Pritesh Shah & The Indian Valley Girl present Stand-up Comedy - Friday, March 23rd!

Come join us for a fun evening of stand-up comedy with a diverse cast of hilarious and talented comedians! Performers: Pritesh Shah Usha Kiren aka The Indian Valley Girl Matt Geiler Dane Corrigan David Relyea Keith Ashton w/Special guest: Rasika Mathur from MTV's "Wild n'Out" and Steve Carell's "Crazy, Stupid, Love". It's going to be an Amazing night! Show starts at 9:30pm Tickets: $10 at the door Refreshments: $3 beers / $2 sodas & waters The Neon Venus Art Theatre 7023 Melrose Ave. , Hollywood, CA 90036

Guest spot at Ice House Second Stage! - Sunday, March 11th

I will be performing a guest spot tonight at the Ice House Second Stage. I will be performing some new material so you can come out and shake your head in disgust as I fire away!! Show starts at 7:30pm. Comedians include the funny minds of Jonathan Rau, Georja Umano, and Robert Murray. Show is produced by the one and only Dave McNary!

DO IT

I'm a man, I'ma make a new plan
Time for me to just stand up, and travel new land
Time for me to just take matters into my own hands
Once I'm over these tracks man I'ma never look back
Eminem

Don't get impatient when it takes too long

Drink it all even when it tastes too strong

Yeah, I gotta feel alive, even if it kills me

I promise to always give you me, the real me

Drake

The film "Who Stole the Electric Car?" is now "officially" being released!!

Great news as the film "Who Stole the Electric Car?" is now "officially" being released...

I worked on the independent film, "Who Stole the Electric Car?" as the role of Detective Tinson.

Well “Who Stole the Electric Car?” can now be seen on Pay Per View via cable or satellite throughout the U.S. and Canada under the title “Return My Electric Car”. The DVD “Who Stole My Electric Car?” is also available through most major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and WalMart.com  The film can be seen streaming via Amazon, BigStar.tv and will soon be available on NetFlix, i-Tunes and other outlets.

"Who Stole The Electric Car" was directed by identical twin brothers James and Robert Dastoli, of Dastoli Digital LLC, and written by Alejandro and Diego Kontarovsky.  Scott DuPont is credited as executive producer.

The Rio Vista Inn in Anaheim tonight @ 8pm!

Don't miss this one........8:00 PM with pre-show entertainment by Mason Chance Robinson (a very strong guitarist/singer of songs you will recognize [not original songs that would put you to sleep].   Comedians include Chris Dunham, Bobby Regan, Christine Little, Justin Wood, Chris Dunham and little ole me!

Me have guest spot @ Ice House Stage 2, 2 nite @ 7:30pm in Pasadena!!!

A great lineup at the Ice House Stage 2 at 7:30 pm, tonight -- Chris Gorbos, Maurice Spears, Arantza Fahmbulleh, Ahamed Weinberg, Tom Young, Cary Tobaben, WS Joseph Hall, Eliana Horeczko, DJ Lubel. Cole Young will MC. And I will be doing a little something, something - I have a guest spot right after the MC opens. If ya in the Pasadena hood.

March 1st, BANANANANANANAS!

Seal Beach - Monday, February 27th

2nite @ Fullerton's Roscoes!!

For my peeps in the Fullerton area; I will be performing at Roscoes this evening. For my brothers and sisters, no, there isn't a new Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in Fullerton, this Roscoes is a famous deli. I will be doing my "I dropped out of Hebrew school" material. This free show is from 8 - 10pm:

Roscoes
116 West Commonwealth Avenue 
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 879-2153

Hennessy's, Dana Point - 9:30pm - free show tonight

For those of you who live in/near Dana Point, tonight, make it a point to check me out:

Hennessy's
34111 La Plaza 
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 488-0121

Show starts at 9:30pm; no cover.  Comedians include show's producer Grant Cotter, Frank Leslie Robnett IV, Omid Singh, Cliff Clinton, Robby Slowik and Andrea Casella Kooiman.  So bring so sexy ass to da show and come party with us. 

Shooting Kathy Griffin promo for Bravo!

I just booked a role for a Kathy Griffin promo for Bravo!   Shoots tomorrow.  I am so excited!!!  (It's a lawyer role)

I will be in Huntington Beach on Wed, 2/15/12 - Old World Restaurant

This Wednesday I will be performing @ 
Rico’s Comedy Show – Old World Restaurant – Huntington Beach
7:30-9:30PM, full bar and appetizer menus available.
7561 Center Ave #49,
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 895-8020

One year anniversary show!!  It's free!  So come on down!

Feb 9th - The Family Room @ 9pm

Tonight I will be @ The Family Room.  Show is scheduled to start @ 9.  This show is produced by Brent Taylor

The Family Room
12705 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90061
(323) 246-5280
www.thefamilyroomnightclub.com

It's gonna be bananas at Bananas in Fullerton, Sunday, Jan 29th @ 8:30pm

THURSDAY, JAN 26th @ 10pm - FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB/CLAREMONT

If you are going to be in the Claremont, CA area or know of some peeps in the area looking for some laughs tonight, please consider coming down to check me out at the Flappers Comedy Club for LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY SERIES which starts at 10pm.  Show features show's producer and host Reno Hype, Drake Witham, Jebb Lyons, Tiffany Baker and Ms. Hope Flood.  The cover is $17 plus a 2 drink minimum.

FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB & RESTAURANT CLAREMONT CLAREMONT- 818-845-9721 (9am-5pm) Box Office 909-542-0133 (After 5pm) 532 W First Street Unit 218 & 219,  Claremont, CA 91711

I will be performing @ Flappers in Burbank (1/25) and Flappers in Claremont (1/26) @ 10pm

I will be performing at Flappers in Burbank this Wednesday, January 25th @ 10pm and at Flappers in Claremont on Thursday, January 26th, also @ 10pm. Very solid line up: Emcee Reno Hype, Alex Thomas, Jebb Lyons, Royal Watkins, Tiffany Baker and Headliner Hope Flood. Tickets are $17 and 2 drink minimum. For more information and to purchase tickets to the one or BOTH....ha, ha yeah, I'm gonna push it, please visit the Flappers Comedy Club website  www.flapperscomedyclub.com. Thank you.

I will be performing at Rembrand's in Placentia, CA. on Tuesday, January 24th @ 9pm

I will be performing at Rembrandt's Lounge on Tuesday, January 24th @ 9pm.  Rembrandt's Lounge is located at 909 East Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia, CA 92870, (714) 528-6222.  Funny man and show producer Dave Nunez will be hosting.   Great lineup of comedians:  featuring Keith Ashton, Eli Nicolas, Cate Gary, Chris Zapa, Amy Lynn Baxter, Comedian Ricky Rick and more!! Show starts at 9pm...no cover and $1 tacos and 1/2 price drinks!  Join us!!!

The Improv in Ontario on Thursday, Jan 5th

If ya want to check me out, contact me on Facebook under Keith Ashton and I will add you and your guests on our VIP list and the cover will be waived. It's gonna be a great show!!

I will be performing in Burbank on Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Wednesday, Dec 29th, Burbank's Flappers @ 10pm

Contact me to get on guest list.

Tuesday, 11 29 11 @ 9pm --- I'm BACK!! on stage (with the one and only Shang)

Tuesday, 11 29 11 @ 9pm --- I'm BACK!!!

Monday night comedy in Huntington Beach!

Centerfield Sports Bar and Restaurant at 17296 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, 714-848-0113, with John Abiskaron, Tom Vrab, Richard Weiss, and headlined by the very funny Jen Murphy and me -- 8:30PM $3 Pints of Domestic Beer. This show is produced by Keith Reza.

Komedy in da LBC, tonight!!!

LAUGH-A-LATTE
at
Hot Java Coffeehouse
2101 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803
562.433.0688

8PM
Never a cover charge, just buy a cup of coffee or some food!!

Featuring Stand-Up Comedy by:
Renee Santos
Keith Michael Ashton
Henrietta
Mikey Scott
Jason Love
Nico Santos
Paul Case

Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf: Tom “Hot Fingers” O’Malley

Carlease! hosts this comedy showcase featuring a versatile gourmet blend of your favorite stand-up comics from all over the country every third Saturday of the month.

For booking and general information call
Bits N Pieces Productions
310.663.3044

2 comedy shows tonight in da OC

I will be performing at two shows tonight:

Tickles Comedy Room - 10282 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840, 8pm - no cover
202 Club - 202 W. Broadway. Anaheim. 92805, 10pm - no cover

Hope to see you; if not, have an awesome weekend!!

San Francisco Comedy Competition - 3rd show

The top 5 for Lodi:

AJ Finney
Kevin Shea
John Hastings
Mike Stanley
Stroy Moyd

Kevin finally placed. He is definitely my favorite! I saw most of the show last night. WOW!! We have 16 strong comedians. It's fun to sit back and see each one of them do their thang on stage. I went up first so I was able to relax and enjoy the rest of the show. It's fun to see these guys and one gal how fun off stage and chill and then see them come on stage and do what they do. Different styles, different voices. You see talented peeps who have obviously worked a lot on their acts. Competitions are tough because if you don't win or place the tendency is to think, what did I do wrong or the judges are not fair, or some other reason. Sometimes you just don't know why but after seeing last nights show I realize we are all very good and what ever happens will happen, so I am enjoying my time and hoping to learn from some of these other comedians. Both AJ Finney and John Hastings have placed in all three shows; this is extremely impressive especially considering that each show has different judges.

Well two more shows to go. Tonight we are in the heart of San Fran at Marsh Theater. If you are in the city, you might want to check it out. It's gonna be a guaranteed throw down!!

San Francisco Comedy Competition - 2nd show

The top 5 from last night's Black Oak Casino show are:

Don Frost, Portland
Jimmy Ouyang, San Diego
John Hastings, Toronto
Nathan Brannon, Portland – (tie)
AJ Finney, Kansas City – (tie)
Matt O’Brien, Vancouver

Mr. Frost had a masterful set.

After grabbing a bite to eat with a few comedians, we headed to Don and Nathan's room and had some drinks, pizza and many laughs with several other comedians. It's a great bunch of comedians. I am grateful to be here. I got to bed after 3am. I just arrived in Lido, CA. Tonight's show will be at the Hutchins Street Square (theater). It should be a fun show. Tonight, all comedians are required to perform a TV clean set. But right now, I am going to get a few zzzzzzzzzzzz.

The San Francisco Comedy Competition - 1st show top placed five!

