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SUMMARY:Feef Mooney
DESCRIPTION:Feef Mooney came from Glasgow\, Scotland and has been living in Los Angeles\, collaborating with Producer/Writer /Guitarist Fernando Perdomo\, Songwriter/Producer Chris Price. She has appeared as part of the Annual Celebration of Harry Nilsson\, organized by the mesmeric Todd Lawrence. \nThe Really Real\, her new album about loss\, grit and survival\, features Mooney’s return to the electric guitar\, which she had surrendered for more John Martynesque folk pop songs. \nThe HOTEL CAFE show will feature Feef with Fernando Perdomo on bass\, Nick Vincent on drums and Linn Holmes as backing vocalist. \nThe album reflects a love for the guitar work of Stephen Stills\, a sort of Americana folk rock psychedelic journey: the current intention is to create a jam space that can grow with each performance to bring people together with some glowing groove and sincere heartfulness. \nThe Hotel Cafe is perfect for such soul occupation.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/feef-mooney/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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SUMMARY:Andy Clockwise
DESCRIPTION:Australian-born\, Los Angeles-based cult hero Andy Clockwise returns to The Hotel Cafe on May 1st\, 2026 for a special one-night-only performance – marking both a personal homecoming and the closing chapter of an iconic venue that helped shape his journey. \nHaving come up through the rooms of The Hotel Cafe\, Clockwise cut his teeth on its stage\, building a reputation for raw\, unpredictable\, and electrifying live performances. Now\, as the venue prepares to close its doors\, he returns to where it all began – for one final night. \nFollowing a period deep in the studio crafting his long-awaited new era of music\, Clockwise steps back into the spotlight to debut brand new material. Equal parts theatrical\, intimate\, and explosive\, the performance offers a first glimpse into his most ambitious body of work to date. \n“After locking myself away\, I want to tread the pavement again\, spread the word\, and get back to work. There was too much time to think – the stage doesn’t do that. It gratefully lets me not think at all. And I think all of us could get down to that\,” Clockwise shares. \nWith echoes of Bowie’s reinvention\, the theatrical weight of Nick Cave\, and the kinetic pulse of Talking Heads\, Clockwise creates music that moves bodies and breaks hearts in equal measure – blending existential poetry\, New Wave swagger\, and his unmistakable instinct for turning chaos into anthem. \nThe May 1st show at The Hotel Cafe is more than a concert – it’s a farewell\, a return\, a reunion and a rare invitation into the next chapter of an artist who has always lived on the edge.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/andy-clockwise/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260212T202523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T003101Z
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SUMMARY:Irene Tu - EARLY SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Irene Tu is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian\, actor and writer who honed her chops in San Francisco. Her first comedy album WE’RE DONE NOW debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. Paste Magazine praised Irene’s “quick wit\, relaxed stage presence\, and hilariously off-the-wall observations” in this album that “ticks all the boxes of a winning introduction\, and then some.” One of Netflix’s “Introducing” comics of 2022\, her show in 2024 was named one of the funniest by the LA Times. She’s a regular at festivals and clubs around the country and has opened for comics like Taylor Tomlinson\, Ronny Chieng\, and Patton Oswalt. You may recognize Irene from After Midnight\, Hulu\, Comedy Central\, Netflix is a Joke\, Don’t Tell Comedy or her viral stand up clips which have amassed over 30 million views on social media. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThis show is being filmed. By purchasing a ticket to this event\, you agree to be filmed and photographed during the taping of this comedy special. You consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and likeness in any promotional or commercial content\, including but not limited to the television broadcast\, streaming platforms\, and social media. You waive any claims for compensation or royalties related to the use of your appearance.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/irene-tu/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T230000
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SUMMARY:Irene Tu - LATE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Irene Tu is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian\, actor and writer who honed her chops in San Francisco. Her first comedy album WE’RE DONE NOW debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. Paste Magazine praised Irene’s “quick wit\, relaxed stage presence\, and hilariously off-the-wall observations” in this album that “ticks all the boxes of a winning introduction\, and then some.” One of Netflix’s “Introducing” comics of 2022\, her show in 2024 was named one of the funniest by the LA Times. She’s a regular at festivals and clubs around the country and has opened for comics like Taylor Tomlinson\, Ronny Chieng\, and Patton Oswalt. You may recognize Irene from After Midnight\, Hulu\, Comedy Central\, Netflix is a Joke\, Don’t Tell Comedy or her viral stand up clips which have amassed over 30 million views on social media. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThis show is being filmed. By purchasing a ticket to this event\, you agree to be filmed and photographed during the taping of this comedy special. You consent to the use of your image\, voice\, and likeness in any promotional or commercial content\, including but not limited to the television broadcast\, streaming platforms\, and social media. You waive any claims for compensation or royalties related to the use of your appearance.\n 
