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Noted Vandy fan and Nashville native Keith Alberstadt made his triumphant return to the Late Show with David Letterman on April 13, 2012.
Keith’s first Letterman appearance was on February 6, 2009. Here’s that video:
More from Mr. Alberstadt:
KeithComedy.com
Twitter.com/KeithAlberstadt
Facebook.com/keith.alberstadt
Traditionally, on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Zanies puts together an all-star lineup of comedians from Nashville who are off the road and back in town to spend the holiday with friends and family. “Comics Come Home” is a showcase style line-up of the guys (and ladies) who came up through the open mics, starting getting work.. and at some point hit the road to do comedy full time. It’s always fun. If you’re looking for an excuse to ditch your family and go have a few drinks / laughs.. this is the perfect show for you.
This year, our own Keith Alberstadt (“Late Show with David Letterman”, CMT, etc) will host AND headline the event which also features Dan Whitehurst, Dawna Kinne, TC Cope, Chad Riden, Brian Bates and Rick Wey.
Keith Alberstadt grew up the son of a Vanderbilt professor and a craft artist. The result . . . a very clever comic with sharp perception, unmatched creativity, and a treasure trove of unique material. His likable personality and down-to-earth charm invite people into his brand of humor—one that is smart but not brainy and relatable but not hacky.
While performing, Keith takes pride in laughing at himself and his “inner dork”, which he attempts to prove is something in all of us. Current events, popular trends, personal details… Keith shares his witty insight on everything, all the while doing it with a mischievous smile that quickly becomes infectious.
A regular performer for the U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, Keith has been described as “absolutely hilarious” by Armed Forces Entertainment and “a hidden gem” by the Boston Globe. He’s also a contributing writer for Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, National Lampoon and various online magazines.
Here’s a video of Keith’s Letterman appearance:
“Comics Come Home”
Wed. Nov. 23, 2011, 7:30pm
(facebook event)
Zanies Comedy Showplace
2025 8th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37204
Tickets are available online or by calling 615-269-0221.
Over the weekend we’ve been digging through the archives and found a couple better quality copies of sketch videos from Nashville comedians that were previously posted on MangyDog.com and YouTube at lower resolution. We’ve uploaded the cleaner versions to Funny Or Die for your enjoyment:
Comedy And You: An Edu-taining Enter-cation film about stand-up comedy
Featuring Keith Alberstadt, Chad Riden, Dave Young and Jesse Perry, a voice-over from Steve Kane and cameos from several other Nashville comics. Produced by MangyDog Productions. Edited by international idiots, inc. on July 17, 2006.
movie trailer: GNATS! “Terror has never been so annoying”
Featuring Jesse Perry, Chad Riden, John Selby, Melissa Young, Robert Tucker, and Bubba. Produced sometime around September 2001.
Growing up the youngest in a big Catholic family in Nashville, Keith Alberstadt quickly developed a sarcastic tongue as a convenient way to get attention. He delivers that wit on a nightly basis to comedy club, corporate, and college audiences nationwide. Alberstadt is regarded by both peers and fans as a one-of-a-kind performer with a very clever writing style. He has been featured on the Late Show with David Letterman and is a contributing writer to Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update. His new CD “It’s Pronounced ‘Jenkins’” showcases his humor on everything from naming babies and tolerating meatheads to ruining dates and embarrassing nail salon customers.
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.
Just in time for your black friday dollars, here is a sampling of some of the merchandise one could buy from Nashville comics & alumni. Kill two birds with one click – support your local comics AND get all of your shopping done without leaving your home!
Chad Riden‘s “mailbox baseball” shirts:
Keith Alberstadt‘s “One Night Stand” cd:
Lahna Turner‘s tshirts & cd’s:
The Mangy Dog Radio Hour Whoop-Dee-Doo podcast‘s “best-of” cd:
Scot Nery‘s “I heart pancakes” shirt:
Scot Nery‘s “CatchU” how-to juggle dvd:
