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 Fine Line 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.

BRANDI BROWN

From Minneapolis, Minnesota, comic and writer Brandi Brown regularly hosts at Minneapolis' Acme Comedy Company. She has toured with Jim Norton and opened for comics including: Josh Johnson, Guy Branum , Maria Bamford, Joe Mande, Vanessa Bayer, Hannibal Buress, and many others. Brandi was a moderator on James Adomian and Anthony Atamanuik's "Trump vs Bernie" tour and was co-host of the podcast Bill Corbett's Funhouse. She has also appeared on American Public Media/ Minnesota Public Radio shows, including Open Mike Eagle's Secret Skin and Brains On! children's show Smash Boom Best, where she was a writer and panelist.

Plus, a surprise musical act!