Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 04:31
Wow, what an incredible month for the comedy community. First the world felt the loss of comedian "Fat James" Price, and a few days later we were thrown by the sudden loss of young comic Angelo Bowers. It's been an amazing few weeks, drifting from place to place and encountering friends of theirs who are surrounded by feelings of loss and mourning, but there is also this very palpable gratefulness in the air. Everyone is pulling together and letting their love be heard, not just for those they've lost but for those who are sharing the grief. Let someone know you appreciate them and love them, every day.
Life rolls on and so does the show... Looking ahead, there are still smiles and laughs to be shared. Come out to a comedy club and support what we comics love so deeply - we can't do it without you!
Here are my upcoming shows, bring someone you know who could use a laugh or fifty...
SUNDAY, JAN 22nd - ComedySLAMRadio.com Interview, 4:30-5:30pm PST
Shortly followed by - Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank at 9pm
SATURDAY, JAN 28th - San Dimas comedy show if you're around
THURSDAY, FEB 2nd - On The Rocks in Redondo Beach
SATURDAY, FEB 18th - The Belly Room at the Comedy Store! 10:30pm
Also, you have "Ghost Whisperer" and Jennifer Love Hewitt to thank for this one - I have contracted a twitter account - send flowers.
You can find me at @LaughingAshley where I'll be posting jokes in hopes of making you smile.
Thank you so much for checking up on my blog, your support means more to me than you know :)
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 13:01
I hope your Thanksgiving was FiLLiNG and stuffed - with love!
This is a photo of me making my newly-traditional hand turkey at an "Orphans' Thansgiving" celebration with those of us in entertainment who have moved to Hollywood - and therefore far away from family! Dear friends of mine arrange this sweet get-together every year and it's SO MUCH FUN!
Christmas has been an on-going event already! First I soaked up the cheer and lights of a Disneyland Christmas, then I gaped at the amazing teamwork and spirit in Paso Robles (my alma mater) for their annual Vine Street party! Every house and business on Vine Street is Victorian-style, and they ALL decorate and celebrate each year! There is even a veteran performer who has played Ebeneezer Scrooge annually without fail since I was a LiTTLE brat! He actually moved away fro Vine Street at one point, and families begged him to come back and perform at THEiR house!
Most of my immediate family was in tow for this one, and several of my long-time and truest friends - it was truly heart-warming on such a freezing night!
I sincerely hope that your holidays are bright and festive, and even though gifts may be running thin in many American homes this Christmas, may the spirit of family and the love of friendship carry you through on a wave of happiness and joy.
If you are hoping to brave the cold (for Southern California) weather for some AMAZiNG comedy this month, do I have the show for you!
THE CRiSPY CRiSPMAS COMEDY SHOW
The Beauty Bar - 1638 N Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, CA (near Hollywood Blvd)
Thursday, December 22nd at 8pm
This show is an honor for me to be a part of, as it's got a line-up of incredibly funny and personally KiND comedians! It's FREE, and the street parking should be close to free with meters lining a few of the streets! It's 21 and over only, but there's NO drink minimum, and guess what?? You can even get a manicure while you watch for ten bucks!!
(For more info please go to crispycomedyshow.com )
I hope to see you there, and STAY WARM, friends!!
xoxo
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 00:10
Here's my Halloween costume this year - Starlet O'Hara, from The Carol Burnett Show's parody, "Went With The Wind."
(Carol Burnett is my hero.)
The picture was taken in the upstairs green room at The Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd. For a place with SO much history and even an annual Haunted Tour, I was really surprised to see so few people there! Something must be done about this.
Speaking of historic places, I will be performing at the Ice House in Pasadena this THURSDAY NiGHT at 8pm! You can email me and I will put you on The List as my guest for HALF PRiCE tickets ($10 each)! I respond to all of the emails I receive and I will provide you with the details for the show.
(On a related note, The Magic Castle in Hollywood suffered an attic fire yesterday and is now damaged from the fire and the water that extinguished it. This makes me very sad, that place has a huge amount of importance to me. My great uncle, Milton Frome, was a member there in the glory days, and you can just FEEL the class and swagger of classic Hollywood within its walls. I wish the Castle a fast recovery, and I am glad that no one was hurt. I can't wait to go back when it is magically whole again!)
UPCOMiNG SHOWS:
** Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 - 9pm
>The Buchanan Arms in Burbank, CA - FREE Show, FREE parking, all ages
There is a British Picadilly Shoppe attached to this venue that is AMAZiNG. Try a Curly Wurly, it's heaven. Also, the venue serves fantastic fish and chips, as well as other English favorites such as Shepard's Pie that you really can't get anywhere else in town. They even serve your hot tea the right way (in a large kettle, with a side of cream). It's a great place, and there will be live music as well!
**Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 - 8pm
>The Ice House in Pasadena, CA (Annex Room) - $20 tickets (half price if you email me), valet and street parking
The Ice House is a great place to catch the TOP comedians. Give yourself a good hour or more to breathe the place in and read some of the timeless autographs and gaze at the incredible photos on it walls. History is all around us!
**Thursday, November 10th - 8pm
>The Beauty Bar in Hollywood, CA - FREE show, street parking, 21 and over
Arrive early for a good parking spot and to unwind a little. It will be good time with lots of other funny comedians. This will be a room full of really good friends, a cozy atmosphere!
I will be taping a lot this month for a bouquet of projects I have in bloom, but there is ALWAYS a chance you'll see me somewhere! Keep smiling!!
xoxo