Oh, so true.
It's been such a great few days with the Moontower Comedy festival. We have seen some great acts; Jackie Kashian, Aziz Ansari, Moshe Kasher, Maria Bamford, and some good old Texas boys (Paul Varghese, Jr Brown, Mike MacRae, Bob Biggerstaff, John Ramse, John Tole, Chase Durousseau, Maat Bearden, and Aaron Aryampur).
That's one of the cool things about a festival like this. With so much going on, while it can be intimidating, you always have options and they are always good.
Yesterday we got out late from the Moshe/Maria show, and there wasn't anything we really could make, except Texas Stew. We knew we wanted to cover a local show, with local acts, just didn't know which one. Man, it was awesome.
It was a rapid fire of comics and bits. You were exposed to their comedy, and aware of who they are. It's the beautiful by product of festivals.
I also mentioned yesterday that the festival had some growing pains. They tackled those issues, being aware of what they were, and corrected them for the next day. Pretty impressive. Then again, when you're in a city that has a festival about every 2 months, you are familiar with how best to fix things. Well done, Moontower, well done.
Today we have our first interview, with Janet Varney. Looking forward to meeting her and getting an insight into her comic brain. That's one of the coolest things about comics, they are so friendly and talkative. I very much enjoy having conversations with comedians. I hope I can have several throughout the rest of the festival.
For our scheduled shows, whatever happens. We all have shows we want to see, so we'll let the night shape the road for us. No matter what happens, it's going to be awesome.
I heart comedy.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
If tonight is anything like last night...
it's going to be amazing.
It's so fun being apart of a festival, especially like Moontower. It's one of those festivals that you know people are there because they really enjoy the shows they are seeing. It's like going to a comic con, or any con, in the sense that are you surrounded by liked minded people.
Although, since there are some pretty big names headlining the festival and they are on big networks, you also get the audience members who just know these actors/stand-ups from those shows. A lot of the times the actor is not the same as the stand-up.
I also noticed that your topics of conversation tend to revolve around the festival itself. I never realized this before because I'm such a film nerd that I'm always talking about films. Granted, I talk a lot about comedy as well, but that's besides the point. I noticed that last night my conversations were about what comics we liked, what bits where our favorite, even which comics we've seen (which oddly enough sounded like I was bragging). It makes complete sense though, you talk about what's around you.
So far my experience at the festival has been nice. It's hard to have an entire feel for the festival after only one show, and you also have to take into consideration that they are going to have growing pains that every first year festival goes through. Above it all though, I'm excited to be a part of it.
Tonight promises to be just as awesome, maybe even more so. I have an idea of what to see, as my OCD organized person likes, but I'm also leaving it up to whatever strikes my fancy at the crucial decision time. That's a brilliant element of a festival, and also their downfall, so many choices!
It's so fun being apart of a festival, especially like Moontower. It's one of those festivals that you know people are there because they really enjoy the shows they are seeing. It's like going to a comic con, or any con, in the sense that are you surrounded by liked minded people.
Although, since there are some pretty big names headlining the festival and they are on big networks, you also get the audience members who just know these actors/stand-ups from those shows. A lot of the times the actor is not the same as the stand-up.
I also noticed that your topics of conversation tend to revolve around the festival itself. I never realized this before because I'm such a film nerd that I'm always talking about films. Granted, I talk a lot about comedy as well, but that's besides the point. I noticed that last night my conversations were about what comics we liked, what bits where our favorite, even which comics we've seen (which oddly enough sounded like I was bragging). It makes complete sense though, you talk about what's around you.
So far my experience at the festival has been nice. It's hard to have an entire feel for the festival after only one show, and you also have to take into consideration that they are going to have growing pains that every first year festival goes through. Above it all though, I'm excited to be a part of it.
Tonight promises to be just as awesome, maybe even more so. I have an idea of what to see, as my OCD organized person likes, but I'm also leaving it up to whatever strikes my fancy at the crucial decision time. That's a brilliant element of a festival, and also their downfall, so many choices!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Today is the Day
Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival starts today. I'm so excited. Comedy, yay!
Our first show is going to be Maria Bamford. I can't wait. I remember watching one of her specials, years ago, and I have to admit, I didn't like it. It's not necessarily that I couldn't get her comedy, I couldn't get over her voice (which I know probably wasn't her real one). I've grown as a comedy nerd, and I'm pretty sure I can re-evaluate her stand-up routine. That, and everyone freaking loves her. If all the people I love, comics and fellow nerds, love her, there's got to be something to her. I'm excited to revisit her stand-up and hopefully board the Maria Bamford train.
