Then there’s the little matter of the show itself.   Sometimes the act in question may have been doing movies or a TV show (or worse yet, maybe not).  He or she may not have been performing live very much rendering the act a tad rusty.   Not all comedians routinely work out material in clubs and on the road the way Jay Leno has these last 17 years.  And that’s not likely to be something their representative will be inclined to share with you either.

A  good comedy booking agent will know which comedians are appropriate for which markets.  What comedians do on TV doesn’t necessarily mean that that’s what they do when they perform live.  Event planners may have an idea of who they want, but don’t know that the particular act they want might have a routine that contains profanity or other potentially offensive material.

If you have a substantial budget to devote to entertainment perhaps you might consider recognizable comedians who have appeared on Comedy Central, Showtime, Last Comic Standing,  Leno, Letterman and Conan.   These are the household names of tomorrow.  After all Lewis Black was 50 when he got his first Comedy Central special after having spent 10 years on the road.

Cracking people up on an edited TV show is all well good but comedians and humorous speakers who make their living in the corporate arena performing clean, funny material have excelled  in precisely the circumstances for which you hope to hire them.  Any reputable and knowledgeable comedy booking agency can help you find the best talent for your budget.   Knowing the ins and outs of the comedy industry is invaluable when it comes time to negotiate the deal,  navigate the particulars and monitor the paperwork, leaving you, the event planner more time to devote to other aspects of the festivities.

Allow us to help you find the right entertainer for your next event.  Call 502-744-4959 or visit our website to learn more.  Just click on the logo below.

Research has shown that LAUGHING can:

- lower blood pressure
- reduce stress hormones
- increase muscle flexion
- boost immune function by raising levels of infection-fighting T-cells, disease-fighting proteins called Gammainterferon and B-cells, which produce disease-destroying antibodies triggering the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers
- produce a general sense of well-being

Yup, that’s right, we should be laughing in the face of stress.

I’m a cancer survivor, I know a bit about what sheer terror and helplessness feel like.  There comes a time, after you’ve had a good cry, gone through treatment, changed your diet, upped your exercise, read the books on healing and done your praying when you just have to laugh it up.

I can’t promise that laughing will solve your financial woes or cure a life-threatening disease but it can certainly help you deal with them better.

Comedian Mike Armstrong

Visit Mike’s site on Rooftop Comedy to purchase comedy bits or his entire CD “Comedy Police” on iTunes.

Mike Armstrong‘s hilarious and clean material make him a perfect addition to any function.  Don’t believe me?  Well go to Rooftop Comedy to view comedy clips.

Well technically laughter is the best medicine…as a cancer survivor (13 years now) and purveyor of comedy I believe laughter played a vital  role in my recovery.

Cells within our bodies are constantly changing and mutating to produce potential carcinogenic cells.  An intact immune system can mobilize  natural killer cells to destroy abnormal cells.  Laughter stimulates an increase in the number and activity of natural killer cells that attack viral or cancerous cells.  They are always ready to recognize and attack an aberrant or infected cell.  This becomes very important in the prevention of diseases, especially cancer.    Every day scientific research is proving the importance of psychoneuroimmunology.

I don’t know what the heck that means but I do know that adding frivolity and humor into our daily lives is just as important as eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise.   During these tough economic times it’s more important than ever to pay close attention to your mental and physical health.  Whether it’s watching your favorite comedy show, hanging out with friends, calling your crazy Uncle Kermit or going to a comedy club be sure to find ways to incorporate humor into your life.
Cheers!
- Julie Powers

Laugh Support System

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Enjoy clips of Bill Barnes and Jon Wilkins performing at Moonstruck in Winthrop, MA last Saturday.

CMT combines comedy and the craziest motorsports ever.   Tune in for all the mud-flinging, fender-smashing action with commentary by the hilarious Ricky Peardon.

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Comedy 101 Radio's host

Don’t believe me? Well here’s what the host of Comedy 101 Radio had to say about our roster:

“I really like your group of comedians, smart and funny, with a minimum of profanity.   Very broadcast friendly, that is a good thing.

I still can’t get over what a great stable of artists you have.

Your comedians are top notch, I wish them all the best.

I had a women call me about laughing so hard over Jeff Caldwell’s “Kangaroo Boy” piece that  she blew milk out of her nose…ahhhh, the Holy Grail!”

- Comedy  101  Radio

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