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Posted in comedy | music on February 1, 2007
Klaus Kinski's Comedy Canon (02/01/07)
Klaus came down with the flu since the last Canon, but he's stopped vomiting long enough to bring us this week's edition of the Comedy Canon...
Todd Barry as Kiss @ Yo La Tengo Hanukkah show (via)
Proving my point once again that the relationship between alternative comedy and music is no coincidence, Todd Barry will be (or already has, depending on when you read this) opening for Yo La Tengo on two of their Florida dates. He will join them on 1/31 at Studio A in Miami and on 2/1 at the State Theater in St. Petersburg. Todd also just opened for Sarah Silverman at Caroline's on January 30th, and his upcoming shows unclude Emo's in Austin, TX on March 9th. Todd was also on Sesame Street once.
And speaking of Sarah Silverman, the NY Times thinks her new program "about nothing is quite funny". The Star Ledger says it "isn't for everyone". The Onion interviewed her boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel.
But the BIG news of the week is the announcement by The Apiary that their new LA-based satellite comedy site The Coming is now live. The Apiary is New York City's number one source for news and gossip in the world of underground comedy. From the press release:
The Coming will follow the blogging methods and practices set by The Apiary and its Chicago sister site, The Bastion, by documenting improv, stand up, sketch, comedic theatre, internet news, deals, industry events, local happenings, and ALL of the things that effect THE WORLD AROUND YOU. The Coming is edited by Los Angeles inhabitant/comedy fan, Rick Paulas, an editor of Duct Tape and Rouge, and contributor to McSweeney's Internet Tendency. Kurt Adam is a contributing writer.I cannot overstate the sheer greatness of the LA comedy scene; where else can you see Bob Odenkirk, Paul F. Tompkins, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Nick Swardson, and Maria Bamford for a mere $5.00? Thank cod The Coming is here. At last.
Here are some highly recommended shows
- 2/2/07 & 2/9/07, UCB Theater: Rebecca Drysdale: Two nights only!
- 2/3/07: The Walsh Bros. Show: Brothers Chris and David Walsh bring their insanely funny show from Boston to NYC for 1 night only. Reservations STRONGLY suggested, dude .
- 2/6/07, UNION HALL: Laugh Don't Destroy Comedy Night: An evening of comedy featuring Baron Vaughn, Michael Showalter, Eugene Mirman, Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal and more! Buy tickets at the door. First come, first served
- 2/6/07, The Pit: Here's The Thing: After an amazing year at Rififi, Here's The Thing begins it's residency at The Pit. This show features Pete Holmes, Tom Mccaffrey, Heather Lawless, John Mullaney and Chelsea Peretti
- 2/8/07, UCB THEATER: A Muthaf*ckin' Evening with Fabrice Fabrice: This is probably the funniest show on earth. If you don't make a reservation now, you ain't getting in.
- 2/10/07, UCB THEATER: The Al Pacino School of Acting: I've never seen this show, but it sounds awesome.
In Other News
Could Burn Baby Burn be one of the best things to happen to NYC comedy in recent memory? Taking place at Rififi and hosted by Brett Gelman and Jon Daly, the January 23rd show featured David Cross, Todd Barry, Heather Lawless, Eric Slovin, and Curtis Gwinn and John Gemberling. Then, the January 30th show featured MC Chris, Andrea Rosen, Tony Camin, and Craig Baldo; Demitri Martin was initially on the bill, but because of an unexpected booking was unable to attend. With line-ups this incredible two weeks in a row, I have high hopes for the future, though for now, I still think Invite Them Up is the king of weekly comedy shows.
DFactor recommends NYC comedy troupe The Post Show. And after seeing their Bob Dylan parody on Super Deluxe, I have to agree.
And speaking of Bob Dylan parodies, Weird Al has one of his own that is truly brilliant. It's done entirely in palindromes which is quite a feat.
And speaking of palindromes, Demetri Martin penned one hell of a palindromic poem.
I know I probably bring up Tim and Eric too much, but as they unleash new updates each week, what choice do I have? A recent myspace bulletin from Eric Wareheim was loaded with tour dates and links to 6 brand spanking new promos for Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job (coming soon to Adult Swim). For those of you not 'friends' with Eric, you can find the tour dates on the Tim and Eric myspace page. The new promo clips can be found on the Tim and Eric website.
And speaking of Adult Swim, they caused a bomb scare in Boston!
Keep reading for more comedy, I'm telling ya...
On Tuesday 1/30, Myspace Black Curtain Screenings hosted preview screenings of the highly anticipated film Reno 911: Miami in Phoenix, Boston, and Seattle. The film will have it's general release on 2/23/07, and I for one cannot wait. Joy was at one of these premieres and apparently took a picture with a camera from 1891.
If you haven't read it yet, go and read the Gothamist interview with Brian Stack, writer and actor from Late Night with Conan O'Brien. As usual,Ben Kharakh does a superb job as interviewer. He's doing such a good hjob in fact, he's now even a contributor to the New York Press?
