Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, February 21 - Yuk Yuks, Great Canadian Laugh-Off
Thursday, February 15 - Kokanee Komedy Battle, The Sidetrack Cafe
Monday, February 26 - The Comic Strip
Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
Sunday, February 11 - Valentine's Day
A Pair of Singles (with Dawn Dumont) in ed magazine
Saturday, February 10 - Valentine's Day
Saturday, February 17 - Bar Stars
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
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The MPW taping was awesome. It was great to see everyone again, and the cameras were rolling to catch all the action for Season 2 of MPW MADNESS, tentatively scheduled to start airing in April. NITE and HEAVY METAL headlined with at 2-out-of-3 falls match, which was cool a) because you don't see many best of three matches anymore, and b) it was a great opportunity to showcase the "up and comers" in MPW. They lived up to the challenge and put on a great match. As well we saw SYNN return to action and WAVELL STARR, a legend in Canadian Indy wrestling made his debut. Plus we got to see STEVE RIVERS wrestle lucha libre style which was pretty hysterical.
The writing class looks to be great this term. I have seven students, and they are strong writers and the group is very open and friendly. It should be an excellent few weeks.
Don't forget about The Great Canadian Laugh Off happening Wednesdays at Yuk Yuks. I will be performing February 21st. Hope to see you there.
Last Friday Dawn and I went out to the bars to "research" our dating column. Truly, I have the best job in the world.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Back From Vancouver
Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, February 21 - Yuk Yuks, Great Canadian Laugh-Off
Monday, February 26 - The Comic Strip
Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
Sunday, February 11 - Valentine's Day
A Pair of Singles (with Dawn Dumont) in ed magazine
Saturday, February 3 - Kissing on the First Date
Saturday, February 10 - Valentine's Day
Saturday, February 17 - Bar Stars
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
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The Great Canadian Laugh-Off is underway. I will be performing February 21 at Yuks along with a number of other hopefuls. These contests usually provide great shows since there are always some good acts on the bill. I believe my night also features KERRY UNGER and TODD K, so come down and vote for your favorite. At the end of the night two of us will advance to the finals. Part of the decision is based on audience vote, so if you're interested in coming down, let me know and I'll see how many people I can hook up on my guest list.
Vancouver was phenomenal. In addition to performing at Yuks, I got a spot at Lafflines Comedy Club (Thanks to DAVID TSONOS for hooking me up with the number). Both shows were great. I also really enjoyed meeting some of the Vancouver comics (and one Calgarian on vacation). If I tried to name them, I'd probably forget someone and feel bad about it, but they know who they are. Thanks for making me feel welcome, guys.
Now that I'm back, I realized just how much work I have coming up. More headLINEs, more photo shoots, more articles with Dawn, more prep work for the Writing course...more stress, but also more fun. I never knew life could get this good.
Wednesday, February 21 - Yuk Yuks, Great Canadian Laugh-Off
Monday, February 26 - The Comic Strip
Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
Sunday, February 11 - Valentine's Day
A Pair of Singles (with Dawn Dumont) in ed magazine
Saturday, February 3 - Kissing on the First Date
Saturday, February 10 - Valentine's Day
Saturday, February 17 - Bar Stars
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
The Great Canadian Laugh-Off is underway. I will be performing February 21 at Yuks along with a number of other hopefuls. These contests usually provide great shows since there are always some good acts on the bill. I believe my night also features KERRY UNGER and TODD K, so come down and vote for your favorite. At the end of the night two of us will advance to the finals. Part of the decision is based on audience vote, so if you're interested in coming down, let me know and I'll see how many people I can hook up on my guest list.
Vancouver was phenomenal. In addition to performing at Yuks, I got a spot at Lafflines Comedy Club (Thanks to DAVID TSONOS for hooking me up with the number). Both shows were great. I also really enjoyed meeting some of the Vancouver comics (and one Calgarian on vacation). If I tried to name them, I'd probably forget someone and feel bad about it, but they know who they are. Thanks for making me feel welcome, guys.
Now that I'm back, I realized just how much work I have coming up. More headLINEs, more photo shoots, more articles with Dawn, more prep work for the Writing course...more stress, but also more fun. I never knew life could get this good.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Update
Update
Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, January 24 - Yuk Yuks, Vancouver
Monday, January 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Upcoming Writing
Friday, January 26 - Sharp Dressed Man, Living Section, Edmonton Journal
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
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My flight to Vancouver leaves tomorrow. I'm excited.
I picked up an extra show, opening for LARS CALLIEOU in Camrose. Another comic cancelled at the last minute, and Lars rode out to save the day. POWERMANN was unable to make it as an opener, so I went in his stead. It's been a long time since I've done a two-man show, so I felt a little rusty, but the crowd was phenomenal, and of course it was nice to be out on the road.
The writing Science Fiction and Fantasy course that I teach through Metro Continuing Education will start February 5 instead of January 29, as advertised. What course is this? I hear you ask. It's a writing course I teach every year and forget to promote on the blog. I don't know if registration is still open (What a professional I am), but if you're interested in writing fantasy, SF, or horror for a living, you can get in touch with Metro and see if there's still space. And you'll get to spend fifteen hours in my august presence listening to me rattle on for fifteen hours (not all in a row). Here's the link: www.metrocontinuingeducation.ca
Got some great reader response to the first Dawn & Dan column which was called A Pair of Singles. I think the folks at ed did a phenomenal job with the layout, so it looked really good. The next one is on kissing on the first date, and should run in a couple weeks.
Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, January 24 - Yuk Yuks, Vancouver
Monday, January 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Upcoming Writing
Friday, January 26 - Sharp Dressed Man, Living Section, Edmonton Journal
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
My flight to Vancouver leaves tomorrow. I'm excited.
I picked up an extra show, opening for LARS CALLIEOU in Camrose. Another comic cancelled at the last minute, and Lars rode out to save the day. POWERMANN was unable to make it as an opener, so I went in his stead. It's been a long time since I've done a two-man show, so I felt a little rusty, but the crowd was phenomenal, and of course it was nice to be out on the road.
The writing Science Fiction and Fantasy course that I teach through Metro Continuing Education will start February 5 instead of January 29, as advertised. What course is this? I hear you ask. It's a writing course I teach every year and forget to promote on the blog. I don't know if registration is still open (What a professional I am), but if you're interested in writing fantasy, SF, or horror for a living, you can get in touch with Metro and see if there's still space. And you'll get to spend fifteen hours in my august presence listening to me rattle on for fifteen hours (not all in a row). Here's the link: www.metrocontinuingeducation.ca
Got some great reader response to the first Dawn & Dan column which was called A Pair of Singles. I think the folks at ed did a phenomenal job with the layout, so it looked really good. The next one is on kissing on the first date, and should run in a couple weeks.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Update
Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, January 24 - Yuk Yuks, Vancouver
Monday, January 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Upcoming Writing
Saturday, January 20 - Single in the City (w/Dawn Dumont) ed magazine in the Edmonton Journal
Friday, January 26 - Sharp Dressed Man, Living Section, Edmonton Journal
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Perception is interesting. Usually, I wear glasses onstage, but I was going to see a show after, and so I was in my contact lenses and Rock and Roll-ier clothing than I usually wear. I ended up doing a guest spot and it was interesting the way the audience seemed slightly confused at first, because my appearance didn't 'fit' the material as strongly. I love comics who perform with their entire body--their voice and mannerisms and physcial presence work with their jokes to create their act--but I wonder if some of the mannerisms I use have become a crutch. I don't mind being the 'nervous little guy' because it's a quick way to establish a stage identity, but I think its important to keep experimenting. Sometimes finding something that works means you stop looking at other ways to do things, and I think its important as an entertainer and in real life too, to keep trying new things (except for maybe seafood. I'm not a fan.).
