They say that love is doing what's right for somebody else before you turn your attention to yourself. Yup ... I really don't have a problem doing that. Although it seems I'm the only one capable of doing such sometimes.
We all make mistakes. I can't prevent you from making your mistakes ... no matter how incredible they are or how bad the consequences are for me.
If you struggle with the choices that you have made ... then maybe, just maybe, you've made the wrong choices.
Taking control of your life is a step-by-step process that takes the power of a 'potamus!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Maybe This Is Why I Don't Blog
It seems that every single freaking time I take up this blog again, horrible things happen to me a few weeks later. Maybe I should just keep all of my thoughts and opinions to myself.
Have you ever been in a hole so deep that you can't comprehend how you could possibly get out of it? I was in much the same boat just seven or eight months ago. But at the time I had plenty on my side ... a great relationship with a woman I wanted to spend the rest of my life with, career opportunities slowly beginning to reveal themselves ... it was gonna take some time, but light was at the end of the tunnel.
So I focused on that possible bright new future ... one with the woman of my dreams by my side, my choice of career real and possible and some degree of financial security. The problem was ... it wasn't coming fast enough.
So I changed my focus more to the here and now ... not out of selfish reasons, but because I never thought it fair to not uphold my end of the bargain in my relationship. And although I was taking positive steps in the right direction ... I'm afraid I neglected the true reason I was doing it in the first place. Her.
She has been pushed to the breaking point. The point where she appears to no longer care for and/or about me. Its my fault.
But whatever happened to "relationships take work?" We haven't done the work ... we really haven't. And that is what breaks my heart.
The next ten days will dictate my future on a scale like never before. In ten days, I will have no other choice but to forfeit everything I ever dreamt of ... my choice of career, my future, my ability to fend for myself ... and most of all, I will have to forfeit the only relationship that has real value and potential in my life.
In ten days ... life will not be worth living. Again.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Social Media Label Disagreement
I've been wanting to write this particular blog entry for the past several days. I'm annoyed and once again have the desire to get on my soapbox and do a little preaching. I've tried to keep that to a minimum, but sometimes you just gotta give in and speak up.
So I'm checking facebook the other day and am scrolling down my newsfeed. Nothing terribly interesting to report … comedians promoting their shows (for those of you who don't know, all of us comics are friends on facebook for some reason), a few silly videos posted, some of my artistic friends posted photographs and two or three of my friends were reporting what they were having for dinner. Then I saw a post that only caught my eye because it had nearly twenty comments (and now it has around 60). Curiosity got the best of me and I read it.
The post itself was from a comedian working in South Texas who I don't really know (a good fifth of my friends list are comedians I don't really know) who posted something along the lines of “I'm headlining a show and if you don't like it, you can kiss my ass.” The responses / comments ran the gamut from “good for you” to a ridiculous tirade telling this particular comedian that he has no right to headline a show and that he's weakening his local comedy scene by doing so because he's never really worked a real comedy club.
Comedians bitching at one another because their egos are so fragile? Sigh.
For those of you who are not in the “comedy business” (God bless you) let me take a moment to explain the issue and terminology. Although a comedy show may be presented in many different formats, the one most frequently used (with variations and with good reason) includes a host or emcee, an opening act (or guest spot) who performs anywhere from three to ten minutes, a feature act (frequently called “the middle”) who performs twenty to thirty minutes and then the headliner who will do anywhere from forty-five minutes to a little more than an hour (yes, some headliners will boast about being able to do longer … I'll address that in another post). Although I have always agreed with this format (if booked correctly, the show builds nicely to a crescendo), the more and more I work in this business, the more and more I laugh at how comedians want to label themselves.
Don't get me wrong … there's a very good reason we all want to be considered headliners. Headliners typically make more money. The problem is, more than a few people in this “business” only want to be considered headliners because they want to stroke their own delusional egos. For one, I don't speak of myself in those terms. Taking a look at the work I did in 2010, I headlined about 60% of the time, featured about 30% of the time, did a couple of guest spots and hosted a large number of the shows I produced. However, I do not affix one of those stupid labels to myself … because I am much more concerned about the show than I am my performer's ego. Trust me … I've seen more than one so-called headliner who couldn't carry his weight … the business is filled with them. I've also seen features who shouldn't even be doing anything other than an open-mic. But its not really their fault … that responsibility falls on the booker.
My thought has always been to arrange the comics in a line-up that benefited the show. That line-up may or may not be based on experience. For example, having a high energy feature with a low-key headliner may not always work out. When booking shows, I always try to find a line-up that benefits the show itself, not the individual egos of those involved. The question for me is: can they fill their time and fill it well? And yes, I will admit, I've made some mistakes booking folks who couldn't fill their time and (worst of all) couldn't fill it well.
Back to my facebook friend: his biggest detractor was a fellow comedian who appears to have more experience but, from a quick Google search, not all that much really. This detractor appears to have carved himself a little niche as a house comic in a couple of established clubs and … well, that's all. But, since he's worked in clubs whereas this other fellow appears to have worked mostly in alternative venues (bars and clubs, for example), he obviously feels superior and entitled to tell somebody how to conduct his business. I don't know this guy either … he may be an awesome fellow … but he comes across as a self-righteous dick hole. Who the hell is he to tell a fellow comic what he's capable of?
