Garfunkel and Oates, a comedic folk-rock duo, are fast becoming the darlings of the Los Angeles comedy scene – and the gay blogosphere – with their pretty-girl, dirty-mouth act. Regulars at the Upright Citizens Brigade, the duo consists of actors Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, old friends from band camp who re-met a few years ago in Hollywood. Named after two famous rock-and-roll second bananas, they sing songs about bad dates, and bad songs about how “pregnant women are smug.” Think of them as the female “Flight of the Conchords.” We spoke with Garfunkel and Oates about their band, their music and that strange place between anonymity and fame. Read more...
Meet Garfunkel and Oates: The Female Flight of the Conchords