Tracy is widely known for being hilariously crazy on “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock,” but is also known for being a little crazy in real life. Some have wondered where the “Tracy Jordan” act ends and the real Tracy Morgan begins. He can be nuts.

Check out this interview he did on WGN to promote some shows in the Chicago area:

As crazy as Tracy has acted on television, his stand-up comedy is entirely different. When he was scheduled to perform in Denver, The Comedy Works pre-emptively emailed all ticket holders warning them that the performance would be extremely filthy, “We especially want to make sure you are aware that Tracy’s show is very, very dirty. His stand up show is not what you might expect from seeing him on 30 Rock or Saturday Night Live. His show is the most extreme in nature that we can possibly express.” They even offered to refund tickets prices if buyers decided to opt out of the show.

Here’s a couple clips of his stand-up – obviously NSFW:

Still on board?

If you’d like to see Tracy live, tickets are on-sale now, starting at $34.50. If money’s tight, we’ve got you covered. NashvilleStandUp.com will be giving away over 15 pairs of tickets to see Tracy at the Ryman June 3rd at select live shows between now and then AND right here, right now.

Fill out the form below to join NashvilleStandUp.com’s mailing list & register to win a pair of FREE tickets to the show. We’ll announce the winner(s) about a week before the show. Follow N’Sup on Twitter and/or Facebook to increase your chances to win – we’ll give away tickets there and make announcements about which shows around town you can go to if you want to win free tickets.

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Tracy Morgan @ The Ryman Auditorium
Friday, June 3 at 8:00 PM
Tickets start at $34.50
http://www.ryman.com/event/detail/tracymorgan.html

Keith says, “The CD, “It’s Pronounced ‘Jenkins’” was a blast to put together!  Not only does it capture a great night of comedy, but it also features four bonus tracks from shows I did overseas for the troops.  I have always said that performing for the troops was the greatest experience of my career, and I’m thrilled that I’m finally able to share parts of those shows with you.”

Here’s the clip of Keith’s appearance on Late Show with David Letterman:

NashvilleStandUp was lucky enough to get an advance copy of the cd and we’re happy to say Keith has once again made us proud to know him.  “It’s Pronounced ‘Jenkins’” is consistently funny. The performance is a tight set of high quality, well crafted jokes delivered by a seasoned professional. Alberstadt is easily the most disciplined, hard working comic I’ve ever met. Over the last ten years I’ve marveled at the quality of new, evergreen material he generates. That steadfast dedication to his craft is evident in every track.

The four bonus tracks recorded live while Keith was entertaining the troops in Iraq and throughout the Middle East are very entertaining. It’s interesting to hear his material customized for such a specific audience. His stories about performing in a war zone are funny and fascinating to civilians who may not understand some specific military references – but the reaction from those troops demonstrates how well Keith connects with audiences.. even in troubled war zones.

It’s a fantastic cd, beginning to end. Longtime fans of Alberstadt won’t be disappointed and comedy fans new to Keith will no doubt become fans after a listen.

“It’s Pronounced ‘Jenkins’” is now available on Rooftop Comedy, where you can purchase a physical copy or download it on iTunes. It’s the perfect holiday gift, especially for anyone you may know serving in uniform.

Nashville area fans are in luck!

Keith is performing at the Roxy Theater in Clarksville – headlining the  “Comedy on the Cumberland” show benefitting the Humane Society. It’s a fantastic cause and an incredible line-up of comedians: Keith, Dan Whitehurst, X-Man and Hank Bonecutter. If you’re in the area, don’t miss it.

The rest of the week, Keith is at Zanies Comedy Showplace in Nashville – headlining Wednesday and Thursday nights and opening for Jim Breuer Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Get your tickets now.

Enter to win a FREE copy of Keith Alberstadt’s “It’s Pronounced ‘Jenkins’”

Register now to win one (1) copy of the new Keith Alberstadt “It’s Pronounced ‘Jenkins’” cd from NashvilleStandUp.com. We’ll pick a winner on October 17th.

