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WRESTLING LEGEND COMES TO NJ!
For those who grew up watching professional wrestling, you know that most of the performers are larger than life performers who know how to entertain and engage a crowd. There a few personalities larger and bigger in the business than Mick Foley himself. Also known to fans as Cactus Jack, Mankind, or Dude Love, Foley has been semi-retired from the sport and has been focusing on entertaining crowds with his stories and hilarious tales from the ring.
Mick Foley comes to Crossroads in Garwood on Thursday June 5, 2014 at 8:00pm to do just that: Entertain. Mick will be joined by some of the area’s biggest stand-up comedians. Also performing that evening are Joe Carney (MTV and TruTV), Kevin Garifo (Shining Wizards wrestling podcast) and Adam Lucidi (Greenwich Village Comedy Club and Broadway Comedy Club).
Mick is a three-time WWE champion, a hardcore legend and a member of the WWE Hall of Fame. Now, Mick Foley is unleashing the same trademark blend of wit and wisdom, wildness and warmth that made his books so beloved (five self-penned New York Times best-sellers) into his one-man spoken-word stage show, “Tales From Wrestling Past”. Foley has wowed both crowds and critics alike with his unique stage show – leading “Chortle”, the UK’s most respected comedy source to write “Foley himself is charm personified – eloquent, funny and self-effacing” and the decidedly non-wrestling publication “Broadway Baby” to muse, “if you’re interested at all in wrestling you’ll love it; if you’re not, you’ll like it.” Drawing from his 28 years of travel, Foley finds humor in the unlikeliest of places – the loss of an ear, the “dedication” of a porn-star working in a knee-brace, a United States President reciting his wrestling catch-phrase. Foley himself refers to “Tales From Wrestling Past” as “like being in the ring, without getting hurt” – a welcome distinction coming from a man who gave so much, to so many, for so long. Join the Hardcore Legend on his latest journey down life’s highway – an eclectic trip into the surreal world of the days of wrestling past.
Tickets can be purchased at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-state-comedy-presents-mick-foley-tickets-11155956767.
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Michael Winslow: Man of 10,000 Voices Rocked Jersey for a Good Cause!
There are very few people in the world who have not grabbed a microphone or at least cupped their hands together, and attempted to make some incredible and realistic sound effects. Admit it. We have all tried this at one point. But for those who grew up in the 1980’s, we know that there is only one man on the planet who can take the claim as the best human sound effects creator in the world, and that man is Michael Winslow!
The performers of the night, from left; “Big Rich” McDonald, Michael Winslow, Jerrold Benford, Natty Bumpercar, and Joe Carney.
Winslow stopped by the Crossroads in Garwood, NJ on Thursday December 5th, as part of their new Crossroads Comedy Series. Proceeds from the show were given to the Local Garwood Police PBA. From the man who is known to millions as the “Sound Effects guy from Police Academy”, Michael Winslow was happy to help raise funds for local law enforcement.
The Crossroads had a great turn-out on this evening and was literally standing room only. Co-producer of the comedy series, Joe Carney wanted it clear that this was not typical of the quality of room he runs. Carney stated “we would never ask audience members to come into one of our shows and stand. That is not the way to run comedy. But as more people showed up and we explained it was a sold out show, they just wanted to donate to the PBA and didn’t mind standing if it meant getting to see Michael perform!”
Joe Carney handing over the proceeds from the show to the Garwood PBA.
Michael performed for over an hour and his mouth did not stop for one second. He kept the room rocking and laughing the entire time as he made some sound effects and noises most people did not believe were humanly possible. Crossroads Sound Engineer Ben even joked “Winslow goes deeper and harder than some bands I have had in here. I never thought I would have to work so hard for a comedian, haha.”
The night was hosted by Crossroads favorite Natty Bumpercar, and the crowd was immediately brought to laughter by the opening act Jerrold Benford. Featuring on the show were the Dumb Kids in the Back comedy troupe, who performed short-form improv for the crowd. The two man troupe featured Joe Carney and Rich McDonald, and was a hit with the crowd as they brought audience members on stage to participate in games such as Moving People, Couple Game, and Love Letter.
As expected, the highlight of the night was Michael Winslow. He brought the house down with his renditions of Jimi Hendrix and his dubbing of the classic Star Wars. Fans were very excited for the entire show, and then were treated with a performance by NJ based rock band, the JJO’s.
The Crossroads Comedy Series advertises that comedy will be at the venue every Thursday evening. So far, the Crossroads has showcased Rich Vos, Dustin Diamond, Rich Carucci and Jeff Norris. Upcoming shows already scheduled include the nationally touring Comedians At Law, Judah Friedlander, Otto and George, and the GardenStateComedy produced showcase Jersey All-Stars. There will be FREE tickets given to a few lucky winners each month. To be eligible, just sign up for the GardenStateComedy email list!
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Best of 2013: Spotlights
Here are the top three posts from the year that feature comedians: Bob Levy, Vic DiBitetto, and Nick Ruggia!
We figured that we’d put them back out there for you – all in one spot – just in case you missed anything.
SPOTLIGHT: BOB LEVY
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SPOTLIGHT: VIC DIBITETTO
https://nattybumpercar.com/gardenstatecomedy2/spotlight-vic-dibitetto/
SPOTLIGHT: NICK RUGGIA
https://nattybumpercar.com/gardenstatecomedy2/spotlight-nick-ruggia/
Best of 2013: Articles
Here are the top five posts from the year that look at subjects ranking from New Jersey, to Words with Friends, to social networking, to comedy, to Superman!
We figured that we’d put them back out there for you – all in one spot – just in case you missed anything.