Nashville Comedy News 2003.07.09
a "service" of www.NashvilleStandup.com

Look what's going on tomorrow!

BOILER ROOM THEATER presents "YOU CAN'T SAY #&@* IN FRANKLIN!"
   Thursday, July 10, 8-10 p.m. at the Boiler Room Theater in Franklin
Road. An exciting night of crap-free entertainment, featuring standup
and sketch comedy from Damian Anaya, Matt Sterling, Jesse Perry and
Chad Riden. Admission is just a mere $5.  The Boiler Room Theater is
located at 230 Franklin Road. For more information: call 615-516-6806.

Using the NashvilleStandup patented "Laughs Per Dollar" ratio, this
looks to be the funniest damn show this year.. so don't miss it!


Later this month, July 26 to be exact, we'll christen a new
comedy-friendly venue here in Nashville: The Christopher Pizza Company
over on Demonbruen. Right now the line-up includes Chad Riden, Jesse
Perry, and Tim Northern. The management and staff over there are really
cool people and they're excited to have comedy at their new place. If
this show goes well, we'll be back there for monthly chuckle-fests...
so show up and support live, local comedy!


Some of you have already noticed the new NashvilleStandup online store!
Buy a shirt or a frisbee or something.. all the proceeds  go to the
promotion and support of Nashville Comedy:
http://www.cafeshops.com/nsup/


Also, check out the NashvilleStandup message forum over at MangyDog.com
- local comedy fans and comedians both are over there now, talking
about you behind your back! Get over there and defend yourself:
http://www.MangyDog.com/forum/


Finally, the July schedule is online, so visit
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com for the latest listings.

--
Thanks for putting up with my crap,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadMRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Nashville Comedy News 2003.07.22
..a very special episode of Oprah, courtesy of
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Hey look! New shows:

-- CHRISTOPHER PIZZA CO. presents:
   "A Slice of Funny," Saturday, July 26 at 8 pm. Pizza, beer and standup
comedy from "Star Search" finalist TIM NORTHERN, plus JESSE PERRY, MATT
STERLING, and CHAD RIDEN. Christopher Pizza  is located at 1524-A
Demonbreun Street.  Admission is FREE. For more info, call 615-300-1550.

The management and staff over there at Christopher Pizza are really
cool people and they're excited to have comedy at their new place. If
this show goes well, we'll be back there for monthly chuckle-fests...
so show up and support live, local comedy! (Print out this email, and
present it to the wait staff for ONE FREE BEER during the show courtesy
of NashvilleStandup.com. Limit one per customer.)

-- PARADISE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE presents:
Standup comedy in the style of BET's Comic View. 9pm Sundays, $5,
Paradise Restaurant and Lounge is at 1520 Hampton St., for more info,
call 615-228-4747.

-- PRIZM presents:
"Comedy, hip-hop and house," a live comedy show, 9-11pm Sundays, 18+,
Prizm is at 15128 Old Hickory Blvd., for more info, call 615-837-8608.

-- SPRINGWATER presents STANDUP COMMANCHE:
Friday, July 25th, 9 p.m. A variety show with house band the Swindlers
featuring local comics, live music, juggling, "Jesus and The Clown"
and much carrying on. Show starts at 9 p.m., but a soul funk DJ will be
spinning before and after the show, so come early and stay late!  21 &
over only. Springwater is located at 115 27th Ave N. For more
information: call 615-300-1550.

The rest of the schedule is up at http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/


Also, we've been hit with requests from standup comedy festivals
looking for comics.. If you're a comedian, visit these websites for
more details:
http://www.laughacrossamerica.com
http://www.comedyconnection.tv


Visit the new NashvilleStandup online store!
Buy a shirt or a frisbee or something.. all the proceeds  go to the
promotion and support of Nashville Comedy:
http://www.cafeshops.com/nsup/


Also, check out the NashvilleStandup message forum over at MangyDog.com
- local comedy fans and comedians both are over there now, talking
about you behind your back! Get over there and defend yourself:
http://www.MangyDog.com/forum/




--
Thanks for putting up with my crap,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadMRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Nashville Comedy News 2003.08.21
..sweet, sweet revenge from
www.NashvilleStandup.com


The Great White Stanhope Returns!

The big news is that the legendary Doug Stanhope is back in Nashville,
doing shows at Zanies tonight thru Sunday. If you like standup comedy,
go see this show. No excuses! Doug is a comic genius and has been
favorably compared to Bill Hicks many times.

Last time Doug was in town I saw all of his performances each night he
was here. They were all different.. I heard something new every time.
It was all great stuff. Since then, Doug has had a few tv shows here
and there and recently took over hosting duties at the Man Show.. but
don't let that fool you. Doug is NOT a "turds and peckers"
boobie-obsessed idiot comic. He's not really political either.. but his
subject matter is daring. He doesn't do "shock" material for the sake
of shocking people.. but he does challenge the crowd to question what
they've been spoon-fed from the media, politicians and religions. Most
importantly, Doug is extremely funny.

If you've signed up for this list, you have at least *some* interest in
comedy.. that being the case, I can say with confidence that you would
be very, very foolish to miss Doug's act. I think it's $15 at the door,
which isn't bad at all. I paid $70 a seat for my wife and I to go see
Seinfeld.. but for a fraction of that you can go see the funniest
comedian out there working today. Go! Go to every performance you can
get into.. you won't be sorry.

(Check out Doug's new website: http://www.DougStanhope.com/ )


Last Thursday Laugh-In

Next week, NashvilleStandup returns to the Christopher Pizza Company
for this month's installment of the "Last Thursday Laugh-In" show. The
first show there was a great success, so we've scammed them into
letting us take over their stage the last Thursday of each month at 10
pm.  What better way is there to spend your time than with pizza, beer
and standup comedy from Nashville's funniest comedians? This month's
featured comics are Dave Young and Robert Reeves. Admission is FREE.
Christopher Pizza is located at 1524-A Demonbreun Street. For more
info, call 615-300-1550.


The schedule has been updated over on the site, so check it out:
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/


Visit the new NashvilleStandup online store!
   Buy a shirt or a frisbee or something.. all the proceeds go to the
promotion and support of Nashville Comedy:
   http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/store/


Also, check out the NashvilleStandup message forum!
Local comedy fans and comedians both are over there now, talking about
you behind your back! Get over there and defend yourself:
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/forum/



--
Thanks for putting up with my crap,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadMRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Nashville Comedy News 2003.09.24
..an all-star salute to
www.NashvilleStandup.com


N'Sup Invades Chattanooga
NashvilleStandup takes the show on the road with "THE ORIGINAL REGIONAL
SUPERVISORS OF COMEDY" (we're not exactly KINGS, just middle-management
types*) featuring Damian Anaya, Jesse Perry, Chad Riden, Matt Sterling,
Jason Williams and sketch comedy from www.MangyDog.com. Admission is
just $5 (or $2 with a student ID!). THIS FRIDAY, September 26, 2003 @
9pm at the Comedy Catch (3224 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN). If you
or someone you know will be in the Chattanooga area Friday night, be
sure to get out there! For more info, call 615-300-1550.

Mary Mack In The Scene
Mikelle Budge (that's Mary Mack to you) was written up in the Nashville
Scene's "A Face In The Crowd" feature last week. She gave props to her
peeps, mentioning NashvilleStandup TWICE, and plugged the Christopher
Pizza show she'll be appearing at TOMORROW. Check out the Scene's
archives to read it:
<http://www.nashvillescene.com/cgi-bin/
article.cgi?story=Back_Issues:2003:September_18-
24_2003:Columns:A_Face_in_the_Crowd>

Last Thursday Laugh-In at Christopher Pizza
It's that time again.. every last Thursday of each month at 10 pm,
pizza, beer and hilarious standup comedy comes together like a tsunami
of funny! TOMMOROW's show features media-maven Mary Mack and the very
funny Craig Smith. Christopher Pizza is located at 1524-A Demonbreun
Street. For more info, call 615-300-1550.

Tim Northern's First CD
Recorded a few months ago at Zanies, Tim Northern's first cd (trickily
titled "Tim Northern's First CD") is now available! Featuring 12 tracks
of hilarious comedy, the cd is currently for sale at Tim's shows (he'll
be headlining at Zanies October 15 & 18) and will be on sale at
www.timnorthern.com very soon.

Murfreesboro Open Mic
A new place to rock the mic! Starting Thursday night, October 2nd,
around 8pm.. a new stand-up comedy open mic begins in the Inferno bar
in the old 527 Mainstreet Bar across from the square in Murfreesboro.
Keep an eye on the N'Sup forum for more info:
<http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/forum/>

Cantina BarCar Show
The Cantina BarCar show is the longest running regular stand-up comedy
open mic in Nashville.. but how long will it last? If you don't want to
see the show go away forever, show up and support live local comedy! It
certainly wouldn't hurt to buy a drink or two, either. Also, if you've
ever thought about getting up on stage for the first time, this is the
place to go. Let's take it to the stage, sucka!

Mangy Dog
Even if you can't catch the MangyDog magic at Chattanooga's Comedy
Catch Friday night, you can enjoy the hilarity from Mangy Dog
Productions wherever you are right now! In fact, studies show that
MangyDog.com is the leading provider of funny things to waste your time
on while screwing around on the 'net at work**. Check out all their new
funny crap:
<http://www.MangyDog.com/>

Zanies Turns 20!
Zanies celebrated twenty years of bringing their funny ha-ha's to
Nashville last week with SNL's Kevin Nealon. Congratulations to Zanies!

Visit the new NashvilleStandup online store!
Buy a shirt or a frisbee or something.. all the proceeds go to the
promotion and support of Nashville Comedy:
<http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/store/>

The October schedule is now up at the site.. check it out:
<http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/>


DISCLAIMERS:

* NashvilleStandup.com does not intend to typecast all Nashville-based
comics as "middle-management types." We're fully aware that some comics
are "entry-level" drones, that some are much like ladder-climbing "go
getters" coming up thru the ranks, and that still yet others are on
fire, burning white with glorious god-like intensity. Forgive us for
inferring otherwise.

** NashvilleStandup.com would like to point out that the line "studies
show that MangyDog.com is the leading provider of funny things to waste
your time on while screwing around on the 'net at work" is an outright
lie. We've conducted no studies, but that doesn't mean you can't spend
every waking moment online laughing at the things MangyDog.com has
waiting for you. Go.. now:
<http://www.MangyDog.com/>


--
Thanks for putting up with my crap,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Nashville Comedy News 2003.10.15
"Giving props to our peeps on the rizzle! Straight outta
www.NashvilleStandup.com,
boyeee!"


TONIGHT ONLY!
"A Night Of Comedy with Wix Wichmann" at Zanies Comedy Showplace - also
featuring Dave Young and "Star Search" finalist (and Nashville favorite) Tim
Northern.
Tonight, Wednesday October 15th. $5 (or "$2.50 a butt cheek") with a 2 drink
min.
Doors open at 7, show starts at 8 pm. Call 615-269-0221 for reservations.

Here's the coolest part: Tim Northern will be recording his second cd there
tonight!
He recorded and released his first cd earlier this year.. and is already doing
his
second one. Tim said he listened to the first recording and couldn't stop
thinking
about all the other material he didn't do.. so here we go again! For $5, (or for
any
price now that I think of it) this is going to be a damn good show. It's too
good to
even describe with words.. so instead, I'm going to let the vibes flow thru and
communicate telepathically.* See you at Zanies tonight!



NEW SHOWS ON THE SCHEDULE!

-- BREAST CANCER BENEFIT @ FIDDLE & STEEL GUITAR BAR:
  Nashville comedians and musicians will perform to raise money for Breast Cancer
research Sunday, October 26th at the Fiddle & Steel Guitar Bar in Printer's
Alley in
Downtown Nashville. Comics include: Darrell "D" White, Chad Riden, and many
more.
For more info, visit www.NashvilleStandup.com.

-- CHRISTOPHER PIZZA CO. presents:  "Last Thursday Laugh In" on the last
Thursday
of each month at 10 pm.  Pizza, beer and standup comedy from Nashville's
funniest
comedians.  This month: Chad Riden, Damian Anaya and Matt Sterling on October
30th. Christopher  Pizza is located at  1524-A Demonbreun Street. Admission is
FREE.
For more info, call 615-300-1550 or visit www.NashvilleStandup.com.

-- D'S NUTS @ JESSE ZANE'S NASHVILLE NIGHTS:
  Darrell "D" White and his "Nuts" return! Tuesday, October 28th.  Featured
comics
include Wix Wichmann and Star Search finalist Tim Northern.   Jesse Zane's is
located
at the corner of Church Street and Printer's Alley in Downtown Nashville. For
more
info, visit www.NashvilleStandup.com.

-- PRIZM NIGHTCLUB presents:   **
  The "Laughing is Livin' Tour" stops in Nashville for a live comedy show hosted
by TC
Cope every other Thursday night. Doors open at 8 pm, showtime is 9 pm. Must be
18+ to enter the club. Prizm is at 15128 Old Hickory Blvd. (near the Nolensville
intersection). For more info, call 615-837-8608  or visit
www.NashvilleStandup.com.

-- TheComedyChaosCrew presents OPEN MIC NIGHT IN MURFREESBORO:
  Every Thursday night starting at 8:15 pm. Signup at 8pm, other rules and
regulations
announced at the show. Funniest comedian wins a prize, and will qualify for a
winners-only showdown for cash prizes. Upstairs at the Inferno bar in the old
527 W.
Main Street Bar across from the square in Murfreesboro. For more info, visit
www.NashvilleStandup.com.

-- The Mary Mack Show:
  Nashville's favorite female comic takes the stage 8pm, Thursday, October 23rd
at
Bean Central coffee and beer place for "comedy, music, and maybe a court
reporter -
there is also a silent auction, but we're not allowed to discuss it." Cover
charge is just
$2.99. Bean Central is "on Nashville's West End Ave., near the Ham place and the
Bike
place." Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should ANYONE miss this show. For more info,
visit www.NashvilleStandup.com.


