James P Connolly was a marine who did his time in the military then switched his talents to stand-up comedy. At times uneven but when he is on he kicks butt. This piece shows some interesting material, nice flow and a great rapport with the audience. Some good lines here…
The Four Postmen with an ode to those that nibble and chomp. And poop, dear god can those things poop. I have had rabbits, they can be house trained to use a cat box for liquids but not solids for some strange reason. Keep that in mind should you decide to procure a hare. Great tune…
Keeping in with the complete mangling of the Easter message I bring you a superb slice of Monty Python and The Holy Grail. There’s a bit o’ profanity and lots of irreverence contained within, to me it’s a HUGE net-sum-positive, with the humorous far out weighing any negative you may glean from the offering. Some superb lines here, as classic as you could possibly get…
Been so busy lately, last two years, I forgot this was Easter weekend. I was under the impression growing up that life got easier the older you got, I was mistaken apparently. The stress has never been heavier, comedy has helped me sort things out a bit. I got a bit unfocused this week, the blocks were chopped up now that I look back at it. No bid deal, it’s all decent humor, no matter the order. Riley Armstrong with a clever one. Lorne tells a great story. Lydia as performed with a touch of melancholy by the very interesting Juggernaut Jug Band. A really good effort by Ducks Breath, timeless. Brooks and Fraser with a great back and forth. I’m no expert but if you watch Scooby Doo over the age of twelve there may be something wrong with you. Mr. B keeps it real anyway. Kind of a creepy block, fits my mood. Fitness block, always good for a laugh. Some brilliance from the late, great Bill Hicks. Rabbits are well represented, as is chocolate. No Lincoln Logs though. Top spot goes to Mr. Griffin. Onward and upward..
Things I’ve Learned Since Arriving on Planet Earth- Riley Armstrong Beginner’s Spanish (sec 5)- Mike Phirman Living on a Farm- Lorne Elliott (s-up) Lydia the Tattooed Lady- The Juggernaut Jug Band Burger Wars- Ducks Breath Mystery Theater Lazy- Jim Gaffigan (s-up) The Roommate Song- Brooks and Fraser My Brother Pete- Mike Toomey Marriage Changes You- John Heffron (s-up) I’m My Own Grandpa- Lonzo and Oscar Pete and Bob: Scooby Doo- The Vestibules Children- Mike Armstrong (s-up) (I’ve No Wish to) Keep it Real- Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer Circus Mystery- Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper Time- Shane Mauss (s-up) Time Warp- Little Nell, Patricia Quinn, Richard O’Brien Ghoul Cigarettes- The Congress of Wonders 150% Creepy (Clowns)- Dan Cummins (s-up) Doctorin’ the Tardis- The Timelords This Could Be the Day- Baldbox Workout- Alex Nussbaum (s-up) Exercize til You Die- Stevens and Grdnic Personal Fitness Plan- James P Connolly (s-up) I Used to Work in Chicago- Oscar Brand Continental Steel- Robert Klein Hunting Roller Coasters- Steve Macone (s-up) As Usual- The Wayfarers I Can’t Get Behind That- William Shatner Easter- Bill Hicks (s-up) The Rattlin’ Bog- Darby O’Gill Medicine- National Lampoon Comedians Expiration Date- Christian Finnegan (s-up) If I Had a Bulldozer- Heywood Banks Circus Love- Paul Gilmartin One-Liners- Stewart Francis (s-up) Rabbit Valley- The Four Postmen Rich and Poor- Nick Griffin (s-up)
A labor of love, kinda. The late, great Certified Guitar Player Jerry Reed had smoked for many years before he was able to give it up for good, twenty years later he created this humorous warning to others about the dangers of smoking. A smart move, he passed away from emphysema not long after that, a left over from his years long cigarette smoking habit. Smart move, warning others about something whose dangers you are very familiar with is a great thing. A sad but funny piece, done from the heart…