The Grindstone Comedy Fest presents Shirley Gnome and Success 5000!

Shirley Gnome:

Shirley Gnome, a Juno-nominated comedian, songwriter and vocalist from Vancouver, BC, is celebrated for blending satirical country, rock, and folk with dark pop parodies. Her witty, subversive lyrics tackle provocative topics, captivating audiences with both playful and biting content. Gnome has earned rave reviews and accolades in five countries. She’s performed at major festivals like The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The Philadelphia Folk Festival, and JFL Vancouver. Gnome has been featured on CBC Radio’s The Debaters, CBC Gem’s The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Sirius XM. In 2021, her album Decoxification earned a Juno Award nomination. In 2024, she made her television debut at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival’s TV galas on CBC Gem. Her latest album, Live Bare & Natural, was released on March 27th, 2025.

Success 5000!

Success 5000 is a musical comedy duo from Edmonton, Alberta. They perform catchy and hilarious songs about depression, anxiety, existential dread, and (occasionally) semi-niche characters from the Super Mario franchise. Their latest album, Sad Forever, is all about feeling hopeless in the face of a world that just keeps getting worse (but like, in a funny way). Never afraid to get honest, emotional, or just deeply weird, Success 5000 will get stuck in your head for days and your heart forever.