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It seems like eons ago that we had one Eric Dadourian on our handpicked compilation album, Comedians of Interest Vol. 1. Yet, Dadourian is as spry and mischievous as ever in his first full length comedy album Nebraska 2 and we absolutely love him for it.

Eric not only dives head first into the notion of tall tales made taller for comedic effect (it is being sold physically as a cassette tape w/digital download FYI), but he sells all of his stories, asides, riffs, etc. with such fervor that it’s a really jubilant ride the whole way through (no matter if you believe him or not). Truly, life is so damn short and Eric relishes every fraction of a second of it with abandon in his comedy as showcased in this hour.

Also, Nebraska 2 has one of our favorite closers to a comedy album/special this year (and probably in recent memory).

So, get Eric Dadourian’s Nebraska 2 fresh off the A Special Thing Records presses here.

Please Enjoy Dark Comedy Short About Finding Representation “Unmarketable” from Megan Koester and Steven Feinartz

May 25, 2018

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One of the perpetual mysteries of the entertainment business from the creatives/entertainers/talents’ side is how to get decent representation.

So many factors involve an agency or management company taking you on as a client and two of them are how marketable you are and, unfortunately, how lucky you are.

From the minds of Megan Koester and Steven Feinartz, comes a darkly comedic tale of how attempting to get an agent goes horribly awry with NYTVF selection, Unmarketable.

Watch and enjoy it here.

Also, props to LA born-and-bred Eric Dadourian giving Ari from Entourage a run for his money.

The Comedy Bureau Presents of Comedians of Interest Vol. 1 Now Available on Pre-order

October 6, 2017

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The Comedy Bureau, an LA comedy institution that has served the art form of comedy and Los Angeles since 2010, has handpicked “secret” recordings of their “comedians of interest” and release them to the public on an album through the venerable AST Records. More specifically, these 6 acts contained within this record are comedians that TCB believes have not gotten nearly enough of the attention they deserve. They are hysterical, original, innovative, and should be watched be very close by all. Knowing this, commit their names to memory: Anna Seregina, James Austin Johnson, Ahmed Bharoocha, Candice Thompson, The Walsh Brothers, and Eric Dadourian.

-Jake Kroeger, Director of The Comedy Bureau

You can (and really, really should) get Comedians of Interest Vol. 1. It comes out on Friday, October 20th, but is available for pre-order now here.

September 12, 2016

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One of LA comedy’s favorite sons, Eric Dadourian, is going to the East Coast for a spell. Before he leaves, he’s of course being sent off with a show.

This Saturday, September 17th at 9PM, come to the Lotto Grotto (an actual grotto at a house in Echo Park) and enjoy Eric one more time before switching coasts for awhile.

More details here.

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

Go “Behind the Scenes” of Tribune Publishing’s TRONC Rebranding Video

July 20, 2016

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The recent rebranding of media giant Tribune Publishing into TRONC has run into a mixed reception.

Some of that might have to do with their awkward official rebranding video.

Ad Hoc, which parodies ad campaigns, got “an inside look” as to why that rebranding video is so esoteric even though it’s trying to be broad at the same time (with a great assist from one of our favorites, Eric Dadourian).

All proceeds from this particular edition of Sauce will go to the Pulse Victims’ Fund.

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

June 17, 2016

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Tickets are $14. Get them and more details here.

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

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Please Help Joey Izzo Make His Latest Dark Comedy Short “I Was There Too”

May 3, 2016

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Joey Izzo is a great director who has been repeatedly knocking it out of the park with his short films and sketches for years now.

He is setting to make his latest dark comedy short I Was There Too about a man lying about surviving a mass shooting in order to get sympathy from family members. The film will star the fantastic DeMorge Brown and Eric Dadourian.

All Joey is looking for is $5K on Kickstarter and he already has $3220 raised at the time of this post. There is a month left to go on the campaign.

April 8, 2016

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Get tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy events and open mics along with corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

March 23, 2016

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FYI, this will be the inaugural Bad Dogs in East L.A..

The rest of our listings for comedy shows and open mics along with corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com

March 14, 2016

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Get your tickets here.

The rest of our listings for shows and mics as well as corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com

Watch the First Episode of Viceland’s “Flophouse” That Showcases How Great House Comedy Shows Can Be

February 25, 2016

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Today, Vice’s new venture, Viceland, released its first batch of episodes for all of their new shows. Among them is Flophouse where renowned director Lance Bangs delves into the wondrous chaos that is a comedy show held in a house.

