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May 24 - 28 2004
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 May
28, 2004
Rockin'
Since the 60s
The legendary rock band Aerosmith has
been living on the music charts since their inception in the early 70's.
While many of their peers have faded away or fallen to the wayside, Aerosmith
has continued to release monster hit after hit, keeping them among the
top musical acts all these years. Much of the credit for their longevity
has to go to the front man of the group, Steven
Tyler. Tyler formed his first serious band, Chain Reaction, in
the late 60's at the age of 17. Little did he know that this group, when
merged with Joe Perry's Jam Band, would form one of the most influential
rock groups of the era. Together they've released over 20 albums, which
include hits like Dude (Looks Like a Lady), Eat
the Rich and Janie's
Got a Gun. Aerosmith is back on tour this summer, so make sure
to check out their website for
concert dates. The band is also performing on television in an A&E
special concert, Aerosmith:
You Gotta Move which will air Friday, June 4th.
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 May
28, 2004
Taking
His Show
on the Road
Everyone’s been put in the position where they
have to either decline or accept a stupid dare by their idiot friends.
But how many times does that dare turn into a career? We’re not
sure on the exact numbers, but that's the story of comedian Louis
Ramey who became a comedian after his buddies talked him into taking
the stage and telling a few jokes at a local jazz club. That night Louis
decided it would be his mission to conquer comedy stages worldwide, and
he’s done just that. Not only is he a Tonight
Show veteran, Ramey took part in the Just For
Laughs Comedy Tour which performed all over the world. He also entertained
the troops in the middle-east as a part of a 2002 USO Tour. Ramey has
been featured on The View, Premium Blend, and 48
Hours and is the host of the brand new Nick@Nite
Road Crew.
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 May
28, 2004
My
Favorite Gilmartin
Comedian, poet, and movie buff Paul
Gilmartin is often recognized by astute television viewers as one
of the hosts of TBS Superstation's long running program, Dinner
and a Movie. Every Monday, Gilmartin hosts
a topnotch feature film while at the same time giving out instructions
and recipes to viewers so they can prepare a perfectly themed meal to
enjoy while watching the it. Though you rarely
see Gilmartin in a kitchen, he claims his culinary skills are second
to none (except for maybe the professional chef who co-hosts the program).
We're not yet sold on his cooking but we do know he can serve up some
fine poetry. Classics like Circus Love,
Tim the Die-hard Packer Fan, and Undignified
Ways to Die are highly requested pieces in
the B&T Archives and have captivated the hearts and imaginations
of an entire generation.
JORDAN WARD ILLUSTRATION
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May 28, 2004
Why You Crying?
Super standup comedian, television sitcom icon and longtime friend of
the show George
Lopez has recently added a new credit to his already impressive
resume. George is now an author, having just published his highly anticipated
autobiography, Why
You Crying?, in which he discusses what it was like growing
up as a poor kid with no future only to become the most famous Mexican
celebrity outside of Erik Estrada. The book mixes true stories from
G-Lo’s life with some of his funniest standup routines in what
turns out to be a fantastic and inspirational read. While his book
rises on the bestseller list (we hope) and his sitcom goes on hiatus
before returning to its new night, Lopez is using the summer to get
back to his roots and so some standup. Check out his website for
tour information, and make sure you catch him if he comes to a town
near you.
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 May
28, 2004
Teaching
Failure
Through Example
Growing up in a world where he was saturated with country music, bowl
haircuts and Catholic school, it’s no wonder James
Johann turned standup comedy as a form of therapy. Over the years,
Johann learned a harsh reality; the overriding theme running throughout
life is failure and it’s that pleasant message he attempts to teach
the audience every time he takes the stage. Don’t let James’ boyish
appearance fool you, he’s actually been in the joke-telling business
for over ten years, honing his high-energy comedy and perfecting his
self-depreciating sense of humor into what it is today.