To top it all off … the show is for NO MONEY (a mistake, my friends) and is being produced by the would-be headliner. So really … who gives a f*ck?
My advice to the first-time headliner: if it is what is best for the show (and you honestly believe that) the DO IT! Screw the detractors. However, if the show would benefit from a different line-up (perhaps you have forty-five minutes, but some of it is not all that strong), then investigate that route. Do what is best for the show on that particular night. Period. End of story. It really isn't any more complicated than that.
My advice to the adamant detractor: shut the hell up! Do your talking on stage, because otherwise you come across as a massive prick. You may be right … this guy may not be able to carry the “headliner” load … so how does that affect you? You're not even on the bill. You don't like this guy? Then don't work with him. Or better yet … why don't you feature for him and blow him out of the water?
My advice to the both of them: get rid of this antiquated thinking in terms of headliner, feature and so forth. How about referring to yourselves as comedians? How about taking the slots you are offered (or booked) and making the most of them? How about paying attention to your own business and career and letting your fellow comics take care of theirs? How about (here's a novel thought) you support one another and help push one another to be better?
I don't think of myself in terms of headliner or feature … I think of myself as a comic. That's it. And frankly, I'm barely that … only in the past year has comedy become my primary source of income, only recently has it become my job. Sure … I get aggravated as hell when I hear some kid from an open-mic who has never taken home a paycheck call himself a “comedian,” but I typically keep my freakin' mouth shut. It's a “title” I've worked hard to earn … not everybody deserves it … but even then, the mouth (at least publicly) stays freakin' shut!
I'm a comedian. You guys are comedians. How about we just leave it at that?
So I'm checking facebook the other day and am scrolling down my newsfeed. Nothing terribly interesting to report … comedians promoting their shows (for those of you who don't know, all of us comics are friends on facebook for some reason), a few silly videos posted, some of my artistic friends posted photographs and two or three of my friends were reporting what they were having for dinner. Then I saw a post that only caught my eye because it had nearly twenty comments (and now it has around 60). Curiosity got the best of me and I read it.The post itself was from a comedian working in South Texas who I don't really know (a good fifth of my friends list are comedians I don't really know) who posted something along the lines of “I'm headlining a show and if you don't like it, you can kiss my ass.” The responses / comments ran the gamut from “good for you” to a ridiculous tirade telling this particular comedian that he has no right to headline a show and that he's weakening his local comedy scene by doing so because he's never really worked a real comedy club.
Comedians bitching at one another because their egos are so fragile? Sigh.
For those of you who are not in the “comedy business” (God bless you) let me take a moment to explain the issue and terminology. Although a comedy show may be presented in many different formats, the one most frequently used (with variations and with good reason) includes a host or emcee, an opening act (or guest spot) who performs anywhere from three to ten minutes, a feature act (frequently called “the middle”) who performs twenty to thirty minutes and then the headliner who will do anywhere from forty-five minutes to a little more than an hour (yes, some headliners will boast about being able to do longer … I'll address that in another post). Although I have always agreed with this format (if booked correctly, the show builds nicely to a crescendo), the more and more I work in this business, the more and more I laugh at how comedians want to label themselves.
Don't get me wrong … there's a very good reason we all want to be considered headliners. Headliners typically make more money. The problem is, more than a few people in this “business” only want to be considered headliners because they want to stroke their own delusional egos. For one, I don't speak of myself in those terms. Taking a look at the work I did in 2010, I headlined about 60% of the time, featured about 30% of the time, did a couple of guest spots and hosted a large number of the shows I produced. However, I do not affix one of those stupid labels to myself … because I am much more concerned about the show than I am my performer's ego. Trust me … I've seen more than one so-called headliner who couldn't carry his weight … the business is filled with them. I've also seen features who shouldn't even be doing anything other than an open-mic. But its not really their fault … that responsibility falls on the booker.My thought has always been to arrange the comics in a line-up that benefited the show. That line-up may or may not be based on experience. For example, having a high energy feature with a low-key headliner may not always work out. When booking shows, I always try to find a line-up that benefits the show itself, not the individual egos of those involved. The question for me is: can they fill their time and fill it well? And yes, I will admit, I've made some mistakes booking folks who couldn't fill their time and (worst of all) couldn't fill it well.
Back to my facebook friend: his biggest detractor was a fellow comedian who appears to have more experience but, from a quick Google search, not all that much really. This detractor appears to have carved himself a little niche as a house comic in a couple of established clubs and … well, that's all. But, since he's worked in clubs whereas this other fellow appears to have worked mostly in alternative venues (bars and clubs, for example), he obviously feels superior and entitled to tell somebody how to conduct his business. I don't know this guy either … he may be an awesome fellow … but he comes across as a self-righteous dick hole. Who the hell is he to tell a fellow comic what he's capable of?
To top it all off … the show is for NO MONEY (a mistake, my friends) and is being produced by the would-be headliner. So really … who gives a f*ck?