We had a powerful show last night at Sonoma State College. All the comedians were will received by approximately 600 audience members. The top placed five were:

Stroy Moyd, Oakland
John Hastings, Edmonton
Mike Stanley, Chicago
AJ Finney, Kansas City
Don Frost, Portland

I didn't see all the acts, but my personal favorite was Kevin Shea.

Tonight we are performing at the Black Oak Casino in Tuolunme, CA. So if you are in the neighborhood and want to lose money gambling as well as take in a great comedy show, come on down!!

"I’m going to go out on a limb and say this will be the best comedy show you will see tonight in all of Tuolumne County." - show producer.

FYI...

About the Competition

The San Francisco Comedy Competition is an annual, multi-week, judged, stand-up comedy contest. Over thirty comedians, out of hundreds who apply, perform in shows held in comedy clubs, bars, restaurants, casinos and theaters in San Francisco and around the Bay Area.

Contestants perform 3-7 minute long sets in one of two preliminary weeks, consisting of six shows in six venues over six nights. The top five from each preliminary week will meet in the semi-finals week, which requires them to perform 8-12 minute long sets for another six shows. The top five from the semi-finals move on to the finals. In the finals, they will perform 15-20 minute long sets in five more shows…and, a winner is crowned.

This is a judged contest. Each contestant will perform for a unique group of judges for every show they do. Judges score each contestant in seven categories.

The San Francisco Comedy Comedy Competition shares the same basic format and structure as the Seattle International Competition—and both competitions share the same Executive Producer, Jon Fox.

Comedy @ Sonoma State University 2nite @ 8!!!

I will be performing stand up comedy at Sonoma State University - Robert Park, CA this evening @ 8. Free for students, everyone else, $10. If you know of anyone in the area, tell them to come on down!! Up to 15 awesome comedians participating in show 1 of the San Francisco Comedy Competition; it's gonna be phenomenal!

36th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition Infor

Schedule for the next round of the San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Compeition:


09/21/11 Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA 8:00pm
09/22/11 Black Oak Casino Tuolumne, CA 8:00pm
09/23/11 Hutchins Street Square Lodi, CA 8:00pm
09/24/11 The Marsh San Francisco, CA 8:00pm
09/25/11 Crows Nest Santa Cruz, CA 9:00pm

For more information about the competition, please visit: http://sanfranciscocomedycompetition.com/

36th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition

I AM SO EXCITED!!! I will be performing at the San Francisco Stand-Up Competition!! I will list show locations and dates shortly!!

FYI...

About the Competition

The San Francisco Comedy Competition is an annual, multi-week, judged, stand-up comedy contest. Over thirty comedians, out of hundreds who apply, perform in shows held in comedy clubs, bars, restaurants, casinos and theaters in San Francisco and around the Bay Area.

Contestants perform 3-7 minute long sets in one of two preliminary weeks, consisting of six shows in six venues over six nights. The top five from each preliminary week will meet in the semi-finals week, which requires them to perform 8-12 minute long sets for another six shows. The top five from the semi-finals move on to the finals. In the finals, they will perform 15-20 minute long sets in five more shows…and, a winner is crowned.

This is a judged contest. Each contestant will perform for a unique group of judges for every show they do. Judges score each contestant in seven categories.

The San Francisco Comedy Comedy Competition shares the same basic format and structure as the Seattle International Competition—and both competitions share the same Executive Producer, Jon Fox.

Comedy and jazz music this Sunday (9/18) at Industry Cafe and Jazz

Join me for comedy as well as romantic jazz at the Industry Cafe and Jazz restaurant this Sunday at 6039 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232. Admission is free and the food is great! The show is from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Comedy will probably kick off @ 9pm.

Hope Surratt (www.hopehopehope.com) is producing the comedy portion of the show.

Okay, take care.

WOW - The Daily Dose Sport Lounge was a lot of fun!!!

I had a BLAST last night at the show in Irvine. Mike "Cochino" Rojas was the producer as well as the emcee. Very funny and very quick. Funny man Odis Odog Hickey was a crowd pleaser. He lives in Atlanta, GA as well as in Southern Cali. Mr. Tyler W. Sonnichsen followed with his original brand of comedy. He nailed a drunk at the bar - very funny. I followed. And then the headliner, Paul "Smokey" Deese ROCKED IT!! Man, I had a fun time. And thanks Caryl for coming out to support me.

Tonight - The Daily Dose Sport Lounge - Irvine

The Daily Dose Sport Lounge
2963 Michelson Suite B
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 863-6929

I will be performing 10 - 15 minutes. Show starts @ 10pm!!

Tonight - Lake Forest gig - "Tuesday Tons of Laughs"

Irvine Suites Hotel
23192 Lake Center Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Directions: Right off the 5 freeway at Lake Forest Drive and Rockfield Blvd. http://www.heritagehotelgroup.com/irvine_ca_hotel/irvine_hotel_location.htm

It's gonna be several comedians. If you are in the area, check it out!!

Stand-up comedy show on Monday, 9/16 - The Little Theater, LA - 8pm

The Little Theater, LA
12420 Santa Monica Blvd.
$5 cover
free street parking
Show is from 8 – 9:30pm

Come out and check me out!! This show is being produced by Beau Smith.

This Saturday, Sept 10th, Camino Real Playhouse, 2 shows!

