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April 12, 2011

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Due to additional responsibilities that we’ve overtaken at the Comedy Bureau, we are experimenting with dissolving the Morning Debriefing in separate posts throughout a given day.

There will still be frequent updates and posts everyday informing any and all about latest and best in comedy in the Greater Los Angeles Area and (sometimes) beyond. They’ll just be separate posts separate from two static calendars listing all the best upcoming shows and open mics.

Also, there will be more time to write more original articles like the Tip of the Hat and show recaps as well as get into interviews and other brand new things via The Comedy Bureau including covering the upcoming Bridgetown Comedy Festival.

Thanks for to all for your support and readership and we’re only going to get better from here.

-Bureau Director Jake Kroeger

Morning Debriefing 4/11/11

1) Comedian Barry Rothbart on national TV… again. After appearing frequently on national commercials for Taco Bell, web series “Do Whatever”, in which he stars, is set to air on IFC soon.

2) There’s still win a chance to win a spot on the Long Shot Podcast!!!

3) With an endorsement from Kate Micucci and this review, Re-Animator the Musical, might be something to catch at the Steve Allen Theater soon. It may not be the Human Centipede musical, but why the f*$# would you want to see that?

4) “All awards shows are bullshit made up clubs where people decide to give each other prizes. So, I want to thank Comedy Central for saying, ‘we could do that, we could give each other prizes.”-Tina Fey about the Comedy Awards/Reason the Comedy Bureau thinks that such awards shows really shouldn’t be broadcasted ever

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
What’s Up Tiger Lily @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
The 4 & 20 @ All Star Lanes 8PM FREE
Baron Vaughn opening for Adam Warrock @ Nerdist Theatre 8PM $10
Just for Laughs Showcase @ Hollywood Improv Lab 7:30PM/9:30PM $5
Stand Up Saloon @ Old Towne Pub 10PM FREE
Keep It Clean Comedy @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE

6) OPEN MIC RUN
RED ROCK 8782 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/multiple sets allowed/$5 min.
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PM-ish
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM/Starts 8PM
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/call (213) 483-4458
GROUND ZERO USC 615 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA/USC Campus/Nestled between 3 dormitories approximately a block away from the intersection of Figueroa and Exposition/USC student sign-up 9PM/non-USC-student sign-up 9:15/Starts 9:30PM

7) So Comedy Central is 20 years old. Subtracting the 170 days we’ve been live, the Comedy Bureau has just over 7000 days to reach the same prominence.

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Morning Debriefing 4/10/11

April 10, 2011

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1) As the Comedy Awards already happened and we already know who won, I’d say watch the premiere of Norm MacDonald’s Sports Show at 10:30PM April 12th first, but the Comedy Awards are chronologically on first at 9PM, so just watch both on Comedy Central.

2) You probably already suspected that American: The Bill Hicks Story was going to be reviewed like this, but it’s nice to actually read it in reality. [via PopcornBiz]

3) Weird Places to do Stand Up w/Chelsea Peretti, Pete Holmes, Howard Kremer, and more! [via HuffPo Comedy]

4) Tip of the Hat for Jim Hamilton

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Without a Cause @ Boardners 7:30PM FREE
Feel Good Comedy @ Hollywood Improv 7:30PM $10/2 item min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
Ian Federgreen Presents @ Flappers YooHoo Room 7:30PM $10/2 drink min.
#hashtag @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Powerviolence @ The Complex 8:30PM FREE
Chatterbox Comedy Night @ Chatterbox 9PM FREE
Top Story Weekly @ iO West 9PM $5
Lettuce Entertain You! (W/Stand Up) @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
The Sunday Sunday Sunday Show @ The Improv Space 9:30PM FREE

6) OPEN MIC RUN
PALMS 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
TSUNAMEDY @ TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 9PM
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed

7) I apologize profusely for the tardiness of this post. There’s no excuse other than I can write an update this complex via my smart phone. Damn technology.

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Morning Debriefing 4/8/11

1) Series “House of Lies” that Ben Schwartz is in got picked up on Showtime!

3) The BBC recently visited NY and was marveled at their plethora of storytelling shows. Though the Moth started in NY, we’ve got plenty here in LA including This is Not Happening @ Hollywood Improv, Public School Stories at M Bar, Two Headed Beast at Stories Books & Cafe, and plenty more that keep popping up. Check it BBC.

4) The Ultimate Free & Cheap LA Comedy List 4/10-4/16. Thanks Wisepix.

5) If only I knew more about designing websites and HTML code, I could make an open mic map as pretty looking as this one on LA Comedy Insider.

6) The Comedy Bureau “Tip of the Hat” (meant to be written earlier this week) to the Walsh Brothers! (Next one will be on time)

7) ON THE HORIZON
Gelmania @ UCB Theatre Sat. Apr. 16th 10PM $10
West Memphis 3 Benefit @ Largo Tues. May 31st 8PM $30

8) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Laugh-Your-Ass-Off-Palooza @ Columbia College Hollywood 6:30PM FREE
Risk! True Stories Boldly Told @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
Alonzo Bodden @ Ice House 8:30PM/10:30PM $17.50/2 drink min.
Christina Pazitsky @ Downtown Comedy Club 9PM $11/2 drink min.
Stood Up Friday Night: The Meaning of Life @ Moving Arts Theatre 10PM $5
The Also-Ran Comedy Hour @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10:30PM $5

9) OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia, Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/given set list to improv off of
iCANDY 1708 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/$3 min.
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (Silverlake)/Sign-up (lottery) 6:30PM/Starts 7PM
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Starts 7PM
GLENDALE DAYS INN 450 N. Pioneer Dr., Glendale, CA/Starts 8PM

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Morning Debriefing 4/6/11

April 6, 2011

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1) Jim Gaffigan tickets are on pre-sale for a show in November at Club Nokia. Yeah, he’s that good everyone. (pre-sale password is BACON)

2) Charlyne Yi on Conan.

3) Paul F. Tompkins on an Australian Podcast, The Little Dum Dum Club.

4) ON THE HORIZON:
This Is Not Happening @ Hollywood Improv Wed., Apr. 13th 8PM $5/2 item min.

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
If This Doesn’t Work Out, I’m Moving Home @ Harlem Place Cafe 8PM FREE
TJ Miller and Friends @ Comedy & Magic Club 8PM $15/2 drink min.
You’ve Seen These Guys @ Brea Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
Meltdown @ Meltdown Comics 8:30PM $8
Frolic! @ Far Bar 9PM FREE
The Ed Galvez Punk House @ Westside Comedy Theatre 9PM $8
Beer in the Shower @ Whitehorse Cocktail Lounge Inn 9:30PM FREE
The Jesse Miller Talk Show @ Next Stage Theatre 11PM $5

6) OPEN MIC RUN
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/$3 cover/10 min. guarantee
CAFE MUSE 6547 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM

7) Anybody want to make a Comedy Bureau ticker so I don’t have to reach end of our Twitter feed?

