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Comedians You Should Know Presents: Derek Sheen (Live Album Recording) @ Timothy O'Toole's Pub
Seattle-based comedian, Derek Sheen comes to Chicago to headline two stand-up comedy shows in the Comedians You Should Know showroom at Timothy O'Toole's Pub (622 N. Fairbanks Ct.) on Wednesday, June 24th and Thursday, June 25th. Shows will be at 9 PM (doors at 8.)
This will be the only chance to see Derek record his brand new album which will be filmed and recorded for release on Standup! Records.
The shows will be produced by Comedians You Should Know, a stand-up comedy collective made up of some of Chicago's and Los Angeles' funniest comedians and will be hosted by Natalie Jose on Wednesday and Andy Fleming on Thursday. Sean White guests.
WHERE:
Timothy O'Toole's Pub
622 N. Fairbanks Ct.
Chicago, IL 60611
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 24th, 2015
9 PM (doors at 8)
Thursday, June 25th, 2015
9 PM (doors at 8)
TICKETS:
$5 in advance www.comediansyoushouldknow.com
$10 at the door
MORE INFORMATION:
- General admission
- 21+
- NO DRINK MINIMUM
- Afterparty to follow
- Drinks available before, during, and after the shows
- Street parking available; parking in lot on SE corner of Erie and Fairbanks $10 with validation, available at O'Toole's
MORE ABOUT DEREK:
Derek Sheen is a cuddly mess of insecurities and is quickly becoming a favorite among comedy nerds all over the globe! He's been a featured performer at the Cape Fear and S.F. Sketchfest Comedy Festivals, has toured with Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Janeane Garofolo and Rory Scovel! His debut album "Holy Drivel" was recorded by iconic metal producer Matt Bayles (Minus the Bear, Mastodon, Isis.)
Lindy West (GQ Magazine) has called him "A Human Hug."
PASTE Magazine: "Derek Sheen has the uncanny ability to take mundane events and turn them into over-the-top comedy."
"Dylan Gadino at Laughspin Magazine: "Equal parts-playful-and-absurd approach to self-deprecating comedy."
Daniel Berkowitz of TheSpitTake-Comedynews.org: "When Sheen's at his best, he's firing everything off with nuanced diction and rhythmical precision. He develops a Carlin-esque pace to his speech that only serves to amplify the already-high level of laughs
MORE ABOUT COMEDIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW (CYSK):
Comedians You Should Know is a stand-up comedy collective made up of some of Chicago's and Los Angeles' funniest comedians. Their self-titled album was released in 2011 and debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy chart.
Since its inception in 2008, CYSK has produced a weekly show in Chicago that has received praise from stand-up comedy fans and fellow stand-up comedians across the country for its commitment to showcasing the best Chicago stand-up comedians and visiting guests. CYSK has gotten critical-acclaim from several media outlets, most notably The Onion A.V. Club who said about CYSK: "The genuine quality of talent on display is unrivaled in Chicago."
MORE ABOUT STAND-UP! RECORDS:
Stand Up! Records is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and run by Grammy-winning comedy producer Dan Schlissel. With a growing catalog and more than 140 releases, they have a 15 year history as a champion of the underdog. More than just a record label, it is a comedy brand juggernaut; combining comedy, great art, discovering new talent, founding comedy festivals and also producing cool stuff.
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LocationTimothy O'Toole's Pub (View)
622 N. Fairbanks Ct.
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
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