Comedy Is King Tonight at Club Oberon

Lamont Price hosts Comedy Is King 

 

 

Lamont Price uses the word "emerging" to describe the group of comics he's hosting tonight at Club Oberon as part of his Comedy Is King showcase. It's worth noting that Price, Tony Moschetto, and Dan Crohn are well-known to avid Boston comedy fans. They are currently staples of the scene. But that doesn't mean all of you reading this know them, or could rattle off your favorite of their jokes. But more of you might be soon.

"The term 'emerging' is basically a good way to let the audience know that the comedians they are seeing are at the forefront of breaking huge and this is a great chance to see them now before they get expensive," says Price. "I mean, Tony Moschetto, Dan Crohn and Mikey Walz on one show? Wont be $15 in a few years!" 

Walz is the other comic on the line-up, and he'll be making his East Coast debut. Price speaks highly of him. "He's a hilarious comedian in a very competitive San Francisco comedy scene and he has Boston roots, so this figured to be a no brainer," he says. "Also, we want this to be a show comedians from all country want to perform at."

There are plans for more editions of Comedy Is King. Price says there will be another one in January, and the hope is to do it every month. "You figure it makes for a great show when you have hilarious comedians that all get along," he says. "I want a carefree environment."

Video - Mehran on Criscoteque, comic identity, and more

It’s hard to have a short conversation with Mehran. He’s engaging, intelligent, and provocative – three things that foster interesting tangents, and also make him a great comic.

I showed up at the house of one of Mehran’s friends basically to talk to him on camera about Criscoteque, the stand-up comedy/rave he’s hosting at Club Oberon Friday at10:30. He’s got a full bill of performers – comics Chris Fleming, Sarah Heggan, Ken Reid, Bethany Van Delft, and Erin Judge, music from DJ Caseroc and visual effects Serial Krusher, and Sugar Dish from the burlesque troupe Babes in Boinkland.

What actually happened was a longer conversation that touched on Mehran’s comic identity, his roots coming to America, Truly Tasteless Joke Books, his approach to booking shows, Snork porn, farts, and theme shows. And a lot more.

For the whole conversation, just watch the videos in order. For Criscoteque info, and a sneak peek at Mehran’s custom comedy rave outfit, skip to Part VII.

Part I



Part II



Part III



Part IV



Part V



Part VI



Part VII - Criscoteque Spoiler!

Beth Lapides in 100% Happy 88% of the Time tonight at Oberon

Beth Lapides brings her one-woman, multi-media show, 100% Happy 88% of the Time, to Club Oberon tonight. Here's a quick look at what the show is all about.