** Note the changes in the PRIZM show.. it WAS on Sunday nights, but it is now
every
other THURSDAY night.


Also, don't forget the longest running open mic in the area:

-- COMEDY NIGHT AT CANTINA BAR CAR:
        The "Nashville's Funniest Person" open mike stand-up contest begins at 8
p.m.
every Tuesday night.    Come early to sign up or just enjoy the FREE comedy and
cheap booze. The work-shop atmosphere features local regulars, nationally
touring
acts trying out new material, and the occasional lunatic wacko.  The Bar Car is
located
in Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South. For more information: call 615-300-1550
or visit www.NashvilleStandup.com.


The BarCar show has REALLY been kicking the last few weeks.. it's a great
sampler of
the various Nashville comedians, drinks are fairly cheap and it's a fun time for
everybody.. so tell your friends and join the cult of people who've turned
Tuesday
night into their weekend party night.


Visit the new NashvilleStandup online store!
  Buy a shirt or a frisbee or something.. all the proceeds go to the promotion
and
support of Nashville Comedy:  <http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/store/>

Hang with the local comics over in the NashvilleStandup.com discussion forum:
<http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/forum/>

Thanks for supporting live comedy in Nashville!



DISCLAIMER:

* The use of "vibes" as a communication tool is not recommended for individuals
with
a family history of heart conditions or psychological disorders. Pregnant women
and
the elderly should consult a physician before use. Negative attitudes will be
returned
to sender, postage due. Void where prohibited. Free your mind, and your behind
will
follow.




--
Thanks for putting up with my crap,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadMRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

A quick and dirty reminder:

The Cantina / Bar Car shows every Tuesday night at 8 pm have been
REALLY hot recently.. SO hot, in fact, that they've let us set up a
special show this week:

We'll forgo the "Nashville's Funniest Person" open mike stand-up
contest, and instead present 8 hand-picked comics to do 10-minutes
each. The crowd will pick the funniest person, who will win a $100 bar
tab.. which *could* mean drinks for everybody (or one REALLY drunk
comic - either way, it's sure to be fun).. so show up!

This Tuesday, Nov. 4, features comedians Steve Kane, Mary Mack, Craig
Smith, Matt Sterling, Dan Whitehurst, Wix Wichmann, Jason Williams and
Dave Young.

Showtime is 8:30 pm, admission is $3.

The Bar Car is located in Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South.

For info, visit www.NashvilleStandup.com or call 615-300-1550.

Nashville Comedy News 2003.11.11
a collection of inspirational hymns from www.NashvilleStandup.com

CANTINA ROCKS EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT:
The N'Sup Showcase at the Cantina Bar Car last week was incredible. The
house was packed with people buyin' booze and laughing loudly. All the
comics did a great job.. but Mary Mack was the crowd favorite, walking
away with a $100 bar tab, a Golden Fresca Award and a smile on her
face. The next showcase show will be December 2nd, so make your plans
now.

Don't forget about the regular Cantina Bar Car open mic contest - every
other Tuesday night at 8:30. Comics who are consistently funny there
get a chance to move up to the special Showcase shows. Every week we
get together and hilarity ensues.


WEDNESDAYS IN NOVEMBER: MATT & CLAY @ ZANIES:
If you've ever wondered what the future holds for comedy, you're not
alone (or perhaps you are.. really, it doesn't matter). If you'd like
to see the future of comedy* first hand, don't miss Matthew Sterling
and Clay Wombacher - appearing at Zanies Wednesday, November 12, 19,
and 26 at 8 p.m. Matt & Clay combine live sketch comedy, short films,
and all manner of silliness to create very funny and unique "comedy
that's good for the soul".  Nobody should miss these shows - there
isn't a reason good enough to pass this up.


CRAIG SMITH - CANNED HAM - NEIL HAMBURGER @ THE END:
On November 16th at 9:30, Nashville's own Craig Smith will walk out
onto the stage at The End. After his funny oddball routine, a guy who
calls himself Canned Ham will perform. Then, the anti-comedy of Neil
Hamburger. Last week, when Hamburger was on Late Night with Conan
O'Brien, Conan mentioned this show.. so chances are, it'll be packed.
Get there early, and have $7 in your hands.


NASHVILLE COMICS ON STREAMING WEBCAST:
Local yokel Geoff Breedwell hosts a weekly webcast from 8 until 10 pm
every Sunday night over at <http://wnyd.coms.ph/> . Last week, Mark
Anundson made a funny guest appearance - singing some improvised songs
and doing the Nashville comedy scene proud. This Sunday, MangyDog.com's
Jesse Perry went head-to-head with KeithComedy.com's Keith Alberstadt
in a no-holds-barred comedy show-down. This was one of the funniest
things I've heard recently.** Jesse and Keith's mutual "hate" for each
other has quite often been the funniest thing about the weekly shows at
the Cantina Bar Car and it transplanted pretty well to the broadcast
arena without losing a drop of venom. Geoff plans on having other
Nashville comics as guests on his show in the future.. so keep an eye
on NashvilleStandup.com for the latest details.


NASHVILLE COMICS ON MANGYDOG.COM:
Three Nashville-based comedians have written columns for MangyDog.com
recently:
JESSE PERRY - In "Action Jackson", Jesse talks about his gig as a
feature act in Jackson, Tennessee on Halloween:  "You just can't
compete with Satan and his unholy Skittles."
DANNY LIMOR - in "Barry Martin", Danny pays tribute to the late Barry
Martin: "When I met Barry, the first thing he did was make fun of the
way I dressed and the color of my hair. It was safe to say that I liked
Barry right away."
KEITH ALBERSTADT - in "Baseball, Beantown, and Jumping Monkeys (in
bed)", Keith reveals his shameful love of the Mets: "I will always
cheer for them, even if they make stupid trades or continue to pay a
catcher who couldn’t throw out Stephen Hawking."


NASHVILLE STANDUP FORUM:
Discuss All Things Nashville Comedy with Nashville comics and fans!
<http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/forum/>


NASHVILLE STANDUP STORE:
Support live, local comedy and get some handsome clothes at the same
time!
<http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/store/>



DISCLAIMERS:

* Matthew Sterling and Clay Wombacher's very smart, extremely funny and
creative comedy shows are one *possible* "future of comedy". There are
*many* possibilities.. among them "All Fart Jokes, All The Time". Which
possible future will become reality? THAT is up to you. Come to Zanies
Nov. 12, 19 and 26. Bask in the glory of this high-quality comedy.
Laugh your ass off. Rest assured, that by supporting this great show,
you have assisted in making sure the future of comedy will be so lucky
as to be anything like what you will witness. It's going to be a damn
good show.

** By "This was one of the funniest things I've heard recently," I (of
course) mean: "Suck it, Mets!"

Nashville Comedy News 2003.12.01
a friendly punch in the face from www.NashvilleStandup.com

Here's a few highlights from the upcoming schedule:

TOMORROW NIGHT: THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH (since last month) -
Every man, woman and larvae in Nashville knows that the "Nashville's
Funniest Person" open-mic stand-up contest (8 p.m. every Tuesday night
at the Cantina Bar Car in Cummins Station) is funny every week.. but
not everybody knows that the first Tuesday of each month, the open-mic
is replaced by The NashvilleStandup.com Showcase Show featuring the
Best of the Best doing their best for all the rest. The next showcase
show (TOMORROW - Tuesday, Dec. 2) features comics Tony Sprott, Christy
Eidson, Damian Anaya, Joe Southards, Jason Williams, Robert Reeves, Lee
Woodward, and Mark Anundson. Admission is $3, and drinks are still
really cheap. Happy hour is from 5 to 8. If you only go to one comedy
show a month, this is the one to go to. The Cantina Bar Car, Cummins
Station, 209 10th Ave. South. Info: www.NashvilleStandup.com or
615-300-1550.

FRIDAY NIGHT: BONGO JAVA -
Two shows the evening of December 5th (8 p.m. and 10 p.m.) featuring
the stand-up comedy of Matt Sterling, Mary Mack, Jason Williams, Chad
Riden and more really funny comedians*. $5 cover (or $3 with college ID
or a really good excuse for being poor). Bongo Java, 2007 Belmont
Avenue. Info: www.NashvilleStandup.com or 615-300-1550.

IN A COUPLE WEEKS: THE NATIVE ENGINE COMEDY SHOW -
Monday, December 15th, at The End. The stand-up comedy of Damian Anaya,
Mary Mack, Jesse Perry, Robert Reeves, Carla Rhodes, Chad Riden, Craig
Smith, Tony Sprott, and Matt Sterling plus a house band. Doors open at
9, showtime is 9:30. Admission is $5. The End, 2219 Elliston Place.
Info: www.NashvilleStandup.com



Other things of interest:
- The NashvilleStandup Forum: a message board with comedians and fans.
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/forum/
- The NashvilleStandup Store: t-shirts and stuff that support Nashville
comedy!
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/store/
- MangyDog: funny columns, time wasting games and other stuff to do
while on the clock at work:
http://www.MangyDog.com/



DISCLAIMERS:

* These comedians could have been described as "alternative" if
"alternative" hadn't become "mainstream" at some point. Therefore, they
would almost be "alternative to alternative" comics if that didn't
sound so pretentious and jack-assy. Even though this show is at a
coffee house, rest assured nobody will be wearing any berets or reading
Haikus about Friedrich Nietzsche. See, this is just long winded and
nonsensical.. that's why it just says "really funny comedians." Trust
me, it'll be fun.

Just a quick update from www.NashvilleStandup.com -

TONIGHT ONLY! THE NATIVE ENGINE COMEDY SHOW:
Monday, December 15th, at The End. The "funnier than Jihad" stand-up
comedy of Damian Anaya, Mary Mack, Jesse Perry, Robert Reeves, Chad
Riden, Craig Smith, Tony Sprott, and Matt Sterling. Host Craig Smith
says, "If you don't support local comedy, you probably support
terrorism." Doors open at 9, showtime is 9:30. Admission is $5. The End
@ 2219 Elliston Place in Nashville.


Also, the Murfreesboro open mic is no longer housed at the Inferno
Bar.. check it out -

BLUESBORO BAR (MURFREESBORO):
7-9 p.m. every Thursday night, comics compete in an open-mic standup
comedy contest. $5 cover. 21+ only. Comics sign up at 6:30. BluesBoro
Bar @ 114 N. Church Street in Murfreesboro.


As always, check www.NashvilleStandup.com for the latest show schedules
& info updates.


Thanks for supporting live comedy in Nashville! Without you, there is
no us.. so help promote The Funny. You could get a neat
'NashvilleStandup.com' tattoo on your forehead.. or go around the
office and set N'Sup as the home page for everybody's browser.. or
forward this email to everybody you've ever met.. or link to us from
your website.. or maybe just show up at these shows, get liquored up
and laugh with us.


The gift-giving season is right around the corner.. shop the
NashvilleStandup store for all your propaganda needs!
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/store/


The NashvilleStandup forum is back! Check it out:
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/forum/

Nashville Comedy News 2004.01.13
an infectious disease spread by
www.NashvilleStandup.com


Huge thanks to everybody who supported Nashville comedy in 2003! It was
a great year with a lot of highlights.. and this new year already looks
like it's going to top the last. NashvilleStandup is already planning
shows in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Ashland City, Hermitage, Murfreesboro,
Franklin.. and even a *few* in Nashville. Without butts in the seats
these shows wouldn't happen and without the great word of mouth from
YOU, we never could have grown as much as we have. Thanks again.


NEW SHOWS:
If you've been checking the site, you saw a couple shows in new venues
in the last couple weeks: a New Years Eve "D's Nuts" show at Boots
Reverb in Printers Alley, the "Native Engine" show at The End on
Elliston Place and the "Smokin' Comics" show at Liquid Smoke in
Murfreesboro. All of these were fun shows on nice stages - we'll be
back there again, so be sure to come out.


LAST COMIC STANDING:
Oh, big news.. The Semifinals for NBC's Last Comic Standing are coming
to Nashville. Zanies is one of only six clubs in America showcasing for
Last Comic Standing. See the final twelve contestants compete for their
shot at stardom Tuesday, January 27 at 8:00 pm. Doors will open at 7:00
pm and admission is complimentary to the first 250 people ONLY. Look
your best - the show will be filmed for the show on NBC!

Are you a comedian interested in auditioning?

Open Call Auditions will run from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday, January
27 at Zanies. Bring your best 3 minutes. There are NO advance sign-ups.
Please call the Last Comic Standing Hotline for further information:
818-526-2331 or visit http://www.NBC.com/


TONIGHT ONLY - N'SUP BAR CAR SHOWCASE:
NashvilleStandup.com presents a showcase of Nashville's very best local
comedians instead of the normal Tuesday night Bar Car open-mic.
Tonight's show features comics Nikki Catania, Mary Mack, Jesse Perry,
Chad Riden, Matt Sterling, Lee Woodward and Dave Young competing for a
$100 bar tab. Previous showcase winner Mark Anundson will host the
show. Seating begins at 7 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is $3. The
Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South. Info: 615-300-1550. A
link to MapQuest directions are at http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/


NEXT WEEK - THE NATIVE ENGINE COMEDY SHOW:
Monday, January 19th, at The End. The stand-up comedy of Mark Anundson,
Mary Mack, Jesse Perry, Carla Rhodes, Joe Southards, Jason Williams,
Ryan Williams and Dave Young. Host Craig Smith says, "If you don't
support local comedy, you probably support puppy torture." Admission is
$5. Show begins at 9 pm. The End, 2219 Elliston Place.