"The Dead Dead: Infinite Superdoom" is available now

Like most great Metal bands, The Dead Dead was formed when two Nashville Comics, Charles Ives and Sean Parrott, moved into a duplex. (Duplexes are SO METAL!) Inspired by the prospect of riches, fame, and trashy women, they decided to record a heavy metal concept album telling the tale of two men’s trek to hold the unimaginable power of the black sword, Infinite Superdoom. A year and a half later, that album was born, with a totally evil cover by Todd Evans at Silverface Designs.

Unfortunately, two months ago, tragedy struck the band when Charles Ives was killed by Satan. According to a letter left by Satan, attached by a pitchfork to the duplex’s front door, Charles had to die because The Dead Dead had “become too evil.” Despite this loss, Sean Parrott has decided to continue the proud tradition of The Dead Dead, bringing heavy metal joy to the hearts of anyone with enough money to afford him and enough women to sate him.

The Dead Dead will be playing on September 6th at 6:30 PM at the open lot near Bongo Java – 107 S. 11th Street, East Nashville. Infinite Superdoom is available at shows for only 5 Dollars. It is also on iTunes and CDBABY.

For more infos:
http://www.myspace.com/seanparrott
http://www.facebook.com/thedeaddead
http://www.myspace.com/thedeaddead
http://www.youtube.com/seanparrottcomedy

Register to win!

Register now to win one (1) of ten (10!) copies of the new “The Dead Dead: Infinite Superdoom” cd from NashvilleStandUp.com. We’ll pick ten winners on September 6th.

If you think you’re funny, come sign up for the open mic portion of the show. We’re giving away $50 to the winner (as decided by the audience and/or host Chad Riden, America’s Favorite Comedian Of All Time) and the LOSERS each get a can of consolation Fresca. Everybody gets 5 minutes. Go over your time and you are disqualified. Limited number of spots available! Don’t be late.

Be there at 8:30 to sign up, show starts at 9.

Music City Bar & Grill
2416 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615.883.2367

no cover! 2-for-1 pints! 21+

(facebook event)

To enter, go to: http://www.wbrnashville.com/lisalampanelli/ and submit a joke to win.

ULTIMATE COMEDY!

Featuring Stand-up, Sketches, and a LIVE LIVE performance by Heavy Metal Comedy Duo: THE DEAD DEAD! TICKETS ARE ONLY 5 BUCKS!
(link to the facebook event)

The I Have No Friends Comedy Contest

Open mic stand-up comedy contest. $50 to the winner (as decided by the audience). Be there at 8:30 to sign up, show starts at 9. Everybody gets 5 minutes. Hosted by America’s Favorite Comedian Of All Time, Chad Riden.
(link to the facebook event)

Zanies presents.. D. L. Hughley

One of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the feature film and television arena, but it was ‘The Original Kings Of Comedy’ that launched D.L. into superstardom. D.L. recently premiered a one-hour comedy special for HBO entitled “Unapologetic.”
(link to the event on Zanies site)

Here is a clip of D.L. from “Def Comedy Jam” –

Music City Bar & Grill
2416 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615.883.2367

no cover! 2-for-1 pints! 21+

Here’s a link to the Facebook event.

ChadRiden.com
MySpace.com/comedychad
YouTube.com/chadriden
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Ok everyone I’m getting desperate now. For those of you who don’t know, I’m in an online comedy competition that started with over 100 comics and they have whittled it down to the Top 10. I’m currently sitting in the 9th position and voting ends on Saturday! If I get into the Top 5 I fly to Austin to compete for $10,000. Which would work great for me now that I have to buy my own Jim Beam. If you haven’t voted yet, please do, it only requires you to sign in and is painless.
Here’s the link. After you click it, you’ll have to scroll through the ten comics until you get to my picture. Click on it and vote where the checkmark is below my picture.