The co-article with DAWN runs this Saturday in ed. I have no idea what we're going to call it, if anything, but I hope people check it out.
Thursday was fantastic at the Sidetrack KATHLEEN's done such an awesome job at building up the room. KEVIN FOX also proved to be an able attraction and even sacrificed most if not all of his winnings on bets with the audience. Either he's the consummate showman or he has a serious gambling issue. I'm always amazed at just how cool most comedians are. From the headliners on down, it's just an amazing community to be a part of.
Yesterday (Monday) I was back at the Sidetrack trying some new jokes. I think a few of them may have potential, which is exciting.
For those of you who have been writing in about the future of MPW on television, we're working on it. The plan is to tape a bunch of upcoming shows and start production work on them in a few months. I'll keep you posted once a timeline becomes more clear. Hopefully we'll be back on the air soon and better than ever. In the meantime, the next show is February 3 at the Hangers (www.monsterprowrestling.com).
If you're bored in Edmonton the TALES society runs a storytelling circle the second Friday of every month. (You can find the ads in SEE or look them up here: http://www.ecn.ab.ca/~tales/). I'd never been before last week and it was a really cool experience.
Wednesday, January 24 - Yuk Yuks, Vancouver
Monday, January 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Upcoming Writing
Saturday, January 20 - Single in the City (w/Dawn Dumont) ed magazine in the Edmonton Journal
Friday, January 26 - Sharp Dressed Man, Living Section, Edmonton Journal
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Perception is interesting. Usually, I wear glasses onstage, but I was going to see a show after, and so I was in my contact lenses and Rock and Roll-ier clothing than I usually wear. I ended up doing a guest spot and it was interesting the way the audience seemed slightly confused at first, because my appearance didn't 'fit' the material as strongly. I love comics who perform with their entire body--their voice and mannerisms and physcial presence work with their jokes to create their act--but I wonder if some of the mannerisms I use have become a crutch. I don't mind being the 'nervous little guy' because it's a quick way to establish a stage identity, but I think its important to keep experimenting. Sometimes finding something that works means you stop looking at other ways to do things, and I think its important as an entertainer and in real life too, to keep trying new things (except for maybe seafood. I'm not a fan.).
The co-article with DAWN runs this Saturday in ed. I have no idea what we're going to call it, if anything, but I hope people check it out.
Thursday was fantastic at the Sidetrack KATHLEEN's done such an awesome job at building up the room. KEVIN FOX also proved to be an able attraction and even sacrificed most if not all of his winnings on bets with the audience. Either he's the consummate showman or he has a serious gambling issue. I'm always amazed at just how cool most comedians are. From the headliners on down, it's just an amazing community to be a part of.
Yesterday (Monday) I was back at the Sidetrack trying some new jokes. I think a few of them may have potential, which is exciting.
For those of you who have been writing in about the future of MPW on television, we're working on it. The plan is to tape a bunch of upcoming shows and start production work on them in a few months. I'll keep you posted once a timeline becomes more clear. Hopefully we'll be back on the air soon and better than ever. In the meantime, the next show is February 3 at the Hangers (www.monsterprowrestling.com).
If you're bored in Edmonton the TALES society runs a storytelling circle the second Friday of every month. (You can find the ads in SEE or look them up here: http://www.ecn.ab.ca/~tales/). I'd never been before last week and it was a really cool experience.
Update (edited)
Upcoming Comedy
Tuesday, January 9 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, January 11 - Kokanee Comedy Battle, The Sidetrack Cafe, Edmonton
Wednesday, January 24 - Yuk Yuks, Vancouver
Tuesday, January 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Upcoming Writing
Friday, January 12 - Living Columns in the Edmonton Journal
Single in the City (w/Dawn Dumont) - ed magazine in Saturdays Edmonton Journal (Dates TBA)
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Tonight is the Shaw cable audition. I'm very excited. I also have a spot on KATHLEEN MCGEE's Kokanee Comedy Battle this Thursday, January 11. These are great shows because Kathleen goes out of her way to get a variety of acts on the show. Also, the audience gets a pretty strong role in the show, because they vote on the winner, who gets money.
(if you're a funny person and are living or visiting Edmonton and want to participate in the Kokanee Comedy Battle, here's the myspace URL: http://www.myspace.com/kokaneecomedybattle . Your contact name is Kathleen.)
I'm also excited about the upcoming feature with Dawn. It's scheduled to premiere either this Saturday or the Saturday after and run every couple weeks until Valentine's Day. I'm excited about it, and I hope people check it out.
Monday was a really gratifying night as RYAN and AMBER-LYNN collectively known as MAYHEM were offering us a look at their new TV show GUINEA PIG, which will be airing on the Discovery Channel. It always feels good to see people's hard work pay off, especially when it's folks you know. Afterwards, I snuck down to the Sidetrack to do some work of my own polishing some new jokes. It's always interesting to see which jokes resonate with an audience and which ones don't. It's like the audience determines your act, because ultimately they decide what's funny and what stays in your set.
Tuesday, January 9 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, January 11 - Kokanee Comedy Battle, The Sidetrack Cafe, Edmonton
Wednesday, January 24 - Yuk Yuks, Vancouver
Tuesday, January 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Upcoming Writing
Friday, January 12 - Living Columns in the Edmonton Journal
Single in the City (w/Dawn Dumont) - ed magazine in Saturdays Edmonton Journal (Dates TBA)
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Tonight is the Shaw cable audition. I'm very excited. I also have a spot on KATHLEEN MCGEE's Kokanee Comedy Battle this Thursday, January 11. These are great shows because Kathleen goes out of her way to get a variety of acts on the show. Also, the audience gets a pretty strong role in the show, because they vote on the winner, who gets money.
(if you're a funny person and are living or visiting Edmonton and want to participate in the Kokanee Comedy Battle, here's the myspace URL: http://www.myspace.com/kokaneecomedybattle . Your contact name is Kathleen.)
I'm also excited about the upcoming feature with Dawn. It's scheduled to premiere either this Saturday or the Saturday after and run every couple weeks until Valentine's Day. I'm excited about it, and I hope people check it out.