NEW MONTHLY SHOW - LIQUID SMOKE (MURFREESBORO):
Smokin' Comics Night - check out Middle Tennessee's hottest comedians
for a great night of fun and laughs! Monday, February 9th @ 9:00pm -
the standup comedy of Mark Anundson, with friends (TBA). No cover. Beer
specials and high quality cigars available. Liquid Smoke is at #2 N.
Public Square in Murfreesboro. Info: 615-217-7822 or
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/


OTHER STUFF:
- The NashvilleStandup Forum: the greatest message board on the planet
that features Nashville-based comedians and fans.
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/forum/

- The NashvilleStandup Store: t-shirts and stuff that supports
Nashville comedy!
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/store/

- MangyDog: funny columns, time wasting games and other stuff to do
while on the clock at work:
http://www.MangyDog.com/


SHAMELESS WHORING:
Tonight, at the Bar Car.. Nikki Catania, Mary Mack, Jesse Perry, Chad
Riden, Matt Sterling, Lee Woodward and Dave Young will be competing for
a $100 bar tab. One of those people is going to win. When that person
wins, if you go up to them and congratulate them on having done a great
job and act like you supported them the whole time.. chances are
they'll buy you a drink. So come out tonight, and yell really loud for
all the comics, so you can honestly say to whoever wins, "I was hoping
you'd be the winner!"


As always, the latest info is at http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/ .
Go now. Go often. Go tell all your friends.


--
Thanks for putting up with my crap,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Nashville Comedy News 2004.01.30
who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
www.NashvilleStandup.com


LAST COMIC STANDING:
What a blast this week was! Comics came from all over the country to
audition for NBC's Last Comic Standing 2 cast. Many Nashville-based
comedians gave it a shot, but only Keith Alberstadt, Tim Northern and
Wix Wichmann got selected to perform in Tuesday evening's semi-finals
showcase. They represented Nashville comedians well.. and all put on
great performances. Two other comics from out of town were selected to
move up to the next level.. but we're proud of all the Nashville comics
who tried out.

Some photos from the day are online at:
<http://www.chadriden.com/gallery/nsup_20040127>

WSMV interviewed several local comics for their newscasts, and a few
local papers covered the event as well:
<http://tennessean.com/local/archives/04/01/46083136.shtml?
Element_ID=46083136>
<http://www.theleafchronicle.com/news/stories/20040130/go/318168.html>

After the merriment at Zanies, the Bar Car was rocking! Thirty three
comics did the legendary open mic.. the show was about 3.5 hours long,
and it was great. Thanks to everybody who came out to party!


TONIGHT ONLY!
Some sort of wackiness is going down over on Vanderbilt campus. Chad
Riden, Jesse Perry, Mary Mack and Matt Sterling will all be performing
and it's open and free to the public, and I believe it starts at 8 p.m.
in the Student Rec Center on Natchez Trace. I hear there are two major
ways to get there:
1. Wedgewood Ave/21st Ave (Hillsboro Pike) continue along Wedgewood
toward West End and turn RT on Natchez Trace, pass by athletic fields
and turn LT into Medical Center Parking. This is a large surface lot
and there should be no problem parking there at night. Walk across the
street (toward the track) and up a slight hill to the Student Rec
Center.
2. West End Avenue to Blakemore (?), turn at the Am South Bank, this is
a RT turn. First light is Natchez Trace, turn left, continue to Medical
Center Parking lot on left, walk across the street (toward the track)
and into Student Rec Center.


BAR CAR SHOWCASE:
This month's NashvilleStandup Showcase at the Bar Car looks like it's
going to be the best show since, well, last week. The first Tuesday of
every month, N'Sup presents a showcase of Nashville's very best local
comedians instead of the open-mic. The next showcase show will be
February 3rd and features comics Keith Alberstadt, Dawna Kinne, Robert
Reeves, Carla Rhodes, Craig Smith, Jason Williams, Ryan Williams and
Lee Woodward. Admission is $3. The Bar Car is in Cummins Station, 209
10th Ave. South. Info: www.NashvilleStandup.com or 615-300-1550.


T.B.G. - LAUGH OUT LOUD:
7:30 pm, February 6th & 7th at Truth Beauty & Goodness Coffee house in
Ashland City. Hilarious comedy from some of NashvillStandup's finest!
No cover, but we'll guilt-trip you into donating $5. TBG serves
specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, bottled water, ciders, soups and
sandwiches. It is an alcohol free & smoke free environment. 116 North
Main Street, Ashland City Tennessee across from the courthouse.  Info:
www.NashvilleStandup.com or 615-300-1550.


RENEGADE COMEDY TOUR:
Feb. 8 - 8pm @ Exit/In. Local sensations Mary Mack and Jesse Perry open
up for Joe King, Brian Green and Michael Gull's Renegade Comedy Tour
("a full blown, balls out, no holds barred, uncensored comedy show with
a rock and roll edge"). Contact Ticketmaster for tickets. Exit/In is at
2208 Elliston Place. Info: www.NashvilleStandup.com or 615-321-3340.

Nashville Comedy News 2004.02.24
long-stemmed laughs covered in chocolate from
www.NashvilleStandup.com

There are several one-night-only shows coming up that are all
must-see's:

-- THE JESSE PERRY ROAST:
Bar Car, Tuesday, March 2nd, 8:30pm. Join roastmaster Chad Riden and
Nashville's funniest comics for a lovely, angry, soul-cleansing evening
of booze and bile as they trash MangyDog.com's Jesse Perry. $3 cover.
Donations go toward the support of NashvilleStandup.com. The Bar Car,
Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South. Info: 615-300-1550 or
www.NashvilleStandup.com.

-- THE NASHVILLESTANDUP.COM ROAD SHOW (CHATTANOOGA):
Mar. 5, 2004 @ 9 pm. NashvilleStandup.com takes the show on the road!
This show features some of Nashville's funniest comics: Mark Anundson,
Danny Limor, Mary Mack, Jesse Perry and Chad Riden. $5 (or $3 with a
funny excuse). The Upstairs Showroom at The Comedy Catch is at 3224
Brainerd Road in Chattanooga. Info: 615-300-1550 or
www.NashvilleStandup.com.

-- TIM NORTHERN & WIX @ ZANIES:
Wix Wichmann (Jim Beam's favorite spokesman) and Star Search finalist
Tim Northern (the Godfather of Nashville comedy) bring the funny to
Zanies Comedy Showplace Sunday, February 29 at 8:00 pm. $10 admission,
2-item minimum. Get your tickets in advance, this show is going to sell
out! Zanies is at 2025 8th Avenue South, Nashville. Information for
this and other Zanies shows: 615-269-0221, or www.Zanies.com

Well, crap.. that email got cut off  here's more:

-- FRED ARMISEN @ THE END:
Saturday, February 28th. The End, 2219 Elliston Place. I *believe* the
doors open at 8 with a band opening up for Fred.. I'm told he might be
going up as late as 10, BUT you should get there early, 'cause this
will sell out fast. Nashville comic Matt Sterling has a review:

-------------
For those unaware of Fred's prodigious talents, he's a supporting cast
member on "SNL," which, like many people affiliated with that program,
means that he's remarkably talented and unique, although encumbered by
the fact that America will never discover his genius because he's on
"SNL."

Fred's a quirky comic performer who is frequently likened to Andy
Kaufman. Admittedly, his character work is often bizarre and absurd
like Kaufman's, but more than anything, he seems to possess Kaufman's
ability to inhabit his characters so fully during his performances that
it can be difficult for some audience members to know whether or not
they're even watching a "character" piece. Of course, these people are
stupid, hopelessly lost individuals, but that's not the point... The
point is that unlike most sketch performers, Fred never winks at the
audience or tips his hand so to speak. Once he adopts a facade, it
sticks for the duration of the piece. I think it's worth noting that
before Fred pursued comedy full time, he was a member of the Blue Man
Group.

- Matt Sterling
-------------

So, yeah, go. See you there!


Also, don't forget about our regularly scheduled shows:

-- BAR CAR OPEN MIC:
The "Nashville's Funniest Person" open-mic stand-up contest, 8:30 p.m.
every Tuesday night. Come early to sign up or just enjoy the FREE
comedy and cheap booze. Hosted by MangyDog.com's Jesse Perry, the
work-shop atmosphere features local regulars, nationally touring acts
trying out new material, and the occasional lunatic wacko. Admission is
free. The Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South. Info:
615-300-1550 or www.NashvilleStandup.com.

-- LIQUID SMOKE (MURFREESBORO):
Smokin' Comics Night - check out Middle Tennessee's hottest comedians
for a great night of fun and laughs! Monday, March 8th @ 9:00pm - the
standup comedy of Mark Anundson, with friends Jesse Perry, Rob Haynes,
Dan Whitehurst, Carla Rhodes and Lee Woodward. $3 cover. Beer specials
and high quality cigars available. Liquid Smoke is at #2 N. Public
Square in Murfreesboro. info: 615-217-7822 or www.NashvilleStandup.com.

-- NASHVILLESTANDUP.COM SHOWCASE:
   The first Tuesday of every month, NashvilleStandup.com presents a
showcase of Nashville's very best local comedians instead of the Bar
Car open-mic. The next showcase show will be April 6th, due to the
Jesse Perry Roast on March 2. Admission is $3. The Bar Car, Cummins
Station, 209 10th Ave. South. Info: 615-300-1550 or
www.NashvilleStandup.com.

-- NATIVE ENGINE COMEDY SHOW:
Monday, March 22nd, at The End. The "funnier than Jihad" stand-up
comedy of Craig Smith and friends (TBA). Host Craig Smith says, "If you
don't support local comedy, you probably support terrorism." 9 pm.
Admission is $5. 18+. The End, 2219 Elliston Place.  Info:
www.NashvilleStandup.com.

-- STAND-UP OR SIT DOWN:
Thursdays at 7 pm, Jesse Zane's Nashville Nights. Hosted by Darrell "D"
White, this stand-up comedy revue features some of Nashville's best
comics. Doors open at 7 for a hot appetizer buffet which is free with a
two-drink minimum. Showtime is 8 pm. No cover. Jesse Zane's Nashville
Nights is at 308 Church Street, near Printer's Alley in downtown
Nashville. Info: 615-242-9773 or www.NashvilleStandup.com.

-- T.B.G. - LAUGH OUT LOUD:
8 pm, March 19th & 20th at Truth Beauty & Goodness Coffee house in
Ashland City. Hilarious comedy from some of NashvilleStandup's finest!
TBG serves specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, bottled water, ciders,
soups and sandwiches. It is an alcohol free & smoke free environment.
$5 cover, or $3 with a funny excuse. 116 North Main Street, Ashland
City Tennessee across from the courthouse. Info: 615-300-1550 or
www.NashvilleStandup.com.


Also, some news:

- Keith Alberstadt's second cd: "One Night Stand" will be available
when he comes back home to do a week of shows at Zanies mid-March. Be
sure to come see him perform and get the new album. His first one was
great and made the other comics all jealous.. but this one is REALLY
good.. and now we all hate Keith even more.*

- Nashville's comedy scene is being discussed right now over in the
MangyDog.com forum. Check it out: http://www.MangyDog.com/forum/

- The N'Sup store is a great way to support local comedy. Buy a shirt,
and keep the dream alive:
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/store/


DISCLAIMER:
* We don't really hate Keith.. but we DO hate Jesse Perry. Boy does
that guy get people fired up! We're going to destroy him, too:  The
Jesse Perry Roast - Nobody is safe. Some will live. Some will die.
Everybody will laugh. Bar Car, Tuesday, March 2nd, 8:30pm.


--
Thanks for putting up with my crap,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

NashvilleStandup Update

Just a quick reminder about this week's shows:

Tuesday, March 2nd: Bar Car is the place to be for the JESSE PERRY
ROAST. The tables are turned on Mr. Smarmy Smart Ass as the Nashville
comics embrace their hate and succumb to the Dark Side. Come see comics
turn on each other.. brother against brother.. nobody is safe (except
for the wonderful comedy fans who come out to support the cause.) It's
a mere $3 cover, and donations will be accepted to support
NashvilleStandup.com.
8:30pm @ The Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South. Info:
615-300-1550.

Wednesday, March 3rd: Zanies will have an extra special Open Mic at 8
pm featuring the extremely funny Matt Sterling & Mary Mack (among
others) and the headliner.. Pat Dixon. Pat is based out of Atlanta, but
has been on the road working for a long time. He's a great supporter of
NashvilleStandup.com.. a Zanies favorite and just recently made his
Comedy Central debut on Premium Blend. Pat's career is on the verge of
skyrocketing.. and as a special treat to YOU the NashvilleStandup
mailing list member, Pat would personally like to invite you to come
see him for the low, low price of $5. So, show up early Wednesday night
at Zanies and enjoy the show.. 'cause it's an incredible lineup for
just $5 (plus two item minimum).


Also, if you know somebody in these areas.. forward 'em this:

THE NASHVILLESTANDUP.COM ROAD SHOW (CHATTANOOGA):
   Mar. 5, 2004 @ 9 pm. NashvilleStandup.com takes the show on the road!
This  show features some of Nashville's funniest comics: Mark Anundson,
Mary Mack, Jesse Perry, Chad Riden and Dave Young. $5 (or $3 with a
funny excuse). The Upstairs  Showroom at The  Comedy Catch is at  3224
Brainerd Road in Chattanooga. Info: 615-300-1550 or visit
www.NashvilleStandup.com.

LIQUID SMOKE (MURFREESBORO):
   Smokin' Comics Night - check out Middle Tennessee's hottest comedians
for a great night of fun and laughs! Monday, March 8th @ 9:00pm - the
standup comedy of Mark Anundson, with friends Jesse Perry, Rob Haynes,
Dan Whitehurst, Carla Rhodes and Lee Woodward. $3 cover. Beer specials
and high quality cigars available. Liquid Smoke is at #2 N. Public
Square in Murfreesboro. info: 615-217-7822.


