First things first, I had no intention of doing a set last night. I figured I'd go to Acoustic Coffee and support Dustin. I told him right off I was just there to hang and nor do a set. It was a quiet night, maybe 20 people total in the room of which more than half were comics. I was hanging outside with Dustin while Dennis Fogg was on. Unfortunately the crowd was pretty quiet. Dustin asked me to do a set. I said that I didn't have a set list ready. He said he just needed me to go on and boost the crowd, and I was starting to falter because I had a couple new jokes I wanted to try. Then Dustin looked at me and said, "Please. Can you do it for the Gipper?" So I did.
My set was very short. I told Dustin it would be. I ran either 4 or five jokes, and probably did just about 5 minutes at most. But it was a good set. I honestly didn't think that I'd get much of a reaction from the crowd, but they were there with me for the new material. I was kind of shocked. I worked a couple of rewrites as well. I'm glad I did it. It was a tough show for a number of comics because it was so quiet, but for the time I was there it was at least relaxed and fun. I guess maybe I was so at ease because I was thinking of it more like goofing around not doing time.
Next scheduled show is next week Thursday the 7th at the Comedy Connection in Portland. If time permits and the stars align, I'll put in some time at Bingas Wingas after as well. Two days later, I'll be working with Dennis Fogg on the 9th in Westbrook for the cheerleader benefit. I believe it's at the American Legion or something like that, but I'll update the blog once I know for sure.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Monday, November 27, 2006
Back In The Saddle
It felt like putting on an old pair of shoes again last night. Lately I've been so busy doing benefit shows, and driving to Augusta etc to do shows, it felt nice to get back and do some time in Portland. My time was cut down to 6 minutes, but basically I haven't really paid too much attention to the time limits they set for the past few months anyway. I try and keep it fairly close, but if they tell me 6 minutes and I do 8 or 9 and I'm not bombing, I call that close enough. If the crowd is digging you, it's a silly club owner that slaps your hand. Last night, the crowd was digging me. I had no real dead spots, but a couple of the jokes got laughter that was kind of quiet. It might have had to do with this self-proclaimed pool champion in the crowd that kept talking through the show and could've been distracting folks, but maybe the jokes landed soft. I'm not really sure. But by and large, given the size of the room and the reaction I got, I'd say I did very well. One of the strongest sets of the night.
It was a Sunday night showcase, and it was definitely quiet. There were 16 or 17 people there and with the heat on, it was a paltry 38 degrees. One of the smallest rooms I've worked in awhile, but they were there to laugh. A couple guys didn't go over so well, which were the two just before I went up. Sometimes when the life is sucked out of the room like that, it's tough to win a crowd back over, but I got them pretty quickly. I ran a couple of newer jokes and a rewritten one and it went over pretty well. It was a younger crowd that would normally dig my stuff, so once I hit the stage I felt pretty comfortable. It was hard to sit there so long, as I was on last, and there is a little pressure to close the evening on a high note.
Bob Marley swung through and did a little over a half an hour I'd say. He had some new stuff, and ran a few jokes I'd heard before. At this point, I've probably worked as many shows with Bobby as any other local comic. It's good company to keep. Maybe some of his good luck and skill will rub off on me.
One thing I felt bad about was a one of my jokes and a personal story involving my girlfriend went over well, and they were funny, but she was there and was embarrassed. I know it kind of goes with the territory, but I felt bad anyhow. My girlfriend has been very supportive of me through this whole process, and I felt like a dick by saying something to put her on the spot. I'll rework the one joke so that it isn't directly pointed for future reference, because it is a great joke. It's fun, but can surely be generalized. The story was funny enough, but on the whole, not really worth saving and certainly not worth hurting feelings over.
Next "scheduled" show is on Thursday December 7th at the Portland Comedy Connection, possibly swinging by Bingas Wingas after to run some time there as well. I may try and do some time at Acoustic Coffee this Wednesday. Dustin Beckleman is hosting, and I'd like to see how he does with that. He's always been supportive of me and swung by the Connection when I have shows like last night, I can try my best to do the same for him. Another date at the Portland Comedy Connection on the 21st, and a possible Trivia Night/Game Show host gig at Bingas, but more on that if it comes to fruition. I also have a benefit show in Westbrook on December 9th for some Cheerleaders. Word on the street is I'll be telling jokes to drunken older women. My kind of crowd.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the regular folks that stop by and read my adventures on a regular basis. That goes for Mike, Amanda, and my friend Ping Pang from Korea. Hope you get your fingers back after that horrible firecracker incident. If anybody thinks the blog needs newer information, feel free to let me know. I'm always open to suggestions.