Monday was a really gratifying night as RYAN and AMBER-LYNN collectively known as MAYHEM were offering us a look at their new TV show GUINEA PIG, which will be airing on the Discovery Channel. It always feels good to see people's hard work pay off, especially when it's folks you know. Afterwards, I snuck down to the Sidetrack to do some work of my own polishing some new jokes. It's always interesting to see which jokes resonate with an audience and which ones don't. It's like the audience determines your act, because ultimately they decide what's funny and what stays in your set.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Breaking News
The Comic Strip in West Edmonton Mall is hosting a TV taping Tuesday, January 9 for Shaw cable featuring some of Edmonton's hottest up and coming comedians including LARS CALLEIOU, ANDREW IWANYK, myself (or should that by MYSELF? I should really figure out the capitalization rule on that), and the rest of the usual suspects. (If I get a list of confirmed attendees, I'll post the full rundown, but rest assured it's going to be a good night)
So if you're free tomorrow, we'd love to see you out there. You don't often get a chance to see this kind of a show, and all of us would love your support.
Showtime is 8PM. Call The Comic Strip ((780) 483-5999) for reservations.
So if you're free tomorrow, we'd love to see you out there. You don't often get a chance to see this kind of a show, and all of us would love your support.
Showtime is 8PM. Call The Comic Strip ((780) 483-5999) for reservations.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Tiny Update
Upcoming Comedy
Monday, January 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Upcoming Writing
Friday, January 12 - Living Columns in the Edmonton Journal
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Hope everyone had good holidays. My New Year's Resolution is to focus harder on my writing. We'll see how that works out. I'll be taking a trip to Vancouver in the next couple weeks, and I'm hoping to get some stage time out there.
It looks like DAWN DUMONT and I will have an upcoming biweekly feature in ed magazine. It will be a he said/she said look at single life. I'm excited about it. Our first entry should run either next Saturday or the one after.
Speaking of writing, here are a couple other interesting blogs to read:
tonyhomo.blogspot.com --hilarious, especially if you're an NFL fan, though perhaps not if you're a fan of the Cowboys. Written by "The Real Drew Bledsoe" (who is probably not the real Drew Bledsoe--though it would be funny if it was), it looks at the travails of this year's Dallas team through the eyes of a arrogant, petty, and not-very-bright washed up quarterback. Absolutely phenomenal writing.
standingonthebox.blogspot.com - Nightlife through the eyes of a New York bouncer. Not funny, so much, but compelling. Anybody who's worked in the hospitality industry will likely relate.
Monday, January 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Upcoming Writing
Friday, January 12 - Living Columns in the Edmonton Journal
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Hope everyone had good holidays. My New Year's Resolution is to focus harder on my writing. We'll see how that works out. I'll be taking a trip to Vancouver in the next couple weeks, and I'm hoping to get some stage time out there.
It looks like DAWN DUMONT and I will have an upcoming biweekly feature in ed magazine. It will be a he said/she said look at single life. I'm excited about it. Our first entry should run either next Saturday or the one after.
Speaking of writing, here are a couple other interesting blogs to read:
tonyhomo.blogspot.com --hilarious, especially if you're an NFL fan, though perhaps not if you're a fan of the Cowboys. Written by "The Real Drew Bledsoe" (who is probably not the real Drew Bledsoe--though it would be funny if it was), it looks at the travails of this year's Dallas team through the eyes of a arrogant, petty, and not-very-bright washed up quarterback. Absolutely phenomenal writing.
standingonthebox.blogspot.com - Nightlife through the eyes of a New York bouncer. Not funny, so much, but compelling. Anybody who's worked in the hospitality industry will likely relate.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, December 20 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, December 21 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, December 22 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, December 23 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Just want to wish everyone who reads this a happy holidays. It's been a great year for me, and things continue to look even better for the year ahead. I'm at the Comic Strip this week, and then will be taking some time to be with my family, who have been such a great support for me.
If you're jonesing for something to read, two folks whose writing I've been thoroughly enjoying are KELLY SOLODUKA and AMBER (I have no idea what her last name is). They can be found at http://www.myspace.com/soloduka and
http://www.myspace.com/bougieworld respectively. Fabulously entertaining stuff, especially if you're a believer in mouse sociopolitics, Jerry Bruckheimer, or Britney Spears' crotch.
NOTE: MPW MADNESS is on temporary hiatus from television. However there are some ongoing talks, and I expect to have some positive news to announce in the next few weeks. Meanwhile, there are shows booked through 2007 so I hope people will continue to check out the live events. The wrestlers and production team are some of the hardest working people I know and definitely worth checking out.
Wednesday, December 20 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, December 21 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, December 22 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, December 23 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Just want to wish everyone who reads this a happy holidays. It's been a great year for me, and things continue to look even better for the year ahead. I'm at the Comic Strip this week, and then will be taking some time to be with my family, who have been such a great support for me.
If you're jonesing for something to read, two folks whose writing I've been thoroughly enjoying are KELLY SOLODUKA and AMBER (I have no idea what her last name is). They can be found at http://www.myspace.com/soloduka and
http://www.myspace.com/bougieworld respectively. Fabulously entertaining stuff, especially if you're a believer in mouse sociopolitics, Jerry Bruckheimer, or Britney Spears' crotch.
NOTE: MPW MADNESS is on temporary hiatus from television. However there are some ongoing talks, and I expect to have some positive news to announce in the next few weeks. Meanwhile, there are shows booked through 2007 so I hope people will continue to check out the live events. The wrestlers and production team are some of the hardest working people I know and definitely worth checking out.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Update (edited)
Upcoming Comedy
Monday, December 11 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, December 20 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, December 21 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, December 22 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, December 23 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Sunday, December 24 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Busy week this week. I host Hit or Miss Monday tonight at the Comic Strip. Tomorrow I'm filming lead-ins to the next episode of MPW MADNESS. Wednesday, is the filming for SURE-SHOT DOMBROWSKI (or at least my part in it) and Saturday is MPW's next live show--MPW JINGLE BRAWLS. The MPW show will be an afternoon show at the Alberta Ave Community hall and proceeds will be donated to Santas Anonymous, a classy gesture on the part of MPW.
I'm also trying to get my passport for a trip to the States next year. Why did I have to wait until you actually needed a passport to make this decision? The Passport Office is a nightmare, with people travelling for Christmas and with the new travel stuff coming in in January. Oh well. If that's the worst problem I have, I'm in pretty good shape.
Acutally the worst problem I have is Christmas shopping for my family. If anybody has any ideas, I'm open to suggestions.
Monday, December 11 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, December 20 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, December 21 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, December 22 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, December 23 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Sunday, December 24 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Busy week this week. I host Hit or Miss Monday tonight at the Comic Strip. Tomorrow I'm filming lead-ins to the next episode of MPW MADNESS. Wednesday, is the filming for SURE-SHOT DOMBROWSKI (or at least my part in it) and Saturday is MPW's next live show--MPW JINGLE BRAWLS. The MPW show will be an afternoon show at the Alberta Ave Community hall and proceeds will be donated to Santas Anonymous, a classy gesture on the part of MPW.
I'm also trying to get my passport for a trip to the States next year. Why did I have to wait until you actually needed a passport to make this decision? The Passport Office is a nightmare, with people travelling for Christmas and with the new travel stuff coming in in January. Oh well. If that's the worst problem I have, I'm in pretty good shape.
Acutally the worst problem I have is Christmas shopping for my family. If anybody has any ideas, I'm open to suggestions.
