Playing Live for the Liederkranz Lumpenball is Angie Kriz and The PolkaToons who plays mostly Czech polkas and waltzes, but also add lots of variety and fun to their parties! They are a three piece band consisting of primarily Angie on button accordion and vocals, Craig Falls on Tuba, and usually Justin Patrick on Drums
Television: Florentine gained fame as a voice actor on Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers," where he voiced characters like Special Ed and Bobby Fletcher. He also co-hosted "That Metal Show" on VH1 Classic, which ran for 14 seasons and featured interviews with prominent figures in rock and metal music.
Stand-Up Comedy: He has released several stand-up comedy albums and specials, with many reaching the top of the Billboard Comedy charts. His comedy often includes elements of storytelling and personal anecdotes.
Podcasting: Florentine hosts the podcast "Everybody Is Awful (Except You)," where he discusses current events and shares humorous insights from his life.
Jim Florentine | Stand-Up Comedian, Podcast Host & Tour Dates
A working class soul.
A ten pound steel guitar.
A voice dripping of nostalgia.
Writing and recording as a solo artist since 2014 has led to the release of albums including Medicine (2020), Live. In House (2021) and recent studio release, Rust Don’t Shine.
Every live performance exposes parallels between his personal journey and the American experience, no matter the size of stage.
Each song, a story to further develop the focus on the benefits and struggles that come with small town rural life.