--
Thanks for putting up with my crap,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Want free Zanies tickets? On certain nights, if you mention a specific
Nashville comic's name at the door, you can get in for free! This
Wednesday is one of those nights.. if you'd like free admission for you
and a friend, reply to this email asap!

www.NashvilleStandup.com

Nashville Comedy News
2004.04.28
over-hyped sensationalism from NashvilleStandup.com


SUPPORT LIVE NASHVILLE COMEDY:

Sure it's nice outside, but that doesn't mean you can't come enjoy
live comedy at night!
Comedy Central be damned, there's a very strong comedy scene right
here in Nashville.
Support these comedians before it's too late! Many are soon
"graduating" from the
NashvilleStandup community and moving on to bigger cities and/or
hitting the road this
month! For example:

Keith Alberstadt - Keith has been a Nashville-based comic for 8 or 9
years or so. He has
been funny for at least the last three years.* About a year ago, he
went full-time on the
road and is only able to stop in Nashville a few times a year. This
week, he's at the 5th
Annual Boston Comedy & Movie Festival and I hear he's doing really
well. Good luck to
Keith! Check out http://www.KeithComedy.com to see where he'll be
next.

Rob Haynes - This college student is a newcomer to the Nashville
comedy scene, but has
improved rapidly over a very short time and has proven to be one of
the funniest regulars
in town (if you don't count everybody else*). With the school year
ending, Rob will return
to East Tennessee. He'll be doing shows regularly in Johnston City
and Knoxville.. but
won't be in Nashville very often after next week. He'll be back in
the fall.. but if you haven't
seen this guy over the last few months you've missed out on some
really funny original
material from a fun and funny guy.

Mary Mack - The most creative female comic I've ever seen. Very
subtle, very character-
driven, very funny. Everybody who knows this girl loves her, despite
the fact that she's a
hate-mongering racist.* Every Nashville comic has a crush on her, and
audience members
seem to want to hug her after her shows. She recently traveled to
compete in California's
Funniest Female Contest (photos are here: <http://
www.funniestfemale.com/2004/
photos325.htm> ), and unfortunately for Nashville, will be
permanently moving away. She
has already vacated her apartment and is hitting the road for a
summer tour. If you missed
her, don't worry - she'll be on tv before you know it. She's going to
be huge.. and if you've
been a regular at N'Sup shows over the last year, you know why.
Mary's site is http://
www.MaryMackComedy.com

Tim Northern - Tim is largely considered "The Godfather of Nashville
Comedy" - he's been
instrumental in keeping the scene alive and fun for over 10 years..
and has been working
the road regularly for quite a while.. but ever since appearing on
Star Search last year, his
schedule has blown up (and so has his scorching case of herpes*)! Tim
has been doing
shows all over the country, but still calls Nashville home. Whenever
he's in town, he's out
at these local shows, supporting the cause on stage and off. The next
time he'll be
performing in town is May 3rd at the Native Engine: East Side show at
Radio Cafe (see the
details below).

Carla Rhodes - International superstar Carla Rhodes is graduating
college this month, and
is moving to New York City! She has been up there almost every
weekend over the last few
months performing, being interviewed and having fun (streaming video
of Carla having
this "fun" is available for $25 a month on some "entertainment"
websites*). Carla started
performing comedy in clubs when she was just 13 years old.. and we've
been lucky to have
her in our little underground cult these last few years. It's a sad
thing to see her go, but at
the same time it's exciting 'cause we all know she's going to
continue to be successful in
NYC. Be sure to get all the latest Carla news from:
http://carlarhodes.com

There are many more funny and unique people doing hilarious, original
comedy right here
in Nashville. Most of these shows have a minimal cover charge, if
any, and offer drink
specials. See these people now, while it's still cheap to see them
live!


UPCOMING SHOWS:

--AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE:
May 22nd, a heap of Nashville comics will perform around 10:30 at the
American Cancer
Society Relay for Life in Centennial Park. It's in support of a good
cause.. so come out and
watch the show unless you are pro-cancer. Info: ww
w.NashvilleStandup.com

-- BAR CAR: The first Tuesday of every month, NashvilleStandup.com
presents a showcase
of Nashville's very best local comedians instead of the open-mic. The
next showcase show
will be May 4th featuring Mark Anundson, Tommy Joyce, Robert Reeves,
Chad Riden and
special guest headliner Danny Limor. Admission is $3. The Bar Car,
Cummins Station,
209 10th Ave. South. Show info: 615-300-1550 or visit
www.NashvilleStandup.com - Bar
Car: 615-259-4875

On the other Tuesdays each month, Bar Car hosts the "Nashville's
Funniest Person" open-
mic stand-up contest at 8 p.m. Come early to sign up or just enjoy
the FREE comedy and
cheap booze. Hosted by MangyDog.com's Jesse Perry, the work-shop
atmosphere features
local regulars, nationally touring acts trying out new material, and
the occasional lunatic
wacko. Admission is free. The Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave.
South. Show info:
615-300-1550 or visit www.NashvilleStandup.com - Bar Car: 615-259-4875

-- BILL COSBY:
The Minnie Pearl Cancer Fund & LIpscomb University proudly present:
Bill Cosby. April 30,
2004 at 8pm in the Allen Arena at Lipscomb University. Tickets are
SOLD OUT!

-- GEORGE CARLIN with DENNIS BLAIR:
One of the America's first counter-culture comedians, comedy's bad
boy has the distinct
ability to hold society's hypocrisies and idiocies up to the light.
7:30pm Thu., May 6,
Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., $37.50-$57.50, through
Ticketmaster, 615-255
-9600 or www.ticketmaster.com

-- LIQUID SMOKE (MURFREESBORO):
Smokin' Comics Night - check out Middle Tennessee's hottest comedians
for a great night
of fun and laughs! Monday, May 10th @ 9:00pm - the standup comedy of
Mark Anundson,
Tim Northern, Matt Sterling, Jason Williams, Joe Southards, and Tommy
Joyce. $3 cover.
Beer specials and high quality cigars available. Liquid Smoke is at
#2 N. Public Square in
Murfreesboro. info: 615-217-7822 or visit www.NashvilleStandup.com

-- THE NASHVILLESTANDUP.COM ROAD SHOW (CHATTANOOGA):
May 7, 2004 @ 9 pm. NashvilleStandup.com takes the show on the road!
This  show
features some of Nashville's funniest comics.. conveniently delivered
to your front door!
The lineup includes: Tony SanAntonio, BW Davis, Ryan Williams, Criag
Smith, Chad Riden,
and the magic of Matt Sterling and Clay Wombacher. $5 (or $3 with a
funny excuse). The
Upstairs  Showroom at The  Comedy Catch is at  3224 Brainerd Road in
Chattanooga. Show
info: 615-300-1550 or visit www.NashvilleStandup.com - Comedy Catch:
423-629-2233.

-- NATIVE ENGINE: EAST SIDE (RADIO CAFE):  Monday, May 3rd, at Radio
Cafe. The stand-
up comedy of Craig Smith, Tim Northern, Robert Reeves, Jesse Perry,
Damian Anaya, Ryan
Williams, Dave Young. Showtime is 8pm, admission is $3. Radio Cafe is
at 1313 Woodland
Street in East Nashville. Info: 615-262-1766 or visit
www.NashvilleStandup.com

-- NATIVE ENGINE (THE END):  Monday, May 24th, at The End. The
stand-up comedy of
Craig Smith and "a frenzy of troubled comics". This show will launch
the "Mock The Vote"
movement - Nashville comics will be encouraging people to register to
vote at a table set
up at the show. Details available soon at www.NashvilleStandup.com -
(this monthly show
has proven to be one of the funnest nights out in Nashville  - it is
highly recommended as
a must-see event). Showtime is 9 pm. Admission is $5. 18+. The End,
2219 Elliston Place.

-- T.B.G. - LAUGH OUT LOUD:
  8 pm, May 15th at Truth Beauty & Goodness Coffee house in Ashland
City. Hilarious
comedy from some of NashvilleStandup's finest! TBG serves specialty
coffees, teas,
smoothies, bottled water, ciders, soups and sandwiches. It is an
alcohol free & smoke free
environment. $5 cover, or $3 with a funny excuse. 116 North Main
Street, Ashland City
Tennessee across from the courthouse. Info: 615-300-1550 or visit
www.NashvilleStandup.com

Zanies' schedule is always included at www.NashvilleStandup.com check
in often for
complete listings.. and be sure to visit their site at www.Zanies.com.


HELP NEEDED!

NashvilleStandup.com is a not-for-profit organization with a mission
to promote middle
Tennessee's growing stand-up comedy scene and the Nashville-based
comedians that
help make it a success. The website is the only resource for complete
local stand-up
comedy show listings and news and serves as a centralized hub of
information for
comedians and comedy fans. NashvilleStandup sponsors and produces
live comedy shows
featuring an impressively diverse mix of comedians and comedy styles
both in the
Nashville area and on the road. Regularly receiving compliments from
traveling comedians
who pass through town, NashvilleStandup.com hopes to one day change
Nashville's
nickname from "Music City" to "Comedy Town" (or perhaps "Funnyville"
- we're still
undecided on that part).

Want to help the cause? We need:
  - (2 or more) 9+ GB ATA hard drives
  - blank dvd-r discs
  - empty dvd cases
  - blank cd-r discs
  - screen printing setup
  - large outdoor banner/sign to tie up in front of venues

  Other ways to help:
  - show up at the shows and bring friends
  - forward this email to friends, send them to N'Sup & ask them to
join our mailing list
  - post show blurbs / flier images on Nashville websites
  - print / duplicate / distribute fliers
  - buy a t-shirt or other N'Sup merchandise available at
www.NashvilleStandup.com/store/
  - donate money via the PayPal button on the site
  - go to large, big name comedy shows in other venues (Ryman, TPAC,
etc.) and hand out
N'Sup fliers to people leaving


N'SUP FLIER CAMPAIGN '04:

There are several times in the near future, when N'Sup is organizing
a concerted effort to
flier the area:
Apr. 30 - 8pm: Bill Cosby (Allen Arena / Lipscomb University)
Apr. 30- May 2: Nashville River Stages (Downtown area)
May 6 - 7:30pm: George Carlin (Ryman)

We'd like to put a NashvilleStandup flier in the hands of every
person as they walk out of
those shows.. but we need help! Any volunteers who would be willing
to stand outside the
exits handing out fliers should reply to this email or call
615-300-1550.


N'SUP FORUM:

Nashville comedians and fans alike are wasting time while on the
clock at work by posting
messages in the MangyDog.com forum! Some of it's funny, some of it's
interesting, some
of it is just plain stupid. Check it out:
http://www.MangyDog.com/forum/


COMEDY AND YOU:

Speaking of MangyDog.com (and what a fine site that is, by the way..
so funny! wow, those
guys are geniuses.) - The MangyDog guys have released a new short
film called "Comedy
and You" - Newly archived footage, designed to teach YOU about the
magic of stand-up
comedy! Featuring 6-year-old Jeremy C., Dave Young, Jesse Perry, Chad
Riden, Candice
Self, Keith Alberstadt, a voice-over from Steve Kane and cameos from
several other
Nashville comics.. this Edu-taining Enter-cation film is pretty
funny. Fire up your
broadband connection and click on over to:
http://www.MangyDog.com/clips/


DISCLAIMER:
* indicates an outright lie told not out of malice, but instead out
of boredom. Help prevent
boredom! Enjoy live comedy shows as often as possible.


Thanks for supporting NashvilleStandup.com!

Your pal for life,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

NASHVILLESTANDUP.COM ANNOUNCES MOCK THE VOTE CAMPAIGN

NASHVILLE, TN, May 17, 2004 -- The Nashville comedy scene has reached
revolutionary proportions. Every week, there are numerous comedy shows
staged around town, organized by the city’s growing troop of stand-up
performers and behind-the-scene supporters. While some of these shows,
such as the Bar Car Open Mic, have been running for years, new gigs are
sprouting up at a frenzied pace, spurred on by crowds that beg for a
unique outlet and a voice more representative of current trends. These
events are poised to move beyond the realm of sheer entertainment and
into something much more momentous. Despite their humorous tone,
Nashville comedians are serious about effecting a change of face that
extends past mere pomp and circumstance. It has become ever clearer
that audiences demand accountability from their entertainers. The local
comic community’s enthusiasm and dedication to brightening the mood of
its eager public has met with an overwhelmingly positive reception, and
the time has come to use this power to an even greater end.

On this inspiration, members of this burgeoning scene have banded
together and developed a plan destined to provoke a response that
parlays laughter into action. NashvilleStandup.com, the most
comprehensive resource and undisputed home base for comedy in the
region, has announced its sponsorship of a groundbreaking new
initiative: introducing Mock the Vote. In a boldly proactive move to
further involve friends and fans of Nashville comedy,
NashvilleStandup.com will be hosting onsite voter registration at
select events throughout the summer and fall.

Both major presidential candidates in the 2004 election have
demonstrated their ambivalence about our state’s role in the eventual
outcome through a distinct lack of attention. It is the goal and
commitment of NashvilleStandup.com and its affiliates to express our
sincere concern for the state of affairs while convincing all
interested parties of their ability to have true influence and impact.
We are confident in the personal and overall importance of making a
decision and acting upon it. NashvilleStandup.com encourages you to
come out and participate in this exciting and unprecedented movement.

The Mock the Vote campaign will officially launch at the May 24th
installment of the Native Engine Comedy Show. This monthly event at The
End on Elliston Place has joined other established and emerging shows
on the vanguard of Nashville’s progressive comedy scene. Stay tuned for
news on Mock the Vote’s future appearances and other Nashville comedy
endeavors, or visit www.NashvilleStandup.com for more information.

Contact: Craig Smith (host and creator of the Native Engine Comedy
Show) at nativeengine@... or 615-397-4318; Chad Riden
(Nashville comic and administrator of NashvilleStandup.com) at
chad@... or 615-300-1550.



--
Thanks for supporting NashvilleStandup.com,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Nashville Comedy News
The secrets of the Ancients passed down from generation to generation and now to
you..
from
www.NashvilleStandup.com

Oh, wow.. exciting new shows on the horizon:

  -- BOO'S AT THE BOARDWALK:
  Starting TONIGHT - a new show every Wednesday at 8pm at the Boardwalk on
Nolensville
Road. This stand-up comedy competition brought to you by Wix and Jim Beam
features
three paid performers and nine open-mic'ers each week.  See local and touring
comedians
compete for a $250.00 prize. You'll see professional comics working out new
material, but
better than that, you'll also see real wannabee comics bomb humiliatingly before
your very
eyes! Either you're laughing with them, or laughing at them, but laughing
nonetheless!
Think you're funny? Get on stage and find out what naked really means.  June
16th
features: Dan Whitehurst, Mark Anundson, & Damian Anaya. 8pm show, sign-ups at
7:
30pm. Boardwalk is at  4114 Nolensville Pike Questions? Email Wix at
boardwalkboos@..., or call Boardwalk: 615-832-5104.


