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Mistress of None with Erin Harkes #3 – Matt Baumgartner from June Farms
A new podcast from Erin Harkes, hostess of Mistress of None, a true Renaissance woman; comedian, musician, wedding planner, and now podcaster. In this episode, Erin…
Mistress of None with Erin Harkes #2 – Jim Gilbert from Nippertown
A new podcast from Erin Harkes, hostess of Mistress of None, a true Renaissance woman; comedian, musician, wedding planner, and now podcaster. In this episode, Erin…
Mistress of None with Erin Harkes #1 – Get to Know Erin
Meet Erin Harkes, hostess of Mistress of None, a true Renaissance woman: comedian, musician, wedding planner, and now a podcaster. In the first episode, Erin interviews…
UPH’s Women Aren’t Funny Comedy Series Continues July 12th with Karen Rontowski
SARATOGA SPRINGS - On July 12th, Universal Preservation Hall will host the second event in their new Women Aren’t Funny Comedy Series! The once-a-month series presents…
Comedian Matt Rife sells out four shows at Proctors; Who the heck is Matt Rife?
If you're in the Capital Region and curious about all the buzz surrounding Matt Rife lately, let me shed some light on who he is and why you might love him or hate him.…
Erin Harkes to Record Live Comedy Album
ALBANY – Local comedian Erin Harkes announced the live recording of her upcoming comedy album and live special for YouTube this week. Erin has been a top comic in the Capital…
The Wedding Singer: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle
Figured I was due for a nice story.I met James over 12 years ago at a lovely little place called detox. He asked me if I needed help with my puzzle and even though…
The Wedding Singer: No Disrespect, but…
You ever notice how some folks start a sentiment with “No disrespect, but….” and then completely disrespect you? Honestly, if you’re hurt by what I have to say there’s a…
The Wedding Singer: Sometimes you just can’t afford it
Sometimes you just can’t afford it.Times are tough. Prices are skyrocketing all over. Businesses are trying to recoup what they lost in the pandemic. And no one has…
The Wedding Singer: Whoa-Oh, Listen to the Lyrics…
Whoa-oh, listen to the lyrics…Sung to the tune of The Doobie Brothers’ “Listen to the Music.” You hear it? No? OK, moving on.I should start out this entire blog…
Comedian Nikki Glaser Brings Her “Good Girl” Tour to the Egg, Jan. 12-13
ALBANY - On Jan. 12 and 13, comedian Nikki Glaser will bring her "Good Girl" tour to the Egg's Hart Theatre. Her bracingly honest material has landed her multiple stand-up…
The Wedding Singer: Parking and Profanities
One venue manager that comes to mind is Marcus. Marcus was probably somewhere in his mid to late 30s (or he was aging very well). He was super helpful when we first met. He…