Well, after an exhausting week of comedy, what better way to start off the next one by heading up to Seattle to visit "The Seattle Underground" Comedy Club?
Don't answer that. Rhetorical question.
Kyle Harbert and I are going to head up there, do some time, then maybe some more time at another venue, then drive right back (!).
Stay tuned for updates.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Saturday, September 01, 2007
There comes a time...
When you are passionate about something, there is always room for wearing yourself out.
I tend to get a little "overly obsessed" with everything in my life, which is really why I only focus on a few core things because I know that I will be able to devote enough time to each of them that the time spent will bring me worthwhile rewards. I just recently hit my one year anniversary for performing stand-up comedy. During those 365 days I grew so much as a person because I finally got sick and tired of not following a dream, and I feel that I'm well on my way with that journey. Recently I became somewhat discouraged when it came to this particular pursuit. I began to doubt myself in several horrible ways which only bred more doubt, so I decided to take a break. Coincidentally, once decided to take this "break", I got strep throat for two weeks. I couldn't talk anyway, so I guess it was for the best. However, when I become interested in something I tend to go a little too far when it comes to immersing myself inside that particular "thing".
In the case of stand-up comedy, I have posters, DVD's, countless albums (which take up nearly 18gb on my iPod!), so you can understand that everywhere I looked I was bombarded by something that reminded of the exactly what I trying to avoid. During the time that I was almost unable to speak, I did a lot of sleeping and general laying about in bed doing nothing. There were several comedy ideas that came into my head during those days, but I refused to write them down. I was protesting the creative process by simply letting the ideas occupy a space in brain for a short while, then simply letting them go. Instead of putting these ideas to good use I would simply calculate in my head all of the hours I spent driving to and from various spots around the state, and I how I could have spent that time to do something even more productive, more worthwhile.
It was when I started to feel better that I began to slowly re-introduce stand-up into my life. I started hitting the websites again, listening to my albums, I even made sure to have a pen and notebook on me at all times. I realized that this "break" was a long time coming, because I was seriously getting burnt out. From the time I woke up until my head hit the pillow I was writing, listening to or watching comedy in one way or another, and it just wore me out. Up until recently, I never really sat down for an extended period of time to write jokes, I would simply collect a ridiculous amount of ideas then develop them as I did anything else throughout the day. This is turning into a bit of a rant so I'll end it simply: you can have too much of a good thing, and there comes a time when you need to step back and look at what you're doing with your life. Now, when I take that step back, it makes me smile.
I tend to get a little "overly obsessed" with everything in my life, which is really why I only focus on a few core things because I know that I will be able to devote enough time to each of them that the time spent will bring me worthwhile rewards. I just recently hit my one year anniversary for performing stand-up comedy. During those 365 days I grew so much as a person because I finally got sick and tired of not following a dream, and I feel that I'm well on my way with that journey. Recently I became somewhat discouraged when it came to this particular pursuit. I began to doubt myself in several horrible ways which only bred more doubt, so I decided to take a break. Coincidentally, once decided to take this "break", I got strep throat for two weeks. I couldn't talk anyway, so I guess it was for the best. However, when I become interested in something I tend to go a little too far when it comes to immersing myself inside that particular "thing".
In the case of stand-up comedy, I have posters, DVD's, countless albums (which take up nearly 18gb on my iPod!), so you can understand that everywhere I looked I was bombarded by something that reminded of the exactly what I trying to avoid. During the time that I was almost unable to speak, I did a lot of sleeping and general laying about in bed doing nothing. There were several comedy ideas that came into my head during those days, but I refused to write them down. I was protesting the creative process by simply letting the ideas occupy a space in brain for a short while, then simply letting them go. Instead of putting these ideas to good use I would simply calculate in my head all of the hours I spent driving to and from various spots around the state, and I how I could have spent that time to do something even more productive, more worthwhile.
It was when I started to feel better that I began to slowly re-introduce stand-up into my life. I started hitting the websites again, listening to my albums, I even made sure to have a pen and notebook on me at all times. I realized that this "break" was a long time coming, because I was seriously getting burnt out. From the time I woke up until my head hit the pillow I was writing, listening to or watching comedy in one way or another, and it just wore me out. Up until recently, I never really sat down for an extended period of time to write jokes, I would simply collect a ridiculous amount of ideas then develop them as I did anything else throughout the day. This is turning into a bit of a rant so I'll end it simply: you can have too much of a good thing, and there comes a time when you need to step back and look at what you're doing with your life. Now, when I take that step back, it makes me smile.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Fist of Rage Comedy Tour rocked Salem!
Thanks to all who came out to the show. The crowd was great, the pizza and beer were good (!), but most of all I can honestly say that is the most comfortable I have ever been on stage and the most fun I have EVER had on stage. It's one thing to get and perform once a week for three minutes, but to rock a crowd for close to forty minutes and have them love every single moment, plus all of the comments after the show, well, let's just say it was a pleasure.
I'll keep you all updated as to the ever growing schedule!
Thanks again for all the support!
Cody :-)
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
"Fists of Rage Comedy Tour" kicks off tonight!
This will be our first show as an official "tour", so we're all pretty excited about it!
Scott Von Wald, Nathan Brennan and myself will be performing. Ron Funches will be hosting.
I'll let you know how it all went down later!
Cody :-)
Scott Von Wald, Nathan Brennan and myself will be performing. Ron Funches will be hosting.
I'll let you know how it all went down later!
Cody :-)
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
My god...
I really need to update this... but you'll have to wait until tomorrow. I'm busy right now.
Later!
Cody :-)
Later!
Cody :-)
Saturday, January 28, 2006
and so it begins....
It's about time, that's all I can say. Been meaning to do this for some time now, finally got the nerve.
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