REGGIE WATTS RETURNS TO COMEDY CENTRAL® WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF “REGGIE WATTS: A LIVE AT CENTRAL PARK” MAY 11

'REGGIE WATTS: A LIVE AT CENTRAL PARK' CD/DVD AVAILABLE MAY 15

REGGIE WATTS US TOUR KICKS OFF MAY 16

 REGGIE WATTS brings his unique style of improvised musical comedy back to COMEDY CENTRAL with the world premiere of “REGGIE WATTS: A LIVE AT CENTRAL PARK,” airing Friday, May 11 at 1am ET.   In this all new special, the internationally renowned vocalist/beatboxer/musician/comedian performs live in Central Park using nothing more than his formidable voice, keyboard and a looping machine to create completely impromptu musical sets. Whether he's explaining why Cingular was the only cellular provider to first offer him service, what his cue word is, or why guns will always be louder than knives, Watts continues to prove why he is  a master of blending and blurring the lines between comedy and music.  As a fun bonus to the special, a reoccurring sketch is woven throughout the stage sets where the adventurous Watts tries to determine whether his performance in the Park was real or just a dream.

'Reggie Watts: A LIVE AT CENTRAL PARK' CD/DVD will be released by Comedy Central Records on May 15. Watts' new full-length contains both an album of storytelling and his best new songs, including the single “Having Sex,” plus a DVD of the live performance and COMEDY CENTRAL special. 'Reggie Watts: A LIVE AT CENTRAL PARK' follows the release of Watts' debut comedy album 'Why $#!+ So Crazy?' featuring his hit "F*ck Sh*t Stack," and 'Reggie Watts Live at Third Man Records,' available on limited edition vinyl on Jack White's Third Man label.

Reggie will also be striking out on a US tour which starts May 16 in Chicago and hits Philly, NYC, DC, Atlanta, Austin, Seattle and more.  All dates below and tickets available at  http://reggiewatts.com/info/upcoming/.  And watch for Reggie as musical cohort in the upcoming IFC series “Comedy Bang! Bang!” which begins airing June 8.

REGGIE WATTS ON TOUR:

5/16 - Chicago, IL @ Vic Theater -   http://bit.ly/H1y6dT

5/17 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop   -  http://tktwb.tw/H2zAll

5/19 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero -  http://ticketf.ly/GJKOLs

5/20 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall  - http://bit.ly/Hr9OYw

5/21 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club  -  http://ticketf.ly/H1sQJ0

5/23 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse -  http://bit.ly/HqJlOu

5/24 - New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina's -  http://tktwb.tw/ISmYwB

5/26 - Austin, TX @ Scottish Rite Theater -  http://bit.ly/H76N1Q

5/29 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Crescent Ballroom -  http://ticketf.ly/HzEyaq

5/30 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda -  http://bit.ly/GYnNp9

6/1 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent - SOLD OUT!

6/3 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom -  http://bit.ly/H879lk

6/4 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theater  -  http://bit.ly/H7DRGK

The 30 Best Videos of Reggie Watts Being Awesome

http://splitsider.com/2012/04/30-best-videos-of-reggie-watts-being-awesome/

Reggie Watts:  http://reggiewatts.com

JON BENJAMIN HAS A TOUR

JON BENJAMIN, LEO ALLEN, NATHAN FIELDER ANNOUNCE US TOUR

See JON BENJAMIN, LEO ALLEN, NATHAN FIELDER, and special guests LIVE in your city for a night you will never forget. Nationwide tour. Coast to coast.

HI AMERICA, it's me again, Jon Benjamin. I know we haven't spoken since my bar mitvah speech (sorry about my controversial opposition to the IDF's 1978 attack on Lebanon) Anyway, I made a show in 2010 called Jon Benjamin Has a Van and after a full season, myself, Leo Allen and Nathan Fielder decided to celebrate our middling ratings by launching a tour. Soon thereafter, Comedy Central cancelled our show, but the tour will still go on. So, without further adieu, I formally announce our Cancellation Tour. We will be in 7 cities over the course of ten days (a national record) and we'll perform comedy, magic and show uncensored footage and deleted scenes from American Reunion. It will be cheap, fast and easy. Thanks and hope to see you there. Love, Jon.

JON BENJAMIN HAS A TOUR

April 24 – Allston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall - Tickets
April 25 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat - Tickets
April 27 – Portland, OR @ Bagdad Theater - Tickets
April 28 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza (Inside Neumos) - Tickets
April 30 – Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex - Tickets
May 2 - Chicago, IL @ Schuba’s:  Early Show - Sold Out!
May 2 - Chicago, IL @ Schuba’s:  Late Show - Tickets
May 3 – Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory - Tickets

