JOKE MACHINE with Emmy Blotnick & Joe Zimmerman
About This Event
Emmy Blotnick and Joe Zimmerman headline a comedy bill at Union Hall. Blotnick is a New York–based stand-up, writer and producer whose credits include supervising producer work on FX’s English Teacher and writing for Hulu and HBO; her material reflects that writing-and-production background. Zimmerman, a regular at NYC rooms with late-night and competition appearances, favors a spoken‑word sensibility and clean phrasing.
About JOKE MACHINE
JOKE MACHINE brings Emmy Blotnick and Joe Zimmerman to Union Hall for a stand-up bill shaped by New York’s working-comedian circuit. Blotnick, a NYC-based comic with writing and producing credits across TV, folds a writer’s sense of structure into bits that move like short scenes. Zimmerman pairs that with a measured, idea-driven style that favors clarity over volume. The night matters less as a “premiere” than as a snapshot of how Brooklyn rooms test, refine, and circulate contemporary comedy.
About the Artists
Emmy
Emmy (Emily “Emmy Meli” Lomeli) is an American-born singer whose work sits between pop and R&B, with a rock edge in live settings. Her breakout arrived after a short snippet she shared sparked demand for a full release, and the resulting track has since reached hundreds of millions of streams and been used as the theme for Meghan Markle’s podcast *Archetypes*.
Blotnick
Blotnick is a comedy and spoken-word artist appearing on New York City stages, including Union Hall. Their recent work includes the event series *Pizzazz with Gary Gulman*, and collaborations alongside LATE BLOOMERS, a rotating lineup of unexpected solo characters that has included Grace, Reiter, Gus, Heagerty, Nick, Mestad, and Ashley.
Joe
Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of Joe, a rock and pop sensation captivating audiences across New York City. Known for electrifying performances at Brooklyn's iconic Union Hall, Joe has shared the stage with a diverse array of talents, including the likes of Jay Jurden and Ilana Glazer.
Zimmerman,
Zimmerman is an individual artist working at the seam between rock/pop songwriting and stand-up–adjacent comedy. A regular presence at Brooklyn’s Union Hall, they appear on mixed bills like “Whiplash” and “Frankenstein’s Baby,” sharing the room with performers including Janeane Garofalo, Whiplash, Courtney, and Jim Tews.
Brittany
Brittany, a vibrant force in the Rock/Pop scene, has been captivating audiences at Union Hall in Brooklyn with her dynamic performances. Known for her magnetic stage presence and a knack for engaging storytelling, she frequently collaborates with a talented lineup of comedians and musicians such as Naomi Karavani and Jared Goldstein.
Carney
Carney is a New York–based individual performer working across electronic sets, DJ culture, rock/pop, and stand-up comedy. In recent NYC appearances, they’ve brought live electronic work to The Woodshop and shifted into rock/pop and comedy on the Union Hall stage, including bills alongside x3butterfly, Eros, Ellis Delta, Naomi, Brittany, Marcus, Aasif, and Coleman.