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Tommy McNamara's SMOLDERING Comedy Special & Album Out Now

Comedian Tommy McNamara's debut comedy special and album 'Smoldering' is now available on YouTube and aspecialthing Records. The special features hilarious stories and songs about various topics, including free hot dogs, being a regular at a Shell station, and more. Watch for free on YouTube and stream/download on aspecialthing Records.

Natasha Vaynblat Releases Debut Comedy Album 'WE'RE ALL DADS HERE' on ASPECIALTHING

Natasha Vaynblat has released her debut comedy album 'WE'RE ALL DADS HERE' on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Recorded live at Union Hall in Brooklyn, Natasha's witty stand-up covers topics like coffee, rats, NYC subway, and more.

Jeff Ross And Janelle James To Headline 6th Annual FLYOVER COMEDY FESTIVAL In St. Louis

Flyover Comedy Festival is returning to St. Louis Nov 9-11, 2023 with three days of stand-up, improv and sketch comedy. While the full, nearly 100 artist line-up will be revealed in the coming weeks, organizers are releasing a sneak peek and early ticket offering with the announcement of its Thursday night headliner, Sheng Wang, as well as its Saturday night headliners, Jeff Ross and Janelle James.

SF SKETCHFEST Comdy Festival Announces Seven Livestream Events For 20th Anniversary Festival

While the highly anticipated in-person return of SF Sketchfest brings over 200 shows to venues across the city, for the first time ever, SF Sketchfest will be making its special programming accessible to audiences around the world with livestream viewing available for select festival events.

Comedian Alex Hooper Announces New Album 'Calm Down, Peasants'

Alex Hooper was sculpted in Baltimore, MD. As a troubled weirdo, he tried on many hats before realizing only comedy could tame his hair. Alex is best known as the America’s Got Talent comedian who infamously roasted the judging panel and the only contestant ever to get a “yes” from Simon Cowell and a “no” from the rest of the judges.

'Weird Al' Yankovic, Rachel Dratch, Jon Hamm, Jane Lynch & More to Take Part in SF Sketchfest's FESTPOCALYPSE

SF Sketchfest will present Festpocalypse, an all-star virtual variety show featuring over 100 of the biggest names in comedy, film, and television livestreaming on Saturday, January 30. Festpocalypse features all new performances and appearances from The Kids in the Hall, Bob Odenkirk & David Cross, SNL alums Cheri Oteri, Fred Armisen, and more.

Photographer Robert Lundberg Launches New Podcast, Episode One Out Now!

Today photographer Robert Lundberg launches his new series, Uncontaminated Sound: The Interviews, via Pure Grain Audio. For the first episode, featuring notable and buzzworthy comedian Mike Cannon, Lundberg speaks with Cannon about his process and path which sets the tone for the series. Filmed in New York City and Boston, the video series will be released bi-weekly. The series focuses on having raw and uncut conversations with contemporary artisans, entertainers, musicians and more.

SF Sketchfest Adds The Venture Bros, Mira Sorvino, Julie Hagerty, and More To 2020 San Francisco Comedy Festival

SF Sketchfest announces more additions to the lineup for the 19th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival happening January 9-26. A vital part of the Bay Area entertainment scene year after year, SF Sketchfest features something for everyone with more than 250 shows over 18 days in 20 venues with more than 900 performers including major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world. SF Sketchfest features non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all new shows and all previously announced shows are on sale now at sfsketchfest.com.

Celebrities Record 'Christmas Magic' Benefiting COMEDY GIVES BACK

“Let's join hands and stand in a circle” isn't just the chorus of this year's holiday song from writers Avery Pearson & Jordan Baum, benefittng the non-profit Comedy Gives Back, but the foundation for a new initiative being activated by the organization. Comedy Gives Back: Taking Care of Our Own benefits stand-up comedians in times of need, whether it's emergency financial relief grants, access to mental health services or substance abuse treatment. Being on-stage alone is the job. Feeling alone offstage is unacceptable, and Comedy Gives Back is changing that.

SF SKETCHFEST Announces Additions To Festival Lineup

SF Sketchfest presented announces additions to the lineup for the 19th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 9-26, 2020.

SF Sketchfest Announces Lineup for the 19th Annual San Francisco Comedy Festival

SF Sketchfest announces the initial line up for the 19th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival taking place January 9-26, 2020, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. SF Sketchfest offers fans the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live performances, discussions and immersive comedy experiences.

Comedian Doug Mellard Comes to Teatro Paraguas November 9th

Comedian Doug Mellard is returning to Santa Fe fresh off his performances at Santa Fe's own first annual Cloudtop Comedy Festival to perform at Teatro Paraguas on Saturday, November 9th at 7:30 PM

Stand Up Comedy Comes To Teatro Paraguas, November 9th

Comedian Doug Mellard is returning to Santa Fe fresh off his performances at Santa Fe's own first annual Cloudtop Comedy Festival to perform at Teatro Paraguas on Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 PM with two special guests: Ramin Nazer - a comedian/artist based in Los Angeles. Ramin is the author of 'After You Die', 'I Love Everyone', 'Strippy Comics', 'Hey', and 'Cave Paintings for Future People.'

Comedian Chris Charpentier Drops Debut Album BRAIN THOUGHTS Today

Comedian CHRIS CHARPENTIER releases his debut comedy album 'BRAIN THOUGHTS' today on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS.  Recorded live at the Bug Theater in his hometown of Denver, Colorado, Chris excitedly tells of coaching his nephew's T-ball team, neighbors in Denver, helicopters in L.A., the hilarity of the human struggle and more. 'Brain Thoughts' is available as a digital download via iTunes or order the album via aspecialthing Records and get an 11x11 poster of the killer cover art with download card. 

Underbelly Announces August Lineup

Today Underbelly announces the final 91 shows joining its Fringe programme this August. With a huge range of star names, challenging and intriguing topics and a host of great music this is set to be one of the most entertaining year's yet beneath George Square's udders and across Bristo Square, the Cowgate, Circus Hub and Central Hall.

SF Sketchfest Adds Weird Al, Rhett Miller, Bobby Moynihan and More To 2019 Comedy Festival

SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces even more additions to the lineup for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27.  The 17-day festival features over 200 shows with  major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world performing in venues across the city bringing non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all shows now on sale at sfsketchfest.com.

18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Adds Busy Philipps, Ron Funches, and More

SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces additions to the lineup for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019.  The 17-day festival of more than 200 shows features major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world performing in venues across the city bringing non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all previously announced shows now on sale at sfsketchfest.com. Round Two shows go on sale this Friday at 10am PT / 1pm ET at sfsketchfest.com.

Sixthman to Produce 11 Cruises for Spring 2019 Including Jon Bon Jovi, Joe Bonamassa, and More

Just off hosting the reunion of KISS and Ace Frehley on the eighth sailing of The KISS Kruise, introducing the first ever Wrestling Tournament on a cruise ship on Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea and confirming a second Brantley Gilbert's Kick It In The Ship Country Cruise after a sold out inaugural event, Sixthman now looks forward to a full festival lineup sailing out of Tampa and Miami, Florida Spring 2019 on Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jade.

Jay Leno, Ali Wong, Jim Jefferies to Perform at the 2019 Nashville Comedy Festival

The 2019 Nashville Comedy Festival makes its explosive return to a myriad of stages the week of April 8 through 14.

Lineup Announced for the 18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Festival

SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.

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