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Tennessean: “Musicians rock comedy: Flight of the Conchords, others use music to get laughs” Misses The Local Angle

NashvilleStandUp.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:47:43 +0000

Today The Tennessean‘s Dave Paulson wrote about Friday’s sold out Flight Of The Conchords show at The Ryman, mentioning Spinal Tap, The Doyle and Debbie Show, Doug Stanhope & The Mattoid (who are at the Exit/In Friday night) and a few Nashville-based funny musicians as well. Read the whole article over at The Tennessean.

It’s an okay write-up, but only okay. Dave could have looked deeper than Nashville’s “funny musicians” to find his local angle. For example..

Lahna Turner

Lahna Turner is a very funny lady who now calls both Nashville and Los Angeles home. She is a fantastic stand-up comic with a sick sense of humor and a knack for writing killer funny songs. She has appeared on NBC, Comedy Central and VH1 and has toured the world.

Occasionally, Lahna produces “The Music City Comedy Show” at Zanies Comedy Showplace – a night of funny people who have music in their comedy acts. In the past, the lineups have included Rik Roberts, Steve Goodie, Wynn Reichert, Sean Parrott, Bucky Habanero, and Shantel Adams.

Rik Roberts

Rik Roberts is a Nashville-based comic who performs hilarious “super-clean” comedy delivered with a little Southern flavor. His act is largely rapid-fire, family friendly stand-up comedy plus some original comedy songs and a little bit of improvisation. Rik has performed at clubs and colleges across the nation, works many corporate events, and also teaches stand-up comedy classes. Rik regularly hosts showcases of his graduating students and headlines at Zanies.

Steve Goodie

Dr. Demento has called Nashville’s Steve Goodie, “One of our most talented 21st-century parodists.” Steve has also appeared on many other radio programs around the nation, including The Howard Stern Show, and The Bob And Tom Show. Every Sunday at 8pm, Steve hosts the show at The Bluebird Cafe, emceeing this renowned evening of songs, keeping it moving along with his nutty witticisms.. and he performs his hilarious songs around Nashville and on the road regularly.

Wynn Reichert uses a tongue-in-cheek delivery to belt out tunes like, “I Need To Get Laid,” and audience favorite, “Sometimes I Wish I was Black.” Wynn is originally from California, lives in Nashville and tours internationally.

Sean Parrott

Sean Parrott has been bringing his charismatic stage presence and a unique point of view to comedy clubs and bars all over the Southeast since 2006. Brought up on Bugs Bunny and Monty Python, Sean is an observational absurdist with a keen eye for finding the humor in everyday life. He was recently a Finalist in the Reader’s Digest Nashville’s Funniest Comic Competition and did voice over work for an animated film, “Back to Life, ” that was featured on the Independent Film Chanel. Sean is also half of musical comedy duo, “The Dead Dead” which has been featured on the hilarious “Mangy Dog Whoop Dee Doo” (visit The Dead Dead online at MySpace & FunnyOrDie). Sean performs regularly at Zanies, is actively involved in the DIY comedy shows around town, and will be featured at the upcoming Mangy Dog LIVE show April 18th at 10pm at the Improv Nashville Comedy Theater.

Speaking of the Mangy Dog Whoop Dee Doo, this Nashville-based podcast consistently features funny songs and parodies and whatnot produced by local professional funny people Jesse Perry, Mark Anundson, the previously mentioned Sean Parrott, Damian Anaya, Brad Edwards and more..

Mark Anundson

Mark Anundson is especially prolific. Not only is he the “Fungenieer” for the Mangy Dog Whoop Dee Doo, but he also hosts WRVU’s wildly popular “Get Up, Stand Up” radio show every Tuesday morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on 91.1 FM & archived online in the horrible RealPlayer format. He also produces hilarious songs for his own funny podcast, Happy For Apathy and has released a cd of his musical fun. He recently headlined the Sunday Stand-up Showcase Showdown And Stuff at the Improv Nashville Comedy Theater, improvising several funny songs on the spot using only his keyboard and his very funny brain.

This isn’t nearly a comprehensive list of ALL the musical comedy acts in Nashville.. but it’s a start. Keep an eye on the NashvilleStandUp calendar for upcoming shows featuring these very funny people.

