Rick StrongBack

We'll see y'all in Asheville, July 18th at the carnival! Come see us roaming the grounds at Hi-Wire Brewing River Arts District campus.

Here we go!

Marcus Mook Cunningham about to take flight.

📸 Kate Kelleher

JULY 4TH 2026, DOWNTOWN SYLVA!

I performed at Two Pride events for Pride Month this year... That's two more than 16 year old me would have thought they would survive to see.

There's a lot of really bad stuff going on in the world right now, especially in our country. I know that feeling of impending doom is heavy... but steady yourselves and be strong.

Find your community. Unite with others. Network and build coalitions. The only way to lift this burden is for all of us to hoist it together.

Stay strong my friends;
Rick StrongBack

UPDATED WEEKLY:
Howdy y'all! Rick StrongBack, the Appalachian Circus StrongThem will be performing daring Feats of Strength & Durability at these upcoming public shows and events in 2026.

•June 26 - Sideshow, Fleetwoods Asheville NC 18+
•June 27 - Pride on Main, Haywood Co.
•July 4 - CATMAN2 Benefit l, Sylva NC
•August 15 - Clowntown w/ Fatal Distraction Burlesque, Augusta GA 18+
•September 5-6 World's Oddities Expo - Savannah GA
•September 12-13 World's Oddities Expo - Atlanta GA
•October 24-25 - [Secret Event] 21+
•November 13 - America's Dime Museum, Augusta GA

This list will be updated periodically and will include public shows, noting whether they are all ages or 18+/21+ events. Ticket and event links will be posted in the comments section.

If you want to book me for your event, I'm your Muscle for Hire! DM or email for details.

A reminder that I'll be visiting CLOWN TOWN!

I'll be joining the amazing cast of Fatal Distraction in Augusta GA, August 15th 2026, at le Chat Noir.

The Grey Eagle and Madame Onca Present
ABSFEST FRIDY FANDOM NERDLESQUE
17th Annual Asheville Burlesque & Sideshow Festival
Friday, June 5
7:30 Doors // 8pm Show
18+

Grab your tickets!
https://www.thegreyeagle.com/event/absfest-friday-fandom-nerdlesque-2/grey-eagle-music-hall/asheville-north-carolina/