Archive for October, 2009
Andre Covington at Bistro 33 – Davis
Headlines November 3rd One Night Only!
Rave audience responses earned Andre a finalist ranking in comedy competitions in the Bay Area and Seattle. His 5-minute routine on “Showtime at the Apollo,” a do-or-die test for any young comic, won him slots on other top networks and television shows such as MTV, Comedy Central, BET’s “Comic View, HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam and sitcom Sister, Sister.” He writes all of his own material and describes his comedy as “Free Flowing, everyday situations taken to the extreme.”
Chelsea’s Playboy Cover Unveiled!
Chelsea Handler, star of E!’s Chelsea Lately show debuted her Playboy cover on the The Jay Leno Show last night.
Shocked, hurt and a little disappointed that she didn’t discuss this major move with me before making the plunge, I accepted the fact that Chelsea is going to call her own shots whether I like it or not.
Bob Saget at The Crest Theater
Headlines November 6th One Night Only!
American’s Favorite TV Dad is about to burst your bubble, so leave the kids at home!
Yes, Bob Saget starred on two of the most family-friendly shows network TV has ever produced (‘Full House’ and ‘Americas Funniest Home Videos’), but he’s also an edgy standup comedian for over thirty years. From his starring on Broadway in ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ to his scene-stealing scenes in ‘The Aristocrats’ and HBO’s ‘Entourage,’ to his last HBO special, ‘That Ain’t Right,’ Bob is always pushing the envelope of his craft.
Ward Anderson at Laughs Unlimited
Headlines July 14 – 18
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Ward Anderson has quickly become one of the hottest young comedians working today. His high-energy, physical comedy has made him a favorite with audiences everywhere, who are always thrilled with his over-the-top performances. Appearing all over the United States and Canada, this rising star is also a favorite with young audiences, to which Anderson performs at colleges everywhere.
Harry Basil at Pepperbelly's
Headlines November 5 – 8
Harry moved out to Hollywood in the mid 80s and created his comedy routine at the world famous Comedy Store. He quickly made a name for himself in the comedy circuit, headlining the Comedy Store in Vegas and other major comedy clubs in the country. He was in big demand as an opening act for such stars as Gloria Estafan, Liza Minelli, The Beach Boys, the Pointer Sisters, Chuck Berry and Rodney Dangerfield.
Bobby Slayton – Never Playing It Safe
A Sacramento Comedy Interview
The comedy world has always been, like most industries, dog eat dog. Well, not only does this week’s featured comic interview have bite, but he also has the bark. Ladies and gentleman…”The Pit Bull of Comedy,” Bobby Slayton.
Murray Langston – Out of the Bag
A Sacramento Comedy Interview
Murray Langston….hmmm… If that name isn’t ringing a bell for you, you might just be, well, normal. There really should be no reason that you would know that name. After all, Langston’s most popular manifestations came by way of disguise.
Okay let’s try again… How ’bout, “The Unknown Comic?” Now I’ve got your attention. That’s right, Murray Langston is the man behind the bag. Well, not so much behind the bag…as much as in the bag…
Jamie Kennedy – Heckler by Bryan Yang
This movie has been out for about a year but I watched it recently on SHOWTIME. This review by Brian Yang is a little “critical” of the movie, yet those who know me know how much I hate hecklers, mean spirited critics and self professed “experts”. Read Brian’s review, but I encourage you to rent the DVD if you are a true comedy fan.
Marcella Arguello at Luna's Cafe
Headlines October 28
One Night Only!
Too lazy to shoot hoops and much too smart to model, Marcella Arguello may be taller than most men, but the only thing more intimidating than her height is her comedy.
Folks, catch her today as she is one of the Central Valley’s next superstars.
Will God Get A Pie In The Face?
Soupy Sales, the comedian whose anything-for-a-laugh career was built on 20,000 pies to the face and 5,000 live TV appearances across a half-century of laughs, has died. He was 83.
Bruce Baum Speaks
A Sacramento Comedy Video Interview
This past Tuesday we caught up with Bruce Baum on one of the last stops on his tour. Fresh off a previous gig in Branson, MO, Bruce sat down with us after turning in a hilarious set to discuss all of his past, present and future projects.
Tweet Ya Later!
Last Thursday, Steven Bloom, publisher of SacramentoComedy.Com attended what has become one of the biggest monthly networking organizations in the Sacramento region; the SacTweetUp. “The SacTweetup is where the professional and social come together to forge new friendships and collaborations,” says co-founder Alejandro Reyes, social media “rockstar” and founder of Sacramento Marketing Labs. “This is [...]
Norm Goldblatt at Luna's Cafe
Headlines October 21 One Night Only!
Come see this intimate show and have a great time!
Norm has performed throughout the Bay Area for many years. He performs at clubs and for corporate events. He is a contributor to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. His quips were quoted by the late San Francisco Chronicle columnist, Herb Caen.
What's New at Comedy Central?
So it looks like Comedy Central will be turning it’s gaze even more “stand-up-ward,” later this year as the Daily Show’s Brit correspondent, John Oliver, will be heading up a new series called “John Oliver & Friends.”
Don "DC" Curry at Pepperbellys
Headlines October 30 – November 1
When you first hear Don “D.C.” Curry, you may just want to sit down and listen to him carefully. In fact you may want to ask him his advice on any number of things – politics, child-rearing, balancing the budget, being a black man in America or baseball (He is a former pro player). His response may not be what you expect.
