We worked at the Joke Joint this past weekend. Technically not Minneapolis, but Bloomington. But always a good time.
The Female Half displayed tremendous courage– playing hurt (elbow effusion, arm in a sling) and sick (head cold)– but the crowds were tremendous and the weekend a success.
On Saturday evening, Rabbi Bob Alpler stopped by and did a splendid guest set on the second show. (“My first comedy club set in ages,” says Alper.) He was in town to do a Sunday evening synagogue show in St. Paul with Houston-based comedian Mo Amer. Amer is one of the revolving Muslims that Alper performs with in a show entitled “One Muslim. One Jew, One Stage.” Amer flew into Minneapolis very late and stopped by the club well after the room had emptied. It was a pleasure to meet him.
Also stopping by was Dan Schlissel, CEO of Minneapolis-based Stand Up! Records.
Our host for the weekend, Rick Logan, sent us a link to a Youtube video produced by Eric Lyden called “Bring Her.” He brought it to our attention after reading our most recent condemnation of bringer shows. (For that posting, entitled “They Have No Shame,” scroll down or click here.)
Photo credit: Ken Reed