Chicago Open Mics

[bryan_champ]

I'll be honest. I never feel like I do well at Schubas. But I like the comics and I like the pace I love the bar and I like how Prescott and Fritz strikes a great MC balance of keeping it moving and throwing in some jokes. And my avatar is a picture of me taken with a broken camera while I was performing at Schubas.

But with open mics the later I go up in the line up the worse my comedy is. I just don't have the fortitude to sit for two hours, drink a bunch of beer, listen to jokes of various degrees, and then land the dismount for a perfect 10.

Joe, I remember the snore gay bit. You didn't bomb. People liked your bits.

Tonight is Tuesday. There's a fun open mic at Wise Fools. But just like Schubas you need to get there before 8:30 or you'll be way down on the list.

[dan telfer]

Strangely, Schuba's is my fave for that same reason. I like dropping in late in an open mic lineup, so long as there is still a crowd. And Schuba's usually keeps a decent crowd pretty late.

Joe, character stuff is SUCH A HARD SELL. You really have to commit to it, it's looked at with much more skepticism.

[Joe McAdam]

Thanks for the support. I sound like a fucking pussy begging for encouragement on my half baked jokes. Let's just say I killed and move on.

So this is really my first month or so of actually hitting the scene (and I haven't even been to that many places due to working nights) and I'm addicted. Lots of really funny people in this city. I'm going to have to quit my job soon so I can go out every night. I'm also going to have to write a shit load of new jokes. I'm pretty sure I've told most of them already.

[Daryl]

Thanks for that list Dan and Daryl.
Can you just show up at Schuba's?
Is it that easy,because I've been wanting to get up there since before the crash(B.C.)?

Hey, your welcome Kevin, I'm just glad I saved that thing.

[bryan_champ]

Quick updates to the chicago open mic list:

The thursday open mic at Whiskey Road is no more.

My bad. The Thursday open mic at Whiskey Road will still be going on. BUT the bar is now called Chinaski's instead of Whiskey Road. Same location, same time, new name.

There's a new open mic on Wednesdays (starting tonight) at The Charleston (charleston and hoyne in bucktown). Sign up at 9pm and show starts at 9:30

also, This is the last week for the open mic at Pressure.

[Daryl]

Do any of the open mics that we've been talking about require clean material (in particular, what about Jake Melnick's?).

[dan telfer]

Cafes (as opposed to bars) have underage customers and traditional comedy clubs often have conservative policies. I know The Globe, Schuba's, Whiskey Road, Chinaski's, Sylvie's, Wise Fool's, Hog Head's, Edge, Cigars and Stripes, and the soon to be toast Pressure (a cafe) have no clean material requirements.

[Joe McAdam]

Anybody going to wednesday and thursday open mics? I work both nights but was wondering if someone could sign me up. I'm looking to go to the Charleston and Chinaski's because they are right by where I work. Anyway, I work until 10 but want to get up at both. If you can lend a hand I'll thank you in person. And on the internet. Thanks. (That was the internet thanks.)

[CJ Toledano]

I'll most likely be at both so I'll sign you up.

[Joe McAdam]

Much appreciated CJ. I'll see you Wednesday.

[Joe McAdam]

Actually, I just read on The Bastion that they aren't doing the Charleston open mic this week. It's going to be every other wednesday (next one on the 20th.) I guess I'll see you at Chinaski's then.

[JKwac]

Hey I left Chicago today, as I will be going back to school soon. It was real. Take it easy, Chicago.

[Daryl]

Hey guys. I'm coming to Chicago to visit some friends from Tuesday August 19th until Monday August 25 and I'm trying to get on stage as much as possible. I'm planning on checking out the open mics from Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday. If anyone wants to meet up that would be cool.

Here's a clip of me performing at Betty's in Toronto:

http://blip.tv/file/587779/

For more information I also have a Facebook group:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24666110659

Let me know what you think.

[CJ Toledano]

Hey I left Chicago today, as I will be going back to school soon. It was real. Take it easy, Chicago.

This guy pooped his pants way too much while he was here. Uncool and unprofessional.

[Joe McAdam]

that's disappointing to hear, i had such a positive image of joe before that. always thought of him as professional and cool.

i think i just got my first taste of the filthy side of this business.

[JKwac]

Oh you want to play dirty, CJ Toledildo? Then call me Dirt Bacharach because it's about to get messy.

[Joe McAdam]

i have to ask a favor again. can someone sign me up for the charleston open mic tonight? i get out of work at 10:30 and just have to walk a couple blocks to get there. it would be much appreciated. again, i'm joe mcadam.

PS: does anybody know if there's a way to change my username?

[Daryl]

Hey Joe and CJ, I really liked your sets/MC'ing at The Edge on Thursday. It was nice to meet both of you. Are you guys stopping by Schubas tonight?

[Joe McAdam]

Unfortunately I'm working tonight, I'll probably make it to a couple later in the week though. It was great meeting you and i really enjoyed your set, I'm glad AST Chicago has so many funny people.

[CJ Toledano]

"Raw penis." That was super hilarious and fun to say. I hope you didn't mind me repeating it.

I will be at Schuba's tonight, so see you there!