Open Mike standup comedy is an american tradition of live entertainment whereby anyone at least 18 years of age may perform as much as 5 minutes of orgional material for a live audience.

Above Ground Comedy takes open mike further by closing each show with an experienced, renown comedian performing their act with new bits thrown in for practice.

Audiences witness talent from all levels. There is always humor, drinks, food and surprises for everyone.

This Wednesday, Above Ground Comedy is proud to present native Baton Rouge comedian, Joe Barbor. Joe is most popular as witty columnist for Red Shtick Magazine and weekly host of Plucker’s Triva. For years, college coeds and “bros” from the south especially flock to him for his charming ability to poke fun at local stereotypes and human behaviors. Everyone will enjoy the most likeable guy on Santa’s naughty list.

Open Mike sign up is 7:00pm – 8:00pm on day of event at the entrance.

$5 cover, Free for performers and guests arriving before 8:00pm.

Weekly drink specials include $1.00 “Comic”azi shots.

As Terminator once said at Above Ground Comedy open mike, “Come with me if you want to laugh.”

His set killed..literally.

If you have any questions, please send emails to Cameron@AboveGroundComedy.com.

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

AGC

See you next week on December 2nd!

Happy Thanksgiving!

…following OPEN MIC hosted by VAN CHEW (Featured on BET COMIC VIEW)

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  Time: 8:30PM-10:30PM
  Open Mic: Standup comedy open to public. Performers sign up between 7:00PM-8:00PM in front entrance of Station Sports Bar on day of event. Performers will have 5 minutes max. to perform material (wrap-up signal at 4 minutes). The show line up is randomly selected. Free admission for performers.
  Check out his website at www.BrianScolaro.com.

Where: Station Sports Bar (4608 Bennington Ave, Baton Rouge, LA)Cost: $5.oo, FREE for guests arriving before 8:00PM

Headliner: Brian Scolaro. Those performing in the OPEN MIC will have plenty to learn from watching Brian Scolaro. Brooklyn born Brian Scolaro is a stand up comedian most famous for being Stuart on two seasons on FOX’s “STACKED” with Pam Anderson and Christopher Lloyd. Before that, he rose to the top of the New York Stand up scene and after doing the new faces show at Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Brian moved to Hollywood to be a regular castmember on NBC’s “THREE SISTERS” (2001-02). He has also done stand up on “LATE NITE WITH CONAN O’BRIEN” (2008), COMEDY CENTRAL’S “LIVE AT GOTHAM” (2007), “COMICS UNLEASHED” and recently shot his half hour special “COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS: BRIAN SCOLARO” (2008). He has also acted in SHOWTIME’S DEXTER, HBO’S LIFE AND TIMES OF TIM, DISNEY’S “WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE,” and Bob Odenkirk’s “THE BROTHER’S SOLOMON.”

When: Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 – Veterans Day Holiday

What: Standup Comedy Show – benefiting Disabled Veterans of America (DAV)

Location: Station Sports Bar

Where: 4608 Bennington Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

Beginning: 8:15PM

Ending: 10:00PM

Host: Cameron Brexler

Description: This week Above Ground Comedy is proud to present at Station Sports Bar Baton Rouge’s favorite local and traveling comedians including: Van Chew, Andy Ledford, Cami Miller, Aaron Chatelain, AO, Johnny Worsham, John Lombard and others during the best and ONLY open mic standup comedy in Baton Rouge. When the open mic is over, stick around for Wednesday’s headliner, Skip Guidry. Skip’s Bio: A native of New Orleans, Skip could call in sick to work everyday, and never be lying. He draws his humor from his dark sense of the world, and somehow leaves you sore from laughing all weekend. You can see Skip every week at The New Orleans Stand Up Comedy All Stars open mic’ at Sidney’s Sports Bar (The New Orleans area’s longest running comedy venue) in Marrero, Louisiana. A relative new comer to stand up, Skip had a break out performance at the 2009 New Orleans Comedy Arts Festival. Skip won the feature slot in a “Stand-up Smack Down” edging out 40 local comics. Skip also made the final 4 (out of 75) of the 2009 Baton Rouge Funnybone version of The Last Comic Standing. Skip has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning New Orleans (yes as a comedian, not a witness to a murder) and has opened/featured for: Tom Rhodes, Tony Woods, Jodi Borrello, The Disgruntled Clown, Dave Russo, Bill Dykes, Slim Bloodworth, and many more. And, yes, he is an Armed Service Veteran who wants to remind everyone that “you’re welcome for your freedom.” Price: FREE for guests arriving before 8:00PM, $5 after that, $3 w/College ID, Free for Armed Service Members w/ID *Must be at least 18 years of age to enter with Valid Picture ID Drink Specials:2 for 1 Mixed Drinks, $1.00 “Comic”azi shots Special Announcement: This will be the last week of Above Ground Comedy’s fundraising drive for Disabled Amercian Veteran’s (DAV) which began October 14th. Each week since, AGC has donated a portion of their proceeds, as well as handling generous contributions from audience members, in a matching funds campaign sponsored by Station Sports Bar and Special Investigative University. If you are interested in participating in this special event, please call (225) 205-0342, or simply visit us this Wednesday. Thanks and God Bless!

Where: Station Sports Bar (4608 Bennington Ave, Baton Rouge, LA), 8:15PM-10:00PM.

Host, Cameron Brexler is a North Carolina native who moved to Baton Rouge in 1999. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 2007 with a B.A. in political science and minor in performance studies. Since 2005, he has performed standup comedy in clubs across Louisiana, California, and Colorado including Comedy Store (Los Angeles, CA), HaHa Cafe (Los Angeles, CA), Denver Improv (Denver, CO), Comedy Works (Denver, CO), and Funnybone (Baton Rouge, LA).

