Interview: Comedy Darlings Garfunkel & Oates

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It seems that in the past month, you can't throw a joke book without hitting Garfunkel and Oates at some show around town. Not that you'd want to; these lovely ladies are quickly mastering the craft of beautiful songs with enough comedic edge to keep you in your seats. Both Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci are well known faces on television and film, but their most recent musical endeavors have made them fan favorites around the Los Angeles alternative comedy scene, as well as online, where their single-take 'couch videos' are blowing up all over YouTube. LAist was fortunate enough to catch up with the ladies in the middle of their whirlwind month of performing, recording, and making new music videos for the fans. And let's not forget their UCB show on Wednesday!  Read more...

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Garfunkel and Oates, a comedic folk-rock duo, are fast becoming the darlings of the Los Angeles comedy scene – and the gay blogosphere – with their pretty-girl, dirty-mouth act. Regulars at the Upright Citizens Brigade, the duo consists of actors Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, old friends from band camp who re-met a few years ago in Hollywood. Named after two famous rock-and-roll second bananas, they sing songs about bad dates, and bad songs about how “pregnant women are smug.” Think of them as the female “Flight of the Conchords.” We spoke with Garfunkel and Oates about their band, their music and that strange place between anonymity and fame.  Read more...

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Garfunkel and Oates is an LA-based comedy/folk duo made up of actresses Riki Lindhome (Last House on the Left, Changeling, My Best Friend’s Girl) and Kate Micucci (Scrubs, When in Rome).  We asked Garfunkel and Oates a few questions about the keys to their success (besides having THE greatest band name ever!).  Read more...

Interview: Garfunkel and Oates

Lately, Garfunkel and Oates have been churning out laughs everywhere they've brought their acoustic and ukulele one-two punch. They're in the midst of recording their debut EP, and Riki's got a show-stealing role in Last House. In this exclusive interview, ARTISTdirect.com spoke to Riki about making music, her upcoming turn as Sadie in Last House and why it's best to sometimes go it alone.  Read more...