Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Update

Upcoming Comedy
Saturday, April 29 - Legion, Red Deer
Wednesday, May 10 - The Comic Strip
Sunday, May 14 - The Comic Strip

Upcoming WritingLiving
Articles in the Edmonton Journal
May articles TBA

Articles at www.joseyvogels.com (viewer discretion advised for sexual content)May 4 - Sex is BoringMay 11 - Strippers
May 18 - Fantasy Island
May 25 - (Title TBA)

Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every week in the Edmonton Journal's ed magazine supplement.

Check out Dan Brodribb on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb

-For those of you wondering why my column didn't run today in the Journal, it's becaue GRAHAM ANDREWS will be using the space for a four part feature on mental health. It's some powerful writing, so do check it out.

-If you're looking for something to do, check out the local comedy amateur nights: Hit or Miss Mondays at THE COMIC STRIP or proam night Wednesdays at YUK YUKS Both are extremely affordable and give you a chance to see not only new talent develop, but you can also watch established vets work out new material.

Had a great time after the Comic Strip amateur night Monday night hanging out with some comedy buddies: Shawn Gramiak, Max Mault, Kelly Soloduka, Don Campbell, Bill Gee, and various attractive (and a couple drunk) women. Hope I didn't forget anyone. It was lots of fun. Max Mault is one of the funniest humans alive. Plus, he seems to think I'm funny and that's good for the ego. Shawn Gramiak knows lots of cool words too. As a writer, you gots to give respect for that.

-WEdnesday at Yuk Yuks I had my first 'request.' It was flattering that people know me well enough that they now my jokes and want to hear them again. Or maybe it just means I'm overplaoying Yuks. Either way, it was pretty cool.

The next MPW show--Massacre--is Saturday, May 6 at the Alberta Ave. Community hall. If you come down, be sure to say hi before the show or at intermission. I'll be in the at the Canadian Broadcast Table, calling the action.

Monday, April 24, 2006

Update (EDITED)

Upcoming Comedy
Saturday, April 29 - Legion, Red Deer
Wednesday, May 10 - The Comic Strip

Sunday, May 14 - The Comic Strip

Upcoming Writing

Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
May articles TBA

Articles at www.joseyvogels.com (viewer discretion advised for sexual content)
May 4 - Sex is Boring
May 11 - Strippers
May 18 - Fantasy Island
May 25 - (Title TBA)

Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed magazine supplement to the Edmonton Journal
Check out Dan Brodribb on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb

-Had a good set Sunday at Yuk Yuks. It was new material night, and I didn't have much written. The MC, LARRY VASEO[sp?] suggested I go up and talk about my day. I'm one of those guys who prefers to write, edit and polish jokes before I take them up, but Sunday, I actually felt confident enough to give it a try. That's the whole point of comedy--to keep pushing yourself to develop. Okay, maybe the point is a network deal and a sitcom, but the development thing is a close second.

-Here are some pictures that KATHLEEN MCGEE was kind enough to send me. The first is from the Friday night fundraiser for the Distress Line. I'm really proud of the comics that came out to help me for this cause. They're great people and great friends as well as great comics. The show went well despite a late start caused by the Oilers game going into overtime (comedy has always been at the mercy of sports. Home games tend to drop attendance at comedy clubs and bar shows with televisions often mean we can't start til the game is done.)



Distress Line Fundraiser (L to R): Andrew Iwanyk, Powermann, Roxanne S. (event organizer), Dan Brodribb, Lars Callieou, Kathleen McGee. Not pictured: Todd K.











-This one is Me, Lars, Kathleen, and Andrew Iwanyk at...I think it's Prism. Realistically though, it could be any one of what feels like a million places--Hill 426 of open mic Viet Nam. No one who hasn't been there can hope to understand it. It's just you and your buddies, trying to make it out alive. But the bonds you do forge are really something special, and I'm glad to have these memories to share with them once we all achieve our dreams and these turn into 'the good old days.'

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Update

Upcoming Comedy
Friday, April 21 - Student Distress Centre Fundraiser
Saturday, April 26 - Legion, Red Deer

Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
Friday, April 28 - Online Dating (this should be a good one)

Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed magazine supplement to the Edmonton Journal

Check out Dan Brodribb on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb

-Well, my work on MPW MAYHEM is finished; we did the last of the replays yesterday. Word is that EL NINO had some mic trouble on AGGRESSION, so they might not be able to use it. Nino, RIPPER and I may have to go in and re-do it. That's what they get for trying to do a show without the Martial Art-ster. Although, I really sympathize with KENNETH BARR the mad genius behind IDIOM Inc. who is in charge of putting the shows together. Seems like every show ends up needing extra work, like some kind of wrestling Goodfellas: "Just when I think I'm out, they pull me back in."

