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FXx Premiering New Seasons of The League, Totally Biased, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Tonight

On Labor Day, FXx had their soft launch of sorts with taking their website live and putting on a Parks and Recreation marathon.

Tonight, it’s the real deal as three of FX’s original comedies are returning tonight at FXx with:

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia at 10PM
The League at 10:30PM
Totally Biased (which is now runs throughout the week) at 11PM

Also, there’s plenty of Parks and Recreation and Arrested Development reruns to keep during daytime to keep you happy as well.

David Cross To Make Directorial Debut With Indie Comedy ‘Hits’

September 4, 2013

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David Cross To Make Directorial Debut With Indie Comedy ‘Hits’

David Cross is going to have an indie comedy in his first go at being a director hopefully making the rounds soon with Matt Walsh, James Adomian, Michael Cera, David Koechner, Amy Sedaris, and more.

So, we’ll all basically see ‘Hits’ whenever this hits theaters.

The Final Series Finale of Futurama Airs Tonight

September 4, 2013

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The Final Series Finale of Futurama Airs Tonight

It’s only fitting to accompany FXx’s television debut tonight with the exit of something as momentous, which just happens to be the very last series finale (not something that very many TV shows could ever say) of Futurama.

Tune in at 9:30PM on Comedy Central to catch it and don’t forget about pre- and post- shows hosted by Chris Hardwick.

Cameron Esposito Makes Great Late Night Stand Up Debut in Front of Jay Leno and Craig Ferguson

September 4, 2013

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Amongst the huddles of comedians, there are comparatively very few, especially nowadays, who make it to doing a set on a late night talk show. Even rarer is doing a great set, prompting the host to call them over to the couch and chat.

Much more rare, probably because it has never happened, is that when a comedian is called over to the couch by Craig Ferguson with Jay Leno sitting beside him after they interjected, admittedly like Statler and Waldorf, during a set that was going pretty great, then hear Leno say, “White men are on their way out! Lesbians rule!”

Well, that’s exactly what happened to the wonderful Cameron Esposito last night when making her late night debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and it was pretty damn hilarious and amazing.

Please watch it here now.

LA Comedy Rundown 9/5/13

September 5, 2013

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ON THE HORIZON
Underbelly @ Echoes Under Sunset Sat. Sept. 7th 9PM FREE
The Super Serious Show with TJ Miller @ The Virgil Wed. Sept. 18th 8PM $7 in adv., $10 at door

COMEDY CRAWL
Frances Ha/Greenberg Double Feature @ New Beverly Cinema 7:30PM $8
Big Money @ The Virgil 7:30PM FREE
Ha Ha Hills Comedy Show @ Brewdog Pub 7:30PM FREE
Hour of Power: Presented by Devastator Quarterly 2 Year Anniversary @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $5/2 item min.
Talkin’ Walken with Kevin Pollak with special guest Andy Kindler @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $10
The Business LA @ Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe 8PM $5
Todd Glass @ Irvine Improv 8PM $17-$20/2 item min.
Sketchmelt @ Nerdmelt 8:30PM $8
The Josh & Josh Show 5 Year Anniversary Week 1 @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
The Comedy Garage @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery 9PM FREE
Comedy at Cinefile @ Cinefile Video 9PM FREE
The Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9:30PM FREE
Thrilling Adventure Hour’s Beyond Belief Pilot Reading @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)

OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/3 min./First come, first served/25 spots only/counts as audition/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/lottery
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
COFFEE BEAN 16101 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA Suite 180/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/Mixed mic/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Jason
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/Lottery/4 min./1 item min.
ZAPATA VIVE 101 S. First Ave., Arcadia, CA/Sign-up 6:45PM/Lottery/20 spots available/5 min.
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 12PM at FB page/First 23 spots guaranteed/Starts 7PM/5 min./lottery spots for walk-ins/one drink min.
FANATIC SALON 3815 Sawtelle Blvd., Culver City, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 9:30PM/$5 cover/7 min./water and coffee provided/Hosted by Lydia Robinson
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 9PM/No purchase necessary
INDIA’S FLAVOR 156 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Hosted by Meline Tovmasian
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM after Main Room show

Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph to Honor Carol Burnett for Mark Twain Prize for Humor

September 5, 2013

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Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph to Honor Carol Burnett for Mark Twain Prize for Humor

Happening next month, The Mark Twain Prize for Humor will be presented to Carol Burnett at The Kennedy Center in a grand ceremony with the likes of Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Rashida Jones, and more commemorating the occasion. If you can get in, try watching it live on Oct. 20th, but, if not, just catch it when it airs near Thanksgiving.