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Morning Debriefing 4/4/11

1) American-the Bill Hicks Story hits U.S. theatres this week on April 8th, but the earliest you can see it is April 13th at the Comedy Store then April 15th at the Laemmle Sunset 5. Something is wrong with this picture. If it changes, the Comedy Bureau will let you know.

2) LA via Australia–Hear clips of Garfunkel and Oates & Maria Bamford live in Melbourne

3) Brand New Open Mic coming next week:
Smiles Nightclub
13615 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Every other Wednesday
5 minutes of stage time with 1 item purchase
$3 Domestic Beer, $3 Soda, Half off apps
Contact Chris Dunham or TK Matteson
www.facebook.com/chrisdunhamlive–www.facebook.com/tkocomedy

4) The Comedy Bureau’s own calendars have been updated with a few new venues!

5) Once again, Conan on WTF w/Marc Maron.

6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
What’s Up Tiger Lily @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
Keep It Clean @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Crash Test @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5

7) OPEN MIC RUN
RED ROCK 8782 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/multiple sets allowed/$5 min.
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PM-ish
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM/Starts 8PM
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/call (213) 483-4458
D’AMORE’S 8369 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM/Purchase required
GROUND ZERO USC 615 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA/USC Campus/Nestled between 3 dormitories approximately a block away from the intersection of Figueroa and Exposition/USC student sign-up 9PM/non-USC-student sign-up 9:15/Starts 9:30PM

8) Yesterday, the Comedy Bureau posted the article, “Why are THEY on the Show?” about the unfortunate trading of spots on shows that happens in LA and some readers were wondering a few things. Specifically, The Comic’s Comic wondered about comics who struggle to get stage time starting their own room. I have no problem with other comics starting their own room to get their own stage time if they can’t get it elsewhere. Again, I reiterate stay away from trading spots. Whether they are good or bad as comics is a matter of subjectivity to me really, but, as I point out in the article, if they can find an audience of their own, my opinion doesn’t really matter. Another reader wondered that if a person works the Haha, Ice House, Comedy Store, Improv that they should get a shot at performing at another room. First off, there are plenty of comics that are (and I’m putting this very politely) raw that get to perform at all of those clubs. Once more, as I pointed in the article, plenty of comics can get laughs, but if they’re not funny to the booker, why should the booker put them up? Last week, I saw someone do nothing but offensive material jumbling up the most controversial topics to date (i.e. Libya, Tsunami, and Liz Taylor’s Death) into one dick joke ridden mess and kill. Did I laugh? I didn’t even smile. Just because this comic happened to do good on a certain night because they had a good spot on the show, I don’t feel obligated or guilted to promote their comedy as, plain and simple, I don’t find them funny. If you have any further questions regarding this article or anything else, please send them to thecomedybureau@gmail.com.

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Morning Debriefing 4/3/11

1) The iCandy Open Mic in Long Beach taking place every Friday in Long Beach has put itself in a rare class of open mics running for almost a decade. Not only do they now pay their few booked performers, but they will very soon offer to match any other indepently produced and booked room that is willing to do so. Thanks to Shayne Michael, Jeff Leon, Kerry Arnold Stephens, and these 97 other people, comics getting paid at an open mic has become possible.

2) Antithesis Comedy, another fine comedy site, is looking for comedian/musicians and comedian/filmmakers based in LA. Message Jesse Castro Jr. for details.

3) The Comedy Bureau “Tips Its Hat” this week to THE WALSH BROTHERS! Article/profile to follow soon

4) Always hilarious comedienne Jackie Kashian is correct in that there is stigma attached to the “solo show”, but I’m pretty sure we would all watch Jackie’s solo show. The Comedy Bureau would.

6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
The Nerdist Podcast Live w/James Gunn @ The Nerdist Theatre 8PM $10
March Comedy Madness Finals @ The Comedy Store 8PM $14/2 drink min.
French Toast @ Taix 8:30PM FREE
Powerviolence @ The Complex 8:30PM FREE
Top Story Weekly @ iO West 9PM $5
Gravid Water @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)

7) OPEN MIC RUN
PALMS 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
TSUNAMEDY @ TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 9PM
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed

8) In case you decided to be a human and avoid social networking, Charlie Sheen bombed last night at his first show on his “Violent Torpedo of Truth Tour”. Big surprise. I guess what counts as news these days is something happening that everyone expected.

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Morning Debriefing 4/2/11

1) It’s official: The Nerdist Theatre has arrived (@nerdmelt) and the back room of Meltdown Comics is no more (well, sort of). Kicking off their inaugural weekend off with Jimmy Dore’s Pop and Politics tonight and a live Nerdist Podcast w/James Gunn tomorrow night, the Nerdist Theatre is sure to be one of the “places to be” in LA.

2) LA via Texas and Texas via LA: Hampton Yount’s experiences at SXSW and Matt Ingebretson and the Hell Yes Fest in the Austinist.

3) The Comic’s Comic is now on Tumblr. I think you should follow.

4) Comedy Central now has a smart phone app for free. Perhaps you can find out when Mash-Up is on at 3:30AM again even more accesibly than visiting the Comedy Bureau.

5) ON THE HORIZON
TJ Miller Makes Mayhem @ Largo Sun. Jun. 5th 8PM $20

6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Two Headed Beast: A Story Telling Show @ Stories Books & Cafe 8PM FREE
Mike Phirman @ Flappers Burbank 8PM/10PM $17/2 item min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
The Anytime Show w/Dominic Dierkes & Magic Bag @ Underground Annex Theatre 8PM/10PM $5 will get you into both shows
Truth or Dare @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
The Thrilling Adventure Hour @ Largo 8:30PM $25 (sold out, tickets may be available at door)
Comediaplex @ Westside Comedy Theatre 9PM $10
The Roast of Justin Bieber @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10
Ryan Stout @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $18
The Midnight Show @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5 (stand by only)
Tomorrow Show w/Ron Lynch @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8

7) OPEN MIC RUN
SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Starts 2PM/people usually give feedback at end of set
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATRE 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd and 4th St.)/Sign-Up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed

8) May I stress that I have ABSOLUTELY no problem with people telling jokes that might be considered controversial or “too soon” as long as they’re inherently funny and not depending on mere hyperbole/graphic detail. Perfect example from comedian Brooks Wheelan posted only a few days after the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan: @brookswheelan This whole Japan thing is the biggest win dolphins have had since the ‘72 undefeated season. #LARRYCSONKA. Nicely done, Brooks. Nicely done.

