Derek Sheen has thought about this moment for a long time.

“I first visited the Comedy Underground when I was 13 years old,” the local comedian says “It’s the club where I performed my first open mic.  Ever since the day I stepped into that windowless basement, I have dreamt of headlining that stage.”

30 years later that dream is about to come true. On June 7^th-10^th, Sheen will be headlining the legendary Seattle comedy club and is starting a Kickstarter campaign to record the event.

“My plan is to create a unique package, both artistically and audibly, by utilizing the talents of hard rock producer Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Isis, Minus the Bear) and cartoonist Mark Allender,” says Sheen. “I’m hoping to craft a project that not only captures my live act, but also my fondness for loud music, art and the spectacle of a big production.”

A lifelong heavy metal fan, Sheen had Allender design the cover as an homage to late rocker Ronnie James Dio’s classic album Holy Diver. In his typical self-depreciating style,  Sheen says his album will be called “Holy Drivel”.

Sheen is pulling no punches with his Kickstarter campaign, even enlisting his mother to ask for donations on his behalf via a hilarious and, apparently, drunken video.

“Please contribute to this,” Barbara Sheen pleads. “He’s all I’ve got!”

For more info on the project,  search for “Derek Sheen” on http://www.kickstarter.com. For advance tickets to the live show, go to http://www.comedyunderground.com

Carl Warmenhoven‘s retirement party is TONIGHT at the Comedy Underground. If you are one of the few people who don’t know about the patron saint of Seattle comedy, read this, then go to the goddamn show tonight to see a Who’s Who of Seattle comedy through the years.

Two great comedy shows that were postponed during SNOWBLAST 2012 have been rescheduled:

Kyle Cease – Fri, Feb. 10 (This Friday!)
Jeff Ross – Sun, Feb. 19

Previously issued tickets WILL be honored for both shows. For more info, go to the Neptune Theatre website.

Former Seattle resident and current comedy genius Rory Scovel is at the Comedy Underground all weekend. Go!

It’s time for another Seattle comedy ticket giveaway. Today we’re giving away two tickets to see Kyle Cease at The Neptune on January 20th.

Follow us on Twitter to find out how to win!

All right kids, it’s time for another Seattle comedy ticket giveaway. Today we’re giving away two tickets to see Jeff Ross Roasts America at The Neptune on January 19th.

As usual, to enter the drawing, just email us today BEFORE 2PM (Pacific Time)! Winners will probably be chosen at random or another completely unfair manner.

We have lots more free comedy ticket giveaways coming up, so be sure to follow us on Twitter to find out more!

Hey knuckleheads! Who wants to go see Craig Robinson at The Neptune next week? Seattle Comedy Blog is giving away TWO FREE TICKETS today for his show at The Neptune on January 12th.

As usual, to enter the drawing, just email us today BEFORE 2PM (Pacific Time)! Winners will probably be chosen at random, but also might be the first person to email, depending on how lazy I feel.

We have lots more free comedy ticket giveaways coming up, so be sure to follow us on Twitter to find out more!

The legendary Crocodile in Seattle has been home to some of the biggest acts in rock history over the years. Now the venerable club is starting a new tradition: hosting Seattle’s best young comedians.

Local comedy veteran Paul Merrill, who currently writes for the Emmy award-winning PBS show Biz Kid$, has been tapped to curate what he calls a “hybrid open mic”.

The new show, “What a Croc! The Crocodile Comedy Show”, will feature several of the city’s top stand-up comedians, sketch groups and improvisers every week along with open slots for beginners and even first-timers to try their hand at comedy in the cozy, newly remodeled Back Bar stage. Merrill said he will also be incorporating trivia, prizes and “any means necessary” to entice an audience that isn’t used to stand-up comedy.

“Seattle is lucky to have one of the best comedy scenes in the nation,” says Merrill. “Unfortunately most of the people living here don’t know it exists. I’m hoping that by hosting this show in a high-profile venue like The Crocodile, a lot of people that wouldn’t normally go to a comedy club will be exposed to the great comedy happening every night in this town.”

Starting in January, the show will be every Monday at 9pm, but they will be hosting two “preview” shows on December 12^th and 26^th. The show on the 12^th is being billed as “Christmas at The Croc!” with several special acts, including Mike Drucker (writer for SNL and The Onion) and Derek Sheen (Sasquatch Music Festival) doing holiday related material, along with special games and prizes for the audience.

WHAT A CROC! is a weekly showcase of Seattle’s top comedians. It takes place every Monday at The Crocodile in Seattle (2^nd & Blanchard). Showtime is 9pm (sign-ups are at 8pm—space is VERY limited!).  For more info, call (206) 441-4618 or go to www.thecrocodile.com.

Special FREE Launch Party/Show for the new weekly comedy show WHAT A CROC! (Note: future shows will be every TUESDAY at The Crocodile, but this week only will be on WEDNESDAY to take advantage of the holiday weekend).

Hosted by PAUL MERRILL (Actor/Writer for Emmy Award-Winning PBS show Biz Kid$) with lots of SUPER AWESOME GUESTS, including MIKE DRUCKER (Writer for SNL and The Onion) and the return of SOLOMON GEORGIO (finalist in the 2010 San Francisco International Comedy Competition and a semi-finalist in the 2009 Seattle International Comedy Competition)!!

WHAT A CROC!
The Crocodile Comedy Show
Comedy, Trivia and Prizes Every Tuesday at The Croc!

The Seattle based improv/sketch cult Drop The Root Beer And Run is gearing up for SketchFest Seattle with a two night run of their brand new, full length sketch comedy show: Life Ampersand Death, A surreal ampersand absurd journey through absurdity ampersand surrealism.

Featuring opening acts from special guest troupes Charles, and Ubiquitous They.

Two chances to see it:

Friday, Sep 23rd, 10:30pm With Charles.

Friday, Sep 30th, 10:30pm With Ubiquitous They.

The Odd Duck Studio, 1214 10th Ave

All Ages – $10

Buy Tickets Here