Cleveland Comedy Festival, Nov. 7-9

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 20th, 2008

We just got word that the Cleveland Comedy Festival is a go for next month. It will feature performances and seminars and all the stuff that festivals usually feature, with, of course, a heavy emphasis on the fine comics that call Cleveland home.

The Festival will take place over 3 days and is a celebration of the comedic talent here in Cleveland. We have 4 stand-up comedy showcases on Friday Nov. 7th and Saturday Nov. 8th with 40 of the best comics in Cleveland. Some of the featured performers in those shows include JD Sidley, Bill Benden, Chris Hegedus, Mike Polk, Jim Tews, Joe Howard and Jeff Blanchard — all from Cleveland. We also have our good friend from NYC, Lord Carrett as a special guest headliner.

Check out the video below– it’s “Mike,” the Fest mascot promoting the upcoming events.

The three-day celebration will culminate in a TV special taped by the local PBS affiliate featuring national headliners with ties to Cleveland– Mike Veneman, Mike Cheselka, Tammy Pescatelli, Marc Jaffe and Basile.

When we headlined the Cleveland Improv in July, we had the pleasure of meeting and hanging with a good chunk of the Cleveland comedy community, before and after our shows. They’re enthusiastic about the market and they’re looking forward to making this first fest a success. We commend them and their DIY spirit.

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