June 11, 2019

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Legendary cult sketch group Murderfist (please get acquainted with them if you’re not already) now have a classy, very classy monthly show at the Pack Theater!

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, Murderfist’s very own Henry Zebrowski and Ed Larson will be dressed to the nines doing their own very “classy” bits along with a secret line-up of their favorite stand-ups. It’s a damn good, damn classy time (and maybe dress up if you go).

Whether you’re a fan of Last Podcast on the Left, The Brighter Side, etc., you really need to clear out your your calendar for this.

The next Murderfist Presents: Classy Night Out is this Wednesday, again, at The Pack Theater at 9:30PM. Admission, like all Pack Theater shows, is Pay What You Can. Pretty nice, right?

Get more details here.

Please Get and Enjoy Erin Foley’s Latest Hour “Deep Dive”

June 11, 2019

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Erin Foley is such a fierce delight as a comedian. Time and time again, she has proven this with her other hours of stand-up and whenever we’ve seen her live in town over many years. Deep Dive, her latest album, is yet another great offering that holds up our above description of Foley.

Erin, in a manner speaking, performs the hell out of her jokes in such an awesome way that we’re on board for whatever hot takes she’s dishing out on sports, LGBTQ, getting older, etc. There are well-crafted jokes about those very topics on Deep Dive, but, as always, the delivery, timing, and even the timbre of her voice are so hilarious and gratifying to listen to and watch. Truly, she can be angry and charming at the same time, making this an album you really ought to get.

So, go get Deep Dive out now from 800 Pound Gorilla Records here.

Please Get and Enjoy Emmy Blotnick’s Fantastic New Album “Party Nights”

June 5, 2019

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Ever since we saw Emmy Blotnick start dropping by LA years ago, we’ve thoroughly been delighted in her unabashed excitement that she exudes on stage though seeming, at first glance, perhaps modest and reserved. Her giddiness for sharing her comedy with you is infectious and part of why, for us, her well observed jokes connect so well.

Her latest hour on the newly released album Party Nights is a perfect showcase of all of this. From the get go, there is an unmistakable throughline of joy in Blotnick’s performance, even during the most self-deprecating lines, that make Party Nights a really wonderful comedy album. After listening to it, we almost want to hear Emmy’s take on, well, anything at all for how simultaneously subversive and fun it would be.

Party Nights now is available from 800 Pound Gorilla here.

Watch Rhys Nicholson’s American Late Night Debut on Conan

June 5, 2019

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Aussie comedian Rhys Nicholson brings all his great verve, zest, and flair in his American late night debut on Conan. Nicholson’s writing is so sharp and delivery so quick that stopping for an applause break is almost jarring.

Please enjoy his set from last night here

June 5, 2019

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It’s pretty clear as far as we can see: many of the best comedians in town will gather for an all female June every Friday at Sauce @ DeSano Pizza for the cleverly coined Pizza Coven.

Just like at that exquisite line-up that includes many of our personal favorites, folks who have been killing it on TV for years, legitimate nationally touring headliners, and more over the next four weeks and you’ll know that your Fridays should be spent at one of the best pizza joints in LA.

So, reserve your tickets here for a Pizza Coven already.

The History of Standup Season 2 to Cover Famous Venues/Scenes Throughout Comedy History

June 4, 2019

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Wayne Federman, long respected comedian and, now, professor along with Andrew Steven are back with season 2 of their wonderfully informative History of Standup podcast.

This season is getting into the niche specifics of various comedy scenes and venues that were hotbeds for stand-up at a given time. Such places that will be covered include SF’s Holy City Zoo, the Chitlin’ Circuit, Nerdmelt, and more. It’s incredibly well-researched with many of the comedians that came up in said scenes and times speaking on what those clubs, theaters, bars, etc. meant to them when getting their sea legs in stand-up.

Season 2 just premiered today with an episode focused on the Holy City Zoo and San Francisco’s amazing stand-up scene from the 80s and 90s.

Sound cool? Cool. Get into the History of Standup right now right here.

Watch Trailer Ramy Youssef’s Debut Hour Special “Feelings”

June 4, 2019

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2019 is shaping up to be a banner year for Ramy Youssef. His eponymous series not only debuted to much acclaim on Hulu and got very quickly renewed for season 2.

Later this month, Sat. Jun. 29th, he’ll have his debut hour special, Feelings, premiere on HBO at 11PM. Also, what a pretty looking special it is on top of seemingly being a stand-up extension of his show.

Take a gander at all of that in Ramy Youssef’s Feelings via this freshly dropped trailer.

