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DATA PROVIDED BY OUR BACKSTAGE SERVICES COMEDY DATABASE More reviews coming later today.... Jen Murphy Host Club: Improv - Hollywood, CA "It was Jen Murphy hosting '6 Chicks and a Chair at the Hollywood Improv - very funny, commentary about the wildfires in CA, great crowd work, joked about guys who like porn. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Karen Haber Host Club: Improv - Hollywood, CA "Karen Haber took the first slot in the '6 Chicks and a Chair at the Hollywood Improv Show' looking for her soul mate, even though she’s married. She covered her escapades with male prostitutes, love of Dog the Bounty Hunter and what her shrink thinks about that. Scheduling conflicts with having kids and a strange encounter at her kids soccer practice. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Monrok Madan Host Club: Improv - Hollywood, CA "Monrok Madan was next at the '6 Chicks and a Chair at the Hollywood Improv Show' very funny with a dry sharp delivery. She starts off talking about her hatred of all things, including Reese Witherspoon, swimming, Caucasian babies, and myspace. By the way visit her at www.myspace.com/monrok. She then rails on men who own cats and the troubles with growing up with Indian parents that practice nudism. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Lisa Cafiero Host Club: Improv - Hollywood, CA "Lisa Cafiero followed Monok Madan at the '6 Chicks and a Chair Show' at the Hollywood Improv. Lisa claims to be the perfect woman for pedophiles (she looks underage, but she’s not). Then on to her Jewish/Italian heritage. Then it was dating abusive and stupid men. Her solution. A chewing gum to break the addiction to assholes. Like Nicorette. She also talks about the perils of being an east coast girl living in LA. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Sandy Brown Host Club: Improv - Hollywood, CA "Sandy Brown took the stage next for '6 Chicks and a Chair Show' at the Hollywood Improv.starting with her take on the difference between being a kid in the 70’s and today. Then on to the Prince performance at last years Superbowl. Then she found the humor being a black comic performing in Orange County in front of skinheads. Two trips to entertain the troops in Afghanistan was their any surprise at how 'excited' the troops were to finally see a woman they weren’t serving with after 10 months. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dinah Leffert Host Club: Improv - Hollywood, CA "Dinah Leffert 'The Valley’s Funniest Person 2006' couldn’t resist taking the stage for '6 Chicks and a Chair Show' at the Hollywood Improv. From the start this edgy comic starts off talking about drug addiction to cure a broken heart. Dinah explored how her parents treated her growing up as the youngest. Very funny and dirty. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jay Cramer Host Club: Improv - Hollywood, CA "Jay Cramer, the 'Chair' in '6 Chicks and a Chair Comedy Show' at the Hollywood Improv took the stage. Proceeds from the show helped Jay pay for a new van. He had a mountain climbing accident and broke his neck. That’s what put him in the chair. Jay started out a funny bit about how his friends treat him now that he is 'handicapped' and how much Spongebob Squarepants helped him through his ordeal. He talks about how he fell off a mountain and broke his neck 2 years ago. He also gives us the do’s and don’ts of being Medivac’d . He then talked about meeting his new girlfriend in physical rehab and how she happens to be a legless sprinter. He ended talking about what it would be like stranded with the Donner party when 2/3’s of your body is useless, and how he deals with curious kids wanting to know about his wheelchair. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN The Credibility Gap - Bronze Age of Radio Label: Varses Sarabande Los Angeles, CA "Occasionally I get a CD in the mail. Usually a recording of a live standup set. But this time I received a rare treat. A comedy revival. It's back... Comedy Radio. This time on CD. Billed as the "Bronze Age of Radio", we have a series of brilliant news parodies and sketches performed with all the production value and in the style of classic comedy radio. Ten tracks of solid comedy gold, spoofing historic news stories and comedy sketches, so cleverly written your imagination literally spins pictures in your head. This is highly recommended listening for any commuter seeking an antidote to road rage. Thanks to the comedy talent of Harry Shearer, David L Lander, Michael McKean and Richard Beebe, we have a rich renewal of a comedy genre that never should have gone dormant. If you treasure creativity and want to feed your imagination "The Credibility Gap" is so credible you are caught up in the stories until you recognize you've jumped into the cognitive deep end of another comedy gap, a time warped trap again and again. It's fun and worth every penny. Apparently we have the Varses Sarabande Label to thank for this and I do. Pop this CD in your dash ASAP and you will just want more." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS CD Heath Hyche Host Club: Improv - Dallas, TX Last night was another house rocking comedy night at the Addison Improv with Heath Hyche. The talent that club brings to DFW is amazing. Heath is a multi-talented stick of dynamite. Completely original but doing comedy in a league with the best of the tradition. You can't help but think of Red Skelton. He is that good, no, he's better. If you've never seen Heath, you've never really experienced comedy immersion. Heath takes the art beyond the traditional "man and a mic", he is comedy iMax. Thanks to the Addison Improv for bringing this comedy genius to Dallas. Heath Hyche is still touring but it won't be long before he's permanently installed in a Las Vegas or Branson theater. There should be lines for tickets to this show. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN The Addison Improv WaitStaff Host Club: Improv - Dallas, TX "The wait staff and management at the Addison Improv deserve to be mentioned here. Half are comedians and the other half are real comedy fans. They are some of the most gracious individuals in the business. The Improv wouldn't be the club it is without them. They are the best of the best, under rated in every way. Next time you are at the Improv understand, the Improv team is what makes your comedy night a success and makes a huge contribution to the comedian's performance success. Watch them when you aren't watching the comedians watch the staff. In all honesty they are the second show constantly performing without spotlights or mics. They are the reason you enjoyed the evening of shows. They deserve your respect and a generous tip. They more than earn it." - Review by the Comedy Critic Justin Worsham Host Club: Improv - Dallas, TX Justin Worsham took the Addison Improv stage like he owned it, a comedy favorite with some of the best relationship humor we've heard in years. If you are not married, Justin is a gut busting educator. If you are married he's got a carnival mirror version for you. Warming up the crowd as a feature for Heath Hyche, it was clear that Justin Worsham is a headliner in his own right. The audiences love him. Just ask him how he sleeps at night. Justin is easily one of the funniest comedians to take the stage at the Improv. Hope to see him in Dallas again soon. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Eric Lokke Host Club: Improv - Dallas, TX Eric Lokke returned home for a week at the Addison Improv, back from LA and his recent two-episode appearance on the "Simple Live Goes to Camp" with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. Hosting the week for Heath Hyche, Eric kicked the nights off with his signature edgy twist. Known for a Don Rickles-like crowd work in Los Angeles, we saw lightening flashes occasionally as he resisted his normal levels of crowd work in this series. It was great to see Eric bring out some of his big laugh and big groan standup comedy to get the audience started. His knife sharpened, he never missed a chance to to take a poignant jab at the stereotypical balloons of taste, race or the sexes. Long a favorite in Dallas, now in LA, it's great to see Eric back at his home club. If you really want to laugh, make sure you get tickets the next time he is in town." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Sam Kim Host Club: Improv - Dallas, TX Sam Kim did a guest spot at the Addison Improv. A Dallas comedian with a dry style that will sneak up and get you for a head-thumpin laugh. I really do like Sam Kim. Didn't see enough. Hope to see a lot more. Sam has something truly unique. Definitely funny. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Joby Saad Host Club: Improv - Dallas, TX What a remarkable comedian, Joby Saad. WOW. If you love comedy you should know Joby, "The Village Idiot". Fun, funny this is a comedian with skills known worldwide for his comedy genius. We got a glimpse when he dropped in at the Addison Improv to do a guest spot. Joby Saad is a comedy legend, one of the best in the business. In a knit cap and red t-shirt, "The Village Idiot" had the sellout crowd at the start with some of the smartest dumb comedy I have ever seen. Joby should have a television show, America needs him on TV. I hope we see Joby back in Dallas soon! " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jerry Rocha Host Club: Improv - Dallas, TX "Jerry Rocha took the stage, in from LA, at the Addison Improv delivering some of his best material yet. Jerry is a comedy sledge hammer never coming up short on targets or laughs. You have to love this guy. He says what you never thought to think and he says it on stage. His signature "mic-stand-lean" and classic hand gestures are integral, seemingly as important as a George Burns cigar, ultimately a distinction that will make his career. Jerry delivers unstoppable laughs with every audience. Every fan of comedy has to see him. Great job, great night. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Gary Saenz Host Club: Improv - Dallas, TX "Gary Saenz, all-pro comedy doing the Improv in Addison right last night with a performance that launched the night laughing. Gary has a reputation as a major league comedy writer. Having seen him at least 7 times I don't think I've seen the same joke twice. Funny and constantly moving Gary works the stage and the audience delivering headliner laughs from beginning to end. Gary is a force and destine to become a comedy legend. You have to see Gary the next time he's in town. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dean Lewis Roast Host Club: Improv - Dallas, TX "Congratualtions to all who participated in the Dean Lewis roast, proof that Dallas has some of the most talented writers in comedy, many influenced by Dean. Dean Lewis has taught comedy for years influencing generations of upcoming comedians. His direction and consultation has been instrumental in lauching the careers fo some of Dallas' funniest comedians. It was a night of great original comedy honoring one of the areas most admired comedy professionals." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Ben Creed Host Club: Hyenas - Arlington, TX "Ben Creed headlined a full house at Hyena's Arlington. First time to see Ben won't be the last. Ben Creed is all pro. A comedy heavy weight with absolute star power. Ben seems to instinctively know where the funny is in every line. It might be be safer to give him a horn in traffic than let him use his tongue and wit. Heaven help the company that give Ben a credit card. I'd like to say, we share the same credit philosophy. But he is knock down, breath arrestingly funny when explaining his sensible. Ben's logic taken literally makes some of the funniest comedy I've heard in years. But the heart of Ben Creed comedy is his ability to signal the punchline with a signature power growl much like comedy with a bass. You can't miss the beat. True genius. Ben's material is at the top of the industry some of the best being delivered. If you love comedy. You will love Ben. More important you are going to laugh all the way home and tell the office about being "legally drunk". Don't miss Ben Creed. But remember, get tickets early... he sells out. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Gary Hood Host Club: Hyenas - Arlington, TX "Gary Hood took the stage at Hyena's Arlington Saturday night with an impressive barrage of completely fresh comedy. With every line he delivered nothing less than the comedy quality that you expect from a legend. Gary was impressive. Not the material of an opening host but a headliner delivering a short set, setting the mark high for everyone that follows. His presence seems to be the determining factor motivating the best from already great comedians that follow every show in which he participates. Hyena's - Arlington is meeting every definition of an "A" room with some of the best comedy in the Metroplex if not the nation. Gary is doing some of the best comedy of his life as MC and Host. If you haven't been out to see this master of comedy, don't wait to find out why they call him the "Godfather of Comedy". " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dave Ashley Host Club: Hyenas - Arlington, TX "Dave Ashley took the feature spot Saturday in a particularly hot, packed Hyena's Arlington show. Dave is fun, real fun. Originally from Memphis Dave is a wealth of helpful advice and tips. Some of the funniest material I have ever heard. You have to wonder where he gets it. Pawn shops with benefits, paper routes, finger tip massages, and an endless number of suggested labels for the use of three fingers that had the audience temporarily abstaining in fear of spraying would be swallows into the air. Ahhhh he's funny. Dave Ashley was worth the ticket, clearly a headliner subing for a feature, he was a major factor in the power of this show. Hope to see Dave Ashley back in Arlington soon. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Karen Crowell Host Club: Canucks - Lewisville, TX March 15, 2007 - Lewisville TX - It was Canucks in Lewisville and a packed comedy house where we caught Karen Crowell hosting a comedy night and some interesting Dallas comedians. Karen kicked off the night with a strong host set. A veteran comedian, Karen has a repertoire and a range that really put the pressure on the following acts. Clearly not impressed by dating decoration. But it was her cosmetics job that showed the prankster. She shot some hard laughs out starting with her reference to pizza and damaging the Dominos brand with a subliminal implant that I may never shake. She had some great lines regarding her friends opinions about her ex-girlfriend. Karen is always delivering fresh material that will have you in stitches. Buying SMU, George Bush's library and her Dad driving for work. Classic. You have to catch Karen one of Dallas' a great standups. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Alfred the Alley Cat Host Club: Canucks - Lewisville, TX March 15, 2007 - Lewisville TX - Canucks in Lewisville was the stage and house where we caught Alfred the Alley Cat circling a small stage with some high energy comedy. Originally from Great Britain, Alfred is still adjusting to the expense of American "Freedom". Clearly a topic influenced by the American "Work Ethic". Alfred is a different breed of cat. Funny. Not the kind you normally picture in pink and maybe not the best choice based on his story. Alfred was non-stop fast moving standup with some traditional British style impression work. He better stick to comedy, it doesn't sound like his NASA career is going anywhere. Great set very funny. Catch Alfred being funny... you'll laugh. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Sam Kim Host Club: Canucks - Lewisville, TX March 15, 2007 - Lewisville TX - Sam Kim "The Asian Comic in Dallas"... well maybe not the only one but maybe one of the funniest. Sam is a funny guy, you are going to like him. A mix of story and one line zingers, Sam stands with his feet glued to the floor an animated bobble-body in constant motion. Sam delivers a casual comedy and is a natural comedian. He knows the secret to pineapple and now we do to. Sam took us through the cultural looking glass with a clever series of comedy twists resulting in serious laughs. You will want to see Sam. Great work. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Gary Hood Benefit Roast Host Club: Hyenas - Arlington, TX November 1, 2006 - Arlington TX - Some really nice things happen in comedy. It was Hyena's in Arlington Texas, fast becoming one of the hottest comedy clubs in Texas. Graciously hosted, Jim and his staff had their hands full during this well attended Benefit Roast. It was a Benefit Roast for comedy legend Gary Hood. The list of roasters and attendees were a testimony to the career and influence Gary Hood has had on comedians and the comedy industry nationwide. This evening every comic gave it their best. The night was hosted by Dan Marryman, a great choice, for his knowledge and friendship with Gary. Dan is clearly a master of the road that knows comedy and delivers funny with every line. Dan did a great job wrangling as some of Texas' best comedians as they took the stage for a night of original performances to roast the "Godfather of Comedy". As with most "roasts", the roasters took some of the heat but it was definately a Gary Hood night. We saw most of the talented Roasters deliver some of the funniest material on a comedy stage in years. Chris Dodgen, clearly stood out as one of the best in a talented group of writers, culminating in a heart felt toast to Gary. Dustin Ybarra showed why he's a star rising delivering laughs and fielding quite a few shots from the rest. Raj Sharma offered a polished and very creative roast, a real comedic tribute to a comedy Guru. Richard Estrada was actually the first up, setting the bar high with a great roast and one of the stronger deliveries in the team. Lee Huber was another audience favorite with some solid material keeping the audience well entertained. What can you say about the comical ramblings of the highly disconnected Bill West? His stream of unconsciousness roast was an adventure. He doesn't get violent, right? Mark Agee was absent but not one to be missed, he sent in his door blasting roast on paper, read by Chris Dodgen, clearly Mark didn't have to be present to deliver some of the best comedy of the night. Angela Ice and Shelly Alexis proved they had heart. They took some of the toughest shots of the night making it a funnier night and easier for the rest. They truly must care for Gary. All in all, it was a showcase of great comedy and great comedians clearly a resounding tribute to their mentor, their friend and a national treasure, the "Godfather of Comedy", Gary Hood. Please contact Hyenas Comedy Night Club in Arlington if you would like to assist with Gary Hood's medical expenses. Insurance is an unaffordable necessity for some of our greatest stand-up comedians. "The Sunday night Hyena's house was sold out twice in the same night by the "Commixx", a team of 18-19 Dallas/Ft Worth area stand-up comedians with individual reputations built on years of heart stopping laughs. Together they are a comedy force, able to pack any house and deliver some of the hottest comedy to scorch the face of the earth. If you have not seen this team in action, you have not seen comedy in DFW. The "Commixx" are the "Who's Who" of DFW urban comedy. These guys need a television show NOW!!!! DaMone Jones Host Club: Hyenas - Arlington, TX "It was Da'Mone Jones hosting a night of Commixx comedy at Hyena's. It's been a while since we've seen Da'Mone take the stage. Mostly new material and the house was rock'n as Da'Mone started talk'n. It was high energy social commentary with rapid fire laugh generating brain twisting lines. Da'Mone is 20 years of comedy preparation exploding on the stage. This is a powerful comedian. See him! " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Da'Mone Jones just released his second DVD. "Fight go wit it! Raw!" Checkout his web site! Gutter Host Club: Hyenas - Arlington, TX "In from New Orleans it was Gutter playing to the second sold out Commixx house of the night at Hyena's in Arlington . A little bit reggae and a lot funny Gutter like "Talk'n Real Life" and Texas drivers were the first laugh on his mind for the night but not the last. Gutter had plenty to say about "special" kids and "special" church. This Texas newcomer has comedy. Check him out on area comedy stages." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Mama Michelle Host Club: Hyenas - Arlington, TX "Mama Michelle was the next up at the sold out Commixx show at Hyena's - Arlington. Never seen Mama Michelle before? Robin is hilarious. Get ready for some leg grabb'n, chair rocking, hard rolling laughter. Mama Michelle kicks it off strong. It was some of the best comedy we've seen. She has a unique approach on familiar topics. Just when you thought you'd heard it she twisted it taking a completely different comedy path. Kids, school, divorce, house cleaning, checks and diets... It was all different and very funny. You a re going to want to see a Mama Michelle show, promise." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Joe Fox Host Club: Hyenas - Arlington, TX "It was a Joe Fox night at the Commixx show at Hyena's in Arlington. Joe rocked the house in the best set I've ever seen him do. All funny, all the time. More topics and more punchlines! More time! Joe even left some of his best bits out, proving a depth of funny comedy that America's top headliners rarely match. Joe is all class and clearly a national comedy power. This is a comedy headliner! Give him the minutes and he will deliver the comedy. Watch for Joe Fox. His style and timing are perfect for sitcom television." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Marvin Michaels Host Club: Hyenas - Arlington, TX "Marvin Michaels closed out the second sellout Commixx show at Hyena's in Arlington. Marvin is the master of "Broke-down Comedy" some of his funniest material is "broke-down". Makes you think he lives in a broke-down world. In from LA, Marvin is a master of Stand-up Improv. Contemporaneous comedic repartee, on anything from dangling ceiling tiles to his 1988 Volvo DL. This comic explained the importance of carrying change in LA if you want to avoid advice from the street. Looks like Subway Sandwiches has a new spokesman if they can take the comedy. It's always something new and funny with Marvin. Great to see him again. Make sure you do the same next time he's in town!" - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Tim Taylor Host Club: Ojedas - Plano, TX "It was Tim "Tornado" Taylor spining the stage at Ojeda's in Plano for a rip roaring set. Tim has energy and a kind of enthusiasm for laughs. Tim has a comedy style all his own. You have to see him to believe you just saw him. Live comedy. Tim is as alive as it gets! Wow!" - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Ernesto Lopez Host Club: Ojedas - Plano, TX "We caught Ernesto Lopez featuring for a packed house at Ojeda's in Plano. Ernesto delivers a rock solid comedy the audience loves. Refreshingly clean, Ernesto has the audience rolling with every punchline. He has a strong command of the stage, confident and in control. Every now and then there is a joke, a performance that sticks in your head even after 400 other comedians. He's got it. Ernesto has a closer that drives audiences crazy. But even without the closer, this is a comedian that's going places. The time will come when Ernesto Lopez plays to packed concert venues, he has IT. Catch him on stage for some great laughs." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN CedMan Host Club: Ben's Half Yard House - Dallas, TX "CJ Carter aka CedMan took the stage in a packed room at the 2006 Gong Show Finals. The partisan crowd was in no mood for comedy after the belly dancer. But CedMan was all pro delivering his brand of hilarious comedy. CedMan was in command by the end of his alloted 4-mins. All funny and all pro, CedMan can handle the crowd. Great show and a great effort. CedMan is clearly one of Dallas' top comedians and a crowd pleaser." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dustin Ybarra Host Club: Ben's Half Yard House - Dallas, TX "Dustin Ybarra takes a big win with the 2006 105.3FM Gong Show in Dallas at Ben's Half Yard House. In packed house it was a master performance with Dustin Ybarra bringing comedy that shut the house down. Dustin beat some of Dallas' top comedy professionals including CedMan, Jerry Rocha, and Laura Cole. An exciting night for Dustin and Dallas Comedy. Dustin even blew away the belly dancer, two vocalists, story teller and a magician. His 'Stand-in Stand-up' was a hit again! Dustin Ybarra is one of Dallas' most creative comedians always exploring the cutting edge with a verbal probe" - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN CedMan Host Club: Ben's Half Yard House - Dallas, TX "CJ Carter aka CedMan took the stage in a packed room at the 2006 Gong Show Finals. The partisan crowd was in no mood for comedy after the belly dancer. But CedMan was all pro delivering his brand of hilarious comedy. CedMan was in command by the end of his alloted 4-mins. All funny and all pro, CedMan can handle the crowd. Great show and a great effort. CedMan is clearly one of Dallas' top comedians and a crowd pleaser." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jerry Rocha Host Club: Ben's Half Yard House - Dallas, TX "Jerry Rocha took the stage at the Ben's Half Yard House Gong Shows Finals. It was cold... the audience didn't get it! An Improv headliner, Jerry came out punching with a comedy assault that generally produces or bruses. If you've seen Jerry, you know this is a REAL comedian, people pay big bucks at the Improv to see this emerging star perform but this was not a receptive crowd. Just goes to show, every audience is different. It isn't always the comedian. Jerry was funny, is funny and the crowd had just seen the magician." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Laura Cole Host Club: Ben's Half Yard House - Dallas, TX "Laura Cole delivered at the Ben's Half Yard House Gong Show Finals. This may be one of the toughest performances for Laura. In spite of a mix-up in performance order, Laura came through with a great set in a rough wake left by Jerry Rocha. Un-nerved by an early call to the stage, Laura made the best of it. Having seen Laura many times... it's always been clear this comedian is one of Dallas' best. She's very funny and her appearance in the finals is a testimony to her potential. When you see her, you'll love her, one of Dallas' rising stars!" - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Eric Lokke Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Eric Lokke, in from LA, doing a hot guest spot at the Addison Improv. It was Eric's quick wit and lightening tongue taking a big swinging slap at stereotypes for air gasping laughs. All new material in a much too short set. Forget "PC". Eric takes a verbal baseball bat to stereotypical sensitivity. One of the hottest sets of the hot night. Even his off the cuff shot at a "cellphone-talking" audience member was a rapid-fire burst of thoroughly original stereotypical oneline assaults that had the audience in stitches. Eric delivers a perfected comedy with sustainable substance that is cleverly crafted for gut grabbing, brain twisting laughter. LA has discovered him, makes you wonder how long it will take Dallas to figure it out. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jerry Rocha Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We got to see Jerry Rocha HEADLINING a packed Wednesday at the Addison Improv. Jerry is a raw ride on a rough road. So funny you'll drop your pants just to make sure everything is still attached. Holy cow, the audience was stunned into absolute submission. It was a jaw dropping, paint blistering performace the likes of which comedy rarely sees. Jerry shatters social grace, good taste and kills doing it. Move over and make space for the talent of another comedy legend. I am dead serious when I say, "The audience was deprived of oxygen between shocked gasps and uncontrollable laughter." Jerry is headshaking amazing and raw." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Anthony Perez Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX We caught Anthony Perez hosting a packed house at the Addison Improv. Anthony plays comedy hardball. Fast insiders with a bit of spin. Comedy is Anthony's middle name. His stand-up just keeps getting stronger. Great job of hosting and an even better job delivering laughs. Anthony Perez is solid talent and great material. You have to see him." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Waylon Haselhorst Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Waylon Haselhorst doing an guest spot in front of a packed Addison Improv house. It was great to see Waylon again. Waylon has a comedy style that audiences love. His abreviated set was a powerful comedy "one-two" that had the audience in stitches. Great work, enjoyed it." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Johnny Elbow Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Johnny Elbow with new material in a strong guest spot at the Improv in Addison. Another packed house and a great comedy set. Johnny Elbow has really grown with strong comedy material everyone can love. It was obvious Johnny is ready for prime time. Another strong comedian in the Dallas market. Too bad the sets were so short. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Billy McFarland Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Billy McFarland was doing the Addison Improv and the crowd loved him. Billy is a natural or at least he makes it look that way. Always funny, I've never seen him bonmb. Quirky off-center humor that you have to love. Billy is great material and solid stage. Another impressive performance. He's always the cool Billy McFarland... and definately headed for fame." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Cristela Alonzo Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Cristela Alonzo featured in front of a packed Addison Improv delivering some of the best comedy we've ever seen from Cristela. She was all bling and boy can she sing '80's with a passion. Not sure why she would insert the "F" word in front of, after and in to so many otherwise well written jokes. Using any other word would still have gone beyond redundent. Cristela was a hit with her adopted home town crowd this trip back from LA. Every time she comes back she is stronger. Any stronger and this stage pacing, high energy comedian will blow the walls out. Cristela is one of the strongest comedy acts to hit the Addison stage." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Joey Medina Host Club: Hyenas - Fort Worth, TX "It was Hyenas in Arlington this time and Joey Medina. The legendary Latin stand-up comedian performed to a series of sold-out audiences at Hyenas proving Dallas/Fort Worth love Joey and Joey delivered an all-pro polished show... He is comedy confidence delivering a smooth style comedy that generated big laughs from start to finish. Solidly funny with a theatrical flourish that showed experience and taste. Joey's take on relationships kicked it all off and then there were those classic, chair bending comedy blasters... his use of the word "Tortilla" in airports... and his dolphin imitation.... sitting in the Gay bar... ohhhhh yaaaa... Joey's in town. A great night for comedy, Hyenas brought in the best of the best and the audience loved him. Joey killed. A genuinely nice guy on the stage and off. I am a big Joey Medina fan and you will be too. Get the tickets next time he's in your town." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Flo Hernandez Host Club: Hyenas - Fort Worth, TX "Flo Hernandez did Hyenas in Arlington with his character developing, stage blasting, high energy comedy. It was a sold out Joey Medina audience with a love for anything funny and Flo was that in spades. Another cement cracking performance with all new material. A smart pairing for Hyenas. The Texas Latin Fireball and the classy Comedy Legend in a night of brilliant comedy. Flo was a dynamo, delivering a flowing (pun - ha ha) set with narrated vignettes from a hilarious perspective only Flo can deliver. His Tex-Mex with subtitles made translation easy for the most Angelo of us. Flo is showing what the future of stand-up can be. Hot Hot... Hot Hot HOT! For a good time... Call...Flo!" - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Gary Hood Host Club: Hyenas - Fort Worth, TX "Gary Hood played to the sold-out Hyenas crowd abusing Arkansas, cousins, convenience stores, and terrorists in under 10 minutes of rip-roaring comedy. Not much time for a comedy legend, but the "God Father of Comedy" earned his national historic monument status by planting his two feet behind a mic and delivering consistent big laugh comedy periodically punctuated with a trademark genuflect. Still want to see more of this master at work. Gary is 100% funny. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Big Chris Host Club: Hyenas - Fort Worth, TX "We caught newcomer Big Chris doing a very funny guest spot in front of a sold out Joey Medina crowd at Hyena's. Stand back, Big Chris is going to have a big impact on comedy. With only months on stage this is one funny guy. One of the most promising new comedians we've seen. Keep it up Chris! Book him so we can catch him. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Bob Spencer Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Bob Spencer was at the Improv in Addison to entertain the sell out crowd. This is a comedian that understands pronouns even if his boss doesn't. Bob had the crowd rolling as he explained the disadvantage of being truly disenfranchised or something funnier than that. I think the audience was going to come unglued when he explained how women view baldness. Bob can make an audience laugh. Take a friend and have some fun the next time you hear Bob is appearing. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Tom Davenport Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Tom Davenport at the Addison Improv making people laugh. This strongly confident comedian is a dubious spokesman for the Mosquito Breeders Association. Taste for yourself... Tom is a guaranteed laugh. From swimming pools to miraculous tomatoes Tom is just a little twisted with a choking swallow of funny. He feels your pain if you are a guy shopping in the paint department. Just ask him about Kevin. You'll want to see Tom Davenport. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Tom McDonough Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Tom McDonough on stage at the Addison Improv. An advertising copywriter, Tom is funny delivering big laugh humor the crowd could relate to. This is a comedian to watch. He will catch you looking the other way and zing a few in for some major laughs. His doctor office routine was classic. His ant fitness material was truly unique. Watch for Tom at a club near you. Very funny." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Angela Ice Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was Angela Ice delivering big laughs at Addison's Improv. Fresh in from her appearance on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" Austin tryouts, Angela showed the audience why she was one of the comedians called back for the Austin Showcase. The sold out audience loved her. More relaxed and confident than ever, and that's the secret, Angela was really funny. She's been writing! From her special "Airport Welcome" to her bit on "Sign Language", it was exciting to see that special comedy spark in Angela's set. Great material, smooth presentation, and very funny! You'll want to catch Angela, she'll make you laugh." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Johnny Elbow Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Johnny Elbow found the funny part of the stage at the Addison Improv, His comedy puts the "Boom Boom" in your heat. Johnny was killing with over 50% new material and some of the funniest of the night. Johnny was hot covering New Year's balls, Temple Texas, diapers, suggestions for Hobby Lobby and talent scouting 5-year olds. If Johnny keeps writing material at this level he'll be one of the funniest comedians in Dallas." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jack Parker Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Jack Parker was a refreshing surprise at the Addison Improv where he played to a packed house. Jack does comedy. Wow Jack... very funny material. From being carded in Denny's to reverse lottery playing Jack is absolutely funny. This is the first time we've seen Jack to a full set and it was nothing but hilarious. Time to put Jack in the line-up for all the area comedy clubs. Jack is a contender. Catch Jack and get a few laughs." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Shaun Arredondo Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Shaun Arredondo at the Addison Improv.with a strong comedy set that had the sell-out Monday night audience rolling in the isles. Shawn was solid funny with a comfortable polished delivery. Not a fan of "step" programs it's clear Shawn is a party animal but dubious regarding the magic in chasing worms. He admitted to removing his top for beers." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN AJ Irwin Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was AJ Irwin at the Addison Improv. Describing the challenges of having a son in college. This ex-border guard was talking no prisoners with a twisted story about keeping "child parts", teeth, hair and other droppings. This guy is funny. Hope to hear more about "border bears" in the future." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Kim Story Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Then came newcomer Kim Story to the Addison Improv.with some great material. Kim is a comedian to watch. She has as this comedy thing down. In a theatrical style, Kim delivered some great material in Pig Latin. That's a first! And it worked. She kept the crowd laughing with her take on business. Best of all we found out she stands in restrooms and waves at paper towel dispensers." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Eddie Tann Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Eddie Tann took the stage at the Addison Improv proving that the he's got jokes. Eddie delivers fast set-ups with solid punchlines and some of the best jokes of the night. This is a comedian with legs who comes from a bush. Ask him about letters in alphabet languages. Hope to see Eddie again soon. Very funny!" - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Ralph Weber Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Ralph Webber played to a packed out house at the Addison Improv. Ralph has a problem with conversational hair stylists and having to keep neighbor kids. Ralph has decided against exploring closets and found his wife a hobby. Ralph is a strong comedian with solid material audiences love. Check out Ralph!" - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Doug Cowell Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Doug Cowell did the Improv in Addison with a full house on a Monday night. I liked Doug. Doug is funny. Whether dealing with the challenges of dating, scheduling or conversations Doug can really deliver comedy you want to laugh at. Pick a topic and I think Doug can make you laugh. Sneezes, allergies, and cats... His cat imitation killed. Bring it on Doug... See you next time!" - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Amelia Kleymann Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Amelia Kleymann rattled the stage at the Addison Improv Monday as a sold out audience erupted into laughs with every line. Amilia believes in celebrating the common events of daily life. Her material connected, some of the best of the night. From taste testing, to bonus donuts Amelia is 100% stand-up comedian. Someone needs to book her. I want to see more of this comedian. She has that special spark that is naturally funny. Get tickets to see Amelia anywhere you can! " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Pat Hamlon Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "We caught Pat Hamlon doing comedy at Jerami's in Dallas. Great show! Pat is a master of observational, current events comedy. Every joke an observation scraped from the pages of a newspaper or television show. Pat's insight and quick wit produces some classic lines, crowds love him. Pat's slow delivery gives audiences a chance to catchup with the intellectual fastballs, knuckleballs and change-ups. His Irish dialect jokes could be a career maker, popular and funny. Please keep that in your act it was refreshingly entertaining. If you get a chance to experience Hamlon brand comedy, do it. Pat is different and very funny." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Richard Houghton Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "It was Richard Houghton at Jerami's in North Dallas. Richard, may well become know for his dog walking. Apparently he's being singled out. A parent of teens need I say more. probably.. Richard delivers comedy from a dad's viewpoint. Suburban humor with a twist. Hope to see more of Richard. Very funny. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Gary Hood Host Club: Carsons Live - Addison, TX "We caught Gary Hood hosting a new comedy room at Carson's Live in North Dallas called the "Backstage Pazz". It was a hot start to full out comedy assault by some of the top comedy talent in town. Gary, the guru of comedy for many of the industry's now famous top comics, launched by explaining his ill conceived plans for New Year's sobriety, just a warm-up for a hysterical comedy blast at the trailer park contingent, most likely absent a venue like Carsons Live. It was on to Arkansas for more laughs. Gary merged a West Coast casual delivery spiced by Texas clarity on topics ranging from politics to health concerns. He let the six packs and brisket fly. Gary delivers solid comedy with lightening flash lines. Get ready to laugh any time Gary is on the ticket." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Todd Justice Host Club: Carson's Live - Addison, TX "It was a Todd Justice night at Carson's Live comedy room the Backstage Pazz. Back from his 3 month extended run across Canada. I can just see Todd high stepping it across the northlands, now that's an image. Todd brought back an entirely new comedy set. New topics, more killer expressions. Todd was at his funniest as he rolled the audience with his perplexingly dysfunctional functionalisms in the air or by car it was all funny. We shared a "red carpet moment" when he explained he was wearing "Poverty". The audience loved it as he reinvented the vocals to a couple of popular tunes giving a whole new meaning to "cover". His head showed a bit less shine (taking a break from shaving) but his comedy was blinding as usual. If you missed it, you should regret it. Todd is a master of comedy. Get the tickets for a great comedy night!" - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Tommy Vaughn Host Club: Carson's Live - Addison, TX "Next up at "Backstage Pazz" was Tommy Vaughn doing a guest spot. This ex-Marine has a way with mic stands and kids. While his Spanish won't qualify him as a latin linguist he's definitely got the language of comedy down. Tommy is funny. Make sure you catch him. Tommy delivers a great laugh." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Butch Bellah Host Club: Carson's Live - Addison, TX "Butch Bella, in from Sheveport, took the stage at Carson's Live in the Backstage Pazz. Butch is comedy country style and 100% big laugh comedy. Pick a topic and get an endless string of one-liners. He shared a hotly funny, cigarette paced set and how driving drunk put him in a rodeo arena hitting barrels or something close. You have to love road-comics. They develop some of the best comedy in the business. Butch is no exception. In fact, he's a major star in a class of comedy heavy hitters. If he's in town you're gonna want to buy the ticket. You might also want to track him down on national radio every Sunday as he comments on NASCAR racing in "FRONTSTRETCH" syndicated by the Southeastern Broadcasting Network. Expect to laugh, hard." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Mario Digiorgio Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Mario Digiorgio was doing the Addison Improv when we saw him. An Austin native, Mario is funny. A futon victim and haunted by fine china. He has problems. We found out that Mario is a dog owner, but not a fan of pure bred dogs. It all adds up, when you hear him live. But Mario is golden when he starts in on his cynical quips, I could listen all night long and he could probably deliver. He's perfected a comedy specialty. He even has a book, yes I said book, "(a cynic's guide to) a rich and full life". What kind of comic does a little black (or navy blue) book instead of a CD or DVD? Mario. It's a funny read. It beats most comedy CD's or DVD's for funny, and the delivery is classy. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Al Madrigal Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Al Madrigal doing the Addison Improv. If you missed it, you should have been there. Al is a Master of a "Surreal Picture Comedy" that will have you in stitches. He paints a verbal caricature in hilarious layers until the audience is engaged in all manor of uncontrollable expression. Whether it's the Chiclette Boy, the staff at Burger King, the playground, trips to Mexico or his children, you are going to laugh! He is at his comedy hall of fame best when he starts into his trademarked low key slow rant that spirals from a simple description to a torrent of comedic images that have your facial muscles locked in a spasmatic contortions." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Shawn Halpin Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Shawn Halpin was opening for the Improv in Addison with Al Madrigal this time. Glad to have Shawn stop back in Dallas for a few shows. Shawn just keeps getting stronger. New material and more animated, it was a new Shawn with the same lovable delivery of edgy comedy. Hired to host, the Improv missed a bet getting only a fraction of what Shawn is famous for in LA and other clubs across the country. Can't do more than the minutes they give but Shawn could, I've seen it before. Past time for Shawn to host or feature... he's fast becoming a comedy headliner in most markets. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Todd Glass Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Stand-up comedian Todd Glass had the sell-out audience rocking at the Addison Improv with a show that redefines stand-up comedy. The fans were treated to all that is Todd in a blow-out show of high energy, (self-described) "silly comedy" and it was. Todd's genius has the energy of a "superball" and the bounce of "silly putty". There are NO sags, pauses or breaks in Todd Glass comedy. Todd keeps the audience in stitches from beginning to end with some of the funniest, strangest comedy in the business. Expect a thoroughly professional, carefully crafted, entertainment experience from beginning to end. After all, it's a "Todd Glass Show" for Todd Glass fans. While Todd may be known for his performances in the popular series "Last Comic Standing" and more recently "The Aristocrats", he is better known by his fans for stand-up comedy that breaks all the rules. His new show and material is proof of a totally unique, signature comedy style. Todd is earning his status as comedy legend with every audience pleasing show. I can hardly wait to see his new TV show! Todd is a must see. Highly recommended for an extreme night of hilarious comedy entertainment. See him once and you'll become a fan, promise. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Linda Stogner Host Club: Backdoor Comedy Club - Dallas, TX "It was Linda Stogner in her own club, the Backdoor Comedy Club, one of the funniest women in comedy and one of the funniest comedians in Dallas. Talking squirrels lead to a swirling reality that will make your mind twitch and your body convulse with laughter. Bet you jump when she she shocks you! It's all very psyco-Disney on Linda's animated planet. Her material just keeps getting better. You have a standing invitation to join Linda anytime for some truly entertaining comedy at the Backdoor, another of Linda's stunning comedy creations." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Traveling to Dallas? You need to experience the Backdoor Comedy Club. You will be treated to an intimate night of stand-up comedy in a club designed to showcase the best of stand-up. Located at Ross and I-75 in downtown Dallas, the Backdoor easily ranks internationally as one of the top stand-up comedy rooms on the planet. They have limited seating with shows every Friday and Saturday. Get there early, the club is small and the line can fill the place fast. Tell them the Comedy Critic sent you. But make sure you order a plate of the best Quesadillas in Texas. They go real well with stand-up comedy in Dallas, Texas. Paul Varghese Host Club: Backdoor Comedy Club - Dallas, TX "Paul Varghese took the stage at the Backdoor Comedy Club in Dallas proving he really has great stand-up. My hat's off to Paul. Fresh, exciting, new material proves Paul Varghese can go head to head with any stand-up comedian in the country. It was nothing but funny from start to finish and the packed house loved it. His new material is solid, uninterupted, laugh generating comedy. With his confessions of drunks, KKK reference, global warming, and fresh take on the traditions of marriage, I am still laughing. Now touring with "Gurus Of Comedy", you don't want to miss Paul wherever you find him. Check his schedule and get tickets. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Billy McFarland Host Club: Backdoor Comedy Club - Dallas, TX "Billy McFarland is the coolest Billy McFarland on the planet. He proved it at the Backdoor in Dallas with a strong comedy set that proved Billy been writing some funny, original stuff. Billy is comedy gold. His unique style sets him apart. Slightly country, his self deprecating humor peaked with his pick=up line failures, but Billy is still the coolest Billy McFarland as he proved with a hand puppet rendition from "Les Miserables". You are going to want to see the coolest Billy "BIJON" McFarland on the planet any time you want a good laugh. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Kevin Brennan Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "It was Kevin Brennan headlining at the Addison Improv with one of the funniest comedy sets in the comic personality business. Kevin is not an easy review. He's complicated but easy to laugh at. In short, he killed and you probably missed it The audience was literally in pain from laughing so hard. Another comedy home run by the Improv. Kevin moved smoothly from equal opportunity ethnic insults to grandma dating with a Rain Man deadpan and a hint of Hanna-Barbara in the voice. It was clear that between spending years on the "smoking" team in high school and the vagaries of Catholic School anatomy lessons, Kevin was destine for the comedy stage. Have any doubts? Just ask him how to get handicapped plates at the DMV. If you haven't seen Kevin Brennan you haven't really seen comedy. Get the tickets and treat yourself to a night of laughs. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Mike MacRae Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "Mike MacRae featured for Kevin Brennan at the Addison Improv doing a mix of impressions and comedy that' worked together to keep the audience laughing from beginning to end. It started with drinking and space ship driving with Chubacka. His auto mechanic shakedown was comedy hall-of-fame quality. Mike is a multi-threat comedian with impressions of Ozzie Osborne, the Arnold, Indiana Jones, Irish, Scottish, British, German, Morgan Freeman and a Douglas. You feel like you are sitting in on an United Nations continental banquet discussing the self-image of non-flappers in the '20's. Oh it's a comedy ride, get a ticket. