughing Liberally Chicago show and party up at No Exit, 6970 N Glenwood. The show, hosted by the Accountants of Homeland Security, will also feature

James Fritz- Stand-up
D’Nick- Hip Hop
Cameron Esposito- Stand-up
Lauren Maul- Musical Comedy
Thom Britton- Freak Show

Doors open at 7p, show is at 8p… Food and drinks available for purchase. The show will then morph into a Drinking Liberally party until Midnight.

Hope to see you there!

Hey everyone,
The next Laughing Liberally Chicago is right around the corner!
It also happens to fall on Matt’s birthday so the show should be nuts.
The lineup? Awesome. Check it out.

Paul Sigwerth- Standup
Minneapolis Henrys- Rock
Adam Burke- Standup
John Sturk- Magic
Lee Kepraios- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

And our special interview this week is Ed Yohnka, the director of communications and public policy for the ACLU of Illinois.

Wednesday, October 7th at No Exit, 6970 N Glenwood Ave
8pm, doors at 7p, Food & Drinks available for purchase

Be there!

Hey everyone,
So we’ve got a crazy kick-ass lineup of Chicago’s best liberal and progressive comics for September 2nd’s Laughing Liberally Chicago show.
Don’t believe me? Check it out.

Bryan Bowden- Standup
Veeli- Rock
Mike Lee- Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Bryan Berry- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

And our special interview this month is the awesome Veronica Arreola from Viva La Feminista.

No Exit Cafe
6970 N Glennwood Ave
8pm, Doors Open At 7pm, Admission is Free.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Hey everyone,
After a great first show at No Exit last month, we ain’t slowing down for our August 5th show.
The lineup is a truly stellar collection of Chicago’s best liberal and progressive acts.

Adam Burke-Standup
Pistol Whipped- Rock
Carrie Callahan-Standup
Think Tank- Sketch
Paul Sigwerth-Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

And we’re very excited that this month’s interview segment will be with Tracy Van Slyke of the Media Consortium.

No Exit Cafe
6970 N Glennwood Ave
8pm, Doors Open At 7pm, Admission is Free.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Hey folks,
We’re pretty excited to be kicking off a new monthly showcase
“Laughing Liberally Chicago” on Wednesday July 1st.

The shows will run on the first Wednesday of each month, and feature Chicago’s best liberal and progressive comics, musicians and variety acts.

And the lineup for the first show couldn’t be better.

James Fritz-Standup
Phillip Morris- Hip Hop
Cameron Esposito- Standup
Josh Kalven- Progress Illinois
Lauren Maul- Comedy Music
Mike Lee- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

No Exit Cafe
6970 N Glennwood Ave
8pm, Admission is Free.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

So I couldn’t be more excited for Saturday’s Netroots Nation Salon Series.

Netroots Nation Chicago
Pushing a Progressive Agenda in the Obama Administration
Saturday, May 16, 8 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.)
No Exit Cafe, 6970 North Glenwood, Chicago
“With a Democratic president, House and Senate, we have a historic opportunity for progressive change. But how do liberals and progressives make sure their voice is heard? This panel will discuss constructive ways of pushing a progressive agenda and holding our elected officials’ feet to the fire.”

Panelists include:
Veronica Arreola, Viva La Feminista
Greg Palast, BBC, author of Armed Madhouse
Rick Perlstein, author of Nixonland, Before The Storm
Matthew Filipowicz, Huffington Post, Headzup.tv
Ed Yohnka, ACLU-IL, Director of Communications And Public Policy

Admission is free. Dinner and drinks available for purchase. A Drinking Liberally cocktail hour to follow the event.

If you’re in the Chicago area, please come out and watch me try not to make a fool of myself with a bunch of panelists who are much smarter than me!
-Matt

The Accountants of Homeland Security will be doing a 30 minute set at “Words That Kill” this Tuesday. The theme is nerd-dom. It looks like it should be a really fun show.

The Spot - 4437 N. Broadway
Tuesday, May 12th, 7p, $5

Here’s the description:

“Our second themed WORDS THAT KILL will celebrate everything geeky and nerdy. Mojdeh, as everyone already knows (or should know, anyway) is a HUGE Star Trek fan and because the movie is coming out, we want to devote May’s WORDS THAT KILL to featuring artists whose art is heavily influenced by all the cool nerdy obsessions like sci-fi, computers, comics, etc. We are really excited as we’re trying to make this event as weird, wild and wacky and possible, while still being committed to quality of content and performance.

Mojdeh will be your geeky host for the evening. She will also entertain left and right with her new prop poetry set!! Also performing at this event are: Accountants of Homeland Security (sketch comedy group), Iggy (poetry), Gregory Pickett (10x award winning poet!), Travis Tack (comedian), Joe Motisi (comedian) and several other comedians, spoken word artists and tons of nerdiness and geekiness:)”

As an internet cartoonist, I know nothing about nerdiness.
-Matt

Hey everyone,
The Accountants of Homeland Security, Laughing Liberally’s Local 312 come roaring back to the Quennect 4 Gallery on Thursday, May 7th with a crazy cool lineup. Check it out.