I will be performing at the Camino Real Playhouse this Saturday, Sept 10th at 6 and 8pm. For tix and more info, go to www.caminorealplayhouse.org or www.comedyintheoc.com. I highly recommend that you purchase tickets online as soon as possible. They have sold out the last few shows and turned people away. This show is produced by Ron J. Ruhman (http://www.ronruhman.com) and Tom Riehl (http://www.tomriehl.com). It's gonna be a fun show, I hope you can make it!

Silent Shot (not so silent)

Last night, I was hanging with my old childhood friend Michael Miller at Universal City Ripoff Walk ($25 for valet parking????) and we stopped at Howl at the Moon for drinks. We walked into some sort of battle of the bands. After several drinks a metal band, Silent Shot took the stage. Surprisingly I enjoyed listening to them. You know I couldn't hear most of their lyrics but I fully enjoyed their intensity, sincere rawness. It woke me up and made me feel alive. Four guys having fun, loving their music, totally lost in their music, mind, body and soul, pounding their heads; primal. They will be back on September 19th. I believe that there is a $5 cover and show starts at 8pm. But call to confirm. I'm gonna try to catch them.

"Fat Shit" was one of my favorites selections.

http://www.myspace.com/silentshotmusic/music

They are on Facebook

Address:
Howl at the Moon
Universal City Walk Universal City, CA 91604
(818) 755-9970

Gigs the weekend SUNDAY - Stevie Mack's Leimert Park Art Walk Comedy Show (Family show)

Steve Mack's Leimert Park Art Walk Comedy Show (Family show) this Sunday from 3 -4pm.

4343 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90008 (NW corner of Leimert Blvd. and 43rd Place)

It's free and I believe that poetry and DJs are scheduled to perform afterwards.

Gigs the weekend SATURDAY - OPERATION MISSION VIEJO

Get down, get down, get down, get down to Mission Viejo. OPERATION MISSION VIEJO!!
Moxie Events presents the Old Timey Collective Variety Hour

Waterloo Station Coffee House
23162 Los Alisos Blvd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 707-2100

Music, comedy plus much, much more!! Starts @ 7pm, and it's FREE!!!

So get down, get down, get down, get down to Mission Viejo!!

Gigs the weekend FRIDAY - Maxing it at max bloom's cafe noir

Fullerton is in the house!

Max Bloom's Cafe Noir
20 North Malden Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832-1822
(714) 871-2600

Show starts at approximately 7:30pm. Open mic with a lot of newbies and oldies. Come check me out. I will be putting a few untried material out there. It's gonna be a TGIF blast! And funny man Dave Nunez will be emceeing so you know it's gonna be fun and funny!

www.lacomedyinsider.com

Hey comedians, this LA Open Mics website seems to be pretty darn good. You should check it out!!

The LA Pizza Comedy Experience - this Tuesday.

Hey, I just got a booked open mic spot this Tuesday in Granada Hills. It’s in a room in the back of a pizza place (The LA Pizza Company). Seven comedians including the headliner Brett Gilbert are scheduled to perform. No cover, no drink minimum. The show is from 8 -10pm. I have never been to this place so I don’t know what to expect. The address is 16904 Devonshire St., Granada Hills, CA 91344. This show is produced by SoCalStandUp.com

Ice House Annex tonight @ 7:30

I'm doing a guest spot at the Ice House Annex tonight. Should be fun!!

The Strength Shoppe

Come see me work out at a fitness center this evening. Come enjoy stand-up comedy, live music, champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries to celebrate the grand opening of a new fitness facility in Pasadena, The Strength Shoppe. There will also be a raffle to win six months of training. The comedians will be performing from approximately 6 - 7pm. This might be the most fun you will have at a fitness center.

The Strength Shoppe
350 South Lake Ave. #105
Pasadena, CA 91101

Gutter Comedy show Battle of the Comics - Rembrandts Bar in Placentia

The new Gutter Comedy show Battle of the Comics began last Tuesday, August 16th @ Rembrandts Bar in Placentia and goes through September 27th!! Show (every Tuesday) starts at 8pm and there is NO COVER!! 10 comics per night battling to share $1000 dollars!! Audience votes so come on down and support...$1 tacos and awesome drink specials too! I performed last Tuesday and had a blast. Nick Petrillo and Ron Swallow hit it out the ballpark and won that night. The show is produced by one of the sharpest and funniest emcees in Southern California, Dave Nunez. If ya live near that area, you should...check it out!

Monthly Fans BONDing series - August

More fans!!

#1 - Never Say Never Again



#15 - For Your Eyes Only

Ice House Annex tonight!! - August 7, 2011

Tonight's lineup at the Ice House Annex at 7:30 p.m. -- Georja Umano, Charlene Mae, Chris Boylan, Jilly Jacobson, Joel Marshall, Harlan Gleeson, Elizabeth Collins and John Shelton. I will be the emcee.

Show today, Leimert Park Art Walk!

I am performing stand-up comedy today at the Leimert Park Art Walk Comedy Show between 3 - 4pm. 4343 Leimert Blvd., LA, CA 90008. Stevie Mack is producing this show. The Leimert Park Art Walk is an event that occurs every Sunday of every month. Food, folks and fun in a nice cultural mash up of art, performance and ever evolving life. And it's free!!

Metronomy at Echoplex

I checked out Metronomy at Echoplex last night. They had a strong set. They opened strong with my favorite, "We Broke Free". You should check out some of their tunes!