My advice to the first-time headliner: if it is what is best for the show (and you honestly believe that) the DO IT! Screw the detractors. However, if the show would benefit from a different line-up (perhaps you have forty-five minutes, but some of it is not all that strong), then investigate that route. Do what is best for the show on that particular night. Period. End of story. It really isn't any more complicated than that.
My advice to the adamant detractor: shut the hell up! Do your talking on stage, because otherwise you come across as a massive prick. You may be right … this guy may not be able to carry the “headliner” load … so how does that affect you? You're not even on the bill. You don't like this guy? Then don't work with him. Or better yet … why don't you feature for him and blow him out of the water?
My advice to the both of them: get rid of this antiquated thinking in terms of headliner, feature and so forth. How about referring to yourselves as comedians? How about taking the slots you are offered (or booked) and making the most of them? How about paying attention to your own business and career and letting your fellow comics take care of theirs? How about (here's a novel thought) you support one another and help push one another to be better?I don't think of myself in terms of headliner or feature … I think of myself as a comic. That's it. And frankly, I'm barely that … only in the past year has comedy become my primary source of income, only recently has it become my job. Sure … I get aggravated as hell when I hear some kid from an open-mic who has never taken home a paycheck call himself a “comedian,” but I typically keep my freakin' mouth shut. It's a “title” I've worked hard to earn … not everybody deserves it … but even then, the mouth (at least publicly) stays freakin' shut!
I'm a comedian. You guys are comedians. How about we just leave it at that?
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
On The Road Again!
We've had our cup of coffee ...
You know that feeling when you get to work where you spend the first 10 or 15 minutes doing very little, if anything at all, before you get the day started? Y'know ... you drink a cup of coffee, chat with a co-worker or two, stare out the window, check your facebook ... and then, when you're good and ready, you get the day started? Well ... that's how the Justice League of Comedy has started out 2011. But we've had our coffee, checked our facebook and stared out the window (at all that snow!) and now it's time to get on the road again!
This week KING RICH and KYLE DAVIS start the 'Heroes of Humor 2011 Tour' with three performances in Louisiana and Arkansas at three brand new venues!
1/19/2011 8:30PM
ABOVE GROUND COMEDY
Station Sports Bar
4608 Bennington Ave
Baton Rouge LA
KING RICH headlines and KYLE DAVIS features at this exciting new venue in Baton Rouge. On Wednesday, August 26th, 2009, Above Ground Comedy debuted at Station Sports Bar & Grill in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. College students and business professionals quickly flocked to the exciting atmosphere for comic relief. Every week, local and traveling comedians appear to hone their craft and possibly earn opportunities to host, feature and headline upcoming shows and various events.
1/21/2011 9:00PM
LA NUIT COMEDY THEATER
5039 Freret St
New Orleans LA 70115
5039 Freret St
New Orleans LA 70115
The Justice League of Comedy has teamed up with NOLA Comedy to bring you a great night of heroic laughs in New Orleans! The venue: Where Y'at Magazine has named it the Best Comedy Venue for three years running, The Gambit has named it the Best Place to see Stand-Up. KING RICH & KYLE DAVIS make their first appearance in New Orleans. Discount advance tickets are available by clicking the image above!
1/22/2011 9:00PM
KNIGHT PLAY COMEDY CLUB
8500 Castle Valley Rd
Little Rock AR 72103
Little Rock has been buzzing about this new and exciting venue for great stand-up comedy! Knight Play is Little Rock's newest comedy venue featuring the best service and comics from all over the United States! KING RICH and KYLE DAVIS are honored to bring the 'Heroes of Humor' Tour to Knight Play for what promises to be one royally funny knight ... uhm, night.
HEROES OF HUMOR
TEXAS TOUR MAY '11
TEXAS TOUR MAY '11
THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF COMEDY
is proud to present
"HEROES OF HUMOR TEXAS TOUR '11"
The Justice League of Comedy is proud to welcome Texans Adam Komar and Chris Neri to the Texas Tour '11. These special event shows will feature four comedians all dressed in superhero t-shirts performing a hilarious and geek-tastic comedy show!
With custom music, backdrop (and those shirts) during what promises to be a very superhero heavy summer (movie versions of Thor, Green Lantern & Captain America are all being released), this is an ideal event to schedule at your venue! Whether a comedy club, a restuarant and bar or even a comic book shop, you'll want to bring the Heroes of Humor to your town!
Visit our TEXAS page by clicking the state above or by clicking here to watch an exclusive promotion video!
Why bring the
HEROES OF HUMOR
tour to your venue?
It's a fun & affordable alternative for entertainment
* 90+ minutes of uproarious comedy
* Experience in all types of venues
* Wide demographic to fill your needs
* Generate a buzz with the Justice League of Comedy
* Affordable rates to fit any budget
* Promotional artwork tailored to your venue and made available for reprinting a no additional charge.
Are you a regular comedy venue?
* The Heroes of Humor Tour is one of the most exciting in '11.
* We bring a perfect combination of experience & fresh energy.
* We go above and beyond to help promote events.
* Respected and dependable comics.
Not a “comedy club?” That's okay!