Mike Rose Sums Up Every Makeover Show Ever

September 5, 2013

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Fashion makeover shows have been around for decades now and it has taken that long apparently for this sketch from Mike Rose at Above Average to sum them all up perfectly.

In short, “You Look Awful” is the only fashion makeover show you need to watch, which you can do right here..

Doug Stanhope’s Beer Hall Putsch to Be Released as Album and DVD

September 5, 2013

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Currently, as part of Netflix’s expansion in stand up specials, Doug Stanhope’s latest hour Beer Hall Putsch can be seen exclusively on Netflix.

Yet, for those of you who don’t a Netflix subscription, for whatever reason, will be able to pick up a copy as an album on Sept. 17th in two weeks or as a DVD in November.

The waiting may already be long, but just Google what beer hall putsch is, if you don’t already know, and be entertained solely at the possibility of what Stanhope has to say about that.

Creepy Caress’ Brenda Colonna and Candice Thompson Launch “Offarious” Podcast

September 5, 2013

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The very funny Candice Thompson and Brenda Colonna are branching out for their sketch group/series Creepy Caress to have a podcast at the Toadhop Network. Somewhat along the lines of a traditional radio show (it will stream every Thursday at 5PM PST) and a fresh departure from comedians just talking about comedy with other comedians, there will be sketches, guest comedians/artists riffing, and an anti-talk show aspect (we’re not sure if that means destroying desks like Eric Andre does on The Eric Andre Show, but we’re sure it’ll be a lot of fun).

Offarious (yes, that’s the melding of offensive and hilarious) launches today at 5PM and you can subscribe here.

Kevin Pollak Getting Into the Comedy Documentary Game

September 5, 2013

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Kevin Pollak Getting Into the Comedy Documentary Game

Kevin Pollak (who has his own podcast and has done a comedy special) is indeed going forward with a documentary about comedy, specifically digging at the process/minds of comedians/comedic actors/etc. like Jim Gaffigan or Christopher Guest or Lisa Kudrow.

If the growth in interest of how comedy works via documentaries exploring comedy doesn’t confirm a current boom in comedy, then we honestly don’t know what will.

Hannibal Buress Brings His “Gibberish Rap” vs. Actual Rapper Bun B

September 5, 2013

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Minus the Hartford controversy, there’s plenty of great hijinks being had at Funny or Die’s Oddball Comedy & Oddity Festival/Tour.

For instance, while Oddball stopped in Houston, Hannibal Buress made fun of some rap lyrics, specifically some by Bun B, then get confronted by Bun B, then doing a rendition of Hannibal’s single “Gibberish Rap” in response to Bun B asking how Hannibal can critique lyrics when he’s a comedian.

Watch it all go down here.

LA Comedy Rundown 9/6/13

September 6, 2013

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ON THE HORIZON
Kurt Braunohler Hosting Charity Auction @ Amoeba Records Sat. Sept. 7th 4PM FREE
Performance Anxiety: Set List Edition @ The Pleasure Chest Tues. Sept. 10th 8PM $7

COMEDY CRAWL
Dead Authors @ UCB Theatre 6:30PM $5
Stampede! @ Nerdmelt Showroom 7PM $10
The Manifesto Show @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Unnecessary Evil @ Westside Comedy Theater 8PM $10
Jen Murphy @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
SuperEgo Live @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
Todd Glass @ Irvine Improv 8PM/10PM $17-$20/2 item min.
Peachy Keen @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Cat Video @ Echoes Under Sunset 8:30PM $5
Holy Churro @ Thank You For Coming 8:30PM FREE
Crave: The Comedy Rave 9PM $15
3 Truths 1 Lie @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Camp! @ The Clubhouse 11PM FREE
Diamond Lion @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5

OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/First come, first served/must improvise set of never before seen provided set list/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (Silverlake)/Sign-up (lottery) 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/4 min./no purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 drink min.
SABOR Y CULTURA 5625 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/Sign-up is a lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary
BOB’S ESPRESSO 5251 N. Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Ends 10PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ CLUBHOUSE 1107 N. El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA Ste. 110/Starts around 10:30PM after Manifesto Show/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/lottery

Eliza Coupe, Demetri Martin, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Charlyne Yi Join ‘The Last Time You Had Fun’

September 6, 2013

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Eliza Coupe, Demetri Martin, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Charlyne Yi Join ‘The Last Time You Had Fun’

Here’s another case of an indie comedy getting another delightful ensemble of a cast that has the potential to be a dark horse of a movie if it ever see a theatrical release.

