July 2009

JULY 10th-11th

JIM MENDRINOS
Also featuring Doug Karpf & Greg Stone

JWherever there's laughter you're sure to find stand-up comic Jim Mendrinos. Jim is in demand at many famed New York night spots and is a regular performer at Caesar's In Las Vegas and AC; and aboard Carnival Cruise Lines. He started writing and performing his stand-up at the age of 19, sharing the stage at the Comic Strip with future stars Chris Rock and Colin Quinn. Soon after, he began touring across the country with Sam Kinison and Bill Hicks, all the while honing his comedic skills that audiences have come to love. Those skills eventually led to appearances on Comedy Central, HBO and the BBC. Branded early in his career as a gifted writer, Jim has penned jokes for legendary comedians including Rodney Dangerfield and Joan Rivers. He has also contributed jokes to many late night television shows including SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE. Jim is the co-creator of the NYC Underground Comedy Festival, and recently authored  'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Comedy Writing' for Alpha Press.

JULY 16th
NEW TALENT/AUDITION NIGHT
8pm

See tomorrow’s stars today! Be here as a cavalcade of comics, with varying degrees of talent and experience, grace the Comedy Cove stage with their best “5 minutes”.

JULY 17th-18th

LEIGHANN LORD
Also featuring Rob Epple

Smart, sexy, savvy, and funny, Leighann Lord's heads up humor is stand-up comedy at it’s finest. A New York City native who’s performed comedy world wide, Leighann’s stand-up style is not urban; it’s urbane. She doesn’t dumb it down; in fact she steps it up. Inspired by the brilliance of George Carlin, the smooth jazz style of Franklyn Ajaye, and the elegance of Rita Rudner, Leighann has crafted her own unique brand of "Thinking Cap Comedy."

Leighann is often heard on XM and Sirius Satellite Radio’s comedy channels. She is also a staple in the FoxNews.com Strategy Room giving her informed, funny take on politics, world news and current events. Leighann has appeared on numerous stand-up comedy shows including Lifetime’s Girls Night Out, The Original HBO Def Comedy All Star Jam, ABC’s The View, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, The World Stands Up and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. Leighann has entertained audiences in England, Canada, The Netherlands, and Trinidad. In the Middle East she performed for U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia during Operation Enduring Freedom. At the fourth annual NYC Black Comedy Awards Leighann was voted "The Most Thought Provoking Black Female Comic" recognizing her as smart and funny.It’s not hard to see why Improper Magazine named Leighann Lord one of New York’s 10 Hottest Comics.

JULY 24th-25th

RICH RAMIREZ
Also featuring Eddie Gambino and John Povoromo
June 25th Special Appearance by Renee Minter

Rich Ramirez was put on earth for one reason…to make people laugh. And that he does! Rich is one of the funniest, nicest, and hardest working comics in the business! He's appeared on more than 20 TV comedy shows on channels like HBO, A&E, Showtime and VH1. His acting debut was with Academy Award winners Tom Hanks and Sally Field in "Punchline". More recently, he's had roles on NBC's "Law and Order", ABC's "One Life to Live" and numerous TV commercials. Still, comedy is Rich's first love and he performs more than 300 shows a year for live audiences at the country's best comedy clubs. Because of his clever material and winning personality Rich has been chosen to tour with musical acts such as "The Temptations", "The Four Tops" and Jon Secada. Rich is one of those rare, veteran comics who enjoys every moment on stage…almost as much as the audience does!

JULY 31st - AUGUST 1st

KEITH ANTHONY
Also featuring Chips Cooney and Kim Jonny

Newsday called Keith Anthony "one of the best comedic talents to come out of Long Island". This truly original comic offers a point of view that is alternative yet incredibly entertaining. His comedy is bold and thought provoking, and a refreshing change from juvenile talk about sex, or the difference between men and women. Keith has been featured on A&E, Showtime, and Comedy Central, where his material about being the poor kid in school; modern parenting; and life in the 21st Century were a huge hit. If you don't mind thinking a little and laughing a lot, Keith Anthony is the comic for you!