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/irene-tu-2/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T213000
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SUMMARY:Clark Beckham
DESCRIPTION:Clark Beckham rose to national fame as the runner-up on Season 14 of American Idol\, earning millions of views for his standout performances. Today\, he blends soul\, R&B\, and pop into a sound that’s both classic and modern. With 45K+ monthly Spotify listeners and 240K Instagram followers\, Clark continues to captivate audiences with powerhouse vocals and undeniable stage presence.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/clark-beckham/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T210000
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Zainab Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Zainab Johnson\, a stand-up comedian\, actress\, and writer is quickly being propelled as one of the most unique and engaging performers on stage and screen. Zainab was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics To Watch\, she hosted Netflix’s “100 Humans”\, is a series regular on the Amazon Original hit comedy series “Upload” from Greg Daniels\, and her first one hour standup special “Hijabs Off” premiered on Amazon Prime which secured her recent feature in the most recent issue of Rolling Stone Magazine. She is a paid regular at the Comedy Store in LA and the Comedy Cellar in NYC.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-zainab-johnson/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260309T222519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T172644Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Fiona Cauley
DESCRIPTION:Fiona Cauley uses her quick wit and dark sense of humor to give some insight into what life is like as a disabled female comic. Based out of Nashville\, TN\, she is a regular at Zanies Comedy Club and any local hotdog stand. She can also be found in Austin\, TX dropping into the world famous Comedy Mothership and as a special guest on Kill Tony. Most recently made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Be sure to catch her rolling through a town near you!
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-fiona-cauley/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T213000
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: The Wayback with Ryan Sickler
DESCRIPTION:The Wayback with Ryan Sickler takes you on a nostalgic journey through the stories that shaped your childhood. Each week\, Ryan welcomes a guest to hop in the back seat of the station wagon and reminisce about growing up. From the first time you heard your parents curse to that summer job you’ll never forget\, from your first sip of beer to everything in between\, this storytelling podcast is a time machine that transports you to the moments that made you who you are.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-the-wayback-with-ryan-sickler/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260226T223909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173218Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Malik B
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URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-malik-bazille/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T214500
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Sumukhi Suresh
DESCRIPTION:Sumukhi Suresh is a stand-up comedian\, actor\, writer\, and showrunner. \nStarting her comedy journey in Bangalore while working at a food lab\, she gained recognition through her sharp wit and unique voice in Indian comedy. \nShe went on to create and star in Pushpavalli\, winning a Filmfare Award for Best Comedy Actor. \nBesides acting\, Sumukhi has judged Comicstaan across three seasons. Her stand-up special Don’t Tell Amma (2019) was critically acclaimed\, and After successful shows in London and Singapore\, now she heads to the USA tour with her show Hoemonal. She has also been a part of the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. \nThrough her fearless honesty and deeply relatable comedy\, Sumukhi has built a thriving community of women who see their own stories in hers. \nAdding to her ever-expanding creative portfolio\, Sumukhi also stars in Chorriya Chali Gaon\, where she brings her signature humour and depth to a powerful\, women-led narrative. \nA sought-after host\, she has helmed events like the Netflix Slate 2025 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’s music launch. As a writer\, she has worked on CTRL (Vikramaditya Motwane). She was part of Netflix’s Royal’s\, where she received immense love from audience
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-sumukhi-suresh/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260223T230143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173614Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Faster Horses: Comedy & Country Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:Faster Horses is a stand-up and country music showcase that brings the soul of a honky-tonk to the heart of Los Angeles.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-faster-horses-comedy-country-jamboree/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260309T222814Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Francesco De Carlo