-Starting May 4, a series of my articles will be appearing on www.joseyvogels.com. Josey is a popular relationship/sex columnist. Josey's informal writing style was definitely an influence on me when I started writing non-fiction, so I'm pretty excited. The columns will be sex-themed so if you're a) offended by sexual content or b) my Mom, stay away.

-Meeting with a guy from a production company this week about some scripts o' mine. Wish me luck. Better yet, wish me Emmys. I'll remember you all on Oscar night.

-Who is Kelly Donald and how has (s)he gained virtually uncontested master of the Memory Game leaderboard at www.toddk.ca? I'm this close to putting out a bounty. No one's memory is THAT good.

-Finally, for those of you looking for something to do this Friday, here's the press release on the Distress Line Comedy For A Cause fundraiser. Hope to see you there:

The Distress Line is pleased to present a comedy fundraiser on Friday, April 21 at Debney Armouries in Edmonton featuring some of Edmonton's fastest-rising and most talked about local comics.

Hosted by DAN BRODRIBB (2005 Comedy Idol Finalist, humor columnist for the Edmonton Journal), the fundraiser will feature gala performances by ANDREW IWANYK (upcoming appearance at Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, 2005 Comedy Idol Finalist, POWERMANN (2006 Funniest Person with a Day Job winner, co-host of Kamikaze Komedy Radio show), KATHLEEN MCGEE (Funniest Person with a Day Job Finalist), and TODD K (Winner Red Deer College Comedy Contest), as well as a headlining performance by LARS CALLIEOU (2004 Comedy Idol Winner, finalist in CBC Stand and Deliver and Corner Gas Comic Genius competitions, co-host of Kamikaze Komedy Radio show).

WHEN: Friday, April 21, 2006 (doors open at 7:00, showtime at 8:00)

WHERE: Debney Armouries Junior Mess Hall 8403 Roper Road, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

HOW MUCH: $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door. For ticket information call Roxanne at 707-4038 or e-mail debney_JR@yahoo.ca.

Friday, April 14, 2006

Congratulations

Upcoming Comedy
Friday, April 21 - Student Distress Centre Fundraiser
Saturday, April 26 - Legion, Red Deer

Upcoming WritingLiving Articles in the Edmonton Journal
April 14 & 28

Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed magazine supplement to the Edmonton Journal

-Congratulations to POWERMANN for winning The Comic Strip's 'Funniest Guy with a Day Job' contest. I don't know if strictly speaking Powermann's extracurricular activities as a University station radio host and world's fattest contortionist qualify as a 'day job,' but it could just be sour grapes on my part. Seriously, congratulations, Powermann.

-Hope everyone's going to have a Happy Easter. I need to finish up some MPW voiceover stuff. I missed the last show, and apparently my replacement EL NINO, THE SICILIAN ASSASSIN did an able job as a replacement. I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, it's a lot of pressure off me; on the other, it's disconcerting knowing you can be so easily replaced. As Lars sometimes says, "You're only as good as your last show." In some ways though, it's a welcome pressure. I love the feeling of constantly being expected to deliver--and I fully intend to live up to the challenge.

Friday, April 07, 2006

Short update

-I've joined the myspace revolution. Come say hi at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb andI'll add you to my friends list once I figure out how.

-My life has been pretty crazy for the last couple weeks, and I have a question for the people who know what I'm talking about: Can you look around and see if I left a pair of my jeans at your place? They're my last good pair, and it's driving me crazy that I can't find them.

Monday, April 03, 2006

4:30am update

Upcoming Comedy
Saturday, April 8 - Yuk Yuks, Edmonton
Sunday, April 9 - The Comic Strip
Wednesday, April 12 - The Comic Strip
Friday, April 21 - Student Distress Centre Fundraiser
Saturday, April 26 - Legion, Red Deer

Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
April 14 & 28

Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed magazine supplement to the Edmonton Journal

-The sound was messed up on the latest MPW recording, so I had to go in to re-record portions of my intro. It was kind of fun. I had to match what I was saying to what my mouth was already doing on the video, so it was an interesting challenge. Hopefully it won't look too much like a kung fu movie. The DVD is called Mayhem, and should be available at the April 8 MPW show, if you're interested in picking up a copy. Tickets to the event and other DVDs are available at www.monsterprowrestling.com

-A fellow from a local production company has expressed interest in potentially collaborating with me on something. I'm meeting with him on Saturday. Hopefully it will turn into something.

-I wasn't expecting to use the words 'red-hot,' 'Stettler,' and 'crowd' in the same sentence, but the Stettler show was fantastic. I was opening for KERRY UNGER and the show went great for both of us.

-On the subject of comedy and comedians, KELLY SOLODUKA seems to have made the Leap in the last couple months. His writing and stage presence have grown in leaps and bounds. Make sure to see him if you get a chance.