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The Wind Creek Event Center — Bethlehem, PA
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About Dave Hill

Dave Hill is a comedian and musician from Cleveland who somehow makes it work despite—or because of—the fact that his comedy-rock songs are genuinely awkward. His appeal hinges on commitment to the bit: he'll spend four minutes on a song about how he's a "chick magnet" delivered with such sincere delusion that you're not sure if he's in on the joke. He's also legitimately talented at guitar, which makes the whole thing land differently than if he were just a punchline. Hill has appeared on shows like "Chewed Up" and built a following partly through being the guy who shows up to comedy venues and pulls out an actual instrument. His songs operate in that sweet spot between "this is dumb" and "wait, this is kind of catchy," which seems to be exactly where he wants to be. He doesn't take himself seriously, but he takes the craft of being ridiculous seriously.

His crowds are half-laughing, half-grooving. People don't know whether to clap or laugh at the end of songs. He's self-deprecating enough that the room feels in on it together, which keeps things from feeling mean-spirited. Mostly people leave having heard guitar work they didn't expect from a comedy show.

Known for Chick Magnet, Party Boobies, When My Body Meets Your Body, Craigslist

Dave Hill + New York

Dave Hill has built a solid presence in New York's live music scene over the years. His May 2025 show at Le Poisson Rouge, a venue known for hosting inventive performers, continued that trajectory. Hill's comedic sensibility and musical chops have made him a reliable draw in the city, where audiences appreciate his blend of humor and genuine musicianship.

Dave Hill in New York News

Live Music in New York

New York's comedy-music crossover scene has always been weird and vital—from the punk-comedy fusion of the '70s to today's blend of stand-up, indie rock, and performance art. It's a place where musicians who tell jokes and comedians who play instruments find an audience that gets it. Hill slots into that lineage pretty naturally.

New York road trip to see Dave Hill?

Stay in the Upper West Side near Central Park—quieter than Midtown, better restaurants, and close enough to everywhere that matters. Dinner at Balthazar in SoHo if you want classic New York energy, or Gramercy Tavern if you prefer something less scene-y. Spend your afternoon at the Met or catching live music at Blue Note or The Basement—both venues where you'll see the players who influenced Mars's sound. Walk through Washington Square Park, grab a coffee, remember why New York mattered to music in the first place.

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