May 30, 2019

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Well, stand-up shows doesn’t get much cooler than this.

In a loft downtown with baked goods and vintage threads for you to get obsessed with, a fantastic pairing of Giulia Rozzi and Jenny Zigrino will host a line-up of our favorites of in the scene, Byer, Garcia, Jones, and Cooperman, for what might be the most stylish stand-up show, Well-Dressed Comedy, in LA in recent memory.

So, make a note for Wed. Jun. 12th to have at least $5 if not more for treats and a cool new outfit.

Please Get and Enjoy the Very Sweet Sean Jordan’s Album “The Buck Starts Here”

May 29, 2019

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For those unfamiliar with Sean Jordan or uninitiated to All Fantasy Everything podcast (where he is a regularly recurring member of the podcast), you’re in for a sweet treat if you (and you should) give Jordan’s new album “The Buck Starts Here”.

Jordan himself is a sweet, sweet man that happens to also contain an encyclopedia’s worth of colloquialisms (perhaps he has made up a few?). All of that is put lovingly on display in this new hour. His stories of his life and the uniquely playful way he goes about telling them are undeniably delightful. In fact, we’ll be that whatever idea you had of someone who loves skateboarding that grew up in Sioux Falls, SD that went on to be a comedian will be changed for the better from The Buck Starts Here.

The Buck Starts Here is available now and you can (and, again, you should) get it on Apple Music here.

If You Haven’t Already, Please Enjoy Wanda Sykes’ Latest Special “Not Normal”

May 27, 2019

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This special “Not Normal” is a great reminder that Wanda can still have audience rolling with laughs and applause for a whole damn hour and that she’s, without a doubt, one of the best comics working today.

It has been a few years (2016 to be exact) since Wanda Skyes put out a special. So, in that time between then and now, as the U.S. and the world has gotten a little crazy (if not really crazy), the title for this latest special, Not Normal, seems very apt. It also should clue you in to the political bent of the special. In fact, Wanda, almost seeming to get it out of the way, shares her firebrand feelings on Trump.

Even though audiences are fatigued with Trump material these days, Sykes’ panache shines through and is instantly charming. Wanda transitions the rest of the hour from politics to less divisive topics with her take on The Bachelor and the inner workings of her family as Wanda is married to a French woman. It’s a great, classic hour of stand-up from the inimitable voice of Wanda Sykes and you should definitely watch Not Normal (or watch it again).

May 23, 2019

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The one and only Todd Glass is doing another run of his Intimate Evening with Todd Glass at the Hollywood Improv Lab. Per usual, you can expect an even more dressed up Lab and Todd with his signature brand of high-flying riffing, bits, bits on bits, songs (probably with a band), and merriment.

An Intimate Evening with Todd Glass is happening Fri., Jun. 7th 8PM/10:15PM & Sat. Jun. 8th 7PM/9:30PM. Tickets are only $12/1 item min. Please go get them right now right here.

Please Enjoy Yet Another Josh Gondelman Late Night Set on Corden

May 22, 2019

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Josh Gondelman and is kind of perfect for late night as his craftsmanship of jokes are fantastic and he has an upbeat charm, but it’s never overbearing. Those are just a couple of the reasons he gets to make the rounds performing stand-up on late night .

See for yourself in his latest set on The Late Late Show with James Corden here.

May 17, 2019

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Hailing from Brooklyn, Sam Taggart will be gracing us once again with his clever/silly wit, verve, characters, songs (he did, after all, do a whole wonderful show about being a comic for a dance club, i.e. a “club comic”) for his new show All 4 U. Joining him will be the wondrous Joel Kim Booster and Charles Gould.

All 4 U is coming to the Lyric Hyperion on May 20th at 10PM. Tickets are $8 and you can (and should) get them here.

May 15, 2019

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Atsuko Okatsuka (whose name we hope you’ve gotten acquainted with via Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know list, her killing it on stages around town, and her recently announced development of her “woke Japanese game show” Let’s Go Atsuko) is recording a comedy album in town at Dynasty Typewriter at the end of the month.

Atsuko is definitely one of the comedians we’ve enjoyed see rise through the scene here over the years with her sharp observations, unique perspective, infectious charm.

So, please go to her album taping. Tickets are only $5 right now ($10 on day of) and you can get 7PM tickets here and 9PM tickets here.

Please Enjoy Andy Sandford’s Set on Corden

May 10, 2019

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Andy Sandford is one of the best joke craftsmen in comedy working today. We’ve said it many a time and we’ll say it again because he maintains such a high level of excellence in the art of stand-up comedy.