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jerry Rocha Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "Less than a week after seeing Jerry Rocha at Jerami's, Jerry delivered one of his funniest sets in comedy with a strong infusion of new material at the Addison Improv. Looks like Jerry's found that edgy can't be balanced and that the darkside really can be funny. Mugged by his car load of Mexicans in New York, Jerry is hard core funny and getting funnier. There is no comedian with Jerry's style. It's unique and extremely funny. Nothing comes close. His funny isn't hard to figure out, you can't help yourself. You want to but you can't. The audience was laughing from start to finish. Jerry is major league funny. You will laugh and laugh and laugh. You can't help it, you want to stop, you know better. It's like laughing when your boss farts. Jerry serves it up and you just lose control...It's just soooo funny. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Aaron Aryanpur Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "Aaron Aryanpur took the stage at the Addison Improv where he rocked the packed house with the opening comedy set. He earned some of the toughest laughs of the night warming up the audience for Kevin Brennan. Aaron delivered a house rattling performance the audience loved. A Texas comic with Persian roots Aaron leveraged his background for the continuous laughs you expect from a top headliner. Aaron served up an all-pro set, dipping into various accents to tell about his Persian father, Jewish mother, Catholic wife and his brother, there's more... lots more... Aaron is a "ready for prime-time" comedian that delivers some of the best comedy in the southwest if not the nation. Watch for Aaron Aryanpur, you are in for a real treat. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Al Fike Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "For three years Al Fike has pulled together a monthly Christian Comedy Night at the Improv in Addison on Tuesdays. First, let me say, if you've never been to a Christian Comedy Night and you love comedy you should go. Bring the kids and I think you will be back to laugh, every month. It's clean and it's funny. With that 1000% endorsement out of the way. Let's talk about Al Fike and his comedy. Al is fantastic. I mean it. One of the funniest, most fun comedy sets you will see in Dallas. Al brings a mix of comedy, musical comedy and props. It more than works. Al's set as headliner is top quality Improv headliner level, clean comedy. I wouldn't trust Al to baby sit my cat and he's got a strange take on reading common street signs. His banjo comedy and saw bending is stellar. This is a comedian with a great pair of hands. Dallas should see this entertainer often. Watch the Improv schedule and be there. The whole family will enjoy the show. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Ms Vickie Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "It was Christian Comedy Night at the Improv in Addison where we saw Ms Vickie hosting a hilarious night of comedy and a packed room. The myth is broken and the secret is out, Christian comedy can be hilarious and Ms Vickie was not an exception. Her set was clean and extremely funny. Ms Vickie is a knock-out blow out, laugh-hard stand-up that you can bring the kids to see. They might even learn something, or be scared straight. If you see her in church be warned, she pinches. I have a feeling God gave her that sense of humor to raise those kids and we are all laughing her through it. She's one funny lady you really will enjoy, I promise. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jason Earls Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "Jason Earls was a hit Christian Comedy Night at the Improv in Addison. A preacher's kid from Virginia, this comedian is killer funny with material that really connects. Funny doesn't begin to describe this comedian. Jason lock the audience in from the start with one of the top performances of the night. His cigarette segment was chair rolling funny one of the best comedy segments in comedy. He will have any audience sliding out of their chairs uncontrollably. Jason is a comedy star perfect for stage or youth groups Hope we get to see more of Jason. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Linda Stogner Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "Hang on to your funny bone. Linda Stogner took a shot at a packed Christian Comedy Night house at the Addison Improv. Linda is uniquely funny. One of the funniest women in Dallas and one of the funniest comedians in Dallas. She works clean and is definitely not normal. Linda was a hit, a big hit by any comedy standard. Linda is all pro. Animated and hilarious she never fails to keep me laughing. I just wish there was more Linda comedy. You can't get enough. This discoverer of the "O Turn" should get a Noble Comedy Prize. I'd pay to see her and you should too. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Scott Smyer Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "We saw Scott Smyer take the stage in a guest appearance at the Addison Improv for Christian Comedy Night. As the second comedian to the stage, Scott kept the funny coming with his hand raised, waving, praise in an un-indoctrinated Methodist service. His Scottish alter-ego was a fun twist for this IBS sufferer. Scott's funny and the audience agreed. Got to see more of Scott. Lots of fun. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN John Lewis Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "Next up at the Improv for Christian Comedy Night was John Lewis. This Sunday School sleeping back-slider is funny. Too much church for this comedian included bus driving errand running. He had a bit to say about using church to punish children and Wednesday night tryouts for the Sunday choir. Not sure, but I think he better stick to jokes the only way he's going to make the choir is of the bus doesn't make it to the church in time and they pass out ear plugs. Whatever happened to "make a joyful noise". John is definitely funny but not real melodious. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Susan Burchett Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "Susan Burchett did the Addison Improv's Christian Comedy Night even though someone forgot the free donuts as she pointed out. We got a comical take on the Davinci Code in an at times satirical style that kept the audience guessing on which side of the fence the joke would land. At times I think Susan had the protestant audience "crossing" their selves at least intellectually. Not always a match but very funny, clean and a professional stage presence that made her set great entertainment. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Los Codie Host Club: Club Nairobi - Dallas, TX "We caught Los Codie hosting the Wednesday Night Comedy at Club Nairobi in Dallas. As always Los Codie delivered another strong performance with the original comedy he's known for. Creative, clever animated comedy that keeps audiences engaged and entertained. Los Codie tried some new peppered with his proven popular material from his two DVD's. Club Nairobi is a tough room but nothing is too tough for Los. Comedians have to be 100% pro to work the Club Nairobi. Los Codie made it look easy. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dustin Ybarra Host Club: Club Nairobi - Dallas, TX "Dustin Ybarra proved he had the right stuff at Club Nairobi in Dallas when he took his creatively original comedy to the stage. Dustin hammered with his ghetto/barrio fortune teller. The crowd loved the warm father-son relationship jokes that were just plain twisted. You have to hear Dustin one of Dallas' top comedians. Odds are, Dustin will be working the next show you see. He's everywhere, polishing his set. You really want to see Dustin. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Angela Ice Host Club: Club Nairobi - Dallas, TX "Guess who we saw at Club Nairobi in Dallas' Deep Ellum. Angela Ice took the stage after making her mark in the Austin Last Comic Standing tryouts, one of two Dallas comedians asked to return for the Austin Showcase. Angela clearly has been working. She showcased some of her new material with a mixed response which means she found some to add to her winning set. Great job in a tough room. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Alfred the Alley Cat Host Club: Club Nairobi - Dallas, TX "Alfred the Alley Cat did his thing at Club Nairobi, an interesting set. A transplant from England, Alfred delivers comedy with a United Kingdom twist. It would be hard to have reviewed this comedian based on the short set's available at Club Nairobi but Alfred gave me a DVD that proved he's got the comedy stuff. Strong stage presence, and a quick wit make Alfred a sure bet for laughs and a comedian with a difference in the Dallas market. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Denzel Snipes Host Club: Club Nairobi - Dallas, TX "Denzel Snipes showed his comedy at Club Nairobi. This is a funny comedian with skills. You have to like the natural comic ability of Denzel as he did a take-off on Los Codie's introduction, and then went into his problems, wet t-shirt cousins and imitations for a thoroughly enjoyable comedy set. His take on New Orleans was a classic. I'd like to see more of Denzel... Keep it coming. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jay Max Host Club: Club Nairobi - Dallas, TX "Jay Max was at the Club Nairobi doing a short set that included a few jokes and a Mike Tyson imitation. Jay's set was too short to get a real feel for his comedy but what I saw showed promise. Would like to see him when he had a little more material and a little more time. But catch him if you can. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Paul Varghese Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "In a surprise visit to Jerami's the legendary Paul Varghese dropped in to try out some funny new material and showed his quick witt working the crowd. Generally, Paul has reputation for a strong, precisely timed comedy set developed over years of practice. Not tonight. Tonight Paul showed the sparing footwork of a comedy middle weight, fast, agile and deadly. Funny as always Paul went head-to-head with a font table mob, not because he had to but because he found it entertaining. So did we. Yes, he was working some new material too. An interesting insight to a comedian already well proven funny. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Steve Halasz Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "Steve Halasz was one of the strongest comedians of the night at Jerami's Bar and Grill. You can count on Steve to deliver a crowd pleasing rip roaring comedy set. It's all fun when Steve takes the stage. This is the comedian who's parts don't match. This former cop has a twisted mind bordering on ba-twisted. The Biblical Star Wars was hilarious. Catch Steve and have a great time. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Billy McFarland Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "Billy McFarland was last seen at Jerami's Bar and Grill working a mix of new material and popular material that kept the audience laughing through his open mic set. Billy has been writing and it shows. Billy showcased lots of great new material. Clearly impressed with the rash of Al Quida claims that may well culminate with "Coke with Lime". Watch for more great McFarland comedy. Billy had fun with the room. Hope to see more soon. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Anthony Perez Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "Anthony Perez delivered at Jerami's Bar and Grill Open Mic. This is a comic with skills clearly a crowd favorite whether talking about yard gnomes, the talking paper clip or the Mormon Bicycle Cop, Anthony had the crowd laughing hard, a tough trick when you are the 10th comedian to the stage. Great set by a smart comedian. Anthony Perez is one of the up and coming Dallas area comedians you want to see. Catch him at a local club, it's worth the ticket. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Nick Guerra Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "Nick Guerra took the stage at Jerami's open mic working on some material for his set. Great comedy. Hick knows how to please a crowd. In Dallas/Fort Worth Nick is the suede of comedy leathers. He delivers a polished comedy that everyone loves. Starting out with a male pregnancy test and explorations of obsessive compulsive disorder, it was the Latino James Bond that had the audience doubled over. Watch for Nick touring the Southwest. Nick is very funny. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dustin Ybarra Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "Dustin Ybarra hosted the openmic at Jerami's Bar and Grill in Dallas opening with a solid set to get the night started. Dustin brought some new material mixed with some of his audience pleasing favorites and was hitting on all eight with the crowd as he brought the room to life. Dustin was a great match for the audience and they loved him. It was great comedy as he fought a mic stand that was clearly fighting back " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Johnny Elbow Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "It was Johnny Elbow second to the mic at Jerami's Bar and Grill with his brand of hard hitting comedy. Even his new material was spot on delivering comedy with a punch. Some might recommend that he not compare used cars to women but it's his life and still funny. If you haven't seen Johnny Elbow you might want to get the tickets... Johnny is funny. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Josh Witherspoon Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "Josh Witherspoon took the audience for a test drive at the Sunday Night Open Mic at Jerami's in Dallas. Josh was clearly trying out his latest with a casual conversational comedy style the audience loved. An east coast transplant, Josh killed with his Parkinson's Telethon and a reference to cops with a bend. Don't make me explain. The audience was all laughs. Watch for Josh Witherspoon.. You really should see him live. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN CJ Carter Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "CJ Carter was at the Jerami's Open Mic in Dallas where he stole the show. Funny does not begin to describe CJ Carter. He killed. It was all funny! Topically current CJ Carter is breaking out with headliner comedy. We saw what all the comics are talking about, CJ Carter is on the path to be the next major comedy "King" from Dallas. CJ took a stand "O" at the end of a solid set. If you get a chance to catch CJ Carter, you need to get the tickets. This comedian delivers hot comedy. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Bob Zak Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "Bob Zak had a good night at Jerami's Bar and Grill in Dallas as he explained how three streams don't make a river. He should be commended for his call to the "Cocaine Hotline". Nice to see he's using his head. Watch for Bob in a club near you. You will definitely enjoy Bob's contribution to any comedy stage. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Laura Cole Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "It was Laura Cole at Jerami's Bar and Grill in Dallas. Watch out! Laura blew the walls down with a solidly funny comedy set that worked! Fact is, Laura is a COMEDIAN! If you want to laugh track Laura down. Laura proved it with every joke. It was like watching a pro ball player take batting practice. Every joke out of the park. While Laura is staying away from carpet and bullriders she earned a standing ovation. Laura IS turning into one of the top Dallas comedians. Get tickets and have a great time. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jerry Rocha Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "Jerry Rocha in town briefly from New York and LA that took the stage at Jerami's Bar and Grill in Dallas delivering his brand of "East Coast Power Comedy". We got to see Jerry keeping it fresh with some funny new material between playing tag with an audience that clearly enjoyed the repartee. It was classic take-no-prisoners Rocha with a great contribution to the evening of comedy. Refreshing to see a comedian that doesn't fear the audience at any level. You have to love the Rocha style. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Damus Smith Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "It was Damus Smith hosting the first Sunday Comedy Open Mic at Jerami's in Dallas where he delivered a strong 20 minutes of his best stand-up. He got the crowd laughing with his Wendy's order in Lousiana and his take on Father's Day adoption style. New to comedy the Jerami's crowd knew funny when they heard it and the night was off to a roaring start. Damus showed he could keep the audience involved and laughing as he brought out more from the comedy cupboard with his take on being ugly with good looking kids, advice from Dad and Terradactyl conversations. Not one to turn down audience contributions Damus delivered some of his best material working with the audience during a session of mic wrangling interrupted by affirmations. In all Damus delivered a solid 60 minutes of the evening's entertainment. Impressive. All in all a great start to a Sunday night comedy tradition and the legendary Jerami's Bar and Grill in Dallas." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jack Parker Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "Jack Parker brought a strong set to the Jerami's stage. Jack had great material that kept the comedy crowd entertained. Jack is a natural satirically funny conversationalist, just talk to him for 5-seconds. But his comedy stage take on Katrina confusion was just the start as he moved on to paramutual insurance and self-esteem seminars where one can learn to succeed had to open a few eyes. But his funniest material involved Home Depot hide-and-seek and trade-ins. Great set and a comedian you want to see. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Bob Zak Host Club: Jerami's Bar and Grill - Dallas, TX "Bob '8 Joke' Zak took the Jerami's Comedy Sunday crowd by surprise with a promised 8 jokes, just an open mic taste of Zak comedy. The last time we saw him I can say it was a different 8 jokes. So we know he's got at least 16. His understated style was a fresh approach and funny material made him an instant crowd pleaser as he explained restroom commitments, afternoon naps, hotline calling and saving for a girl friend. Go Bob go! This is a comedian that's funny for 8 jokes and clears the stage like a high jump. We like Bob, you will too." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Steve Halasz Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Another hot comedy night at the Addison Improv with Steve Hollis hosting a packed house for Kevin Nealon. Steve was strong from the start with a great set equal to the club's national reputation. This ex-Cop/Jewish Altar Boy delivered exceptionally funny comedy that had the house completely after the first two jokes. Having seen Steve earlier in his career, it was clear Steve's more than ready for primetime. You have to admire his tatoo strategy. Next time you get a chance to see Steve, take it. Steve making a real comedy name for himself. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dave Little Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Dave Little featuring at the Addison Improv where he played to a sell-out early show with Kevin Nealon. It was a flawless show jam packed with new material and a sprinkle of Dave's most popular crowd pleasers. Dave Little, must have been doing a favor, filling in as feature. Frequently a headliner at the Improv Dave has the right stuff. If you've never seen Dave Little you need to. Buy the ticket, get the CD. He's unique and hilarious in a very comfortable way. Dave is the kind of comedian that needs to be on TV. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Kevin Nealon Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX It was Kevin Nealon at the Addison Improv where he packed the house for every show. The Improv does it again! Top comedy name and funny blasting show worth every minute at any price. Kevin delivers a fast talking, topical comedy set you are going to love. Easily one of the best performances of the year, Kevin took control of the room. His opening set was "blow your socks off" strong. Followed by vignettes from his Saturday Night Live days. Whether the Weekend Updates or pointing out girly men, it as all funny. You need to make time for Kevin the next time the Improv brings him back. Some of the best comedy we've seen! " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Have you seen the new generation of HOT Latino comedians out of Dallas? You should! They include Flo Hernandez, Carlos Codie, Dustin Ybarra, Nick Gurerra, Tony Ybarra, Anthony Perez, Shaun Arredondo, Nesto, Brandon Enriquez, Cristela Alonzo and Gary Saenz not in any particular order. Watch them closely! These guys are delivering explosive comedy in Dallas! Marcie Larios Host: Nesto Promotions at New West We caught Marcie Larios featuring at the arena style facility of the New West in Dallas. Nesto Promotions packed the house and Marcie, in from Houston, rocked it with a strong set based on an appetite for laughs. Marcie is all funny with one of the best diet sets we've ever heard. She covered 24-hr Fitness, Trim Spa, Slim Fast and even threw in a wrap. She may be the first comedian we've see to do a diet Whopper with mic in hand on her back. Marcie Larios is worth the ticket and another hot rising comedy star. Don't miss her." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Nick Guerra Host: Nesto Promotions at New West It was Nick Guerra playing to a Nesto Promotions packed House at the New West. This is one of the most under rated over achieving, laugh generating comedians to hit the stage in years. We have watched him develop into a comedy force in the last 8 months with material that will blow your socks off. Don't be fooled by his under 21 look. This over 21 comedian is a master of presentation and delivers ear bending comedy in sets that are well balanced topically and laugh rich. I will be there any time Nick takes the stage and you should too. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dustin Ybarra Host: Nesto Promotions at New West Dustin Ybarra caught the stage on fire at the New West in front of a packed Thursday Night house produced by Nesto Promotions. Dustin had the house looking like jello as he tore through some of the funniest material we've seen him do. Dustin is a comedy writer with exceptional stand-up timing and skills. Dustin delivers big laugh jokes in power sets that make you laugh just thinking about them. If you haven't see Dustin you are in for a real treat. Make the effort, Dustin will have you breathing in a bag" - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Flo Hernandez Host: Nesto Promotions at New West Let's paint the scene, you have an arena style, comedy-in-the-round, stage. The house is packed by Nesto Promotions and four of the hottest rising stars in Latino comedy open with hot hot sets. To take a line from a Stevie Ray Vaughn song "The House Was a Rockin" when Flo Hernandez takes the stage at the New West on a Thursday Night. The atmosphere was electric as Flo Hernandez walked the bridge like a rock star to take the stage. It was Flo's audience and he cranked it up, high intensity comedy that any comedy audience would love. This comedian crosses all cultural boundaries. Universally funny! On a scale of 1-10 Flo delivers 11". It was comedy with energy and imagination! In Dallas we are witnessing a Latino comedy explosion and Flo is leading the pack with comedy you have to see." - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jim Gaffigan Host: Comedy Central - Television "We caught a preview, thanks to Comedy Central, of Jim Gaffigan's new special. "Jim Gaffigan - Beyond The Pale" is more than just a publicity kick-off for his CD of the same name - it is a vivid and hilarious exploration of the workings of a subtly brilliant comedic mind. Gaffigan's absurdist leaps of reasoning are accompanied by a truly unique and fascinating delivery, which ranges from mock-pomposity and arrogant self-assurance to a mode of expression that is a Gaffigan trademark - using a high-pitched, whining voice, he comments on his own comedy as if he were a naive and critical third party. The technique provides a highly amusing and totally clueless, commentary on the main thread of his comedy. Jim Gaffigan is an extremely funny guy, and well worth your time to watch. So tell your friends and catch this show together! "Jim Gaffigan, Beyond The Pale" is something you won't want to miss! Watch for Encore Presentations" - Review by Comedy Critic Correspondent - R. Chris Brown MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Ced Man Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "It was CedMan, CJ Carter, doing the "Future Legends of Comedy" show at the West End Comedy Theatre in downtown Dallas. where CedMan took the stage just "kickin around" a boatload of "simple comedy". Nothin too complicated, just way too funny for words. Yes, we've reviewed CedMan since the beginning but it's time to start writing again. CedMan has a lot of new and very funny comedy material. In a show of funny, strong comedy, comedians, CedMan did more than hold his own with the best of the stage. It just keeps getting better. CedMan is becoming a comedy power delivering consistent sets anytime a comedy audience needs a laugh. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Shawn Halpin Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "Comedian Shawn Halpin took the stage at the West End Comedy Theatre, It was the "Future Legends of Comedy" night. Shawn showed just how strong his comedy has become. Shawn is on his way, another "Power Comedy" comedian. Shawn showed his stuff. Very strong comedy that kept the audience laughing. He moved from his single parent childhood to support for the troops, dating and job related topics. If you want funny Shawn will deliver big laughs that keeps the audience breathless. Two nights after this show his set literally resulted in a laughter induced seizure by an audience member at Hyenas in Arlington. You might want to check this comedian out, as long as you are in relatively good health. " - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN "Power Comedy", emerging among native Dallas area comedians. It's best described as a take-no-prisoners, sometimes offensive, gotta be funny, no-filler, no filter, lightening strike, fast-witted stand-up. These comedians can explode. Eric Lokke Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "It was the "Future Legends of Comedy Tour" at the West End Comedy Theatre where we caught Eric Lokke delivering a hard driving mix of funny west-coast/local material that connected with the Dallas audience instantly. Horse poop and Dallas' Mayor, Laura Miller, somehow mixed to get the laughter rolling and it escalated from there. Eric did some of his favorites but more new material than we've seen in the past. There was NO disappointment as he threw open the gates and blasted his "Power Comedy" commentary on social prejudices, dating skills, LA homeless and his always popular WWJD! It was clear "Eric's Back in Town" if only for a few days! One of the originators of the comedy style that is best described as "Power Comedy". The one night show, with Eric in from LA, brought top local comedians to the stage showcasing some of the best and brightest before they blow up! Great show, and another great set by Dallas' grassroots comedy favorite. You've gonna have to catch him in March when the tour returns or take a trip to LA!" - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Warren B Hall Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "We caught Warren B Hall at the West End Comedy Theatre performing a set as guest star and host for the "Future Legends of Comedy" Tour. One of the hottest stand-up comedy talents to recently call Texas home. Warren has it all. Comedy material that burns red hot and an animated presentation that knocks audiences up-side the head with blow-out lines that rattle the bar-glasses. Oh, you have to love this comic. Warren was an all-star addition to the Dallas stop. "Warren B Hall" is "A-List" comedy from start to finish. He's just that funny! Get the tickets before they sell out for this comedian anywhere he takes the stage, you won't regret it! Hope to see more of Warren very soon!" - Review by the Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Todd Justice Host Club: Hyenas - Fort Worth, TX "Todd Justice headlined another packed house at Hyena's in downtown Fort Worth. It was a powerful 1 hour plus of some of the strongest comedy we've ever seen on stage and the audience loved it. Todd delivers a country casual comedy with big laugh joke that seem endless. Todd is major league funny with the ability to pack the house every time he is scheduled to appear. It was a Todd Justice house and they weren't disappointed. Few comedians deliver at this level. I can easily put Todd, as yet undiscovered, except by his fans in a comedy class with headliners like John Pinette and Richard Jeni. His trademark facial expressions add a third dimension to his comedy that will make him a comedy legend. Get tickets while you can... This is one of the hottest rising stars in comedy. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Brent Thomas Host Club: Hyenas - Fort Worth, TX Brent Thomas took the stage at Hyena's in Fort Worth. This is a power house comedian Brent is funny in an anger management sort of way. This is a comedian with issues you can laugh at. From Denny's to driving, Brent laid down a blanket of jokes and waves of laughter. He has a fast, in-control delivery except when he's focused on a topic that has peeked his indignation like SUV's or McDonnalds when it all goes out a very funny window. You have to admit a certain validity in his tragedy aversion scheme. Sounded like a tax cut plan too. But the audience lost their chairs as they rolled to his stripper coin bit. Watch for Brent, this is a solid comedy star you don't want to miss." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dustin Ybarra Host Club: Hyenas - Fort Worth, TX It was Hyena's in downtown Ft Worth where we caught one of the rising stars of comedy playing to a sold-out house. Dustin Ybarra had the crowd laughing from the start. his earnest delivery of all things funny. It was clear Dustin is still writing funny new material. Dustin just keeps refining and adding to his powerful, completely original, scratch-mix set. Dustin's paints comical caricatures of his Father, Mother and relationships delivering a comedy comfort with his slightly twisted life that keeps audiences coming back. Another strong performance from Dustin. Fun to watch this comedian morph into a comedy star. Get tickets. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Julia Duffy Host Club: Hyenas - Fort Worth, TX We caught Julia Duffy in from LA at Hyena's where she delivered a fast talking, stage walking comedy set with audience participation. Back in Fort Worth, Julia explained her role as assistant producer for reality show "Bridezilla". She kept the audience warm in a mic rocking, stage waking, conversational guest spot. Hope to see more of Julia on the stand-up stage." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN John Heffron Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was the Improv in Addison and John Heffron in a show that defined fine comedy. John is a stellar talent with some of the funniest comedy material we've seen. It is a pure pleasure to recommend this comedian. John had the audience with big laughs from beginning to end. John might have been suffering a cold but his comedy didn't suffer for a minute as this professional put it... he comes from the future with time management advice on dating and a pocket full of "Tums". Just a note, I hope your hair dryer muscle recovers. I'm betting on this 35-year old comedian to be tearing up the stage for another 50 years. He explained married life with the comical accuracy of a Certified Domestic Negotiator Supreme. He even has shopping cart skills when all else fails. His blind-spot driving philosophy seems to be endangered by his doggie gas pump skills... This was fun comedy, comedy you can really enjoy. No assaults, no meanness, just funny, funny comedy. Thank you John! You really don't want to miss John. He should be a sell-out. I'll fight you for a ticket to see John, really. John Heffron is a comedy artist that just keeps pulling original material out of life's nook and crannies. Thanks to the Improv for another great comedian." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN TK Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX TK put on a show at the Addison Improv last night. If you've never seen TK, you should. This is a solidly funny comedian with headliner material so funny that few comedians could successfully follow. Strong features are rare. The only think separating a strong feature from a headliner is minutes and credits. TK has both so it was like getting a double show. He had the audience rolling with his high energy fast talking comedy. The audience almost came unglued when he told about selling his Etch-A-Sketch. But the best was still to come. Ignoring his own safety he launched into a series of racial stereotypical slams that had the audience falling out of their seats. It was a comical lesson in stereotypes, the best and most original rendition I have ever seen. Clearly TK has seen the light on that one. You've got to catch TK. This is major comedian that really delivers. Get tickets. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Ms Vickie Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX Ms Vickie took the stage hosting a great night of comedy at the Addison Improv. I'm really glad we got to see Ms Vickie again. She delivered a completely clean set that was heavy on laughs. Clearly one of Dallas' best comedians, Ms Vickie did single mother's proud explaining kids, moms and everything between them. It was all funny from the zoo trip to the 2-seat sports car. Her PS2 definition and work for food philosophy had the audience howling. Ms Vickie is absolutely great comedy every time she takes the stage. Watch for Ms Vickie anywhere you find her, she's definitely worth two tickets and a great show. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dixon Wiles Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "It was Dixon Wiles hosting the Dallas' Funniest Person Contest Series where he proved to be more clever and witty than most of the contestants. Dixon has a rare gift for fast "off-the-cuff" comedy. It's no fluke when you nail it night after night. When I commented on the quality of hosting one night he quipped, "Maybe I can make a career of hosting." Clearly a smart come back that took me weeks of consideration before I realized the wisdom in his comment if you consider Johnny Carson, Jay Leno and Craig Ferguson. Dixon could hold his own with the best. It could be a plan. I'd rather see his jaded dry humor in a 60 minute set. I really like Dixon Wiles." - Review by Comedy Critic.com MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Shaun Arredondo Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "It was Shaun Arredondo at the West End Comedy Theatre in the Dallas' Funniest Person Contest with a great set that took him to the second finals. Shaun is a polished act with great material ranging from his work ethic, Latino heritage and some funny new material about monopoly. Shawn has been writing and it's very funny. If you haven't seen Shawn, track him down. Any show with Shaun Arredondo is going to be fun. Get tickets to see Shaun. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Damus Smith Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "We saw Damus Smith tracking dinosaurs at the West End Comedy Theatre in downtown Dallas for the Dallas' Funniest Person Contest. You have to admire is ability to make friends and influence burger chefs at Wendy's in Louisiana. Damus was clearly funny with a range of comedy that put him on the map if not on the road. If you get a chance to see Damous this is a comedian you will enjoy. Damus was just getting warmed up when time ran out. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Justin Foster Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "It was Justin Foster's turn to take the stage in the Dallas' Funniest Person Contest for the West End Comedy Theatre. Poor comic, breast fed by Dad in a lower middle class home. Justin makes you wonder what else happened in that neighborhood to drive Justin into comedy. Well Justin was great, very funny and apparently now nursing a bald spot after nursing his Dad, well deserved retribution for the Irish/Indian heritage. Keep the funny coming, Great job Justin!" - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Angela Ice Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "Next up was Angela Ice in the Dallas' Funniest Person Contest at the West End Comedy Theatre in downtown Dallas. According to her accounts, this poor comedian has a scary sex life and issues with her husband's 4-wheeler. She explored the limitations of the kiddie pool in a good humored set. You'll want to catch Angela Ice. Expect the unexpected from this comedian." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Brandon Enriquez Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "One of the funniest comedians to take the stage at the West End Comedy Theatre is newcomer, Brandon Enriquez. Brandon Enriquez is comedy hot. Nobody does it like Brandon Enriquez. In character as Yarko, Brandon Enriquez is a comedian with an original Asian Kamakase comedy style. He takes no prisoners. Yarko is a MUST SEE. Brandon Enriquez takes his Japanese drug addict from Amsterdam persona to the cutting edge with quirky fun. So good, he was invited to the finals of the Dallas' Funniest Person Contest. Brandon Enriquez is a major comedy contender. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Brian Showl Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "Brain Shoul took the West End Comedy Theatre stage in a set for the Dallas' Funniest Person Contest. With two degrees he engineered his way to some solid laughs when talking about his a bank account and physique. Brian has a lot of potential and I hope we get to see more of Brian. Great work Brian. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Kier Spates Host Club: Player's Club - Dallas, TX "The hottest comedy in Dallas last night was at the Player's Club where Old Skool Player & New Skool Fool brought in comedy great Kier Spates for the most astounding, blowout comedy performance I have ever witnessed. Kier started out with a delivery pace and style that would have blistered the ears off most comedy audiences. He shifted to overdrive, upping the speed and funny of his "skat-gat gun" comedy style to a jaw dropping spectical of stand-up performance. High energy doesn't even begin to describe what we saw! Have you ever laughed so hard you literally hurt, your sides hurt, your mouth hurt and you couldn't catch your breath? It was a solid 45-50 minutes of explosive hall-of-fame comedy. All I can say is, if you own a club book this comedian NOW! We saw sell-out stadium talent! If you are a REAL comedy fan buy the ticket, pack the house and be witness to the most explosive comedian performing ANYWHERE! KIER SPATES. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Black Larry Host Club: Player's Club - Dallas, TX "Black Larry tore it up, literally, his t-shirt that is in a creative hot set at the Players Club in Dallas. Black Larry is funny. No doubt about it he had the crowd laughing continuously in a strong set that really took off when he started in on his Nigerian car towing experience and moved to a little Sunday morning bootlegging. He was saving the best for last the audience came unglued when he did his parody of the Beverly Hillbilly's theme song. Hope to see a lot more of Black Larry! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN T-Bone Host Club: Player's Club - Dallas, TX "It was T-Bone at the Player's Club in Dallas delivering a high energy set with some funny material where he covered advice on cyberdating, Noni Juice and a food shoveling diet that didn't work. T-Bone was the first feature for the evening and did a good job warming up an easily distracted club audience as they go settled in for an evening of comedy. T-Bone was just getting started when his time ran out. Hope to see more from this experienced comedian. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN DaMone Jones Host Club: Players Club - Dallas, TX "First up at the Player's Club in Dallas was the evening's host, Da'mone Jones one of the show organizers with a solid set of great new material. Clearly Da'mone has a lot to say and it's always funny. We didn't get to see a lot of Da'Mone this show but when added to the previous shows we've seen, it's clear Da'Mone is adding funny material fast and recently release his DVD "Da'Mone - Fight go wit it!". Watch for the review in the video reviews below! Hope we get to see more of Da'Mone in the future." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dustin Ybarra Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "It was Dustin Ybarra that delivered the hottest set of the night and was flagged to proceed to the next round of Dallas' Funniest Person Contest at the West End Comedy Theatre. Dustin was high energy, and loaded with solid comedy from start to finish. All strong big laugh comedy, Dustin gave the evening a highlight. Dustin has been writing, a lot! Great show Dustin! It will be interesting to see what Dustin does in the next round. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Bryce Richardson Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "It was Bryce Richardson passing to the next round of Dallas' Funniest Person Contest at the West End Comedy Theatre. Bryce kicked in with a hot set that uncovered his shower etiquette. But he seemed to hold back a bit when he shared his feelings about Metro-sexuals and casual cool. Watch for Bryce at a comedy show near you. Get the tickets. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Laura Cole Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "Laura Cole took the stage in the Dallas Funniest Person Contest at the West End Comedy Theatre with some great comedy. Laura has a casual style and some classic comedy lines. Hope to see Laura in more shows at area clubs with her charmingly funny material. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Brian Archer Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "It was Brian Archer in for the Dallas' Funniest Person Contest at the West End Comedy Theatre. Brian explain his move to the Dallas area as a pre-emptive Louisiana refugee. Brian took on some political humor, surprisingly unusual for the competition but very funny. He clearly has command of the stage. Hope to see more of Brian. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Nick Guerra Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "Nick Guerra the "melancholy" comic did the Dallas Funniest Person Contest at the West End Comedy Theatre with an expressive presentation that was truly unique. Nick has an earnestly imperative delivery that contrasts his routine. I would like to see more of Nick, great job! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Rich Estrada Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "Rich Estrada did a great job at the Dallas' Funniest Person Contest in the West End Comedy Theatre in downtown Dallas. His joke about the tab at Burger King and his allergies were great comedy, add in his comments regarding Mexican Virgins and bi-polar roommates and you have comedy going somewhere. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Bruce Wells Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "We caught Bruce Wells in the Dallas Funniest Person Contest at the West End Comedy Theatre. Bruce gave us a run down of life in the "Quantify and Delineate" mode. Ex's and children, divorces and the IRS all made it into a funny set capped by limitation on thongs. Watch for Bruce at area clubs. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Tom Davenport Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "It was the Dallas' Funniest Person Contest at the West End Comedy Theatre where Tom laid out some funny material. Tom has some great jokes. He opened with a Special Olympic pool reference and then kicked it up a notch with scratch off marriages and Indian announcers. Tom should be a great addition to any comedy show. Watch for him!" - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Brent Dawson Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "In the Dallas' Funniest Person Contest at the West End Comedy Theatre there were some real stand-outs. Brent was one of the comedians that delivered a really hot performance as he was advanced to the next round. Brent is a polished pro with killer material that had the audience's attention from start to finish. You have to see Brent any place you can. Get the tickets for this rising star. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Billy McFarland Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "We caught Billy McFarland at Dallas' Funniest Person Contest at the West End Comedy Theatre another major stand-out. Billy advanced on a killer set that started out with his childhood memories of McAllaster Texas where a trip to the store was a call for heavy weather gear and his father's occupation played a role in his routine. This high energy comedian has the kind of material that will play in any club for a great evening of laughs. Watch for him! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Eric Lokke Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was Eric Lokke in from Los Angeles for a guest spot at the Addison Improv. Known as a big laugh comedian with power jokes, Eric pulled out a mix of fresh, new material that he's been working in Los Angeles. It was clear why he's building a huge following on the west coast doing sets at the Laugh Factory, Comedy Store and Los Angeles area Improv's. He's doing a much cleaner set and broadened his topic range. It was nice to see Eric back in Dallas at the Improv. Try to get tickets next time he's in your area! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Doug Benson Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was good natured casual comedy at the Addison Improv with Doug Benson playing to a packed house. Doug delivers a continuous stream of comedy that goes beyond the carefully cultivated stoner persona he does so well in the Marijuana-logues. After brief conversations and a couple of shows it is clear Doug is one of the truly nice-guys of stand-up comedy. A naturally funny performer, Doug is fed by an artesian well of comic inspiration, it flows, bubbles and "rolls". Speaking of "rolling", he might. Speaking of "might" he "might" be stage "walking" and talking. But he did enjoy a Texas "walk" in the sun where he admitted to squashing a pony. He gave lessons in smooth transitions... see I learned. Speaking of learning, he's an excellent teacher. His Hover Dam routine was a worthy closer. If you get a chance to spend an hour with Doug Benson, take a friend and enjoy the evening. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Brian Malow Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Brian Malow It was a fun evening with Brian Malow at the Addison Improv where his high energy comedy had the audience in stitches. Always fun and good natured, this is a comic you can't help but love. Funny, funny material and a delivery that seems as second natured as breathing. Brain is a good natured comedy talent, perfect for stage. His comedy is hilarious. His delivery exudes charisma. While we missed his new one man show, I'm betting it had to be great. His stand-up performances, which I did see, were West Coast strong, influenced by his Texas origins. The audience loved him for all the right reasons, great material, high energy delivery and loads of laughs. Brian was another perfect Addison Improv choice. I really want to see him headline or see his one man show. Get tickets early next time Brian is in town. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN We watched a stunningly funny cell phone extraction from an audience member on the front row in mid-conversation by Brian Malow. Brian took the phone and later perched on the stage stool warming it as if he were Horton the Elephant hatching an egg. He didn't miss a comic ad-lib opportunity. No, that does not make him a prop comic. I only mention it to point out the reason we love live stand-up comedy and to record another extraordinary live comedy event that you would never see on TV and might never hear about. Cool move Brian. Marvin Michaels Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was Marvin Michaels doing his thing as host at the Addison Improv. Marvin does a low-key, casual conversational humor that delivers big laughs. Smooth delivery with a fascinating range of topics. You can tell Marvin is a writer. As many times as We've seen him, he always has new material that hits. Whether it's online dating or a 7-year degree and Katrina refugees Marvin has a quick witted quip. Another funny show! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Seth Cowles Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Seth Cowles took the Addison Improv stage in a guest spot. Seth is another up and coming Dallas comedian with solid material that crosses all boundaries. He married into a Japanese family, hails from Boston and lives in Dallas, Jewish and Catholic heritage. He's a mess. But the former Boston Jewish gang member discovered a mugger repellant that sounds like it might work depending on the speed of application and accessibility. Watch for a Seth in a club near you, I hear he's on the road occasionally. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Taylor Morgan Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Los Angeles comedian Taylor Morgan took the Addison Improv stage in a guest spot that proved charming can be very funny too. Taylor proved to be a bit squeamish about stitches. Not a parent, she may need to work on her babysitting skills or just stay on stage where there is no question that she knows what she's doing. Her bored party tricks were a hilarious. Taylor has a comfortable slow delivery and a side shooting eye-glance that announces, she just got you and you're gonna get it in a split second. Taylor is a comedian you really need to look up. I'd like to see a lot more. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Tom Wilson Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Tom Wilson headlining at the Addison Improv where he pulled out all the stops in high energy show that started fast and just kept rolling. This multi-threat comedy wizard tapped into his Irish heritage for a refreshing evening of theatrically embellished recollections of life from a suburban American viewpoint where "hip hop" is what the Easter Bunny does. After a clever musical introduction that put his association with the popular "Back to the Future" franchise in a box. Tom's comic personality took over as he chased down his own identity as stand-up comedy super-star. Easily one of stand-up comedy's top talents, Tom delivers a mix of East Cost/West Coast middle America comedy that had the audience rolling. The lady at the next table literally couldn't catch her breath. Tom proved an Irish American, ex-marching band, tuba playing, father of four can be break-a-rib funny. His guitar accompanied comedy serenades were some of the most polished musical parities we've seen performed on any stage. Tom is an extreme comic talent and accomplished musician. If you want a great night of comedy entertainment don't miss Tom on any stage. Get your ticket first and then get nine more for the office. You won't be sorry, promise! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Denzel Snipes Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was Denzel "I've Got Problems" Snipes at the Addison Improv where he opened for Tom Wilson with a strong set. This is a comedian to watch, he's got funny stuff that he throws like a slider across home plate. Nothing hard to understand with Denzel it was all strong. Then he did a couple of musical imitations that had the audience in stitches. Watch out! Beside being funny, Denzel voice! As Denzel says, "There ain't no refunds!" But no body's likely to ask when this comic is on the stage. Track down Denzel for a great comedy night! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Anthony Perez Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Anthony Perez doing a guest spot at the Improv on a Tom Wilson night with a load of new material. Anthony is building a portfolio that will make it easy to stand on any comedy stage and win the audience. High energy. From his insurance plan to TV sneaking, he really shines with his brief cartoon character imitations. You'll want to catch Anthony any time you can find him on stage. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN There was a night with Todd Glass headlining at a Dallas club, when a front row audience member had the nerve to scowl with crossed arms for the better part of a show. Todd after getting a great response from the audience with this one exception ask the man if he was having a good time? It seemed a fair question. But the audience member said he didn't think Todd was that funny... If the guy had just had a bad day, it was going to get worse fast. Todd let loose with a blistering 10-minute comedy roast that had the audience in absolute stitches all at the expense of Todd's new found critic. Turns out the critical audience member was the father of the club's cook. Moral to the story? Comics like cooks can bring heat to the stage. Don't site too close to the stage if you can't at least bring a smile. Jeff Dunham Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was Jeff Dunham at the Addison Improv where I was to witness a comedy team often considered one of the most talented stand-up comedy teams to take the stage. The fact that Jeff delivers 90% of his material with his mouth closed, in three or more dialects isn't the miracle it might seem. Here's the secret, he has help. Well he did. Fact is, Walter, his new agent Sweet Daddy Dee, Peanut and Jose had all the best lines as they harassed the audience. Jeff just stood there keeping his right hand warm like a dummy most of the night. I couldn't figure out why they put up with it. Most of them had some talent! Ok, maybe I'm being a little hard on Jeff considering he had to do the heavy lifting transferring the four to and from their "confining accommodations". If I had to work with "that" crew I would probably keep them in boxes too. Any more oxygen or light and they might become unstable. It's a good thing there was talent in the bunch. They can keep Jeff fed, poor guy. Ok, most of you already know, Jeff Dunham is the funniest, most talented, quick wit in comedy and he does it with a team of characters. Some might call them puppets but in Jeff's world you often wonder who's in control. Walter has a mind of his own. I have my doubts that "Sweet" Daddy Dee and Jeff share the same mind. And Peanut is all personality. I think Jose was still suffering the indignity of airport security. Yes, Jeff is the ventriloquist. To say he is the top ventriloquist of his generation is an understatement. He is probably the best ever, including politicians. Jeff delivers multidimensional comedy with more talent and wit that any other comedy performer. His additions of, "Jose" and now "Sweet Daddy Dee" broaden his comic voice and opportunity for more interactive social commentary, two moves that reflect the continual exploration of the art by a master of his craft. It's all very funny. If you can get tickets, treat yourself to a wonderfully entertaining evening with Jeff Dunham, a comedy icon." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Tommy Drake Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Tommy Drake took the stage at the Addison Improv after a 16-hr trip up from Houston narrowly escaping Hurricane Rita he came out panther-like pacing possibly an after-effect of being caged for 16-hrs. On the plus side the trip generated at least 10-minutes of very funny "Escape from Houston" material. Clearly Tommy can write and perform. Tommy is a man with skills valuable in marriage. He reads clues and Harry Potter seemingly related in a Tommy Drake way. His secret to Thanksgiving gravy was age related but it was his medical condition and napping that brought the house down. Can you imagine that? With Tommy Drake we got polished delivery of domestic content. He's funnny, got strong material and a welcome addition to any show. Catch Tommy the next time he's in town. You are going to like this comedian." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN What's so bad about heckling? It sidetracks the carefully scripted, timed delivery of the stand-up's intended performance. Stand-up comedy is more like a practiced one man play than improv. Audience interruptions simply steal time and material from the comic's performance cheating the rest of the paying audience from seeing the intended show. Flo Hernandez Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "One of the hottest Latino comedians to hit the stage in years. Watch for Flo! This is a comedian with that "extra something" that will carry him to the top of comedy fast. We watched as audiences went wild, a total surprise at the Addison Improv. Where you have to have a comedy fast ball to make an impression. Known for his family portrait, Tex-Mex cultural icons and garage sale comedy. It is his signature "Paleta Man" routine that keeps audiences coming back for more. We've seen Flo twice and he's been a major, high energy comedy hit every time he takes the stage. Get in line for Florencio Hernandez, comedy star rising fast." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Ron White Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Ron White dropped in on the Improv in Addison for a powerful evening of comedy 19-years to the day from his first stand-up comedy appearance making a special night even more special. It was the faint whiff of cigar smoke that more than words announced Ron was in the room. Somewhere in the dark watching the opening act, cigar and Scotch in hand Ron waited. The audience roared, the tables literally vibrated as he took the stage like rolling thunder. Easily one of the top 5 comedians on tour today, Ron White killed a packed house with some of the funniest comedy in recent memory. It was signature Ron White, delivering comic wit in overflow doses as side splitting common sense commentary reminiscent of no nonsense legends like Will Rodgers, and George Burns with a little Dean Martin rolled in for good measure. Recently known for his successful association with the "Blue Collar Comedy" Tours/Movies, Ron delivers a performance that is larger than any "Blue Collar" label. It is comedy timed in a cigar puff rhythm fueled by Scotch the only way a real Texan takes it. Straight. Ron proved to be full of decidedly useful comic sense and valuable insights. Just as the audience seemed to recover from each knock-you-over comic assault, the straight talking Ron, let loose on another hilarious tale only briefly interupted by the contemplation of a well earned cigar puff. I have rarely laughed so hard or enjoyed the pace of a comic so much. Here are just a few of the topics you missed: nipple rings... scooter rides... 8 inches of chocolate.. farris wheels... booking agents... even Egypt... Oh it was funny. So funny. Yes. Ron got a standing ovation, what else would you expect. Welcome back to Texas Ron. The Improv in Addison proved, when it comes to comedy stars no club is a better host and no comic plays the Improv hotter than Ron White. If you weren't there, you missed it. Don't ever make THAT mistake again." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dave Little Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Dave Little played to a sell-out audience at the Addison Improv with Ron White headlining. Dave the master of comic timing, had the audience rolling in another outstanding show. Dave Little, consistently voted a "Hot 6 Comedian" by Dallas fans delivered his signature mis-direction, pop-fly comedy. It's fresh, unassuming but totally hilarious. To watch Dave work the stand-up stage and his audience is like watching a cat play with a mouse. Dave teases and taunts audiences by cleverly pulling the chair out from under every reasonable expectation with the confidence that only comes from comic genius. His stand-up is fantastic but his ad-libs are priceless. Dave is one of Dallas' funnyiest comedians, always a strong show. The night you miss a Dave Little show is a night wasted, don't do it. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Bryce Richardson Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "We caught Bryce Richardson hosting the "Under Age Comedy Show" at the West End Comedy Theatre where he tried out some new material with his characteristic microphone charm. Bryce showed why he's been voted one of the "Hot 6 Comics" by comedy fans in Dallas. After hearing Bryce's take on "metrosexuals" and buses. It wasn't hard to believe his stereo may require frequent cleaning. However, it was shocking to hear Bryce may have serious problems drawing an acceptable line between dating and stalking. Hope he works that out.... You can generally catch Bryce at one of the local Dallas area comedy venues every week. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Van Corona Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "Popular newcomer Van Corona took that stage at the "Under Age Comedy Show" hosted by the West End Comedy Theatre. This comedian is hot, so say his fans. With multiple "Hot 6 Comic" nominations in Dallas, this Dallas Arts Magnet student is on the road to a career in comedy. Van, a funny young comic with creative material you have to hear. Ranging from a dangerous water balloon insurrection to a comparison between Dallas and New York gangsters. Van was just showing off as he actually moved something with his brain, amazing! Van was laying it out with is own version of the famous "Moon Walk" " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Corey Sutton Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "Next up at the promising "Underage Comedy Show" in the West End Comedy Theater the always exciting Corey Sutton. He just makes stand-up look effortless. Again with mostly new material Corey worked a low-key, misdirected casual delivery to his advantage as he explored the advantages of Barnes and Noble, and the differences between I-Hop and the Waffle House and the surprise of church. Creative as usual Corey started pulling jokes out of his pocket, really. One after another he delivered a series of "pocket jokes", along with commentary as he graded each based on audience response. Once again funny, very funny. You have catch Corey anywhere you can. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dustin Ybarra Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "Dustin Ybarra was the next comic on the roster for a night of comedy at the West End Comedy Theatre's "Under Age Comedy Show". It was clear Dustin had been writing, a lot. In a creative no holds barred comedy set, Dustin proved he is and will stay a major comedy name. He opened fast and kept it going with strong, hard hitting comedy. For instance, Dustin located his feminine side right off the bat, no problem. A child of Mexican and Anglo American parents, it was clear Dustin could find the funny with compelling Tex/Mex moments from his childhood. A former medicine cabinet drug dealer, he shared sensitive observations regarding blue body parts. All solid original comedy material any comedian would be proud of. And then Dustin did something that would change the course of his comedy career. He shared a moment of comedy genius, carefully planned inspiration that was shockingly creative. Comedy experiment with career implications? You just need to see it. I call it "Stand-in - Stand-up". One of those rare comedy moments where you feel like something has changed forever, the envelope got stretched. Dustin seemed to moc the censorship and hypocracy of political correctness. Stunning proof the art of stand-up comedy and satire can be brilliantly dangerous at so many levels. Thanks Dustin, great job!" - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Tony Ybarra Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "Tony Ybarra headlined the West End Comedy Theatre's "Under Age Comedy Show". One of Dallas' top comedy stars, Tony explored new ground this night when he got more minutes to show what he could do. It was the first time we saw what seems to be an emerging "real Tony", more relaxed delivery, more material, telling more intricately creative comedy stories that give him license to find greater comic embellishment. Tony has perfected a stand-up format not often seen on comedy stages. In a series of hilarious comedy vignettes, Tony charmed the audience with original comic stories that were so colorfully creative he was able to transport your imagination to his world of short armed dinosaurs, spotted dalmatians, ramp jumping midgets, security guard flashlights, contract law and fundraising with starving kids. Tony delivers everything you love about the art of stand-up comedy. The new format makes Tony Ybarra a comedy attraction offering a signature style completely unique. It really works. Here's to your castle. Do something you will enjoy, ask you favorite club to book Tony Ybarra, then get ready to laugh." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Da'Mone Jones Host Club: Crystals Entertainment Complex - Arlington, TX Da'Mone tore them up at Crystals Entertainment Complex where he pulled out all the stops with a firery performance. It was all for the money and title as MoZan and Da'Mone went head to head for the right to represent the DFW area against Houston. Da'Mone was pacing, dancing, testifyingly joke telling in a 15-minute blast of funny. You should have been there. Da'Mone can deliver. It was a withering comedy assault that had wigs and weaves flappin in the breeze. A crowd favorite, Da'Mone did one of the best jobs of fast talkin stage walkin we've seen in a long time. We knew it was going to be a comedy night. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN How can you stay home when the comedy is this HOT? Get me a fan and some ice cubes! MoZan Host Club: Crystals Entertainment Complex - Arlington, TX MoZan took the stage at Crystals Entertainment Complex where she did some high steppin of her own in a head to head with comedian Da'Mone Jones. Every bit the comedy legend, MoZan came out swinging with her reputation and bucks on the line. Mozan gave the audience the best of her formidable comedy catalog. Precision delivery of hilarious material kept her in the game throughout her set. She is the only comedian I have ever seen that delivered a punchline while dangling from the side of a bar stool, upside down, with one leg at 12 o'clock waving in the air. In the end it was MoZan by a nose or shall we say a high heel, as the judges weighed in with a decision in the toughest battle of the night. MoZan secured her place on the D/FW comedy team." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dave Little Host Club: Improv Comedy Club - Addison, TX "It was Dallas' Dave Little in a one man show at the Addison Improv where he explored a variety of comic formats including stand-up, monologue and musical satire. The master of self-consious, overconfident acceptance of lowered expectations, in a one-man show of comic daring, Dave creatively delivers comedy with the pacing of a student driver at the controls of a stick shift for the first time. In other words, perfect timing. He takes the audience on a hair raising exploration of what it is to be in the comedy passenger seat with Dave Little in control of the pedal. Clealy planned, continuously sidetracked at irrestable improvisational moments of opportunity. Dave did many of his popular musical comedy compositions including "Soccer Moms", "I've Got the Schizophrenic Blues" and a new, I think, musical comedy masterpiece about the zoo. Dave's monologues, complete with background music, took a satirical punch at melodramatic trama readings of the seriously "artistic". Dave is a comedy breath of fresh air. Pure genius should be rewarded. Here's hoping Dave keeps expanding his three format comedy. Question is, "Can Dave rap?, now that's a picture? Great night of comedy Dave, thanks!" - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Justin Foster Host Club: Improv Comedy Club - Addison, TX "We caught Justin Foster opening for Dave Little's One Man Show at the Addison Improv where he showcased some new material. Justin delivered some of his best material on the topic of his father with shower curtain fashion topping the batch. It was nice to find out that Justin volunteers and has seen oncoming traffic as a reason for sobriety. Keep it coming Justin. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Ralphie May Host Club: Improv Comedy Club - Addison, TX "We took a short drive to the Improv in Addison and it was the backward hat wearing, eye rolling, I got comedy timing, Ralphie May, the funniest stand-up comedian currently on any stage. No wonder he played to a week of continuous sell-outs. What, was I the last to really know? The audience knew. Ralphie May, is the reigning king of stand-up comedy. Everything Ralphie did was funny. Every word, every classic look, every expression for well over an hour, maybe two. I wish I would have put a clock on it. He has material that won't quit and then he's just "ad-lib funny" all over the place. It's not an exaggeration, my sides hurt today I laughed so hard and long last night. My mouth hurts just thinking about the show. Yes, there have been other greats other nights but Ralphie May is special, the kind of comedian that becomes a cultural icon, crossing generations. This comedian understands the importance of his fans like no other comedian I have ever seen. He makes a packed house every show, even Sunday, feel welcome. He loves his fans. Not like a rock star but more like a country western star, greeting and meeting. For the price of admission every fan and soon to be fan got treated to the comedy performance of a life-time and a hand shake or hug. Ralphie's comedy pushed the envelope, twisting and jerking "politically incorrect" stereotypes like a taffy maker at a carnival. He is creative. As Ralpie May put it, he's "the comic that gives you what you need". He has a way of correcting the politically sensitive with doses of comic electro-shock. Yes, I saw "Last Comic Standing", "Celebrity Fit Club" and Ralphie May is more, so much more. Watch for Ralphie May and reserve your tickets early, a year in advance just might do it, maybe. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Ralpie May a truely nice guy and a great performer! Lahna Turner Host Club: Improv Comedy Club - Addison, TX "Lahna Turner took the stage at the Addison Improv playing to a packed house. She delivered high energy, surprise comedy that played like a short pop fly lost in the infield lights, just before you take a thump to the forehead. Lahna is hilarious. No small laughs, the audience roared as she worked the mic and I do mean worked it. She's fun, a complex comedy blend of multi-level east coast, west coast frisbee and "tell-it-like-it-is" Texas edge. Every line always a funny contrast to her charmingly seductive delivery. In a second stage incarnation Lahna, the comedy folk singer, takes guitar to mic with the musical satire of a seriously twisted sister but a real musical talent. Actually some of the best musical comedy I've ever heard. I want the CD.... please. If you get a chance to see Lahna get the tickets and bring some friends, they'll love you for it. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Billy Wayne Davis Host Club: Improv Comedy Club - Addison, TX "It was Billy Wayne Davis hosting the Ralphie May show at the Addison Improv. Billy Wayne's got some edge and some material. College was apparently the start of a comedy career if nothing else for Billy Wayne. You had to admire the convenience of putting a bottle opener on your key chain until Billy Wayne pointed out the draw backs. He has a "suck-you-in" comedy. His homo-phobe material is killer. Hope to see more of Billy Wayne Davis, soon. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Raj Sharma Host Club: Improv Comedy Club - Addison, TX "Raj Sharma got a well earned guest spot at the Addison Improv when Ralphie May headlined. It was great to see Raj work a monster audience. Always a hit with smaller club audiences, Raj gave the sell-out audience plenty to laugh at. They loved him. Keep it coming Raj. Great material, great show! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Frank Caliendo Host Club: Improv Comedy Club - Addison, TX "It was a Frank Caliendo night at the Improv in Addison. Famous for his imitations and MAD TV, Frank's stand-up centered on dizzyingly quick witted comedy renditions of President George W. Bush ...oops, oxymoron in that somewhere. So let's say it was a quick witted, half-wit caricature of George Bush or was it a full wit of a half-wit with no wit John Madden commentary on everything circular or Brett Favre. Yes, "round" does come to mind. Roll in Jay Leno, Adam Sandler, Scooby Doo, Chris Rock, Robin Williams, Al Pacino, Terry Bradshw, Chirs Farley and Pauly Shore and you've got less than you started with when I started describing this spectacle because you should of been there. I should have been there 4 to 5 times more this week and I still would have missed something in the double speaking, ventriloquist like stream of consciousness explosion, conjuring up every voice short of Elmer Fudd (and he was so close I expected it) that is a Frank Caliendo show. Frank delivers "Farari grade" comedy in a verbal demolition derby format. Got to see to believe it. Another great night at the Improv. Thanks Frank. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Paul Varghese Host Club: Improv Comedy Club - Addison, TX "This time we caught Paul Varghese hosting with a feature set at the Addison Improv for Frank Caliendo. Paul stepped it up at least two notches with some great new material. Not that Paul hasn't always been funny but the additions to his set really worked. It took a while to figure out what Paul had changed that made such a big difference. More casual, more confidence and seemingly more relaxed timing. It was like Paul took all the pressure off. So simple but a world of difference separating this performance from all his others. It was easier to relax with Paul this time out and that really worked. He gave us time to enjoy the humor. Very cool, Paul. Very funny. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Bob Zak Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Bob Zak was at the Dallas comedy festival with some great advice regarding "three streamers". Recently fired for napping at work, there seemed to be little reason to expect long term vagrancy as long as there are stages for stand-up comics. Bob's McGruff material was superceded only by his orangutan a "closer" you really want to hear. Great job Bob. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Anthony Perez Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "It was Anthony Perez at the Dallas Comedy Festival where he made hispanic very funny. With dreams in English and fears of deportation to Canada, Anthony delivers hilariously twisted takes with visuals on some great topics. Mexican NASCAR, "Fruit of the Loom" weapons, panhandling change expectations, pawnshop intelligence, were just a few of the areas lampooned. Anthony has the material. Very funny. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Shaun Arredondo Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Shaun Arredondo born with a lazy...well you better ask him was at the Dallas Comedy Festival too. This is a comedian you've got to love. Shawn keeps the audience laughing. It's not his fault, he's just funny. From hugging skinny people to "big guy" directions, all hilarious. His drinking material is dangerous to anyone caught off-guard with a mouth full of food or sipping a drink. Watch for blow-hole reactions by audience members like porpusing dolphins coming up for fresh air. This is a comedian with a message regarding alcohol consumption, most likely not sanctioned by AA. Very funny, hope to see you again soon." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Brad Myers Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Stage pacing Brad Meyers was another comedy great working the Dallas Comedy Festival. The "gorgeous comic". Brad did some great bits with verbal misdirection comedy. Very smart and very funny. From hibernating bears to Winnie the Pooh, dogs on drugs to Mr Potato Head, Brad had the audience laughing but the highlight was his Gay routine. Brad Myers has a great comedy future on stage. Keep it coming! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Tom Davenport Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "The Dallas Comedy Festival got a taste of Tom Davenport style comedy. If you're, flying Tom might be recognizable. One of the few that like to sleep unencumbered during his flights, a cautionary tale of comical proportions. He made a few suggestions regarding global anger management and historic revisionism. Don't mess with Tom, this is a comedian with funny ideas and mind pictures of baby chickens and Las Vegas ashtrays. Yah you try to untangle the gray matter sequencing that developed in this mind and you'll have to get help. Funny Tom, very funny. