All over the place

Winston's was moderately busy. I think there was a few people that just walked in from the street which is a cool thing. I'm starting to worry to see if the crowds are going to start rolling in. Not sure if Wednesdays are better than Mondays, but we'll see once the finals roll around. Anyways the show was solid in my opinion. A few of the comics did really well, and I think the voting showed who did the best.

After Winston's I drove up to the Store. I normally don't do Wednesdays because it's a long drive, but I'm working the overnights at the radio station, so I figured I'd go up there. Wednesdays are normally slow nights audience wise, but when I got there, it seemed packed. I asked to go up after 9, which ended up being way after 9. Was suppose to go up at 936, but didn't end up going up until 1015 or so. Chip was nice enough to switch with me, even though he did not want to. I normally don't care when I go up, but it made a difference as I wanted to get a work out in before work. I thanked him, and had a pretty solid set. I screwed up one joke, but overall it went well enough. Had solid banter with a few audience members. There was 5 or so comics that came down from LA and they were bumping all the SD people. It was pretty annoying, but the guys were nice enough.

Thursday I did the Madhouse. I expected it to be busy, but it was packed. That was by far the busiest I've seen the place. Likely 125 people if I had to guess. I was suppose to do 10, and the host even said he had me doing 10, but I did closer to 7. He lit me early, which is pretty messed up. I didn't promote the show, but if I did and was screwed on that much time I'd be pissed. I could understand if I was bombing but I was doing pretty well. I didn't complain, just thanked him for the time and went about my way.

The show was put up by typical grimy LA promoter types. They did Winston's a year or so ago, and complained about the money I paid them. I don't think they even remembered me. I flat out told them I didn't have the $100 they wanted and told them to talk to Jesse. This Madhouse show was packed like I said. I texted them names of people I knew, with no intention of any of those people going. The take advantage of comics with false promises they never intend to come through with. They screwed one of my friends over multiple times telling them they'd get LA Improv spots, have them promote it, and then tell them into the show they were bumped. I'd be pissed beyond belief. When I got there I see them in the face arguing with another comic. Turns out he was bumped from the show today. Don't get me wrong this comic isn't very good, but he can promote. After my set, I went out and talked to him. He's said he's been bumped multiple times by them. First off, if I got bumped once, I'd never work with them again. He said he's been bumped 4 of the 5 shows he was suppose to do with them. That's just idiotic. How desperate are you for stage time? Just don't work with them. Esp. since they're not even paying you. Comics complain about bringer type shows, just shut up, don't do them, and move on. Such a wasted emotion. I heard a story about another horrible, bringer comic, that got banned from the new club downtown. At this point, his friend's realize he isn't funny, and no longer come out. I guess he bombed hardcore (as he always does), didn't bring as many people as he said he would, and as he was leaving the manager told him he was banned. Pretty humorous. I can't feel bad for these people that are taken advantage of. Enjoy the laughter you're getting from the huge crowd, but realize you are being used. Once the people stop coming, you're dead to them.