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Morning Debriefing 3/26/11

1) The Full Bridgetown Comedy Festival (@bridgetown) line-up is out! It would almost seem the whole LA comedy scene will be up there for a weekend.

2) Norm MacDonald has his Comedy Central Presents Hour Long Special Tonight at 11:30PM! Charlie Sheen may have stole his thunder from gaining Twitter followers, but that won’t happen tonight… I hope.

3) Also, Norm MacDonald’s Sports Show premieres Tues. April 12th. ALSO, as seen in this staff “weigh-in” video, comedians Sean O’Connor and Doug O. Perkins now write for the show, which deserves a congratulations thrown their way and a definite watching of the Sports Show.

4) Comedian interviews/profiles to check out: Kyle Kinane in NonPopulist/Sean Green on 24/7 Comedy.

5) Conan O’Brien wants your dreams for a secret project. Nothing sounds suspicious about this, right? Check the details here.

6) ON THE HORIZON

Mike Bridenstine @ Irvine Improv Sat. Apr. 30th 11PM $17/2 drink min.
The Zephyr Sessions: A Taping @ Zephyr Theatre Wed., May 4th 8PM FREE
Hannibal Buress @ Irvine Improv Sun., May 15th 7PM $20/2 item min.
Jim Gaffigan @ Club Nokia Nov. 5th

7) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Two Milk Minimum w/Ron Lynch @ Flappers Burbank 11:30AM $10/2 item min.
Channel 101 Screening @ Downtown Independent Theater 8PM FREE
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Auggie Smith @ Flappers Claremont 8PM $15/2 drink min.
The Anytime Show w/Dominic Dierkes @ Smodcastle 8PM $8
Persona @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
The Ed Galvez Punk House Weekend Edition @ Westside Comedy Theatre 9PM $10
Patton Oswalt and Friends @ Largo 9:30PM $25 (sold out, but tickets may be available at door)
Lettuce Entertain You (With Stand Up) @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10
Magic Bag @ Smodcastle 10PM $8
Merrill Davis and Friends @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10:30PM $5
The Walsh Brothers Show @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5
Tomorrow w/Ron Lynch Presents: 5 Minutes or DIE! @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8

8) OPEN MIC RUN
SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Starts 2PM/people usually give feedback at end of set
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATRE 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd and 4th St.)/Sign-Up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed

9) The Comedy Awards are actually taping today and live blogging the taping. I’ll be mindful of what is being posted. Very mindful.

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Morning Debriefing 3/7/11

1) NY Comedian Mike DeStefano was just reported of having died of a heart attack. Though this site is mostly dedicated to LA, our condolences go to a comedian that overcame and brought laughter to many though his unflinching honesty.

2) Last night, I took part in my first roast and unfortunately most of my act deals with roasting myself, which is the angle that I took while dishing out insults. I’m pretty sure the only person that appreciates this approach is the guest of honor being roasted, to all those planning on partaking in a roast in the near future.

3) The LA Times thinks its great that Aziz Ansari thinks Kumail Nanjiani is really funny.

4) Tip of the Hat: Ron Lynch

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
What’s Up Tiger Lily? @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
4 & 20 @ All Star Lanes 8PM FREE
Tig Notaro Has Friends Taping @ ACME Comedy Theatre 8PM FREE (RSVP after link)
Keep It Clean Comedy @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Crash Test @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5

5) OPEN MIC RUN
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PM-ish
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM/Starts 8PM
PUKA BAR 710 W. Willow St., Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/10 min.
HARLEM PLACE CAFE 124 W. 4th St. (in alley between Main and Spring St.)/Starts 8PM/e-mail speakeasyopenmic@gmail.com for spots
D’AMORE’S 8369 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM/Purchase required
GROUND ZERO CAFE 615 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA (USC on campus nestled in between dorms near intersection of Figueroa and Exposition)/USC student Sign-up 9PM/Non Student Sign-up 9:15PM/Starts 9:30PM
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 Cover/Free coffee & water.

6) I wonder if anybody reads this part or if this just look at the listing of shows.

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Morning Debriefing 3/6/11

1) In an ongoing confusion about the upcoming Comedy Awards, what exactly is “breakthrough” about any of the nominees for Breakthrough Performer of the Year? Most of these people have been around comedy for quite some time and are somewhat established, but the only thing that I can figure in regards to being breakthrough is that they have something, a TV show mostly, that’s really popular this year, as opposed to someone just having a whole round of debuts on the late night circuit as a comic whose name is just started to get known around entertainment and comedy circles alike. To be accurate, the award should be called Biggest Jump by a Comedic Performer in IMDB Starmeter This Year.

2) A big change is coming to the Big Trouble in Little Tokyo Open Mic as we’re now only featuring one special guest and this Tuesday, it’s going to be a great one as we’re having Brendon Walsh come down right before he goes on the Spring Value Tour with Neil Hamburger and Todd Barry.

3) ON THE HORIZON: Jimmy Dore’s Pop and Politics @ Meltdown Comics Sat. Apr. 2nd $10

4) Tip of the Hat Profile/Article of Ron Lynch to come later today…

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Jeff Garlin’s Combo Platter @ UCB Theatre 6PM $2
Armenian National Committee Fundraiser Starring Jackie Kashian @ Flappers Burbank $49.50/2 drink min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
Comedy Barre @ Barre Vermont 8PM FREE/2 drink min.
Powerviolence @ The Complex 8:30PM FREE
French Toast @ Taix 8:30PM FREE
Another Gentle Evening with Josh & Dan @ Fake Gallery 8:30PM FREE
Top Story Weekly @ iO West 9PM $5
Gravid Water @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)

5) OPEN MIC RUN
PALMS 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/$5 min.
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed

6) I think have come to a point where I can only “nerd out” about comedy because all that I know. Unfortunately, that’s what I do for “work”, so I think I’ve become that guy who just can’t stop talking about work no matter where he is. Details on this development to follow.

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Morning Debriefing 3/5/11

1) One of my absolute favorite shows in town, The Super Serious Show, now has a youtube account so now ALL OF YOU can see just how damn fantastic it is. Check it here.

2) Comedian Neil Hamburger now has a rubber cartoon face available for purchase for all those times that you need a reminder of war can successfully be waged via Twitter against celebrities.

3) I’m not a big fan of reality TV and even a less of a fan of the monstrous “American Idol”, but when comedian Paul F. Tompkins recaps an episode of it, it’s actually entertaining to the point where I don’t feel that I’m dumbing myself down to enjoy myself.

