Hello! Welcome back to Comedy in the Hammer! Every week we sit down with a local comedian and let you know what shows are happening in the city this week!
We spoke with local favourite Gerry Hall this time!
MS: How long have you been doing stand up for?
GH: What’s your favourite room to perform at in the city?
MS: How do you usually deal with hecklers/got any good stories??
GH: Once at a packed Club 54 I did so bad I wanted to bail early, so to let the host know I was wrapping up early I said, “I’m going to end with this…” and it got an applause break.
MS: What advice would you give newer comics?
GH: Writing/performing as much as you can is obvious – nobody should have to tell you that. I’d tell new comics to ignore all drama in the scene and be nice to everyone.
MS: What’s the one joke you’ve tried over and over again to make work but for whatever reason cannot get right?
GH: I used to do a joke about how I’d drop Q tips on the floor so ants would have a weight room. Made me laugh, not many others.
MS: Where can we check you out online?
GH: Don’t have a website – but if you check out /u/gerryhallcomedy on Reddit – a lot my jokes are on there. I have some of the most upvoted of all time.
MS: Are there any videos we can see online?
Hub of the Hammer Events puts on a few local comedy events throughout the city but what about the rest of them? There’s some great shows going on you might not know about so here’s what’s happening this week:
YukYuk’s Amateur Night
Wednesday, March 1st @ 9pm
Host: Patrick Coppolino
Venue: YukYuk’s Hamilton
Cost: $5
The Baltimore House Music and Comedy Show
Wednesday, March 1st @ 9:45 PM
Host: Kev Sheeler
Venue: Baltimore House, Hamilton
Cost: Free
710
Wednesday, March 1st @ 9pm
Host: Dan Peters
Venue: Cloud Nine, Hamilton
420 Friendly
Tapas and Comedy Night
Thursday, March 2nd @ 8:30PM
Host: Michael Moses
Venue: The Brew
Cost: Free
The Comedy Gala
Monday, March 6th @ 9pm
Host: Isi Commisso
Venue: Gallaghers
Cost: Free
Emerson 109
Tuesday, March 7th @ 9pm
Host: Jordan Scherer
Venue: 109 Emerson St
Cost: Free
Tuesday, March 7th @ 9pm
Host: Dan Brennan
Venue: Lionshead Pub
Cost: Free
Matthew is the founder of Hub of the Hammer Event Planning. They help you plan your events (Social, corporate or fundraiser) using strictly local vendors and venues. If you’re looking to plan an event, reach out and check out their calendar for upcoming events!
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