Hello reader! Comedy has been in full swing in Richmond, and I love to see it. It’s at a point where a comedian can find a spot on an open mic any night of the week. One of open mics that has been making waves is the Basic City Comedy mic every Wednesday at 7:30 at...
Comedy Isn’t PR: An Interview With Kurt Metzger
Hello reader! This interview marks one year for me covering comedy in Richmond, and one year that Sandman Comedy Club has been open. I’ve gotten to talk to some of my favorite comedians and gotten to know some new ones. While it’s been fun chatting with the touring...
He’s Bringing His Friends With Him: An Interview With Nick Deez
You might have seen Richmond standup comic Nick Deez hosting shows for high-profile touring comedians, or headlining at one of Jack N' Minor's Pickup shows. Now he's putting on a showcase of local favorites at Sandman Comedy Club this Sunday. Gabe Santamaria caught up...
Stand Up At Sandman Comedy Club
With their brand new comedy club set to open downtown later this month, Michael and Carrie Sands of Sandman Comedy Club want to take Richmond's comedy scene to a new level. Scrolling through the internet one day, I came across an advertisement for a new comedy club...
COVID-19 Is No Laughing Matter
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted countless industries. People have had to adapt drastically to the new normal that we now live in, and that definitely includes the comedy scene. Open mics have been prevalent in Richmond, and many comedians have cited the...
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