* We specialize in alternative venues.
* Generate revenue with cover charge and increased bar sales.
* Set yourself apart from the competition.
* Generate a buzz in your community.
* Bring in new patrons for their first visit.
With custom music, backdrop (and those shirts) during what promises to be a very superhero heavy summer (movie versions of Thor, Green Lantern & Captain America are all being released), this is an ideal event to schedule at your venue! Whether a comedy club, a restuarant and bar or even a comic book shop, you'll want to bring the Heroes of Humor to your town!
Visit our TEXAS page by clicking the state above or by clicking here to watch an exclusive promotion video!
Why bring the
HEROES OF HUMOR
tour to your venue?
It's a fun & affordable alternative for entertainment
* 90+ minutes of uproarious comedy
* Experience in all types of venues
* Wide demographic to fill your needs
* Generate a buzz with the Justice League of Comedy
* Affordable rates to fit any budget
* Promotional artwork tailored to your venue and made available for reprinting a no additional charge.
Are you a regular comedy venue?
* The Heroes of Humor Tour is one of the most exciting in '11.
* We bring a perfect combination of experience & fresh energy.
* We go above and beyond to help promote events.
* Respected and dependable comics.
Not a “comedy club?” That's okay!
* We specialize in alternative venues.
* Generate revenue with cover charge and increased bar sales.
* Set yourself apart from the competition.
* Generate a buzz in your community.
* Bring in new patrons for their first visit.
Follow the Justice League of Comedy on facebook by clicking here!
We are currently having a HUGE sale on DVDs! Discounted prices and we pay the shipping! Visit our merchandise page and place your order today!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Heroes of Humor Coming to NOLA
Wilmington NC – January 6, 2011 – It has been two years since professional comedians KING RICH and KYLE DAVIS (collectively known as the Justice League of Comedy) first hit the road and began bringing hero-sized laughs to audiences across the nation. 2010 was spent touring over forty cities around the country (see a partial list here), but they are now making their debut in New Orleans with a special one-night engagement at La Nuit Comedy Theatre (5039 Freret St, New Orleans LA) on their new “Heroes of Humor” 2011 American tour.
In November of 2009, the Justice League of Comedy filmed their first DVD release at Nutt St Comedy Room in their hometown of Wilmington NC (an all-new revised version of which will be available at the shows). A little over a year and well over ten-thousand miles later, the Heroes of Humor celebrate a New Orleans arrival after having seen more of the country (i.e. interstates) and each other than they thought they could stand.
"We've been fortunate," claims Justice League of Comedy founder King Rich, "to expand our reach and perform across the country … from Montana to Texas to New York City. These days, everybody needs a laugh and we're just trying to be the heroes that fill that need. But going to New Orleans and performing for our friends and fans in the area … now that promises to be something very special and an exciting way to kick off the new year."
About the Justice League of Comedy
Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall stages in a single bound! -- Look! Up on the stage! It's a guy! It's a microphone! It's the Justice League of Comedy! Yes, the JLC ... strange visitors from another planet (or at least, neighborhood), who came to Earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men! Fighting a never-ending battle for truth, justice and a laughing audience!
KING RICH is one of the fastest rising comedians working in the industry today. He has appeared on HBO, TBS and the upcoming feature film Writer's Block. He has headlined comedy venues from coast to coast, including recently headlining the Dallas Comedy Festival, and made television appearances on Sex & the City, Forensic Files and a Telly-Award winning episode of The New Detectives. His writing has been produced nationally and off-off Broadway and has been honored by the Midtown International Theatre Festival (NYC) and the Innovative Theatre Awards. He has two children (Derek and Ty) who mean the world to him and are the source of his smile.
KYLE DAVIS is one of the hottest rising comedic stars in the nation. He was fortunate enough to be raised in a community that was supportive of the arts and his participation in them. He made his show-business debut at the age of five when he was cast as an extra in Matlock ... he didn't have any lines and his scene was eventually cut because the producers thought he was "too cute." As he grew older he realized that actors scare him and turned his attention to stand-up comedy. In a very short span of time he has entertained audiences from coast to coast and, in addition to working frequently with JLC partner King Rich, has also worked with headliners including Gary Conrad, MG Gaskin, Mello Mike and a host of others.
For more information about the Justice League of Comedy, or this particular event, please visit justiceleagueofcomedy.com.
Event Information
9PM Friday January 21
LA NUIT COMEDY THEATER
5039 Freret St
New Orleans LA 7011
Tickets: $10 at the door or $8 in advance at justiceleagueofcomedy.com
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Three Amigos Comedy Show
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH A LATINO TWIST — AND A DASH OF POLITICALLY INCORRECT HUMOR - Christmas Comedy Show and Mariachi Band Concert. Friday, December 17, 2010 starting at 8 p.m at UNCW Kenan Auditorium
Local comedian Daniel Butler joins fellow comics King Rich and The Bazz for “Feliz Navidad,” a Christmas comedy show that will also feature Christmas music performed with a mariachi flavor by The Three Amigos (......Los Tres Amigos). “Feliz Navidad” is sponsored by Amigos Internacional, the organization that runs the annual Festival Latino at Hugh McRae Park. The show will be held at UNCW Kenan Auditorium on Friday, December 17, starting at 8 p.m. for ticket information please call Kenan Box Office (910) 962-3500.