-- ZANIES - THE NASHVILLESTANDUP LATE SHOW:
11:15pm, June 19th. $15 at the door, 2-item minimum. Chad Riden, Damian Anaya,
Jesse
Perry, Matt Sterling & Clay Wombacher, and Mary Mack. Zanies Comedy Showplace is
at
2025 8th Avenue South, Nashville. Information for this and other Zanies shows:
615-269
-0221, or www.NashvilleStandup.com.

We really need your support for this show.. if we can get butts in the seats,
Zanies will let
us do more shows like this. It's $15 at the door, but a *limited* number of
tickets are
available for FREE to members of the N'Sup mailing list - call 615-300-1550 or
reply to
this email asap.


  -- T.B.G. - LAUGH OUT LOUD:
  8 pm, June 19th at Truth Beauty & Goodness Coffee house in Ashland City.
Hilarious
comedy from some of NashvilleStandup's finest! TBG serves specialty coffees,
teas,
smoothies, bottled water, ciders, soups and sandwiches. It is an alcohol free &
smoke free
environment. This month: Damian Anaya, B.W. Davis, Jimmy Kelley, Jesse Perry,
Matt
Sterling. No cover, but donations are appreciated. 116 North Main Street,
Ashland City
Tennessee across from the courthouse. Info: 615-300-1550.


  -- NATIVE ENGINE (THE END):
  Monday, June 21st, 9pm at The End. Hosted by local comic upstart and native
Nashvillian
Craig Smith, Native Engine has been a monthly event at stalwart rock n? roll
venue The End
since December 2003. Featuring a changing lineup of the regions funniest and
most
unique comedians, the Show has attracted a diverse and growing audience. The
unexpected tempo and unconventional commentary consistently surprises fans and
keeps
them coming back, always ready to laugh, whether in spite of themselves or in
wholehearted agreement. Native Engine has the same iconoclastic abandon and
tenacity of
the do-it-yourself punk scene that helped skew Craig's world view. The
newly-launched
Mock the Vote campaign encourages attendees to register to vote at the show,
making
good on its promise to incite an emphatic reaction. The June 21st show features
comedy
overachievers Damian Anaya, Mark Anundson, BW Davis, Chad Riden, Tucker Forrest,
Tommy Joyce and special guest Mary Mack. 18&up, 9pm, $5. The End,  2219 Elliston
Place, 615-321-4457.


  --THE DEATH OF CRAIG SMITH:
  9pm, July 10th at Hair Of The Dog. A comedy show of tragic proportions, opening
with a
short film by Matt Sterling, and featuring an hour long set from The Native
Engine Comedy
Show's Craig Smith. 1831 12th Ave. South, Nashville. Info: 615-386-3311.



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  - The NashvilleStandup Forum: the greatest message board on the planet that
features
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comedy!
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  - MangyDog: funny columns, time wasting games and other stuff to do while on
the clock
at work:
<http://www.MangyDog.com/>


Thanks for your support! Forward this email to everybody you've ever met..
spread The
Funny far and wide!

Nashville Comedy News 2004.06.21
That little voice in your head that keeps screaming about
www.NashvilleStandup.com

Just a quick update about some of this week's shows..

-- NATIVE ENGINE (THE END):
TONIGHT!! Monday, June 21st, 9pm at The End, featuring comedy
overachievers Damian Anaya, Mark Anundson, BW Davis, Chad Riden, Tucker
Forrest, Tommy Joyce and special guest Mary Mack. Hosted by local comic
upstart and native Nashvillian Craig Smith, Native Engine has been a
monthly event at stalwart rock n roll venue The End since December
2003. Featuring a changing lineup of the regions funniest and most
unique comedians, the Show has attracted a diverse and growing
audience. The unexpected tempo and unconventional commentary
consistently surprises fans and keeps them coming back, always ready to
laugh, whether in spite of themselves or in wholehearted agreement.
Native Engine has the same iconoclastic abandon and tenacity of the
do-it-yourself punk scene that helped skew Craig's world view. The
newly-launched Mock the Vote campaign encourages attendees to register
to vote at the show, making good on its promise to incite an emphatic
reaction.
18 & up, 9pm, $5. The End,  2219 Elliston Place, 615-321-4457.

-- BAR CAR - OPEN MIC CONTEST:
TOMORROW, JUNE 22: SPECIAL BARBARA LATA TRIBUTE / FUND RAISER: A very
special night of laughs and good times in honor of the late Barbara
Lata. Donations will be collected for the Barbara Lata Fund. If you can
not attend, feel free to send a contribution to:  Rock Solid Security
C/O The Barbara Lata Memorial Fund; 548 Rosedale Drive; Nashville, TN
37211.
The "Nashville's Funniest Person" open-mic stand-up contest, 8pm every
Tuesday night. Come early to sign up or just enjoy the FREE comedy and
cheap booze. Hosted by MangyDog.com's Jesse Perry, the work-shop
atmosphere features local regulars, nationally touring acts trying out
new material, and the occasional lunatic wacko. Admission is free.
The Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South. Show info:
615-300-1550, Bar Car: 615-259-4875.

   -- BOO'S AT THE BOARDWALK:
Every Wednesday at 8pm at the Boardwalk on Nolensville Road. This
stand-up comedy competition brought to you by Wix and Jim Beam features
three paid performers and nine open-mic'ers each week.  See local and
touring comedians compete for a $250.00 prize. You'll see professional
comics working out new material, but better than that, you'll also see
real wannabee comics bomb humiliatingly before your very eyes! Either
you're laughing with them, or laughing at them, but laughing
nonetheless! Think you're funny? Get on stage and find out what naked
really means.  June 23rd features: Jesse Perry, Dave Young, and Brian
Covington with guest host Chad Riden.  8pm show, sign-ups at 7:30pm.
Boardwalk is at  4114 Nolensville Pike Questions? Email Wix at
boardwalkboos@..., or call Boardwalk: 615-832-5104.


REMEMBER: For every person you forward this to who joins our cult, you
get an extra FREE seat on the golden chariot that will fly us all to
Comedy Heaven. Give the gift of laughter AND save your friends.. the
Promised Land awaits!

--
Thanks for supporting NashvilleStandup.com,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Nashville Comedy News
2004.09.03
"More fun than kicking Screech* in the nuts."


When you think "Nashville in the summer time" you think "stand-up
comedy", right? I know I do. Nothing beats the heat quite like sitting
in a nice, air-conditioned bar laughing like an idiot. Nothing beats a
cold, crisp, delicious beer.. even if it's being thrown in your face
because somebody "don't take too kindly" to them smart remarks.** Ahh,
summer.

There's a lot going on in the world of NashvilleStandUp. Before I clue
you in on all the happenings, let me remind you about the big show
TONIGHT:

   -- BAR CAR - N'SUP SHOWCASE:
The first Tuesday of every month, NashvilleStandup.com presents a
showcase of Nashville's very best local comedians instead of the
regular Tuesday night Bar Car open-mic. This show features the weekly
winners, local favorites and the occasional surprise guest competing
for a $100 prize.
Tonight's show is hosted by Jesse Perry and features Damian Anaya, Jeff
Havens, David Ridings and Ryan Williams. As a special bonus,
NashvilleStandUp alumni LANDON LYON will perform as well. This is a
MOCK THE VOTE event, where Nashville comics will encourage the audience
to vote, and be registering voters at the show. Admission is $3. The
Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South. Show info: 615-300-1550,
Bar Car: 615-259-4875.

I'll see you there. Let me know you read this message and I'll buy you
a drink. On with the news..


One of the touring comics from Nashville was on national tv last
month.. KEITH ALBERSTADT is a funny, funny man.. and he was one of the
comedians making fun of various country music videos in CMT's "20
Funniest Videos". The footage they used of Keith was hilarious stuff..
if they rerun that show, be sure to look for him. Also, check out
http://www.keithcomedy.com/ for all of the latest Keith News.

Freelance writer Martin Brady (The Scene, etc) has reviewed "Hey,
That's Funny! Comedy's Greatest Hits" for NashvilleStandUp.com. Martin
calls it "a superb sampler that will be enjoyed over and over by comedy
fans" - so you might want to check it out. Read the whole review here:
<http://www.nashvillestandup.com/index.php?feature=HeyThatsFunny>

N'Sup will begin advertising on Comedy Central on Comcast very soon.
Several VERY funny commercials have been produced and more are on the
way.. so watch for them. Want to help out? There's a couple things you
could do: TONIGHT, we're filming another ad after the Bar Car Showcase.
Come out to show (starts at 8pm!) and stick around and maybe we'll put
you on tv. Can't make it out? Donate a couple bucks toward the cause! A
little would go a long way. Click the "PayPal: donate" button on
www.NashvilleStandup.com and send what you can. We're doing God's work,
people.. help us out.

"Mock the Vote" is N'Sup's voter-registration effort throughout the
2004 Presidential Campaign. We're debating politics on the forum (
http://www.NashvilleStandUp.com/forum/ ) and registering voters at
selected shows leading up to the election in November. The upcoming
Mock.. shows are:
Aug. 3 - 8pm: N'Sup Showcase (Bar Car)
Aug. 23 - 9pm: Native Engine Comedy Show (The End)


N'SUP SPOTLIGHT
Upcoming shows of special interest:

-- TOMORROW NIGHT: The BOO'S AT THE BOARDWALK Final Competition for
$250! The previous winners of the contest return for the final contest.
This is going to be a great show.. the competition is strong.. look at
this lineup: Mark Anundson, Brian Covington, Joe Southards, Nate
Bargatze, Damian Anaya, Jeff Havens, and some old guy who calls himself
"Blue". This is a show you won't want to miss. 8pm show. Boardwalk is
at  4114 Nolensville Pike Questions? Email Wix at
boardwalkboos@..., or call Boardwalk: 615-832-5104.

   -- BONGO JAVA N'SUP SKETCH COMEDY SHOW:
   Saturday, August 7th at 9pm. $3 admission. Hilarious, all-new sketch
comedy from some of your favorite Nashvile-based comedians including
Jesse Perry, Damian Anaya, Matt Sterling, Ryan Williams, Joe Southards
and more. Bongo Java After Hours Theatre is at 2007 Belmont Ave. Info:
615-385-1188.

-- LIQUID SMOKE (MURFREESBORO):
   Monday, August 9th at 9pm. Smokin' Comics Night - check out Middle
Tennessee's hottest comedians for a great night of fun and laughs! This
month features: Mark Anundson, Matthew Sterling, David Ridings, Nate
Bargatze, Tommy Joyce, Jason Williams and Jesse Perry. NO cover. Beer
specials and high quality cigars available. If you're anywhere near the
'Boro.. this is the place to be. Liquid Smoke is at #2 N. Public Square
in Murfreesboro. info: 615-217-7822.

   --HAIR OF THE DOG:
   9pm, August 14th at Hair Of The Dog. A comedy show featuring 45-minute
sets from Jesse Perry and Mark Anundson (who will both be recording the
show to be released on cd), hosted by The Native Engine Comedy Show's
Craig Smith. 1831 12th Ave. South, Nashville. Info: 615-386-3311.

-- T.B.G. - LAUGH OUT LOUD:
   8 pm, August 21st at Truth Beauty & Goodness Coffee house in Ashland
City. Hilarious comedy from some of NashvilleStandup's finest! TBG
serves specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, bottled water, ciders, soups
and sandwiches. It is an alcohol free & smoke free environment. No
cover, but donations are appreciated.  116 North Main Street, Ashland
City Tennessee across from the courthouse. Info: 615-300-1550.

   -- NATIVE ENGINE (THE END):
   Monday, August 23rd at 9pm. Hosted by local comic upstart and native
Nashvillian Craig Smith, Native Engine has been a monthly event at
stalwart rock n' roll venue The End since December 2003. Featuring a
changing lineup of the regions funniest and most unique comedians, the
Show has attracted a diverse and growing audience. The unexpected tempo
and unconventional commentary consistently surprises fans and keeps
them coming back, always ready to laugh, whether in spite of themselves
or in wholehearted agreement. Native Engine has the same iconoclastic
abandon and tenacity of the do-it-yourself punk scene that helped skew
Craig's world view. The newly-launched Mock the Vote campaign
encourages attendees to register to vote at the show, making good on
its promise to incite an emphatic reaction. 18&up, 9pm, $5. The End,
2219 Elliston Place, 615-321-4457.

..and don't forget.. TONIGHT is the showcase, but every other Tuesday,
the funniest people in Nashville are all at the..
   -- BAR CAR - OPEN MIC CONTEST:
   The "Nashville's Funniest Person" open-mic stand-up contest, 8pm every
Tuesday night. Come early to sign up or just enjoy the FREE comedy and
cheap booze. Hosted by MangyDog.com's Jesse Perry, the work-shop
atmosphere features local regulars, nationally touring acts trying out
new material, and the occasional lunatic wacko. Admission is free.  The
Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South. Show info: 615-300-1550,
Bar Car: 615-259-4875.



DISCLAIMERS:
* While it is widely accepted that Dustin Diamond (who played "Screech"
   on "Saved By The Bell") should be brutally beaten every day of his
life, N'Sup does not officially endorse violence, even in this very
worthy case. If you take it upon yourself to bring physical harm to Mr.
Diamond, N'Sup can not officially condone this behavior.. although it
is not our policy to specifically discourage it either.

