Tim Harmston delivers a unique brand of stand-up comedy, deeply rooted in his Midwest origins. His performances are a thoughtful blend of observational humor and delightful absurdity, reflecting a sensibility shaped by his upbringing in Northwest Wisconsin.  Harmston's comedic approach is both intelligent and accessible, often exploring the nuances of daily life, relationships, and the quirks of human behavior with a distinctive, understated charm. 

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Improv classes at Chicago's Second City piqued Tim's interest in being on stage and 

he quickly shifted toward stand-up because he couldn't stop writing jokes. Open mics in and around Minnesota and Wisconsin turned into paid gigs and in 2003 Tim won Acme Comedy Company’s Funniest Person in the Twin Cities competition, something he will be sure to tell people when he's an old man in a bar.

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His career includes notable television appearances on Late Show with David Letterman and Comedy Central's Live at Gotham. He further showcased his comedic prowess on the clean comedy channel  Dry Bar Comedy with his special entitled "Zoom Out." A consistent voice on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Big River Radio Wave," Harmston has also released several successful comedy albums with his latest title “Frozen Badger” debuting at number one on the Apple Music comedy charts. You can also hear many of Tim's jokes streaming on Sirius XM satellite radio. Since starting his stand-up journey in 2002, Tim Harmston has cultivated a reputation for his original material and engaging stage presence, earning him a dedicated following across the country.