4) One liner extraordinaire Jim Hamilton, according to him, will be on TV very soon. Details to follow as the Comedy Bureau gets them… from Jim himself (just follow @jim_hamilton like we do)

5) Three Minutes to Nothing-Why Comedy Contests are Largely a Waste of Everyone’s Time by the Comedy Bureau

6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Two Milk Minimum @ Flappers Burbank 11:30AM $10/2 item min.
North Star Comedy Hour @ Michael Woolson Studio 8PM
The Anytime Show w/Dominic Dierkes @ Smodcastle 8PM $8
Magic Bag @ Smodcastle 8PM $8
Battleship Pretension @ Meltdown Comics 8PM $5
The Thrilling Adventure Hour @ Largo 8:30PM $25/sold-out, but tickets probably available at door
Midnight Show @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5 (stand by only)
The Tomorrow Show @ The Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8

7) OPEN MIC RUN
SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Starts 2PM/people usually give feedback at end of set
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/one item min.
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATRE 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd and 4th St.)/Sign-Up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed

8) Getting a business card from a girl because you’re “just that sad” still counts as getting a number, right?

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Morning Debriefing 3/4/11

1) Tig Notaro has friends. She also has a pilot taping. This taping is taking place at ACME Comedy Theatre Mon. Mar. 7th. She would really like it if you would come. Here are some more details about the taping of Tig and her friends. [via AST News]

2) It’s the last day for Scoomie Awards suggestions. That’s right, it’s the last chance to make a category for how much disdain you have for certain people at open mics in LA. Don’t miss out.

3) The Ultimate Free & Cheap LA Comedy List 3/6-3/12. Thanks Wisepix.

4) The Comedy Bureau “Tips Its Hat” this week to RON LYNCH!!! Article/Profile to follow soon.

5) I know it’s incredibly late, but my article about comedy competitions “Three Minutes to Nothing” IS on its way today, or at least I think so…

6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Dead Authors @ UCB Theatre 6:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Two-Headed Beast @ Stories Books & Cafe 8PM FREE
Stood Up Friday Night: Wingman @ Moving Arts Theatre 10PM $5
First Fridays Variety Show @ Theatre Asylum 10:30PM $10
Red Velvet Comedy @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10:30PM $5

7) OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia, Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/given set list to improv off of
iCANDY 1708 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/$3 min.
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (Silverlake)/Sign-up (lottery) 6:30PM/Starts 7PM
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Starts 7PM
TRINITY CHURCH 1015 California Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 8PM/Must work clean
GLENDALE DAYS INN 450 N. Pioneer Dr., Glendale, CA/Starts 8PM

8) Anyone how actually thinks this is written in an actual office by a group of contributors, please keep thinking that. It makes me feel better about writing this on top of a mess of blankets on my couch.

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Morning Debriefing 3/3/11

1) The closest you’ll see Doug Stanhope to Los Angeles for a while is tonight at the San Jose Improv 8PM $25/2 item min. and this Saturday Mar. 5th at Velvet Jones in Santa Barbara 7PM $20. That is as close as he’s going to get.

2) The Scoomie Awards-an award show recognizing distinction in open mic comedians in LA is coming up soon and is taking suggestions for categories. Here are some of the best suggested categories so far–take note Comedy Awards. (Listed in alphabetical order by first name)

-The “I’m an F-18, Bro” Award for Overconfidence
Andrew N. Solmssen

-Best Post Show Karaoke Performance
Andy Peters

-Most Likely to Die Before the Scoomies
Dave Ross

-The Award for Slightly More Honest Than I’d Care For, Conversely Best Fictional Stage Life
-Best Reworking of Mitch Hedberg’s Persona
James Bruce

-The Robert Yasumura Up-and-Comer Award and Scholarship
Jeff Wattenhofer

-The “Getting the Light Means 5 More Minutes, Right?” Award
Jim Hegarty

-Most Likely to Have Killed at Flappers Prior to Attending Open Mic/Show Currently Bombing At
Joseph Larkin

-Kutest Komedy Kouple
Josh Androsky

-Best Potential Mug Shot
Julia Bensfield

-Most Likely to Sign Up But Leave Before It’s Their Turn….Award…..Good luck trying to get an acceptance speech
Marianne Sierk

-The Heavy Meta Award
-Obscure Referenciest
-The TMI Award
Matt Manser

-“Female Comic Under the Sway of Domineering, Abusive Ike Turner-like Impresario"
Moses Robinson

-Most-sogynist
-The "When the hell did YOU get funny??” Award
Paul Jay

-The “Wait–This Person Doesn’t Look Damaged at ALL, So Why is He/She Up There? Oh, Oh Wait. Oof. Nooow It Becomes Plain. This Person Makes Me Look Like the Picture of Mental Health. This is PAINful to Watch.” Award
-The “PLEASE Shut Up About How Much Porn You Watch And Pot You Smoke You Horny Perverted Runt Troll; We Guessed Already By Looking At You” Award
Robert Buscemi

-The Saddest Bear in The Forest of Depression Award
-The Goes to More Open Mics in a Week than You Do in a Month Award
-The Most Likely To Stop Doing Standup and Start Doing Improv Award
-The Dryhumps you when Drunk Award
-Lifetime Achivement
Ron Babcock

-The “My Cat Is My Stage Time at Home” Award
Shawn Carlow

-Most Likely to Thrive at Homelessness
Vanessa Ramos

3) Jen Kirkman’s new album “Hail to the Freaks” is coming soon. More details to come as soon as the Comedy Bureau receives them. Stay tuned.

4) DO NOT MISS THE PREMIERE OF MASH-UP ON COMEDY CENTRAL FRI. MAR. 11th AT MIDNIGHT W/TJ MILLER, MATT BRAUNGER, KYLE KINANE, KUMAIL NANJIANI, and HANNIBAL BURESS. YEAH, IT’S IN ALL CAPS. IT’S THAT IMPORTANT.

5) ON THE HORIZON
Jim Bruce’s Mustache @ The Gardenia Wed. Mar. 9th 8:30PM $5
One-Two Punch @ Benton Manor Sat. Mar. 12th 8PM $2 suggested donation (for chairs)
The Walsh Brothers Show @ UCB Theatre Mar. 26th MIDNIGHT $5

6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Meat Art Show @ Meltdown Comics 7PM
Continuous Comedy @ Hollywood Laugh Factory 8PM $20/$30 VIP/2 item min.
Joe Wengert’s Stages of Adulthood @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
Piñata @ Bang Studio 8PM $14
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Comedy is Dead @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery 9PM $15
How to Live with Chelsea Peretti @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
Live!* at Carnegie Hall @ Hollywood Hotel 10PM FREE

7) OPEN MIC RUN
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM
THE SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/$3 cover/10 min. guaranteed
TKO SHOW @ 212 CAFE 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM

8) Anyone know how to put actual code for ads on Tumblr? It would be pretty great if this was my job and I’d keep everyone even MORE updated on everything LA comedy, wouldn’t it? Please e-mail thecomedybureau@gmail.com if you have tips/suggestions/help/etc.