Why the hatred for Screech? Besides, the obvious, you mean? Read the
forum to find out:
<http://www.mangydog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=739>

** Please don't throw drinks at comedians.. *buy* them drinks and then
*everybody* wins!

--
Thanks for supporting NashvilleStandup.com,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Sorry for the late notice on this.. but if you get a chance, listen to
Bob and Tom on Friday morning, September 17th, to hear "the Godfather
of Nashville Comedy", Tim Northern make another appearance. Tim has
said he's supposed to be there at 7:30 Central.. so tune in.

If you live in Nashville, tune in to 102.9 The Buzz:
   <http://1029thebuzz.com/>

If you're elsewhere, check the Bob and Tom site for your local
affiliate:
<http://www.bobandtom.com/>

Tim's website is:
<http://www.timnorthern.com/>

Tim will also be appearing at Zanies here in Nashville Tuesday thru
Thursday.. so listen in, then show up at his shows!

Don't forget.. the updated schedule is always available at
www.NashvilleStandUp.com


--
Thanks for putting up with my crap,

Chad Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Nashville Comedy News
2004.10.11
"Funny quote goes here*."


We're cramming a month's worth of shows into this week.. so strap in,
put on your helmet, and get ready to ride the Chuckle Wagon.**

Here's some of the upcoming shows you should be at:


NATIVE ENGINE (THE END):
TONIGHT, Monday, October 11th at 9pm. Hosted by local comic upstart and
native Nashvillian Craig Smith, Native Engine has been a monthly event
at stalwart rock n' roll venue The End since December 2003. Featuring a
changing lineup of the regions funniest and most unique comedians, the
Show has attracted a diverse and growing audience. The unexpected tempo
and unconventional commentary consistently surprises fans and keeps
them coming back, always ready to laugh, whether in spite of themselves
or in wholehearted agreement. Native Engine has the same iconoclastic
abandon and tenacity of the do-it-yourself punk scene that helped skew
Craig's world view. 18&up, 9pm, $5. The End,  2219 Elliston Place,
615-321-4457.

BAR CAR - N'SUP SHOWCASE:
TOMORROW NIGHT, NashvilleStandup.com presents a showcase of Nashville's
very best local comedians instead of the regular Tuesday night Bar Car
open-mic. This show features the weekly winners, local favorites and
the occasional surprise guest competing for a $100 prize. 8pm, October
12th. Admission is $3. The Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave.
South. Show info: 615-300-1550, Bar Car: 615-259-4875.

LIQUID SMOKE (MURFREESBORO):
Wednesday, October 13th at 9pm. Smokin' Comics Night - check out Middle
Tennessee's hottest comedians for a great night of fun and laughs! NO
cover. Beer specials and high quality cigars available. Liquid Smoke is
at #2 N. Public Square in Murfreesboro. info: 615-217-7822.

BOO'S AT THE BOARDWALK:
Every Wednesday at 8pm at the Boardwalk on Nolensville Road. This
stand-up comedy competition brought to you by Wix and Jim Beam features
three paid performers and nine open-mic'ers each week.  See local and
touring comedians compete for a $250.00 prize. You'll see professional
comics working out new material, but better than that, you'll also see
real wannabee comics bomb humiliatingly before your very eyes! Either
you're laughing with them, or laughing at them, but laughing
nonetheless! Think you're funny? Get on stage and find out what naked
really means. 8pm show, sign-ups at 7:30pm. Boardwalk is at  4114
Nolensville Pike Questions? Email Wix at boardwalkboos@..., or call
Boardwalk: 615-832-5104.

OPEN MIC @ ALL AMERICAN SPORTS GRILL:
Wednesdays at 9pm. Open mike comedy night hosted by Brad Beach. free
admission.
All American Sports Grill,  941 N. Broad St., Murfreesboro,
615-896-9661.

T.B.G. - LAUGH OUT LOUD:
Friday, October 15th at 8 pm.Truth Beauty & Goodness Coffee house in
Ashland City. Hilarious comedy from some of NashvilleStandup's finest!
TBG serves specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, bottled water, ciders,
soups and sandwiches. It is an alcohol free & smoke free environment.
No cover, but donations are appreciated.  116 North Main Street,
Ashland City Tennessee across from the courthouse.
Info: 615-300-1550.


Last, but not least.. I have to plug the weekly Tuesday night show at
Bar Car -

BAR CAR - OPEN MIC CONTEST:
The "Nashville's Funniest Person" stand-up comedy contest, 8pm every
Tuesday night. Hosted by smart-assed improvisational genius Jesse Perry
(from www.MangyDog.com), the longest-running stand-up comedy show in
Tennessee features local regulars, nationally touring acts trying out
new material, and the occasional lunatic wacko. Admission is free.  The
Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South.
Show info: 615-300-1550, Bar Car: 615-259-4875.

This is THE show to see live, experimental comedy and get cheap, stiff
drinks. DON'T MISS IT!

The rest of the schedule is always available on
www.NashvilleStandUp.com -
we hope to see you out at some of these shows!


DISCLAIMERS:
* Or, not.. as is the case this time.
** "Chuckle Wagon"!? That's just dumb. My apologies.
Boy am I tapped. No more funny juice running thru these veins (can I
get a drink over here?!).


LAST MINUTE IDEA FOR A CONTEST:
Are you funny? Prove it! Reply to this email with your original funny
one-liner.. three winners will be announced on NashvilleStandUp.com and
get a pair of tickets good for free admissions to selected upcoming
live comedy shows in Nashville. Enter now, enter often.. just be funny!
Submissions will be accepted until midnight, Saturday October 30th.
(Spooky!)

--
Thanks for supporting live comedy,

Chad Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Nashville Comedy News
2004.11.01
dirty mudslinging rhetoric from www.NashvilleStandUp.com

Forget about all the toilet paper in your trees! You can clean up the
burning bags of poop later.. it's time to mark your calendar for
comedy:


   ----------



MOCK THE VOTE ELECTION NIGHT COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA! (BAR CAR)
   8pm, election night - Tuesday, November 2nd. No cover!
Nashville Comedy wants you! To get off your ass, vote, then come be a
part of the final Mock The Vote event this election year. Why stay
home, lamenting your ideals for America's next four years? Come out and
see Nashville's comics mock the candidates, the election, the media and
the world. The show will feature stand-up and sketch comedy, "news"
updates, real election updates and prizes. After the show, we'll flip
the tvs over to the Daily Show and drink our woes away!
The Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South.
Show info:  www.NashvilleStandUp.com or 615-300-1550, Bar Car:
615-259-4875.

    T.B.G. - LAUGH OUT LOUD:
   8 pm, November 6th at Truth Beauty & Goodness Coffee house in Ashland
City. Hosted by Chad Riden, this show features hilarious comedy from
some of NashvilleStandup's finest: Damian Anaya, 13-YEAR-OLD Spencer
Ashmun, Rob Haynes, Chris Loyd, Leslie Nash, Jesse Perry, Ryan Williams
and some surprise guests. TBG serves specialty coffees, teas,
smoothies, bottled water, ciders, soups and sandwiches. It is an
alcohol free & smoke free environment. No cover, but donations are
appreciated.  116 North Main Street, Ashland City Tennessee across from
the courthouse. Info:  www.NashvilleStandUp.com or 615-300-1550.

    LIQUID SMOKE (MURFREESBORO):
   Wednesday, November 10th at 9pm. Smokin' Comics Night - check out
Middle Tennessee's hottest comedians for a great night of fun and
laughs! This month: Mark Anundson, Damian Anaya, Christy Eidson, Chad
Riden, Joe Southards and Dave Young. NO cover. Beer specials and high
quality cigars available. Liquid Smoke is at #2 N. Public Square in
Murfreesboro. info:  www.NashvilleStandUp.com or 615-217-7822.

   STAND-UP @ THE PALACE (CROSSVILLE):
   November 12th at 8pm. $7 admission. Stand-up comedy from Chad Riden,
Jesse Perry, BW Davis and Jerry Wayne.  The Palace Theatre, 72 South
Main Street, Crossville. Info:  www.NashvilleStandUp.com or
www.palacetheatre-crossville.com or 931-484-6133.

   NashvilleStandUp.com PRESENTS... JASON WILLIAMS & CHAD RIDEN @ HAIR OF
THE DOG:
   8:30pm, November 20th at Hair Of The Dog. Hosted by The Native Engine
Comedy Show's Craig Smith, this show features two full-length sets from
a couple of the funniest comics to call Nashville home PLUS we'll end
the night with music from The Swindlers. This show will be recorded for
release on cd!
1831 12th Ave. South, Nashville. Info: www.NashvilleStandUp.com or
615-386-3311.

   NATIVE ENGINE (THE END):
   Monday, November 29th at 9:30 pm. Hosted by local comic upstart and
native Nashvillian Craig Smith, Native Engine has been a monthly event
at stalwart rock n' roll venue The End since December 2003. Featuring a
changing lineup of the regions funniest and most unique comedians, the
Show has attracted a diverse and growing audience. The unexpected tempo
and unconventional commentary consistently surprises fans and keeps
them coming back, always ready to laugh, whether in spite of themselves
or in wholehearted agreement. Native Engine has the same iconoclastic
abandon and tenacity of the do-it-yourself punk scene that helped skew
Craig's world view. 18&up, 9pm, $5. The End,  2219 Elliston Place,
615-321-4457.  www.NashvilleStandUp.com


  > > > > Weekly Shows < < < <


BAR CAR - STAND-UP COMEDY CONTEST:
   The "Nashville's Funniest Person" stand-up comedy contest, 8pm every
Tuesday night. Hosted by smart-assed improvisational genius Jesse Perry
(from www.MangyDog.com), the longest-running stand-up comedy show in
Tennessee features local regulars, nationally touring acts trying out
new material, and the occasional lunatic wacko. Admission is free.  The
Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South (10th & Demonbreun). Show
info:  www.NashvilleStandUp.com or 615-300-1550, Bar Car: 615-259-4875.

BOO'S AT THE BOARDWALK:
   Every Wednesday at 8pm at the Boardwalk on Nolensville Road. This
stand-up comedy competition brought to you by Jim Beam features three
paid performers and nine open-mic'ers each week.  See local and touring
comedians compete for a $250 prize.  Think you're funny? Get on stage
and find out what naked really means. 8pm show, sign-ups at 7:30pm.
Boardwalk is at  4114 Nolensville Pike Questions?
www.NashvilleStandUp.com or call Boardwalk: 615-832-5104.


The rest of the schedule is always available on
   www.NashvilleStandUp.com - we hope to see you out at some of these
shows!



  > > > > Other Crap < < < <


FUNNY ONE-LINER CONTEST:
   Are you funny? Prove it! Go to N'Sup and send in your *original* funny
one-liner..
three winners will get a pair of tickets good for free admissions to
selected upcoming
   live comedy shows in Nashville.
NOTE: The contest has been extended until Nov. 6th!
Enter now, enter often.. just be funny!
<http://www.nashvillestandup.com/index.php?feature=Contest>


WARTIME PRESIDENT SONG
A friend of Nashville comedy has produced an anti-Bush song that already
has had over 175,000 downloads.. check it out:
<http://www.jenpet.com/warprez.html>


--
Thanks for supporting live comedy,

Chad Riden
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/


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Tonight only:

NashvilleStandUp.com PRESENTS... JASON WILLIAMS & CHAD RIDEN @ HAIR OF
THE DOG:
   8:30pm, November 20th at Hair Of The Dog. Who's the worst father in
Nashville's comedy scene? Find out. Hosted by The Native Engine Comedy
Show's Craig Smith, this show features two full-length sets from a
couple of the funniest comics to call Nashville home PLUS we'll close
out the night with the great music of The Swindlers. This show will be
recorded for release on cd!  1831 12th Ave. South, Nashville. Info:
615-386-3311 or visit www.NashvilleStandUp.com



This show has gotten some good press. The Scene gave it it's comedy
"Critic's Pick" for the week:

"CHAD RIDEN
One of Nashville's staunchest promoters of comedy, Riden is also a
pretty funny guy in his own right. His aggressive, angry-young-man
stance of a few years ago has been leavened somewhat, since Riden more
recently entered the world of marriage and fatherhood. His observations
on the domestic sphere teeter amiably on the edge, but when he wants
to, Riden can still zing pop culture, the media and American life in
general with incisive wit. His Nov. 20 appearance at Hair of the Dog
will be recorded as potential material for a new CD. Riden takes the
stage at 8:30 p.m. For information, call 386-3311 or visit
www.NashvilleStandUp.com. —Martin Brady"

<http://nashvillescene.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?story=This_Week:Arts:
Our_Critics_Picks>

Flattering words from Mr. Brady and I appreciate it.. but he did over
look three other aspects of this show. I can stand and talk for 45
minutes and that can be fun.. but throw in the mix Craig Smith, Jason
Williams and the Swindlers and you've got yourself a helluva show.
Craig is one of the most prolific and consistently funny writers in
town and the shows he puts on are always the highlight of the month.
Jason's material is witty and clever and out of the ordinary. His charm
and unique personality compliment his style and make him a very
entertaining guy. Craig, Jason and I are all fathers of young children
and we all tackle the subject in our own way, but it's only a part of
each of our diverse acts. Tonight, it's up to you to decide.. who is
the worst father in Nashville comedy? Find out at 8:30 at Hair of the
Dog.


