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Ike at Night, at JACK

Remarkable performer Ike Ufomadu – described as the son that Woody Allen and Frank Sinatra never had – hosts a nightly talk show, with a talk show set, guests and a studio audience. Jonathan Jacobs aka The Vintage DJ is the “bandleader,” spinning LPs.  Guests have included Carrie Mae WeemsJason TrachtenburgDan ZanesHUFF THIS!RadhaMUSprimeAyesha JordanRachel Trachtenburg and Assemblymember Walter Mosley.  Hoi Polloi actor B. Brian Argotsinger serves as Ike's sidekick.

Upcoming dates and guests:
Thursday, April 17: Christopher Cerrone and Jomama Jones
Friday, April 18: TBA
Saturday, April 19: TBA
All shows at 8 pm

JACK's house performance band, The Georges, follows at 9:30 pm with their own 30-minute show, WGRG-TV, free for Ike at Night ticket holders
TICKETS
$10 general admission
$5 if you come more than once
All-nights pass: $35
PURCHASE ONLINE HERE.

Here's a video teaser we put together from footage from the first night: https://vimeo.com/90422446

Here's a video clip of Ike with comedian Tyler Fischer: https://vimeo.com/90615518

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