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Morning Debriefing 3/2/11

1) Remember when I said there will be something posted HERE in March? Well, it’s March and later today you’ll find out what I was legally obligated to keep under wraps until now. HINT: Pretty much all comedy competitions are a waste of time.

2) Comedy Central Specials that you NEED TO LOOK OUT FOR: Jay Larson on Mar. 11th and Norm MacDonald on Mar. 12th. More details to come…

3) Have a short/sketch/viral video? Why not enter it in Burbank Film Festival’s Comedy Short Contest?

4) ON THE HORIZON
The Paul F Tompkins Show 9 Year Anniversary @ Largo Sat. Mar. 19th 8:30PM $25 (There’s still tickets for some reason)
Birthday Roast of Tess Barker @ Whitehorse Cocktail Lounge Inn Wed. Mar. 23rd 8:30PM FREE
A Great and Terrible Thing @ Hollywood Improv Lab Tues. Mar. 29th 10:30PM $5

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Maria Bamford’s Singalong and Comedy Show @ Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock 8PM $5 suggested donation
Birds of Prey @ Comedy Central Stages 8PM FREE
The Fix-Up Show @ ACME Comedy Theatre 8PM $12
Matt Kirshen & Dwayne Perkins @ Irvine Improv 8PM $17/2 item min.
Meltdown @ Meltdown Comics 8:30PM $8
Frolic @ Far Bar 9PM FREE
Comedy Night @ Westside Bar & Grill 9PM FREE
The Ed Galvez Punk House @ Westside Comedy Theatre 9PM $8
Beer in the Shower @ Whitehorse Cocktail Lounge Inn 9:30PM FREE
Anna Lee Lawson Comedy Hour @ Next Stage Theatre 11PM $5

6) OPEN MIC RUN
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM
CAFE MUSE 6547 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM
LIBRARY A COFFEEHOUSE 3418 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM

7) It’s a rare occurrence as I’m actually feeling pretty good. Such is the life of a comedian/comedy journalist/blogger/insomniac…

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Morning Debriefing 3/1/11

March 1, 2011

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1) The Los Angeles Comedy Festival is Officially Taking Submissions.

3) What to Watch/DVR This Week [via Splitsider]

4) Harland Williams interview on Conan. Spoiler Alert: This is the perfect way to start your day.

5) The Scoomie’s are coming soon. That’s right the awards for comedians by comedians and not really anyone else just like it should be. Have category suggestions? Go here.

6) Last night Chris Fairbanks’ Comedy Special aired late on Fuel TV. It’s the first comedy special they’ve aired and hopefully they’ll air it again. Check back here for details.

6) ON THE HORIZON:
Mary Mack’s North Star Comedy Hour & Meat Raffle @ Michael Woolson Studio Sat. Mar. 5th 8PM
Rory Scovel @ Hollywood Improv April 1st 8PM $18/2 item min.

7) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
¡Satiristas! LIVE @ The Actors Gang 7PM Pay What You Can
The Good Luck Show @ Good Luck Bar 7:30PM FREE
Ballgame’s Laugh Lounge @ Red Rock 8PM FREE
Found Footage Festival @ Largo $20 8PM FREE
Drunk on Stage @ Akbar 8PM FREE
Comedy Death Ray @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Holy Fuck! @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Lower Crust Comedy @ Genghis Cohen 9PM $6

8) OPEN MIC RUN
BACK HOME IN LAHAINA 519 E. Carson St., Carson, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE TOKYO @ SEÑOR FISH 422 E. 1st, Los Angeles, CA (downtown)/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Starts 8PM
WESTWOOD BREWCO 1097 Glendon Ave., Westwood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM/Starts 8PM

9) Did you know you could reach the end of your Twitter feed? Of course you don’t because you’re still part of society.

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Morning Debriefing 2/28/11

February 28, 2011

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1) THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT FOR BRIDGETOWN COMEDY FESTIVAL!!!! Details here.

2) Love’em or hate’em, the Oscars took place last night and several of us watched it, and plenty tweeted about it. Handpicked, hometown (LA/Hollywood) favorites were retweeted last night and are now featured here:

“@shanenickerson "Who are you wearing?” ‘Some guy named Ken I murdered.’-serial killer up for an Academy Award, being interviewed by Tim Gunn. #oscars"-Shane Nickerson

“@Puddinstrip I’ve seen Jake LaMotta do a better monologue. #oscars”-Puddin’ Comic Strip

“@kirkfox Strange. Not one nominee was wearing jc penny.”-Kirk Fox

“@NickYoussef "Anne Hathaway thinks Anne Hathaway is hilarious” – Anne Hathaway #Oscars"-Nick Youssef

“@FojasBradley Are the refs watching the #oscars? They don’t seem to be watching this game. #heatvsknicks”-Bradley Fojas

“@sbellelauren "hey everybody, go fuck yourselves” – james franco being interpreted to foreigners"-Lauren Ashley Bishop

“@thatRamosgirl Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi do NOT make me want to pledge money to this telethon. #Oscars”-Vanessa Ramos

“@FrankConniff Billy Crystal at the #Oscars got a standing ovation for everything except his work in movies.”-Frank Conniff

“@pattonoswalt Daniel Day Lewis has the depth of commitment to the craft of acting to die just to liven up next year’s death montage. #Oscars”-Patton Oswalt

“@MrsRupertPupkin I’ve already cried 3 times during the Oscars – Once because I’m out of wine and twice because I’m single. #Oscars”-Lauren Caltagirone

“@moshekasher Who is this jew? #OSCARS”-Moshe Kasher

“@normmacdonald you guys were the 83rd best hosts ever.”-Norm MacDonald

“@paulcibis If the hosts are operating at the level of a high school talent show, why not end with a grade school choir recital? #Oscars”

3) March 12th will probably be the first time in over a decade that I might actually watch SNL in a decade. Zach Galifianakis is hosting. How about that? Someone that has been paid to be funny on a consistent basis to host a program that’s supposed to be funny… what a novel concept… It just might work. Mar. 12th.

4) Recent Articles written by the Comedy Bureau: Tip of the Hat-Eddie Pepitone, Into the “Heart of Darkness” of an Old Fashioned Good Time.

