Lordy, this is hilarious!

Margaret Smith, winner of the 9th Annual American Comedy award for “Best Stand-Up Comic – Female” in 1994, makes dysfunctional family life the backbone of her act. Dead pan delivery, blank-faced and funny sums up her dark humor. She is a child out of six in a demented, dysfunctional Middle American family. However, she contends that all families are dysfunctional in some way or another.

She then went away to college, and eventually needed money. Since she was from Chicago, she tried to get a job at Second City as would pay half of the tuition for classes. Second City lasted three-and-a-half years. Writing many of the sketches for the group. She gravitated to New York City, where she began her stand-up career.

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Born and raised in Oakland, California, Cinton Jackson is the youngest of 3 and the only son. An imaginative child inclined to perform, Clinton stood empty handed at “Show & Tell”, told his jokes and officially claimed his identity as a stand-up comic at the age of 9.

After graduating from high school Clinton began to hone his craft in San Francisco’s thriving comedy scene, quickly moving up the ranks to become one of the youngest headliners around. He has appeared on many stand-up comedy television shows including his own half hour special on Comedy Central and most recently The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson. When not headlining his own shows Clinton has been the opening act for such notable artist as Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, Dennis Miller, Chris Rock, and Steven Wright. Clinton has also recorded and released two full length comedy CDs, both of which are regularly featured on satellite radio comedy channels.

Following an acclaimed showing at HBO’s prestigious Aspen Comedy Festival, Clinton was cast to co-star as affable science teacher “Mezz Crosby” on the WB’s “Nick Freno: Licenced Teacher”. Subsequent roles as teachers on shows such as the Disney Chanel’s “That’s So Raven” and Nickleodeon’s “Taina” further showcase Clinton’s trademark guy-next-door appeal with. Additional guest appearances on other sitcoms have shown that Clinton’s talents definitely reach beyond the stand-up stage.

Upon signing with the Commercials Unlimited agency Clinton began to work in television commercials. With what one casting director called “a natural ability to connect” Clinton was cast to star in numerous national commercials including Jeep, Subway, Circuit City, Old Navy, 21st Century, Nissian, and AC Delco.

Stand-up remains Clinton Jackson’s first love and greatest passion. In addition to comedy clubs he is very popular on the corporate event circuit, doing shows in which he often incorporates his keen ability to improvise with his audience. The San Francisco Chronicle says, “on stage Clinton Jackson moves as if he were in a boxing match delivering material that is not only hilarious to hear but brilliantly visual as well. He’s good natured, clever, and engaging with a unique point of view, earning him the respect of his peers and giving him a broad cross-over appeal.

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REVIEW: The Daily News: In Tune

I didn’t know much about up-and-coming comedian Adam Hunter when his latest CD, aptly titled “Being Adam hunter,” came across my desk. If I’ve seen or heard of him before , it must not have made an impression. Not to say that Hunter isn’t a funny guy – there ARE some laugh-out-loud moments on this performance album – but he hasn’t been distinctive enough to separate himself from the pack.

With “Being Adam Hunter“,” however’ he goes a long way toward establishing himself an identity during a (mostly) well-received set at the Loony Bin in Oklahoma City.

One of the big pluses is the timeliness of the material. Many comedy CDs are dated by the time they hit the shelves, but “Being Adam Hunter” is filled with current references – Michael Phelps’ marijuana experiment, the Obama Presidency, etc. – that add to the laugh totals.

Bits on “Double EE’s,” “Cheating,” and “Girlfriends” generate the most response from the obviously enthusiastic audience, while Hunter’s distinctly un-PC takes on “Fat White Chicks,” being “Really Drunk,” and “Strip Clubs” elicits as many groans as guffaws. Adam Hunter isn’t the funniest comic on the circuit today, but with a little fine tuning he could be ready to take the next step.

– $13.98

Comedy Brawl – 2 points!

Show Me The Buffet!

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Winner of “Best Stand Up Comic – Male” in 1998, John Pinette is a “heavy” on the comedy circuit. He was one of five comedians nominated for “Stand-Up Comic of the Year” (for a second time) at this year’s American Comedy Awards. His CD, Show Me the Buffet is side-splitting humor, not to be missed by anyone who enjoys a good time.

“I talk about food,” says the actor/comedian, of his stand-up act, “not so much because I’m a big guy, but because I think it’s the perfect common ground … everybody eats!”

Finding common ground with his audience is no problem for John Pinette – he makes ‘em laugh so hard it hurts!

REVIEW: Adam Hunter: Being Adam Hunter
by Emma Kat Richardson, Punchline Magazine

What is it like, to be Adam Hunter? Only one man on Earth can be absolutely certain, but if the young comedian’s most recent album, Being Adam Hunter, is any indication, it’s an experience something akin to heading up a frat house with extra Ritalin prescriptions to spare. Adam Hunter

Not that this is a bad thing, necessarily. The album’s 14 tracks are a killer dosage of cocky laced with cheeky, and it’s Hunter’s manic, kinetic style that gives Being Adam Hunter a sporadic sense of charm that an album like this would otherwise be lacking.

With lightning quick subject changes, Hunter calls to mind a sloppier, boorish version of Steven Wright. Barely any topic is left untackled as Hunter plows through 42 minutes of sex, violence, religion, politics, drugs, music, and, well, he wouldn’t be much fun if he didn’t swing right back around to sex again.

But rather than offending, the album is guilty of being charming when, by all rights, it should be off-putting. Tracks like “GILF” and “Sooo Broke” are downright hilarious, sparking more than just a scant few laugh-out-loud moments. (“I work for this nonprofit company,” Hunter professes in “Sooo Broke.” “It’s called my career.”)

The best thing about Being Adam Hunter, really, is the comedian’s uncanny ability to punctuate bouts of gross-out humor with surprisingly astute observations. It’s all well-worn territory here, but being young and contemporary only works in Hunter’s favor. If anything is proved, it’s that sex jokes don’t need to remain stale and stagnant – these days, they can be spiced up with Facebook and Twitter references.

Perhaps Hunter himself sums it up best in a track called “Myspace, Facebook,Twatter”: “I used to smoke pot and take Ritalin. Made me focus really hard on nothing.” Being Adam Hunter may not be the most dignified position in the world, but it sure is a helluva lot of fun.

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