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Great Canadian Laugh Off and first night in the new Yuk Yuks

"You will be docked one point from each judge for every minute you go over or portion thereof." The words from Stan Thomson as he explained the rules to the Yuk Yuks 2009 Great Canadian Laugh Off at the new Calgary club last night. Words that came back to haunt me...well, a little bit anyway.
We were given 5 mins and, due to me not sticking exactly to my set list I added one line. That line put me 10 seconds over and cost me points.
The good news is it only bumped me down to second place that night which allows me to go to the next level.
Congrats goes to Lars Callieou who had an awesome set and grabbed first place (and stuck to his time) and Mike Craigdallie grabbing third to advance to the next round.

I have to say the new Yuks club is very well laid out. Site lines are great from anywhere in the room. Sound is clear and rich. They also have something I have never seen before; LED spot lights. For those of you who have never been on stage before you may not be able to understand the discomfort level lights can create. With these LEDs there is no more baking like a French fry under a heat lamp. The comics are lit with bright lights that don't heat up. Cool on stage will do wonders for comics that are high energy, move around, have a long set or are just nervous. In fact, due to the short spots we did I felt almost too cool as I am used to the old hot lights.
Could I get used to the lack of heat? HELL YA!!

One other thing I should mention is the new backdrop. Gone is the old brick walls so common everywhere else. They have a subdued image of a mic stand under a spot light with 2 left shoes at the base. Subtle, classy and it says "This is a comedy stage". Well done.
Best of luck to all the other contestants. Whether I advance all the way to the end or not I did what I set out to do. Nail a 5 minute spot (+ 10 seconds) so I am better prepared for other show cases and to move to the next level. A successful night for me.
Keep on supporting live stand up comedy!
Daryl

Sorry crooks, we ELECT our government in Canada

Well some back door policies of the NDP, Liberals and the worst of the bunch, the seperatist Bloc are afoot. They have conspired to steal democracy from the people of Canada by planning a coalition government and giving us a new leader. WHAT?!?
We just had a democratic election and now the NDP want to get in bed with the anti-Canadian Bloc and the corrupt Liberals to steal away what was elected? Maybe the USA can "fix" who runs their mess but that is not going to happen here in Canada.
If you want your voice to be heard please sign the online petition
Here is the link:
Petition to stop coalition

I'll be damned if some anti-Canada douche bags of society, that are intent on breaking up Canada, will help run (or is that ruin?) this great land.
Please pass this link on to others.
The true north strong and FREE!!
Stephane Dion, Jack Layton and especially Gilles Duceppe, you are all traitors in my books. Take your coalition and shove it up your undemocratic asses.

If 3 months have passed then its time to blog.

What has it been, a few months? Oops, my bad. There are many that do a daily blog and quite frankly I don't know where they find the time. I will promise to make more entries is the best I can do. I know it drives my lurkers nuts when I am silent. How's that ice berg? Have you backed up the ship to ram it again?

Today was busy, as many of them are, but it is that time of the year. If you have not planned your Christmas (or non-denominational holiday observance of your choosing) party's entertainment yet, you'd better hurry. I have many weekends I could have sold my show 2-5 times. If only we could spread that demand over the whole year. Those of you booking last minute may find the quality of comics a bit picked over but you never know.

I took a walk tonight to get some fresh air...okay, I was driving my car adding to the problem (but this story would have been cooler if I was on foot) and was at the end of my street where a small park sits. It moved. Looking again I saw legs and then the deer emerged from the dark. Not just one but 5 of them! On a city street with a view of the downtown just across the river, 5 whitetail deer wandered across the road and disappeared into the trees. I love this city. That is something you just can't get in places like Toronto or even Vancouver unless you live in the burbs.

Alright, enough gushing about my city. Recently my Comedy Detour room hosted the Prince Edward Island Comedy Festival show case. 14 comics took to the stage to impress Marie-France Theriault in one massive show. The talent in Alberta has grown so much that I could have filled 2 shows like that. I wish all the comics well and we await to see who gets to attend the 2009 festival.

This week I have to admit that the riding season is over and get my trusted bike, 'Suzy B' into the shop for its winter tune up so I can store it away...and pray for a big chinook to bring us a day of riding.If the so called experts are correct some G-warming is a-coming
talk to you all later

Daryl

I hear ya

Well enough is enough. I have had way too many emails (and a couple of phone calls) asking me to "DO ANOTHER BLOG DAMMIT MY LIFE IS TOO BORING WITHOUT IT!!'
Okay, I will let you in on what is happening in the world of Makk.
Summer went quicker than any I could remember but I do recall riding over 11,600km on my bike and most of it was going to comedy gigs, promoting shows and scouting for venues to book shows in. Now THAT is the way to tour!

Through out the summer we had great attendance at my Comedy Detour room which tells me one thing- Calgary is an awesome comedy market that craves more.
My plan is to give them just that.
Fall is here and as I see the leaves change I realize it means the Christmas show season (non- denominational holiday observance for you thin skinned PC types) is soon upon us.
Now is the time to book your comedy entertainment for your company function.
For the small business owner that may not be able to justify expensive banquet facilities we have a solution. Dinner/show packages will be offered at Comedy Detour at Kits Pub on any night of the week (subject to availability). Just write/phone me for details.

Here in North America we have 2 countries choosing the lesser of evils, commonly called an election. I won't tell you how to vote, as I prefer to mock your poor choice after the fact, but please exercise your right to vote. Nothing is more annoying than a person who gripes about how their country is run yet refuses to take part in choosing the leadership of it, or worse, just doesn't care how their country is run. There are many in the world that do not have this privilege so please
don't waste yours.
I will try to keep this blog more up to date from now on....I promise...so vote for me!
Cheers

Sum-sum-smmertime!

Wow summer is going fast or is that just my bike? Okay...that was corny but she is quick. Note: No speed limits were broken getting anywhere on this nice ride...honest.

I have had some great fun riding and have gone out to BC twice. Mostly on PR missions to promote the upcoming KGB show (see previous blog)- putting up posters and talking to riding groups and bike dealerships. In the process I have met a lot of new riding friends many of whom plan to ride out for the show.
Remember you don't have to be a biker to attend but I'd recommend against pulling a big RV or driving a motor home out to Toad Rock. There are easy to get to, bland places for those without a sense of adventure and their big whimp style of 'roughing' it. :-p

This pic is from Whiterock BC where I rode for lunch with Peter Kelamis and his wife on a recent trip. Peter is hilarious and is part of this year's KGB show and will be riding out on his new V-Rod Harley. Plus I have Mike Patterson (Montreal) flying in to be a part of this fun outing so this year's show will be a blast!! Book your site now as we will run out.
If you have a group of six or more riders or campers let me know and I'll get you the group discount.
Any riders that wish to join me on the trip I leave a day early, Aug 7 bright and early!! (that means 9am in comic speak)

Are you cool enough to party with comics in the summer?

Summer is upon us and things are getting busy. What's that? Busy? IN SUMMER?
Yes.
The KGB show is picking up steam and tickets are pre-selling for both events at a rapid pace.
For more info go to
www.kgbcomedy.com
2 great outdoor shows that will fill you with laughter in great relaxed, outdoor venues....the way summer was meant to be.
Check out the site and book now.
BC or Manitoba....which ever one you choose it will leave you howling with laughter.
For those of you in the Calgary area please take a Wednesday night (when cool people start their weekend) and visit
Comedy Detour @ Kits pub.
Calgary's newest and best venue to see comedy. Just ask anyone who has been!!
www.comedydetour.com