REMBRANDTS

I had the pleasure of performing with Dave Nunez last night at Rembrandts behind the Orange Curtain in Placentia. Very nice room. Free comedy every Tuesday night. And a lot of babes in the audience. The other comedians that performed were Vince Royale, Pat Leborio, Keith Carey, Elton Castee, Lee Levine, Randy Durkee and closer Tom Connolly. If you live in that part of town, you might want to check out the show on any and every Tuesday night. And there is no cover.

Franklyn Ajaye

I had the pleasure of seeing Franklyn Ajaye perform recently at the Ice House. He did his "Does Your Head Spin Around?" bit. Man, I just love that bit. After the show I asked him to sign my copy of the book he authored, "Comic Insights, The Art Of Stand-up Comedy" This was the second time I met Franklyn. I used to work at Castle Rock Entertainment as a legal secretary and as I was typing away, he walked right past me. I couldn't believe my eyes. I approached him as he was leaving and he invited me and my beautiful wife (at that time) (well she is still beautiful but no longer my wife) to hang with him at the Los Angeles Improv, I believe that evening. One of the things he told me that night was the power was behind the camera...that I should try to get behind the camera if I wanted to have a healthy entertainment career. I had seen Franklyn perform live previously at The Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach. I remember that the crowd was not fully into him and I remember looking around at the crowd thinking, what is wrong with you people this guy is BRILLIANT!! Well the Ice House crowd loved him! Franklyn is one of my favorite comedians. "Does Your Head Spin Around? Does Your Fucking Head Spin Around?"

SAVE THE DATE MY OC FANS -- Saturday, September 10, 2011

I will be performing in the Second Stage Stand-up show (http://comedyintheoc.com) at the Camino Real Playhouse in San Juan Capistrano on Saturday, September 10th, 2011. Two shows, 6 and 8pm. I think tickets are $12. The show is produced by Ron J. Ruhman (http://www.ronruhman.com) and Tom Riehl (http://www.tomriehl.com).

I am on avail for a Newsday commercial

Please say your prayers for me. I had a last minute audition on Friday for a Newsday commercial and I just found out that I was put on Avails. I will find out tomorrow if I got it! I am so excited!!!!!

Okay, time for me to head to bed. I just rewatching Oprah's final show....man, she is very inspiring.

Good night!

Dave Nunez

Dave Nunez is VERY FUNNY!! I met him last Sunday, emceeing Paradise Perks in Irvine. I believe he emcees at Rembrants in...La Habra? I'm not too sure and every other Friday he emcees at Max Bloom. I will share more once I get more...you need to check him out!!

Johnnie Flowers' room

So last Saturday evening i performed in Johnnie Flower's .... garage. Well actually he hooked up his garage to look like a comedy room and it looks pretty darn good. He has red curtains behind the stage with a large sign of the name of the ... club. And the sound system is very good. He has chairs lined up...his wife is in the back, DJing with an ipod..but most importantly he did have an audience. It was a fun show. I ran into Ryan Papazian who had a funny bit about having a rabbit as a pet and another bit about the MTV show, 16 and Pregnant. I first met him at another room last Sunday in Irvine called Paradise Perks (it's a coffee house). Comedian Tamiko Kirkland had a very good set and funny lady Jessica Koucouthakis headlined. Johnnie Flower has open mic every Wednesday in his ... garage and a booked show every Saturday. The address is 10282 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840....entrance is thru alley in back.

Voice Over audition for DISH Network

I would appreciate if you send positive thoughts my way for my voice over audition today for DISH NETWORK.

Thank you.

I had fun Comedy Schmomedy last night!

Fun show last night at the Coffee Gallery Front Stage. I got to see writer/standup comedian Danny Vermont perform a tight set. I also heard producer Robin Roberts' "Beauty is a Pain in the Ass" song for the first time, which I fully enjoyed.

Comedian Tyrone Fance (who is producing his "Fatherhood" play at the same location on Sunday, August 21st) was in the audience as well as columnist/author/TV host Shirlee Smith (Talk About Parenting With Shirlee Smith).

And I did some new jokes tonight which is always fun. Thanks Robin for the stage time!

Last minute audition for a Verizon commercial today

Hey, please send positive thoughts my way; I have a Verizon commercial audition today. I am gonna take my Annie Ilonzeh notes and book it!! Hey right now I'm listening to Murs' Everything.....has a nice groove. One, two, she was only 15 and love a bad R&B, she had to have vision because she saw the star in me, encourage me to write the drama in my life....

‎...Now there is birth and is death but the space in between
Is where the journey takes place and you give it all meaning
It's waitin on us all. There's no need to pretend
No freedom in the feeling where you're fearin the end
All good things come to it. Walk, don't run to it
Times you want to end it all yourself - don't do it.
Be original, be different
Be the one that stands up and shuts this system!

Komedy 2nite in Altadena -- check me out!!

Robin Roberts presents Comedy Schmomedy!!!

I will be performing a 20 minute set at a coffee cafe in Altadena.

Also on the bill: Danny Vermont, five-time Emmy-nominated writer for "Real Time with Bill Maher"; he was also a writer for Bill Maher for many years, and for the past two he's been a writer for George Lopez on "Lopez Tonight."