Jon Benjamin “Cash Stall”  http://bit.ly/J7LStl

Jon Benjamin Has A Tour https://www.facebook.com/events/382134311809723/

Wigmaker's Son celebrate release of pop fantasy comedy album 'Greatest Tits' with a full album stream & free download of "Better and Better"     Wigmaker's Son celebrate the release of their debut pop fantasy comedy album 'Greatest Tits' with a full album stream on Spinner and free download of album track "Better and Better."   Wigmaker's Son is the wholly original creation from the hot NYC comedian Greg Barris -a true son of a wigmaker- and guitarist / visual artist Dima Drjuchin (Corrupt Autopilot) who together bring their Zappa meets Lonely Island sound on their debut LP 'Greatest Tits.'  Backed by a freaky collective from Shoulder Tap Records plus very special guest Reggie Watts, the album features songs from Greg's Heart of Darkness live comedy variety show + brand new original tracks. 'Greatest Tits' is set to take you on a magic carpet ride through time waves, anoint Tom Selleck as a baby saving mustachioed saint, make things better, put the reptilian army on notice, and forgive all your sins.   Wigmaker's Son are currently featured on Spinner Listening Party!  Go here to listen to 'Greatest Tits' in full:  http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/spinner#/26 Grab a free download of "Better and Better" - it is a sure day brightener !  http://wigmakersson.bandcamp.com/track/better-and-better     Heart of Darkness April 21 @ Union Hall Brooklyn   featuring Greg Barris and The Forgiveness w/ Janeane Garofalo, Jessi Klein, Mind Warrior is Theoretical Physicist Dr David Albert, music guest Hot Breath and special surprise guests 8pm - Tix $8 adv  http://tktwb.tw/IdGXGH    * * *   “Greg Barris, who we saw recently and is both extremely funny and extremely handsome” – PAPER Magazine   “NYC's most awe-inspiring comedy/variety/brainz shows” – BrooklynVegan   “psychedelic stand‐up show … a visceral experience from the downtown comedy underground. Accomplished thinkers, authors, poets, and artists join Barris and his band to become one seamless, improvised comedy freak show.”- Flavorpill   http://wigmakersson.tumblr.com/ Heart of Darkness videos & info:  http://heartofdarknessny.tumblr.com/   -------------------   SHEILA KENNY  sheila [at]rightonpr.com

 

 

MARC MARON TO RELEASE WTF BOX SET ON ASPECIALTHING RECORDS

INCLUDES OVER 100 HOURS OF INTERVIEWS + VIDEO OF WTF LIVE

ON SALE APRIL 24, PRE-SALE STARTS TUESDAY APRIL 17

Legendary comedian and heralded podcaster MARC MARON announces the release of the ‘WTF WITH MARC MARON’ box set.  The two-disc set, packaged in die-cut  limited edition release of 1,000 copies, includes the first 100 episodes of Maron’s phenomenal podcast which has been called “Required Listening” by the likes of New York Magazine, New York Times,  Huffington Post, Vanity Fair, and GQ, and “A fascinating hour” by Entertainment Weekly.  With over 100 hours of content, the WTF box set features Maron’s compelling, in-depth interviews with Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Zach Galifianakis, Dane Cook, Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt and the now-infamous two-part interview with Carlos Mencia, plus many more classic WTFs featuring the top entertainers working today.

In addition to audio files of the first 100 WTF episodes, the ‘WTF With Marc Maron’ box set includes video of WTF Live taped at The Bell House in Brooklyn (WTF Episode 213).  The live show features Maron with an all-star guest line up which includes Artie Lange, Morgan Spurlock, Ira Glass, Elna Baker, Nick DiPaolo, Nick Griffin, Joe Mande, and Wayne Koestenbaum onstage in Fall 2011.

The two disc ‘WTF With Marc Maron’ collector’s set will be available April 24 in limited edition from aspecialthing Records. Pre-sales begin Tuesday, April 17.  Order online at www.astrecords.com/wtf

“His greatest achievement yet” - Rolling Stone

“No comic does podcasting better” – New York Times Magazine

“At this point if you're a fan of comedy and haven't tuned into Marc Maron's deliriously addictive WTF podcast it's time to seriously question your life choices”– LA Times

“Comedian Marc Maron is a very funny man who talks to very funny people. His WTF podcast is where comedians go to talk about what they do — and often tell him things you can't believe they're telling anyone.” – NPR

Info on Marc Maron, WTF, live shows and more at:  http://www.wtfpod.com/

ASPECIALTHING RECORDS is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006. Having already worked with such celebrated artists as Paul F. Tompkins, Doug Benson, Kyle Kinane, Greg Proops and Jen Kirkman, AST is looking forward to expanding their catalog while continuing their dedication to exceptional emerging and established comics.

THE EASTERN SEA ANNOUNCE NEW LP PLAGUE

ALBUM TRACK "A LIE" FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD
 

Austin band THE EASTERN SEA announce the release of their remarkable new album PLAGUE due out June 26 on the WhiteLabBlackLab label.  Created in 2005 as the bedroom project of songwriter/vocalist Matthew Hines, The Eastern Sea quickly emerged as one of the Lone Star State's most talked about bands after the release of The Eastern Sea, a collection of two eponymous EPs in '08 and '09. The band earned the attention of the national press, made several festival appearances including SXSW, CMJ, FPH Summerfest, set out on a pair of national tours and firmly established themselves beyond their local  loyal fanbase as a One To Watch.

The Eastern Sea began work on Plague, their first official full length, in 2010. The album was recorded to tape by Matt Smith (Ola Podrida, Golden Bear) at HOTTRACKS!!! in Austin and mastered by Jeff Lipton at Peerless Mastering (Bon Iver, Andrew Bird). Their most cohesive collection of songs to date, Plague combines the hypnotic rhythm of post-rock, the playful melodies of traditional American folk, and the dynamics of contemporary progressive indie-rock.  Lyrically, frontman/multi-instruentalist Hines' boldly present vocals weave a revealing autobiographical narrative, developing themes of change, transition, and powerlessness over the course of Plague's twelve cohesive  and compelling songs.

The Eastern Sea will be showcasing new songs at Stubbs on Friday, April 13.  More touring tba.

Download brand new Plague track "A Lie" at http://soundcloud.com/theeasternsea/a-lie

Watch video for previous release “The Snow” at  http://bit.ly/Hr7pLB

"Sonic bliss" - LA Music Blog

"Wistful and hauntingly beautiful" - Austinist

"Warm and gentle and gorgeous and lush" - Space City Rock

"For such a young band they aren't afraid to tackle some seriously complex music...Their songs are massive numbers but pleasantly restrained with plenty of room for the vocalists to paint a picture." -KUT

Official Website:  http://www.theeasternsea.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theeasternsea
Twitter:  http://twitter.com/theeasternsea