It was a Sunday night showcase, and it was definitely quiet. There were 16 or 17 people there and with the heat on, it was a paltry 38 degrees. One of the smallest rooms I've worked in awhile, but they were there to laugh. A couple guys didn't go over so well, which were the two just before I went up. Sometimes when the life is sucked out of the room like that, it's tough to win a crowd back over, but I got them pretty quickly. I ran a couple of newer jokes and a rewritten one and it went over pretty well. It was a younger crowd that would normally dig my stuff, so once I hit the stage I felt pretty comfortable. It was hard to sit there so long, as I was on last, and there is a little pressure to close the evening on a high note.
Bob Marley swung through and did a little over a half an hour I'd say. He had some new stuff, and ran a few jokes I'd heard before. At this point, I've probably worked as many shows with Bobby as any other local comic. It's good company to keep. Maybe some of his good luck and skill will rub off on me.
One thing I felt bad about was a one of my jokes and a personal story involving my girlfriend went over well, and they were funny, but she was there and was embarrassed. I know it kind of goes with the territory, but I felt bad anyhow. My girlfriend has been very supportive of me through this whole process, and I felt like a dick by saying something to put her on the spot. I'll rework the one joke so that it isn't directly pointed for future reference, because it is a great joke. It's fun, but can surely be generalized. The story was funny enough, but on the whole, not really worth saving and certainly not worth hurting feelings over.
Next "scheduled" show is on Thursday December 7th at the Portland Comedy Connection, possibly swinging by Bingas Wingas after to run some time there as well. I may try and do some time at Acoustic Coffee this Wednesday. Dustin Beckleman is hosting, and I'd like to see how he does with that. He's always been supportive of me and swung by the Connection when I have shows like last night, I can try my best to do the same for him. Another date at the Portland Comedy Connection on the 21st, and a possible Trivia Night/Game Show host gig at Bingas, but more on that if it comes to fruition. I also have a benefit show in Westbrook on December 9th for some Cheerleaders. Word on the street is I'll be telling jokes to drunken older women. My kind of crowd.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the regular folks that stop by and read my adventures on a regular basis. That goes for Mike, Amanda, and my friend Ping Pang from Korea. Hope you get your fingers back after that horrible firecracker incident. If anybody thinks the blog needs newer information, feel free to let me know. I'm always open to suggestions.
Friday, November 24, 2006
Telling Jokes In The Industrial Park
Tonight was in Westbrook Maine at Victory Kart Racing. Not a bad show, or a great one either for that matter. It was okay. My set was fine, but generally my sets depend on a crowd that's enthusiastic to hear jokes and participate a little. This group was not a participation type of crowd.
I had a decent enough set and others did too. It would've been nicer if the crowd was more into it, but it was kind of like the crowd from the other day in Augusta. You take what you can get I suppose. I wasn't really feeling it, and a couple of the other comics weren't as well.
In the end, we ended up putting on a pretty good show, and Dennis Fogg was doing great to close the night. We each got paid in a prepaid $25 gas card for Exxon/Mobil. To me that's ironic, because my real job I sell gas cards, and tonight in my "fake" job I got paid in gas cards. The owner thanked us and was pleased with the turnout. All in all, even though my set didn't go as well as I wanted, it was a good show to be a part of. We were supposed to race before the show, but that didn't happen, but that's fine with me.
Next show is this Sunday at the Portland Comedy Connection. After that, for the time being, the next show is on December 7th at the Comedy Connection Portland, and then the American Legion Hall in Westbrook for a cheerleader benefit on the 9th.
I had a decent enough set and others did too. It would've been nicer if the crowd was more into it, but it was kind of like the crowd from the other day in Augusta. You take what you can get I suppose. I wasn't really feeling it, and a couple of the other comics weren't as well.