Update
Upcoming Comedy
Monday, December 11 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, December 27 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, December 28 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, December 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, December 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Busy week this week. I host Hit or Miss Monday tonight at the Comic Strip. Tomorrow I'm filming lead-ins to the next episode of MPW MADNESS. Wednesday, is the filming for SURE-SHOT DOMBROWSKI (or at least my part in it) and Saturday is MPW's next live show--MPW JINGLE BRAWLS. The MPW show will be an afternoon show at the Alberta Ave Community hall and proceeds will be donated to Santas Anonymous, a classy gesture on the part of MPW.
I'm also trying to get my passport for a trip to the States next year. Why did I have to wait until you actually needed a passport to make this decision? The Passport Office is a nightmare, with people travelling for Christmas and with the new travel stuff coming in in January. Oh well. If that's the worst problem I have, I'm in pretty good shape.
Acutally the worst problem I have is Christmas shopping for my family. If anybody has any ideas, I'm open to suggestions.
Upcoming Comedy
Monday, December 11 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, December 27 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, December 28 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, December 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, December 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Busy week this week. I host Hit or Miss Monday tonight at the Comic Strip. Tomorrow I'm filming lead-ins to the next episode of MPW MADNESS. Wednesday, is the filming for SURE-SHOT DOMBROWSKI (or at least my part in it) and Saturday is MPW's next live show--MPW JINGLE BRAWLS. The MPW show will be an afternoon show at the Alberta Ave Community hall and proceeds will be donated to Santas Anonymous, a classy gesture on the part of MPW.
I'm also trying to get my passport for a trip to the States next year. Why did I have to wait until you actually needed a passport to make this decision? The Passport Office is a nightmare, with people travelling for Christmas and with the new travel stuff coming in in January. Oh well. If that's the worst problem I have, I'm in pretty good shape.
Acutally the worst problem I have is Christmas shopping for my family. If anybody has any ideas, I'm open to suggestions.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Update
Upcoming Comedy
Monday, December 11 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, December 27 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, December 28 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, December 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, December 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
It's been a productive week for writing. I'm still plodding away on a teleplay I've been pecking at for some time. We also did the lead-ins for the next MPW show. RIPPER and I are working together pretty well, although I don't think my own performance was as good as last week. However, I'm told most people watch don't watch wrestling for the announcers. They wrestling for the wrestling--though you wouldn't know it from how little of it some of the other wrestling shows put on.
KATHLEEN MCGEE is hosting a Comedy Contest at the Sidetrack Cafe December 14. Go down there and vote for who you think the funniest person is. The contest will be running regularly and is open to pro comics and people just starting out, so if you want to compete for the prize ($400), contact her through the contest myspace at www.myspace.com/kokaneecomedybattle . It's a lot of fun, so I encourage you to sign up and bring your friends since the winner will be decided by audience reaction. The December 14 show is all booked up, but she's hoping to run more shows in the future.
Incidentally, this isn't the first room Kathleen's hosted. She also ran rooms in the Thirsty Turtle and Blue Chicago, so this isn't her first trip to the dance. I remember Blue Chicago with a lot of fondness since I cut most of my open-mic teeth there when I was starting out. I also cut my teeth on those five dollar steaks, but that's another story.
Thinking about where I've come from reminds me to be grateful to the people who have helped me along my way, giving me a place to write or perform. Whether its' writing, comedy, wrestling, or life in general, there have been a lot of people who stood behind me who don't get recognition. From the staff of the clubs to the editors at the paper to the friends and family who have provided me with so much encouragement over the years, I offer a heartfelt thank you.
Monday, December 11 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, December 27 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, December 28 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, December 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, December 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
It's been a productive week for writing. I'm still plodding away on a teleplay I've been pecking at for some time. We also did the lead-ins for the next MPW show. RIPPER and I are working together pretty well, although I don't think my own performance was as good as last week. However, I'm told most people watch don't watch wrestling for the announcers. They wrestling for the wrestling--though you wouldn't know it from how little of it some of the other wrestling shows put on.
KATHLEEN MCGEE is hosting a Comedy Contest at the Sidetrack Cafe December 14. Go down there and vote for who you think the funniest person is. The contest will be running regularly and is open to pro comics and people just starting out, so if you want to compete for the prize ($400), contact her through the contest myspace at www.myspace.com/kokaneecomedybattle . It's a lot of fun, so I encourage you to sign up and bring your friends since the winner will be decided by audience reaction. The December 14 show is all booked up, but she's hoping to run more shows in the future.
Incidentally, this isn't the first room Kathleen's hosted. She also ran rooms in the Thirsty Turtle and Blue Chicago, so this isn't her first trip to the dance. I remember Blue Chicago with a lot of fondness since I cut most of my open-mic teeth there when I was starting out. I also cut my teeth on those five dollar steaks, but that's another story.
Thinking about where I've come from reminds me to be grateful to the people who have helped me along my way, giving me a place to write or perform. Whether its' writing, comedy, wrestling, or life in general, there have been a lot of people who stood behind me who don't get recognition. From the staff of the clubs to the editors at the paper to the friends and family who have provided me with so much encouragement over the years, I offer a heartfelt thank you.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Update
Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Journal
Friday, December 1 - Kid Stuff
Upcoming Comedy
Monday, December 11 - The Comic Strip
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Quiet week this week (at least professionally). I've been getting lots of writing done though, so that's always a nice feeling. People often ask me where I get my ideas. I actually find ideas easy. It's turning those ideas into a decent column that's the work. My next column, on kids, runs this Friday in the Edmonton Journal.
As well, a new episode of MPW MADNESS airs this week at the usual time. It'll feature SHANE O'RYAN's return to action and the INSANE IRISHMAN/FINAL CHAPTER match I went on about at some length a few weeks ago. Filming the lead-ins for the show was as smooth as it's ever gone. RIPPER and I are working like a well-polished machine. Or a well-oiled shoe. Or something.
Living Articles in the Journal
Friday, December 1 - Kid Stuff
Upcoming Comedy
Monday, December 11 - The Comic Strip
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Quiet week this week (at least professionally). I've been getting lots of writing done though, so that's always a nice feeling. People often ask me where I get my ideas. I actually find ideas easy. It's turning those ideas into a decent column that's the work. My next column, on kids, runs this Friday in the Edmonton Journal.
As well, a new episode of MPW MADNESS airs this week at the usual time. It'll feature SHANE O'RYAN's return to action and the INSANE IRISHMAN/FINAL CHAPTER match I went on about at some length a few weeks ago. Filming the lead-ins for the show was as smooth as it's ever gone. RIPPER and I are working like a well-polished machine. Or a well-oiled shoe. Or something.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Wednesday Night.
If you're wondering what every comic in the city will be doing Wednesday night, they'll be listening to CJSR at midnight. Here's why:
Powermann and Lars co-host a weekly radio show with a focus on stand up comedy every Wednesday at midnight (MST) on CJSR 88.5 FM. or you can tune in online at www.cjsr.com This week their guest is Doug Stanhope! He was host of the Man Show and Girls Gone Wild. But to comedians he is known for comedy and he is the HUGE!!!