The first episode is set in our backyard, specifically in Highland Park, at the house of Solomon Georgio, James Austin Johnson, and Eric Dadourian featuring performances from Solomon, Eric, James Adomian, Alice Wetterlund, Clare O’Kane, Brandon Wardell, and Curtis Cook as well as a complimentary rap battle w/Open Mike Eagle, a mattress in the middle of the floor, a bow and arrows, rain (for some reason) and more.

Watch it all really happen here.

Please Enjoy Eric Dadourian’s Recent Set at “The Meltdown”

October 29, 2015

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Simply put, the refined silliness of Eric Dadourian make us smile and double over laughing.

We hope his recent off-TV season performance at The Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail will make you feel the same way.

Watch it here.

March 10, 2011

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Eric Dadourian’s Song

January 30, 2011

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Eric Dadourian’s Song

Eric Dadourian wrote a song and…. I’ll leave it at that….

Morning Debriefing 11/1/10

1) Schtick or Treat @ Taix made the word “epic” seem a woeful and paltry adjective in attempting to describe what was one of the best times I’ve ever had a comedy show. Even though there were over 30 performers, it was the epitome of a “good ol’ time” the whole way through. Seriously, what other show in LA can you see “Steve Martin”,“Russell Brand”, “Carrot Top”, “Eddie Pepitone”, “Sarah Silverman”, “Rowdy Roddy Piper”, “Kyle Kinane”, “Gilbert Gottfried”, “Andy Kindler”, “Weird Al Yankovic”, and “Jake Weisman”? That’s right you can’t think of one until 364 days from now, but go to the normally schedule French Toast every Sunday 8:30PM for FREE at the same lovely 321 Lounge @ Taix.

2) Tonight’s “Comedy Crawl” is slightly more manageable, IF YOU CAN TELEPORT!!! Go to What’s Up Tiger Lily? @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8:30PM FREE, then Hotel Cafe Presents: Hotel Comedy @ The Hotel Cafe 9PM $15, then Keep It Clean @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE, then make your last “jump” to Crash Test @ The UCB Theatre 11PM $5. BLAM!!! (if that’s the sound you make when/if you teleport)

3) Like I mentioned yesterday, there’s a new feature in a long line of innovations from the Comedy Bureau that allows you to keep track of most regularly scheduled live comedy in LA. NOW UPDATED WITH THE J-SPOT. Other fine comedy establishments soon to follow. Again here it is, The Comedy Bureau’s very own Calendars.

4) Unlike “real people” with “actual money”, comedians have to/should be working on our act and, as such, THE COMEDY BUREAU will be attempting an open mic run of 3 spots, which, if you know anything about driving in LA, is near impossible. Well, IMPOSSIBLE CAN GO TAKE A DIRT NAP!!! TRIBAL CAFE. GROUND ZERO USC. TAIX. The Comedy Bureau’s very own Bureau Director will be live tweeting during this test of endurance/patience/more patience, so stay tuned for the play-by-play right here.

5) At least, someone likes us. Thanks Shayne-Michael.com

6) Now it has a face. The Big Trouble in Little Tokyo Open Mic. NOV. 9TH. 6:30PM. Please don’t forget, mostly because I don’t have any enforceable consequences if you do.

7) Given the impulsive notion of large scale chain retailers in the U.S., is it too early to tell Black Friday jokes?

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THE COMEDY BUREAU

Please Get and Enjoy Eric Dadourian’s Oh So Jaunty Debut Album “Nebraska 2″

Please Enjoy Dark Comedy Short About Finding Representation “Unmarketable” from Megan Koester and Steven Feinartz

The Comedy Bureau Presents of Comedians of Interest Vol. 1 Now Available on Pre-order

You can (and really, really should) get Comedians of Interest Vol. 1. It comes out on Friday, October 20th, but is available for pre-order now here.

Go “Behind the Scenes” of Tribune Publishing’s TRONC Rebranding Video

Please Help Joey Izzo Make His Latest Dark Comedy Short “I Was There Too”

Watch the First Episode of Viceland’s “Flophouse” That Showcases How Great House Comedy Shows Can Be

Please Enjoy Eric Dadourian’s Recent Set at “The Meltdown”

Eric Dadourian’s Song

Morning Debriefing 11/1/10