Please enjoy his latest work from this splendid set on last night’s Corden.

May 10, 2019

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Truly, it’s a pure joy to see Naomi Ekperigin take any stage as she owns the room immediately (watch her late night sets and half hour special for proof). Her poise and shrewd takes on the world make the room pop with applause and laughter the whole way through.

So, you should go see her headline over at Dynasty Typewriter next week as it’ll be something to behold (FYI, the amazing Debra DiGiovanni is opening FYI). Go get your tickets here. Seriously, go get them right now.

Please Enjoy Phil Hanley’s Latest Late Night Set on Fallon

May 7, 2019

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Phil Hanley is the sort of clever writer and smooth operator that makes him kind of perfect for doing late night sets. Already he’s racked up sets on Late Night and The Late Late Show.

Last night, he added The Tonight Show to his resume and definitely delivered (there are so many applause breaks in this set).

Watch and see what we’re talking about here.

May 7, 2019

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Billy Wayne Davis is one of our favorite comedians working today with his sly comic sensibilities masked by his welcoming voice (as well as being one of the rare comedians to record an album at Jack White’s Third Man Records).

He’ll be taping his brand new special this Wednesday at an old chapel at Mountain View Mortuary & Cemetery in Altadena, CA.

That’s right, you’ll get to see Billy tape his hour at a funeral home’s chapel.

There are two tapings, 7:30PM and 10:30PM, and they aiming to start on time. Admission is free so long as you RSVP at BookingBWD@gmail.com. We’re going to say that this will be worth the trek to Altadena if you’re not close.

Please Enjoy Chad Daniels Breaking Down Society’s Daddy Issues on Corden

May 2, 2019

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The pervasiveness of “daddy issues” these days prompted a great set from Chad Daniels, who seems like a pretty swell dad (not to mention that he looks the part too).

Please enjoy it from this week’s Late Late Show with James Corden here.

May 1, 2019

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It has been a minute (well, it has been quite a few figurative minutes) since legendary garage comedy trio of Paul Danke, Cornell Reid, and Sean Green as The Comedy Garage (there’s a whole doc about it) have assembled to put on around great round of underground comedy.

Lucky for all of us, they’ll be coming back together again this Friday with a classic line-up and putting on a show that’s legitimately underground. Get more details here.

Julio Torres Is Getting an HBO Special

April 26, 2019

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We’re really digging HBO’s pick for their next comedy special with Julio Torres and his current hour entitled “My Favorite Shapes”. Everything about Torres (his presence, timing, writing, etc.) is so wonderfully unique and hysterical that an hour special will definitely be worth setting a reminder to watch.

Here’s a refresher, in case you need it, to show you why we’re excited for the arrival of My Favorite Shapes on HBO.

April 24, 2019

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One of the best comedians and humans other there, Maria Bamford, is doing another two afternoon shows this week at The Clubhouse in Los Feliz to hammer her new hour out.

Donations are suggested. This is your chance to see Maria probably in the most intimate space that you can (so long as you can swing going to a show on 2PM on a weekday).

April 22, 2019

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Please Enjoy Jess Salomon’s American Late Night Debut on The Tonight Show

It’s undeniable that Jess Salomon’s smile and energy is infectious (would it surprise you to know that she’s Canadian?). On top of that, she has a wildly fascinating life story (we don’t want to ruin it, but where she came from to comedy and the woman she married could make for a pretty enticing memoir), which makes her debut on The Tonight Show, pretty memorable.

Please enjoy her set here.

Please Get and Enjoy Josh Gondelman’s Latest Album Dancing on a Weeknight

April 20, 2019

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In debating whether all comedians are inherently sad clowns, the name Josh Gondelman is routinely brought up to refute such claims as he is undeniably a positive light of a human being and also undeniably funny.

Dancing on a Weeknight marks Gondelman’s third album and further proof that his cleverness, command of the English language, and his beautifully open-minded perspective on the world can provide for a hysterical voice in comedy. Having worked the writing rooms of Last Week Tonight and Desus and Mero, Josh knows how to write a brutal punchline and his very sharp writing gets more surprising with his calm, easing voice and delivery.

Dancing on a Weeknight is now available from Blonde Medicine. Go get it and enjoy it on any night (or day) here.

The Business is now set to mark an entire 10 years in the biz, hopping around the country (SF, LA, NYC) as a stalwart indie stand-up comedy show.

Come toast them and enjoy all their hosts and their absolute favorites in The Business current home, Little Joy in Echo Park.

Come join them, as always, for free this coming Monday. Get more info and updates @thebusinessla on Twitter and IG.

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