"Ask anyone whose opinion matters, and they'll tell you Doug Stanhope is one of the top ten stand-ups in the world today. [...]" Chortle UK
If you have a question for Doug email us here at kkcjsr@hotmail.com.
Doug Stanhope myspace http://www.myspace.com/dougstanhope
Doug Stanhope website http://www.dougstanhope.com/"
Powermann and Lars co-host a weekly radio show with a focus on stand up comedy every Wednesday at midnight (MST) on CJSR 88.5 FM. or you can tune in online at www.cjsr.com This week their guest is Doug Stanhope! He was host of the Man Show and Girls Gone Wild. But to comedians he is known for comedy and he is the HUGE!!!
"Ask anyone whose opinion matters, and they'll tell you Doug Stanhope is one of the top ten stand-ups in the world today. [...]" Chortle UK
If you have a question for Doug email us here at kkcjsr@hotmail.com.
Doug Stanhope myspace http://www.myspace.com/dougstanhope
Doug Stanhope website http://www.dougstanhope.com/"
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Update
Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Journal
Friday, November 17 - The Best Announcer in the World
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
First of all, thanks to all who sent in birthday wishes. It means a lot.
My next Jounal article runs this Friday, and it's on my experiences as an announcer for Monster Pro Wrestling. Speaking of MPW, no pies in this week's MPW show, but it will feature two title matches: NITE vs. HEAVY METAL for the Jr. Heavyweight championship (It was a show-stealer live) and MASSIVE DAMAGE vs. DARREN "THE BOMB" DALTON in a barbed wire match. And yes, the shorts to which I refer in the article, are indeed the ones Massive Damage is wearing in the match.
The XM radio tapings at Yuks went well last Friday. I was the first act up on the late show, which means I didn't get as much of a chance to suss out the crowd as I would have liked. Still, I had a decent but not spectactular set. A lot of guys from Calgary came down, so it was great to see them. If I was better at names, I'd mention them, but they definitely established themselves as guys to watch. I also was glad to see KERRY UNGER again. On and off stage he's such a cool guy. If you get a chance to see him, do so. If you've seen the cartoon Yuk Yuks ads that run in SEE magazine every week, he's the guy behind them. Funny stuff. He's also part of THE NE'ER DO WELLS, a band that does some really funny songs. Look 'em up on myspace.
KATHLEEN MCGEE was co-middling Sunday at the Comic Strip with ANDREW IWANYK, while WELBY SANTOS headlined and KELLY SOLODUKA hosted. I enjoy watching all four of these guys (and gal), but I was most blown away at how much Kathleen and Kelly have both improved over the past few months. I've said it before, but I'll say it again. Watching other people grow and develop is one of the coolest things in comedy.
Rehersals are underway for SURE-SHOT DUMBROWSKI, a feature length movie directed by TIM MCKORT. I have a small role, but I intend to be the best Russian Goal Judge ever. In other movie-ish news, BILL GEE, LARS CALLEIOU and I shot a short teaser to promote the Edmonton Journal's ed magazine with the help (and camera of DON CAMPBELL). Alternate takes also included a cameo by the one-and-only MAX MAULT. If it makes the website, I'll let everyone know.
Recently I had the pleasure of visiting the home of wrestler "MR. INTENSITY" MARK POSEY (and of course his wife, the lovely Mrs. Intensity). ECLIPSE and HEAVY METAL came along as well, and we discovered that Mark has a box full of old wrestling magazines from the days when the territories thrived and wrestling was treated as real. It made me realize how much times have changed, and how fortunate the MPW guys are. As far as I know, MPW is the only independent Canadian wrestling promotion with television, so our wrestlers gain some invaluable experience. If you happen to be reading this and are interested in getting involved in MPW as a wrestler, contact them through the www.monsterprowrestling.com website.
Living Articles in the Journal
Friday, November 17 - The Best Announcer in the World
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
First of all, thanks to all who sent in birthday wishes. It means a lot.
My next Jounal article runs this Friday, and it's on my experiences as an announcer for Monster Pro Wrestling. Speaking of MPW, no pies in this week's MPW show, but it will feature two title matches: NITE vs. HEAVY METAL for the Jr. Heavyweight championship (It was a show-stealer live) and MASSIVE DAMAGE vs. DARREN "THE BOMB" DALTON in a barbed wire match. And yes, the shorts to which I refer in the article, are indeed the ones Massive Damage is wearing in the match.
The XM radio tapings at Yuks went well last Friday. I was the first act up on the late show, which means I didn't get as much of a chance to suss out the crowd as I would have liked. Still, I had a decent but not spectactular set. A lot of guys from Calgary came down, so it was great to see them. If I was better at names, I'd mention them, but they definitely established themselves as guys to watch. I also was glad to see KERRY UNGER again. On and off stage he's such a cool guy. If you get a chance to see him, do so. If you've seen the cartoon Yuk Yuks ads that run in SEE magazine every week, he's the guy behind them. Funny stuff. He's also part of THE NE'ER DO WELLS, a band that does some really funny songs. Look 'em up on myspace.
KATHLEEN MCGEE was co-middling Sunday at the Comic Strip with ANDREW IWANYK, while WELBY SANTOS headlined and KELLY SOLODUKA hosted. I enjoy watching all four of these guys (and gal), but I was most blown away at how much Kathleen and Kelly have both improved over the past few months. I've said it before, but I'll say it again. Watching other people grow and develop is one of the coolest things in comedy.
Rehersals are underway for SURE-SHOT DUMBROWSKI, a feature length movie directed by TIM MCKORT. I have a small role, but I intend to be the best Russian Goal Judge ever. In other movie-ish news, BILL GEE, LARS CALLEIOU and I shot a short teaser to promote the Edmonton Journal's ed magazine with the help (and camera of DON CAMPBELL). Alternate takes also included a cameo by the one-and-only MAX MAULT. If it makes the website, I'll let everyone know.
Recently I had the pleasure of visiting the home of wrestler "MR. INTENSITY" MARK POSEY (and of course his wife, the lovely Mrs. Intensity). ECLIPSE and HEAVY METAL came along as well, and we discovered that Mark has a box full of old wrestling magazines from the days when the territories thrived and wrestling was treated as real. It made me realize how much times have changed, and how fortunate the MPW guys are. As far as I know, MPW is the only independent Canadian wrestling promotion with television, so our wrestlers gain some invaluable experience. If you happen to be reading this and are interested in getting involved in MPW as a wrestler, contact them through the www.monsterprowrestling.com website.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Update
Upcoming Comedy
Friday, November 10 - Yuk Yuks (Edmonton)
Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Journal
Friday, November 17 - The Best Announcer in the World
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
They're having XM radio tapings at Yuk Yuks this Friday night. I'm on the 10:30 PM show with SEAN LECOMBER and a number of others. Hope to see you there.
This Friday night on MPW MADNESS I'm told we'll see the footage of my character getting pied by the Heatseekers. I expect there might also be some wrestling too, so tune in.
