many the hopes that have vanished, after the ball The Sound of Young America Presents

Live comedy, music and radio tapings presented by your friends at The Sound of Young America. These shows either involve us directly or have our enthusiastic endorsement. We try to support great independent comedy wherever we can: if you're interested in having The Sound present your show, just email Jesse and ask. The Sound of Young America also occaisionally tapes live programs from the road. If you're interested in bringing the show to your town, email Jesse.

Brooklyn Vegan & Klaus Kinski Present Rock & ROFL Monthly Piano's, New York, NY A rocking night of live comedy & music presented by Brooklyn Vegan, Klaus Kinski and The Sound of Young America. Special guests each month. This month: May 5th at 9PM sharp with comedy from Kurt Braunohler, John Mulaney, Max Silvestri & the Perfect Storm. Plus music from The Acorn and The War on Drugs. Variety SHAC Monthly at the UCB Theater, New York, NY A live comedy variety show featuring standup, music, sketch and film, hosted by Shonali Bhowmik, Heather Lawless, Andrea Rosen, and Chelsea Peretti. Maximum Funny Saturday, May 24th, 2008, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA A live comedy benefit for KUSP radio in Santa Cruz, hosted by Jesse Thorn and featuring Brent Weinbach, Kasper Hauser and Mary Van Note!

"Like a youthful maiden, Dawn shines brightly forth
Stirring to motion every living creature.
Divine fire was kindled for the use of men;
Dawn created light, driving away the dark."