--
Thanks for supporting live comedy,

Chad M. Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Nashville Comedy News 2004.12.17
A figgy pudding brought to you by..
www.NashvilleStandUp.com


N'SUP IN THE NEWS:
The cover story of the Tennessean's Weekend section (in today's paper)
is about the local comedy scene ("Laugh It Up"). The story has
interviews with Brian Dorfman (Zanies), Paul Bellos (Ideaprov) and
myself, Chad Riden (your pal from NashvilleStandUp.com). Adorning the
article are large color photos of Chris Loyd, Pratt and Burney Redding
on stage at Bar Car, and the article quotes me heavily and includes
parts of the N'Sup bios of Jason Shoulders, Nikki Catania and Mary
Mack.. and has a sidebar with listings of the upcoming shows for the
rest of the month.  It's online, but without the photos of the locals.
Check it out:
<http://tennessean.com/entertainment/arts/archives/04/12/
62953824.shtml?Element_ID=62953824>


UPCOMING SHOWS:
Dec. 15-19: BW Davis, Killer Beaz (Zanies)
Dec. 18 - 8pm:  Laugh Out Loud (Truth, Beauty & Goodness)
Dec. 18 - 8:30pm: NashvilleStandUp.com Presents.. Craig Smith, Spencer
Ashmun & Damian Anaya (Hair Of The Dog)
Dec. 20 - 9:30pm: Native Engine Comedy Show's "Wasted Year Anniversary"
(The End)
Dec. 21 - 8:30pm: N'Sup "Comic of the Year" Contest (Bar Car)
Dec. 28 - 6pm: Laughter Is The Best Medicine: Chad Riden, Jesse Perry,
Danny Limor, Tim Northern (TPAC: Polk Theater)


As you already know.. you can always get the latest info about local
shows on www.NashvilleStandUp.com - BUT just in case, you've gotta hear
about what we've got coming up:

T.B.G. - LAUGH OUT LOUD (ASHLAND CITY):
   8 pm, TOMORROW December 18th at Truth Beauty & Goodness Coffee house
in Ashland City. Hilarious comedy from some of NashvilleStandup's
finest! TBG serves specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, bottled water,
ciders, soups and sandwiches. It is an alcohol free & smoke free
environment. No cover, but donations are appreciated.  116 North Main
Street, Ashland City Tennessee across from the courthouse. TBG:
615-394-2189. Show info: 615-300-1550 or visit www.NashvilleStandUp.com

NashvilleStandUp.com PRESENTS... SPENCER ASHMUN & DAMIAN ANAYA @ HAIR
OF THE DOG:
   8:30pm, TOMORROW December 18th at Hair Of The Dog. Hosted by The
Native Engine Comedy Show's Craig Smith, this show features two
full-length sets from a couple of the funniest comics to call Nashville
home. This show will be recorded for release on cd!  1831 12th Ave.
South, Nashville. Info: 615-386-3311 or visit www.NashvilleStandUp.com

   NATIVE ENGINE COMEDY SHOW (THE END):
   Monday, December 20th at 9:30 pm. Hosted by local comic upstart and
native Nashvillian Craig Smith, Native Engine has been a monthly event
at stalwart rock n' roll venue The End since December 2003. Featuring a
changing lineup of the regions funniest and most unique comedians, the
Show has attracted a diverse and growing audience. The unexpected tempo
and unconventional commentary consistently surprises fans and keeps
them coming back, always ready to laugh, whether in spite of themselves
or in wholehearted agreement. Native Engine has the same iconoclastic
abandon and tenacity of the do-it-yourself punk scene that helped skew
Craig's world view. 18&up, 9pm, $5. The End,  2219 Elliston Place,
615-321-4457 or visit www.NashvilleStandUp.com

BAR CAR - N'SUP "COMIC OF THE YEAR" SHOWCASE:
   December 21st at 8:30pm. Once a month, NashvilleStandup.com presents a
showcase of Nashville's very best local comedians instead of the
regular Tuesday night Bar Car open-mic. This show features the monthly
winners over the last year of showcases  competing for a $100 prize.
Admission is $3. The Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South.
Show info: 615-300-1550, Bar Car: 615-259-4875 or visit
www.NashvilleStandUp.com

   LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE (TPAC: POLK THEATER):
   Tuesday, December 28th at 6pm. This FREE event offers free Hearing
Screenings, live music and stand-up comedy. Star Search finalist Tim
Northern will headline the event, with also features comedians Chad
Riden, Jesse Perry and Danny Limor. Also performing: "Rod Wayne" and
the Magics (former Blue Magic lead singer), Vibrophonist Bruce White,
the Verbena Court Strut Band and Big Daddy Cool / Johnny Dellarocca &
the Swing Kittens. Dress attire. Free admission, reception, hearing
screening and show. Tennessee Performing Arts Center's James K. Polk
Theater,  505 Deaderick Street, 615-782-4000 or visit
www.NashvilleStandUp.com


NSUP STREET TEAM:
NashvilleStandUp.com will be forming a street promotions team in early
2005. If you want to help spread the word, reply to this email! More
details to follow in the near future.


--
Thanks for supporting live comedy,

Chad Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Nashville Comedy News 2004.12.28
Insanely unattainable New Year's resolutions from
www.NashvilleStandUp.com


TONIGHT ONLY!!
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE (TPAC: POLK THEATER):
Tuesday, December 28th at 6pm. This FREE event offers free Hearing
Screenings, live music and stand-up comedy. Star Search finalist Tim
Northern will headline the event, with also features FREE comedians
Chad Riden, Jesse Perry and Danny Limor. Also performing (for FREE):
"Rod Wayne" and the Magics (former Blue Magic lead singer),
Vibrophonist Bruce White (at no extra charge), the Verbena Court Strut
Band and Big Daddy Cool / Johnny Dellarocca & the Swing Kittens thrown
in for FREE. Dress attire. FREE admission, reception, hearing screening
and show. Tennessee Performing Arts Center's James K. Polk Theater,
505 Deaderick Street, 615-782-4000. FREE!*

The Nashville Scene gave this show it's Comedy Critic's Pick of the
week:
"LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
There's at least one thing about this "beat the post-holiday blues"
get-together guaranteed to lift one's spirits: admission is free. But
the music and comedy look pretty promising, too. The humor is provided
by talented comics Tim Northern, Chad Riden, Jesse Perry and Danny
Limor. The live music features vibraphonist Bruce White, Rod Wayne &
The Magics, the funk/hip-hop ensemble Verbena Court Strut Band and the
'40s-era retro stylings of John ("Big Daddy Cool") Pyka & The Swing
Kittens. You're supposed to dress up nice for this affair, which
happens 6 p.m. Dec. 28 at TPAC's Polk Theater. For more information,
phone 782-4000. -Martin Brady"

So there ya go. Thanks, Nashville Scene**!
Hope to see you there tonight. Don't forget about the Bar Car show in
Cummins Station tonight, either. That gets started around 8:30.. and
the comics from the TPAC show will go down to the Bar Car for the big
after party & more fantastic comedy.***



All the cool kids get the latest info about local shows on
www.NashvilleStandUp.com, but the coolest kids also get it delivered to
their inbox'es (yes, for FREE) -

UPCOMING SHOWS:
Dec. 28 - 6pm: Laughter Is The Best Medicine: Chad Riden, Jesse Perry,
Danny Limor, Tim Northern (TPAC: Polk Theater)
Dec. 28 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Open Mic Contest (Bar Car)
Jan. 4 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Open Mic Contest (Bar Car)
Jan. 10 - 9pm: Smokin' Comics Night (Liquid Smoke)
Jan. 11 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Open Mic Contest (Bar Car)
Jan. 15 - 8pm: Laugh Out Loud (Truth, Beauty & Goodness)
Jan. 18 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Open Mic Contest (Bar Car)
Jan. 25 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Open Mic Contest (Bar Car)
Jan. 29 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Presents.. Burney Redding, Mark Anundson & Joe
Southards (Hair Of The Dog)
Jan. 31 - 9:30pm: Native Engine Comedy Show (The End)

..for more info about those shows and others in the Nashville area,
visit:
www.NashvilleStandUp.com



HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MANGY DOG:
A lot of Nashville-based comedians contribute content to
www.MangyDog.com, a website dedicated to slathering people in comedy
goodness with sketch comedy videos, humor columns, silly songs, and
much more funny crap (including a NashvilleStandUp discussion board in
the Mangy Forum).
Those crazy kids have a new video online you should check out:
"Merry Mangymas!" - MangyDog's video Christmas card also features a
hilarious preview of their new season.. very funny stuff.
<http://www.MangyDog.com/>



NSUP STREET TEAM:
N'Sup will be forming a street promotions team in early 2005. If you
want to help spread the word, reply to this email! More details to
follow in the near future.****



DISCLAIMERS:

* If you can show me another show with that kind of quality
entertainment for FREE in a venue as cool as the Polk Theater, I'll get
your name tattooed across my forehead.*****

** In the interest of full disclosure, we must inform you that the
Nashville Scene provides N'Sup with FREE publicity as well as
not-so-FREE prostitutes.

*** While most agree that the Bar Car show is fantastic, many overlook
the fact that it is also usually FREE.

**** That means "soon-ish". (Yes, this will also be FREE).

***** If you know where I can get tattoos removed for FREE, please let
me know.

--
Thanks for supporting live comedy,

Chad Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandUp.com/

Nashville Comedy News 2005.01.06
shameless whoring from..
www.NashvilleStandUp.com


N'SUP FAVORITE ON BOB AND TOM:

Nashville-based nationally touring comedian Keith Alberstadt will be on
the Bob and Tom radio show tomorrow morning. In Nashville, tune in to
The Buzz 102.9 FM at the crack of dawn. Here's what Keith has to say:

> Hey, everybody...I'm in Indianapolis this week and just got word that
> I'm
> going to be on the Bob and Tom Show tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 7) morning.
> I'm
> supposed to be in the studio around 6:30 (eastern time)....I realize
> that's
> 5:30 Nashville time. So if you're a farmer...tune in. Actually, I
> don't know
> how long I'll be in the studio, but if you get the chance, tune into
> 102.9
> FM tomorrow morning. Thanks...have a great day.
> Keith



UPCOMING SHOWS:

Jan. 6 - 8pm: Funny Thursday open-mic contest (305 Restaurant & Lounge)
Jan. 6-8: Matt Sterling, Karen Mills, John Heffron (Zanies)
Jan. 9 - 5pm: Bill Dana a.k.a. Jose Jimenez (Zanies)
Jan. 9 - 8pm: Matt Sterling, Karen Mills (Zanies)
Jan. 10 - 9pm: Smokin' Comics Night (Liquid Smoke)
Jan. 11 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Open Mic Contest (Bar Car)
Jan. 12 - 8:30pm: Comedy Night Competition (Boardwalk)
Jan. 12: Musical Comedy: Sue Fabish, Jesse Goldberg, Kacey Jones
(Zanies)
Jan. 13 - 8pm: Funny Thursday open-mic contest (305 Restaurant & Lounge)
Jan. 13: Jesse Perry, Beth Donahue (Zanies)
Jan. 14-16: Bruce Bruce (Zanies)
Jan. 15 - 8pm: Laugh Out Loud (Truth, Beauty & Goodness)
Jan. 18 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Open Mic Contest (Bar Car)
Jan. 19 - 8:30pm: Comedy Night Competition (Boardwalk)
Jan. 19-23: Mickey Dean (Zanies)
Jan. 20 - 8pm: Funny Thursday open-mic contest (305 Restaurant & Lounge)
Jan. 20 - 9pm: Todd Barry, Bingham Barnes & Glossary (The Basement)
Jan. 25 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Open Mic Contest (Bar Car)
Jan. 26 - 8:30pm: Comedy Night Competition (Boardwalk)
Jan. 26-29: BW Davis, Kathleen Madigan (Zanies)
Jan. 27 - 8pm: Funny Thursday open-mic contest (305 Restaurant & Lounge)
Jan. 29 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Presents.. Ryan Williams, Craig Smith, Chad
Riden (Hair Of The Dog)
Jan. 31 - 9:30pm: Native Engine Comedy Show (The End)


The latest info is almost always available on the CyberSpacey branded
Interweb by navigating your World Wide Web browser to
http://www.NashvilleStandUp.com - BUT just in case you're extremely
lazy, here's more details right here (translated from the original
tongue into English for your convenience):

EVERY TUESDAY - N'SUP OPEN MIC STAND-UP COMEDY CONTEST (BAR CAR):
   The "Nashville's Funniest Person" stand-up comedy contest, 8:30pm
every Tuesday night. Hosted by smart-assed improvisational genius Jesse
Perry (from www.MangyDog.com), the longest-running stand-up comedy show
in Tennessee features local regulars, nationally touring acts trying
out new material, and the occasional lunatic wacko. Admission is free.
The Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South (10th & Demonbreun).
Show info: 615-300-1550, Bar Car: 615-259-4875.

EVERY WEDNESDAY - COMEDY NIGHT AT THE BOARDWALK:
   Wednesdays at 8:30pm at the Boardwalk on Nolensville Road. A stand-up
comedy competition hosted by Outlaw with cash prizes - 1st Place: $100,
2nd Place: $50. Sign up is at 7:30, Show starts at 8:30. $5 cover
includes your first drink (all Beers, well liquor only). Boardwalk is
at  4114 Nolensville Pike, info: 615-832-5104.

EVERY THURSDAY / EVERY OTHER SUNDAY - 305 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE:
   Doors open at 8:00pm every Thursday for an open mic stand-up comedy
contest hosted by Just Will. Doors open at 8:30 every other Sunday for
the "Funny Sundays" showcase. 305 Restaurant and Lounge is at  305 West
Trinity Lane, info: 615-335-6188.

   SMOKIN' COMICS NIGHT (LIQUID SMOKE, MURFREESBORO):
   Monday, January 10th at 9pm. Smokin' Comics Night - check out Middle
Tennessee's hottest comedians for a great night of fun and laughs! NO
cover. Beer specials and high quality cigars available. Liquid Smoke is
at #2 N. Public Square in Murfreesboro. info: 615-217-7822.

LAUGH OUT LOUD (TBG, ASHLAND CITY):
   8 pm, January 15th at Truth Beauty & Goodness Coffee house in Ashland
City. Hilarious comedy from some of NashvilleStandup's finest! TBG
serves specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, bottled water, ciders, soups
and sandwiches. It is an alcohol free & smoke free environment. No
cover, but donations are appreciated.  116 North Main Street, Ashland
City Tennessee across from the courthouse. TBG: 615-394-2189. Show
info: 615-300-1550.