DESCRIPTION:Francesco De Carlo\, TV host\, writer\, and radio personality\, is one of Italy’s most established stand-up comedians and the first Italian comic to tour internationally in English. His one-hour Netflix special\, Cose Di Questo Mondo\, is streaming in 190 countries\, and he has hosted multiple shows for major networks including Rai\, Sky\, and Comedy Central. In 2025\, he starred in the prime-time series In & Out – Niente di serio on TV8 and launched his first U.S. tour\, Live in America. He voiced Mr. Shark in DreamWorks’ The Bad Guys films and is the author of La mia Brexit (Bompiani)\, a book about his experience in the UK. Francesco has worked in 17 countries and performed at major comedy festivals in Edinburgh\, Johannesburg\, and Montreal. He performs regularly at the legendary Comedy Cellar in New York and has opened for Matteo Lane at Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall\, as well as in major theatres across Europe and the U.S. His 2025 Italian tour\, the Mortacci Tour\, sold out theatres nationwide\, drawing nearly 40\,000 attendees.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-francesco-de-carlo/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260226T223219Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Maddy Kelly
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URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-maddy-kelly/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T214500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T230000
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Liza Treyger
DESCRIPTION:Liza Treyger is a stand-up comic who most recently was seen recurring in the Netflix series SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST. Additionally in film and television\, she has appeared in Jordan Peele’s NOPE\, the Judd Apatow movie\, THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND\, and HBO’s PAUSE WITH SAM JAY. Liza has Netflix and Comedy Central half hour specials and has appeared on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS\, CHELSEA LATELY\, @MIDNIGHT\, LIGHTS OUT WITH DAVID SPADE\, THIS IS NOT HAPPENING\, HORACE AND PETE\, and many more fun things. She and Kara Klenk co-host\, THAT’S MESSED UP\, a podcast about LAW & ORDER: SVU. What makes Liza most proud is she regularly performs at The Comedy Cellar and The Comedy Store.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-liza-treyger/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Daniel Van Kirk
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Van Kirk is a stand-up comedian from Rochelle\, IL that you may recognize from The Bear (FX)\, Bob’s Burgers (FOX)\, The Morning Show (Apple TV+)\, Ballard (Amazon Prime). His 2019 debut comedy album “Thanks Diane” debuted at #1 on Apple Music and his most recent comedy special\, “Rose Gold” is now available on YouTube. Daniel can also be heard every week on the hit comedy podcasts\, “Pen Pals” and “Dumb People Town” and in addition to headlining around the country he has performed at the top comedy festivals in North America such as The Moontower Comedy Festival\, 10\,000 Laughs Comedy Festival\, JFL 42\, JFL Montreal\, and Netflix is a Joke.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-daniel-van-kirk/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260223T224321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173809Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Michael Longfellow
DESCRIPTION:Michael Longfellow is a comedian and stepson from Phoenix who completed three seasons as a cast member on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Prior to SNL\, Michael was just one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural “Netflix Introducing…” next stars of comedy showcase at the Netflix is a Joke Festival. He was also selected as one of TBS’s “Comics To Watch” at the New York Comedy Festival\, and went on to make his late night debut on CONAN. He was a favorite on NBC’s comedy talent series Bring The Funny. Michael also regularly tours festivals and clubs around the country.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-michael-longfellow/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260223T230947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173534Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Good Cop Rad Cop
DESCRIPTION:Good Cop Rad Cop is a musical-comedy duo from Atlanta\, Georgia. With fast banter and high-energy\, barn burning performances\, they leave audiences on their feet singing and laughing. Armed with nothing but a guitar and a few kazoos\, comedians Dave Hannah and Ryan Darling sing\, scream\, and harmonize their way into the hearts of every crowd\, with absurd and often poignant songs influenced by their love of country and punk. \nGood Cop/Rad Cop made their television debut in 2026 on Netflix’s Star Search. Good Cop/ Rad Cop have been headliners of the West End Comedy Festival\, Raleigh Comedy Festival\, Lookout Comedy Festival and the Red Eye Comedy Festival\, they have also been featured performers on the Moontower Comedy Festival\, High Plains Comedy Festival\, Limestone Comedy Festival\, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival\, 10\,00 Laughs Comedy Festival\, Altercation Comedy Festival. They have also opened theaters and arenas\, opening for The Dropkick Murphys. \nThey’re regular features for comedy legend Bobcat Goldthwait. They’ve played the Bijou Theater with Trae Crowder and The WellRED Comedy Tour\, and have appeared on Eddie Pepitone’s Podcast\, Apocalypse Soon .Their songs have gone viral and been played on BBC and NPR. They’ve crowd-surfed in living rooms\, performed singing telegrams for Mother’s Day\, and played the 7th inning stretch for minor league baseball games. Good Cop/ Rad Cop is a musical comedy experience that feels like a week’s worth of summer camp packed into one show.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-good-cop-rad-cop/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T214500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260223T224718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T014210Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Aurie Styla
