So, Twenty Comics Walk into a SHORE Studio…
Most of us at the SHORE have an artistic leaning. Any time of the day, an employee might pick up a guitar and start riffing all Neil Young-like (yes, even during meetings). Aside from musical talent – we’re lucky to be staffed with an assortment of poets, dancers, writers, and comedians. Believe me, there’s never a dull day at this office. So, exploring that artistic core is important to us. We already stream into the musical gifts of local singer-songwriters via our regular playlist. We’re now ready to do it with Comedians.
Which is why we recently invited 20 Vancouver Comics to our SHORE studio. They graciously accepted our offer (bribe) to indulge in two of a Comic’s favourite food groups (beer and pizza). They also agreed to unleash some of their material before our video camera. The result? A creative mosh pit of wit, sarcasm, and free-range energy (think UFC – but, for the mind).
(Damonde Tschritter. Comedic Storyteller extraordinaire)
In other words: They ate. They drank. They joked. As for us? We laughed. We filmed (okay, we ate and drank too – just to keep them company). Next step (after we return the empties to buy more sound equipment) is to create a Sounds of Summer collection of their work for your viewing and listening pleasure.
Here’s what we’ve got in store: Starting July – you’ll be able to visit this site and find a photo, bio, and video clip of each comedian. Visit our comedy blog when you need a laugh, want to hire a comedian, or just check on an upcoming show. You’ll be amazed at the varying styles – manic to dry, naughty to pristine, observational to downright bizarre. It’s all art. It’s all funny.
(Dr. Russ Kennedy. He’ll make you split a gut – then stitch it up)
What else are we doing? Throughout the summer, SHORE 104 will play clips from a different Comedian each day at 8:35 a.m. as part of our Comedy Kick. Oh, we’ll still be playing your old-time faves such as George Carlin, Russell Peters, and Richard Pryor. But, we’ll throw our local Comics in the mix. Because, we think it’s nice to discover new, fresh talent right in our own backyard. We’ve done it with music – we’re ready to do it with comedy. So, keep checking back.
Art – it’s a SHORE thing. No joke.
I think either I am or was supposed to be in here somewhere :-p By the way, great segment. Glad to see someone pushing the local comedy scene
You are! And, your Comedy NOW taping definitely warrants a SHORE Comedy Kick profile devoted solely to Patrick Maliha. Segment title: “B.C. boy makes good.”