WATCH: Comedian JB Smoove Returns to Detroit for a Night of Laughter and Homecoming

JB Smoove is more than just a comedian; he’s a storyteller with roots that run deep. When he touches down in Detroit on Sunday, September 22, at Sound Board, it’s not just another stop on a tour. For JB, Detroit is a city that has always opened its arms, embraced him, and made him feel at home. It’s why he’s excited to get back, reconnect with the city, and be welcomed by the Detroit comedic scene and his good friends Detroit’s own, Foolish and Coco. “There’s just something about Detroit,” he says, reflecting on the spirit of the people and the city that always shows up strong for him. JB is just as excited to head over to Floods Bar and Grille, his go-to spot whenever he’s in town. Born in Plymouth, North Carolina, and raised in Mount Vernon, New York, JB Smoove is known for his comedic brilliance and iconic role as Leon Black on HBO/MAX’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, which just concluded its twelfth and final season. But his connection to Detroit runs deep, it’s about community. Detroit, with its resilience and unshakable spirit, has always reflected a kind of kinship that JB finds familiar. He’s spent years bringing...