DESCRIPTION:Aurie Styla is an award-winning comedian\, actor and broadcaster\, who has firmly established himself as a multi-faceted and in demand talent. His charisma\, presence & humour stand him out as one of the most enjoyed acts across a multitude of stages\, platforms & screens. \nHis skill with a microphone and audience is hard to match. Aurie regularly brings his engaging style of comedy around the world\, from comedy clubs\, to arenas\, from corporate events to on-screen appearances in the UK\, Europe\, Canada\, USA\, UAE\, New Zealand & more. \nAt the time of writing\, he is on the road performing his 5th (and largest) comedy tour ‘The Aurator\,’ with over 100 shows & 20\,000 tickets sold worldwide. Over the last decade\, his personable and direct-to-consumer approach to delivering comedy\, has amassed over 700K dedicated followers & 100’s of millions of video views across his social media platforms. His last comedy special ‘GREEN’ was critically acclaimed\, won the Spirit of the (Edinburgh) Fringe Award in 2022\, accumulated multiple 4 & 5 star reviews\, and has been quoted by several charities for its comical & informative approach to breaking the stigmas around therapy and mental health advocacy. GREEN is now available to watch on YouTube here.\nAurie has appeared on ‘Richard Osman’s House Of Games’ (BBC) ‘Deep Fake Neighbour Wars’ (ITVX)\, ‘Comedy Central Live’\, ‘Jonathan Ross’Comedy Club’ (ITV)\, ‘Life’s A Pitch’ (Sky)\, ‘Don’t Hate The Playaz’ (ITV)\, multiple seasons of ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’ (ITV2)\, ‘The Apprentice\, You’re Fired’ (BBC) and more .He is also no stranger to the big screen\, as Aurie can be seen as the lead character\, Billy Pitcher in the 2022 British comedy ‘On The Other Foot’ and the co-lead in 2019 horror-comedy ‘The Living Dead\,’ Both of which can be seen on Amazon Prime. \nAs a broadcaster\, Aurie has his own series on BBC Radio 4. ‘Tech Talk’ is a comedic deep dive into his love for technology over the years\, and into the future. All 4 episodes are available on BBC Sounds now and a second series is currently in development. He also regularly contributes to other radio format shows such as ‘The Now Show’ (Radio 4)\, ‘NewsJack’ (Radio 4)\, & ‘You’re Part Of The Problem’. In the podcasting space\, he can be heard as the main host of the ‘Respectfully…’ Podcast and Aurie Styla’s Replay Gang\, as well as guest appearing on several other popular podcasts. In his free time (if ever there is) Aurie is an avid gamer\, movie & tech buff\, He also stays active in fitness as much as possible\, with swimming\, quad roller skating and resistance training. \nHis distinctive voice is also heard across a wide range media channels and commercials. He is the worldwide voice of Pinterest\, whilst also lending his voice to companies/brands such as eBay\, Wagamama\, Cinch\, Fifa\, Audible\, BBC\, C4 and much more.\n—\nPress & Review Quotes:\n“Perfect & Polished! There is an effortlessness to his style that’s rare.” – ITalkTelly\n“Energy was on another level… polished\, virtuoso performance!” – TimeoTalk\n“There’s a natural warmth to his presence that’s intoxicating and makes for one of the most moreish hours.” – Chortle\n“Combines laughs and vulnerability to winning effect” – The Times
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-aurie-styla/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173730Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Chris Redd
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Chicago\, Chris Redd is a multifaceted talent whose work spans stand-up comedy\, film\, television and music. \nRedd’s first one-hour special\, “Why Am I Like This?” is streaming on HBO Max\, and the album is available on Spotify\, Apple Music and all other major audio streaming services. The material was mined from his personal journey of self-discovery\, pulling from his experiences starting therapy amid the height of the pandemic and taking a look at his life with a newfound perspective. \nRedd hosts Netflix’s automotive makeover series “Resurrected Rides.” The show is produced by Rick Hurvitz\, who co-created MTV’s cult series “Pimp My Ride.” Last year\, he appeared in Amazon Prime Video and MGM Studios’ hit holiday feature “Candy Cane Lane\,” starring opposite Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross. He will next star in Amazon MGM Studios‘ highly anticipated rom-com\, “Merv” alongside Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox from director Jessica Swale. Additionally\, Redd lends his vocal talents to Ramy Youssef’s Amazon animated series “#1 Happy Family USA”\, and he recurs on Starz’ “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” as ‘Early Tyler.’ He co-created and voices a lead role in the upcoming scripted podcast “Head Case” from Broadway Video and Audible\, out August 7th. \nRedd is the co-creator\, writer\, and star of Peacock’s scripted comedy series\, “Bust Down”\, which premiered in March 2022. He was a repertory player on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” for 5 seasons. \nIn addition to acting and writing\, Redd is a rapper and stand-up comedian who performs across the country and has toured the United States and Europe with The Second City Touring Company. He received the Emmy Award in 2018 for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the “SNL” song “Come Back\, Barack.” \nIn 2019\, Redd released his debut stand-up album\, “But Here We Are.” Redd starred in the independent horror film “Scare Me” and can be seen in the comedy films “Vampires vs. the Bronx\,” “Deep Murder\,” “The House\,” and “A Futile and Stupid Gesture.” \nHe appeared in the 2016 film “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping”\, opposite Kathy Bates in the Netflix original comedy series “Disjointed” and has been featured in Netflix’s “Wet Hot American Summer\,” NBC’s “Will & Grace\,” Netflix’s “Love\,” TV’ Land’s “Teachers\,” Comedy Central’s “Detroiters” and “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents.” He most recently portrayed the character of ‘Gary Williams’ on the NBC comedy “Kenan” for two seasons. Redd has also loaned his voice to many projects including Netflix’s “Big Mouth\,” Audible’s “64th Man” and Disney’s “Star vs. the Forces of Evil.” Additionally\, he was featured as a 2016 Standup New Face at Just for Laughs in Montreal.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-chris-redd/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T213000
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CREATED:20260223T231311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173506Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Chinedu Unaka
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-chinedu-unaka/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260223T225300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173700Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: KevSmith is a Joke
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Smith is an American filmmaker\, actor\, comedian\, comic book writer\, author\, YouTuber\, and podcaster. He came to prominence with the low-budget comedy buddy film Clerks (1994)\, which he wrote\, directed\, co-produced\, and acted in as the character Silent Bob of stoner duo Jay and Silent Bob. Clerks won the “Award of the Youth” and the “Mercedes-Benz Award” at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival\, the “Filmmakers Trophy” at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards (Best First Feature\, Best First Screenplay and Jeff Anderson for Best Debut Performance). \nThe film Jay and Silent Bob also appeared in Smith’s later films Mallrats\, Chasing Amy\, Dogma\, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back\, Clerks II\, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot\, and Clerks III which are set primarily in his home state of New Jersey. While not strictly sequential\, the films have crossover plot elements\, character references\, and a shared canon known as the “View Askewniverse”\, named after Smith’s production company View Askew Productions\, which he co-founded with Scott Mosier. \nSince 2011\, Smith has mostly made horror films\, including Red State (2011) and the “comedy horror films” Tusk (2014) and Yoga Hosers (2016)\, two in a planned series of three such films set in Canada dubbed the True North trilogy. \nIn 2024\, Smith released The 4:30 Movie via Saban and in May of 2025 Dogma returns to the Cannes Film Festival as part of their Cannes Classics Program. \nSmith owns Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash in Red Bank\, New Jersey\, a comic bookstore which became the setting for the reality television show Comic Book Men (2012—2018). As a podcaster\, Smith co-hosts several shows on his SModcast Podcast Network\, including SModcast\, Fatman Beyond\, and the live show Hollywood Babble-On. He is known for participating in long\, humorous Q&A sessions that are often filmed for DVD release\, beginning with An Evening with Kevin Smith. \n 
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-kevsmith-is-a-joke/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260223T231552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173447Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Kat Bird
DESCRIPTION:Kat Bird is a born & raised LA comedian and co-host of the Sideboob Podcast w/ Mikey McDonald. \nKat has toured with comedians like: Bobby Lee\, Marc Maron\, Andrew Santino\, Theo Von\, and Iliza Shlesinger. You can see her regularly at the Comedy Store\, Hollywood Improv\, and Laugh Factory. \nBird’s debut Don’t Tell Comedy special racked up 250k+ views in the first two weeks of release.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-kat-bird/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260223T225658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173634Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Dylan Carlino