I MC'd Monday at the Comic Strip. MCing is one of the most personally challenging spots for me, but it's also one of the most rewarding. A good MC warms up the crowd and convinces them that the show they're going to see is the greatest show they will ever see. I've noticed a good MC also affects the way other comics, especially less experienced ones approach a show. A bad attitude is contagious and if the crowd isn't responding well, sometimes comic will go on stage already surly and hostile towards the audience. Other MCs are so great that when you go up, you feel ready to give your best, because they've made the crowd feel so welcome and comfortable, that you have a lot of freedom to do what you want.
Rehearsals for 'Sure-Shot Dombrowski' in which I'll be playing a small role start this Sunday. BILL GEE, LARS CALLEIOU and I are also planning to shoot something for the Edmonton Journal website on Monday. I'll keep everyone posted.
Friday, November 10 - Yuk Yuks (Edmonton)
Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Journal
Friday, November 17 - The Best Announcer in the World
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
They're having XM radio tapings at Yuk Yuks this Friday night. I'm on the 10:30 PM show with SEAN LECOMBER and a number of others. Hope to see you there.
This Friday night on MPW MADNESS I'm told we'll see the footage of my character getting pied by the Heatseekers. I expect there might also be some wrestling too, so tune in.
I MC'd Monday at the Comic Strip. MCing is one of the most personally challenging spots for me, but it's also one of the most rewarding. A good MC warms up the crowd and convinces them that the show they're going to see is the greatest show they will ever see. I've noticed a good MC also affects the way other comics, especially less experienced ones approach a show. A bad attitude is contagious and if the crowd isn't responding well, sometimes comic will go on stage already surly and hostile towards the audience. Other MCs are so great that when you go up, you feel ready to give your best, because they've made the crowd feel so welcome and comfortable, that you have a lot of freedom to do what you want.
Rehearsals for 'Sure-Shot Dombrowski' in which I'll be playing a small role start this Sunday. BILL GEE, LARS CALLEIOU and I are also planning to shoot something for the Edmonton Journal website on Monday. I'll keep everyone posted.
Upcoming Comedy
Sunday, November 5 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Monday, November 6 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Journal -TBA
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
MPW Vendetta went really well. (My latest Art Gallery column is finally written and posted at www.monsterprowrestling.com in the News section.) There was some chaos backstage before the show and that's when you really appreciate having veterans around. WHile MASSIVE DAMAGE dealt with logistics, STEVE RIVERS really stepped up and got everyone organized for the promos and the show. I really enjoyed SHARP vs. INFERNO and NITE and HEAVY METAL told a cool story in their tag match.
My favorite though was FINAL CHAPTER vs. INSANE IRISHMAN. FInal Chapter was wearing a mask and a jumpsuit which makes him more initmidating, but also means that Irishman had to really use his face and body language to convey the story. Ironically, when you're trying to make someone look like an unstoppable monster, it's the guy getting his butt kicked who makes or breaks the match, and Irishman did a great job. It's always more fearsome when the guy fighting impossible odds is someone you care about, and considering he hasn't been back long enough for us to really get to know him as a competitor, Irish did an awesome job of making himself both likeable to the crowd, and also gutsy as he put everything he had into the match and refusing to back down. I hope that match makes it to TV as it is a great example of two guys putting a match together in a way where regardless of the outcome, they both leave looking better than when they went in.
(Funny story: My parents came out for the night and Mom had a great time clapping and cheering and joining in for all the chanting (this is especially funny if you know what my mom is like). Anyway, during the NITE/SICILIAN ASSASSIN vs. HEAVY METAL/STEVIE SAINT tag match, Stevie was playing the role of the plucky, resilient good guy, who despite taking a severe pummeling from the bad guys, can't be put away despite the villains' best efforts. While Nite was choking Stevie, a "Let's go Stevie!" Clap-clap-clap! chant broke out with my Mom joining in. The funny part was, Nite's mom was sitting beside mine looking all sad. When my mom talked to her, Nite's mom was like, "I know he's supposed to be a bad guy, but I really wish people would cheer for my son. Deep down, he's a very nice boy.")
At The COMIC STRIP last night, Radio personality PAUL BROWN was the host. Paul's a great guy, and even offered to listen to some of my commentary and give me some pointers. THE PAUL BROWN show takes place Weekday mornings on 100.3 the Bear and also features YUKON JACK who I've worked with for MPW. So give them a listen. The shows were great and also featured POWERMANN who hosts his own radio show with LARS CALLEIOU on CJSR FM 88, Wednesdays at midnight.
Anyway, I'm up again at The Comic Strip tonight. CHRIS NANNARONE is headlining, and ANDREW IWANYK will be the MC, so it should be an interesting evening. Hope to see you there. I'm also MCing tomorrow at the Strip for Hit or Miss Monday, which is a great chance to check out the UP and Coming comics in the Edmonton scene. I find MCing the most challenging spot on the show, but also one of the most rewarding. I hope to see you there. Come up and say hello.
Sunday, November 5 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Monday, November 6 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Journal -TBA
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
MPW Vendetta went really well. (My latest Art Gallery column is finally written and posted at www.monsterprowrestling.com in the News section.) There was some chaos backstage before the show and that's when you really appreciate having veterans around. WHile MASSIVE DAMAGE dealt with logistics, STEVE RIVERS really stepped up and got everyone organized for the promos and the show. I really enjoyed SHARP vs. INFERNO and NITE and HEAVY METAL told a cool story in their tag match.
My favorite though was FINAL CHAPTER vs. INSANE IRISHMAN. FInal Chapter was wearing a mask and a jumpsuit which makes him more initmidating, but also means that Irishman had to really use his face and body language to convey the story. Ironically, when you're trying to make someone look like an unstoppable monster, it's the guy getting his butt kicked who makes or breaks the match, and Irishman did a great job. It's always more fearsome when the guy fighting impossible odds is someone you care about, and considering he hasn't been back long enough for us to really get to know him as a competitor, Irish did an awesome job of making himself both likeable to the crowd, and also gutsy as he put everything he had into the match and refusing to back down. I hope that match makes it to TV as it is a great example of two guys putting a match together in a way where regardless of the outcome, they both leave looking better than when they went in.
(Funny story: My parents came out for the night and Mom had a great time clapping and cheering and joining in for all the chanting (this is especially funny if you know what my mom is like). Anyway, during the NITE/SICILIAN ASSASSIN vs. HEAVY METAL/STEVIE SAINT tag match, Stevie was playing the role of the plucky, resilient good guy, who despite taking a severe pummeling from the bad guys, can't be put away despite the villains' best efforts. While Nite was choking Stevie, a "Let's go Stevie!" Clap-clap-clap! chant broke out with my Mom joining in. The funny part was, Nite's mom was sitting beside mine looking all sad. When my mom talked to her, Nite's mom was like, "I know he's supposed to be a bad guy, but I really wish people would cheer for my son. Deep down, he's a very nice boy.")
At The COMIC STRIP last night, Radio personality PAUL BROWN was the host. Paul's a great guy, and even offered to listen to some of my commentary and give me some pointers. THE PAUL BROWN show takes place Weekday mornings on 100.3 the Bear and also features YUKON JACK who I've worked with for MPW. So give them a listen. The shows were great and also featured POWERMANN who hosts his own radio show with LARS CALLEIOU on CJSR FM 88, Wednesdays at midnight.
