Hey guys, welcome back to Comedy in the Hammer! As always we sit down with a local comedian and let you know what shows are happening in the city this week!
This week I’m joined by local comedian Brandon Sobel.
MS: How long have you been doing stand up for?
BS: 5 years
MS: What’s your favourite room to perform at in the city?
BS: Hamilton Yuk Yuks or The #WyrdoCarnival at Bransterdam in Brantford.
MS: How do you usually deal with hecklers?
BS: Have you ever seen Elmer Fudd or Yosemite Sam deal with Bugs Bunny?
MS: What advice would you give newer comics?
BS: Work hard not smart.
MS: What’s the one joke you’ve tried over and over again to make work but for whatever reason cannot get right?
BS: My every day life outside of comedy.
MS: Where can we check you out online?
www.youtube.com/brandonsapartment
MS: Are there any videos we can see online?
BS: See last question.
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, January 25th @ 9pm
Host: Patrick Coppolino
Venue: YukYuk’s Hamilton
Cost: $5
Baltimore House Music & Comedy Show
Wednesday, January 25th @ 9pm
Host: Kev Sheeler
Venue: Baltimore House, Hamilton
Cost: Free
710
Wednesday, January 25th @ 9pm
Host: Dan Peters
Venue: Cloud Nine, Hamilton
420 Friendly
The First Timers Club
Thursday January 26th @ 7:15PM
Host: Mattehw Surina
Venue: Zylas Music and Menu, Hamilton
Cost: Free
The Comedy Gala
Monday, January 30th @ 9pm
Host: Isi Commisso
Venue: Gallaghers
Cost: Free
Emerson 109
Tuesday, January 31st @ 9pm
Host: Jordan Scherer
Venue: 109 Emerson St
Cost: Free
Tuesday, January 31st @ 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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