Line-Up:
Matty Ballgame
Adam DeVine
Sarah Colonna
Scott Krinsky
Retta
Ryan Sickler
Chris Franjola
Let me just say that everyone needs stand-up comedy in their lives.
On to the show…we debuted the “Line-Up Card” last night…which I was very proud of on a personal level. It’s all about the comedians and the audience…and that should never change. We’re going to make that a staple in comedy.
Matty Ballgame - www.myspace.com/balaker
Here’s the great thing about Matty Ballgame right now…he’s writing new material for every show. That alone deserves a ton of respect. He’s not just sitting back and resting on old material. He’s utilizing his time at his show to it’s fullest. Last night’s killer jokes: The hand job from the gypsy and his girlfriend wanting to get married but she hasn’t found the guy yet. Good stuff.
Adam DeVine - www.mailordercomedy.com
I’ve been watching DeVine for quite some time now…and it’s just awesome to see a comedian get better and better and really hone his material. Doing the drunk guy at the party is great (Fuckin’ Heather! I can drive!), Frotto’s Fat friend, Black Berry/White Berry/Brown Berry, Filthy Rich…he’s go it dialed. I’d love to see some new material from him. And I’d love to see him do 12 minutes just to push the envelope a little more. I think he deserves a shot at Red Rock to do that time.
Sarah Colonna - www.myspace.com/sarahcolonna
First time seeing Sarah…and we all know how much I like seeing people for the first time. First observation…I confirmed what I already knew…Last Comic Standing doesn’t do comedians justice because it’s too restrictive. Sarah is on Last Comic Standing…and I saw her first set…and I was very luke warm about it (not that I know shit). But last night…she was great. I love when comics are totally honest on stage about who they are…and that’s what Sarah does. She talks about her drinking and her boring friends (I love Ruffie Girl…btw). I want to see Sarah again…she kicked ass.
Scott Krinsky - www.myspace.com/scottnspace
First time seeing Scott also…he had a lot of jokes. Nothing seemed to stick with me too much…so I’m gonna have to see him again. However, there was a point when Scott told a joke that didn’t work…and that’s when he got good. It’s like a switch clicked…and that’s when you know a good comedian. He settled in with the good stuff.
Retta - www.comedycentral.com
Retta has a very controlled way about her. I’m not gonna lie…I need to see her again to tell you all the jokes. I think the new joke she told about the sleeveless wedding dress and her big arms kind of overshadowed the rest of the set. But you know what…you have to work out material as a comedian. That’s what they do. I want to see her again.
Ryan Sickler - www.myspace.com/ryansickler
This guy is just my favorite…you know that by now. He’s a friend…and a good guy…but Fuckin’ A he’s funny. He had a great mixture of old jokes and new material…which I love. I always want to hear the favorites…but I want to see what he comes up with next. The joke about carrying the coffin is off the charts. He didn’t do CAIDS last night…but he ended it strong with Dash of Downs.
Chris Franjola - www.myspace.com/chrisfranjola
Let’s just start by saying this guy is an absolute professional. First…he promoted the shit out of the show on Myspace…and not in some bullshit way. In a creative way like I would. Plus…he brought a bunch of hot chicks…which is always gonna get you points. He could have sucked…and at the end of the day…we would have gone…”Yeah…but he brought hot chicks.” And to top it off…he killed. He does a ton of riffing…plus the closer with him going to his neighbors house to watch a video of the neighbor fucking an ex-girlfriend is a classic. Franjola is legit folks.
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