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
What’s Up Tiger Lily? On The Pulse Showcase @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
Cartoon Dump @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $10
No Class Comedy @ Tommy’s Place on USC Campus 8:30PM FREE
Keep It Clean Comedy @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE

6) OPEN MIC RUN
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PM-ish
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM
HARLEM PLACE CAFE 124 W. 4th St. (in alley between Main and Spring St.)/Starts 8PM/e-mail speakeasyopenmic@gmail.com for spots
D’AMORE’S 8369 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM/Purchase required
GROUND ZERO CAFE 615 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA (USC on campus nestled in between dorms near intersection of Figueroa and Exposition)/USC student Sign-up 9PM/Non Student Sign-up 9:15PM/Starts 9:30PM
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 Cover/Free coffee & water.

7) Couldn’t have said it better myself: “@kylekinane The idea that art has to have a "best of” category destroys the whole concept.“-Kyle Kinane

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Morning Debriefing 2/27/11

1) 10 Comedians You Need to See This Year [via Crave Online/Sax Carr]. Say what you want about who is and isn’t on this list, but enjoyed reading this versus Comedy Central’s Comics to Watch a few months ago.

2) New Open Mic Tomorrow: D’amore’s-Monday, February 28th. D’Amore’s Pizza. 8369 W. 3rd St. Between Sweetzer and Orlando. Sign-up is 8:00pm – 8:15pm, lottery shortly thereafter. Purchase required. They’re gonna do a special. 2 slices for $3 dollars! See you there! Hosted by Jason Helfgott.

3) The Big Trouble in Little Tokyo. Ro Delle Grazie. Heather Thomson. New Tequilas at the bar? You betcha (subject to change). Señor Fish, 422. E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA. This Tues. Mar. 1st.

4) Apparently, there is a “comedy scene” of sorts in Claremont. Investigation by the Comedy Bureau to come soon.

5) #Oscars and probably #banksy on Twitter will be watched by the Comedy Bureau on Twitter tonight. Rest assured, you will be entertained.

6) ON THE HORIZON
What’s Up Tiger Lily? Presents ON THE PULSE Showcase @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill Mon. Feb. 28th 8PM FREE
Merrill Davis and Friends @ Hollywood Improv Lab Sat. Mar. 26th 10:30PM $5
Pizza Party @ Puka Bar Thurs. Mar. 31st 9PM FREE

7) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
Powerviolence @ The Complex 8:30PM FREE
Top Story Weekly! @ iO West 9PM $5
Smug Shift @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
Sunday Sunday Sunday-Oscars Schmoscars @ The Improv Space 9:30PM FREE
Deskpiece Nation @ iO West 10PM $5

8) OPEN MIC RUN
PALMS 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/one item min.
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed

9) Much thanks to Matt Knudsen for his donation to the Comedy Bureau. I’ll be able to eat today.

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Morning Debriefing 2/24/11

1) If you’re not watching live comedy in a garage this weekend, then you’re really missing out something awesome, amazing, and uniquely Los Angeles. DO NOT MISS both The Comedy Car Hole in West LA this Fri. 9PM and The Comedy Garage in Burbank Sat. 10PM. Oh yeah, they’re both completely free (and have ample street parking).

2) The More Fucked Up You Are, The Better Your Material by the hilarious Amy Dresner [via Antithesis Comedy]

3) The Origins of Meltdown (you know the awesome live comedy show every Wed. 8:30PM $8 in the back of Meltdown Comics at 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA say that 5 times fast) [via Turnstyle News]

4) OK, I know that I’m repeating myself here, but seriously, Emo Phillips is in town next Monday Feb. 28th at the Steve Allen Theater for Cartoon Dump and if you don’t go to that please don’t make eye contact with me. Similarly, you should be watching or DVR’ing to watch repeatedly Comedy Central Presents Kyle Kinane Fri. Feb. 25th 11PM (that’s tomorrow).

4) ON THE HORIZON
Found Footage Festival @ Largo Tues. Mar. 1st 8PM $20
This is Your Library w/Patton Oswalt @ Marc Taper Auditorium-Central Los Angeles Library Thurs. Mar. 3rd 7:30PM $15
Mary Lynn Rajskub Pilot Taping Sun. Mar. 6th 3:30PM FREE

4) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Sarah Silverman & Friends @ Largo 7:30PM $25 (sold out-might be tickets at door)
Comedy Speakeasy @ TSR Lounge 8PM FREE
Harland Williams @ Flappers Burbank 10PM $20/2 drink min.
Good Neighbor @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5 (stand by only)
Conan Writers’ Showcase @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $14/2 item min.
Hamclown 4: Ham Clowner @ Alexandria Hotel 8:30PM FREE
Comedy Palace @ The Palace 8:30PM FREE
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE

5) OPEN MIC RUN
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM
THE SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/$3 cover/10 min. guaranteed
TKO SHOW @ 212 CAFE 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM

6) Recently: Some people think that Umami Burger is the best burger in America. That may be all well and good, but it still can’t physically take down the Baconator, at least the way Comedian Eric Andre describes it.

7) Special Thanks to upstanding citizen and funny man Steve Schneider for his donation to the Comedy Bureau.

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Morning Debriefing 2/23/11

February 23, 2011

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1) Norm MacDonald (@NormMacdonald) was trending on Twitter in Los Angeles. Apparently, he tweeted 14 times yesterday adding to his 16 total times he has tweeted since 2009… and he still has over 30,000 followers. Makes Follow Fridays seem kind of pointless, doesn’t it?

2) THIS FRIDAY IS KYLE KINANE’S COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS SPECIAL. YOU DO REALIZE THAT, DON’T YOU? FEB. 25th COMEDY CENTRAL 11PM.

3) ON THE HORIZON:
Comedy Showcase @ 3rd St. Promenade Playhouse Fri. Feb 25th 9PM $6 online/$12 at door
Cartoon Dump w/Emo Phillips and Kyle Kinane @ The Steve Allen Theater Mon. Feb. 28th 8PM $10
Red Velvet Comedy Returns @ Hollywood Improv Lab Fri. Mar. 4th 10PM $5
Battleship Pretension @ Meltdown Comics Sat. Mar. 5th 8PM $5

3) Charlyne Yi Interview in Serial Optimist. Charlyne is amazing and Serial Optimist knows what they’re doing so READ IT!!!

4) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Adam Shenkman’s “Silverlake ARM Wrestling Tournament” @ Silverlake Lounge 6PM FREE
Merrillwood LIVE @ Zephyr Theatre 7:30PM $10/Free for comics
“If This Doesn’t Work, I’m Moving Home” A Variety Hour @ Harlem Place Cafe 8PM FREE
Fix Up Show @ ACME Comedy Theatre 8PM $15
Welcome to Hollyweird (Charity Event) @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
Meltdown @ Meltdown Comics 8:30PM FREE
The Mostly Normal Show @ Hollywood Improv Lab 9PM $5
Just for Laughs Showcase @ Punk House 9PM $8
Beer in the Shower @ Whitehorse Cocktail Lounge Inn 9:30PM FREE
Denver Smith Presents @ Next Stage Theatre 11PM $5

5) OPEN MIC RUN
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM
CAFE MUSE 6547 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM
LIBRARY A COFFEEHOUSE 3418 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM

6) Recently: Man has 39 Wives, nearly 100 children. When I first read that, I hope that his 100 children just do impressions like a bad comic all the time until he goes clinically insane.