Anyway, I'm up again at The Comic Strip tonight. CHRIS NANNARONE is headlining, and ANDREW IWANYK will be the MC, so it should be an interesting evening. Hope to see you there. I'm also MCing tomorrow at the Strip for Hit or Miss Monday, which is a great chance to check out the UP and Coming comics in the Edmonton scene. I find MCing the most challenging spot on the show, but also one of the most rewarding. I hope to see you there. Come up and say hello.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
El Updat-O
Upcoming Comedy
Monday, October 30 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Thursday, November 2 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Saturday, November 4 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Sunday, November 5 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Monday, November 6 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Living Articles in the Journal (subject to change)
Friday, November 3 - Strictly Ballroom
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Other appearances
Friday, November 3 - MPW Vendetta-Kingsay Hangars, Edmonton
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
I had the pleasure of MCing for NAVIN PRATAP at THE COMIC STRIP last night. Long time followers of this blog may remember NAVIN as one of the guys I first watched many moons ago and he and ANGIE ISMOND were really instrumental in my comic development. It was a real joy to be able to bring him up as a headliner and see how much he's grown as a comedian.
The best part about my life is the wild characters you meet. Whether it's running through the snow with wrestler HEAVY METAL looking for a psychic fair or an open restaraunt or driving with comic MAX MAULT listening to Blue Oyster Cult and making up ridiculous jokes about different animals walking into the bar, ("This duck walks into a bar. The bartender says, "What can I get you?" and the duck says: "Just the bill." Ba-dump.) You meet people you will never encounter anywhere else.
Lots of rumours floating around on a number of different projects I've been working on, but no official news to report. I've been offered a small movie role (and I like tendering offers a lot more than I like auditioning, I'll tell you that). As well, there's been talk that MPW may be making yet another leap forward and I've been approached about a comedy radio taping. As always, we'll see what happens, and I'll believe it when I see it, but it is exciting to have my name attached to all these rumors. Trust me--if anything comes of these things, I will be the first to brag about it. Except, kind of I already did though I really have nothing to brag about at this point. Oh well. Hatched or not, chicken-counting has always been a guilty pleasure of mine.
A couple weeks ago I saw the play (G)LISTENING, directed by HEATHER FITZSIMMONS-FREY who was the dramaturge (don't ask me what that is--I still don't know exactly) on my play THE SATANIST'S WIFE a few years back. The play finished it's run, so it's kind of pointless to plug it, but I did want to say how much I liked it. I especially liked the way the two actors were able to use space and movement and facial expression to convey so much emotion. There was a lot of dance-style lifts and moves and twists, and it was really cool. I've said before how much I admire performers who can express with their faces and body language and (g)listening did not disappoint. And there was dirty stuff too.
Monday, October 30 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Thursday, November 2 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Saturday, November 4 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Sunday, November 5 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Monday, November 6 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Living Articles in the Journal (subject to change)
Friday, November 3 - Strictly Ballroom
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Other appearances
Friday, November 3 - MPW Vendetta-Kingsay Hangars, Edmonton
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
I had the pleasure of MCing for NAVIN PRATAP at THE COMIC STRIP last night. Long time followers of this blog may remember NAVIN as one of the guys I first watched many moons ago and he and ANGIE ISMOND were really instrumental in my comic development. It was a real joy to be able to bring him up as a headliner and see how much he's grown as a comedian.
The best part about my life is the wild characters you meet. Whether it's running through the snow with wrestler HEAVY METAL looking for a psychic fair or an open restaraunt or driving with comic MAX MAULT listening to Blue Oyster Cult and making up ridiculous jokes about different animals walking into the bar, ("This duck walks into a bar. The bartender says, "What can I get you?" and the duck says: "Just the bill." Ba-dump.) You meet people you will never encounter anywhere else.
Lots of rumours floating around on a number of different projects I've been working on, but no official news to report. I've been offered a small movie role (and I like tendering offers a lot more than I like auditioning, I'll tell you that). As well, there's been talk that MPW may be making yet another leap forward and I've been approached about a comedy radio taping. As always, we'll see what happens, and I'll believe it when I see it, but it is exciting to have my name attached to all these rumors. Trust me--if anything comes of these things, I will be the first to brag about it. Except, kind of I already did though I really have nothing to brag about at this point. Oh well. Hatched or not, chicken-counting has always been a guilty pleasure of mine.
A couple weeks ago I saw the play (G)LISTENING, directed by HEATHER FITZSIMMONS-FREY who was the dramaturge (don't ask me what that is--I still don't know exactly) on my play THE SATANIST'S WIFE a few years back. The play finished it's run, so it's kind of pointless to plug it, but I did want to say how much I liked it. I especially liked the way the two actors were able to use space and movement and facial expression to convey so much emotion. There was a lot of dance-style lifts and moves and twists, and it was really cool. I've said before how much I admire performers who can express with their faces and body language and (g)listening did not disappoint. And there was dirty stuff too.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Update
Upcoming Comedy
Monday, October 30 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Thursday, November 2 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Saturday, November 4 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Monday, November 6 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Living Articles in the Journal (subject to change)
Friday, November 3 - Strictly Ballroom
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Other appearances
Friday, November 3 - MPW Vendetta-Kingsay Hangars, Edmonton
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Hard to believe October is nearly over. Work on MADNESS is taking up a lot of time, but the finished product is worth it. With VENDETTA coming up, we really tried to promote it on this upcoming week's show, so check it out this week--we filmed a music video of RIPPER rapping and me dancing. We're gangsta. I hope it doesn't get cut to make room for wrestling (I know, I know, a wrestling show that puts the priority on the matches--crazy)I haven't had time to get a Art Gallery piece for the www.monsterprowrestling.com website, so I feel guilty. There's still lots of cool things to check out on the site though, so give it a look.
I feel like I've been incredibly busy lately. I've also started trying to have a social life again, and justified it to myself by saying it's research. Sometimes having a type A personality isn't all it's cracked up to be.
I could have sworn I had more to write about. How can a professional write put together such a boring blog? Oh well.
Speaking of cool blogs, POWERMANN has a nifty new theory about male/female relations up on his myspace account. It's cool reading. And CHRISTINA's record release party is this Friday. I hope there's cheese.
Monday, October 30 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Thursday, November 2 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Saturday, November 4 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Monday, November 6 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Living Articles in the Journal (subject to change)
Friday, November 3 - Strictly Ballroom
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Other appearances
Friday, November 3 - MPW Vendetta-Kingsay Hangars, Edmonton
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Hard to believe October is nearly over. Work on MADNESS is taking up a lot of time, but the finished product is worth it. With VENDETTA coming up, we really tried to promote it on this upcoming week's show, so check it out this week--we filmed a music video of RIPPER rapping and me dancing. We're gangsta. I hope it doesn't get cut to make room for wrestling (I know, I know, a wrestling show that puts the priority on the matches--crazy)I haven't had time to get a Art Gallery piece for the www.monsterprowrestling.com website, so I feel guilty. There's still lots of cool things to check out on the site though, so give it a look.