In the end, we ended up putting on a pretty good show, and Dennis Fogg was doing great to close the night. We each got paid in a prepaid $25 gas card for Exxon/Mobil. To me that's ironic, because my real job I sell gas cards, and tonight in my "fake" job I got paid in gas cards. The owner thanked us and was pleased with the turnout. All in all, even though my set didn't go as well as I wanted, it was a good show to be a part of. We were supposed to race before the show, but that didn't happen, but that's fine with me.
Next show is this Sunday at the Portland Comedy Connection. After that, for the time being, the next show is on December 7th at the Comedy Connection Portland, and then the American Legion Hall in Westbrook for a cheerleader benefit on the 9th.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Delia's in Augusta
It was an odd one for sure. Not crazy odd, but I can't quite put my finger on how I felt about the show, although I'm leaning towards dissappointed. For the record, I'll say I had a pretty good set. Not great, but pretty good. And there was a huge crowd, but my disappointment is in how the whole thing was put together.
Delia's was a pretty good sized resturant/bar. If anybody reading this is a comic, or been to a show at a resturant/bar, I don't need to mention that these are a hard room to tell jokes in. We packed the place, and from what I was told, the 4 comics were going to be splitting the door, and if we brought in a good amount of people, supposedly the owners would pony up a tip on top of that for the comics. There were at least 200 people in the place, easily $1000 for the door alone, and there was a large amount of people that had to stand up. For all accounts and purposes, this place already was a success before it began, and according to what I was told (mind you it was third party from one of the other comics) I'm already expecting $250+ for my services. More on that later.
The event was put together by Reach For The Sky or Sky's The Limit Entertainment, run by Lisa Babb. She laid down some rules at the onset, that we shouldn't get on a pulpit for political humor, offensive humor, and above all we were not allowed to drink at the venue. These are all odd requests for comics, but I played the game. Although I did see her walking around all night with quite a few colorful concoctions myself. I was kind of turned off about it from that point forward, but my father and sister had shown up for the show, and nobody from my family had ever come to see me perform stand-up. I trudged through the night, and did okay. I would've like to have done better, but a lot of things were working against it.
Out "stage" setup was rickety at best. A 3' x 3" concoction of old speaker boxes, 2x4's, and some loose laminate on top. The P.A. system was rediculously quiet, and kept going in and out. But I championed through my set and got my laughs. I had mentioned that these types of places are hard to work, because in a dinner atmosphere, people like to chat with each other, and comedy does require folks to listen, to go as planned. I did mantain the attention of most of the audience for my entire set, but there was a group of drunken women in a horseshoe shaped couch system set-up around the stage. They were so loud it was difficult to hear myself and I had the P.A. and the mic. Later on Dan Frederickson may or may not have told them to "Shut the fuck up", several times. He had a rough set from beginning to end, and had to do 25 minutes. I felt bad for him, because he's a gifted comic, and this wasn't how his stuff usually goes off.
Paul Hunt had a good second half to his set and he had to kill 20 minutes. His first half was tough, because the crowd wasn't with him, but he pulled it together and closed strong. The closer for the evening was Brian Brenniger. He did about 30 to 35 minutes, and ripped it. He's very physical, and nothing seemed to be distracting him. I give him all the credit in the world for last night. He was truly there to tell jokes and he didn't care if people wanted to laugh or not, but they did. He ruled the room. Like I said, my set was good. I had laughs from beginning to end and few dead spots. I was up first, which is always the toughest slot to get, because the crowd usually hasn't drank enough, or gotten into a comedy flow. I did do a good job I think in setting the tempo and getting people focused and as I said before, got my laughs along the way.
Now the foolish part, getting paid. After the show, I went up to Lisa and asked if I could get paid for the night, and she said she was waiting for people to settle up. Normally this is something that gets done while the last comic is up, so that everyone can get paid and get out. Not so this evening. Not only did she start collecting late, most of the bar was full before she began collecting at the door. I was a bit testy at this point, because I still had to drive back to Portland, because in 8 hours I needed to be in Cape Elizabeth to run a 5K. She tried to have the wait staff add this to their bill if folks didn't pay at the door. It was pretty a piss poor and Mickey Mouse way to do things. I usually don't get paid to do most shows that I do, so it's not the money aspect of it, but this was an amature way to handle things at best. Fast forward 45 minutes or so later, and I'm handed $100 in $20's. Ummm.... granted I didn't attend MIT and I'm not the best mathematician, but based on what I saw, this was a slap in the face. No tip on top, and we made that bar a shitload of money for the night. I took my money and left before I spoke my true feelings at the time.
