Live, From Kenny’s Westside Pub, It’s…The Marty Monologues: “You’ve Got Jail” — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria... Last Sunday I did a Marty Monologues Show at Kenny’s Westside Pub . I hadn’t done one of these shows in five years and I have to admit that I was pretty scared to try it again. But somet...

Last Sunday was The Marty Monologues at Kenny’s Westside Pub. We had a great crowd and Sarah Marie Dillard performed fabulous live music. Plus there were three snack trays given out! A full video of the show is at the bottom of the post. tinyurl.com/pjyycunj #Peoria #MBIP #MartyMonologues

I just uploaded the video from last night’s Marty Monologues Show from Kenny's Westside. Thanks to everyone who came to the show! Huge thanks to Sarah Marie Dillard who was the musical talent & co-star of the show!
youtu.be/hgqA_C-Cvs4?... #MartyMonologues #Peoria

On the left is Marty Wombacher creating snacks. On the right is Sarah Marie Dillard playing guitar and singing. There is a sign on an easel saying "Introduction."

On the left is Marty Wombacher holding up a sign saying applause. The sign is upside down. Sarah Marie Dillard is sitting on a chair with her guitar a while clapping. The sign on an easel says "Boone County Jail."

On the left is Marty Wombacher at the microphone. On the right, Sarah Marie Dillard is standing at a microphone while holding a guitar.

My wife and I had a great time at tonight's #MartyMonologues.
Funny stories, good music, and...snacks!
With the kind permission of Marty Wombacher and #SarahMarieDillard, I'll be uploading my audio recording to the Internet Archive. In the meantime, here are some photos. @martywombacher.bsky.social

It’s Showtime! (I’m Taking The Next Couple Days Off To Recover!) — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria... Okay, time for the Marty Monologues Show tonight, so I have to rehearse today and Monday and Tuesday I’m going to recover, so I’m taking the next two days off! I’ll have some photos and a pos...

Okay, tonight’s the night, time for another Marty Monologues show at Kenny’s Westside! The show is sold out, but if you didn’t get a ticket, there is still a way to see the show tonight & I’ll post that later today. For now, I have to go rehearse! tinyurl.com/36rppkhk #MBIP #Peoria #MartyMonologues

I’m Taking Two Days Off…To Work On The Marty Monologues Show! — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria... I’m taking today and Wednesday off to work on the upcoming Marty Monologues Show that’s happening this Sunday at Kenny’s Westside Pub at 7pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm and so far we’ve sold over half ...

I’m taking two days off to work on the Marty Monologues Show happening this Sunday at Kenny’s Westside. I’ll put up a Best of MBIP tomorrow and have a new post on Thursday.
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The Marty Monologues Spotlight On: Chelsie Tamms And Lettering Works — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria... I first met Chelsie Tamms in 2017 when I did a blog on her when she was an artist in residence at The Prairie Center of the Arts. I was impressed with her unique art ability and the business she...

This week we’re shining The Marty Monologues Spotlight on Chelsie Tamms and her business, Lettering Works. Chelsie designed the Marty Monologues logo and has done all of the artwork and design for the show since we started back in 2019!
tinyurl.com/mpwhyc7e #MBIP #Peoria #MartyMonologues

The Marty Monologues Spotlight On: Amber & Joe! — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria... If you’re a faithful MBIP reader, then you know my friends, Amber and Joe. They’re fabulous friends, they are extremely supportive and they’ve really helped me when it comes to The Marty Monologues. ...

Today I’m shining The Marty Monologues Spotlight on my friends Amber and Joe! They’ve helped bring this show to the stage through support, working the door and most importantly, being the Story Editors for the show. #Peoria #MartyMonologues #MBIP
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The Marty Monologues Spotlight On: Sarah Marie Dillard! — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria... Sarah Marie Dillard is a very important part of The Marty Monologues Show. She has opened and closed every Peoria Marty Monologues and is literally the icing on the cake that is The Marty Monologues! ...

Today we’re shining The Marty Monologues Spotlight on Sarah Marie Dillard! Sarah performs the live opening and closing songs and this year she’s also providing music for the snack breaks in the show!
tinyurl.com/6ejsu586 #MBIP #Peoria #MartyMonologues

The Marty Monologues: You’ve Got Jail - Tickets On Sale! — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria... Okay, we’re about a month away from The Marty Monologues, “You’ve Got Jail” show and today tickets go on sale! We sell Marty Monologues tickets the old fashioned way, you have to go out and buy a g...

Tickets for the Marty Monologues Show happening on Sunday, November 9th are officially on sale! You can buy your tickets at: Lit. On Fire Books, Relics, Acme Comics & Books and Kenny’s Westside, where the show is going to be performed.
tinyurl.com/278s529x #MBIP #Peoria #MartyMonologues

A New Marty Monologues Show Coming Sunday, November 9, 2025! — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria... I’ve got a big announcement today and that announcement is that we’ve got a brand new Marty Monologues show coming up in about five weeks! The new show is called: “You’ve Got Jail - Three Tails Fro...

After five years, we finally have a new Marty Monologues show coming up on Sunday, November 9th, at Kenny’s Westside Pub!
Today we focus on the person who’s done all the artwork, design and branding for The Marty Monologues shows, Chelsie Tamms!
tinyurl.com/3s97mftj #MBIP #Peoria #MartyMonologues