Get Weird! with C.J. & Friends - CD/DVD Recording Jan.15 & 16

[CJ Toledano]

I know it's a little bit early but I want to let you all know as far in advance as possible so you can clear your schedules. I'm happy to announce the following...

On January 15th & 16th at 9pm, I'm celebrating my 22nd birthday by inviting all of my favorite comics in Chicago to perform at The Lincoln Lodge on two nights. I'll be headlining both nights with a special 30-35min. set. Everything is being recorded for an upcoming CD/DVD! All attendees will receive a copy for free! Also, prizes and party favors for all!

The line-up includes:

Thursday, Jan 15th - Beth Stelling, Junior Stopka, Marty Derosa, & Mike Sheehan hosted by Joe Kwaczala

Friday, Jan 16th - Mike Lebovitz, Drew Michael, Cameron Esposito, & Mike Sheehan hosted by Joe Kwaczala

More details coming soon! Including a special AST discount price!

[J.B.]

Will absolutely be there.

[Joe McAdam]

This is great news, can't wait.

[CJ Toledano]

Thanks, guys! I guarantee it'll be fun!

[KevinLee]

i just saw mike sheehan at wise fools and, boy was he funny! cj do you have a show on public access?

[CJ Toledano]

i just saw mike sheehan at wise fools and, boy was he funny! cj do you have a show on public access?

Mike Sheehan is a hoot. He is one of my favorites on the scene and same with the others on the show.

I don't have a public access show, though. I wish I did. Why do you ask?

[CJ Toledano]

Oh, and I'm also doing this... http://getweirdwithcj.blogspot.com

All of your questions, ideas, wonderful and even negative feedback welcome.

[thecomedian]

If I'm not forced back home against my will, I'll try and make it to the show.

[KevinLee]

Thanks Cj. I think you should have a show on CANTV. Their number is 738 1408. I'll try to catch you at the lodge sometime.

[CJ Toledano]

Thanks, Kevin. It'd be cool to meet you in person. It's always cool to meet all the people on AST in person. It makes the board way more fun.

Anyways, here's a video that I made in two hours for my Production & Editing Class. Backstory:
I barely showed up to the class the whole semester. I made this the night before after the people I was in a group with kicked me to the curb. It miraculously changed my teacher's mind to fail me. How? I have no idea.

[KevinLee]

that was a really good video, Cj! The whole polite argument at the end seemed very true life. the whole thing had a,''this is whats next'' vibe to it. I can understand why it changed your teachers mind. Did i already say this on youtube?

[CJ Toledano]

Haha, thanks, Kevin.

By the way, is there any comedy that happens on Sunday nights in Indianapolis?

[wrinkle_in_my_pants]

That was actually very good. I'm really glad I'll be able to go to your show now. (My play was extended again.)

Do you think you may have time to edit a short doc? It's a paid gig. Or if you know of any really great editors in Chicago who has time, let me know!

[KevinLee]

If you were looking to perform on Sunday in Indianapolis you are S.O.L. There's nothing going. There are three standup clubs(Morty's and Cracker's in Broad Ripple and Cracker's Downtown) and one improv club (Comedy Sports). This Sunday at Morty's is Rick Gutierrez and at Cracker's are Steve Wilson and Henry Phillips. Ever heard of any of those guy's? Me either, so I moved to Chicago.

[CJ Toledano]

Thanks for the info, Kevin.

Here are Day 1 & 2 of my 31 day vlog up until the recording.

Day 1 - Intro


Day 2 - Interview with Bob Palos

[KevinLee]

You and Bob are like Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt in that new movie, "The Curious Case of Benjiman Button." By that I mean, that you getting thinner as Bob gets fatter, is like how Brad gets younger while Cate Blanchett gets older. At some point you two will be the same age/weight. I dunno, that is just what I thought of watching that video.

[CJ Toledano]

Day 3

[Joe McAdam]

awesome! they have a wing jammer!

[wrinkle_in_my_pants]

Kevin, that's Cate Blanchett. Also, CJ, what time do you go on? Cuz I get off stage at 9:30 and prob get to you by 10. What do ya think?

[CJ Toledano]

You should be able to make it in time! If not, everyone will still be hanging out and we'd love to have you.