The Coffee Gallery Front Stage
2029 N. Lake Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 398-7917

I'm on an avail for a Microsoft commercial - please send positive thoughts my way

I might be shooting a Microsoft commercial next weekend. I appreciate all love and positive thoughts sent my way.

So what happened to me? I haven't posted a blog in many months!! I was in a coma but I'm baaaccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!

Being Happy by Andrew Matthews - great reference book!!

Slash @ HOB on the Sunset Strip on Tuesday, Oct 5th

I checked out Slash at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip, last night. I haven’t been at HOB in decades. It is still a great “intimate” place to check out talent, as long as you don’t mind standing for several hours. I am not a professional music critic, I only AT ALL COSTS, PROTECT BROOKLYN so for what it’s worth, I enjoyed the opening act, Bad City, a rock and roll band from Chicago, Illinois. In fact I enjoyed them more than the second act, Juke Kartel, from Australia. Juke Kartel put on a good show, just my personal preference, Bad City was more … raw. Ah…I love the uninhabited world of rock and roll. Then Myles Kennedy and his band and Slash hit the stage. It took me a little while before I started to warm up to the band. The crowd was pumped as soon as they hit the stage but hey, put Slash with any headliner band and any rock and roll audience would be pumped. At the close of the night I appreciated Myles Kennedy and the closing band a great deal. They are very “rock” - solid. They performed a few hits from the GNR’s catalog including “Sweet Child of Mine” as well as some strong original material. Overall it was a solid concert. And, unlike many concerts, the opening act started on time, in fact, they actually started 15 minutes earlier than advertised. I plan to check them out, again, tonight. By the way, if you haven’t read Slash’s biography and you’re a rock and roll and/or celebrity music fan, you must pick up that book!

Vega$ here I come! and Flappers

Hey, by chance, if you are in Vega$ this Monday night, September 20th, and you want to hear some chuckles, check me out; I will be performing at the Comedy Festival at the Alexis Park Resort - 10 p.m. show.

Hey I checked out that new comedy room in Burbank, Flappers, last Friday evening -- very nice. Comedians and non comedians, you should check out that club!!!

Hmm, okay, that's it for now.

Alonzo Bodden, Julie Kidd and Vince Harper @ Java Joes

Last Thursday night I had the pleasure of performing with funny man Alonzo Bodden, winner of Season 3 “Last Man Standing.” He was masterful on stage; mixing it up with the audience, successfully trying new political material as well as performing his usual strong A material. Also performing was Vince Harper (very good set) and producer/host, Julie Kidd (of Funniest Houewives of OC), who had a funny and tight set and connected very well with the audience. And I also threw out a few jokes, taking care of business, like Biggie, I had to represent Brooklyn, ya know what I’m saying?

Hey, if you find yourself behind the Orange Curtain in Yorba Linda, you need to check out this place, Java Joes. Man, the place was packed inside and folks were hanging outside. Julie hosts comedy every first and third Thursdays and bands perform Friday and Saturday nights. Really comfortable place. They have a big screen to watch the games Monday night, they serve beer and wine and a lot of tasty treats (this place is also a bakery!!!). And talk about tasty treats, check out the staff that worked that night:



From left to right, Sexy Nicki, Red Hot Kelly, Gorgeous Gloria (owner) and Delicious Bri aka Java Glo and the Javaetts.

Java Joes is located on 4975 Yorba Ranch Road, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 (714) 970-7988

Alonzo and KMA, below.

"Criminal Minds" audition - please send positive thoughts my way!!

Tomorrow morning, @ 11, I am reading at the casting office of the television series "Criminal Minds" and the spinoff "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior". I am very excited. Please send positive thoughts my way. Thank you.

Bob Perkell at Cantina Lounge in Fullerton

I got some stage last night in Fullerton. Cantina Lounge -- thanks to producer/comedian/host Bob Perkell. I haven't seen him in years. I had a lot of fun!! Okay, I am watching a taping of the Eagles/GB Packers game...good night everybody.

Allison Breen, Willis Turner, Cary Tobaben, Charles Jaffee and John Henry

At the last minute Dave McNary asked me to fill as the MC last night. We had a rather nice turnout and some very impressive comics. Allison Breen, hmm, don't recall if I have worked with her before. She is funny and clever, a comedian with substance. Well, let me not get ahead of myself. After I opened, John Henry from Chicago hit the stage. Definitely a thinker and has the potential to be one of those guys behind the scene in comedy TV projects; one of those executive producers that most folks don't know. I do hope he attracts the right attention out here in Hollyweird. Willis Turner hit the stage a little later and ripped it. Man, he is very funny and totally committed. He gives the audience 100+ %. He was worth the price of admission, all by himself. Another Ice House regular followed, Cary Tobaben, and he was received well. He has great stage presence and he performed some new material -- way cool. Then Charles Jaffee hit the stage. He has an opening bit that is brilliant. He then followed with another brilliant routine, where he narrates a boxing match between Jesus Christ and Satan. Then Allison Breen graced the stage and she had a solid set. She was one of my two favorites last night. The other was Willis Turner. My boy Robert Murray had some good material. So did Todd Basil and Sean Munley. Kenny McClain closed the night. Love this guy's delivery. He has a story telling type of feel, and he is very funny. Wow, it was a good night!!