This sort of makes us curious if indie comedy are greenlit, not so much on the main cast, but on how many cameos of really funny people they can get attached on their project nowadays.

Bill Burr on the One Time He Got Starstruck in Front of Eddie Murhpy

September 6, 2013

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You’d like to think that are certain people that are impervious to getting starstruck, but someone like Bill Burr has had his moments. Apparently, he performed in front of Eddie Murphy and couldn’t handle the pressure.

Give it a watch at the backstage of Conan here.

Uncle Mom Shows What Not To Do at Sperm Banks

September 6, 2013

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Uncle Mom sketch serves up another funny PSA of sorts at Official Comedy on what etiquette should be observed at a sperm bank.

Oh, you didn’t know that there was a code of behavior at a sperm bank? Well, you better watch this ASAP.

YouTube Launching Its Own ‘Buffer Festival’

September 6, 2013

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YouTube Launching Its Own ‘Buffer Festival’

It’s kind of surprising that it has taken this long for YouTube to put together it’s on film festival, but they’re heading up to Toronto this November and holding their very own “Buffer Festival” featuring the best and brightest of YouTube.

We’re assuming that there will be a livestream of panel on YouTube comment threads that will be subjected to the stereotypical YouTube comment thread.

Watch Another Great Episode of Homeland Parody, ‘Law of the Land’

September 6, 2013

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Whether you’re acquainted with all the dramas surrounding terrorist cells and homeland security or not, Law of the Land at David Cross/French Kiss Records’ FKR.TV is a pretty great, hilarious comedy version of all those shows. Not to mention they have an amazing cast of Ron Lynch, Brendon Small, Matt Kirshen, Chris Walsh, Samm Levine, Baron Vaughn, Matt Besser, Ali MacLean and more.

Give their second episode a watch here.

LA Comedy Rundown 9/7/13

September 7, 2013

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ON THE HORIZON
Jail Guitar Doors Comedy Benefit @ Nerdmelt Showroom Sat. Sept. 21st 8PM $10
This Is Not Happening Season 2 Taping @ Cheetah’s Tues. Oct. 1st 7PM/9:30PM FREE w/RSVP

COMEDY CRAWL
Kurt Braunohler Hosting Charity Auction @ Amoeba Records 4PM FREE
Minor League Harold Night @ The Clubhouse 7PM FREE
Todd Glass @ Irvine Improv 7PM/9PM $17-$20/2 item min.
Two Headed Beast: A Storytelling Show @ Stories Books & Cafe 8PM FREE
Harland Williams @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $18/2 item min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
The Thrilling Adventure Hour @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $25 (stand by only)
Underbelly @ Echoes Under Sunset 9PM FREE
Nick & Kyle’s Cobra Juice 4: The Quadrupling @ All Sets Design and Construction 9PM FREE
No Pun Intendo @ Nerdmelt Showroom 9PM $10
Before You Were Funny @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10
Sean Conroy @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $18/2 item min.
12 Shiny Nickels @ Westside Comedy Theater 11PM $10
The Midnight Show w/Derek Waters @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5
The Tomorrow Show w/Ron Lynch @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8

OPEN MIC RUN
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 3:30PM/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min.
FLAPPERS BURBANK YOOHOO ROOM 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Starts 4:30PM/First come, first served
DANGERFIELD’S 3 2524 1/2 James M. Wood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/Lottery/3-5min./$2 cover
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd and 4th St.)/Sign-up (lottery) 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/no purchase necessary/4 min.
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/5 min./first come, first served/one drink min.
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts around 11:30PM/lottery

The Latest Episode of Codefellas Show What Red Tape at The NSA Is Like

September 7, 2013

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You might think that because of their far reaching powers that the NSA is immune from the stereotypical red tape attributed to the slowness of government agencies. Rest assured (or actually don’t, because they shouldn’t be slow) that the NSA has their own version of bureaucratic obstacles that often goes beyond paperwork and security clearance as shown in the latest episode of Wired’s great web series, Codefellas with Emiliy Heller and John Hodgman.

