Fake Bacon @ Thirsty Ear Sept 8th

Wild Wild Show last night as we helped to celebrate Shimmy Shake Project's 2nd anniversary! Parlor Tricks opened with a set that turned absolultely hilarious over the get-for "Sea Monkeys", then Shimmy pulled off with an incredible set with a diaper changing Home Shopping Network, a day in the life of a NetJetter, and the Manson Family all showing up late for work. Sophia's last show for a while (can't you just hold the baby while you're onstage?)

Bacon was full-tilt boogie with all the members present in one room at the same time (a rare occurrence, believe you me). We chartered our bacony territory until we ran into some mikeage problem (no, not Mike singing the blues, but microphone problems). Sturdy Captain Jason steered us through a set of some of our--how do we put this nicely--LOUDER games, so mikes be damned. All this culimating in a big-bellied game of Da Do Ron Ron where Woosley and Prosser tied over the name Nancy.

NEXT SET: OCT 1ST AT THE SUMMIT 10PM

Fake Bacon @ Summit/Bourbon St. Sept 3rd

Gathering of groups right before Labor Day weekend to bon voyage Jeff out of Parlor Tricks and into Second City Training in Chicago (we're jealous Jeff, take us all with you). Sprinkled him all throughout the set with FNN, Parlor Tricks, Fake Bacon and one Shimmy Shaker (hey, it's better than no Shimmy Shakers, right?) Bacon started with its Five Second Movie bonanza in which Scott actually pulled down his pants while actually eating cole slaw on stage, proving that the stress of divorce is really getting to him. Never fear though, things could get worse with perhaps the most woefully played game of Blues performed anyhow, anywhere (when the so-called professional starts repeating the same word over and over again, it's Check Please time). Audrey came back just in time to win the Dating Game with a guy named Rich or Rog or Vag. And good thing that Shimmy Shaker Erin did show up as she reigned over Da Do Ron Ron.

The big news for Shimmy Shake is that tonight is their 2nd year anniversary!!! And they will all be there!!! Bad news is that Sophia is taking a hiatus after tonight. The good news is that she is having a baby!!!! See you at Thirsty Ear tonight!

Fake Bacon at Thirsty Ear August 11th

Blast of a show to a packed house, with Parlor Tricks and Shimmy Shake opening up with their hot sets, we were rarin' to go. Joined by the erstwhile Isaiah (who's going to be really erstwhile as he travels to Israel for the next year) Bacon popped with their greatest hits (Jackhole, Hey Joe) and a couple of new games including Little Voice. But it was generally agreed by the end of the show that last night's round of Film Schtrip was the best game that Bacon has ever played. Thanks to the sharp narration from Jon and a join-in from Celia and Damian, Bacon has decided to bestow the Academy award on the game. After the show, Jason was trying to figure out how many shows Bacon has performed so far, and it's in the 75 range, so we'll be looking to celebrate real soon.

Next Gig: The Summit on Sept 3rd at 10pm

Free for all at The Summit June 6th

A lot of improvers packed into The Summit for the Thursday night go round. Usual suspects included Bacons, a couple of Shimmies, a few Parlor Trickers and some FFN's coming off a great show at Madlab's Best Of Roulette. Unusual suspects (and special guests) were Pale Imitations and we were all very glad they performed a set, including some World's Worst shenanigans. After Scott from Bacon opened up a can of worms with his Demi Moore "GI Jane" imitation, things got back on track with a mixture of all groups throughout the evening. Woosley from FFN pulled off a brilliant dating game contestant as an improv coach. And Josh from FFN lead the Film Schrtripp narration for the erstwhile Jon and gave new meaning to the term "split atom." Plus Woosley manage to win Da Do Ron Ron twice in one night--a feat never before accomplished.

Next Gig: August 11th at the Thirsty Ear with Parlor Tricks and Shimmy Shake

Parlor Tricks performing Shift Left

Madlab Volatility July 18th

What a wonderful event that Madlab held on the whole day of July 18th. Tons of bands and belly dancers and indie-films and standup and improv and art auctions and fantastic desserts--Shake N Bake was happy to be part of it.

Took the inside stage mid-afternoon to a great and welcoming crowd with us and Shimmy's jumping in for 5 Second Movies then flew through a set of our faves including Jackhole, Take That Back, Old Job, New Job (with Gina as Major Tom caught in a supermarket). Two kids helped up with Moving Bodies, then the same kids were quizzed for the Dating Game (causing Scott and John to get into a schoolyard fight). Gina and Celia treated us to an encore of their perfect Elevator scene of Sound Effects. And we topped it off with a Film Strhripp in which Mike held up Celia in a way that just seemed aero-dynamically impossible. Thanks to The Other Paper for writing our set up as "energenic and engaging!"

Fake Bacon Show at Thirsty Ear July 14th

Mega packed audience again at the Ear and even though Scott had to slip out mid-show due to a sportz injury, the Bacon and Shakin' rocked the house (next time, Scott's going to remain and faint in front of everyone for the laugh). Biggest surprise of the night was that Shimmy's Celia's back was still intact after holding her back-to-the-floor-table-position for what seemed like forever. Scott was able to squeeze in one good game in the Shimmy's set for Dating Game as he played some Tour of Duty next to Damian's wacky roofer. Big night for Bacon and the introduction of our newest member--Jerry Dyer! (new group picture to follow soon). Jerry's smooth blues guitar playing is making grown men swoon and Bacon's sing The Blues. Had audience member Andrea up for Hey Joe and Jason won Da Do Ron Ron, so another great night at Thirsty Ear!