DESCRIPTION:Dylan Carlino is a hilariously funny comedian\, writer and actor with a genuinely unique point of view. After beginning his career in the Berkshires\, he spent several years in Portland\, OR before moving to Austin\, TX where he won the Austin’s Funniest competition in 2023. Dylan’s been featured in multiple festivals including the Mass Moca Comedy Festival\, the Moontower Comedy Festival and he was presented by Netflix is a Joke in their “Featuring…” showcase in 2024. Dylan hosts the podcast\, SOME OF THIS IS BAD\, w/ comedian Colton Dowling and his own podcast\, FEELIN’ GIRLY. Recently\, Dylan’s audience has grown to over 1.8 million followers across TikTok and Instagram where his series\, “If I Was A Girl…” has over 100 million views.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-dylan-carlino/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260223T231851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173424Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: Ahmed Ahmed
DESCRIPTION:Ahmed Ahmed started his acting career at the age of 19. After several years of being typecast as terrorists and cabdrivers he decided to shift into stand-up comedy to have a voice and this is where he made a name for himself. He is an internationally touring comedian and been in the comedy business going on 30 years. He’s also the co-founder of the groundbreaking Axis Of Evil Comedy Tour which aired on Comedy Central and later went on to make history taking that tour all around the Middle East performing for over 20\,000 people. Ahmed has been seen on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, has 2 Showtime comedy specials\, Vince Vaughn‘s Wild West Comedy Show\, WEEDS\, Swingers\, You Don’t Mess With The Zohan and Iron Man. He’s been in dozens of news articles and press including The View\, CNN\, Wall Street Journal\, NPR\, BBC\, TMZ\, NY Times and Post\, Newsweek and GQ to name a few. He made his directorial debut with his award winning documentary called Just Like Us which premiered at The Tribeca Film Festival and had a life on Netflix\, Starz\, Showtime and other various streaming platforms. This documentary garnered him an invite to the White House to have dinner with President Barack Obama. \nFollowing his documentary he was cast by Vince Vaughn and Peter Billingsley to star in TBS’s Sullivan and Son which aired for three seasons. \nCurrently Ahmed’s latest comedy special “IT ONLY TAKES ONE OF US” can be seen through Comedy Dynamics on several platforms like Apple TV\, Amazon\, Direct TV\, Google \, DISH \, etc…
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-ahmed-ahmed/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T214500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260226T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173344Z
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SUMMARY:Netflix Is A Joke Presents: OCT (On Company Time)
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URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/netflix-is-a-joke-presents-oct-on-company-time/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260306T001825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T165433Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Materials with Iliza Shlesinger & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join Iliza for a rare\, limited-run where she works out brand-new material in real time. Raw Materials is her own workshop where comics can test ideas\, take risks\, and try the freshest material with zero expectations. Each show features a secret lineup of standout comedians dropping in to do the same. \nNo polished sets\, just raw comedy and a lot of fun. \nIliza Shlesinger has cemented herself as one of the world’s premiere stand-up comedians. In March 2025\, Shlesinger released her 7th special\, Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal\, globally on Amazon Prime Video. An explosive and relentlessly funny hour\, Iliza covers everything from shower sex\, ugly wives and the ideal man to the truth about the ONE thing no woman wants as nothing is off limits. The special was filmed this past fall at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City. \nTo date\, Shlesinger has six Netflix specials including her 2022’s Hot Forever. Her other Netflix specials include Unveiled\, War Paint\, Freezing Hot\, Confirmed Kills\, and Elder Millennial. In 2019\, Shlesinger released Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over\, her “fan-u-mentary\,” which gave fans an inside look into what goes into the making of one of her specials. This behind the scenes showcased many elements of Shlesinger’s creative process and was a tribute to a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. \nIn addition to her stand-up\, Iliza has appeared on the big and small screen. She recently wrote and will star in the upcoming romantic dramedy Chasing Summer directed by award-winning filmmaker Josephine Decker. After losing both her job and boyfriend\, Jamie retreats to her small Texas hometown where friends and flings from a fateful high school summer turn her life upside down. The filmed premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival to an overwhelming amount of rave reviews. \nIliza also wrote\, executive produced\, and starred in the romantic comedy film\, Good On Paper\, which was based on Iliza’s own dating experience\, and is streaming on Netflix. Shlesinger also starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in Netflix’s Spenser Confidential\, directed by Peter Berg. In 2023\, She played Shay Marigold in the popular MAX series\, The Righteous Gemstones. In 2020\, she co-starred along with Shia Labeouf and Vanessa Kirby in the indie feature Pieces of a Woman and premiered The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show on Netflix. In 2018\, she co-starred in Instant Family\, starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne. Her other credits include Hulu’s Dollface and Amazon Prime’s Bosch. \nIn 2023\, Iliza released her latest & second book All Things Aside: Absolutely Correct Opinions\, a collection of hilarious and insightful essays about the exasperating issues of everyday life. In 2017\, she released Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity (Hachette Book Group) a subversively funny collection of essays and observations on a confident woman’s approach to friendship\, singlehood\, and relationships. \nOn her podcast AIA: Ask Iliza Anything\, Iliza offers up her unique perspective to listeners\, answering their questions on virtually any topic. \nThe comedian can currently be found on her Iliza! Live tour. For more dates and info go to Iliza.com.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/raw-materials-with-iliza-shlesinger-friends-5/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260330T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T183034Z