7) If you choose to dance while people are telling jokes instead of talking, you’re still heckling. In fact, you’re worst. Stop it.

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Morning Debriefing 2/22/11

February 22, 2011

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1) Hilarious comedian Paul Jay was recently threatened by someone unknown to the Comedy Bureau at the Westwood Brewco Open Mic, sometimes referred to as the “open mic of love” over an incident that happened about a month ago. Apparently, the person dishing out the threats took offense to a comment that Paul made in trying to shut him up as this person was talking during the whole show. If anything is “going down” tonight, I urge anyone there to have Paul’s back because he’s a good man, a funny man, and anyone who claims they were whispering during the whole show and then wants to fight over being told to be quiet is pretty much in the wrong.

2) Real People liking good comedy: Everybody’s Talkin’ Comedy Show Review (via Wisepix).

3) The hilarious “Puddin” live action comic strip with Eddie Pepitone will be featured here everyday, but you can follow them on Twitter if you feel like beating the Comedy Bureau to the punch @puddinstrip.

4) ON THE HORIZON:
Birds of Prey @ Comedy Central Stages 8PM FREE/call (323) 960-5519
Eddie Pepitone Bloodbath @ Hollywood Improv Lab Mar. 8th
Glenn Wool @ Hollywood Improv Lab Thurs. Mar. 10th 10:30PM $5
LA Comedy Fest’s First Fridays Variety Show @ Theatre Asylum Fri. Mar. 4th 10:30PM $10
Timeline B (Sax Carr Taping) @ Meltdown Comics Fri. Mar. 11th 8PM FREE
The Midnight Show Showcase @ UCB Theatre Thurs. Mar. 17th 8PM $5

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Biscuits & Gravy @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
Comedy Death Ray @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM $5 (stand by only)
First Therapy Comedy Show @ Blue Monkey Lounge 8:30PM FREE

7) OPEN MIC RUN
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE TOKYO @ SEÑOR FISH 422 E. 1st, Los Angeles, CA (downtown)/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Starts 8PM
WESTWOOD BREWCO 1097 Glendon Ave., Westwood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM/Starts 8PM

8) Recently: Man was shot dead for eating popcorn too loudly at a ‘Black Swan’ screening. This makes me wonder, briefly, why Bill Hicks didn’t go further in handling this heckler.

9) Special Thanks to Comedian Chris Dunham for his donation to the Comedy Bureau.

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Morning Debriefing 2/21/11

February 21, 2011

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1) Kyle Kinane Interview by Ron Babcock in a nudie mag for women called Pool Boy. I’m just going to focus on the first six words of the previous sentence.

2) Would you look at that…? You can have a comedy special on Fuel TV. On Feb. 28th, Chris Fairbanks will air his special that he taped at M-Bar in November of last year, though just like every other channel that airs comedy specials, it’ll be on 1AM.

3) ON THE HORIZON: Shows you should be watching for because they might/should sell out
Welcome to Hollyweird Charity Event @ Hollywood Improv Wed. Feb. 23rd 8PM $15
The Sarah Silverman and Friends @ Largo Thurs. Feb. 24th 7:30PM $25
Conan Writers @ Hollywood Improv Thurs. Feb. 24th 8PM $14/2 item min.
Jeff Ross’ Roast in Peace @ The Comedy Store Fri. Feb. 25th 8:30PM $20
The Paul F. Tompkins 9th Anniversary Show @ Largo Sat. Mar. 19th 8:30PM $25

4) To go with Marc Maron coffee mugs, I just found WTF Roast Coffee.

5) Big Trouble in Little Tokyo is happening folks. Don’t worry. Glenn Wool and Jerrod Carmichael have got our backs on this one. Tomorrow. Señor Fish. 422 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA. Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM.

6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL-That’s the “nice price”
4 & 20 @ All Star Lanes 8PM FREE
What’s Up Tiger Lily? @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
Melgard Mondays @ Melgard Public House 9PM FREE
Comedy Night @ Cherry Pit 9PM FREE
Keep It Clean Comedy @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE

7) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/one item min.
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PMish
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM/Starts 8PM. First 15 spots are 5 min. paired with 3 min. work-ins throughout the show.
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM-ish
HARLEM PLACE CAFE 124 W. 4th St. (in alley between Main and Spring St.)/Starts 8PM/e-mail speakeasyopenmic@gmail.com for spots
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 Cover/Free coffee & water.

8) Recently: I read this headline, “Washington: the blackest name in America”. I also had trouble thinking of something to post in this section today, so I’m just posting something without much of a purpose besides it being hilarious: Claire Titelman.

9) When you ask to be brought up on stage by having the host say, “Our next comic comes all the way from the city of ASSHOLE!” I begin to wonder wy you ever left.

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Morning Debriefing 2/20/11

February 20, 2011

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1) Though he has a penchant for provoking, it’s still amazing that Neil Hamburger (@Neil_Hamburger) proves that you can get heckled on Twitter and that, sometimes, the best way to deal with them is to let the heckler put their own foot in their own damn mouth. After a few tweets along the lines of: “I apologize to @BritneySpears and her fans. Feeling guilty after meeting her kids in line at local free clinic. #MentalIllness #Malnutrition,” Neil Hamburger’s Twitter feed filled with some, perhaps, ill-conceived “heckles” tweeted at him that he thankfully retweeted and are, now, featured here.

“Stop running your mouth you fucking ugly loser. You’re irrelavent. Don’t take it out on Brit, bitch!”

“wow @Neil_Hamburger….i never thought someone could be as ignorant and unsophisticated as you are. karma is a bitch…be ready for it.”

“FEMME FATALE will come for your ass you sad failed comedian. NOBODY knows who you are. LMAO”

“Sorry. mean people like @Neil_Hamburger aren’t amazing. Open ur eyes people. People like him is the reason why there’s so much hate…”

“Using Britney, her mental illness, and her kids for publicity, are we? Hope it makes you sleep better at night, sir.”

“America’s #1 Funnyman? HAHAHA You gotta be kidding. You’re such a nobody, look in the mirror… You fucking failed abortion.”

“You’re such a fail. Trying to become famous making fun of people who will always be more succesfull than you’ll ever be”

“Haha, dumb fuck. You’ll never be as succesful as Britney. Go DIE ignorant, motherfucker. FAILED COMEDIAN.”