Headliner, Bill Dykes is a Houston, Texas native who moved to New Orleans in 1991 after graduating from the University of Texas – Austin with a B.S. in Film Production. He has been a professional stand-up comedian for eight years. Bill has performed at such venues as the Improv Olympic West, House of Blues, Birmingham’s Stardome and Houston’s Comedy Showcase. He has worked with names like Lewis Black, David Cross, Will Durst, Steven Lynch, and John Heffron, among others. In addition to appearing in a number of TV and radio commercial, Bill was also recently featured in the Time Picayunes widely read “Straight Eye for the Queer Guy” article. Bill can be seen on TLC’s “Faking It!” and in the upcoming film “The Pizza Wars” on ABC. His DVD and CD, “Barely Alive at Le Chat Noir” will be available this fall. He has also performed 2 USO tours in Iraq.
For more about Bill Dykes, please visit www.billdykes.com.

In just two months, AGC quickly emerged as the premiere event for Wednesday entertainment in the Capitol area by bringing in big name headliners following the best open mic in Baton Rouge. Every week, audiences enjoy unforgettable evenings of laughs and unheard of drink specials including: 2 for 1 mixed drinks and $1 Comicazi shots.

Plus, AGC is donating part of their proceeds and collecting donations to benefit Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Dept of Louisiana. The Station will generously match the amount AGC raises during this campaign which began Wednesday, October 14th, and fashionably concludes this Veteran’s Day Holiday, Wednesday, November 11th, 2009.

For more info about Disabled American Veterans, please visit www.dav.org.

Price: Free for guests arriving before 8PM, $5 Cover, $3 w/College ID, and free for Armed Service Members w/ID

Experience the best LIVE comedy entertainment in Baton Rouge this Wednesday!

LIVE AND LET LAUGH!!!

Aaron Chatelain is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and has toured around the south playing in comedy clubs from Austin to Biloxi for several years, including recent stops at the Baton Rouge Funnybone. His charasmatic personality delivers comedy that has been described by fans as witty, origional, and fun. He is an entertainer not to be missed!

Host- Cameron Brexler. Producer of Above Ground Comedy and comedian. With several years experience performing from the West Coast to the Gulf Coast, he is sure to keep you laughing all night long with his intelligent, energetic, physical, and often musical style of comedy.
Halloween Costume Contest – First Place Winner gets $100! Over $250 in total cash and prizes!

Above Ground Comedy is proud to announce our weekly show is raising money for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) through our November 11th show on Veterans Day. In addition, our venue, the Station has graciously agreed to match the funds we raise. We’d like to invite any other businesses to join us in supporting this worthy organization.

The DAV’s Voluntary Services Program operates a comprehensive network of volunteers who provide veterans free rides to and from VA medical facilities and improve care and morale for sick and disabled veterans. They also represent veterans and their dependents with claims for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense.

The DAV’s 1.2 million members provide grassroots advocacy and services in communities nationwide educating lawmakers and the public about important issues to supporting services and legislation to help disabled veterans.

Through Veterans Day, all members of the armed services will get in free with military ID.

Above Ground Comedy hosts a stand-up open mic with Headliner weekly at the Station (4608 Bennington Ave.) on Wednesday nights, doors open at 8:00pm. Admission is $5. $3 with College ID. Audience members who arrive before 8pm will get in free.
*This week -FREE when you arrive in full constume!!

Upcoming Dates
Oct 28 Headliner – Aaron Chatelain
Nov 04 Headliner – Bill Dykes
Nov 11 Headliner – Skip Guidry

Open Mic Comics should sign-up at the door no later than 7:30pm.
Everyone benefits from great drink specials and comedic entertainment from their favorite local amateur and traveling professional comics. Performers get in free and should arrive early as acts are limited.

Open Mic Comedy from 8pm-9:30pm. Then Johnny Worsham performs until 10pm.

Headliner – Johnny Worsham hails from Mobile, Alabama but is a long time resident of Louisiana who has been involved in almost every kind of stage imaginable for 20 years. Now working excusively on his passion for standup comedy, Johhny’s self-deprecating style recieves rave reviews, earning him the spotlight on stages throughout the southeast including Loyola University, Babel Con, BR’s Funnybone, and again to Station Sports Bar. (http://www.myspace.com/johnnyworsham)

Host – Howard Hall Jr. is all over the Baton Rouge comedy scence, producing and hosting Laughs on the River at the Lyceum Ballroom and Boudreaux & Thibadeaux’s on Tuesdays. He is appearing at the Baton Rouge Funnybone Oct.22-24. (www.howardhall.com)

If you or anyone you know is interested in performing standup comedy, AGC is dediecated to providing the best possible environment for developing the tools you need to succeed anywhere. Signup by 7:30 at the door on Wednesday, bring your supporting friends and family, and learn from some of the best.

* This week – partial proceeds from the door and donations will benefit Disabled Amercan Veterans (DAV) Dept. of Louisiana, and presented to DAV representative on Wednesday, November 11th (Veteran’s Day). Station Sports Bar is matching what we raise, so come out and show your support. If you are a business owner or inspired individual and would like to match what we raise, please call (225) 205-0342. Tax exemption forms will be available. (www.dav.org)

Support your troops and local comedy this Wednesday at the Station!

$5, $3 w/ College ID, Free for performers, armed service members, and patrons who get there before 8pm.

2 for 1 Mixed Drinks and $1 Shots!

Live and Let Laugh!

AGC