Schtick & Move: Festival Supreme @ The Shrine Auditorium [LA]
A review of Tenacious D’s 3rd annual comedy & music extravaganza featuring such acts as Amy Poehler, Kids In The Hall, Andrew W.K., Nathan Fielder, & Tig Notaro
Eric DePriester
I'm a freelance writer and full time culture junky. Currently based out of the Bay, but prone to vagrancy, my home is where the headphones are.
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