Michigan shows

All of my shows this past week were in Michigan. As much as I'd rather be booked in Florida right now given the snow and ice that have recently blanketed the mitten state, I do enjoy being home.



On Thursday, I performed at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant. It's not quite Vegas, but they do have a respectable buffet and a crap ton of lights, so close enough.

Seriously though, Soaring Eagle is really nice. It had always been on my list of places I wanted to go to for fun, so even better that I actually got paid to be there.

Plus, get this - they have free fountain soda! Yep, that's what I'm talkin' about! For a Diet Pepsi addict like myself, that's like a dream come true. Screw money and fame, give me complimentary, sugary carbonation, and I'm a happy gal.

Oh, and did I mention I got a bunch of Bud Light swag? Because, um, yeah, I did. Bud Light was sponsoring the comedy night, and so I got a free Bud Light t-shirt, hat, beads and keychain. Nothing like mixing drinking and car keys!

On Friday night, I performed at the Bay Mills Casino in Brimley. I had a great time at the show! The audience was fun, and I also really enjoyed watching the headliners, TC Hatter and Marcianne, perform. Their act is super unique and also super hilarious. Plus, they were both very nice (even more of a bonus). Here I am on stage:



On the way home, it snowed and sleeted like whoa, which was not so pleasant. But, I had to get back to southern Michigan quickly so I could perform at a benefit show for Camp Take Notice.

If you haven't heard of the camp, it's a grassroots tent community of homeless people currently residing in Ann Arbor. It offers an alternative approach to the traditional government and private systems that provide shelter and basic resources for the homeless. CTN’s emphasis on community among camp members and faith-based organizations is what sets it apart from other services.

There, I performed with MC Nate Armbruster.


And headliner Keith Lenart.



That's apparently what I look like when I laugh at my own jokes.

*Last three photos by Dane Gussin. Check out more of his work at: http://www.youtube.com/DanesWorldLLC

For more information about Camp Take Notice, please see: http://tentcitymichigan.org/