TODD BARRY (THE BASEMENT):
   9 pm, Thursday, January 20th at The Basement in Nashville. Indie rock
comedian Todd Barry (perhaps you saw him during set breaks at the
recent LambTengo show at Mercy Lounge) hits Nashville fresh off his
brand new debut comedy CD/DVD, Falling Off The Bone.  Peerless comedy
directed at music geeks.  You've never seen anything quite like it.  To
sweeten the pot, Bingham Barnes and some of his Glossary bandmates will
open the show with their tribute to Television's seminal classic LP
Marquee Moon.  Yep, the ultimate rock geek classic played in its
entirety followed by the ultimate rock geek's comedian.  Are you a rock
geek?  We'll see you there!  The Basement is at 1604 8th Ave. South,
Nashville.

   NashvilleStandUp.com PRESENTS... (HAIR OF THE DOG):
   8:30pm, January 29th at Hair Of The Dog. Hosted by
NashvilleStandUp.com's Chad Riden, this show features full-length sets
from Ryan Williams and Craig Smith - a couple of the funniest comics to
call Nashville home. This month: Burney Redding, Mark Anundson and Joe
Southards.  This show will be recorded for release on cd!  1831 12th
Ave. South, Nashville. Info: 615-386-3311.

   NATIVE ENGINE COMEDY SHOW (THE END):
   Monday, January 31st at 9:30 pm. Hosted by local comic upstart and
native Nashvillian Craig Smith, Native Engine has been a monthly event
at stalwart rock n' roll venue The End since December 2003. Featuring a
changing lineup of the regions funniest and most unique comedians, the
Show has attracted a diverse and growing audience. The unexpected tempo
and unconventional commentary consistently surprises fans and keeps
them coming back, always ready to laugh, whether in spite of themselves
or in wholehearted agreement. Native Engine has the same iconoclastic
abandon and tenacity of the do-it-yourself punk scene that helped skew
Craig's world view. 18&up, 9pm, $5. The End,  2219 Elliston Place,
615-321-4457.

ZANIES:
Open Mic Night various dates at 8:00 pm. $5 at the door, 2-item
minimum. Comics must sign up in advance, and bring four friends each.
Zanies Comedy Showplace is at  2025 8th Avenue South, Nashville.
Information for this and other Zanies shows: 615-269-0221, or
www.Zanies.com



NSUP STREET TEAM:
NashvilleStandUp.com is forming a street promotions team. If you want
to help spread the word, reply to this email! More details to follow in
the near future.


--
Thanks for supporting live comedy,

Chad Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

2005.01.23 Nashville Comedy News
Wild, wacky stuff from
www.NashvilleStandUp.com


NashvilleStandUp Remembers Johnny Carson:
The King of Late Night, Johnny Carson, quietly passed away this morning
at his home in Malibu. As host of the Tonight show for three decades,
Carson's influence on popular comedy and American culture in general is
unmatched by anyone I can think of. He was truly The Great One, and he
will be missed.

Tune in to WKRN-TV (ABC, channel 2) at 10pm tonight. They interviewed
me about Johnny - what he meant to entertainment, comedy, late night
television and myself. I'm not sure how they'll edit it.. they'll
probably just play the clip where I weep uncontrollably in between
plugging my websites.

Join the Nashville comics and comedy fans morning the loss of Johnny
over on the MangyDog.com Forum:
<http://www.mangydog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1508>

Comedy writer / late night television historian Mark Evanier has posted
a ton of Carson stuff on his website. He says: "They once asked him
what he'd like his epitath to be. He said, "I'll be right back."
Mark's site is: <http://www.newsfromme.com>



N'Sup On 102.9 The Buzz:
This last week, several Nashville comics started making random fake
phone calls on the air with Doogie at 102.9 The Buzz. It's funny stuff.
If you're not out at a live show, turn on the radio  from 7-9pm and
listen for our cut-ins at random times.



Changes At The Bar Car:
The longest running open mic stand-up comedy show in Tennessee has
gotten even better!
Happy Hour now runs from 4-8pm with hot chicks behind the bar and hot
wings from the Wing Stop. (This will happen EVERY NIGHT actually, the
Bar Car will be open 7 days a week again.) Bar Car will be getting a
better sound system, a new paint job, and new artwork on the walls
every other Friday. Also, there is now a $2 cover for the open mic, but
no drink minimum.
   Hope to see you out at the show every Tuesday night at 8pm. The Bar
Car is located in Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South. For more
information, visit www.NashvilleStandUp.com or call 615-300-1550.


There's a couple other really good shows on the schedule you should
make plans now for:
- Nashville's own Keith Alberstadt will be back in town this week after
a tour that took him all over the country and even to the Bob and Tom
show again. See Keith with Last Comic Standing's Kathleen Madigan and
N'Sup favorite BW Davis all week at Zanies. I believe Keith will
headline on Sunday night.. if you ask me, that's the night to go.
- N'Sup Presents.. Ryan Williams & Craig Smith at Hair Of The Dog
Saturday night. Hosted by me (Chad Riden), this show will feature two
of the funniest comics in Nashville doing long sets to be recorded for
release on cd!
- The Native Engine Comedy Show returns on Monday the 31st with Craig
Smith, Landon Lyon, Jesse Perry, Matt Sterling, Jason Williams, Ryan
Williams and Dave Young. Be at The End by 9pm if you want a seat -
that's a killer lineup. This show features a headlining set from Landon
Lyon who won the distinction of "Comic Of The Year" in December at the
Bar Car's Showcase Showdown of Showcase Winners from 2004. If you miss
this show, you'll miss one of the best shows of 2005.


UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Jan. 23: Mickey Dean (Zanies)
Jan. 25 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Open Mic Contest (Bar Car)
Jan. 25 - 9pm: Jason Shoulders, Landon Lyon, Cee Jay (Tippers)
Jan. 26 - 8:30pm: Comedy Night Competition (Boardwalk)
Jan. 26-29: BW Davis, Keith Alberstadt, Kathleen Madigan (Zanies)
Jan. 27 - 8pm: Funny Thursdays: open-mic contest (305 Restaurant &
Lounge)
Jan. 29 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Presents.. Ryan Williams & Craig Smith; Chad
Riden hosts (Hair Of The Dog)
Jan. 30 - 8pm: BW Davis, Keith Alberstadt (Zanies)
Jan. 30 - 8pm: Funny Sundays: Just Will (305 Restaurant & Lounge)
Jan. 31 - 9:30pm: Native Engine Comedy Show: Craig Smith, Landon Lyon,
Jesse Perry, Matt Sterling, Jason Williams, Ryan Williams, Dave Young
(The End)
Feb. 1 - 8:30pm: N'Sup Showcase (Bar Car)
Feb. 1 - 9pm: Jason Shoulders, Mutzie (Tippers)
Feb. 2 - 8:30pm: Comedy Night Competition (Boardwalk)
Feb. 2: Dawna Kinne (Zanies)
Feb. 3-5: Dawna Kinne, Carlos Alazraqui (Zanies)
Feb. 3 - 8pm: Funny Thursdays: open-mic contest (305 Restaurant &
Lounge)
Feb. 4: Ron White (TPAC: Jackson Hall)


--
Thanks for supporting live comedy,

Chad Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/

Nashville Comedy News  2005.02.05
a delicious pan-fried treat from
www.NashvilleStandUp.com


COMEDY VIDEO SHOOT:

NashvilleStandUp.com's Chad Riden (hey, that's me!) will be filming a
comedy piece at the Pancake Pantry TOMORROW, Sunday, Feb. 6 from 10-ish
am until noon-ish for Scot Nery's Crash Course cooking show.
<http://www.crashcourseshow.com/>

   I'll be interviewing customers and staff about pancakes, the Pancake
Pantry and Pancake Day (a "real" holiday which is next tuesday - Fat
Tuesday).

If you'd like to be in the video, show up! It'll be a lot of fun. If
you don't wanna be on camera, show up anyway and hang out with us.

See you then.


UPCOMING SHOWS:

Feb. 5: Dawna Kinne, Carlos Alazraqui (Zanies)
Feb. 8 - 8pm: N'Sup Open Mic Contest (Bar Car)
Feb. 8 - 9pm: Jason Shoulders (Tippers, Clarksville)
Feb. 9 - 8:30pm: Talent Search (Level 88)
Feb. 9: Dobie Maxwell (Zanies)
Feb. 10 - 8pm: Funny Thursdays: open-mic contest (305 Restaurant &
Lounge)
Feb. 10-12: Dobie Maxwell, Mark Curry (Zanies)
Feb. 13: Dobie Maxwell, Suzanne Westenhoefer (Zanies)
Feb. 13 - 8pm: Funny Sundays (305 Restaurant & Lounge)
Feb. 15 - 8pm: N'Sup Open Mic Contest (Bar Car)
Feb. 15 - 9pm: Jason Shoulders (Tippers, Clarksville)
Feb. 16 - 8:30pm: Talent Search (Level 88)
Feb. 16-19: Auggie Smith, Henry Phillips, Bob Zany (Zanies)
Feb. 17 - 8pm: Funny Thursdays: open-mic contest (305 Restaurant &
Lounge)
Feb. 19 - 12pm: Musex Bazaar Fundraiser (Hair Of The Dog)
Feb. 19 - 8pm: Laugh Out Loud (Truth, Beauty & Goodness, Ashland City)
Feb. 20: Colin Quinn (Zanies)
Feb. 21 - 9pm: Smokin' Comics Night (Liquid Smoke, Murfreesboro)
Feb. 21 - 9pm: Native Engine Comedy Show (The End)

As always, more info is up at:
<http://www.NashvilleStandUp.com/>

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2005.02.22 Nashville Comedy News
a refreshing swim in Lake NashvilleStandUp.com


IN THIS EDITION:
Tim Northern on Bob & Tom; Carla Rhodes on tv; Comedy classes at
Zanies; The N'Sup Spotlight; Special "Clean" Show at Bar Car; Mitch
Hedberg, Lewis Black, Corey Holcomb & Tim Wilson come to Nashville; the
N'Sup Store Winter Blow Out Sale; plus, tree-pruning tips from the
experts.




Bob and Tom alert!
The "Godfather of Nashville Comedy", Tim Northern, will be on the Bob
and Tom Show Wednesday, February 23rd! In Nashville, wake up at the
crack of dawn and tune into 102.9 The Buzz to hear what Mr. Northern
has to say.


Carla Rhodes: big pimpin' up in NYC
N'Sup alumni Carla Rhodes made an appearance on the FUSE network
<www.fuse.tv> February 12th & 13th talking about cover and anthem
songs. She spouted endless pop culture knowledge and made with the
funny right there on the tv! Congrats to her.


Rik Roberts' comedy classes at Zanies
Anybody who has seen Rik headline across the country knows he's a funny
guy.. and he's teaching a few levels of comedy classes at Zanies. If
you're thinking about doing stand-up or just want to be funnier in
general,  you might want to check this out. More info is at:
<http://www.nashville.zanies.com/news.php?NewsSection=Comedy+Classes>
SPECIAL N'SUP DISCOUNT: If you contact Rik at: rikcomic@... or
615-293-3629 and tell him that NashvilleStandUp.com sent you, he'll
give you a discount of 25% off the enrollment fee AND Rik will donate
$25 to N'Sup.. so let's make it happen, people!


There's tons of great shows coming up.. but I'd like to shine the N'Sup
Spotlight on this one -

TOMMY JOYCE & DAVE YOUNG (JESSE ZANE'S NASHVILLE NIGHTS):
Wednesday, February 23rd at 9pm. NO cover. Two of Tennessee's top
comics will take the stage for a great night of laughter. The
philosophical Tommy Joyce is a cerebral and hilarious story teller with
a slant toward the absurd. Dave Young's energetic, party animal persona
automatically ensures audiences of having fun.. but his comedy'll put
'em in the floor laughing. This show will be recorded for release on
cd. It's free.. it's gonna be fun.. don't miss it!  Jesse Zane's
Nashville Nights is at 308 Church St. in Nashville. info: 615-242-9773
or visit www.NashvilleStandUp.com

There's your "Don't Miss It Or You'll Be Sorry" event of the moment..
so mark your calendars. Look, I'll just plan your whole Wednesday for
you: wake up at dawn and listen to Tim Northern on Bob and Tom... then
call in sick to work so you can rest up. At 8pm, go on down to
Printer's Alley to get a good seat and a few pre-show cocktails at
Jesse Zane's.. and laugh until your face hurts.


Speaking of don't miss it events.. you should be out at the Bar Car
every Tuesday - you never know who will stop in. Last week Henry
Phillips and Auggie Smith showed up and tried out some new material
before they began their week at Zanies.

Also, here's something cool coming up over at the Bar Car -
N'SUP OPEN MIC STAND-UP COMEDY CONTEST (BAR CAR)
SPECIAL "CLEAN" SHOW
Sometimes comedy open-mic's can get pretty raunchy.. but on Tuesday,
March 1st, the Bar Car show will be an all-clean show with material and
language airable on prime-time tv. Any comic who slips up will be
punished in a lightheartedly wacky fashion on stage and then beaten
bloody behind the building.

The "Nashville's Funniest Person" stand-up comedy contest, 8pm every
Tuesday night. The longest-running stand-up comedy show in Tennessee
features local regulars, nationally touring acts trying out new
material, and the occasional lunatic wacko.
$2 admission. Happy hour specials run from 4-8pm.

The Bar Car, Cummins Station, 209 10th Ave. South (10th & Demonbreun).

Show info: www.NashvilleStandUp.com or 615-300-1550, Bar Car:
615-259-4875.


The rest of the schedule for February and March is up on N'Sup..  and
it's pretty good. Here's just a few names you'll see this next month:
Mitch Hedberg, Lewis Black, Corey Holcomb & Tim Wilson.


N'SUP STORE WINTER BLOW OUT SALE:
There are new items for sale in the N'Sup store.. and until March 1st,
we're running a Winter Blow Out Sale: $3 off Sweatshirts, Hooded
Sweatshirts and Jr. Hoodies (whatever the hell that is!). When you
place your order, use Coupon code: WINTERSALE.
<http://nashvillestandup.com/store/>


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Thanks for supporting live comedy,

Chad Riden
http://www.ChadRiden.com/
http://www.MangyDog.com/
http://www.NashvilleStandup.com/