Joe Rumrill

Chris isn't hosting the new series, instead,shining a spotlight each week on a different comedian he thinks deserves more attention. Carmen Christopher, Rachel Pegram and Riley Soloner are among the first comedians.

Plus: Son Volt, Black Lips, DAWN, Tony Bennett, Kris Kristofferson, Japanese Breakfast, 'Live From Here with Chris Thile,' and more tickets on sale.

Tonight's NYC-area shows include Thom Yorke, Bob Dylan, Pusha T, Freddie Gibbs/G Perico, Claudio Simonetti's Goblin, Amine/Buddy, Raven, EVA/Sir Babygirl, and more.

Tonight's NYC-area shows include Blondie/Liz Phair, Animal Collective playing Sung Tongs, Petal/Camp Cope, Weezer/Pixies, Cindy Lee, Lydia Lunch, and more.

Plus Michelle Buteau, David Cross, Michael Che, Seth Herzog, Sporkful Live, Julio Torres, Reductress Live, and more funny stuff.

Plus: Roy Wood Junior, Jon Glazer, Dad Jokes, Tinder Live, David Cross, Ilana Glazer, and more funny stuff.

Plus: Jon Benjamin & Jon Glazer, David Cross, Michael Ian Black, Scott Rogowski, free shows and lots more laughs

The Brooklyn Podcast Festival is a week away, running November 14 - 19 at The Bell House and Union Hall...

Tickets for the Jeff Lynne's ELO show at Irving Plaza go on sale at 10 AM.

Tickets to see Anthrax with Lamb of God at Hammerstein Ballroom go on s...

Jo Firestone

When tasked to define the central characteristic of alternative comedy at the moment, the obvious answer seems to be its playfulness...