(address: same as the name!)
Troy, NY

FEATURING

William Hughes

Ethan Ullman

w/s/g Henry Phillips

hosted by [...]]]>

present:

HOORAY FOR THE U.S.A.

A comedy show about how awesome America is
because America is awesome!

Friday, July 6th, 8pm

@ 51 3rd St.

(address: same as the name!)
Troy, NY

FEATURING

William Hughes

Ethan Ullman

w/s/g Henry Phillips

hosted by Kevin Marshall

$5 suggested cover price

DIRECT [...]]]> New episode of MANville, sans yours truly! Something came up at the last minute, so I cancelled on Johnny and Dan and they weren’t too happy about it. Also, Johnny hates sci-fi.

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Comic Syndrome

An Open Letter to The Capital Region and Beyond

Many of you are familiar with, or have come to enjoy our monthly Laughs on Lark Comedy Showcase. We regret to inform [...]]]> Keep Albany Boring has an open letter from Matt Kelly, who organizes the monthly Laughs on Lark showcase for local and touring comedians:

An Open Letter to The Capital Region and Beyond

Many of you are familiar with, or have come to enjoy our monthly Laughs on Lark Comedy Showcase. We regret to inform you that we will have to cancel this month’s show, scheduled for Wednesday February 8th, our first cancellation since we started 20 months ago. It is not because we need to write new material, though we could use a few fresh jokes, or because of anxiety over the possibility of a Rick Santorum presidency, but because of a proposed Ordinance by the City of Albany regarding audio entertainment within taverns and restaurants. The ambiguity of the bill and the rush to enforce it prior to the Common City Council meeting scheduled to discuss it leave us no option but to pull the plug.

We started the show in August of 2010 in hopes of bringing a breathe of fresh air to the local entertainment community. Modeled after New York City alternative comedy rooms and with a showcase-format we’ve had 35+ different stand-up comedians, improv performers, special guests, and even a magician.

We love this neighborhood and judging by the increasing number of folks in attendance, you like us too. We believe strongly that businesses that promote and nourish local performers should be celebrated and not punished. Culture is what makes our community so spirited and lively, so imposing added restrictions on the shrinking number of establishments who embrace the artistic community is wrong. We are fortunate to have had the opportunity to perform for so many of you and we hope to be back as soon as possible.

Best,
Matt Kelly & Jaye Mcbride

This comes on the heels of a recent Times Union article about the Hudson River Coffee House and how the city’s bureaucracy and, frankly, overall shitty attitude of its bureaucrats and politicians has made the prospect of owning, opening, and operating a small business something akin to a Rockerfellian vision of Hell.

So much for that friendly community initiative, huh guys?

None of this bullshit going down here in the Collar City, comedy/show organizers. Just sayin’. Come on over and Enjoy Troy.

On an only somewhat related note, the weekly Open Mic hosted by Carliste Carey will be happening as usual WEDNESDAY NIGHT (tomorrow) at Bat Shea’s on Ferry St. in downtown Troy. Signup starts at 7:00pm.

All this for only $5. Show [...]]]> Tomorrow night (Wednesday, December 7th) is the 17th Laughs on Lark Comedy Showcase featuring yours truly along with Matt Kelly, Matt Mitchell, David Boyd, and host Jaye McBride! The show also features members of improv comedy troupe The Mop & Bucket Co. acting out your best (and worst!) holiday memories.

All this for only $5. Show starts at 9ish.

Bring your laughing shoes and an extra set of pants!

I’ll be performing alongside Matt Kelly, Matt Mitchell, David Boyd, and a special improv performance by the folks at the Mop & Bucket Company. The evening, as always, is hosted by Jaye McBride.

$5 cover, you cheap fucks.

Come out and hear [...]]]> Join us LIVE for Laughs on Lark on Wednesday, December 7th at 9:00pm!

I’ll be performing alongside Matt Kelly, Matt Mitchell, David Boyd, and a special improv performance by the folks at the Mop & Bucket Company. The evening, as always, is hosted by Jaye McBride.

$5 cover, you cheap fucks.

Come out and hear me talk about politics, dating, and what an overall shitshow I am.

Guaranteed laughs or your money back!*

* this is a lie.