I'm sure stating that might burn a few bridges for me, but getting caught up in any operation that runs like that shouldn't propel you forward most of the time anyhow. Sorry Delia's and Reach For The Skylar, I can get other work, thanks.
So, as far as how my set went, I'm pleased with how it went, but a comedy room that full would've been a much more positive and different experience. As far as the whole experience went, I won't work for that bar, or that "entertainment group" again. That was a poor way to treat comics, and that was the reason the bar was full to begin with. I'd hate to see the bar profits, or what Lisa figured she was entitled to for putting the whole thing together, because I'm sure I'd be furious.
Normally I won't rant so angrily, but as I said at the onset of this blog, it's not just about the jokes, there's a lot of politics involved in the business. I feel like I was used, not a single thank you from Lisa or the bar owners for doing the show. Maybe a simple thank you would've saved my angry feelings, but who knows. Someones pockets got lined, and they weren't mine or the other comics.
Delia's was a pretty good sized resturant/bar. If anybody reading this is a comic, or been to a show at a resturant/bar, I don't need to mention that these are a hard room to tell jokes in. We packed the place, and from what I was told, the 4 comics were going to be splitting the door, and if we brought in a good amount of people, supposedly the owners would pony up a tip on top of that for the comics. There were at least 200 people in the place, easily $1000 for the door alone, and there was a large amount of people that had to stand up. For all accounts and purposes, this place already was a success before it began, and according to what I was told (mind you it was third party from one of the other comics) I'm already expecting $250+ for my services. More on that later.
The event was put together by Reach For The Sky or Sky's The Limit Entertainment, run by Lisa Babb. She laid down some rules at the onset, that we shouldn't get on a pulpit for political humor, offensive humor, and above all we were not allowed to drink at the venue. These are all odd requests for comics, but I played the game. Although I did see her walking around all night with quite a few colorful concoctions myself. I was kind of turned off about it from that point forward, but my father and sister had shown up for the show, and nobody from my family had ever come to see me perform stand-up. I trudged through the night, and did okay. I would've like to have done better, but a lot of things were working against it.
Out "stage" setup was rickety at best. A 3' x 3" concoction of old speaker boxes, 2x4's, and some loose laminate on top. The P.A. system was rediculously quiet, and kept going in and out. But I championed through my set and got my laughs. I had mentioned that these types of places are hard to work, because in a dinner atmosphere, people like to chat with each other, and comedy does require folks to listen, to go as planned. I did mantain the attention of most of the audience for my entire set, but there was a group of drunken women in a horseshoe shaped couch system set-up around the stage. They were so loud it was difficult to hear myself and I had the P.A. and the mic. Later on Dan Frederickson may or may not have told them to "Shut the fuck up", several times. He had a rough set from beginning to end, and had to do 25 minutes. I felt bad for him, because he's a gifted comic, and this wasn't how his stuff usually goes off.
Paul Hunt had a good second half to his set and he had to kill 20 minutes. His first half was tough, because the crowd wasn't with him, but he pulled it together and closed strong. The closer for the evening was Brian Brenniger. He did about 30 to 35 minutes, and ripped it. He's very physical, and nothing seemed to be distracting him. I give him all the credit in the world for last night. He was truly there to tell jokes and he didn't care if people wanted to laugh or not, but they did. He ruled the room. Like I said, my set was good. I had laughs from beginning to end and few dead spots. I was up first, which is always the toughest slot to get, because the crowd usually hasn't drank enough, or gotten into a comedy flow. I did do a good job I think in setting the tempo and getting people focused and as I said before, got my laughs along the way.
