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Latest comedy coverage from the Globe
Kevin Knox, at 53; called the ‘Wild Man of Comedy’
Kevin Knox made comedy club audiences laugh for three decades with his rapid-fire send-ups of the common man’s battles with vices, cars, and relationships. (Globe Correspondent, 11/18/09)
Nightlife: the week ahead
CLUBS & DANCE NIGHTS LOVEWHIP CD RELEASE PARTY This Jamaica Plain electro group promises “a futuristic dance party complete with unicorns, icebots, intrigue, electronic sex toys, and rock ’n’ roll’’ on its new album, “Love Electric.’’ See what all the hullabaloo is about tonight at Church. You Scream I Scream, Cathy Cathodic, and #1 Dad and DJ Fred Mertz are ... (Boston Globe, 11/11/09)
‘Birth of a nAsian’ skewers stereotypes
‘Birth of a nAsian’’ is a smart, funny, and surprisingly endearing mix of musical parody and character-based comedy from the performing duo Slanty Eyed Mama. This fast-paced evening is so much more than a clever title, managing to slam stereotypes and point out the prejudices and culture clashes confronting Asian-Americans every day. (Globe Correspondent, 11/9/09)
Right Turn Benefit Comedy Show at Regent Theatre
The Right Turn Benefit Comedy Show (formerly known as the “Tribute to John Belushi’’) raises money for Right Turn, an Arlington-based addiction treatment facility. This year’s nine “Comics for Recovery’’ include Billy Gardell from “The King of Queens,’’ “Yes, Dear,’’ and “My Name Is Earl,’’ plus Ken Rogerson from “Rescue Me’’ and local faves Tony V, Jim Lauletta, and George ... (Globe Staff, 11/6/09)
Nightlife: the week ahead
COMEDY NEIL HAMBURGER Hamburger (a.k.a. Gregg Turkington) has been assaulting audiences for years between hacking coughs, wearing a suit he seemingly never changes. It’s been called “anti-comedy,’’ but it is funny. On his new DVD, “Western Music and Variety,’’ he takes a stab at country music and tries to kill it. Nov. 6, 7 p.m. $10. Great Scott. 617-566-9014, www.greatscottboston.com (Boston Globe, 11/4/09)
Judith Black performs at The Amazing Open Comedy Mique in Framingham
Death is a funny subject in the hands of Judith Black at The Amazing Open Comedy Mique . The storyteller will talk about the recent death of both parents and ask: “What have you cleaned out of your parents’ house once they were gone? Why on earth was there a closet full of half-used toilet paper rolls?’’ Other performers include ... (Globe Staff, 11/3/09)
Nightlife: the week ahead
CLUBS & DANCE NIGHTS SPLASH-O-WEEN DJ Dirty Dek will hold down the turntables at the first Halloween fete at newly opened Leather District lounge and bar Splash. Dance to top 40 and mashups, play free pool, and sip a Pumpkin Paradise: Belvedere 1X vodka, pumpkin liqueur, and white chocolate Godiva, served with a Hershey Kiss. And don’t flake on your ... (Boston Globe, 10/28/09)
Soupy Sales, 83; offbeat comic entertained on TV for 50 years
DETROIT - Soupy Sales, the rubber-faced comedian whose anything-for-a-chuckle career was built on 20,000 pies to the face and 5,000 live TV appearances across a half-century of laughs, died yesterday. He was 83. (Associated Press, 10/23/09)
Nightlife: the week ahead
CLUBS & DANCE NIGHTS VAMPIRES’ MASQUERADE BALL Fangs are so in. Don yours and a killer costume and head to Salem tomorrow night for this annual Halloween party. DJ Addambombb will spin the goth music, the Black Cat Burlesque will entertain the masked masses, and the Fool’s Mansion will put on a fashion show (think black and leather). The flier ... (Boston Globe, 10/21/09)
Nightlife: the week ahead
COMEDY DANIEL TOSH Making fun of Web videos on TV is a crowded field, but “Tosh.0’’ earned a second season on Comedy Central mainly on the strength of Tosh’s ability to deliver sarcasm with a smile, something he does exceptionally well on both screen and stage . Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. $26-$32.50. Orpheum Theatre. 617-482-0106 , www.livenation.com (Boston Globe, 10/14/09)