The popular local mariachi band, LOS TRES AMIGOS, was founded by Pablo Cordoba, who moved to Wilmington 12 years ago from New York City. The band performs extensively in the Wilmington area, including regularly at El Cerro Grande in Monkey Junction. The band will perform a variety of Christmas songs and Latino classics.
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Amigos Internacional is nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Latino/Hispanics become an integral and valuable part of the community by promoting cross-cultural understanding, assisting families and individuals to meet their basic needs, empowering, advocating for and educating those most in need.
Local comedian Daniel Butler joins fellow comics King Rich and The Bazz for “Feliz Navidad,” a Christmas comedy show that will also feature Christmas music performed with a mariachi flavor by The Three Amigos (......Los Tres Amigos). “Feliz Navidad” is sponsored by Amigos Internacional, the organization that runs the annual Festival Latino at Hugh McRae Park. The show will be held at UNCW Kenan Auditorium on Friday, December 17, starting at 8 p.m. for ticket information please call Kenan Box Office (910) 962-3500.The popular local mariachi band, LOS TRES AMIGOS, was founded by Pablo Cordoba, who moved to Wilmington 12 years ago from New York City. The band performs extensively in the Wilmington area, including regularly at El Cerro Grande in Monkey Junction. The band will perform a variety of Christmas songs and Latino classics.
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Amigos Internacional is nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Latino/Hispanics become an integral and valuable part of the community by promoting cross-cultural understanding, assisting families and individuals to meet their basic needs, empowering, advocating for and educating those most in need.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
A Letter of Thanks!
Hello friends, family and fans;
I wanted to take a moment and extend my best wishes to each of you this holiday season. I'm always excited when this time of year rolls around because, to me at least, it is a reminder of love, good will and cheer. It is also a time to reflect on the past year and give thanks for the many undeserved gifts I have received.
In 2010 I have been very fortunate to travel all over this wonderful nation of ours, from the Pacific Northwest to the southern coast of Florida. In that time I have visted nearly 50 cities, performed on numerous stages and, most importantly, met literally thousands of amazing and interesting people. I have experienced the euphoria of hearing your laughter, the gratitude of shaking your hands, the exhaustion of being trapped in a car for hour upon hour and the sheer joy of returning home to kiss my girlfriend and pet her cranky cat. In short ... it has been one heck of a ride!
And for that, I am grateful! More grateful than I can properly express in this newsletter.
I have truly been blessed this year, both personally and professionally. The dream of becoming a road-warrior, vagabond comic is coming true. And its all thanks to you!
I wish you and yours the best this holiday season. And although I don't know all of your names, please know that before I carve that turkey, I will give thanks for each and every one of you.
Happy Holidays,
~KING RICH
Monday, October 25, 2010
Yes Indeed ... All Roads Lead Home
The Heroes of Humor Return Home
Professionally touring comedians King Rich and Kyle Davis return home to Wilmington for a special weekend at Nutt St Comedy Room entitled “All Roads Lead Home.”
Wilmington NC – October 25, 2010 – It has been twelve months since Wilmington professional comedians KING RICH and KYLE DAVIS (collectively known as the Justice League of Comedy) have played to a home crowd. After a year spent touring over forty cities around the country (see a partial list at: justiceleagueofcomedy.com/credits), they are coming back together for a very special two-night event at Nutt St Comedy Room (225 N Front Street, basement below The Soapbox) in Wilmington NC. The show will be hosted by local comedian Mike Santo and seating is limited.
In November of 2009, the Justice League of Comedy filmed their first DVD release at Nutt St Comedy Room (an all-new revised version of which will be available at the shows). Almost exactly a year and over ten-thousand miles later, the Heroes of Humor celebrate a homecoming after having seen more of the country (i.e. interstates) and each other than they thought they could stand.
"We've been fortunate," claims Justice League of Comedy founder King Rich, "to expand our reach and perform across the country … from Montana to Texas to New York City. These days, everybody needs a laugh and we're just trying to be the heroes that fill that need. But coming home and performing for our home town … now that promises to be something very special."
About the Justice League of Comedy
Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall stages in a single bound! -- Look! Up on the stage! It's a guy! It's a microphone! It's the Justice League of Comedy! Yes, the JLC ... strange visitors from another planet (or at least, neighborhood), who came to Earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men! Fighting a never-ending battle for truth, justice and a laughing audience!
KING RICH is a nationally touring comedian who has appeared on HBO, TBS, Court TV and the upcoming feature film Writer's Block. He has played colleges and clubs throughout the country including Gotham, EastVille, Laugh Lounge, the Laugh Factory, New York Comedy Club – Boca Raton, Groucho's Comedy Club, DSI Comedy Theater, the Charleston Comedy Festival, LeMoyne College (Syracuse NY) and various military installations, most recently Camp Lejuene in Jacksonville NC. He's featured for nationally touring headliners such as Basile, Rollin' Jay Moore, Just June and Tim Statum and headlined dozens of venues across the U.S. including the Dallas Comedy Festival, The Treehouse (Austin, TX), Joker's Icehouse (Killeen TX) and DirtySexyComedy (Spring TX).