Ricky Carmona- Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Paul Sigwerth- Standup
Un-Earthed- Music
Lee Kepraios- Standup
Road Eagle- Improv
Bob Rock- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

See you there!

Hey folks,
Here’s my latest Huffington Post piece on the walking sack of crap that is Jay Bybee.

If you like it, please DIGG it. It helps it get featured.
-Matt

Hey everyone,
Here’s my latest Huffington Post on Glenn Beck and the Teabagging parties.

If you like it, please DIGG it. It helps it get featured.

Thanks!
-Matt

Hey everyone,
Several opportunities to see your friendly neighborhood Accountants in the next month.

Sunday April 26th: The Accountants will be performing a set in one of our favorite shows, Entertaining Julia at the Town Hall Pub, 3340 N Halsted St, 9pm, Free

Thursday May 7th: The Accountants of Homeland Security will be bringing our full variety show back to Q4, 9pm, 2716 W. North, $5. (Rest of the lineup TBA soon).

Tuesday May 12th: The Accountants will be performing a set in “Words That Kill” at The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway, 7p, $5

Come to one, come to all, it’s been too long.
-Matt

Hey folks,
The Accountants of Homeland Security, Chicago’s Laughing Liberally Local 312, will be hosting another Final Countdown, Thursday April 2nd at Q4!

The lineup is kickass.
Marty DeRosa- Standip
D-Nick- Hip Hop
Will Miles- Standup
Brian Boehler- Comedy Music
Ghuffran Ali- Standup
The Amazing Bibik- Magic
Bob Rock- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons

Be there!
Quennect 4 Gallery
2716 W North Ave
Thursday, April 2nd, 9pm, $5

Hey everyone,
My Michael Steele/Rush Limbaugh cartoon was featured on CNN. If you missed it, you can see it here.

Also, please check out and DIGG my latest Huffington Post on Chuck Norris running for President… of Texas.

-Matt

Our next Q4 show will be Thursday, April 2nd. More details soon…

Hey folks.
The Accountants will be doing a 15-20 minute set this Tuesday March 10th at Bingo Bango. The show is hosted by two of our favorite acts Lauren Maul & Matt Griffo. Come on out!

Bingo Bango at Silvie’s Lounge
1902 West Irving Park Road
9pm

Hey everyone,
Just wanted to thank all the performers, speakers and audience that came out to “The Nation Guide To Living Liberally”.
It was a great night. Did you miss it? Or would you like a recap with some great pictures?

Then check out the post I wrote on the evening on the Nation’s Website.

-Matt

Hey everyone,
Fresh of our awesome Nation Magazine show, the Accountants of Homeland Security, Laughing Liberally’s Local 312, are bringing the Final Countdown back to Q4, and the lineup is badass.

Cindy Cornelsen- standup
Un-Earthed- music
David Mascorro- standup
Think Tank- sketch
Bob Rock- standup
John Sturk- magician
Julianna Forlano- standup
Matthew Filipowicz- political cartoons

Quennect 4 Gallery- 2716 W North Ave
Thursday March 5th, 9pm, $5 Donation

Hey folks,
Our event this Saturday for The Nation Guide to the Nation is a Time Out Chicago Critic’s Pick! And there’s a nifty article to accompany it with a snazzy picture of your favorite Accountants… us.

We’re also “Reader Recommended” by the Chicago Reader AND…! AND… a “Best Bet” by Chicago Metromix!

We’re also featured on the awesome blog Open Left, in a funny post by Drinking Liberally’s Justin Krebs.

And as if you needed another reason to come out this Saturday… there will be free stuff! That’s right! Swag from the Nation! From Living and Drinking Liberally! From Headzup!

The swag is while supplies last, so get there early.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and the No Exit Cafe is generous enough to be hosting this event for free, so go early and have some of their great food!

Saturday, February 28th
No Exit Cafe
6970 North Glenwood Ave
Chicago, IL, 60626

Doors open at 6pm. Event begins at 7pm.

See you Saturday!
Matt

Hey everyone,
The Accountants will be performing in an awesome event for the Nation Magazine’s new book!

Chicago’s Drinking Liberally & Laughing Liberally will be hosting a night of comedy, music and more celebrating liberalism in Chicago and the release of the Nation magazine’s new book, “The Nation Guide to the Nation“.

With speakers:
Rick Perlstein- Author of “Nixonland”
Tracy Van Slyke- From The Media Consortium

Comedy by James Fritz, Carrie Callahan, and the Accountants of Homeland Security

Music by Lauren Maul

Political cartoons by Matthew Filipowicz

Saturday, February 28th
No Exit Cafe
6970 North Glenwood Ave
Chicago, IL, 60626

Doors open at 6pm
Event begins at 7pm

Dinner and drinks will be available for purchase. No Exit is owned by the same folks as the Heartland Cafe, so the food and drinks are quite good.

Hope to see you there!

Hey everyone,
Check out my latest Huffington Post on Bruce Springteen’s Unsportsman-Like Crotch Slide here.

If you like it, please DIGG it here. It helps it get featured.

Love ya’.
-Matt