Posts Tagged ‘comic block’

Stand-up spotlight: Abbey Jordan

Friday, July 27th, 2012

This year we’re bringing in tons of comics from all over the country. But we’re also inviting Colorado’s best comics to the show, because, well, we might run into them at Whole Foods and we don’t want them to get mad at us.

Meet ABBEY JORDAN!

Abbey Jordan started stand up in Denver in 2007 and has since lived and performed all over the country and the world. She has dazzled [her words] audiences at some of the best shows in NYC, LA, SF, PDX, SEA, CHI and Laramie! She hosts a monthly show called The Finger that draws together improv and stand up every first Friday at the Deer Pile above City O’ City. Come see the personality that alienated her for years be transmuted into a coming of ages story almost everyone can enjoy!

How long have you been a stand-up comic?

I have been a stand up for 5 years this month (August), although I remember being 8 and walking with friends making them sit down on the grass of random people’s homes while I told the same joke over and over. It was a good joke for an 8 year old.

What other comics will you be watching during the festival?

I don’t know what other comics are in the festival yet, but I am stoked to find out!

If you could give yourself advice when you first started out, what would it be? (more…)

Stand-up spotlight: Matt Monroe

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

This year we’re bringing in tons of comics from all over the country. But we’re also inviting Colorado’s best comics to the show, because, well, we might run into them at Whole Foods and we don’t want them to get mad at us.

Meet MATT MONROE!

To those that know him, Matt Monroe is a bit of a risk taker (no iPhone case) and someone who has accomplished a great many things in his lifetime. (not vegan) But the people who Matt keeps closest to him (women) know that above all else, he is the finest lover one could ask for (will go downtown).
Matt runs a monthly comedy showcase at Lannies Clocktower Cabaret (16th & Arapahoe) the last Sunday of every month and can be found pandering for your approval on the following social media websites. (will go downtown)
Laugh Track: How long have you been a stand-up comic?

Matt: 1 year
What other comics will you be watching during the festival?
I plan on watching everyone, since I have no social life to speak of.  In particular though, I’m looking forward to sets from out of towners Jay Washington, Ron Babcock, Ed Galvez, and Alex Mesrobian.

If you could give yourself advice when you first started out, what would it be?
Write a lot of facebook jokes, like EVERYONE is on facebook so its totally relatable! (more…)

Stand-up spotlight: Tom Garland

Friday, July 20th, 2012

This year we’re bringing in tons of comics from all over the country.

Meet TOM GARLAND!
Tom Garland’s act blends hip-hop comedy with a dash of home-grown Iowa flavor. He’s worked world famous clubs like Chicago’s Zanies Comedy Nightclub, opened sold-out shows with over 1,000 fans for B.J. Novak and Joel McHale, and was featured in Gilda Radner’s LaughFest 2012 in The Late Night Comedy Pros Showcase.
Garland has also shared the stage with Heather McDonald, Alonzo Bodden, Mike E. Winfield, Josh Blue, Alex Reymundo, Chad Daniels, Greg Warren, Steve-O and Carlos Mencia.
(Hometown = Cedar Rapids, IA)
www.tomgarlandcomedy.com

Laugh Track: How long have you been a stand-up comic?

Tom: 2 years

What other comics will you be watching during the festival?

I’ve always been into Chicago comedy, so it’ll be cool to see Jay Washington. It’ll also be a great experience for me to see what everyone from the Denver scene has to offer. (more…)

Stand-up spotlight: Ed Galvez

Friday, July 20th, 2012

This year we’re bringing in tons of comics from all over the country.

Meet ED GALVEZ!

Ed Galvez is a Los Angeles based comedian who does stand up, sketch and Improv all over the country. Writer for Hahajk.com & . He also writes and hosts a sketch podcast called The Fort (). He has been seen on The History Channel’s: The History of the Joke, MTV’s Paris Hilton’s My New BFF, a bunch of national commercials and has a vlog called “Stop Working Watch This”.

Laugh Track: How long have you been a stand-up comic?

Ed: I started in improv & sketch in 2000 then in 2002 I branched out into stand up!

What other comics will you be watching during the festival?

Alex Mesrobian, Matt Monroe, Mo Welch & Andrew Orverdahl

If you could give yourself advice when you first started out, what would it be?

Don’t do bringer shows. Write everyday! Don’t beat yourself up.

If your future self ten years from now could give you advice, what would it be? (more…)

Stand-up spotlight: Mo Welch

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

This year we’re bringing in tons of comics from all over the country.

Meet MO WELCH!

Mo Welch comes from a historic family of thieves. Her family is rumored to have started the whole “World is ending in 2012″ philosophy. The Chicagoist called her “effervescent and possibly insane” although Welch believes this was a typo and was supposed to say “Homecoming Queen”. Welch’s mom has a brand new red Chevy Malibu and her bio was written by R.L. Stine.

How long have you been a stand-up comic?

I’ve been doing the comedies for almost 5 years, that’s with improv too, but please call me a performance artist (She whips her scarf to her back and walks out with her head up high).

What other comics will you be watching during the festival?

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Stand-up spotlight: Michael Joyce

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

This year we’re bringing in tons of comics from all over the country.

Meet MICHAEL JOYCE!

Affable, concise and cunning, Michael Joyce has been entertaining Midwest comedy fans for over five years.  Michael Joyce’s material spans his formative years in Cleveland Ohio, to post-grad bewilderment in his current home town of Chicago, IL.  Audiences of all kinds respond to his laid back, assured delivery and wild, hilarious takes on the mishaps and miscommunications that occur in everyday life.  He has been featured on 103.5 KISSFM’s “DreX in the Morning”, as well as at comedy clubs and alternative showcases throughout Chicago and nationwide.  Michael has opened for numerous nationally touring acts including Michael Palascak, Hannibal Buress, and John Roy; in addition, Michael Joyce also hosts the popular Rathskellar Open Mic at Lotties every Tuesday night.

To see Michael, get your tickets for Comic Block #1 – 9:00pm @ . See our full schedule here!