Join East Vancouver’s queen comedy chanteuse Shirley Gnome as she celebrates her sixth full length album "Live, Bare and Natural", courtesy of Comedy Here Often? Records. Known for her unique blend of country, rock, pop and folk with witty, subversive lyrics, her comedy songwriting prowess has had audiences in stitches since 2009. She shamelessly lays the truth bare with her disarmingly gorgeous vocal stylings. Sexuality, religion, rage and the human body - just a few topics she’ll tackle this time around in her playful and biting style.

With special guest bands Parlour Panther and Kitty & The Rooster backing her up, it will be a night of exquisite musicality mixed with irreverent comedy from her latest release. Ms. Gnome will also circle back to some of her classic cult hits, perfect for die hard fans and new Gnomies alike. Say you were there - and regret nothing.

Thursday, March 27
Doors 7:00 pm | Event 7:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Featuring:
Parlour Panther and Kitty & The Rooster

Hosted by
Michaela Chung

About Shirley:

Since 2009, Shirley Gnome has been an enduring force in East Vancouver’s artistic community. Her career launched after winning Patrick Maliha’s The People’s Champ of Comedy competition at the iconic Rio Theatre, a victory that marked the beginning of a surprisingly successful career considering what she says and does.

She has garnered an international following, earning rave reviews and accolades in five countries. She’s performed at major festivals like The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The Philadelphia Folk Festival, JFL Vancouver, and more. She has also been featured on CBC Radio’s The Debaters and Sirius XM. In 2021, her album Decoxification earned a Juno Award nomination for Comedy Album of the Year. In 2024, she made her television debut at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival’s TV galas on CBC Gem.

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"Think Sarah McLachlan meets Ryan Reynolds, a true Canadian double threat." -Edmonton Journal

“a joyful rebellion against rigid femininity, constrictive sexuality and what it means to be a “lady.”” - She Does The City, Toronto

“hilarious… Gnome is a disarmingly likeable performer” -Chortle (UK)

“magnificent” -Dan Savage (US)

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“Her songs are like nothing else you will hear…It is a glorious experience and, absolutely not to be missed’” -The Scotsman, Edinburgh

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"simply brilliant... equipped with the voice of a goddess." -Three Weeks, Edinburgh

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“… one of the best musical comedians I’ve seen.’” - The Australia Times (Melbourne)