Now the foolish part, getting paid. After the show, I went up to Lisa and asked if I could get paid for the night, and she said she was waiting for people to settle up. Normally this is something that gets done while the last comic is up, so that everyone can get paid and get out. Not so this evening. Not only did she start collecting late, most of the bar was full before she began collecting at the door. I was a bit testy at this point, because I still had to drive back to Portland, because in 8 hours I needed to be in Cape Elizabeth to run a 5K. She tried to have the wait staff add this to their bill if folks didn't pay at the door. It was pretty a piss poor and Mickey Mouse way to do things. I usually don't get paid to do most shows that I do, so it's not the money aspect of it, but this was an amature way to handle things at best. Fast forward 45 minutes or so later, and I'm handed $100 in $20's. Ummm.... granted I didn't attend MIT and I'm not the best mathematician, but based on what I saw, this was a slap in the face. No tip on top, and we made that bar a shitload of money for the night. I took my money and left before I spoke my true feelings at the time.
I'm sure stating that might burn a few bridges for me, but getting caught up in any operation that runs like that shouldn't propel you forward most of the time anyhow. Sorry Delia's and Reach For The Skylar, I can get other work, thanks.
So, as far as how my set went, I'm pleased with how it went, but a comedy room that full would've been a much more positive and different experience. As far as the whole experience went, I won't work for that bar, or that "entertainment group" again. That was a poor way to treat comics, and that was the reason the bar was full to begin with. I'd hate to see the bar profits, or what Lisa figured she was entitled to for putting the whole thing together, because I'm sure I'd be furious.
Normally I won't rant so angrily, but as I said at the onset of this blog, it's not just about the jokes, there's a lot of politics involved in the business. I feel like I was used, not a single thank you from Lisa or the bar owners for doing the show. Maybe a simple thank you would've saved my angry feelings, but who knows. Someones pockets got lined, and they weren't mine or the other comics.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
A Blast Was Had By Many In Buxton
I had my doubts as to what to expect out of the Buxton show last night. The ride up had some of those things that make you feel like you'll be making the piggy noises like in Deliverence. There was a woman in a wife beater heading towards a large pile of garbage holding a chainsaw while wearing a wife beater, 20 feet away from a house with a ton of wild turkeys running around on the front lawn, and a bag of discarded cookies in the middle of the road. Those ended up being red herrings, as it were, because Buxton was a blast, and my anus is still water tight.
There were six comics and a host last night, and I thought I was only going to need to do about 6 or 7 minutes, but Ro had us all do 10 to 12. I was a little thrown at first, because I didn't bring my notebook of jokes. I have plenty of material to take up that much time and then some, but when I get excited I have a hard time remembering things. I wrote down about 7 jokes and decided to wing it. I've been doing that a lot more lately anyhow. I've been interacting with the crowd much more than I did in the past, so I do less jokes and more improv. It seems to be working. My crowd reaction seems to be getting more intense. It doesn't seem like I'm reciting as much either. It's becoming more conversational. Last night, I ran the gamut between 8 and 80. I asked an 8 year old boy if he knew how to spell pussy, and I called an 80 year old woman a whore. It was pretty hilarious in my opinion. Out of context that makes me sound like a complete monster, but within the flow of the show, it was acceptable. It was just a matter of creating a situation where calling an 80 year old woman a whore without making it forced takes a little work. I had a really good set. A couple of the other comics said I killed or destroyed, but in my heart I'm pretty certain it was just a really good set. I know I can do better, and I will. But what do I know, I just keep plodding ahead hoping to get some laughs. I'm never quite fully satisfied.
Before my set, Dennis Fogg said that he'd been hearing that I was one of the hot comics lately. I'm not really sure if that's true, but I have had a string of good shows lately, It feels good. He mentioned something about another benefit show he's like me to do in South Portland as a cheerleader benefit. He said he'd get back to me on that, and that's cool. Also Chuck Sanborn wants me to do a show at the Maine Indoor Cart Racing the day after Thanksgiving. That should be a blast as well. Other things are in the works that I'm not at liberty to discuss right now, but once I can, I'll be sure to include them. Exciting things are happening and my dance card is filling up.
