The Accountants Of Homeland Security

Hey! Hey!
Here is the lineup for this week’s Final Countdown!
Kristen Ford- Indie Folk
Think Tank- Sketch Comedy
Thom Britton- Fire Eater
Bleary- Rock
The Dandy Girls- short film
Paul Siggy- Standup
Cartoon by Matt- Political Cartoon
And the hosting and sketch comedy love of the Accountants!
Saturday Feb. 16th, 11pm
Cornservatory Theatre- 4210 N. Lincoln
$8, BYOB

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Hey everyone,
It is almost the 3rd Monday of the month which means it’s time for President Turtle at the Hungry Brain.
And how kickass is our lineup this month? Well, take a look…
Beth Stelling- Standup
Bob Rok- Hip Hop
Marty DeRosa- Standup
John Sturk- Magic
John Barry- Standup
End of Chit- Improv
Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security, […]

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Hey everyone,
It’s nearly July… so that means it’s time for Laughing Liberally Chicago.
This month’s lineup is as badass as it gets. Check it out.
Cindy Cornelsen- Standup
Phillip Morris- Hip Hop
Chris Sowa- Standup
Thom Britton- Fire Eater
Lee Kepraios- Standup
Plus this month’s special interview is our good friend Josh Kalven from Progress Illinois!
Hosted, as always, by the Accountants […]

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Hey everyone,
The 3rd Monday of the month is almost here… that means it’s time for President Turtle at the Hungry Brain!
Our lineup this week is as badass as they come. Check it out.
Prescott Tolk- Standup
Liz Berg- Acoustic Rock
Adam Burke- Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Ricky Carmona- Standup
Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security, and brought […]

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Hey everybody,
It’s almost June, so that means it’s almost time for Laughing Liberally Chicago.
This month’s lineup is crazy cool. Check it out.
James Fritz- Standup
Candy Lawrence- Standup
David Kovac- Magician
Paul Sigwerth- Standup
Mike Lebovitz- Standup
Our special interview this month is our good friend Ed Yohnka from the ACLU-IL. We’ll talk about the state of civil rights […]

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Hey everyone,
It is almost the 3rd Monday of the month… and you know what that means…
It’s time for President Turtle at the Hungry Brain! Our lineup this month is insanely awesome. Check it out.
Cameron Esposito- Standup
Rebecca Rego- Music
Sean Flannery- Standup
The Amazing Bibik- Magic
Think Tank- Sketch
Sean White- Standup
Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of […]

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Hey everyone,
The first Wednesday of the month is upon us, and you know what that means… it’s time for this month’s Laughing Liberally Chicago!
This month’s lineup is as awesome as they come…
Ryan Budds- Standup
Bob Rok- Hiphop
Mike Lee- Standup
John Sturk- Magic
C.J. Toledano- Standup
And this week’s interview is none other than Nixonland author and historian Rick Perlstein!!!
No […]

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Hey folks,
Time has come for the April installment of President Turtle, and the lineup couldn’t be more badass if it tried…
Lee Kepraious- Standup
Puterbaugh Sisters- Sketch
Cindy Cornelsen- Standup
Johnny Carwash & the Dollar Bills- Comedy Music
Dan Polydoris- Standup
The Amazing Bibik- Magician
Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security, and brought to you by our good friends […]

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Hey everybody,
The April installment of Laughing Liberally Chicago is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited. Check out this kick-ass lineup.
James Fritz- Standup
D’Nick- Hip-hop
Cameron Esposito- Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Chris Sowa- Standup
David Mascorro- Standup
And our special interview this month is none other than Alderman Joe Moore of the 49th Ward in Rogers Park! […]

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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 Balatro- Music
Hosted, as always, by the Accountants of Homeland Security, and brought to you by our good friends at You Me […]

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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 […]

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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!

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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, […]

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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!

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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- […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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!

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Mark the date if you haven’t already.
Monday January 19th, the last day of the Bush Presidency, the Accountants will be hosting
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN INAUGURATION PARTY
At the Quennect 4 Gallery
2716 W North Ave, $5, 8pm

The lineup is in a word… awesome.
Robert Buscemi- Standup
Phillip Morris- Hip Hop
James Fritz- Standup
Flying Cat Circus- Freak Show
Paul Siggy- Standup
Lauren Maul- Music
Matthew […]

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Hey everyone,
So, after this week the Final Countdown will be going on a December hiatus so this is your last chance to see us this year!
And we’re going out in style with a batch of our favortite acts. Check it out.
James Fritz- Standup
Flying Cat Circus- Freak Show
Paul Sigwerth- Standup
John and Laurie Miller from Pistolwhipped- […]

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Hey everyone,
Here’s this week’s crazy cool Final Countdown lineup.
John Barry- Standup
The Amazing Bibik- Magic
Mike Schmack- Standup
Samantha Cathcart- Music
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons
Cornservatory Theatre- 4210 N Lincoln
Nov. 15th, 11pm, $8, BYOB

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Here’s this weeks wicked cool Final Countdown lineup.
Cameron Esposito- Standup
Maggie Kubley- Music
Aaron McGaw- Magic
Mike Sheehan- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Politcal Cartoons
Cornservatory Theatre- 4210 N Lincoln
Saturday November 8th, 11pm, $8, BYOB

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Hey folks,
So, Saturday is the last Final Countdown before the election, and we’re bringing back a batch of our favorite acts to “tear this mother up” as the kids like to say. In other words, don’t miss this show!
Robert Buscemi- Standup
Lauren Maul- Music
Paul Siggy- Standup
Brad French- Juggler
Agents Of Change- Music
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons
Cornservatory Theatre- […]

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Here’s this week ultra-fly Final Countdown lineup
David Mascorro- Standup
The Puterbaugh Sisters- Sketch
Paul Robinson- Standup
John Sturk- Magician
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons
Cornservatory Theatre- 4210 N Lincoln
October 18th, 11pm, $8, BYOB

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Here’s this week’s crazy cool Final Countdown lineup.
James Fritz- Standup
Flying Cat Circus- Freak Show
Bryan Bowden- Standup
Aaron Fox- Music
Jay McKinney- Standup
Matthew Filipowicz- Political Cartoons
Cornservatory Theatre- 4210 N Lincoln
October 11th, 11pm, $8, BYOB

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