Head to Lure Bar & Grill for a night of laughter on 8/17 Bryan Bixby: Bryan Bixby is a Chicago-based comic who’s been performing regularly since 2015. Originally from the small town of La Farge, WI, he tried comedy for the first time in high school at the age of 15. After moving to Portland, OR, his quick wit, clever writing, and rapid-fire delivery made him a staple in the comedy scene, earning him the title of “Portland’s Funniest Person” from Willamette Week. Former co-producer and host of “Everyone Hates You” - Portland’s most popular roast battle show - and a regular at Helium Comedy Club, Bixby was a four-time finalist in Portland’s Funniest Competition, a three-time finalist in the Oregon Comedy Competition, and a two-time winner of the City vs. City Comedy Smackdown - a competition between scenes from all along the west coast. Before moving to Chicago in 2024, he became a regular feature and headliner all over the Pacific Northwest, including Tacoma Comedy Club and Capitol Hill Comedy / Bar. He headlined a sold out Mission Theater in Portland for his going away show. Bryan has performed at clubs and shows across the United States, including The Kill Tony Regular Show at Vulcan Gas Company in Austin, Laugh Factory: Chicago, and Don’t Tell Comedy in multiple cities. He’s appeared at multiple comedy festivals, and worked with comics like Dave Attell, Kyle Kinane, and Jeff Arcuri, as well as being heard on The Doug Stanhope Podcast.

Mathew Mitchell is a stand-up Comedian from Chicago by way of Montana. His parents have described his stand up as "a disgrace to the family name". He performs regularly at Zanies Comedy Club in Chicago's Old Town Neighborhood. He's worked with Comedians such as Sam Talent, John Oliver, and most recently finished a short stint on tour with Casey Rocket. Clips of his comedy have amassed millions of views online, and he's excited to be performing at a venue near you