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Old Chicago Comedy On The Rocks Open Mic

Old Chicago Comedy On The Rocks Open Mic

Old Chicago in LoDo (14th & Market) runs an open mic night every Wednesday at 8:30.  It’s hosted by Jesse Carter of Agitated Productions and is followed by a contest (complete with cash prize) and a headlining act.  Anyone can perform in the open mic just by talking to Jesse before the show. Performing in the [...]

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Stand Up Comedy Discipline

Stand Up Comedy Discipline

What’s the difference between a good comedian and a not-so-good comedian?  Jokes, folks.   A comedian without jokes is like a cat without claws and eyes.  It’s not much of a cat, really.  If a comedian is going to survive and (potentially) thrive, he’s got to develop jokes. As I’ve mentioned before, the quality of [...]

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My Stand Up Routine

My Stand Up Routine

Thus far, I have managed to accomplish some work in the field of stand up comedy.  By “some work”, of course, I mean “I have made a complete ass of myself”.  In any case, it’s hilarious…here, have a listen: Apr 18 Standup by wolsamnoraa If you don’t understand the part about Tourette’s Syndrome, you’ll just [...]

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Buckin’ Harley’s Open Mic

Buckin' Harley's Open Mic

Buckin’ Harley’s is an open mic comedy show on Monday nights, located at 1451 Cortez St, Denver, CO, 80221, (303) 487-0020. THE GOOD: Buckin’ Harley’s has an excellent stage: it’s well lit and has lots of space to roam around. Buckin’ Harley’s gets out just in time to make it to the Lion’s Lair for a [...]

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When Did I Know That I Wanted To Be A Comedian?

When Did I Know That I Wanted To Be A Comedian?

I’ve wanted to be a comedian since as far back as I could remember.  There were two distinct moments in my life that initiated my desire.  When I was in preschool, I vividly remember two teachers discussing the difference between the spelling of a male “comedian” and a female “comedienne”.  One of the teachers made [...]

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Being A Comedian Takes Practice

Being A Comedian Takes Practice

I went to the Old Chicago in LoDo last night for yet another open mic.  The way the open mic works at the Old Chicago is that first there’s a comedy contest featuring the talents of several local comedians which is followed by a headliner.  Last night’s headliner was a guy named Matt Baetz, who, by his [...]

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I’m A Veteran

I'm A Veteran

Hey, folks! Well, I did it again.  Another open mic under my belt.  That brings the tally to two which pretty much makes me an old timey veteran of comedy (Look out Jeff Foxworthy, here I come!).  Okay, maybe not just yet.  But, once again, I had a lot of fun. Jessica and I went [...]

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