Live Wire returns to the Twin Cities for a unique live recording experience!

Our independently produced public radio show is featured on stations nationwide, including MPR. We are thrilled to be partnering with Minnesota Public Radio to bring you a show filled with riveting, cultural conversation live at The Fitzgerald Theater on Friday, September 26th.

MARIA BAMFORD

Maria Bamford is a stand-up comedian, actor, and New York Times bestselling author with her memoir Sure, I'll Join Your Cult. Stephen Colbert called her his "favorite comedian on earth." The first female comic to have two half-hour "Comedy Central Presents" specials, Maria's acclaimed work includes her Netflix series Lady Dynamite and comedy specials Old Baby and Special Special. She's provided voices for Big Mouth, BoJack Horseman, Adventure Time, and Word Girl. Awarded Best Club Comic at the American Comedy Awards, Maria's writing has appeared in The New York Times and LA Weekly. She has five hours of stand-up available on iTunes, including her latest recording 20%. For her mental health advocacy, she's received The OCD Foundation's Illumination Award.

NUR-D

Nur-D isn't your typical hip-hop artist. This Minnesota native brings contemporary rap infused with '80s glam rock, pop, and funk—music for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider. He's shared stages with MisterWives, Ludacris, Tyler The Creator, and the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra. Since 2018, Nur-D has earned recognition as Best New MN Artist (Citypages), headlined First Avenue's "Best New Bands" show, and won Best Live Concert awards. With ten full-length projects including latest album Chunkadelic and hits like "Take My Picture" and "All My Friends Are So Hot," Nur-D combines sharp lyricism, humor, and storytelling into hip-hop with heart. His infectious energy has built a fervent global fanbase—he's making a movement.

Plus, additional special guests to be revealed.