After that, I think we might try to get into Aziz. I'm not sure, but that's what the original plan that I had mocked up would be. Of course, we'll discuss it, Jessica-Clayton-myself, and figure out what we want to do, and what we can possibly get into. (ah, the damn annoyance of festivals) But, come on, you know Aziz Ansari is going to be badass! I've seen a bit of his stand-up and loved it.
There will be a bit of pressure on me this week, which I don't mind, cause I'm definitely the biggest comedy nerd out of the three of us. I will be leading the charge on what shows to catch, or who we have make sure we see. It will be kind of fun to organize the raid for the next few days. I just hope they like it as much as I know I'm going to.
Let's be honest, though, have you seen the list of comics? It's an awesome list, any show is going to be badass!
So excited! I love when work and my nerd traits collide.
Our first show is going to be Maria Bamford. I can't wait. I remember watching one of her specials, years ago, and I have to admit, I didn't like it. It's not necessarily that I couldn't get her comedy, I couldn't get over her voice (which I know probably wasn't her real one). I've grown as a comedy nerd, and I'm pretty sure I can re-evaluate her stand-up routine. That, and everyone freaking loves her. If all the people I love, comics and fellow nerds, love her, there's got to be something to her. I'm excited to revisit her stand-up and hopefully board the Maria Bamford train.
After that, I think we might try to get into Aziz. I'm not sure, but that's what the original plan that I had mocked up would be. Of course, we'll discuss it, Jessica-Clayton-myself, and figure out what we want to do, and what we can possibly get into. (ah, the damn annoyance of festivals) But, come on, you know Aziz Ansari is going to be badass! I've seen a bit of his stand-up and loved it.
There will be a bit of pressure on me this week, which I don't mind, cause I'm definitely the biggest comedy nerd out of the three of us. I will be leading the charge on what shows to catch, or who we have make sure we see. It will be kind of fun to organize the raid for the next few days. I just hope they like it as much as I know I'm going to.
Let's be honest, though, have you seen the list of comics? It's an awesome list, any show is going to be badass!
So excited! I love when work and my nerd traits collide.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
A New Chapter
These last two years have been a roller coast ride in life. So many things have happened, some for the good and a lot for the bad. I'm still working through the bad elements, and not sure if I'll ever fully recover, but that's okay. Maybe one day I'll express it on here, it's something that people go through all the time, but it's still being worked out in my head and can't release it.
On the much bright side, things have been great in the career area.
I am now writing for a wonderful online magazine Austin Fusion Magazine. It's been a great experience and I can't wait for things to continue to grow.
The other "crew" members are awesome and we have a great time together. It's fun to be around people, it's fun to do things. It's always a good thing when your co-workers are cool and you enjoy hanging out with them.
It's also been a great writing exercise for me. I'm used to writing stories, creating this new world with situations and characters. Now I'm writing interviews and descriptive pieces. It's not that I'm horrible at it (my April interviews were awesome, if I do say so myself), it's just taken a few articles to feel totally comfortable in my new writing role.
Viva Latino has also taken on a new life. We have hooked up with iLatino.tv, and will be airing the new season, as well as starting a Fitness Channel. It should be up and running by this summer, and I can't wait! The girls at iLatino are amazing, and it's going to be a great venture for all involved.
It's an interesting time in my life, that's for sure.
Looking forward to all that's involved.
Speaking of which, check back this week for recaps of the upcoming Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival. Austin Fusion Magazine will be covering it (don't forget to read the article in the May issue of the magazine), and I'm so excited! Comedians! Awesome.
On the much bright side, things have been great in the career area.
I am now writing for a wonderful online magazine Austin Fusion Magazine. It's been a great experience and I can't wait for things to continue to grow.
The other "crew" members are awesome and we have a great time together. It's fun to be around people, it's fun to do things. It's always a good thing when your co-workers are cool and you enjoy hanging out with them.
It's also been a great writing exercise for me. I'm used to writing stories, creating this new world with situations and characters. Now I'm writing interviews and descriptive pieces. It's not that I'm horrible at it (my April interviews were awesome, if I do say so myself), it's just taken a few articles to feel totally comfortable in my new writing role.
Viva Latino has also taken on a new life. We have hooked up with iLatino.tv, and will be airing the new season, as well as starting a Fitness Channel. It should be up and running by this summer, and I can't wait! The girls at iLatino are amazing, and it's going to be a great venture for all involved.
It's an interesting time in my life, that's for sure.
Looking forward to all that's involved.
Speaking of which, check back this week for recaps of the upcoming Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival. Austin Fusion Magazine will be covering it (don't forget to read the article in the May issue of the magazine), and I'm so excited! Comedians! Awesome.
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