Live Comedy L.A.

I really enjoy the comedy show Linda Pine produces once a month at Meltdown Comics. It’s one of the most original comedy experiences in Los Angeles. Nerd comedy…sponsored/free beer from Asahi…in a comic book store…cool stuff. I highly recommend checking this one out. Jonah Ray, the host, is always great. It’s a fun Friday night. Hit the Bosanova for dinner and you have an awesome, inexpensive date. I know…pimp right?

Comedy Meltdown 8: Jason Takes Manhattan

“Rennie: You don’t understand, there is a maniac trying to kill us! New York Waitress: Welcome to New York.”

Date: Friday, July 25th

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Place: The swanktastic Meltdown Gallery at the rear of the store which is located here:
7522 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
90046-3408, US
http://meltcomics.com/

Whom:
ANTHONY JESELNIK
JACKIE KASHAIN
ROB DELANEY
BRIAN ZARIN
ROBERT YASUMURA
Hosted by: JONAH RAY
Sponsored by: ASAHI

In addition to this stellar line-up we are charging NO COVER! Please drink responsibly or designate a driver. Something to be aware of: parking in this neighborhood is dodgy, so please plan accordingly.

Linda Pine produces a stand-up comedy show once a month at Meltdown Comics on Sunset called Comedy Meltdown that is at the top of the list when it comes to professionalism. Yet, some how she pulls it off in a kick-back, nerdy environment that I dig.

The show is free. The beer is free and sponsored (yes…sponsored) by Asahi. You actually have to make a purchase at the store to get free beer…which is genius. It could be a $0.25 comic…doesn’t matter. But it’s a win all the way around for everyone. The lighting is great…the sound system rocks…the comics have their own little room. And check out that huge poster behind the stage. This show kicks ass. I recommend it to everyone. All promoters should aspire to this level of professionalism.

Three comedians I would like to highlight from a stellar line-up: Jonah Ray (who has hosting duties for the monthly show), Chip Pope, and Brent Weinbach:

Jonah Ray is a pro at hosting and did a great job at setting up the other comedians. You’ve heard me use the point guard analogy for hosts - he nailed it. Love that.

Chip Pope was a little unconventional tonight and took on the role of a character name R.O. Mance. A British pop singer from the 80’s. HI-larious! I’m normally not a big fan of this stuff during a stand-up show…but he killed it.

Brent Weinbach might be one of the most talented performers I have seen on stage in a while. I really enjoyed the Russian Alphabet bit…the upper-case letter in particular.

This is a must see show…so stay tuned for next month…definitely a fun Friday night out.