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Another successful Moontower Comedy Fest, but…

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Steve

The announcement was made in the middle of the Fest; Moontower is merging (their term) with the older, better known Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal. JFL as its readily known by, started in 1983, well before the Comedy Boom and … Continue reading →

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Andy Kindler & Eddie Pepitone

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Steve

These two comedy staples I ran into by accident at the after party. Andy I recognized instantly but I knew immediately when I saw the NY Rangers cap he was talking to Eddie.  I’m confident most of you friends are … Continue reading →

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Blaine Capatch

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Steve

My after-party photo with fellow DM and hilarious joke-writer/teller Blaine! I’m not sure if I grammatically structured that last sentence, we’re only fellow DMs, I don’t write jokes, I only live them. It was great to run into him. I … Continue reading →

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Dana Gould 2015

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Steve

My belated finale to my biggest attendance at Austin’s Moontower Comedy Fest, a favorite comedian of mine who I’ve followed since the early Nineties. This year he was given the Stateside Theater to host his own show, or as Dana … Continue reading →

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Patton Oswalt

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Steve

I knew this show was going to render my badge useless so I bought separate tickets to attend plus it was an early birthday present for my friend Jeremy. Patton blew the roof off! There were a couple openers, excellent. … Continue reading →

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Dr. Katz 20th Anniversary Show!

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Steve

Austin’s fourth annual Moontower Comedy Festival began last Wednesday but I didn’t jump in until Thursday evening to see this little reunion show. Dr. Katz was another vehicle for stand-up comedians to do their routines on Comedy Central albeit as therapy … Continue reading →

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The Kids in the Hall

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Steve

These guys were a main staple of Comedy Central’s earliest years and they were a bright spot during my crappy Central Illinois years. KitH provided numerous inside jokes, catch phrases and laughter around GDW. When I saw that the quickly … Continue reading →

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