KYLE DAVIS is one of the hottest rising comedic stars in the nation. He was fortunate enough to be raised in a community that was supportive of the arts and his participation in them. He made his show-business debut at the age of five when he was cast as an extra in Matlock ... he didn't have any lines and his scene was eventually cut because the producers thought he was "too cute." As he grew older he realized that actors scare him and turned his attention to stand-up comedy. In a very short span of time he has entertained audiences from coast to coast and, in addition to working frequently with JLC partner King Rich, has also worked with headliners including Gary Conrad, MG Gaskin, Mello Mike and a host of others.
For more information about the Justice League of Comedy, or this particular event, please visit justiceleagueofcomedy.com.
Event Information
Friday November 12 &
Saturday November 13
Nutt St Comedy Room
255 N Front Street (Basement)
Wilmington NC 28401
Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
Tickets: $10 at the door or $8 in advance at justiceleagueofcomedy.com
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Royal Treatment Heading East!
The Royal Treatment Tour continues to take America by storm this week with more exciting performances!
Then on Friday October 1st, KING RICH blows into Shreveport LA for a special performance at Even Steven (9006 Mansfield Rd) featuring Kyle Davis. This Justice League of Comedy production is free to the general public and kicks off at 7pm.
THE TOUR HEADS EAST
North Carolina fans can rest easy knowing that the Royal Treatment Tour is heading back East. KING RICH makes appearances in Pinehurst and Charlotte next week!
Head over to kingrichcomedy.com to keep up with additional shows!
First, KING RICH and KYLE DAVIS head to Cedar Park TX to share some funny with Jennifer Hill and Ryan Cownie at Spotlight Karaoke and Sports Bar (601 E Whitestone Blvd #600, Cedar Park TX) for a special night of great food and great fun. Admission is free and the show starts at 9pm ... make your plans now because the show is TONIGHT (Sept 29th)!
Then on Friday October 1st, KING RICH blows into Shreveport LA for a special performance at Even Steven (9006 Mansfield Rd) featuring Kyle Davis. This Justice League of Comedy production is free to the general public and kicks off at 7pm.
THE TOUR HEADS EAST
North Carolina fans can rest easy knowing that the Royal Treatment Tour is heading back East. KING RICH makes appearances in Pinehurst and Charlotte next week!
Head over to kingrichcomedy.com to keep up with additional shows!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Week Two of Royal Treatment Tour Through Texas!
The Royal Treatment Tour continues to take Texas by storm this week with more exciting performances!
First, KING RICH and KYLE DAVIS return to Spring TX to engage in some DirtySexyComedy at the Exit 73 Bar and Grill. The show will also feature local favorite Mark Hurtado. The fun begins at 8pm and admission is only $5!
Then on Saturday the 25th, KING RICH blows into Farmersville TX for a special performance at CL Sports Grill (697 S Hwy 78) featuring Kyle Davis and Mick Grahnquist. This Justice League of Comedy production is free to the general public and kicks off at 9pm.
THE TOUR CONTINUES
Can't make one of these shows? No worries ... the Royal Treatment Tour continues next week with appearances in Cedar Park TX and Shreveport LA.
Head over to kingrichcomedy.com to keep up with additional shows!
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Streaking Through Texas Like a Tornado!
The Royal Treatment Tour takes Texas by storm starting this week with three exciting performances!
The following evening, KING RICH blows into Austin TX for a special performance at The Treehouse (501 E 6th St) featuring Kyle Davis and Mick Grahnquist. Discount advance tickets are now available for only $5 at kingrichcomedy.com.
Then, by popular demand, KING RICH will appear at 2826 Arnetic (2826 Elm Street, Dallas TX) for one night only on Monday Sept 20th. Doors at 8pm and tickets only $5 -- this will be an off-night laughfest of a party ... so don't miss it!
THE TOUR CONTINUES
Can't make one of these shows? No worries ... the Royal Treatment Tour continues next week with appearances at DirtySexyComedy in Spring TX and in McKinney TX.
Head over to kingrichcomedy.com to keep up with additional shows coming to TX!
First, Combustible Entertainment welcomes KING RICH and KYLE DAVIS to Tumbleweed Bar in Nolanville TX for an exciting night of comedy hosted by Fort Hood's own John Freeman on Friday, Sept 17th. Admission is only $3!
The following evening, KING RICH blows into Austin TX for a special performance at The Treehouse (501 E 6th St) featuring Kyle Davis and Mick Grahnquist. Discount advance tickets are now available for only $5 at kingrichcomedy.com.
Then, by popular demand, KING RICH will appear at 2826 Arnetic (2826 Elm Street, Dallas TX) for one night only on Monday Sept 20th. Doors at 8pm and tickets only $5 -- this will be an off-night laughfest of a party ... so don't miss it!
THE TOUR CONTINUES
Can't make one of these shows? No worries ... the Royal Treatment Tour continues next week with appearances at DirtySexyComedy in Spring TX and in McKinney TX.