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SUMMARY:Tyler Halverson
DESCRIPTION:Tyler Halverson knows who he is\, and sometimes he doesn’t like it. But all of the\nmistakes he’s made and hearts he’s broken have led him to In Defense of Drinking\, his\nstone-cold honest country album that takes a stark look at a life lived on the road.\n“It’s been a life spent falling in and out of love and finding something to write about\, at\nthe expense of your heart and somebody’s else’s\,” Halverson says. “I’m not proud of the\nactions that that boy took to inspire these songs. But I’m very proud of how they turned\nout. The Nashville scene today is all so pretty and polished\, and some artists try to\ncome out looking a certain way\, but how about you just show yourself exactly how you\nare\, the good and bad?” \nGrowing up in the tiny town of Canton\, South Dakota\, Halverson has never been afraid\nto be himself. Before he answered the call of the road\, playing bars and rodeo beer\ngardens\, he spent as much time on his skateboard as he did showing cattle at livestock\nshows. “I grew up in sale barns and skate parks\,” he says\, and those two disparate\nworlds inform the music he makes. There’s a decidedly alt-country edge to the songs on\nIn Defense of Drinking\, including the thumping\, unrepentant single “More Hearts Than\nHorses.” \n“If you come walking my way/I’ll send you running someday\,” he sings over pedal steel\nand acoustic guitar. It’s an admission as striking as that of Willie and Waylon\, when they\nsang “Take what you need from the ladies and leave them/with the words of a sad\ncountry song” in “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.” \n“That comes with the territory of being a troubadour\,” Halverson says. “It’s a warning:\nwhatever you’ve heard about cowboys and cowboy singers is probably true\, and\nsometimes you best just leave it alone.” \nRecorded at Amber Sound in Hermitage\, Tennessee\, and produced by Halverson\, Ryan\nYoumans\, and Gary Stanton (of Muscadine Bloodline)\, In Defense of Drinking builds on\nthe foundation Halverson created with his 2024 Western Amerijuana project. There are\nsongs about self-induced heartbreak (the alt-rock/country stomper “Ft. Worth Losing”)\,\nself-medication (the deceptively gentle title track)\, and the desperate search for\nredemption (the hushed hymn “Son Brother Believer”)\, all of it shot through with a\ndecidedly Western vibe. \nHalverson comes by that aesthetic naturally. He spent time not only in his native South\nDakota\, but all throughout the American West\, including playing cowboy on a Wyoming\nranch (which inspired the cult hit “Mac Miller”). “Beer Garden Baby\,” his beloved fan\nfavorite\, was born from those rodeo gigs\, and he re-records it as a duet with Parker\nMcCollum for In Defense of Drinking. He’s also set to open a string of shows for the\nTexas-turned-Nashville-star. \n“Parker has always been good to us\,” Halverson says. “The original version of that song\ncaught fire in Texas and to go back and put some Texas royalty on top of it isn’t a bad\nrecipe.” \nTexas is in the DNA of the music Halverson writes and records. He’s been all over the\nLone Star state with his guitar and harmonica and came up with some of his best songs\nthere. In the tailgate jam “Like a Rodeo\,” featuring Australian country star Wade Forster\,\nHalverson struggles to connect with another restless soul: an ambitious barrel racer.\n“Could she ever love me like the rodeo?” he sings. \nHalverson wrote the track after lighting out from Tennessee to Texas to find himself. “I\ngot pissed off with Nashville and ran away to Turkey\, Texas\,” he says. “I was crashing\nwith some buddies in a trailer\, smoking it out\, and writing songs. ‘Like a Rodeo’ is about\nchasing somebody who is also chasing something\, and wondering if those paths are\never going to cross.” \nMore often than not\, they don’t\, Halverson has learned. But he’s still hoping that one\nday he’ll find his settled down life. He even writes about having “Cowboy Babies” in one\nof the album’s more sweet numbers and likes to imagine that’s in the cards for him. In\nthe gentle ballad “Son Brother Believer\,” he all but prays for it. \n“You can lose yourself in the troubadour lifestyle\, where every night is a damn party and\nyou’re far from your family\, your home\, and your faith\,” he says. “So\, this album may be\na little bit of a personal battle: Who are you on the road vs. who are you at home. These\nsongs are often about me admitting that I can be reckless and impulsive\, but that I’m\ntrying my best. Conflict isn’t always bad if you can make some good out of it.”\nThat’s one of Halverson’s goals for In Defense of Drinking. Does he have any others? \nHe shoots a shit-eating grin. “I hope I can buy some cows with this record.”