Is this It? (jlete version)

Is this it? It's 2:08 in the morning and I'm watching the Detroit Lions play the Denver Broncos...well, I'm watching a recording of the game. I was also looking at jlete on the computer earlier but I won't go there. I should head to bed but my head and heart is not ready. I am restless. Ready to discover the next stage of my "career" (insert laugh track). Or maybe I am not ready. Hmmm. Is this it?

Hey, have you guys seen Michael Jackson's "This Is It"? I saw the movie in the theater. And surprisingly I purchased the movie. Surprisingly why? I don't know. I didn't think I was going to purchase it. But I've watched it several times ... about four times. Pretty darn fascinating. One would say it's just a behind the scenes of rehearsals for a concert. And it is. But it's amazing when you just sit in front of the TV screen, uninterrupted and you watch this...well, change, that, it's amazing when I watch this. It's interesting when you see talent. Talent doesn't have to yell. Talent doesn't have to show all, it's just there. It's funny, I have seen so many ... hey Detroit Lions won, how strange....oh, where was I...oh yeah, it's funny, I have seen so many Michael Jackson impersonators...you know, doing the moon walk, and dancing to Billie Jean, but none of them capture something that I didn't observe until watching "This Is It". None of them capture his heart. His moves were tight and detailed, and many strive to capture that, but his heart colored his moves. I know this might sound corny but man, watch this movie and you'll see how much heart this guy had as he sings and dances and talks. Each music routine crescendos. Have you heard covers of his songs, and they seem just a'ight? How many times have I heard his music...but when I sit down and just watch him, he simply puts it in orbit. He is truly a pleasure to watch and take in. Each view seems to get better. A sign of brilliance. A sign of brilliance is when you can watch a person/performance several times, and you fully enjoy it each time. I've watched that movie about four times and each time I fully enjoy it. (The last time I watched it with my mom and my sister, both just recently released from prison) Wow, what talent. And there is a move he makes after the floor rises at the end of the Thriller production and he is just getting down...wow. A true talent. He is very inspiring. Could you imagine fully loving what you do and it was obvious to others. Wow, what if people felt the same way about me...enjoying seeing me perform the same routines over and over again. Wow, that would be powerful. Hmm, okay, it's 2:33 a.m., and I should be heading to bed, even though I am not sleepy. Thanks for letting me just express myself, and I hope that all of you out there find the courage to pursue what you truly love.

Amy from Brooklyn writes...

Amy from Brooklyn [whatz up gurl!!!] writes "Checked the blog (not in a stalking kind of way..lol...) and your last post looks like June 30th".

What's up with that Mr. Keith Michael Ashton?

Well my computer has been sad aka down for quite some time (tick tock) but I'm getting back (cue Rocky theme music) into it thanks to an Angel (cue harp music) from Miami (cue Miami Vice theme music) who has fathered a fascinating one, who has given my computer life (It's ALIVE!! It's ALIVE!!!) if only just one night (cue that Luther Vandross song). I have also been busy (can we get the sound of many bees), ya know what I'm saying. I have been laying kinda low of late...but as I wrote to Re TAHHHHH...

As I wrote to Re TAHHH, RE TAHHHH from Canada Not Dry via Palm Desert with the eyeball in the pick up, as she raced down the five for you know mon, I'm still out here trying to get from here to there. I want to live in a big house in Pasadena and become a fifthly wealthy recluse who invites insecure middle aged blond aspiring "actresses" to see me as I use my tongue to convince them to join my cult.

I want to give a shout out to my cousin Adrian in Florida and his lovely family.

Hey, have you guys seen the BBC series Couplings? It's amusing.

I might have booked another commercial!!!! Please send positive thoughts my way!!

Looks like I might have booked another commercial today!! It's for a utility company in Southern California. But nothing is guaranteed until it's confirmed through my agent. So pleaseeeee send positive thoughts my way.

Thank you.

Eric Kan, Harmony McElligott, Jason Garrett, Elise Crocker

Hey I MCed the Ice House Annex last week, Father's Day, and I am MCing tomorrow night (Sunday, June 27th). My first thought that I expressed on stage last week was if Tiger Woods's wife gave him anything on Father's Day.

Hey, we had a solid show last week. A lot of funny peeps with different approaches to to their comedy. Eric Kan threw down with thoughts including why would he pay money to view porn? He commented, that would mean that he would have viewed all the free Internet porn -- very funny. Jason Garrett threw down with a solid professional set. Harmony McElligott (and Harmony is a guy) was funny and brilliant -- sharing stories about his life including nearly getting jumped in the hood as he was heading to teach a class. Lucky for him one of the guys in the back of the mob was one of his students and saved the day. Very, very funny. DeLecia White, who had a lot of energy, ended her set with a song called ...cereal. Man, I can't remember the song she used to spoof...but it was a big hit with the crowd. Ending the evening was the sexy Elise Crocker who was "don't give a fuck" funny. Wow, I love watching standup comics. Stand up comedy is not easy and I give props to all that try. Gotta do what you love doing, ya know what I mean. Are you pursuing your dreams? I hope so. Doesn't mean you have to drop everything else, but you should try to bring it more into your life. Gotta pay the bills but you have to come up with strategies to pursue your love...then you will become powerful, brilliant and reap the true benefits of your life.

Okay, I'm out, I was told that tomorrow's night line up at the Annex is gonna be strong. SO if you are in the neiaaaaberhood, drop by and say hello.

KMA

The USA soccer team lost their match today but gotta give them deserved props.

