Punchlines and Backlines is a LIVE 90 minute stand-up comedy show that features one, or more, rockstars doing comedy for the first time. Created and produced by veteran comedian/writer Courtney Cronin, this one of a kind show has been featured at multiple rock expos, festivals, and comedy clubs around the US. Including venues in Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, The Key West Comedy club, and a residency at JBJ's on Broadway in Nashville. We have been the featured comedy event at The Mountain Music Festival, KISS Cancer Goodbye, The Nashville Rock N’ Pod Expo, The Creatures Fest Kiss fan expo, and we're embarking on in our 5th year on the Monsters of Rock Cruise in spring of 2026 with host Izzy Presley.

The show has gained so much popularity in the rock music community we’ve upgraded to ALL STARS SHOWS with former guests coming back for more laughs and stories of rock star life on the road. Currently, the show writers Courtney Cronin and Don Jamieson, are doing multiple road dates with (hilarious) guitar legend Reb Beach.

Right now we’re all about the rock and roll, but we’re also about to go country. Details coming soon.

If you are a musician and you are interested in performing stand up comedy for the first time, please reach out to us. Our team will work with you to craft the perfect set for your POV and career highlights.

Every single rock star guest has had a killer set on our show, and a rockin’ good time! (Man that sounds cheesy, but it is true)

Hope to see you at our next show!

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What’s a punchline? The funny part of the joke

What’s a backline? It’s the term for the musical equipment that’s always set up on stage for a live performance, typically the amplifiers, drum kit, keyboards, and other gear used by the band — basically everything that’s behind the front-line performers.