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/tyler-halverson/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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SUMMARY:Keznamdi
DESCRIPTION:Keznamdi is a Kingston\, Jamaica–born singer-songwriter whose reggae foundation is amplified\nby a global upbringing spanning Tanzania\, Ethiopia\, and the United States. Raised in a musical\nhousehold (his parents led the reggae group Chakula)\, he began recording as a child and\ndeveloped a sound that bridges reggae\, dancehall\, and global influences with lyrical purpose. \nHis catalog includes “Bridging the Gap” (2013)\, “Skyline Levels Vol. 1” (2017)\, and\n“Bloodline” (2020). In 2025\, he released “BLXXD & FYAH”\, a powerful\, message-driven\nproject featuring Mavado\, Masicka\, Marlon Asher\, and Kelissa. The album went on to win “Best\nReggae Album” at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards\, marking his first GRAMMY win and\ncementing his place as a leading voice in modern reggae.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/keznamdi/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T081308
CREATED:20260223T210558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T210558Z
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SUMMARY:Block
DESCRIPTION:Block belongs to a rarefied category of artists—one who has not simply ridden the wave of a genre\, he’s made waves by creating one. From his first underground cult-hit record which helped launch the anti-folk movement of late 1990’s New York City to the global 2025 deluxe-edition reissue series of his storied catalog\, Block has broken boundaries while setting standards for commercial and critical success. His influence can be felt in every corner of modern indie\, folk-punk\, and lo-fi songwriting\, alongside contemporaries Regina Spektor\, Beck\, and Ani DiFranco. Now\, Block releases his forthcoming new record Love Crash\, out this year on Meridian (ECR Music Group). Produced by Chris Kuffner (Ingrid Michaelson\, Regina Spektor)\, mixed and mastered by Blake Morgan (Lenny Kravitz\, Lesley Gore\, Janita)\, this new single showcases Block at the top of his game—as incisive\, authentic\, and emotionally vulnerable as ever.
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/block/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Second Stage
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T220000
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CREATED:20260210T215616Z
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SUMMARY:Will Evans w/ Kat Hall
DESCRIPTION:Will Evans creates music as an open invitation—to drop your guard\, tune in\, and move through the world a little more freely. Rooted in folk tradition yet unconfined by genre\, his songs blend thoughtful\, quotable lyrics with sunlit grooves and global textures\, encouraging listeners to reconnect with their most honest selves. Based in Rhode Island\, the singer\, songwriter\, and multi-instrumentalist has built a devoted following by pairing sound with intention\, most notably through his Kind Folk community\, which turns shows into shared experiences of kindness\, charity\, and collective uplift. \nKnown for his dynamic live performances\, Evans weaves together acoustic guitar\, handpan\, didgeridoo\, beatboxing\, and percussion to create a fluid\, organic sound that feels both grounded and expansive. His 2025 release The Wild Unknown pushes that vision further\, exploring the crossroads of contemporary folk\, electronica\, and rock\, with collaborations from artists like Tristan Prettyman\, Dirtwire\, and Moontricks. \nFrom sold-out rooms across the U.S. and Europe to stages shared with Crosby & Nash\, Grace Potter\, Bruce Hornsby\,Dirtwire\, Trevor Hall\, and Railroad Earth\, Will Evans continues to build a musical space where connection comes first—and everyone belongs. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nKat Hall      INSTAGRAM     WEBSITE
URL:https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/will-evans/
LOCATION:Hotel Cafe\, 1623 N Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Announced,Main Stage
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