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May
27, 2004
Heywood's
Bank of Songs
Armed with his ever-tuned guitar
and an adequate grasp of his lyrics, Heywood
Banks is one of the best comedian singer/songwriters
around. From 18 Wheels
on a Big Rig to Wiper
Blades Heywood's bank of
songs is filled with good clean fun for the entire
family. Though you may wonder how one warped mind
could write all these off-the-wall lyrics, you'll
never get tired of hearing Heywood belt them out.
We're sure you've heard many of Heywood's classics,
but you may not be familiar with his newest tunes
which are featured on the CD Pretending
I'm Not Home (available
at comedyhome.com).
We're hoping when he stops by he'll be kind enough
to play a few cuts from the album, or maybe even
a few tunes we've never heard before.
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May 26, 2004
You Were Meant For Steve
You wouldn’t think a guy that writes songs like Dog
Doo Blues #48 and I
Killed Walter Matthau was the same guy who discovered folk princess
Jewel Kilcher, but they are both singer/songwriter Steve
Poltz. Poltz, the co-author of Jewel’s smash hit single You
Were Meant For Me, began his music career as a member of the The
Rugburns. With their off-the-wall lyrics and a style that blended folk,
punk, pop and Swedish death metal, the band developed a cult fan base
that followed them across the country, showing up at any venue they were
playing. The Rugburns released three albums before Steve decided to pursue
a solo career. Not content sticking with one style of music, Poltz writes
songs that cover the entire musical spectrum. He’d sing beautiful
folk tunes as the opening act for Jewel, then release an entire album
of 46-second songs that he’d used as outgoing messages on his answering
machine (such as the very popular, Sugar Booger).
Poltz has recorded five solo albums including his most recent release, Chinese
Vacation.
FACTOID – Steve
Poltz once made a living selling pipe nipples.
FACTOID – "You
Were Meant For Me" stayed on the Billboard Top 100 chart
longer than any other song in history.
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 May
26, 2004
Comics
On Duty
As the war in Iraq continues, the troops long for anything that will
remind them of their lives back home. And what better way to do this
than with some good ol' American standup comedy? That’s why a group
of comedians have come together to form the Comics
on Duty World Tour, a program that travels around the world to bring
laughter to our brave men and women overseas. Comics on Duty has been
around for over 12 years and has put on over 1300 performances. Chris
Alpine and Steve
Mazan are among the headliners making stops around the Middle East
this year, and the troops grateful they’ve got top-tier headliners
performing for them. Because out in the Mid-East, you don’t want
anyone bombing.
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 May
26, 2004
Speed
Racer
With only three years of experience driving in the IRL, Buddy
Rice came from virtual obscurity to capture the pole position of
the 88th running of the Indianapolis 500. Rice, who runs the #15 Pioneer/
Argent Mortgage car for Rahal-Letterman
Racing, has the best starting position of his young IRL career after
running a four-lap average of 222 mph. As an Indy 500 rookie, Rice finished
in 11th place, and one lap down after starting in 19th position. Now
in his sophomore attempt, Rice finds himself sitting on the pole, driving
the fastest car in the field, and an odds-on favorite to take the checkered
flag. The guy’s a quick study. Though he’s relatively new
to the IRL, Rice has been racing since 1996. His career highlights include
winning the Toyota Atlantic Championship in 2000, and finishing 16th
in the IRL point standings in 2003.
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May 24,
2004
The Timeless
Music of Tim Cavanagh
He may have given up trying to keep his songs under one minute in length,
but this new extended format has opened up new creative doors for comedian Tim
Cavanagh. Now with all this extra time on his hands, Cavanagh can
expand on each of his song's selected subjects, finding the perfect punch
lines, and creating even more memorable lyrics for us to sing along with.
Looking through the archives, it’s obvious that Tim is able to
write a song on almost any topic, so we never know what we're going to
get when he picks up his guitar and begins to play. If you enjoyed his
comedy tunes when they were a mere sixty seconds in length, just imagine
how much harder you'll be laughing when he throws out the stopwatch.
We're guessing it'll be pure ecstasy.
VIP members can get their Cavanagh
fix anytime by clicking over to the Tim
Cavanagh Audio Page!
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