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Why So Serious, Loni Love?

Loni Love's favorite audience is any one that's alert and breathing -- and that doesn't include her mother.

“Chelsea Lately” regular Loni Love is using her late-night notoriety to stage a national tour, including four shows at Denver’s Improv at Northfield Stapleton Feb. 10-11.



Why So Serious, Andy Kindler?

Why So Serious, Andy Kindler?

Andy Kindler, in all his kvetching, breathlessly free-associative, pinball-minded glory, is a comic in the classic mold. One could easily picture him playing a range of storied environments, from vaudeville stages to smoky ’50s nightclubs. But his neurotic meta-comedy is also firmly of the present.



Why So Serious, Demetri Martin?

Don't worry: Comedian Demetri Martin isn't as aloof as he looks. He's just, uh... working out some internal issues on stage. Yeah, that's it. Photo courtesy of L&A PR.

In advance of his Boulder date on Feb. 2, comedian Demetri Martin dishes on his new TV special, his canceled Comedy Central show and why he’s louder than he wants to be.



Comedy Q&A: The Grawlix celebrates year of shows, new venue, sweet facial hair and tats

The Grawlix, from l-r, is Ben Roy, Adam Cayton-Holland and Andrew Orvedahl. Photo courtesy of Crystal Allen.

Denver-based comedy troupe the Grawlix is marking a year of shows with a new venue and the same smart, fearless jokes we’ve come to know from Ben Roy, Andrew Orvedahl and Adam Cayton-Holland.



Why So Serious, Louis Johnson?

Louis Johnson, who headlines Wit's End Comedy Club this weekend, has played over 20 U.S.O. comedy tour around the globe.

Denver-based comedian Louis Johnson, who headlines Wit’s End this weekend, came from humble beginnings. So is he just your average guy — only a hell of a lot funnier? We caught up with him to find out.



NYE 2011: Stand-up comedy club shows

Finesse Mitchell leads the pack of comedians taking over the Denver area this weekend for New Year's Eve shows.

Denver’s stand-up comedy clubs ring in the New Year with Finesse Mitchell, Kenny Kane and more.



Best of 2011: Stand-up shows, comedy albums, and video games

From left to right: Nathan Lund, Sam Tallent, Chris Charpentier and Bobby Crane are the Fine Gentleman's Club. Photo by Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post.

Reverb’s John Wenzel runs down the best comedy shows, comedy albums and video games of 2011. Just like any mature man should.



The Reverb Interview: Ween

Ween @ 1stBank Center

Dean Ween, a.k.a. Mickey Melchiondo, talks touring, fishing and why he’s loathe to revisit the bands thousands of unreleased songs.



Album review: Guided By Voices

Northside Festival

Album review: Guided By Voices, “Let’s Go Eat The Factory”



Why So Serious, Mara Wiles?

Rising Denver stand-up Mara Wiles and her LadyFace troupe will perform Saturday at the Spark Theater on South Broadway. Photo courtesy of Stone Crandall.

Mara Wiles’ can thank her rapid ascent in the local stand-up scene to her quick-witted routines, devastatingly funny asides and ability to get on all the best shows. We talk to her in advance of her Dec. 17 LadyFace sketch show.