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...that he could crack up people at parties with his swami witticisms. He took a chance on open-mike nights near his two homes, in Woodstock, N.Y., and Hillsboro Beach, Fla., and now he performs once a month at clubs and private parties for $100 to $200 a gig. "This gives me a sense of exhilaration, to be able to make a roomful of people laugh," says Bayer. "And it's good for you. Look how long comedians like George Burns lived...
Parlaying one-liners into a paying gig requires time and patience. That is particularly true for older performers, who despite the upsurge in their numbers may encounter age discrimination in comedy clubs, where twentysomethings and thirtysomethings predominate. Comedy teacher and author Carter advises hopefuls to take part regularly in open-mike nights in smaller, suburban venues as a way to become known to club managers...
...just over 5 ft. tall, dressed in a simple pantsuit and comfortable shoes. But once a month she gets up on the bandstand of the Gardenia restaurant in Hollywood and sings a very ungrandmotherly set of songs. The effect is equal parts surprise, delight and blushes. At a recent gig, she segued from Just a Little Lovin' to Ain't Misbehavin'. Then, before launching into I Want a Two-Fisted, Double-Jointed, Rough and Ready Man, she confided to the audience, "The man being sought here is only needed in one room in the house--the bedroom...
...Music of Ray Charles.” That studio effort features a nigh-unbeatable cast, but Scofield’s road ensemble proved itself a more-than-worthy replacement, combining unfailingly tight rhythms with inventive leads.In addition to their remarkable musicianship, all the performers exhibited wide smiles throughout the gig, which contributed to the happiness of the atmosphere. Benitez and Scofield in particular seemed thrilled to be playing such classic songs, and frequently traded wry glances after interesting riffs or interjections. Hass was a dynamic presence on the kit, managing simultaneously to provide an unshakable foundation for the band...
...awesome,” says McKee. “It was a small crowd but the room was totally packed and they just jammed for an hour.” This wasn’t the first time the band’s literary connection paid off. Their first gig took place at an unlikely venue: the Boston Public Library. Two and a half years later, the band has played at bookstores, libraries, rock clubs, and recently, Oktoberfest, which got even more Harvard students buzzing. Some fashionable Crimsonites have even begun sporting “Save Ginny?...