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I’m Dying Up Here

1 year ago

by Andrew J Rivers in Uncategorized

In the 1970s The Comedy Store was opened in Los Angeles. Comics struggling all over the country for a way to break out, took notice once a Comedy Store regular appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. The stories of Jay Leno, Richard Lewis, David Letterman, Robin Williams, Gallagher, Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney and [...]

Introduction

After 300 shows in each of his first two years as a comedian. Andrew Rivers quickly became one of the northwest’s breakout stars and hit the road, gaining 40,000 literal miles of experience on his car during just his third year as a comedian.

Currently, Andrew is touring across the country talking about his life experiences in a fun way, that’s relatable to almost any age audience. When he happens to be in the Seattle area, he is regularly featured on Clear Channel Radio. You can see a calendar with a list of upcoming shows here.

His career highlights include working with Richard Lewis several times, working with the Cast of "Whose Live Anyway" and running a comedy show in a Hooters Casino for 6 months. Andrew’s first CD: “Future Sex/Love Jokes” is available now on itunes. Please purchase a copy before Justin Timberlake sues him. Andrew needs the money to hire a real web guy, so he can stop talking in the third person.
Testimonials

What others say about Andrew:
"You have a great energy and a powerful stage presence. Those are traits you cannot buy. You either have them or you don't. You will only get better and better with stage time."
-Eddie Brill
Comedian, Booker - "Tonight Show with David Letterman."

"(You're) very natural and funny. Just keep up the work, be yourself and with a few breaks you'll have a blast"
-Richard Lewis
Comedian, Actor -"Curb Your Enthusiasm."

"It is a pleasure watching your improvement each time you hit the stage."
-Boone Helm
Marketing Director, Parlor Live Comedy Club. Bellevue, Wa.

"Very very few comics have had your energy and drive at this. (It) is incredibly impressive. You will be a success at comedy. You will do great things."
-Kermet Apio
Comedian, Winner of the 'Seattle Comedy Competition', Winner of the 'Great American Comedy Festival' and All Around Nice Guy.

"In my lifetime. Many people have come up to me and said 'I'm going to be a comedian.' IN MY LIFE. Only 3 people have ever come back and met me again and been a paid, booked comedian. You're number 3. That's impressive."
-Christopher Titus
Comedian, Actor - "Titus"

"Give Up!"
-Gilbert Gottfried
Comedian, Actor and Voice of Aflac Duck.

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Posts tagged the comedy store

I’m Dying Up Here

Introduction

Testimonials