Head over to kingrichcomedy.com to keep up with additional shows coming to TX!
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
The Royal Treatment in your own home!
At long last, KING RICH's solo DVD is now available to all KING RICH and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF COMEDY fans. Just click the pic below to order yourself nearly one hour's worth of royally funny stuff for only $10.00!
Plus, all Justice League of Comedy DVDs are also available -- including JUSTICE LEAGUE OF COMEDY: HEROES OF HUMOR featuring comedy from Craiger, Kyle Davis and KING RICH plus a half-hour documentary on the lives of these comics.
Just visit the JLC merchandise page to order your copies today.
Just visit the JLC merchandise page to order your copies today.
DON'T MISS
KING & KYLE
IN CAROLINA BEACH
One of the downsides to working on the road is that sometimes too many months go by before we can perform for our friends and family at home. Tomorrow night (Wed, 7/7/2010) that comes to an end as KING RICH and Kyle Davis will be performing at the first of the 'Comedy at the 'Horn' events at the Blackhorn Bar & Grill in Carolina Beach.
Come and have some fun & laughs with us!
KING & KYLE
IN CAROLINA BEACH
One of the downsides to working on the road is that sometimes too many months go by before we can perform for our friends and family at home. Tomorrow night (Wed, 7/7/2010) that comes to an end as KING RICH and Kyle Davis will be performing at the first of the 'Comedy at the 'Horn' events at the Blackhorn Bar & Grill in Carolina Beach.
Come and have some fun & laughs with us!
7/7/2010 9:30PM
BLACKHORN BAR & KITCHEN
15 Carolina Beach Ave
Carolina Beach NC 28428
BLACKHORN BAR & KITCHEN
15 Carolina Beach Ave
Carolina Beach NC 28428
Friday, June 04, 2010
Join Us at The Diamond Club
Tonight, KING RICH headlines a fantastic Justice League of Comedy show with Doug Canney, Amy Kennedy and Steven Forrest at The Diamond Club of New Bern. Start your weekend out with some big, big laughs!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
More Mayhem in May!
May is the month of movement ... or so it seems with KING RICH and the Justice League of Comedy as the second half of the month promises to be just as busy as the first.
KING RICH is back in North Carolina for a special appearance at the Urban League Spoken Word Poetry & Stand-Up Comedy Event in Elizabeth City, NC. This event will be held at 8pm on May 14th at E-City Restaurant & Lounge (211 S Hughes Blvd).
Then on May 20th, the Royal Treatment Tour heads into Virginia Beach for a Justice League of Comedy show at Shaka's (2014 Atlantic Avenue) with the Craiger and Bill Metzger on the bill with headliner KING RICH. Things are going to be Royally Funny at Virginia Beach's new "Hall of Humor!"
And don't think we'll be slowing down in June as KING RICH headlines a great bill of comics at the Diamond Club of New Bern on June 4th.
Finally ... a much-too-late but well-deserved thanks to John Roberts at The Big Mouth Club in Waldorf MD, to Greg Collett with the TBD Brooklyn Comedy Show and KD the Comic in Syracuse and all the seniors at LeMoyne College ... you guys were all awesome!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
You need a Big Mouth to bite a Big Apple!
This week KING RICH heads to Waldorf MD for some fun and games with appearances Thursday through Saturday for the Big Mouth Club in Full Rack Sports Bar (2175 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD). The Big Mouth Club promises to be the most unique home for entertainment in Southern Maryland and KING RICH will be the first headlining comedian to play the Big Mouth stage. So come feed your face with the Big Mouth Burger and then enjoy some big laughs. Tickets are only $10 at the door.
The Royal Treatment Tour then heads back to New York City as KING RICH joins friend and funnyman Greg Collett, Michelle Gagliano and others for t.b.d. Brooklyn Comedy Night (224 Franklin Street (at Green Street) Brooklyn NY) at 9pm on May 5th.
Then the Tour bus (or rental car, rather) heads north to Syracuse where KING RICH will appear with KD the Comic for a special event at Le Moyne College on May 10th.
But never fear, friends and fans in the South, as KING RICH scrambles back to North Carolina for a special appearance at the Urban League Spoken Word Poetry & Stand-Up Comedy Event in Elizabeth City, NC. This event will be held at 8pm on May 14th at E-City Restaurant & Lounge (211 S Hughes Blvd).
We're also about to announce new dates in Virginia Beach VA, New Bern NC and even appearances in Montana and Washington state later this year. Also we'll be unveiling some changes at the website (kingrichcomedy.com) in the coming weeks.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Awesome April Events!
a personal note from KING RICH
Hey friends, fans and loved ones,
Thanks to all of you who came out for the various shows last month down in the Lone Star State. It was a fun and exciting time filled with new and familiar faces and fun and exciting places.
Let me take just a second to personally thank Lydia O'Neil for running an awesome event at the eXit 73 Bar & Grill in Spring TX (if you're ever in the neighborhood, go get some DirtySexyComedy) and to Channing Kingery-Boles for doing likewise at Joker's Icehouse in Killeen TX. Also, a great big thanks and congrats to the crew at the Dallas Comedy House for producing and staging the first ever Dallas Comedy Festival.