The latest issue of The Comedians is live. There are great articles about Kristen Schaal, Jeff Caldwell, Sean Crespo, and Tom McCaffrey.
RECENT RELEASES YOU SHOULD BUY
- LUCKY LOUIE: Yet another funny show that died too early is now on DVD. Included in the set are all 12 episodes aired on HBO, an unaired 13th episode, a 17 minute making-of and four commentaries.
- MARIA BAMFORD: HOW TO WIN: Recorded live at the Cap City Comedy Club in Austin, TX. Order the CD from her website and get a personalized signed headshot of Maria along with your copy of the CD!
- COMEDIANS OF COMEDY: LIVE AT THE EL REY: For a while, you could see this on Showtime or rent it from Netflix. Now, you can finally own it. I have been waiting ages for this
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Posted on February 1, 2007 9:18 AM
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There are at least 2 good comedy blogs out there for NYC. Why does BV have to cover comedy, too? What's next - movies? Opera? Rodeo? (oh, please, please, PLEASE, let it be rodeo!)
Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2007 9:49 AM
Pretty much everyone involved in that Lucky Louie show is awesome, but I never liked that show. Came off like an edgy Roseanne. Not cool
Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2007 10:32 AM
Tim & Eric will be a part of the Comedy Panel at the ASCAP EXPO songwriter's convention, 4/19-21 in LA. Also on the panel is Seth MacFarlane the creator/exec producer of Family Guy and Alf Clausen who scores The Simpsons. More panelists to be added.
Posted by ASCAP | February 1, 2007 11:00 AM
"Tim & Eric will be a part of the Comedy Panel at the ASCAP EXPO songwriter's convention, 4/19-21 in LA."
good thing this site's called melrose vegan
Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2007 11:49 AM
Peter Bjorn and KLAUS!
Posted by klausterman | February 1, 2007 11:58 AM
Klaus! This column continues to rule. It's so thorough! I also like that it shares the same obsession for detail as the rest of the content here.
Posted by Nate | February 1, 2007 12:06 PM
i second nate
Posted by emily Suber | February 1, 2007 3:02 PM
What exactly is alternative comedy? Are we just talking about comedians that enjoy indie rock?
Posted by will | February 1, 2007 3:03 PM
Alternative comedy is the kind of comedy you find at Rififi and UCB, as opposed to say a place like Caroline's where they charge a two drink minimum.
Alternative comedy is supposedly smarter - like indie rock is.
Alternative comedy is often found teaming up with alternative music, especially Yo La Tengo and the New Pornographers.
David Cross = Radiohead
Fred Armisen = U2
Eugene Mirman = The Shins (same label too)
Todd Barry = Wolf Parade
Aziz Ansari = Arcade Fire
Sarah Silverman = Jenny Lewis
John Stewart = Bob Dylan
anyone on SNL = anyone in !!!
UCB = Mercury Lounge
Rififi = Cake Shop
Comix = Webster Hall (sorta cool, sorta sucks)
Caroline's = Nokia Theater
Posted by not a comic | February 1, 2007 3:15 PM
Horatio Sanz = Jet
Chris Farley = Shannon Hoon
Posted by will | February 1, 2007 3:26 PM
So who's the Pete Doherty of comedy?
Posted by fullspoonofseedyblues | February 1, 2007 4:07 PM
"So who's the Pete Doherty of comedy?"
Well, it WOULD have been Mitch Hedberg
Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2007 4:46 PM
Andy Dick?
Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2007 4:48 PM
clipse = dave chappelle
this is fun!
Posted by will | February 1, 2007 5:51 PM
I think Tenacious D = The Shins
Eugene Mirman can be Cat Power
also Bonnie Prince Billy = Bonnie Prince Billy
Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2007 6:01 PM
shouldn't Chris Rock = U2
Not really indie anymore but still universally recognized as the best of the last 25 years.
Posted by AC | February 1, 2007 6:23 PM
Ted Leo = Leo Allen
Eugene Mirman = Antony
Posted by Anonymous | February 1, 2007 7:18 PM
"Check out a recent myspace bulletin from Eric Wareheim."
How the f*** can I read it when he's not one of my MySpace friends!
Posted by Sarah Silverman = Liz Phair | February 1, 2007 8:24 PM
Michael Showalter=Sufjan Stevens
Posted by Mo! | February 2, 2007 4:38 AM
Pee Wee Herman=Lou Reed
Posted by Mo! | February 2, 2007 4:39 AM
Pee Wee Herman=Lou Reed
Posted by Mo! | February 2, 2007 4:40 AM
"How the f*** can I read it when he's not one of my MySpace friends!"
fixed
Posted by brooklynvegan | February 2, 2007 8:21 AM
saw Lou Reed last night at BAM. He was there supporting his wife Laurie Anderson.
Posted by Anonymous | February 2, 2007 8:49 AM
demetri martin = a slower Hold Steady
Posted by Anonymous | February 6, 2007 3:06 PM
Demetri Martin = Mika (yr kinda sick of the hype, but yr totally into him)
Posted by craig! | February 6, 2007 6:37 PM