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Pick of the Day: Billy Wayne Davis (in LA) 11/28

November 9, 2023
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While the Southern drawl might be thick, the comedy of Billy Wayne Davis is one of finesse, nuance, and some of the sharpest wit and writing out in comedy today. Only a voice like Davis can draw multiple applause breaks out of a phrase like “snake church” and, for that amidst many other golden facets of his comedy, he should be seen at every available opportunity.

Lucky for Angelenos that he’s doing an entire hour at the beautiful intimate space that is the Lyric Hyperion on Tues. Nov. 28th at 9:30PM. It’s the rare opportunity to see someone in LA do a full hour as well as see someone of the caliber of Billy Wayne Davis (one of a literal handful of comedians to ever record at Jack White’s prestigious Third Man Records) headline in town.

Tickets are only $15 and you can (and should) go get tickets here.

Billy Wayne Davis Gives Us All a Trip That We Needed in Comedy Specials with “Testify”

November 17, 2022
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The pacing of comedy specials churned out by Netflix and HBO and others make it seem like the majority of what an hour long stand-up comedy special will be is a well-rehearsed, considered hour of jokes done on a mostly empty stage with a mic and mic stand. Thanks to the likes of Bo Burnham, Hannah Gadsby, Hasan Minhaj, Moses Storm, Maria Bamford, Christina Catherine Martinez, Adam Sandler, Danny Jolles, Nick Vatterott, Whitmer Thomas, Gary Gulman, and more, there is a wave of reimagining what the comedy special is and can be.

Billy Wayne Davis’ brand new special Testify marvelously furthers this notion on top of Davis’ wry use of his Southern drawl and the sharp panache of his storytelling and observations.

Taped at Denver landmark, The International Church of Cannabis, Davis recounts parallel narratives of a drug trip and a trip to a parole hearing, which could be enough to account for a solid, traditional-looking special. Billy doesn’t waste the space his chosen with utilizing projected flourishes of colors that go with all the “religious” use of cannabis at that one-of-a-kind church. Soothing hip music and a dream sequence are all in the mix to distinguish Testify as a stand out special, but not to the degree where it would outshine the core of the hour (and what should be the core of any comedy special, no matter how experimental it is), Billy’s precisely whittled comedy. Davis deftly and, almost stealthily, works in differing reactions and explaining references in a way that feels less expositional and just simply part of a really funny bit.

None of how splendid Testify is should be surprising considering that one of Billy’s first recorded works was at Jack White’s hallowed Third Man Records (and only a handful of other comedians even got to record at such a rarefied stage).

Billy Wayne Davis’ Testify premiered live already, but is available to stream for replay at Moment. Go buy and watch it over and over (it’s definitely that type of special that demands that) here.

We Cordially Invite You to Our Latest Most Wanted List, Sunday June 30th at The Satellite

May 25, 2019
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It’s about time we put on another show.

So, we’re doing another gathering of our favorite comedy folks from every corner of comedy for another edition of our Most Wanted List on June 30th at Silverlake landmark, The Satellite.

As mentioned above, you’re cordially invited.

Scheduled to appear:
Frankie Quinones
Billy Wayne Davis
Wild Improv
Carl Tart
James Austin Johnson (host)
TCB’s own Jake Kroeger

Tickets are only $8 and you really ought to snag up quick here.

Win Tickets to Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristn 8/6/18

August 2, 2018
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Did you see that line-up there? It’s yet another hot one at Hot Tub that you really ought to not miss.

Thankfully, we got a pair of tickets to giveaway, per usual

Enter here to win: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways

January 17, 2018
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Finally, the wonderful Caitlin Gill is back in LA. 

You should really take every chance you can to go see her live including her own show Caitlin Gill’s Lab Oratory coming at the end of the month at The Hollywood Improv Comedy Lab.

Tickets are $8 and you can (and should) get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

November 13, 2017
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THIS THURSDAY, WE WILL BE MAKING HUNTINGTON BEACH/THE OC AT THE REC ROOM HAVE MANDATORY GOOD TIMES GUARANTEED BY SOME OF OUR PERSONAL FAVORITE COMICS.

At this point in time, it’d be nice to be forced to have a good time, no? 

Tickets are $15 (plus a 2 item min.). 

BUY TICKETS HERE.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Season 2 of Seeo’s Stand-Up Series “The Guest List” Is Now Streaming

June 27, 2017
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There are plenty of our favorite stand-ups working right now that are spread throughout this whole thing. If you have Seeso (or Amazon Prime), go binge away on season 2 of The Guest List.

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Please Enjoy Billy Wayne Davis’ Set from Last Week’s Conan

January 22, 2017
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Billy Wayne Davis is a clever, smart delight wrapped in a friendly Southern accent. 

His set from Conan this past week is perfect evidence of that.

Also, you should get his Live from Third Man Records album that just came out because it’s even more proof of how great Billy is.

Please Get Billy Wayne Davis: Live at Third Man Records Just Released Today

December 16, 2016
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Jack White’s Third Man Records is incredibly picky when it comes to comedians that bring into the fold. So far, the likes of only Reggie Watts, Neil Hamburger, and Rory Scovel have gotten to make a record on the highly regarded label. 

The latest pick is Billy Wayne Davis and Davis’ sharp-wit wrapped in his warm, inviting persona and comforting Southern accent makes it a pretty great choice.

Billy Wayne Davis: Live at Third Man Records showcases Davis’ full comedic range of having insightful, yet mischievous material that has been carefully honed all the way to delightfully messing around with as much irreverence as he can muster. Here’s a taste of what we’re talking about. 

The album comes as 12″ vinyl that includes a download code for video of Davis doing the same hour, effectively giving you both an album and a special in one purchase.  

Please get the album for yourself or a loved one at Third Man Records here.

November 6, 2016
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Stand-ups doing anything but stand-up will include hosts Chris Garcia and Ryan Singer also include Billy Wayne Davis, Drennon Davis, Dave Waite, Jason Saenz, Megan Koester, Robby Hoffman, and more.

Tickets are $5 and you can (and should) get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events as well as open mics and maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

James Adomian, Eric Andre, Rory Scovel, Sean Patton, Bonnie McFarlane, and More To Be at Atlanta’s Red Clay Festival in October

August 24, 2015
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Just take a gander at that line-up for Atlanta’s Red Clay Festival.

If you’re in or around Atlanta, GA from Oct. 15th-17th, go should definitely get your tickets now.

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