But now the fun and action returns to the Carolina coast with two fantastic Justice League of Comedy shows coming up in Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach. Nutt St Comedy's own Timmy Sherrill will headline both nights ... and if you've never seen Timmy live then, please, don't miss this. He is honestly one of my personal favorite comics and I'm sure you all will enjoy him. In the feature slot both nights is Greensboro's own The Bazz. I first saw Bazz at the 2009 Port City's Top Comic and was blown away ... he's a veteran from the NC Comics All-Stars and will bring a new twist to the Justice League of Comedy. We'll have guest slots at both shows too, with Doug Canney making his JLC debut at Ballyhoo's and our old friend Doug Shaw performing at Beach Tavern. Oh ... and I'll be along to emcee both shows! Please check these shows out!
Later in the month, I'll be heading up to Harrisonburg VA to work a huge event (more on that in the next newsletter), but for the most part will be close to home for April. And although I will surely enjoy a little taste of home, I'll also be longing to get back on the road and visit all of my friends out there. So stay tuned ... I'll be coming to see you soon!
Thanks for all of your love and support!
Sincerely,
~King Rich
Monday, March 29, 2010
Get Along Little Doggies!
After a fantastic time at the Dallas Comedy Festival (thanks Chris, Clay and Amanda!), the Royal Treatment Tour continues in Texas with three appearances to get the week started.
The whole thing kicks off Monday in Killeen TX as KING RICH will be making an appearance at Joker's Icehouse:
Joker's Icehouse (704-B E Veterans Memorial Blvd, Killeen TX) will become the area's home for stand-up comedy at 7pm on Monday, March 29th as eleven local hopefuls battle it out to prove who's the funniest. Competing in the showcase are local comics Dan South, Dwayne D-1, Paul Roca, Deon Moore, Carl Clark, Ethan Moore, JD Styles, Brandon Raynes, Sick Mick, Joe Thomason and Eric Kennedy. The program will be hosted by Channing Kingery-Boles with special guest judges Trippin' Dawn (from 107.3 Fox Rocks), Don Jones of Down Slid and Sid Blevins of Full Battle Rattle. The show will then be capped off with a performance from headliner KING RICH. There will be no cover charge this night ... so its a free night of laughs Killeen!
... then over to see our friends at the Corner Pub in Conroe ...
The Corner Pub is a place to meet with your friends and co-workers as well as a great entertainment venue. They provide a variety of music such as acoustic, blues, jazz and songwriters ... and on Tuesday, March 30th, they'll be a surprise stop on the Royal Treatment Tour.
... then close out March with some DirtySexyComedy ...
Always free, with no cover charge or a drink minimum, the professional comedy show held at the eXit73 Bar & Grill (24714 I-45 North, Spring, TX) was created by Lydia O’ Neil, a California transplant with a background in television, and is the hottest new spot in Spring TX for fun and laughs. At 8pm on Wednesday, March 31st, the show will not only be DirtySexyComedy ... but will be DirtySexyRoyalComedy as KING RICH headlines with special featured comedian Dennis Fowler.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Everything's Bigger! Now it Gets Funnier!
This week, KING RICH will be making a quick run through his home state of Texas!
It all begins at 8pm on Thursday, March 25th at the first ever Dallas Comedy Festival, hosted by the Dallas Comedy House. KING RICH is honored to be included in the stand-up portion of the festival, which also will include performances by improv groups Rigor Tortoise (Los Angeles), Scram (Minneapolis/Chicago, Pretty JackJaybird (Austin), Back to School Night (New York), Four Day Weekend (Ft. Worth) and many more. Tickets, as well as festival passes and workshop passes are now available (click the logo below). Limited quantities available for shows and workshops.
... then on to Killeen ...
Joker's Icehouse (704-B E Veterans Memorial Blvd, Killeen TX) will become the area's home for stand-up comedy at 7pm on Monday, March 29th as eleven local hopefuls battle it out to prove who's the funniest. Competing in the showcase are local comics Dan South, Dwayne D-1, Paul Roca, Deon Moore, Carl Clark, Ethan Moore, JD Styles, Brandon Raynes, Sick Mick, Joe Thomason and Eric Kennedy. The program will be hosted by Channing Kingery-Boles with special guest judges Trippin' Dawn (from 107.3 Fox Rocks), Don Jones of Down Slid and Sid Blevins of Full Battle Rattle. The show will then be capped off with a performance from headliner KING RICH. There will be no cover charge this night ... so its a free night of laughs Killeen!
... then close out March with some DirtySexyComedy ...
Always free, with no cover charge or a drink minimum, the professional comedy show held at the eXit73 Bar & Grill (24714 I-45 North, Spring, TX) was created by Lydia O’ Neil, a California transplant with a background in television, and is the hottest new spot in Spring TX for fun and laughs. At 8pm on Wednesday, March 31st, the show will not only be DirtySexyComedy ... but will be DirtySexyRoyalComedy as KING RICH headlines with special featured comedian Dennis Fowler.
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