“HEY!! BACK OFF BRITNEY SPEARS!!! BRITNEY IS THE QUEEN!! YOU ARE AN IGNORANT PERSON!!! I AM A BRITNEY & MJ FAN!!!”

“your second name is so unfortunate Lol, get ran over by a bus plz.”

“You can only wish your career is as successful as Britney’s.”

“could you please stop retweeting people who are sarcastically responding to you? it’s really annoying”

2) Josh Rencher’s Frolic is back from yet another hiatus, which I guess would make it Frolic 3.0? Mar. 2nd. 9PM FREE at Far Bar in Little Tokyo. What’s Frolic? Well, I wrote about it right here. Check back at the Comedy Bureau next week for more details.

3) The birth of a new open mic that could possibly fill in a void that the comedy community has been somewhat feeling on Mondays: Jake’s 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA. Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM/Starts 8PM. First 15 spots are 5 min. paired with 3 min. work-ins throughout the show. Hosted by the gracious Steve Hernandez.

4) Again, in case you don’t like scrolling down, Tip of the Hat 2/19: Lauri Roggenkamp

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL-even if it isn’t a 3 day weekend….
Jeff Garlin’s Combo Platter @ UCB Theatre 6PM $2 (stand by only)
Comedy Without a Cause @ Boardner’s 7PM FREE
Sunday Funnies @ Zoey’s (in Ventura) 7PM $5
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
Comedy Barre @ Barre Vermont 8PM FREE/2 drink min.
An Evening with Ted Leo @ Center for the Arts Eagle Rock 8PM $10
Big Ten Comedy All Stars @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $14/2 item min.
French Toast @ Taix 8:30PM FREE
Powerviolence Comedy Night @ 6470 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood 8:30PM FREE
Top Story Weekly @ iO West 9PM $5
Matt Mira & Thomas Lennon Present ONESTAR @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Race Riot @ Hollywood Improv 10PM $14/2 item min.

6) OPEN MIC RUN
PALMS 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/one item min.

MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed

7) Recently: Blake Griffin dunked over a car in his victory at the NBA Dunk Contest last night, but can he spin a cheeseburger on an umbrella like Michael Rayner (and also be funny while doing it?) Didn’t think so.

8) I went though nearly an hour of straight bombing yesterday just to have a good 7 min. set. In that time, I yelled at myself in my car while stuck in traffic, questioned myself in my intentions as a comedian, and depressed the few people that bothered to listen to me and not the person dancing outside in the rain. Sometimes, that’s what you need to do to prepare for a show.

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Morning Debriefing 2/19/11

February 19, 2011

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1) The Rooftop College Comedy Competition on Mar. 22nd pits students from LMU and Chapman University to see who is the funniest. How is this not an open mic that you’d have to pay to see?

2) Sell-Outs: Just a heads up on some great shows that are SOLD OUT, though you might just show up and see if there are any tickets at the door because people in LA tend to be quite flaky.
Matt Mira and Thomas Lennon present ONESTAR @ UCB Theatre Sun. Feb. 20th 9:30PM
West Memphis Three Benefit Show w/Oswalt, Silverman, and Tompkins @ Largo Mon. Feb. 21st 8PM $40
An Evening with Bill Maher @ Ice House Mon. Feb. 21st 8PM $40

3) Thank Brandie Posey (@brandazzle) for braving the rain for watching Dave Coulier’s set at Flappers last night tweeting it under the #CoulierGenius hashtag.

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL-You better stay up tonight…
2 Milk Minimum @ Flappers Burbank 11:30AM $10/2 item min.
The Swarm @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5 (stand by only)
The Anytime Show w/Dominic Dierkes @ Smodcastle 8PM $8
Grand Theft Audio LIVE @ Meltdown Comics 8PM $8
Lettuce Entertain You w/Stand Up @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10 (stand by only)
Dole-White @ 1269 E. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 10PM FREE
Magic Bag @ Smodcastle 10PM $8
The 12 Shiny Nickels Show @ Fake Gallery 11PM $5
The Tomorrow Show w/Ron Lynch Presents: Hook-Up @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8

6) OPEN MIC RUN
SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Starts 2PM/people usually give feedback at end of set
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM/one item min.
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATRE 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd and 4th St.)/Sign-Up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed

7) Recently: Radiohead’s new album came out to uproarious…. outrage especially via Twitter. Anyone think they will get to the point where fans will want to chase them with pitchforks like Patton Oswalt wants to kill George Lucas with a shovel?

8) A kid an open mic asked me where we can make money doing comedy in LA and I literally told him, a la Chinatown because it was raining and there were neon signs all around, “It’s LA. Forget about it.” Welcome to Jadedville. (also, I find it hilarious that I’m Jake and I’m the one saying it.)

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Morning Debriefing 2/18/11

February 18, 2011

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1) Comedy Extravaganzas to Watch for: Jeff Ross’ Roast in Peace @ The Comedy Store Fri. Feb. 25th and The Paul F. Tompkins Show 9th Anniversary Celebration @ Largo Sat. Mar. 19th. I can’t really afford any of this, but if you can, you’d really should tear up your money for missing it.

2) The Ultimate Free & Cheap LA Comedy List 2/20-2/26. Thanks Wisepix.

3) Due to the circumstances beyond their control, the very popular comedy and variety show Trick @ Bordello Bar has been cancelled for the month of February. More details on the next show soon. Also, note to new management, people would have come to the show in herds.

4) Open Call for the March Comedy Madness is taking place today at the Comedy Store Original Room from 3PM to 7PM. They’re asking for 2 minutes of funny and apparently no entry fee, so what’s the harm in hitting another spot tonight. Here are more details.

5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL-Takin’ it easy… sort of…
The Jen Kirkman Talk Show @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Robot Seizure @ The Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
Stood Up Friday Night: Musical Comedy @ Moving Arts Theatre 10PM $5
Stand Up Spotlight: Dave Foley @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5 (stand by only)

6) OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia, Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM
iCANDY 1708 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/$3 min.
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (Silverlake)/Sign-up (lottery) 6:30PM/Starts 7PM
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Starts 7PM
GLENDALE DAYS INN 450 N. Pioneer Dr., Glendale, CA/Starts 8PM
TRINITY CHURCH 1015 California Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 8PM

7) Recently: Justin Beiber made some very astonishing comments about rape, then was shot in an episode of CSI, and subsequently still makes his music. With all that in mind, I’d like to see him play Dwayne Wade one-on-one like comedian Matty Goldberg did. Over and over.

8) The Super Serious Show is why most people should equate stand up comedy to overweight balding men insulting front row audience members with bigoted commentary and subsequently why you should believe in live comedy.

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