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Josh Weatherpoon Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Josh came up with some of the best dating advice of the Dallas Comedy Festival, "don't hit". Sound's simple? Great place to start a comedy routine, Josh. Originally from the east coast, Josh covered new ground with very funny original material. New ways to use cell phones, two classes of kids, homeless in Hollywood and vet in a box. But the classic was Josh's one line religious testimony, so fast you almost miss it. Funny to the bone. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Aaron Aryanpur Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Aaron Aryanpur, was one of the top comedians at the Dallas Comedy Festival. Having seen Aaron a number of times in the past, he has always been strong. So it was a bit of a surprise to see just how much more material Aaron had. Clearly one of the top comedians in Dallas, Aaron has a lot more funny material, stage presence and that x-factor. It was a brief 7-10 minute showcase each time we saw him but each time the material proved his extended range. From duck killers to Shrek, big guy to fatherhood and the tax implications, cross cultural family life to fast southern lawyers Aaron delivered original top quality stand-up, performance after performance. This is a comedian to watch. Time to get a great agent. Very funny Aaron. Great performances! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Corey Sutton Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Corey Sutton brought his magic to the stage at the Dallas Comedy festival. Corey has a comedy style that is totally unique. As we've covered in previous reviews, this is a comedy natural that will most likely be the toast of stand-up at a national level. Corey is a comedy original. His self-aware, interactive style delivers fun and funny at the same time. Give Corey more time and you just get more comedy. Another great performance. Keep them coming Corey. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Richard Lewis Host Club: Improv Comedy Club - Addison, TX "Richard Lewis, comedy impresario, took the stage at the Improv in Addison. Richard played comedy like a scat jazz ensemble working through an endlessly mutating theme at 2am in a dimly lit, smoke filled room. The audience, critically appreciative with jaws locked open in awe. Not common stand-up at the Improv this night. Always uncommonly funny, Richard's comedy comes delivered in multiple streams, punch-lines bounce and land reflected like sound on brick walls and cement floors, the one line answers to multiple questions hurled into the thick air for simultaneous consideration. Dallas' top comedians watched him from the cheap seats in the back as he paced the stage draped in solid black, fiddling with this and that, distractive complexities added to the comic theme. Richard Lewis, master of comedy blues, thanks for showing us the real art of stand-up." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Jeremy Schachter Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "While at the Dallas Comedy Festival we established that Jeremy Schachter is not a rich comedian and he might have stupid friends. Add to that, he doesn't want to be a bouncer in China but he has a think about rice cakes and I think you can draw your own conclusions. You have to see hime. One of the comedy stand-outs at the Dallas Comedy Festival, Jeremy has a run-on cadence that really sells a joke with an opportunity to extract secondary laughs as the punchline trails off. You can take Jeremy to the bank, no cash but a lot of liquid comedy assets." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Brent Dawson Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "In from Oklahoma, it was Brent Dawson at the Dallas Comedy Festival with some creative comedy material that those in the grip of the Baptist Bible Belt can appreciate as clearly pushing the envelope. Brent is funny. His comedy is well known at colleges and on tour. Everything from barbwire tatoos to the advantage of being gay. Then Brent pulled out an impassioned rant that would have left Dennis Miller in the dust. Great job Brent. Hope to see more!" - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Denzel Snipes Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Denzel Snipes hosted the Red River Show between Texas and Oklahoma comedians at the Dallas Comedy Festival. It was classic Densel with a commanding comedy style that you have to see to appreciate. Hard to describe Denzel delivers strong comedy. Easy to like and a great laugh. Denzel provided a great environment for the Texas Oklahoma shoot out. The audience was the winner. See you next time Denzel." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Johnny Elbow Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Yes it was Johnny Elbow from Oklahoma at the Dallas Comedy Festival where he showed his talent for situational comedy. He worked the crowd in between commenting on the decor in a fast talking high energy set that included a spot-on impression of Coach Stoupes when he delivered some of the funniest mock post-game commentary heard on a comedy stage. Johnny is funny. Give this comic a gold star and rubber button. I want to see what else he's got. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Rory Scholl Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Rory Scholl wins the award for Dallas Comedy Festival's "Best Dressed Cartoon Character". I don't know where he got the combination but it was unforgettable as were his impressions complete with British accent as good as his Japanese. I thought the audience would fall out of their chairs when he displayed his crop circle and fart cover-ups. In a second appearance the next day, Rory was dressed more traditionally a look that didn't hurt the comedy. Still very funny with a lot more material. It was great to see Rory. Do it again Rory, please!!! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Doug Richardson Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Doug Richardson was a comedy marvel at the Dallas Comedy Festival working a little impromptu Elvis imitation Doug took the audience by surprise with a solid set featuring a Robert Stack imitation " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Andrew Hamer Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "A long trip in from Chicago to the Dallas Comedy Festival for Andrew Hamer but well worth it for Dallas comedy fans. Andrew had some great material and smooth stage presence. Clearly talented Andrew really shines with his geek centric bits that shine a spotlight on his top drawer comedy. Is it fair to call him an eHarmony drop-out that spends too much time thinking about eBay as a life lesson, maybe? Clearly Andrew is just the kind of twisted thinker that makes stand-up comedy so funny. Andrew is going to be a star one day... so you better make time to see him while you can. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jenn Hoff Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Jenn Hoff was another Dallas name at the Dallas Comedy Festival. With Jenn, you get comedy. If you've ever seen Jenn you know what I'm talking about. Fun to watch, she will surprise you, shock you and have you shaking off the effects of another over the top, kick you in the pants bit about something you never expect a mother to be saying on stage. Funny, her kids will probably turn out normal and put her in a home early for twisted thinking. You have to see Jenn on stage, she belongs there." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Robby Bowen Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Robby Bowen proved why he's considered one of the strongest comedians at the Dallas Comedy Festival with a set that was all pro. Robby has his style established, hilarious material and a commanding stage presence. This isn't the first time we've seen Robby. He is consistently funny, one of the comedians you can depend on for a great show. Robby is the visual cross between Norm on "Cheers" and actor/comedian "John Goodman", original and fun. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN John Clark Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "In from Washington DC to the Dallas Comedy Festival, John Clark is extreme high energy comedy with a polished delivery. John slapped around everything from dating advice to NASCAR observations and recommendations. He even ventured into the troubled waters of political commentary, surprisingly unique subject matter in Dallas this year, maybe commentary itself on the redundancy of political humor, never the less welcomed and funny. Keep it coming John. Would love to see more." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Joe Fox Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Just back from Japan, Joe Fox headlined at the Dallas Comedy Festival with some observations about Japan in a casually elegant presentation of comedy confidence. Joe does conversational comedy spiced with a naturally funny personality. We found out about Japanese posterior physique, dental hygiene and toilet advances before moving on to cable television loop-holes. Joe Fox is a major comedy force. Short showcase time slots, even for headliners, just don't cut it for every format of stand-up comedy talent. I wanted to see more of Joe Fox because, he's that funny. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Angela Ice Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "We caught Angela Ice during the Dallas Comedy Festival Hosted by the West End Comedy Theatre doing some new comedy material. It was clear Angela has really been working. Angela Ice delivers some some frosty comedy lines with an increasingly warm and confident stage presence that really servers her well. I can hardly wait to see what Angela develops next. Angela is a fun comedian, go see her next time you find her." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jerry Rocha Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Jerry Rocha took his turn at the Dallas Comedy Festival stage with characteristic laugh slamming energy as he elbowed the mic stand into submission. Jerry came loaded for bear with the kind of material he originally only hinted at in previous appearances. He was solid before, now he's kicking it loose. Fun to watch as Jerry really gets wound up delivering a fast paced east coast style that is "take-no-prisoners" comedy. You have to see Jerry Rocha. He's getting more and more interesting. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Neal Edwards Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Neal Edwards the crayon toting comedian jammed at the Dallas Comedy Festival where he showcased some original material. Get ready for a more subtle comedy with classic facial expressions. Neal obviously knows how to work a crowded room as he let loose with what may be the Dallas Comedy Festival record for a mic fart. You had to be there, as he "wa wa wa wa" earned every laugh. Exciting comedy from a pro! Watch for Neal, we will! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Karen Crowell Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Karen Crowell is really funny! We caught her at the Dallas Comedy Festival doing very funny material that should earn her sponsorship by the NRA. Unfortunately the showcases were too short to really appreciate the skills on an experienced comedian like Karen. But this is a pro, all-star comedy headliner capable of a killer show. Karen is a star. Give this lady a stage and she will own it. I just want to hear more, anytime. I will be watching for Karen. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Laura Bartlett Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Laura Bartlett took the stage at the Dallas Comedy Festival with some of the best comedy of the night. Don't let the flowing blond hair fool you this comic has brains and wit. She proved it with a set that delivered. From cross-dressing comedians to duck crossing signs Laura really delivered some great material. In a medical family, Laura got the comedy gene. Funny lady with great material." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Mozan Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX " It was another great Mozan performance at the Dallas Comedy Festival where she delivered some of her comedy classics. Always adding to her set Mozan tried a few new ones that will clearly find a place in her routine. Strong as usual, Mozan is a Dallas original with strong, hot comedy that never quits. Watch for Mozan one of the stars to really give the Festival some weight. It wouldn't have been a Dallas Comedy Festival without her appearance. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Laura Cole Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "Laura Cole stepped up to the formidable Dallas Comedy Festival mic to deliver some great comedy. She had the audience at "hello". Totally funny, Laura delivers a smooth style comedy that's easy to like and hard to forget. Her casual charm is a real comedy treat. Just when you think you know what Laura's comedy is all about, she kicks over your intellectual chair and starts a comedy routine with some of the funniest dancing you've seen on a comedy stage. Watch out for Laura Cole, I'm guessing she's got a lot more when they let her have more time. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Ced Man Host Club: Dallas Comedy Festival - Dallas, TX "It was Ced Man as MC at the Most Eligible Bachelors show during the Dallas Comedy Festival. Ced Man took control delivering some of the best stand-up of the night. But watch out if you are a relative of a comedian... Ced Man was in no boundaries mode, that made him even funnier. It was a "kicking around some comedy" kind of night for this high performance, low pressure comic. Ced Man brought roller coaster energy to the stage, a perfectly enjoyable set with very strong material. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Heath Hyche Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "One of the best nights in comedy when we caught the high energy, Heath Hyche at the Improv in Addison. My jaw hurt we laughed so hard. He is hilarious. Heath is a master of theatrical stand-up comedy, maybe the greatest living today. His classic routines, quick change costumes and extreme caricatures remind you of comedy great, Red Skelton. I don't make the comparison lightly. Incredible faces, hats, character props, concepts but golden comedy. Heath's comedy is assured, guaranteed, indemnified and certified funny. Thank goodness you don't have to pay $250 a ticket but if you did, this is the comedy ticket I would buy. If you missed the show, you missed the show of the year. The Improv really knows how to pick talent. I truly wish you could have seen it. Heath may be one of the top 4 comedians on tour today. Every Hyche show should always be a sell-out the minute it's announced. Heath is so uniquely, stomp your feet, spew your drink, hold your teeth-in funny, you will never, ever forget his name if you can pronounce it (hi-ch I think/hope). Bring your whole family, but leave me two tickets, I want to see what Heath does next." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic WEB SITE LINK MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dave Little Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We saw another side of Dave Little as he featured at the Addison Improv with Heath Hyche. It was the good natured, comedy prankster's night to shine, loaded with some fresh material. Dave really knows how to make an audience laugh. He was the perfect feature for Hyche. Smart pick Improv. Dave's just funny. Poor guy in the audience decided to head for the Jon just as Dave was about to start his second and last comedy ballad, wrong move. Dave moved the guy's chair and drink to the stage. When the guy came back, no chair, no drink... hilarious!!! That's why you don't watch your comedy on TV and you don't sit on the front row if you have a small bladder. What's really funny, Dave probably felt bad for the guy, just a little, for about 1 second. Comedians like Dave Little deserve better agents and shows packed with their own fans. On second thought, I don't think there are any other comedians like Dave Little." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Marvin Michaels Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "When we caugh up with Marvin Michaels he was hosting the Improv Addison show for Heath Hyche. It was great to see Marvin for the first time. Marvin brings a comfortable conversational comedy with a bit of mis-direction. He does a kind of verbal sucker punch that will leave you laughing. Easy to like and easy to laugh with. He really delivered solid rounds with his Subway visit and job interview routines. Hosts don't get much time to show what they really have but the rest of his material is as funny as what we saw marvin can put on a show. Great job!" - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Mark Curry Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Mark Curry at the Improv in Addison last night. Let's get this started by saying Mark Curry is incredible. It's easy to watch hard to explain and non-stop, over the top, roll in isles funny. Absolute master of the comedy stage, Mark takes the title, most charmingly animated, improvisational stand-up genius in comedy. A comedy natural, I wonder if Mark could be anything but funny. His 1000% hilarious stand-up segments blend imperceptibly with improvisational audience interaction for one of the funniest shows in memory. His troop rotation concept for Iraq was priceless and should be submitted for Department of Defense consideration. They could use the help and the laughs. It just doesn't get any better. Pick the topic and the audience did. Mark is able to conjure up world class comedy seemingly on que. Incredible comedy. Incredible show. As they say, for a GREAT time, call...Mark, thankfully the Improv in Addison did. To top it off, Mark is all pro off the stage. A genuine nice guy that is fan friendly in every respect. Don't ever pass on a Mark Curry show. Bring friends. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Brian Apprille Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was a great night for comedy at the Addison Improv. Brian Apprille was a brilliantly entertaining feature that would have been headlining any other night in any other club in the country. East coast roots but coast to coast funny. It was actually easy to forget who the headliner was while watching Brian's set. You could actually see the waves of belly laughter wash across the audience as he launched non-stop comedy rockets in a spectacular exhibition of high energy comedy. Brian delivered a "Comedy Hall-of-Fame" hair routine that should go into the comedy history books. He actually topped it with some of the most amazing cartoon and movie caricatures we have ever seen on stage. Homer Simpson, Bart, Cartman, Darth Vader, Kirmit, Hank Hill and.... then it was Yoda with a thumb/ear that had the audience in uncontrollable spasms. I just want to see Brian Apprille headline next time. Bring your friends, bring your family Brian will not disappoint. I'll be there any time he's in town." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Jim Short Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Jim Short headlining at the Addison Improv where he was once again crowned by popular opinion the "Funniest Person in Dallas" during this all too brief stay. While an early career achievement, Jim delivered comedy that showed, once again, the wisdom of the original 1990's accolade. Jim Short may indeed be the funniest comedian on at least three continents let alone the comedy meca, Dallas. At 36 this Auzzie to Texas transplant kept the audience mesmerized with a dizzying barrage of floor pacing, mic-melting, side-splitting commentary and sarcastic impressions. Short was the name, however NOT an accurate indicator of Jim's comic creativity or the audiences engagement. Jim Short, the "Master of Proper Comedy" is "bloody funny", no translation necessary. He spoke nearly enough, the Queen's English, as he explored the rumor of a "Mexican Air Force", imitated Mic Jagger, Keith Richards, Ozzie Osborne, and The Crocodile Hunter. His imitations of a dangerous cobra and big eared BBC news anchor, left you reasonably sure you had just encountered cartoon-like Jim Short fabrications, extreme caricatures of a deeply funny comic reality. Next time Jim's in town I want to see every show, not just the last show." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Gary Saenz Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was comedian Gary Saenz featuring at the Improv in Addison with a set that preceded a Jim Short show. Picture from top to bottom dark hair, thick glasses, mic dancer in a lose fitting baseball jersey and faded blue jeans. Gary Signs is creatively hilarious. A major league comedian with surprisingly sarcastic stingers that can lay an audience out. He led off with a seemingly agreeable observation about Texas being the second hottest place on earth... with the hottest being... well you have to hear this one for yourself. Then he moved on to expiration date tattoos, Walmart greeters, choices between AIDS or Mad Cow Desease, and Burger King hiring standards. If you don't think Gary is funny, you're deaf. It would be interesting to see just how far Gary could take it when unshackled from the feature stop watch. Hope to see more." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN A mind bending comedy ticket would be Gary Saenz, Jason James and Corey Sutton for a twistedly funny comedy evening. Cristela Alonzo Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Cristela Alonzo took the stage in Addison at the IMPROV where she kicked off a great show with a signature casual comedy style. Cristela's comedy drives hard and delivers a rapid fire series of comic characatures and contradictions so funny the audience barely finishes laughing before the next one hits. From Latino drama to field worker exercise video, Cristela capped it all off by sharing her dream of a Nail Salon. Sounds like you are going to have to catch this comedian on the road from now on. Rumor is she's heading for LA before catching a tour. This is a comedian you really should see." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic Host Club: Backdoor Comedy Club - Dallas "The Backdoor Comedy Club discovered another Dallas original. Cristella Alonzo. This girl is funny. Totally funny. It all started with a babysitter adoption routine and quickly moved on to her nail salon idea. Cristella is just plain refreshing with big jokes that delivered big laughs. Next time you see her, ask about Chunky Cheese." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jason James Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was the Addison Improv again and we caught Jason James featuring for a Joey Diaz show. Jason, in his last show before heading to New York, killed. Long one of the most unique comedians in Dallas, Jason has a ragging comedy style makes you feel like someone slammed your funny bone with a sledge. This night was different. While I've seen Jason many times this time I saw a lot more. Jason has been holding back or writing a lot more. Either way this is one comedian that is highly recommended any time you get a chance to see him. Sound's like you'll have catch him on the east coast until someone smart pays to bring him back to Dallas." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic "This time he was delivering "Jason James style" comedy at the Point in Addison. From a duck tape start, he quickly wound up into the his signature head-thumping, mic-frenzy as he appeared to be exploring new territories of frustration over gated, retirement, golfing, communities among other trials of patience. How do you describe Jason's style? You don't. You pay for a ticket to see him. Another masterful performance by Jason James. Jason James has all the right stuff to become a comedy legend. " - Comedy Review by ComedyCritic.com Host Club: Backdoor Comedy Club - Dallas "The Backdoor Comedy Club delivered a solid night of laughs thanks in no small part to Jason James who showed us the kind of talent that won't get much feature work. Great comedians would have a hard time following this act. His cock-eyed glasses were the first clue. This on-the-edge comedian blasted the stage with a series of hilarious over-the-top airport security routines that literally dented a mic. Jason James delivered nothing short of a star quality performance. A stand-out among the 15 talented performers that took the stage. Someone needs to pay this comedian to stay in the spotlight." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic WEB SITE LINK MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Joey Diaz Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was another national headliner for the Improv as west coast Joey Diaz, master of east coast stand-up, old-school style, brought the house down at the Addison Improv. You gotta know what you got and Joey knows a lot. It was all personality and punchlines with Joey "the eyes" Diaz, as he made comic faces behind the mic. Joey fires off the kind of adult comedy that would singe the hair off your back. You have to admire Joey Diaz for classic stand-up comedy skills and funny material. But you haven't lived until you've seen Uncle Joe bust a move. He can dance... If you don't like blue, throw back a shot of something strong and relax you'll probably laugh right through it or stay home and leave an extra seat for a fan." