Long Time No See!

See, the thing is, I ordered this new computer desk. Then I had to BUILD the desk. Only the desk didn't come out right. So I had to get a replacement part. Long story short, I was in a hospital for three weeks until doctors could safely remove an Allen wrench from my eye socket.

Anyhow, all the open mic news we got has been incorporated into the page. If you have any shows you're looking to pimp, send the info to chris@dcstandup.com.

Tags: shows, open mics

Some Free Advice

If you're about to drop more than $20 to see a stand-up show because the performer is "famous" -- and they aren't famous specifically as a stand-up -- do yourself a favor. Click around the Web for a few minutes and find out what club experience they have. Movie funny and TV funny are not the same as stand-up funny. The amount of time it takes to write and refine a good stand-up routine is pretty significant, and if the performer is busy on other projects, they won't be at their best.

Sometimes it's cool to see a famous person, but you wouldn't pay $25 to see Michael Jordan bake a ham, would you?

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Keeping it Real

"The Real World" DC was a ratings disaster, but they seem to be getting back to their roots for the next installment: New Orleans. Now that's what ima talkin' about. There's still at least one DC element to this upcoming season, which debuts tomorrow night. Here's a message from Eric Patrick:

"Not sure if this is worth posting on your site but a DC-based comic (talking about myself of course), is going to be on the next season of 'The Real World' on MTV. (Here's the link.)

"I do a lot of comedy on the show, and am pretty sure they include being a DC comic on the bio, so if anyone is interested in watching (and doesn't mind joining the rest of the pre-teens in America on Wednesday nights) it premieres Wednesday, June 30 at 10 p.m."

Open Mics

We've got a couple new open mics to report:

RFD in Chinatown, DC. Brad Ryan and Ralph Cooper are organizing this show in the back room of RFD most Thursday nights. Doors open at 7:30, and the show starts at 8:30. Comics get 5-7 minutes. You can sign up on site, or by e-mailing brad@laughingatbrad.com or rcooperiii@gmail.com.
Address: 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC
Online: RFD site

THE MEETING PLACE in downtown DC. Every other Monday at 7:30, starting July 12. This is part open mic and part showcase. Hosted by Billy McCaleb (billy_mccaleb@yahoo.com). No cover charge, but a two-drink minimum. E-mail Billy if you're interested.
Address: 1707 L St. NW, Washington, DC
Online: Meeting Place web site

Tags: television, open mics