Watch it and learn what the NSA is really up to here.

Aziz Ansari, Christopher Guest, Aubrey Plaza, and More to Appear at New Yorker Fest 2013

September 7, 2013

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Aziz Ansari, Christopher Guest, Aubrey Plaza, and More to Appear at New Yorker Fest 2013

If you still have doubts as to the merits of comedy as an art form, having a substantial part in renowned culture publication The New Yorker’s New Yorker Fest should be a good reference point to start thinking otherwise.

Boosting their comedy programming from last year to include several panels, presentations, and more (including a talk about comedy and politics from comedic genius Armando Ianucci), maybe comedy is starting to get the respect it deserves.

Here’s Everything You Wanted to Say About Not Wanting to Date But Felt Like It Might Come Off as Annoying

September 7, 2013

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Cathryn Mudon and Connor Ratliff web series on Blip.tv “I’m Too Fragile For This” voices probably everything you’ve wanted to say about dating in their latest episode, but were too worried that it might alienate anyone that would talk to you.

So, you can just watch, laugh, and internalize this to care of most of your dating neuroses hopefully.

LA Comedy Rundown 9/8/13

September 8, 2013

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ON THE HORIZON
Erin Foley Live CD Taping @ Hollywood Improv Sat. Sept. 14th 8PM $15/2 item min.
Anchorman Live Reading @ Broad Stage Thurs. Nov. 21st $500

COMEDY CRAWL
Crashbar Improv @ The Clubhouse 7PM FREE
1642 Comedy & Social Club @ 1642 Beer & Wine 7PM FREE
Pink Collar Comedy Tour @ Westside Comedy Theater 7PM $10
Todd Glass @ Irvine Improv 7PM $17/2 item min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
On the Edge w/Jamar Neighbors @ Hollywood Improv 7:30PM $5/2 item min.
Catsby Improv @ Theatre Asylum 8PM FREE
Uncabaret @ First and Hope 8PM $20-$30
Harmontown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
The Drop-In Show @ Hot Mess Vintage 8PM FREE
Top Story Weekly! @ iO West 8PM $5
Power Violence @ Theatre 6470 9PM FREE
French Toast @ Taix 9:30PM FREE
Hot Sauce @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5 (stand by only)

OPEN MIC RUN
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 3PM/Starts 4PM/No purchase necessary/Hosted by TJ Amick
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served/$3 min.
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One drink min.
COCK N BULL 2947 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary
JARAGUA 4493 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:15PM/Lottery/3 min./1 item min.
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107-A El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 9:45PM after Crashbar/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary

The Westside Comedy Theater Launching Its Own Comedy Podcast Network

September 8, 2013

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The Westside Comedy Theater Launching Its Own Comedy Podcast Network

Whether the dust is still being rustled up or clearing from the comedy podcast boom is unsure, but the model of gathering podcasts under the umbrella of a network seems to be a worthwhile path for the medium right now.

Next week, Santa Monica’s Westside Comedy Theater is starting its very own podcast network with many really funny comedians that have made their way through the LA comedy scene over the last few years including: Rob Gleeson, Mr. Goodnight, Tom Sibley, Josh Covitt, Chase Bernstein, Tushar Singh, Neel Nanda and more.

They’re having a free launch party next week on Thurs. to meet all their new podcasters at 7PM if you’re curious (and we’re suggesting that you should be)

Janine Brito vs. Tracy Morgan in a Tracy Morgan-Off on Totally Biased

September 8, 2013

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On the first week of its return, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell appropriately had some pretty amazing segments, a good sign for the new episodes in their new daily format to come.

One of them was Totally Biased writer Janine Brito competing in a Tracy Morgan impression contest against none other than Tracy Morgan. It’s as amazing as it sounds, so go watch it right now here.

So Dick Cavett, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Rick Overton Are Going to Woodstock

September 8, 2013

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You might have guessed from the headline that there’s now a Woodstock Comedy Festival. Well, not only is that real, but the likes of Dick Cavett, Bobcat Goldthwait, College Humor Live, UCB’s Touring Company, Rick Overton, and more coming to the legendary land of Woodstock to put on a festival of the more comedic persuasion.

It’s taking place in less than two weeks on Sept. 20th-22nd and tickets are now on sale (plus they’re supporting a charity).

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