4wix.com
MySpace.com/wixwichmann
FameCast.com
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Nick at Nite invited all moms across the U.S. to send a tape of themselves at their funniest from October 30 and December 14, 2006. In November, the network began holding open calls at various comedy clubs across the country as well.
In January, Kinne told NashvilleStandUp, “I made the five semi-finalist chosen from Raleigh Regional. Next step – they take the 20 regional finalist and pick 12 to go to LA – so send good big karma my way for making it to the 12!!! I feel pretty damn good hitting it to the 20′s – tonights show was packed with some major funny mothers. The celebrity judges were Hal Sparks from “Queer as Folk” and Kim Coles from “Living Single” – they were awesome.”
This year’s competition takes on a different twist, as visitors to nickatnite.com can vote a thirteenth contestant into the semi-finals! nickatnite.com will post footage of the best moms from the auditions, as well as direct submissions – and users to the site can vote for the mom they think should go to the semi-finals. From the semi-finals competition, six moms will be chosen to compete in various comedic challenges.
NashvilleStandUp talked to Dawna about the experience so far..
how many rounds have you been thru?
Just two so far – Audition in Louisville/Memphis and the Regional – it will get really hard core competitive when I get to LA.
what were the auditions like?
These auditions were different in that it’s open to anyone who wants to give it a go – that American Idol flavor was there – some very funny femmes and some that “looked like those weird Australian creatures with big eyes.” Seriously, there were all ranges of talent.
what percentage of the people were professional comics, vs. clueless “hell, I’m funny!” types?
There were probably 5 our 15 typically who were pro or semi pro
how does this contest compare to others you’ve done? (Carnival Comedy Challenge, Last Comic Standing, etc)
It was all women – and the prize is pretty juicy! I’ve met some of the finalist from last year’s season where they got a lot of camera exposure and it has truly helped them get work; some contests will promise the moon and deliver a moon-pie. This one gets you seen by a lot of industry in different areas.
what’s the next step?
Waiting for the call from Nick at Nite as to the 12 going to LA – but truthfully I feel very good about my chances to make the 12 — I felt very solid on my set and my audition and the feedback from the judges was really great. But, this contest, like anything of this nature (i.e., Last Comic Standing), the judges/producers probably already know what they’re looking for for the season, and it will truthfully come down to a “casting” decision as opposed to “who is really the funniest mom in America.” I don’t say that as a criticism necessarily – if I were in the Television Industry trying to make a buck that’s what I would consider too I guess. It’s just important for people who go after these kinds of venues with hopes of getting out there in the public eye, to KNOW no matter what happens you can’t take it personally, the end decision may not be so much about true talent, but rather about ratings and sponsors happy enough to write the big ole checks. So go at these things with the intent to have fun and enjoy the experience and you will, don’t let your comedy life depend on it.
what’s the grand prize?
The grand prize is $50,000 and lots of work, and of course the title “Funniest Mom in America” – really just a stepping stone to my ultimate goal – “Funniest Mom in the Whole Friggin’ Galaxy”
regardless of the results of the contest, what are your plans for the career now that your kids are about to fly out of the nest?
Second verse, same as the first – just constantly working on it all and trying to get it even more right – life, funny, and writing.
do you have any advice for new comics?
Pay attention to what you see being done out there, keep working on yourself and your act and finding your voice and write, write and write – and never throw any thing written away. I’ve found scraps of jokes written in lipstick — the sprig of the idea — just barely there, but not yet mature — but you come across it on a different day – in a different mood – with different colored lenses on and several more years of life under your belt and it finally grows to fruition — sweet and juicy and funny as hell!
do you have any advice for new mothers?
Sell your breast milk to Chad Riden [a reference to one of my MySpace blogs - Chad]. And don’t hide your passions from kids – let them see you go for your dreams – that way they’ll go for theirs’….or they’ll suck the life out of you while they are searching for what they are passionate about…moving in and out of your house, not paying rent, not buying food, not cleaning…..smelling up stuff….breaking your shit and never replacing it……wait what was the question?
got anything you want to promote?
I would like to promote my new super hero powers; with just my eyes, I can inflict a sudden and simultaneous brain freeze, leg cramp and sharp gas pain on my arch rivals. I would also like to promote the use of sterility as a method of birth control in certain rural areas of Alabama.
DawnaKinne.com
MySpace.com/dawnadafunny
Dawna Kinne @ NashvilleStandUp
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