Chris Loyd & Friends @ Music City Bar & Grill (1/23)

Chad Riden — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:53:57 +0000

The Chris Loyd and Friends Comedy Show
Friday January 23rd, 9pm
Featuring the stand-up comedy of Brian Bates, Joe Southards, Jack Sass, Joel T Wilson and Damian Anaya with your host Chris Loyd.
no cover! 2 for 1 pints! 21+
The Music City Bar & Grill
2416 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615.883.2367
Directions:
- take Briley Pkwy to the McGavock Pike exit (toward Opry Mills)
- turn toward Opryland Hotel
- turn Right @ the 2nd light (after Music Valley Drive)
- pull into parking lot immediately to your right
- “Music City Bar and Grill” is on your left

Sunday Stand-Up Showcase Showdown And Stuff (1/18)

Chad Riden — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:41:18 +0000

6pm every Sunday night
“America’s Favorite Comedian Of All Time,” Chad Riden, hosts a showcase of touring, professional stand-up comedians plus random guest sets from Nashville-based comics and surprise, impromptu sets potentially available for anybody who brings fresh Funny with ‘em.
The show starts at 6pm and ends at 7:30pm – so if you have stuff to do Monday morning, this shouldn’t interfere at all!
Jan 18: Monty Mitchell, Damian Anaya, Iron Comic: Mark Anundson vs. Jesse Perry;
Jan 25: Wynn Reichert, Brian E. Kiley;
Feb 1: NO SHOW! Super Bowl Sunday;
Feb 8: Shawn Tidwell;
Feb 15: Dan Whitehurst, Leslie Nash;
Feb. 22: Joe Southards;
(more TBA)

$5
Tickets available at the door, or in advance online at Brown Paper Tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/49595
The Improv Nashville Comedy Theater
2907 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37204
615.418.0905
http://www.improvnashville.com/
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The Second Annual Ultimate Comedy Christmas Spectacular! (12/14)

Chad Riden — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:22:34 +0000

The Second Annual Ultimate Comedy Christmas Spectacular!
Sunday, December 14 at 8:00pm.
(immediately following this week’s Sunday Stand-Up Showcase Showdown)
“We’re going to put the “Christ” back in Christmas…but not necessarily in the way you would expect!”
Featuring hilarious comedy by Mark Anundson, Brad Edwards, Jesse Case, Damian Anaya, and hosted by Sean Parrott. You’ll see SKETCHES! SONGS! and STAND-UP! All that for ONLY 5 AMERICAN DOLLARS! Might as well spend them now, they’ll be worthless in another month!
Here’s a clip from last year’s show:

The Improv Nashville Comedy Theater
2907 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37204
615.418.0905

http://www.improvnashville.com/

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9/26: Ultimate Comedy In Space (Bongo Java)

Chad Riden — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:33:16 +0000

ULTIMATE COMEDY IN SPACE
Friday, September 26th @ 9pm
Starring: Joe Southards, Damian Anaya, Brad Edwards, Sean Parrott.
Bongo After Hours Theater
2007 Bellmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212
$5
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Win Free Tickets: Jackasses Of Comedy @ Zanies 3/9, 3/10

Chad Riden — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:41:58 +0000

Friday March 9th and Saturday March 10th, The Jackasses Of Comedy bring their snarky remarks, slander and slams to Zanies Comedy Showplace in Nashville. Doing a series of late-show-only performances (9:45pm on Friday & 11:15pm on Saturday), the Jackasses probably aren’t the best choice for your next church group outing.. but if you like politically incorrect, socially irresponsible, adult-themed stand-up – put down the bong and come out to the show.
The line-up for these shows includes “The Tennessee Tramp” Janet Williams, “America’s Favorite Comedian Of All Time” Chad Riden, “Improvisational Genius” Jesse Perry, and “Token Minority Comedian So It’s Not Just Whiteys” Damian Anaya. The Nashville Scene recently wrote, “Las Vegas has the Rat Pack, and Tennessee has this loose consortium of stand-up comedians.” Leave it to the Scene to encapsulate the sharp-tongued, anti-establishment spirit of the Jackasses Of Comedy with such a contemporary, hip reference and a word like “consortium”. Sigh. Regardless, they’re right.. the Jackasses are pretty much the modern-day Frank Sinatra – Dean Martin – Sammy Davis, Jr. – Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop’s of the state. Come on out to check out Chad Riden’s creepy glass eye.
Want tickets? Register now! (EDIT: Registration has ended.)

We’ll give away two (2!) sets of two (2!) tickets to each of the two (2!) shows. Winners will be announced right here on Thursday, March 8th.. and will be notified by email.
MySpace.com/tntramp
MySpace.com/jackassesofcomedy
Zanies.com
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