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Justin Foster Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Justin Foster, new to the Dallas comedy community, was doing a Guest Spot at the Addison Improv when we saw him for the first time. Justin cleaned up on stage with a strong comedy performance. Some very funny original material. We later found out that this was only Justin's second time on stage, amazing. Justin worked the stage like a pro explaining how to use razor burn as an excuse and special relationships with handicapped kids. Hope to see more of Justin. Great start." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Mark Britten - The Chinaman Host Club: Hyena's Comedy Club - Arlington "Are you ready to rock? It was a Mark Britten aka "The Chinaman" comedy concert at Hyenas in Arlington. Mark is combination impressionist and comedian with extreme vocal skills. Pick your rock artist and "The Chinaman" delivers. One of the top impressionist/comedians in the business, "The Chinaman" is comedy Ninja, Master of the Mic. You pick the rock star or group... Ozzie, Mic, AC/DC, Hung (of SheeBang fame), Counting Crows, Matchbox 20, even Garth Brooks and they will probably take the stage thanks to Mark. Separate the impressions from the stand-up and Mark's stand-up comedy was an impressive display of comic range that kept the audience locked in their seats for fear they might miss a line. It was a crazy night as Kid Wok and his abacus Fu Man Chu showed off his hair cut before touring Sesame Street. Mark even brought a few movie stars to the show including William Shatner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Tom Brokaw to mention a few. Mark is funny in a "jaw will hurt from laughing" kind of way. This is a the comedian you have to see, bring lots of friends. See our review of the amazing DVD." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN "Tony Ybarra faces a short feature career eclipsed by a long career as a comedy headliner" Tony Ybarra Host Club: Hyena's Comedy Club - Arlington "The second time we caught Tony Ybarra, he was hosting a Chinaman show at Hyena's in Arlington with some very, very funny comedy all his own. Tony delivers strong, strangely twisted, comedy. He's has been working. Great comedy for big laughs. The audience just about came unglued when he explained about 'the driving blind' after a lead-in with his solution to road rage using 'midgets'. This is a real comedy talent with charisma, Tony's a comedy natural. He may be a Host for now and any club would be lucky to have him, but with a little more material, he will be a very strong feature (hard for all but the best headliners to follow). So Tony, you better start writing, you need a solid 60-minutes fast cause you face a short Feature career eclipsed by a long career as headliner. Keep it coming." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic Host Club: Backdoor Comedy Club - Dallas "Tony Ybarra caught us all off guard when he explained his child support arrangements at the Backdoor Comedy Club in Dallas. But he had the packed house roaring with his short armed, half retarded T-Rex and moved on to his conversations with serious drunks. Tony's appearance was short but great. Hope to see much more in the future." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Doug Miller Host Club: Hyena's Comedy Club - Arlington "Doug Miller was back home, in from Austin for a night of comedy at the world famous Hyena's Comedy Club in Arlington. Doug is apparently responsible for a fair amount of the bathroom wisdom shared at the point of a Sharpie. Sounds like Doug get's around. This is another comic with boundary issues. You can see comic traits shaped by his Plano connection, an experience shared by 4-5 comic compatriots climbing the charts today. What was it about Plano in the 90's... it produced some comics. We heard about "Sober Doug" and "Drunk Doug" in some funny dark-yup comedy, filled with drugs, pawn shops and air guitars. You've gotta love Doug's take on bicycle safety. I just don't know if I can take sewing supplies as seriously as he does. Keep writing the good stuff Doug... " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Anthony Perez Host Club: Hyena's Comedy Club - Arlington "We caught Anthony Perez at Hyena's in Arlington where displayed a keen sense of hispanic oriented humor and even threw in a British accent. Anthony's got truely unique bits that generate comedy heat as he explains about surround sound speakers and retarded friends. He explored north/south deportation issues and prison briefs. From the unexpected to the expected Anthony had the audience laughing for a great guest spot." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic Host Club: Backdoor Comedy Club - Dallas "Anthony Perez kept the energy high delivering some truly original material at the Backdoor Comedy Clubs in Dallas. Hot from the start, Anthony came through with a west coast set that translated perfectly to a packed Dallas club. Perez delivered solid material that kept the laughs coming. We hope to see lots more from this comedian." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Kristin Linder Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We were in for a fortunate surprise when we caught Kristin Linder at the IMPROV in Addison doing a brief Dallas guest spot as she passed through town. This is a funny lady and classy comedian with strong material. Kristin started out with a family trip to Hooters, a perfect match for this crowd. I'm guessing the Jim Norton audience was probably not typically Kristin's primary fan base. But that didn't matter. As we found out, Kristin was just getting started. Her ATM Doctor and hamster influenced child discipline had the audience in stitches. Kristan can deliver. I am sure we will be hearing more about Kristin Linder out of Houston. I really look forward to seeing more of Kristin's comedy set as a headliner or feature in the future." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Shawn Halpin Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "It was another great night for Shawn Halpin at the Addison Improv. Shawn got some solid stage time as host and was able to deliver more material than we've seen him do before. In many ways it was like seeing a whole new comedian. Shawn came alive as he served up a broader range of material mixed with some new in a less regulated blue comedy night with Jim Norton. Shawn proved that he can take an audience to the line, cross it and back again." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic Host Club: Addison Improv - Dallas "We caught Shawn Halpin hosting the Improv in Addison for headliner Doug Stanhope. This time we saw a lot more of Shawn's comedy set. It was easier to see why this ex-Marine is so popular. His questionable childhood experience with baseball, Big Brothers and Michael Jackson got the show off to a fast start followed by his froggy voiced casino gamblers. But his new ghotee defense is a killer. Keep'em coming!" - Comedy Review by ComedyCritic.com Host Club: Addison Point - Addison "Recently seen at the Point in Addison, Shawn Halpin had a slam dunk, comedy performance in spite of a sloppy, not-to-sneaky, ambush by front table drunks. This comedian stuck to his guns and delivered 100%. Chalk one up for a real comedy professional. Shawn's Bagdad Statue Replacement Initiative kicked off the show followed by the rapid release of comedy that set the audience up for more power-lines like the one referencing the release of Latino students from schools. Then Shawn connected with some of the best material of the night as he described the tendencies of specially challenged grocery store bag boys. Shawn is a natural comedian that audiences love. Keep an eye out for more of Shawn Halpin, we will." - Comedy Review by ComedyCritic.com MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Bob Strange Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We caught Bob Strange for the first time at the Addison Improv doing a Guest Spot in a Jim Norton headlined show. Bob is an acquired taste. Different than most comedians, he's got some very funny routines and a delivery style all his own. His smoker's weight loss explanation, monkey "action" at the zoo and drug detection avoidance plan were well rewarded by the audience. Hope to see more of Bob. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Dave Little Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "Dave Little was at the Addison Improv where he took on the Jim Norton audience. Dave is a comedian like no other. He calls it "self-deprecating humor". I call it being one of the funniest comedians on any stage. Dave is all about timing, in fact Dave is a "Master" of Stand-up Comedy timing. Watching Dave at work you find yourself holding your breath for some unexplainable reason as he plunges from joke to joke like a porpusing dolphin. He makes the stage a stand-up adventure where his low-key style sets the audience up for a quick witted brain twist. His guitar comedy, a big part of Dave Little brand comedy, was eclipsed by the creative genius of his stand-up this outing. Always different, always very funny.... Dave was worth the ticket on his own. Dave one of the comedians I want to see any time he's on stage." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jim Norton Host Club: IMPROV - Addison, TX "We found Jim Norton headlining at the Addison Improv where he owned his shocked audience from start to finish. Norton earned verbal artist credentials with lightening strokes of sidesplitting comedy. You might be lulled by his consistency to underestimate his ability to shock after the first 30 minutes of outrageously funny material and pop-eyed expressions. Don't assume a thing. He's just coasting at a mind numbing supersonic comic pace. After being challenged by an arm-crossed third-row Jim Norton skeptic, apparently harboring deep seated contempt for Jim's brand of humor, Jim Norton dug deep to find the single most shockingly funny one-liner in the history of comedy. I can't tell. I just can't give it away. If you were there you heard it. The earth wabbled and thunder clapped as Jim stopped the earth's rotation for a split second. Rumor has it the earthquake just east of LA last night was caused by a one-liner delivered in Dallas by a slightly warped comedian named Jim Norton. Will he do it again? I'd pay the ticket to find out.... Baby." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Bryce Richardson Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "Let's get this "straight", Bryce Richardson is not "Gay" as he pronounced before a packed house at the West End Comedy Theater. That probably doesn't matter to most of us, but it was a funny intro. Bryce didn't really seem "Gay" but since he brought it up, I will try to emphasize that he was extremely funny in a reassuring hetero, not to say metrohetero, way. Ok enough of the funny gender based repartee. Fact is Bryce is just very funny and he clearly knows what's funny. I'd pay to see him and I don't often say that. Bryce delivers funny ideas with a twisted twinkle of an eye and an "I ate the pet Canary" grin that proves it ain't no fluke. You have to watch out, this comic can blind-side you with a punchline like a south-paw. His all Texas rant about a visit to Boston and his Viagra use by the elderly being prime examples. There is a comforting genius in his comedy and a charm in his delivery. I definitely want to see more of Bryce Richardson. If you haven't seen Bryce, look for him, ask for him. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Seth Cowles Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "We were at the West End Comedy Theatre in downtown Dallas where we caught a great comedy set by Seth Cowles. Seth brought a fresh breath of Boston to the Texas stage with an accent-free dose of Jewish/Catholic confusion. How could it be anything less than funny as he further explained how his Japanese connection led to a Basketball encounter. Seth was all pro delivering a very funny up-beat version of the traditional East Coast "Jewish Uncle" comedy style. You may have to live in Texas to fully appreciate the spot-on explanation for the lost Boston "R's"... Seth found them, which may explain why both populations need "hooked on Phonics". His "Def Kid" rant and handicapped girl friend showed us his struggle with a depth of compassion, balanced against pursuit of a great punchline. Comedy won. Go for it Seth! " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Jenn Hoff Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "We caught Jenn Hoff at the blockbuster West End Comedy Theatre Stand-up Showcase in Dallas where she rocked the house with a strong comedy set. Jenn will surprise you and I don't quiet know why it's a surprise. The surprise is very much a part of what makes Jenn so funny. She delivers high energy comedy with big laugh jokes. After her two opening jokes, it was clear we had a case of comedy dynamite on our hands when she started blasting with her Hershey bar joke and Sex/Driver's Ed connection. Later we found out this comic has a number of life-disorienting twists that probably explain, if only partially, her reaction to certain bumper stickers in traffic. Jenn has it all. Polished delivery and great comedy material. The packed house loved her. Hope we get to see much more of Jenn. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Corey Sutton Host Club: West End Comedy Theatre - Dallas, TX "We caught Corey at the West End Comedy Theatre where Rob Poynor and Doug Ewart put on one of the most entertaining nights of comedy we have ever witnessed. With over 150 fans in their packed house, Corey Sutton was the forth of 5 impressive comedy sets. The highest one word praise I can offer this comic genius is to label him "hilarious". At 18, Corey isn't new to comedy, we hear he's put the years in and it barely shows, thank goodness. Too much polish would kill this effect. I really think Corey is destined to become one of stand-up comedy's royalty. He was just that funny. Joke after joke. Even his ad hoc transitions and ad-lbs were inspired. It was his casual approach to the mechanics of stand-up as much as his jokes that locked the audience in. Writing on his hand was a priceless part of the set, so good that he probably should have words tattooed on his palms to avoid a life-shortening by ink poisoning. Corey has a style all his own, so compelling and appealing, you tend to forget every other comedian you've ever seen. This comedian is on track to become a stand-up comedy super power. He loves his audience and they love him back. Keep it coming Corey, you were born for the art of stand-up, it's a rare gift." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Anastasia Host Club: Comedy Thursdays - Caribbean Grill Dallas, TX "It was another hot night for comedy at the Caribbean Grill in Dallas as Anastasia took the stage with a bundle of new material. It was all Anastasia and the crowd loved it. From her take on handicapped dating to a very fresh look at religion, she really expanded her range. Every time this comedian takes the stage, she delivers a comedy 4th of July. Get ready to celebrate." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Tex Host Club: Comedy Thursdays - Caribbean Grill Dallas, TX "It was a Comedy Thursday in Dallas at the Caribbean Grill where we caught Tex, a rising comedy star with his signature "just tryin to make it happen". He did. Tex is a natural comedian with fresh, funny material that kept the audience laughing. His instruction on the wisdom of the 2-straw drink and apparel tips for criminals combined with a stage pacing delivery for an all-pro set. It was a pleasure to see the start of what may be a great comedy career. Keep it up Tex. Look forward to seeing a lot more." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Frank Stankmeatt Hasty Host Club: Comedy Thursdays - Caribbean Grill Dallas, TX "We caught a surprise performance by comedy veteran Frank "Stankmeatt" Hasty at Gerald Young's Comedy Thursdays in Dallas' Caribbean Grill. Frank has a story telling casual style that translated into comedy gold when he explored the value of grandma's caster oil remedy for starters. Then he moved on to elderly toe nails, double dares and the error of "saggin" while on the run. Frank had the audience rolling with his one-on-one relationship comedy as he worked the room. Frank is a top comedy star, earning some well deserved exposure by delivering some hard earned laughs." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Aaron Aryanpur Host Club: West End Comedy Theater - Dallas, TX "Most recently we found Aaron Aryanpur headlining the Midnight Rush at the West End Comedy Club. Aaron showcased a solid 45-50 minutes of hot material. Aaron has been writing. The audience loved the show and Aaron was clearly the star of the night. The comedy came fast and furious strong from start to finish, Aaron showed a surprising body of work. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic Host Club: West End Comedy Theater - Dallas, TX "We saw one of the best young comedians in Dallas at the West End Comedy Theater in a standup showcase put together by Dallas favorite Ced Man. Aaron Aryanpur delivered isle-rolling stand-up with some of the best we've seen in a long time. Aaron. Hard to say how we missed Aaron. He's been well respected Dallas standup for years. Hope to see a lot more." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Charles Walden Host Club: Comedy Thursdays - Caribbean Grill Dallas, TX "It was Charles Walden, the Philadelphia native, that treated the audience at Dallas' Caribbean Grill on Comedy Thursdays to a funny night of laughs, delivering a great comedy set with some truely memorable comic imagery. He kicked it off with a "slip and fall" joke that takes on a special meaning for this comedian and the audience. You have to be there to truely get it. His routines about the Special Olympics and second place ribbons seemed tame in comparison to his quadraplegic biting joke. Think about it. Charles is a comedy pro that can deliver an evening of headliner laughs. Enjoyed it. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Flip Orley Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "It was Flip Orley at the IMPROV in Addison where he kicked the night off with mic bending stand-up. You might think a great hypnotist would be satisfied with a good trance or two, easy to let his subjects do the "real" comedy. NOT THIS PRO. Flip delivered some of the hottest stand-up on any stage. Fresh original material that made you wonder if he even needed a cut glass ball. The audience was hooked. His "pre-show" warm-up delivered better than most stand-ups bring to the stage in a lifetime. One entertainer, two world class comedy shows in one night. Flip's rapid fire comedic banter morphed into serious play as he took command turning the stage into a hypnotic playground where table conversation mixed with side-shooting eye glances meant missing the profoundly funny. With subjects seated on stage, the room was suggestively transformed by the imagination of the "prankster-puppeteer" to a magical place where names were blocked and watches talked, arms were locked and mouths spilled random thoughts as they escaped mental mind traps. It was an awe inspiring wonder. Dallas saw entertainment royalty, Flip Orley master of suggestion, hypnotic or comic, in an astounding performance. Once again the Addison IMPROV delivered the best of the best for a memorable night of comedy. Get tickets for every show when Flip is in town... if you don't you really will miss something. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK John Pinette Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "We caught John Pinette with some of the funniest comedy on any stage at the Addison Improv in Dallas where he played to a packed Thursday night house. There are few comics that can deliver this level of comedy continuously. Non-stop laughter is the only way to characterize John's set. Just in from his Broadway Musical, his set was hot. John is easily one of my top 5 comedians. He took us on a trip to Europe with some of the funniest material we've ever seen. Get tickets fast and bring your friends. Don't miss John Pinette live." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Richard Jeni Host Club: Improv - Brea, CA "We caught Richard at the Brea Improv where the performance was his first in a long weekend of appearances headlining the YAHOO! celebration of National Singles Week. Jenny delivered the funniest performance by a comedian we have ever seen. He started strong and just kept building the laughs for over an hour. We should have paid twice. It was a pure pleasure to be in the audience. I can honestly say we were a witness to pure comic genius. His set was a comedic fireworks finale from beginning to end, fresh but polished and so professionally crafted that it raised the standard for his industry. Jeni's side splitting content spanned a spectrum from political to personal. It's no wonder he is producing and starring in his 5th HBO Comedy Special. If you ever get a chance to see this comedian in person, drop everything and get the tickets while you can." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Brett Butler Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "Solid comedy delivered by a pro. This is a show you have to see if you truely love stand-up comedy. It seems like she could deliver laughs forever. Fresh material on topics you've never heard a comedian address before. Brett is the queen of stand-up comedy. Drop everything when Brett comes to town, get tickets and bring three friends. This is a show you will want to share. " - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Juan Villareal Host Club: Players Club - Dallas "If you weren't at the Players Club you missed the best comedy in Dallas this Saturday night when Juan Villareal blasted the stage with an all star performance. The only way to describe Juan's comedy is ultra high energy headliner with a Tex-Mex twist that's 'real'. What a night! Laugh after laugh kept the audience bent one way or the other. He painted lightning fast verbal pictures so crystal clear you were laughing before he delivered the main joke as he explained the differences between 'Wetbacks' and 'Mexicans'. Something about socks and prom dresses... Then his midget (ok little people) and cellphone routine took out the front row. It was all pro but even that wasn't his best stuff... Oxygen was in short supply when Juan explained what it meant to be poor, not broke but 'really poor'. Juan delivered a recordbook writing, classic, Comedy Hall of Fame entry when he explained the relation between being poor and the light company's cut-off policy regarding candles. You otta pay for the ticket just to hear that one alone, promise. It's that good! Thanks to comedian/promoter Los Codie, Dallas had a Juan Villareal comedy night to remember as Juan scamppered across the stage chasing Flying Texas Cockroaches and his house guest on $25 power bars... Time to put the The Players Club on the map as a great comedy venue! It was the perfect host for a packed house and a great place to get a 'close to the comic' seat, dinner and a drink, easily a match for any Dallas area comedy venue. Plan on a great comedy evening any evening you get a chance to spend with Juan Villareal. I'm bringing everyone who truely loves comedy talent next trip he makes to Dallas. Hope they call me first tickets are going to be hard to come by." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Justin Mitchell Host Club: Crystals Entertainment Complex - Arlington Arlington - "We just saw the future. It was Crystal's in Arlington this time at another Los Codie show where we got to see a comedy SUPER STAR. His name is Justin Mitchell. I know you probably have never heard of him, but you will. I could watch him for days. I actually hate to ruin the surprise. Mitchell will be a comedy, blockbusting, super power. Justin, I want all the DVD's!!! No one has ever earned a review like this in the history of ComedyCritic.com. Oh I love writing when it's this easy. His imitations are golden. Ray Charles, the "Good Ol'boy", the bird, the African, the gay, WOW!!!!! I left a few out. You missed it and about 250 of us saw it. I have witnesses. We will be paying for arena tickets to see this one. Best of everything a great comedy talent deserves, thanks Justin. " - Comedy Review by ComedyCritic.com MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Freddy Soto Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "It's clear Freddy is a natural or at least he makes it look that way. I think he truely loves to make his audiences laugh. Don't be sippin' your drink when Freddy takes off into one of his cross-eyed "good-ole-boy" impressions, it could be dangerous. Imitations of his Dad are pure gold. Freddy is in that class of comedians that you really don't want to miss. He just leaves you laughing all over inside. He has a polish on stage that never gets in the way. His audiences can't help but laugh. This is one of the comedians that I personally want to see any time he's in town." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Al Madrigal Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "You better watch out if Al's in town. This is a comedian that deliver's jokes that make it around the office for weeks after you see him. His vivid images paint an impression that may change the way you think. Descriptions of the playground bullies, Meximo's and his kid are side-splitting. Al alone is worth two tickets at any show. This is a headliner you have to see."- Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK TK Kirkland Host Club: Comedy Thursdays - Caribbean Grill - Dallas, TX "TK Kirkland took a pass at the Caribbean Grill in Dallas proving to be a man of his word. The TK crowd had been anticipating for weeks. It was "T to the K" all the way when he delivered a measured dose of signature TK tough love. This comedian tells it like it is. Sometimes it's twisted, sometimes it's instructional but always funny. TK means "keepin' it real" comedy. He started the evening offering instructional tips to the ladies regarding the mismanagement of resources. With a nod to Monica Lewinski, he moved on to what we'll call "respect for One Day Relationships". Not sure he got both sides of the isle to agree on that one but it was a seriously funny effort. Anyone can work a packed house but somewhere between prophet and fortune teller, he worked the comedy room that is fast earning a reputation for being one of the toughest, smartest comedy stages in the U.S., proving he's got the stuff. It was the one-on-one "T to the K", keepin it real, personal counselling and tips like a street-wise uncle from Compton, that proved his true comic genius. Only regret, he didn't stay longer, play longer. Maybe next time he's in Dallas and up for a comedy challenge. I'd like to see TK Kirkland head to head with Doug Stanhope in a mind-bending 3-hour reality check that would leave an audience completely re-programmed. Ok, I'm sick to have had that thought. Get your tickets." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN Jake Johannsen Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "I saw Jake Johannsen for the first time at the Addison Improv where he worked a private show. The Improv management invited me. Jake is a gem, favorite of David Letterman and ranked among the top comedians in the country. It's easy to see why. He brings twisted observational comedy to a new level. Take a minute to consider what kind of mind can merge hunting, cows and hammers into a single "fall out of your chair" joke. Ok, he escaped from Iowa only to move to Santa Monica, California... All I can say is, it seems to have had a profound effect as he explored the world of political corrections "a la" LA. He continued his calm mid-west indignation with the comparison of smoking to cell phone use, skipping to brain fed mad cows... followed closely as he reported the attack by TV news on public sanity. Wait, he was just getting warmed up... We covered terrorists, TV ads, gay marriage, drugs and finding the right girl. Jake is one of the most twisted comedians you will ever see. No not twisted in a bad way. Twisted in a "you're gonna talk about him forever" way. I'm sitting here looking at my notes laughing all over again. This is a comedian that I personally recommend for anyone that loves real comedy. You WILL "get" him. Keep it coming Jake." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Tyler Craig Host Club: Comedy Thursdays at the Caribbean Grill - Dallas, TX "We caught Tyler Craig headlining 'Comedy Thursdays', at the Caribbean Grill in Dallas. This is a powerful, professional performer with a comedy style that's 100% original. Get ready for some 'seriously' funny stand-up comedy. Tyler was jaw dropping funny. He has it all, looks, polish, material and talent. His "story jokes" are loaded with punch-line after line. Just when you think he's done with one of his 'not so carefully' numbered jokes... we got two or three number twelves (part of the joke), he sums each joke up with a floor rolling 'and the moral to that story is...' that kills. Tyler Craig delivered a set that made sure you couldn't label this comedian anything less than a "top stand-up pro". When you think you know what Tyler is all about, he shows you another talented side. You could seriously hurt yourself laughing at his facial expressions. He's got a serious side that's seriously funny when he starts talking about media persecution of major black entertainers and sports figures. If you love comedy, you have to see Tyler any time he's in from Georgia. If the show's sold out... pay a scalper." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Todd Glass Host Club: Improv - Addison, TX "Wow... Todd Glass comedy is 100% unique. We caught him at the Addison Improv after his recent run on "Last Comic Standing". Todd pokes fun at the stand-up industry with solid stand-up punctuated with prerecorded "Toddisms". This is a comic that brings more than a string of stand-up jokes. It's Todd's own brand of stand-up. Todd's got his own voice and the fans love it. Todd's imitation of his father smoking is a signature image you'll never forget. This is a comedian that hooks his fans. I watched them line the club both before and after the show. Believe me, there's nothing like a Todd Glass on stage. You have to see him. Get your tickets early if he's coming to town. Find out what comedy is supposed to be." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Spanky Host Club: Hyenas Comedy Club - Fort Worth TX "Spanky is at least a laugh every few seconds. He has a delivery that moves like a sledge hammer. He winds up and slams you with side splitting observations that just keep coming. It's only common sense but it's so funny and there are so many you can't pick just one joke. This is a ticket, the kind of show you're glad you saw and you want to pay for the second show. Make sure to take a witness. No one will believe it if you don't. I've got to see this comedian again, and again and again. I just wish I had his CD for the car." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Doug Stanhope Host Club: Addison Improv - Dallas "It was the Addison Improv this time and comedy original Doug Stanhope. Although he claims to be bored at 38, an hour with Doug is anything but boring. When this box bending, out-thinker, takes the stage you better plan on re-evaluating most of your life decisions in light of Stanhope logic. It's like he caught the other bus and came back from a mirror reality where double-speaking, politically correct mind games were punishable by reality. You might not agree with the wisdom of his ways but you can't deny that he makes a logical hilarious case. While Doug probably wouldn't condone or even read a comedy "review", real comedy fans that pass on a Doug Stanhope performance are missing far more than an hour of comedy. If you're easily offended by irreverent musings take your judgmental attitude to a safer place. Doug Stanhope doesn't coddle intellectual straight-jackets. I think I get it, not so sure I can live it. Get a ticket. " - Comedy Review by ComedyCritic.com "Yet another night found us at the Addison Improv during Doug Stanhope's run. I'm glad we got to see him again so quickly. For the best comedians, seeing more just provides a little more insight. With Stanhope I guess no two shows are ever the same. I had the feeling that Doug could let the audience pick his topics if challenged. This is one interesting comic philosopher. Stanhope has no shortage of opinion or material. One of his best lines this show was a remark regarding the Iraq war... something to the effect "You don't have to fly very far to fight for my freedoms right here at home." Naturally there was much more to it but you get the idea." - Comedy Review by ComedyCritic.com MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Honest John Host Club: Comedy Thursdays at the Caribbean Grill "We found one of the hottest comedians on stage Thursday evening when Honest John took the mic at the Caribbean Grill in Dallas. Honest John combined a rare gift of comic clarity with west coast timing to make it a comedy night for the record books. We knew it was going to be special when Honest John opened with material other comics would be proud to close with, as he explained the 22 drink minimum, Clinton's trip to Africa and the value of seeing teeth in a jar, seemingly un-relatable topics, in a comedy sequence that was just a preview of Honest Johns unique twists of comic logic and the night to come. With some of the freshest material we've seen on any stage, he touched the West Coast, Middle East, Asia, politics, the economy, every race and sexual preference, technology, sports and even breast feeding, nipple pierced mothers. It was Honest John at comedy's best, delivering a shockingly consistent string of uncommonly large jocular detonations that had this audience sliding out of chairs to dust the floor as he set them up for his next comedy masterpiece. His comments on Rap "sampling" and the conviction of a comedian rapist were pure insider gold. In the end, the audience managed to pick themselves off the now polished floor to give Honest John a well earned standing ovation. Honest John is honestly (I couldn't resist) one of the hottest comedy talents on tour. Call your comedy club and get this comedian booked while he has an opening. Then buy tickets for the whole office. You won't regret a single minute! Hope to see Honest John back in Dallas soon..." - Comedy Review by ComedyCritic.com MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK G-Thang Host Club: Crystal's Entertainment Complex - Dallas Dallas - " We caught headliner G-Thang at Crystal's in Arlington. It was another great evening of comedy by Old School Players and New School Fools. G-Thang ramped the laughs up a notch with an unprecedented 90-minute of funny material. This is a comedian that has seriously funny inventory. If you're lucky enough to see him once, you'll remember this towel waving, fast talking, stage pacing comedian for the laughs. Given a choice between Popeye's and his girlfriend, ... he admits, he's a bit chubby, but just doesn't know how it happened, part of a bit that caught the audience square between the eyes. His ninja mailman stalking was pure comedy G-Thang. Thanks again to LosCodie and Crystal's for another great comedy show. G-Thang is a good thang. Catch him when you can. " - Comedy Review by ComedyCritic.com MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Red Bone Host Club: Crystals Entertainment Complex - Arlington Arlington - "Red Bone is an original. We saw him at Crystal's in Arlington Texas at another LosCodie Show. You have to understand that Red Bone is 100% unique, a blend of cultures, white, black and southern. In a time when society seems to expect whites to be square and blacks to be cool, Red Bone is both white and cool. Confused? He isn't and you won't be either. He's the real thing, no fake. All the stereotypes fall in the face of Red Bone comedy. Yes, it's edgy. Yes, it's a bit hip-hop. And yes, Red Bone is very funny. Red Bone proves white southern isn't always "redneck" or blue collar. Sometimes comedy reviews are easy caricatures of a personality or comic style. Red Bone doesn't make it easy in that respect. He is an experience that has impact beyond the immediately funny comedy that he delivers like a series of hand grenades. His description of visiting a black church for the first and last time was a classic. His candle lit bath was a killer and fat man shoe tying was just the beginning... Ok, I don't want to give it all away, let's just say you need to see Red Bone. I promise, watching him work is easily worth double the money." - Comedy Review by ComedyCritic.com MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN WEB SITE LINK Todd Justice Host Club: Hyenas Comedy Club - Fort Worth, TX "Get ready for some fun as Todd delivers the comedy you just have to laugh at. While we saw him in a show that had him billed as a feature. He had to be doing a favor for someone at Hyena's. This is a headliner 1000%. He has solid, funny, original material and a polished stage presence. His expressions are his trademark. The joke isn't all verbal, half the laugh is in the smirk, some eye action or shrug. Todd really has his timing down with a polished relaxed presenation that makes laughing a pure joy. This comedian has it all, well rounded and very funny. I expect to see him in a television series. It's fresh fun and well worth the ticket. "Good'ole boy" with a double twist, Todd really delivers. It's pure fun." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN White Chocolate Host Club: Players Club - Dallas "It was a "White Chocolate" night as this national headliner, "FunkyTown" (read that Fort Worth) native, shot an endless series of comedic three-pointers at the Player's Club in Dallas Texas. Clearly a contender for most valuable player at the Player's Club (couldn't resist) on the night we saw him. He got the night started right when he dug out the red silkies from Trader's Village, you're going to hit the floor when you see these. Between his cat named "Lucky" and chasing the dog with "B.O.B." I'm still laughing. Ok, think about it... just the concept of a cat named "lucky" has to take you a place or two if you have any imagination. Then there was the pinatta beating and layaway mismanagement "White Chocolate" delivered a great comedy performance." - Comedy Review by ComedyCritic.com MORE ABOUT THIS COMEDIAN West End Comedy Theater - Dallas Dallas - The West End Comedy Theater is located in the West End Entertainment District of downtown Dallas. This is one of the top two comedy venues in Dallas. Nicely designed with great stage, lighting and sound. The owners, Rob Poynor and Doug Ewart clearly knew comedy and built to create the perfect environment. This is a space that's a bit hard to describe. As you enter, the stage is to the right, bar to the left. Seating is on the other side of a DJ booth that partially screens the seating from the bar. The loft-like small shop mall setting for the multi-level building insure plenty to do before or after the show. Great date venue. Lighting is just about perfect on the 1 foot rise stage. For active comics the stage is plenty large for anything. Basic black and burnt red is the theme. It would be hard to design a better facility. Other than drinks, I didn't see food service but there are numerous restaurants within 100'. This is one of the nicest comedy venues in Dallas, you have to visit and often. Unlike some other Dallas venues, WECT offers a wide range of comedy including stand-up, skit, theater and improv. WEB SITE LINK Addison Improv - Dallas "The Addison Improv is at the top of the ladder. The hotest talent, top service and great food. So head up the stairs and into this Improv in Addison. Well decorated with glass framed comedy posters outside in the common hallway. This club was design for standup comedy by pros that know the business. Get your tickets online or at the ticket window and plan to stand in line until the doors open for immediate seating. The corner stage sports the traditional Improv brick backdrop with logo. Great lighting and sound system with projection video and roving spots. The stage has air to keep hot comics cool. Table seating in curtain divided sections insures an intimate setting. Great club food and full range of drinks complete the setting. One of the comedy clubs where we would most like to see a show." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic WEB SITE LINK Backdoor Comedy Club - Dallas Dallas - Linda Stogner and Jan Norton have built the premire comedy stage in Texas. Clearly it took a blood sacrifice to achieve this comedy club masterpiece. It is everything that a comedy club should be. What a pleasure. Fan or performer, this is the perfect setting for stand-up comedy. The show was great and the food was exceptional. Their Quasadilla's may be the best in Texas, lightly crisped and full of flavor. After a quick stop at the classic ticket window, you're treated to a stand-up comedy "walk of fame" on your way back to a speakeasy-like intimate showroom. The whole club makes you feel special. The size is deceptive with only about 50 seats packed tightly around the stage. When the club filled, it was clear the owners knew exactly what they were doing. It was perfect for a great stand-up show. In a pinch it looked like they could handle another 30-40 fans in unused terrace seating behind black curtain walls. Every inch of the club is meticulously decorated with taste and tradition. You can't visit Dallas without catching a great stand-up comedy show at the Backdoor Comedy Club. The club, comics and the food are truely an unparalleled experience for any real stand-up comedy fan." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic WEB SITE LINK Dean Lewis and David Wilk "Shtickmen" Dallas - "Just when you thought you knew comedy, Jeff Hays, Eric Jewell and Dean Lewis re-write life and take the audience on a path from watercooler funny to stand-up comedy stage. Somewhere between reality and fiction, "Shtickmen" navigates a twisted line where you get a glimpse at another comedy reality through this creative mockumentary. The story takes a look at the life and comedy career of "Jerry Martin", a fictional "local stand-up comedian" scratching out a living as comedy teacher and driver's ed instructor. It's the funny life of a stand-up, in a market where paying clubs won't pay the bills and making it means moving out. This new release of the popular independent film is wildly entertaining. The newly added Director and Cast Commentary offers another 84 minutes of priceless insight for the hard core comedy fan. Produced by stand-up comedians about their industry this is a real collector's item. I enjoyed it for hours. As a bonus, you get live stand-up comedy routines performed by three of the comedians that star in the film. As a comedy this movie is creatively written with laughs throughout. "Shtickmen" is a funny look at "making it" told at so many levels by real comedians. A caricature where the names really have been changed to protect or indite the guilty. Somehow this mockumentary probably contains more everyday truth than fiction. This is a fun movie you'll want to own." - Comedy Review by The Comedy Critic ORDER ONLINE The Chinaman - Mark Britten "That Ninja's Crazy" Dallas - "Shot at the Bart Reed's Comic Strip in El Paso, this is The Chinaman live on-stage. Shot with at least three cameras, this is a quality DVD. If you've seen Mark Britten you know you're in for an exciting hour of dead-on rock impressions with a comic twist. But Mark delivers far more than great impressions, cartoon voices and hilarious accents. He has some of the best stand-up one-liners you will see on any stage. It all starts with a rock star intro. Buy the DVD for an entertaining evening of comedy. This is a powerful comedy performance highly recommended!" ORDER ONLINE Chuck Cason "I Got Me Some Square Business Going On" Dallas - "Shot at the IMPROV in Addison, this is Chuck Cason live on-stage. If you appreciate the true art of stand-up comedy and expect the best, Chuck Cason's DVD will not disappoint. This is funny comedy by a top tier comedy professional. Chuck Cason has it all, polish, professionalism, and a great DVD. Chuck Cason has a great sense of comic timing, fantastic material and comedy style that is so comfortable you really want to keep playing it over and over again. This is truely great comedy captured on DVD. Chuck Cason earned my respect. Great job." ORDER ONLINE Los Codie Live "My Back Against the Wall" Dallas - "Proof positive that Los Codie is a comedy power. This is not the normal single camera, DVD capture of a live performance. This is Los Codie very live in an hour and a half of live video shot in the hood, on the streets and on-stage. Very entertaining and easily worth the price. Los Codie takes his comedy for a ride you'll never forget. This DVD even offers an early peak at DaMone another up coming Dallas area comedian. Get it then judge for yourself. One of the best stand-up underground comedy DVD's on the market." ORDER ONLINE Comedy Critic Blog Tuesday, August 23, 2005 Comedy Professionals Are you a professional comedian or not? First, are you funny? Second can you be funny on stage for 20-40 minutes? Have you been in comedy for 4 years or more? Have you toured enough to build a following, even locally? Do you write enough that you can bring 10 minutes of fresh comedy to the stage every week? Can you remember your set or are you still reading it? Are you selling a CD or DVD? Do you have a web site? Are you marketing to your fans? Are you booked every week? Are you getting paid everytime you go up? If not, why not? After 4 years you should have have earned a degree in Comedy, even after 2 years you would have an associate degree. If you are any good, you deserve to get paid, right? Maybe... You have to be able to make comedy clubs money based on your skills, fans and personal marketing. Your fans, comedy skills and personal marketing are a measure of your value. Developing each area can be a full-time job. These days that means writing and testing new matierial on stage. In a small comedy market with limited venues you have to write more material. You need to spend your daylight hours, communicating with fans via web and email. You also need to be developing products like CD's and DVD's for long term income. Finally you have to promote yourself to comedy clubs who are looking to fill seats. Remember, comedy clubs generally make their money on food and drink. Some do well on the door but usually split that part of the income with the comedy talent against a guarantee. A club is going to book almost any comedy act that fills seats. The more, the better. So the question is... How many seats can you fill in a given market? What kind of fan base can you offer a local club. Do you have a reputation or routines that make you attractive to local radio coverage? Do you have an email list for the market? Do you provide clubs with promotional materials like table tents, posters or banners to help the club generate advance ticket sales? Think "Barnum and Bailey". You are the circus. For one week or night you are coming to town. Are your posters up? Are you scheduled for media coverage? Are your CD's and DVD's available at the club? Have you sent out emails? Does the club and area media have your headshots, bio, and a press release? You don't get to be an entertainer until you become a master promoter. These days, with computers and support you can do it all using online tools. Need help? You can get it but you have to look beyond the stage for comedy success. That's what makes the difference between funny dishwashers and comedy stars. One other comment: Write or hit the road. If there are three clubs in town you have to write enough great new material that you can go up twice a month at each club. Nothing worse than day old bread and stale material. If you can't write volume, you better hit the road to increase the amount of time between repeat visits to the same venues. So it's the pen or the road. Tuesday, July 12, 2005 Comedians As the Comedy Critic, I see more stand-up comedy than most non-comedians. I will always admire stand-up comedians. You must. They are brilliant, talented and dedicated. After all, the best follow the tradition of Samuel Clements (AKA Mark Twain) and Will Rodgers. Writers first, social commentators and performers all. They are the verbal matadors of their generation. On a good night they can take the stage with red cape and sword charging the mic with flashes of logic and outrageous lucidity. They explore life's neighborhoods and alleys while we take our intellectual expressways. They are at times immune to the dogma of society, somehow able to achieve a separation as outsiders looking in. But it's not so easy as to be a packaged formula, that would ignore the perspiration of viewpoint. I see the puddles left on stage night after night. Yet when asked, real stand-up comedians would not find their biggest challenge to be material but rather to simply find 100 people that will slow down long enough to listen and laugh. Comedians are the highest order of live performer, rebel writers with an uneasy seat, expressing their dissatisfaction cloaked by the gift of humor, capable of scripted stage conversation, a kind of verbal Kabuki dance with the intellectual flexibility required to strike like lightening at any heckler bold enough to provoke a challenge. To survive they must by nature be writers possessed of wit. Only the "real" comedians bring a measure of fresh, new material to the stage every week. Nothing is more disappointing than the comedian that peddles the same shop worn material for years, too afraid of rejection or needy, to risk the gratifying applause for a real freedom of self expression. Oh the comedians know the stagnated pretenders that crave the warmth of a spot light but lack the burning, haunting voice that compels the real comedian to write and so do the fans. The pretenders are killing the art of stand-up, stealing the most valuable resource that a real stand-up has, his audience. By coddling stagnant famous comics, booking for limited risk, censoring the words, homogenizing thought, comedy clubs, are slowly killing their own business. Yes, audiences pay for big names. It's a sure bet. But there are other promotional formulas that work. Audiences will also pay to see local "underdogs" make it big, head to head showdowns, radicals poke fun at the "establishment", and "oddities" that defy convention. Audiences buy the intellectual ride, the mind expanding experience. If the material is stale, the words are hollow, audiences stop paying, audiences stop coming. The smaller the market the greater the variety required. The fewer the comics, the more the must write. It isn't enough to find 40 minutes they can ride for years. They have to be capable of finding 10 new minutes every week. And so it is the endless struggle to be heard, to express ourselves and have that expression confirmed. The same struggle each of us face in our own lives. For comedians it is amplified and played out on a stage. The best can echo what we feel but never find the words to express. They connect with our deepest frustrations and intoxicating joys. Stand-up is a verbal choreograph of underlying emotions and in the end, a wealth of original material. Developing the ability to tap into that reservoir takes years, not months for most. Every night we find out who has found their voice. And so they fight in backwater markets for open mic's in front of audiences where they find rewards in the connections they forge from stage risking total humiliation for anything less than perfection. An entire week of anticipation boils down to a 7 minutes under the glare of a spotlight where they earn their reputations. We Are Always Searching for Comedy to Sell... Call Us 972-490-5167 FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR COMEDY MARKETING PROGRAMS IN UP TO 30 COMEDY MARKETS EXCLUSIVELY FOR COMEDIANS - CLICK HERE - Comedians: Don't Have a CD Yet? We Can Help! Get Details! 972-490-5167

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