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A NOLA, "Post-K" update

Apparently, that’s what they call it, “Post-K,” as in Pfter Katrina. We got an email from FOS Bill “Wild Bill” Dykes, catching us up on the comedy scene in New Orleans now that the wind has died down and the flood waters have receded:

Hey all:

Just a quick 411 on the state of things here in NOLA. Gearing up for Mardi Gras (pulling out old Halloween costumes to recycle for Fat Tuesday, bingeing on Po-Boys, beer and King Cake…same old.) Jodi Borello is kicking it in a new location in River Ridge on Fridays (with a little help from Louis Duet, formerly of Martine’s). They are at www.thecomedystand.com.

Our open mic night has moved to Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar on Wednesday nights. Averaging 10 to 15 newbies and crusty vets a week. Seems there is a bigger demand for funny in post-K NOLA. Crowds have been consistent, and venues are more open to supporting new shows. My company (Stand Up NOLA) is producing the open mic, as well as a show March 24th at One Eyed Jacks with Doug Stanhope, and a fundraiser for Orleans parish schools on April 7th at the Howlin’ Wolf with Marc Maron and Bryan Callen.

Hope to have you back soon. Keep up the good work, and I’ll keep you all up to date on our slowly healing town.

peace,

bd