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Ian Abramson started off COVID-19 lockdown by livestreaming his own solo-run version of SNL from the woods. Even that isn’t that the wildest thing that Ian has hilariously done for comedy. He’s worn a shock collar on Conan that he let be operated by an audience member and done post trial interviews for Gary Busey’s Pet Judge. Yep, that’s all real, which is part of the marvel of Ian’s comedy being absurd, brilliant, and flawlessly executed no matter how unbelievable it all might seem when it’s happening.

So, do not miss him or a facsimile played by Ian called “Ian” doing an hour, which stretches, as advertised, 60 minutes at The Glendale Room this coming Monday, Oct. 24th at 9PM. Of all the unforgettable nights of comedy you could get into, this might rank among the most unforgettable.

Tickets are only $4 right now. Go get them ASAP here.

Pick of the Day: Ghost Detective Live! (near LA) 10/17

October 3, 2022

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We are officially in October and there are plenty of things lined up all over the place to keep the next four weeks as spooky as can be, all leading up to Halloween itself. With that said, you don’t necessarily need to bury yourself in horror movies or source the scariest haunted houses to get those creepy thrills. Finding out why someone got ghosted by a comedian at a live show ought to be another great way to get some goosebumps (as well as some hearty guffaws too).

Kari Assad and James Hilmer will be serving up that very experience with a live recording of their podcast Ghost Detective that will double as a stand-up show and comic investigation of why someone in the audience might have been ghosted by someone when things “seemed” to be have going fine. Assad has lined up a wonderful handful of great LA comics perfect for this job with Bri Pruett, Mike Falzone, Rachel Scanlon, and Monique Moreau.

All the chills and thrills and laughs for this live edition of Ghost Detective is set for Mon. Oct. 17th at 8PM at The Glendale Room. Tickets are just $10 and you better snatch them up here.

Pick of the Day: Kristal Adams Does 39ish Minutes Album Recording (in LA) 5/5

April 8, 2022

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Though sheer hard work and also being funnier and funnier every time we see her, Kristal Adams has worked her way up through the LA comedy scene. Kristal’s poise and intelligence on stage are a special charm on top of her very well-observed observations and personal comedic truths whether they be about race, jazz, or anything else in between.

Kristal will be doing a taping for her very first album, a 39ish minute performance in honor of her 39th birthday, at The Glendale Room on Thurs. May 5th. While much of LA will be hustling from Netflix Is a Joke Fest show to Netflix Is a Joke Fest show around then, you can watch this celebratory stand-up performance (that will also be a taping) from one of LA comedy’s rising stars.

There are two tapings, one at 8PM PT & the other at 10PM PT and admission is pay what you can. Go ahead and reserve a ticket anyway while you’re getting more details here.

The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 90: Sean Casey & Making Works in Progress Cozy

December 15, 2021

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At this side of the pandemic, there’s a whole row of exciting new comedy venues that have popped up in the stead of all the ones that have closed, one of them being The Glendale Room, located in the vibrant streets of Downtown Glendale. This week’s TCB Field Report has the founder of The Glendale Room, Sean Casey, chat with us about providing a crucial space that can be comfy for those on the rise in comedy or those with success, a place to be a “work in progress”. On top of all of that, it might be the coziest venue in town with its bookstore vibe.

Also, “hot” takes on comedy The Black List, CA’s new universal indoor mask mandate, and more.

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Produced by Jake Kroeger
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Artwork by Andrew Delman and KT

LA’s Getting a Nice, Extremely Cozy New Venue in “The Glendale Room”

October 7, 2021

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It’s no secret that the pandemic has ravaged live comedy in all of its facets. Performers, audiences, people who work in comedy, and, especially, venues. Many clubs and theaters have either closed or haven’t reopened in the last year and a half and a change.

Yet, as a volcano scorches the earth, it enriches the soil leaving fertile ground for something new.

Thus, LA has already opened a whole wave of new comedy and comedy adjacent venues such as Permanent Records Roadhouse and The Comedy Nook and is poised to open even more. The latest addition to the scene will be The Glendale Room located just around the corner from Downtown Glendale.

Sean Casey, who also is a crucial cog in the Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica, obtained a shipping container full of so many books and opt to use them as decor for what might instantly be one of LA’s coziest comedy venues. If there were a perfect venue for a live taping of Paul F. Tompkins’ old podcast, Dead Authors, this would be it. It’s set to seat just under 50, but has wiggle room with some creative seating and is looking to be a space for all corners of comedy (and others). Take a bit of gander of the space @theglendaleroom on IG.

If you’d like to see the space for yourself, head onto Glendale (which should be pretty easy if you’re on the Eastside) this Saturday, Oct. 9th at 4PM PT for the “softest” opening (that’ll happen to have free Topo Chico).

Get more details and info at theglendaleroom.com.

The Glendale Room is at 127 Artsakh Ave, Glendale CA 91206.

Pick of the Day: An Hour in 60 Minutes with “Ian” Abramson (in LA) 10/24

Pick of the Day: Ghost Detective Live! (near LA) 10/17

Pick of the Day: Kristal Adams Does 39ish Minutes Album Recording (in LA) 5/5

The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 90: Sean Casey & Making Works in Progress Cozy

LA’s Getting a Nice, Extremely Cozy New Venue in “The Glendale Room”