The Beverly Hills Family Variety Show

I had fun at Stevie Mack's Beverly Hills Family Variety show. The Mooney Twins were on the bill. Man, I haven't seen them in a long time and they were a treat to watch. They are identical twins fathered by one of the most respected comics out here, Paul Mooney. Paul used to write for Richard Pryor. I also met a comic named Rolyn Lewis who is producing a show at the Hollywood Hotel, I think beginning on Sunday, July 11th. He asked me to pass by to do some stage time. And I will. Okay, I'm watching the 5th game of Lakers/Celtics, gotta go.

I am performing at Coffee Fix tonight

Coffee Fix
(818) 762-0181
12508 Moorpark St, Studio City, CA 91604
8 - 9:30 pm

I will be performing for approximately 30 minutes. Come out and hang. Thank you Dan Farren for the stage time.

Last minute booking at The Waterfront Theater in Marina Del Rey -- Willis Turner threw down!!

Stevie Mack produces a standup comedy show, "The Heavy Hitters of Comedy" at the Waterfront Theater in Marina Del Rey. He contacted me at the "last minute" to perform last night. Wow, he had a steller lineup. He had a film director warm up the audience and she was very, very funny. Got the audience warmed up with great ad libs and very funny material. I didn't get her last name but her first name was Patricia. Gayla Johnson followed and she was a very strong MC. Reggie Blaze threw down and Stevie Mack headlined and he was very funny. I loved his material regarding a Rockwieller. But my favorite comic was Mr. Willis Turner. Damn, he threw down. I haven't seen him in quite a while and he delivered the goods. Very funny, very confident, very quick ad libber, and he ended strong with his Prince bit. Okay, thanks Stevie Mack for the paid gig, stage time and a very good show. Hey Stevie Mack is doing a lot of impressive things including producing a radio show on the Internet. Check out his website: www.steviemack.com. He is focused with his career. Okay, it's a beauiful day in Southern Cali. I'm going out to have some fun. Oh, I have several shows coming up in June. I will post some of those dates later today or tomorrow. I also have to change the format of my upcoming gigs link on my website, to make it easier for you guys to keep up as to where I am. Have fun and stay positive, stay proactive and be all that you should be.

Happy Birthday Kelle of Fremont, California!!

A very special Happy Bday to a fan who resides in Fremont, California. Kelle, who is the #1 sales person at her high-end bed/mattress store, is going to celebrate her birthday on Tuesday, June 1, with some of her hot gurlfriends. I wish I could be up there and buy a round. I want to also thank Kelle from the bottom of my heart for taking the iniative of emailing a lot of her friends and asking them to vote for me for that recent KTLA comedy competition. Wow, talk about going the extra mile. Okay gurl, have fun on Tuesday sporting that new nose ring -- you have a few things to celebrate -- make each year better than the last!!!

KTLA comedy competition -- so Keith did you make the semi-finalist cut?

I hope all are doing well. I was not chosen as one of the 15 KTLA comedian semi-finalists. I APPRECIATE your support, taking time out of your day(s) to vote for me and spreading the word. There are many opportunities for me and I will continue to pursue my dreams, and I hope that you will always pursue your dreams no matter the challenges.

Enjoy your evening.
Stay thirsty my friends.

Dominic Anthony Bowden, Chelsea Bearce, David Hill and Rick (Dick) Spenneberg

Last night I hosted the show at the Ice House Annex. Dominic Anthony Bowden, whom I haven't seen in years, performed. It was great seeing him; he had some funny material. Chelsea Bearce, a KTLA-TV comedy competition semi-finalist, also performed. She is performing at KTLA station on Monday. I haven't heard from KTLA so I guess I did not make the cut. My favorite comics were David Hill and a comic who moved to Los Angeles from San Diego a few months ago, Rick (Dick) Spenneberg. He was professional and FUNNY. Most comics got ten minutes on stage last night, we let him perform for over 30 minutes. He was the headliner and truly a treat for the audience. I saw him for the first time the last time I hosted the Annex show.

Hey I saw an improvisational show at the National Comedy Theater in San Diego Saturday night, they were pretty entertaining -- Thanks Kay, yer the Best!!

Monthly Fans BONDing series - May

Several of my male fans have asked me to post pictures of some of my female fans on the website. So I have begun a new monthly posting entitled "Fans BONDing Series". We have two entries for May.


#16 - Licence to Kill



#2 - From Russia With Love

Please vote for me in KTLA's standup comedy compeitition

I entered a local Los Angeles TV station (KTLA-TV)'s "Rate a Comic" competition. Please check out my video and other comics' videos and if you enjoy my set, please vote for me. This competition is co-sponsored by KTLA TV and the Jon Lovitz comedy club. The winner gets a booking at Jon's club.

Please use the link below. If you want to vote for me, once you get on that linked page, begin to type "Keith Michael Ashton" in the "Search:" box, (just above the set of comedian videos) - when my name appears, select my name and click "search". Then my video will appear. I believe that there is a circle to click if you want to vote for me. And then select "save vote". You then should see "Vote: Your vote's been counted." and "Thank you for participating".

You can only vote for me once a day BUT you can vote for me again, the same day, if you use a different computer. Thank you.

The link:

http://ktla.upickem.net/engine/Votes.aspx?PageType=VOTING&contestid=16581#SubmissionDisplay