David Liebe Hart at the Raccoon Motel -- October 30.
Wednesday, October 30, 6 p.m.
Raccoon Motel, 315 East Second Street, Davenport IA
On October 30, Davenport's Raccoon Motel will host one of the most singular artists yet to headline this downtown venue, with outsider artist, musician, painter, puppeteer, and actor David Liebe Hart, the entertainer best-known for appearances on Adult Swim's Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, performing bizarre puppetry and singing in a variety of voice characterizations.
Hart was born in Chicago and grew up in Park Forest, Illinois, where his father worked for the United States Postal Service and Chicago Public Schools. His interest in the history of the railroad system was sparked at a young age but extended throughout his life. Hart has written several songs discussing both his personal remembrances and history of mid-20th Century railroad lines, and has been vocal about his abstinence from smoking, alcohol, and drugs, plus his dislike of rap music. During an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, he stated he first developed his passion for puppeteering upon attending church Sunday school in his youth, and he claims to have gotten his start in Hollywood performing with comedian Robin Williams and from making an appearance on The Gong Show in 1977.
Hart has frequently appeared on television shows The Del Talk Show, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, and various other Abso Lutely productions and independent films. In 2004, Hart was featured in the documentary Public Access Hollywood; he also made appearances on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart in 2004 and 2009, as well as on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2004. In addition, Throughout late April and early May of 2008, Hart performed live as part of Tim and Eric's Awesome Tour 2008, and six years later, the entertainer was prominently featured in the independent film White Cop. Meanwhile, in 2018, Hart appeared in the crowd-sourced remake of Shrek titled Shrek Retold, in which he performed the Leonard Cohem composition "Hallelujah."
David Liebe Hart headlines his Davenport engagement on October 30 alongside the rockers of Blist Her and Del Rockford, admission to the 6 p.m. event is $19.84, and tickets are available by visiting TheRaccoonMotel.com.