There were six comics and a host last night, and I thought I was only going to need to do about 6 or 7 minutes, but Ro had us all do 10 to 12. I was a little thrown at first, because I didn't bring my notebook of jokes. I have plenty of material to take up that much time and then some, but when I get excited I have a hard time remembering things. I wrote down about 7 jokes and decided to wing it. I've been doing that a lot more lately anyhow. I've been interacting with the crowd much more than I did in the past, so I do less jokes and more improv. It seems to be working. My crowd reaction seems to be getting more intense. It doesn't seem like I'm reciting as much either. It's becoming more conversational. Last night, I ran the gamut between 8 and 80. I asked an 8 year old boy if he knew how to spell pussy, and I called an 80 year old woman a whore. It was pretty hilarious in my opinion. Out of context that makes me sound like a complete monster, but within the flow of the show, it was acceptable. It was just a matter of creating a situation where calling an 80 year old woman a whore without making it forced takes a little work. I had a really good set. A couple of the other comics said I killed or destroyed, but in my heart I'm pretty certain it was just a really good set. I know I can do better, and I will. But what do I know, I just keep plodding ahead hoping to get some laughs. I'm never quite fully satisfied.
Before my set, Dennis Fogg said that he'd been hearing that I was one of the hot comics lately. I'm not really sure if that's true, but I have had a string of good shows lately, It feels good. He mentioned something about another benefit show he's like me to do in South Portland as a cheerleader benefit. He said he'd get back to me on that, and that's cool. Also Chuck Sanborn wants me to do a show at the Maine Indoor Cart Racing the day after Thanksgiving. That should be a blast as well. Other things are in the works that I'm not at liberty to discuss right now, but once I can, I'll be sure to include them. Exciting things are happening and my dance card is filling up.
Friday, November 10, 2006
A Successful Two-fer
Last night was a blast. I had two shows last night, and both of them went well. I'll break it down for you.
The first show was at 8:30 at the Portland Comedy Connection. I got to open the show. Somehow somewhere, people decided they wanted to get out and laugh. I'd say the Connection was probably 3/4 full. It was nice to see. I opened the show, and did very well. The crowd warmed up quickly. At some points I was killing, but a couple of my jokes fell flat. It was kind of an older crowd, so I was kind of sure one of my cancer jokes wasn't going to go over that well. And I was right. Several applause breaks and lots of crowd interaction. The host was Tom Hayes, who was pretty funny. I like his stuff. It was a really great show to do, and the beginning set a tempo that this show would play like a professional show as opposed to a Showcase Show. I thought I did so well, I almost didn't go to Bingas Wingas, because I didn't want to ruin the good vibe. Good thing I did go.
Bingas started at 10:00, and I was sixth on the list. Funny thing was, there were 3 different people on the sixth slot. We figured it out. It was a loud room to do a show, but the crowd was into it. I had a great time, and I think it showed with my performance. The Connection show may have been stronger all around, but I had a few shining moments at Bingas that definitely carved a notch out that said I was there. It was great because there were so many comics there, and a bunch from the Liquid Blue/Acoustic Coffee crowd that I hadn't seen in awhile. It was good to catch up with them and see some other folks that I hadn't really talked to in awhile. There were a couple of jokes I used that I'm pretty cautious about, but for some reason, there was a big payoff last night. I have to push the envelope sometimes, and rooms that Timmy B! open up seem to lend themselves to that.
I'm pretty tired this morning, I was charged up and it took me a long time to fall asleep. Next show is Saturday the 11th in Buxton at The Roost. A few comics were saying last night what a great time that is. Also Friday the 24th is tentative at Maine Indoor Carting in Westbrook. Come out and hear some jokes, it really can be fun.
The first show was at 8:30 at the Portland Comedy Connection. I got to open the show. Somehow somewhere, people decided they wanted to get out and laugh. I'd say the Connection was probably 3/4 full. It was nice to see. I opened the show, and did very well. The crowd warmed up quickly. At some points I was killing, but a couple of my jokes fell flat. It was kind of an older crowd, so I was kind of sure one of my cancer jokes wasn't going to go over that well. And I was right. Several applause breaks and lots of crowd interaction. The host was Tom Hayes, who was pretty funny. I like his stuff. It was a really great show to do, and the beginning set a tempo that this show would play like a professional show as opposed to a Showcase Show. I thought I did so well, I almost didn't go to Bingas Wingas, because I didn't want to ruin the good vibe. Good thing I did go.
