"Schommer & Shynes: An Evening of Comedy and Music!"

Saturday, October 24 7pm Showtime / 6pm Doors $25 General Admission Join comedian and storyteller Jason Schommer and musician Michael Shynes for an evening of comedy, music and a ton of laughs. Special guest comedian Sam Bondhus will be joining the hometown duo on stage. JASON SCHOMMER BIO: Jason Schommer is a stand-up comedian and storyteller who spent two years as the opening act for comedy legend Louie Anderson in Las Vegas and toured regularly with him. Comedy icon Louie Anderson said, “Jason is funny, clever, smart, and on his way to the big time!” “Nobody tells a better story than Jason Schommer. A long-time opener for the legendary Louie Anderson, Schommer is a multi-layered talent who combines stand-up, storytelling, acting, and improv to create a unique experience every time he’s on stage. Jason is a true performer in every sense of the word and one of the most engaging personalities in all avenues of Twin Cities comedy—well beyond stand-up.” – Patrick Strait, MN Comedy As a stand-up comic, Jason has performed all over the U.S. and Canada and for the U.S. military in Japan. Jason’s sharp wit and spur-of-the-moment playfulness keep audiences on the edge of their seats with crazy and absurd “is-this-really-happening” stories, jokes with unexpected twists and turns, and off-the-cuff riffs. The laughs come fast and furious as Jason mines everyday life, turning the seemingly mundane and routine into comedy gold. A regular performer at The Moth, Jason has won numerous Story Slam competitions and has been invited to perform at the GrandSlams at The Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul (2016, 2023), The Guthrie Theater (2018), and The Pantages Theater (2022). Jason has been heard nationally on The Moth Radio Hour and featured on The Moth Podcast. Jason has also worked in New York City for The Rosie O’Donnell Show and behind the scenes in Hollywood as Louie Anderson’s stand-in on the FX television series Baskets. In 2017, Jason released his first live comedy album, “Confessions of a Local Celebrity.” Most recently, Jason went viral on TikTok starring in a video with Dave Ryan from KDWB, earning over 5.4 million views. MICHAEL SHYNES BIO: “Stylistically, he is difficult to pigeonhole because his sound amalgamates many different flavors, blending R&B, pop and blues into awesomely immediate melodies, evocative lyrics and contagious rhythms. Michael Shynes really has it going on” - The Huffington Post Michael Shynes is a Midwest-born singer-songwriter with a Platinum Record in Poland. A self-taught musician from Little Falls, MN, Michael chased an unlikely dream and built a career out of pure hustle and soulful songwriting. While Michael’s music may be difficult to define—often oscillating from folk to pop to R&B to country and back again—the unifying thread is his authenticity. His music never strives to be anything less than genuine. Blending shades of multiple genres over an acoustic and full-band landscape, his songs are rich with lyrical depth rarely paired with such mainstream appeal. What truly sets Michael apart is his captivating voice. With a range and falsetto that are nothing short of mesmerizing, his acoustic finger-picking style provides the perfect warmth for his soulful lyrics. Michael quickly gained attention as a standout local opener for national acts and even toured with Platinum Recording Artist Howie Day. From humble beginnings, he has grown into one of the most sought-after performers in the Midwest, regularly playing to standing-room-only crowds. Michael Shynes recently released the full-length album “Small Town Revival” to rave reviews. SAM BONDHUS BIO: Sam Bondhus is known for his highly physical yet innocent style of comedy that caters to audiences of all ages. Taking the stage, Sam instantly wins over audiences with his incredibly unique perspective and view of the world. Recently, Sam was a two-time finalist in the Funniest Person with a Day Job Contest. In 2024, he was named St. Paul’s Funniest Person. In 2025, Sam was the Funniest Person in Minneapolis Runner-up.