w w w . b o b a n d t o m . c o m
September 4 - 8 2006
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 Big
Night Out
Kathleen
Madigan has starred in her own HBO and Comedy Central standup
specials, done television pilots, reported for ESPN2, has appeared
on the Tonight Show 12
times, and won the American Comedy Award for “Best Female
Club Comic,” but now she's getting ready to do something
she's not really acustomed to, perform sketch comedy. Kathleen
will be a featured performer on various episodes of the brand
new CMT comedy series, Jeff
Foxworthy's Big Night Out which
combines sketch comedy with today's biggest country music acts.
With over 15 years of experience, Kathleen
ranks among the funniest female comedians ever. She's a regular
on Comedy Central, appeared on Last
Comic Standing, and recently released
a DVD and CD both titled In
Other Words.
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 Don't
You Want Snacks in Your Belly?
Roy
Wood, Jr. knew he was dedicated to stand-up comedy
when he basically flunked out of a semester of college
in order to emcee at a comedy club the week of his
final exams. Though it may not have sounded like
a bright idea at the time, his calculated risk has
paid off. Wood has since become a regular writer
for a number of radio stations in the Birmingham,
AL area, was a semi-finalist on Star
Search and has become known for his mastery
of the art of prank calls. In fact, Roy has released
two prank call CD's over the years, My
Momma Made Me Wear This and Confessions
of a High School Bench Warmer. Roy made his
first visit to the BOB&TOM Studio less than a
year ago, however, he made such a good impression
that he was asked to take part in the huge first Bob&Tom
Radio Comedy Tour special that will air on Comedy
Central September 16.
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 God's
Ifft to Mankind
According to Eddie
Ifft, it was a magical open-mic night performing in a comedy club
when he decided to leave the insurance business and pursue stand-up as
a career. His father claims it was because he was fired. Either way,
Ifft left for New York city and has never looked back. From Comedy Clubs
and Colleges to hosting Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, Ifft has
taken advantage of his time. He’s also appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium
Blend, NBC’s Friday Night and
was the man-on-the-street for the Queen Latifa
Show. Though he remains busy, he does still find time for his
other passions, golfing, skiing and cutting his own hair.
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 Welcome
to Somerville
Even at an early age, Mike
Somerville knew he was different. From leading a rebellion of students
as a Kindergartner to setting off a smoke bomb as part of a sixth grade
talent show, he’s always found a way to separate himself from the
crowd; whether it be by his choice or theirs. Even when he entered the
working world after college after his father insisted that he needed
to find some real employment, Mike found that he didn’t fit in.
All that waking up early and constant personal hygiene was just too much
for him to take. That’s why he decided to fall back on a talent
he’d picked up as a freshman in college, stand up comedy, and he
hasn’t looked back since.
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LIttle Timmy Cavanagh
Tim
Cavanagh is a man who can write a song about anything,
which comes in very handy when he sits down to write a
song. His topics range from
having a house full of dead baboons to the heartwarming
story of a one-armed archer, and each one is accompanied
by his often under appreciated guitar stylings. Cavanagh
has been featured on ten different B&T albums and is
the man we turn to whenever we need a tribute to something
obscure.
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 The
Pit Bull of Comedy
Comedian Bobby
Slayton didn’t get the moniker “The Pit Bull of Comedy” by
being a nice guy. He earned it because he doesn't pull and punches when
unleashing his vicious wit. When Slayton starts ranting he goes right
for the jugular. Using his comedy as a weapon to take on topics ranging
from the death penalty to porn, Slayton charms audiences (or scares them)
with his in-your-face style. Along with standup comedy, Slayton's been
collecting acting credits to add to his resume. He recently starred opposite
Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton in the film Bandits,
and had a regular role on HBO’s The
Mind of the Married Man, playing a guy
named, well, Slayton.
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 Fall,
FOX, Football & Frank
Frank
Caliendo is the man behind the best John Madden impression
ever caught on tape, however, these day's he's being recognized
even more for his George W. Bush. Since his last appearance
on The Late Show with
David Letterman, Frank's performance has been circulating
the internet and forwarded to almost everyone's inbox. It
got so big in fact that The
Late Show decided to re-air that
episode almost immediately. For those of you who aren't familiar
with Frank, he has many more voices in his arsenal than any
one comedian should be allowed to have. Each time he visits,
Caliendo impresses us with a variety of fantastic impressions
including Al Pacino, Adam Sandler, Robin Williams, Ted Knight,
and Chick's personal favorite, Jeff Golfblum. This fall,
Frank will once again be using his impressive impression
skills each Sunday performing comedy sketches during the NFL
on FOX pregame show. For more Frank,
check out www.frankcaliendo.org
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 Peter
Frampton Live... From the Static Shack
Peter
Frampton has played guitar since the age of 11.
Back in those days, he would practice in his school
cafeteria alongside a classmate who also shared an
interest in music, David Bowie. While both of these
men would go their separate ways at early ages, they
would come back together and tour in the mid 80's.
Decades before this twist of irony, Frampton was
creating his own unique style while playing with
the band Humble Pie. He called it a blend of jazzy
lyrics over a rockin' blues based band, everyone
else just said they liked it. This was quite a change
for the teenybopper Frampton who was named "Face
of 1968" by the UK press. Frampton would put
out five albums with Humble Pie before striking out
on his own. It was then that Frampton
enjoyed monstrous success with his double live album Frampton
Comes Alive, which featured songs such as "Show
Me the Way," and "Baby I Love Your Way." It
also earned Rolling Stones "Artist of the Year," in
'79. His popularity continues to grow today with
more live and studio albums, along with sold out
concert tours that included everything from huge
venues to small, intimate locations. These days,
not only does he have his own signature Peter
Frampton Les Paul Guitar series,
he's released an anthology album, as well as a brand
new project titled Fingerprints.
We're hoping to get a taste of his new stuff, as
well as a couple of his classic hits, when Peter
Frampton and the entire band join BOB&TOM live
from the Static Shack for a full morning of music.
JORDAN WARD
ILLUSTRATION
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 A
Fall Classic
Considering comedian Dan St. Paul is one of the biggest baseball fans
we know, it only makes sense that we talk to him as the MLB post season
approaches. But Dan
St. Paul isn’t just a huge baseball fan, he’s also a
suburban husband and father who has to deal with the same daily frustrations
as everyone else. The only difference is, while others just complain
about their problems, Dan’s been using his as fodder for standup
comedy material for years. Whether he’s talking about the pitfalls
of living in San Francisco or how his son Roy is a bit of a nerd, St.
Paul doesn’t just tell jokes, he creates stories filled with comedic
characters and events. His storytelling techniques are showcased perfectly
in is his bit, The First Baseball Game,
which has spawned a number of sequels. These pieces rank among the most
popular bits in BOB&TOM Show history, and have been featured on seven
of their album, including the new project, Happy
Hour.
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 Too
Good to Be True
Tim Bedore has been on a hot streak
lately with his weekly Vague
But True editorials, which is why we're so eager to
find out what his next installment will be about. Over
the past year, these musings have helped us learn a lot
about Tim, including his predictions on the upcoming year,
the joy he finds in defacing SkyMall magazines, the constant
struggle between being a good father and a good comedian
and his theory on how animals are trying to wipe out our
species. But no matter the topic, we're happy he'll be
reporting on it from his new home up north, where the introverts
stare at their shoes and the extroverts stare at your shoes.
Plus, make sure you stick around for the conclusion of
VBT because Bedore now has a catchy little outro that you
just can't help but sing along with.
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And
Now Introducing Mike Bahoowski
The
One and Only 