The return of Laurel Casey

Laurel Casey first came on my radar when she was performing some time ago in Newport. A residency at Camille's followed, along with some mentions in Mike Stanton's The Prince of Providence, and a move out of town. She is a character, an original, and a compelling performer.

She starts a new Wednesday night gig tonight (7-10) at Art Coloian's Side Bar & Grille, in an incarnation as "Mona Lott." One of her promotions for the event has yours truly blurbing her for the best impersonation of Lenny Bruce. It ain't no lie. As Public Enemy used to say, consider yourself warned.