I feel like I've been incredibly busy lately. I've also started trying to have a social life again, and justified it to myself by saying it's research. Sometimes having a type A personality isn't all it's cracked up to be.
I could have sworn I had more to write about. How can a professional write put together such a boring blog? Oh well.
Speaking of cool blogs, POWERMANN has a nifty new theory about male/female relations up on his myspace account. It's cool reading. And CHRISTINA's record release party is this Friday. I hope there's cheese.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Y'all Need an Update
Upcoming Comedy
Monday, October 30 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Living Articles in the Journal - TBA
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Other appearances
Friday, November 3 - MPW Vendetta-Kingsay Hangars, Edmonton
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
I am a poor self-promoter. One of my articles ran Friday in the Journal and I didn't even realize it, until someone called me about it. For those of you who are wondering about DJ DERVISH, he spins at SUBURBS on Jasper Ave. on DAZ OONTZ nights.
I also met the lead singer of the band SOLLIPSIS today. I haven't seen them yet, and they're looking for a drummer, but keep an eye out for them. I'm sure they're very good. Also on the music front, I believe CHRISTINA is having a CD release party on October 27 at the Stanley Milner Library. Check her website www.christina-music.com for details.
But what are YOU doing these days, Dan, I hear you ask? Stop promoting other people and let's hear what you've got going on. Well, right now, I'm just continuing with the usual gang of suspects (writing, comedy, MPW television) in my quest to become the bestcomedian/writer/pro wrestling announcer in the world. Not many people have that many slashes in their job description.
Cue self-indulgent music.
I've been thinking a lot about what makes the difference between a good and a great live entertainer. To me, it has nothing to do with the technical quality of your work as much as your ability to capture the imagination of the crowd. Watching RIC BRONSON one night, a nameless young comic remarked, "I've been listening to his jokes, and I don't see why he's so great." To me, that made the point better than I could ever hope to explain. Because the guy was listening to the jokes. He wasn't listening to the crowd. And the crowd was going nuts.
That to me is what makes comics like RIC BRONSON and wrestlers like CHI CHI CRUZ and STEVE RIVERS stand out. It's not the jokes or the moves that make you successful (which is funny coming from me, because I love hearing a cleverly written joke or a seeing move I haven't seen before). It's the right joke/move at the right time. What sets Bronson, Rivers, and Cruz apart isn't their joke-writing or phycsical ability. It's the way they're able to 'conduct' and 'pace' a crowd, bringing the energy up or down as it is needed. The jokes and the moves are just the paint brushes. It's the audience reaction that is the work of art.
One day I hope to get to that level. Right now I depend on the quality of my jokes to get me over with crowds. That isn't comedy. That's writing jokes and saying them out loud.
Right now, I'm a joke-writer. One day, I want to be a comedian. And I'm enjoying the journey every step of the way.
Monday, October 30 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Living Articles in the Journal - TBA
Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Other appearances
Friday, November 3 - MPW Vendetta-Kingsay Hangars, Edmonton
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
I am a poor self-promoter. One of my articles ran Friday in the Journal and I didn't even realize it, until someone called me about it. For those of you who are wondering about DJ DERVISH, he spins at SUBURBS on Jasper Ave. on DAZ OONTZ nights.
I also met the lead singer of the band SOLLIPSIS today. I haven't seen them yet, and they're looking for a drummer, but keep an eye out for them. I'm sure they're very good. Also on the music front, I believe CHRISTINA is having a CD release party on October 27 at the Stanley Milner Library. Check her website www.christina-music.com for details.
But what are YOU doing these days, Dan, I hear you ask? Stop promoting other people and let's hear what you've got going on. Well, right now, I'm just continuing with the usual gang of suspects (writing, comedy, MPW television) in my quest to become the bestcomedian/writer/pro wrestling announcer in the world. Not many people have that many slashes in their job description.
Cue self-indulgent music.
I've been thinking a lot about what makes the difference between a good and a great live entertainer. To me, it has nothing to do with the technical quality of your work as much as your ability to capture the imagination of the crowd. Watching RIC BRONSON one night, a nameless young comic remarked, "I've been listening to his jokes, and I don't see why he's so great." To me, that made the point better than I could ever hope to explain. Because the guy was listening to the jokes. He wasn't listening to the crowd. And the crowd was going nuts.
That to me is what makes comics like RIC BRONSON and wrestlers like CHI CHI CRUZ and STEVE RIVERS stand out. It's not the jokes or the moves that make you successful (which is funny coming from me, because I love hearing a cleverly written joke or a seeing move I haven't seen before). It's the right joke/move at the right time. What sets Bronson, Rivers, and Cruz apart isn't their joke-writing or phycsical ability. It's the way they're able to 'conduct' and 'pace' a crowd, bringing the energy up or down as it is needed. The jokes and the moves are just the paint brushes. It's the audience reaction that is the work of art.
One day I hope to get to that level. Right now I depend on the quality of my jokes to get me over with crowds. That isn't comedy. That's writing jokes and saying them out loud.
Right now, I'm a joke-writer. One day, I want to be a comedian. And I'm enjoying the journey every step of the way.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Happy Anniversary
Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, October 4 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Monday, October 30 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Living Articles in the Journal - TBA
Television
(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Last month was the busiest month I've ever done in comedy--21 shows. That sounds pretty good until you realize that's less than half of what Lars did in September. Still, it's nice seeing everybody getting stage time. I feel I've improved so much in the last month. I hope I can carry this momentum forward into October.
Speaking of which, October 5 will mark my second anniversary in comedy. It's such a big part of my life, it's weird to think I've only been doing it two years. But what a ride. I've gotten opportunities I never would have dreamed of and met some really cool people. I've also learned a lot about myself. If anyone were to ask me for a piece of advice about comedy, I'd tell them...well, I'd tell them to go ask someone who knows what they're talking about. But if pressed I would say, find what you're passionate about and do that. That isn't just for comedy, that applies to life as well. It sounds kind of pollyanna-ish, but with each and every passing day, I'm more convinced that it's true. These are the best days of my life, and they're only getting better.
Wednesday, October 4 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Monday, October 30 - The Comic Strip (Edmonton)
Living Articles in the Journal - TBA
Television
(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal
Be Dan Brodribb's friend on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/danbrodribb
Last month was the busiest month I've ever done in comedy--21 shows. That sounds pretty good until you realize that's less than half of what Lars did in September. Still, it's nice seeing everybody getting stage time. I feel I've improved so much in the last month. I hope I can carry this momentum forward into October.
Speaking of which, October 5 will mark my second anniversary in comedy. It's such a big part of my life, it's weird to think I've only been doing it two years. But what a ride. I've gotten opportunities I never would have dreamed of and met some really cool people. I've also learned a lot about myself. If anyone were to ask me for a piece of advice about comedy, I'd tell them...well, I'd tell them to go ask someone who knows what they're talking about. But if pressed I would say, find what you're passionate about and do that. That isn't just for comedy, that applies to life as well. It sounds kind of pollyanna-ish, but with each and every passing day, I'm more convinced that it's true. These are the best days of my life, and they're only getting better.
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