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A peek into a Cleveland open mike

Michael K. McIntyre of the Cleveland Plain Dealer deserves a reporter yummy for his insightful article on the Bassa Vita open mike in Cleveland.

The comics laugh louder than anyone else. And after the show, they unwind with a beer, some pats on the back and some helpful advice. “It’s funny stuff, man, but you just have to trim those setups,” Dalton – who is revered by the other comics – tells Joe Hannum, a single dad who works in advertising by day and does standup as a hobby when he can get a baby sitter.

Sounds like a supportive atmosphere. We strongly advise even non-Clevelanders to read the whole thing.