Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome

SNL alum Fred Armisen has had a truly fascinating career. Before his breakout in comedy, he played drums in the Chicago punk band Trenchmouth—fronted by the remarkable Damon Locks—and also did a stint as a background drummer for Blue Man Group. After an 11-year run on Saturday Night Live beginning in the early 2000s, his star rose even higher with the breakout success of Portlandia, the cult-favorite sketch series he co-created with Sleater-Kinney’s Carrie Brownstein. The show seamlessly blended his deep roots in both music and comedy. At two sold-out shows at The Orange Peel, the former Late Night with Seth Meyers bandleader brings those talents together for a one-of-a-kind performance.