Bridgetown Comedy Festival 2012

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Where's everyone's posts about all the cool stuff they saw on Day One of BCF-2012?

Oh...that's right. Everyone is probably still asleep. (This impatience of mine is a symptom of skipping the afterparty...)

Well... I saw a few things.

Conspiracy Theory looked like it was going hilariously off-the-rails. Props to Ross Parsons for a great, loose but confident set over at the Mt. Tabor Lounge--it may be that we took him for granted in the years Ross lived in Seattle, but he seemed much more natural...and Hari Kondabolu agreed with me. In a hosting set over at the BOG, Matt Goldich reminded me that I probably should have snagged him for last year's Seattle competition when I had the chance...as he's smart and funny.

Beyond that, though, there's just the sheer joy of seeing so many people that you know but haven't seen in person in some time all in one place--quite the sensor overload...and I apologize in advance if I need any reminders of who people are...(as I know better than to feel bad about having to remind people who this stupid hair belongs to who may have forgotten.) Especially fun is getting to see how people who are experiencing Bridgetown for the first time are trying to make sense of it all. (And it is a very different animal than the first two years were...)

I miss not getting to perform...but I'm making the most of my industry status to see a bunch of great shows, find a bunch of new comedy favorites and catch up with a lot of great people.

Oh...and the late show at the BOG was so full that people could not come in until others had left...and when I decided to leave, I made enough room for Janeane Garofalo to come in (Janeane and I have met before...and I have pictures of us together from a previous Bridgetown, but I'm under no illusion that she actually remembered me...just that I was some weird looking huge dude who was unreasonably pleased to be the reason that she got to do what she wanted...)

(Oh, and let's be very honest...I didn't just make enough room for Janeane...I made room for a dozen Janeanes.)

Today...I'm looking forward to video games, Comedy Film Nerds (though I'd also like to see Roast the Week at Helium), some shows at the Bagdad...before making hard late night decision: will it be Persona! or Best of Chicago...or the Young Guns show at the Eagles...or should I support my fellow PNWers with either The Entertainment Show or Funny over Everything?

[dan telfer]

The lineup of Best of Chicago is pretty outstanding as a whole, but the host is my buddy Ever Mainard, who has exploded this year with awesomeness. I would go just to see her.

[gloshi]

Ron Lynch posted this on facebook last night, for those who would be interested and didn't see the post....

BRIDGETOWN! Friday 7pm at The Bagdad, THEN... to the Eagles Lodge for the Secret Friday midnight show whihch is just me for an hour or so. Eagles Lodge at the end of the block, past the Tabor and the Tanker. Saturday: 7pm at the Bar of the Gods. Midnight at the Tanker. Me hosting, booking, and running a 3 minute each show! Love it!

[SteveAgee]

more updates please. I sadly had to back out (for great reasons that will most likely become known next week)

[ronlynch]

FLASH! Super Secret Ron Lynch show at MIDNIGHT at the Eagles Lodge! Tonight! Friday! Might be free. NOT ON THE SCHEDULE!

[guyswithfeelings]

I saw Adomian at Helium Wednesday night. He recorded his album. It was really, really brilliant. I can't say enough about it. He found his standup voice and it is terrifyingly good. He was smart and goofy and insightful and all these things that make a great standup. Really. Just wow.

Had my screening last night followed by a Q and A. Amazing. Portland really appreciates off beat stuff like no where else. Great to see a web series on the big screen with full sound. Hollywood Theater does it right.

[Toddler]

Today...I'm looking forward to video games, Comedy Film Nerds (though I'd also like to see Roast the Week at Helium), some shows at the Bagdad...before making hard late night decision: will it be Persona! or Best of Chicago...of the Young Guns show at the Eagles...or should I support my fellow PNWers with either The Entertainment Show or Funny over Everything?

Go with Persona! Not only does it boast an amazing line-up, but host Tony Sam is from Chicago, so it'll take care of the Best of Chicago show as well.

[Liezl]

Here's a couple shots from Adomian's show, Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura


Brooks Wheelan as Jake the Snake Roberts showing off his own python after Eric Andre (as Jake Roberts) tucked his between his legs Andy Dick Style a'la Bridgetown 2011.


Chris Walsh warns us of gators and James Adomian as Jesse Ventura


... and here's one of Brody Stevens at the Eagles Lodge hosting All Things Brody

Also we witnessed the tail end of a fight outside Space Room after tonight's secret Ron Lynch show at the Eagles Lodge. One of the guilty parties sped away as 4 cop cars arrived to handle the situation.

That's all I got.

[nixonjames]

Ahh ya'll have stolen some of our newest awesome folks from boston
go check out andrew mayer n jono zalay

i think boulger is out there too but he's a bit more known i guess

I'm jealous, must find a day job... then I can go visit while I work on being strong enough to apply

[J.B.]

I'll have more complete thoughts later, but for the time being...

Ben Roy was the first new name to me this year that I really enjoyed.

Sean Patton had a brilliant line about how drunk sex was like "doing parkour in Moscow during a thunderstorm."

The hour long Ron Lynch show was absolutely great. It combined two of my favorite Bridgetown traditions: Ron Lynch & extremely late (started at 1am) punchy, loopy comedy.

Persona is always a standout show.

[CJ Toledano]

I saw Adomian at Helium Wednesday night. He recorded his album. It was really, really brilliant. I can't say enough about it. He found his standup voice and it is terrifyingly good. He was smart and goofy and insightful and all these things that make a great standup. Really. Just wow.

Had my screening last night followed by a Q and A. Amazing. Portland really appreciates off beat stuff like no where else. Great to see a web series on the big screen with full sound. Hollywood Theater does it right.

Just for the record, Jason, you were hilarious at "TV Scribes" last night. Getting in people's faces, telling them to never fuck with your kids. I was dying in the back. I have a feeling not many ASTers made it out to Helium for the show as some other stacked shows were happening at the same time so just so you know, you all fucked up.

I'm definitely heading to the Lance Bangs show tonight. Anyone else?

[ronlynch]

Hi. So I'm hosting and booking the Midnight show at The Tanker tonight! No one does more than 3 minutes! Til closing! Ron

[J.B.]

Maria is the best at comedy. 4eva.

[dan telfer]

Maria is the best at comedy. 4eva.

Word up.

[J.B.]

The Eagles Lodge: Where butthole waxing jokes kill with 79 year old ladies.

[J.B.]

At 2pm the folks of the AST House would like to invite you to come over and drink the dozens of PBRs we have left. If you don't know where the house is ask someone.

[John_Roy]

Hey, great to see you all in Bridgetown. Was one of the best weeks of my life, as it always proves to be. Thanks, J.B. for the ride in! You are awesome. Wish I could have seen more of everyone! I hope Andy Wood who is always so humble and easy going at least has a private moment to feel as proud as he should be of the incredible thing he has guided and what an an awesome feat it is and how much happiness it brings to people's lives. Now we will try and enjoy the "not Bridgetown" part of the year as best we can.

[scamboogah]

Good to meet you John!

[J.B.]

I just wrote something so long that my log-in timed out... I'll try to remember what I wrote later, but for right now I'll just say two things:

1) Aparna Nancherla's Dora the Explorer story was the best thing in the festival.

2) Thank you Andy.

[MarkAgee]

I also had one of the best times of my life. Portland's weirdos and non-weirdos are both delightful, and Andy Wood is a national hero.