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Why So Serious, Martin Short?

Why So Serious, Martin Short?

Comedian Martin Short has done “Saturday Night Live,” Broadway and everything in between. We catch up with him in advance of his latest Denver show.



Why So Serious, Rory Scovel?

Rory Scovel varies his set from night to night with brilliant improv. Because he can, and because he's awesome.

L.A. comic Rory Scovel is returning triumphant to Denver to headline Comedy Works after a mixed bag of past appearances in the Mile High City



Watch Adam Cayton-Holland on “Conan” make his national TV stand-up debut

Adam Cayton-Holland

Denver comedian Adam Cayton-Holland has spent years gunning for a spot on “Conan,” and last night he finally got it. Check out video of his performance.



Why So Serious, Chris Miller?

Why So Serious, Chris Miller?

Denver comedian Chris Miller brings at the Voodoo Comedy Playhouse



Adam Cayton-Holland to make his “Conan” comedy debut on Jan. 29

Guess who's joining Team Coco next week? If you said Louie Anderson, you're wrong.

Denver comedian Adam Cayton-Holland will make his “Conan” late-night debut on Jan. 29.



Why So Serious, Lewis Black?

Lewis black defies you to have a lower blood pressure than him. Seriously. (Photo by Clay McBride)

Indignant human tea kettle Lewis Black has very healthy blood pressure, thanks you very much.



Why So Serious, Chelsea Peretti?

Few up-and-coming comics would walk away from a writing gig at "Parks and Rec," but Chelsea Peretti has other plans. (Photo by Evan Sung)

L.A. comedian and writer Chelsea Peretti is choosing stand-up over her other Hollywood gigs — at least for the moment.



Radio’s eTown, a Boulder stage for James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, Buddy Guy, Neko Case even Al Gore

Tallest Man on Earth @ Boulder Theater 6/10/12

Boulder’s eTown Hall has seen a lot of action lately — especially for a venue that’s not even officially finished.

The 89-year-old former church, which is undergoing a $7 million renovation, is the new home of eTown, the liberal-minded music-and-conversation radio show that reaches more than 300 stations and an estimated 1 million listeners each week.



A. Tom Collins signs to Greater Than Collective, leads new cabaret night at Lannie’s (news)

Westword Music Showcase 2012

The marriage of music and comedy is often an uneasy one, as countless bands and stand-ups have found over the years. But when it’s done right (see David Cross and his early 2000s Sub Pop tour, Bonnarroo’s comedy tent, South by Southwest, etc.) it provides a unique space in which the two art forms complement each other– or at least a drunken variety show in which it’s impossible to get bored.



Best Denver shows this week: OneRepublic, Josh Blue, more 12/21/12 – 12/27/12

One Republic

Best Denver shows from 12/21 to 12/27