Bingas started at 10:00, and I was sixth on the list. Funny thing was, there were 3 different people on the sixth slot. We figured it out. It was a loud room to do a show, but the crowd was into it. I had a great time, and I think it showed with my performance. The Connection show may have been stronger all around, but I had a few shining moments at Bingas that definitely carved a notch out that said I was there. It was great because there were so many comics there, and a bunch from the Liquid Blue/Acoustic Coffee crowd that I hadn't seen in awhile. It was good to catch up with them and see some other folks that I hadn't really talked to in awhile. There were a couple of jokes I used that I'm pretty cautious about, but for some reason, there was a big payoff last night. I have to push the envelope sometimes, and rooms that Timmy B! open up seem to lend themselves to that.
I'm pretty tired this morning, I was charged up and it took me a long time to fall asleep. Next show is Saturday the 11th in Buxton at The Roost. A few comics were saying last night what a great time that is. Also Friday the 24th is tentative at Maine Indoor Carting in Westbrook. Come out and hear some jokes, it really can be fun.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Beantown Baby!
Last night was the Faneuil Hall Comedy Connection show. It's a nice big club, and they run the showcase very smoothly. There wasn't too much time in between acts, and most of the folks stuck to their time. It was a bit refreshing. It was also a nice show to do.
The day before the show, I was contacted by two of the people that said they were going to go. Turns out they were just lying whores who deserve to eat shit, but I won't hold that against them. I'm only playing, I probably will hold it against them. It gave me a chance to carpool with my pals Mike and Bandit, and my lovely lady. It was just like any other trip to Boston with my favorite road travelers, except I had to tell jokes at a club.
I was on second. The first guy's set was a little odd, but he made it through. My set went well, even though I was thrown at first because Kevin Knox mispronounced my last name, and that will get in a comic's head. I went through the set I had planned, and threw a couple extras in there too just for good measure. My set went over well, but not great. It felt good enough that I didn't feel guilty people came in to see me and I felt they got a few laughs. The last time both Mike and Bandit went to see me was way back last year (almost to the day) in Lewiston where I had one of my worst experiences. It was nice to kind of redeem myself.
The other comics all had good to great sets. Timmy Brochou had a really good set, which was nice for him because it was his birthday. I'm not going to go too much into the material I had done last night, because I'm planning on posting it to myspace in the next couple of days. You can see it all for yourself and let me know if you want to.
The drive home was nice. We all seemed to have a good time, and we had the White Stripes Under Blackpool Lights blasting. I got the Baja up to the century mark a couple of times, and I was home and asleep before midnight. All in all I'd say it was a success. 3 more shows this week. This Thursday at the Comedy Connection, with the Bingas Wingas show on Portland street right after. Then to The Roost in Buxton on Saturday afternoon for a benefit show to raise money for the Bonney Eagle Robotics Club. Nerds have to buy legos I guess.
The day before the show, I was contacted by two of the people that said they were going to go. Turns out they were just lying whores who deserve to eat shit, but I won't hold that against them. I'm only playing, I probably will hold it against them. It gave me a chance to carpool with my pals Mike and Bandit, and my lovely lady. It was just like any other trip to Boston with my favorite road travelers, except I had to tell jokes at a club.
I was on second. The first guy's set was a little odd, but he made it through. My set went well, even though I was thrown at first because Kevin Knox mispronounced my last name, and that will get in a comic's head. I went through the set I had planned, and threw a couple extras in there too just for good measure. My set went over well, but not great. It felt good enough that I didn't feel guilty people came in to see me and I felt they got a few laughs. The last time both Mike and Bandit went to see me was way back last year (almost to the day) in Lewiston where I had one of my worst experiences. It was nice to kind of redeem myself.
The other comics all had good to great sets. Timmy Brochou had a really good set, which was nice for him because it was his birthday. I'm not going to go too much into the material I had done last night, because I'm planning on posting it to myspace in the next couple of days. You can see it all for yourself and let me know if you want to.
The drive home was nice. We all seemed to have a good time, and we had the White Stripes Under Blackpool Lights blasting. I got the Baja up to the century mark a couple of times, and I was home and asleep before midnight. All in all I'd say it was a success. 3 more shows this week. This Thursday at the Comedy Connection, with the Bingas Wingas show on Portland street right after. Then to The Roost in Buxton on Saturday afternoon for a benefit show to raise money for the Bonney Eagle Robotics Club. Nerds have to buy legos I guess.
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