Variety show “Underground Americana” – hosted by Andy Rocco, will be held at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York on January 8th at 12 midnight. Congruent with the UCB’s mission of “big names for small change,” tickets are only $5. The lineup includes Anthony Atamanuik from the TV show “30 Rock,” Matt Koff – comedy writer for The Onion, and musical artist Little Embers who ran a successful crowdfunding campaign with RocketHub.

Underground Americana celebrates the seedy and urbane life in America. Host Andy Rocco likes to say “Think of us as The Prairie Home Companion, just a little more f**ked up.”

Little Embers is a collaborative effort featuring Theresa Hoffmann and her husband Anthony Rizzo. While she writes the songs, he provides the setting from which the tunes take flight. 2010 was a big year for Little Embers - highlights include a successful run on RocketHub, a packed-out showcase at The Living Room, and a new tune released on Ramen Music.

Also featured on the bill will be Alice Wetterlund, of the comedy troupe Garamond – and Steve Dressler who will perform the National Anthem.

To reserve tickets to the show: http://newyork.ucbtheatre.com/shows/2433

Named "Hot Farm Team" by Rolling Stone magazine and "Best Comedy Club" by AOL, The UCB Theatre is widely recognized as home to today's funniest actors and writers. Among their esteemed alumni include several performers and writers for Saturday Night Live, The Office, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 30 Rock, Best Week Ever, Old School, Blades of Glory, Semi-Pro and countless other films, commercials and television shows. Performers who have gained success continue to lend their talents to the theater and training center.

Andy Rocco began taking classes at UCB in 1999 and has been featured in numerous TV commercials.  He now hosts “Underground Americana” – a variety comedy show that features top talent in NYC.

This show makes our "RocketHub Recommendations" list as one to watch.

-Brian