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It’s that time of year again… CHRISTMAS… which means it’s nearly impossible to escape the constant barrage of CHRISTMAS MUSIC.  Generally speaking, I’m okay with this… in fact, I enjoy most Christmas music.  However, I was listening to 1980s tune “Do They Know It’s Christmas” by the charitable super-group Band Aid and realized this may be one of the most retarded songs ever written.
 
Let’s just take a look at one verse of the song, line-by-line…
1.  And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime.
2. The greatest gift they'll get this year is life.
3. Where nothing ever grows.
4. No rain nor rivers flow.
5. Do they know it's Christmastime at all?

Um…..
1. Perhaps the most factually correct line in this song.  It’s fucking Africa, why WOULD there be snow?
2. YES, they WILL have the gift of life…. Many live in huts and have minimal clothing.  What if it DID snow as you imply you’d like it to.  They would probably die.
3. Where nothing ever grows.  WHERE NOTHING EVER GROWS?  Doesn’t a significant portion of Africa consist of the GOD DAMNED RAINFOREST?  It’s only the MOST DENSE place for life on earth, where it’s estimated that there may be millions of plant and animal life not even discovered by man yet!
4. No rain nor river flow?.... see RAINforest.  Also, if I hop in a time machine to 3rd grade, how about The Nile River, The Congo River, The Niger River…. Come on now!
5. Probably not, since it’s a CHRISTIAN holiday and most of the people you’re singing about aren’t Christian. 
Christ on a cracker, am I the only one listening to these lyrics?!?! I’m just saying…

Anyway… had some really fun shows lately.  My thanksgiving showcase had 140+ in the audience which was awesome, and the Steve Wilson shows were a lot of fun as well.  Check out the pics below (click to enlarge).
And if you didn't check out the latest "Behind The Funny" episode I posted last time, scroll down below and watch it.  Me, Rick Matthews, Halloween, Karaoke, what else could you ask for?
 
 
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I've been having a lot of fun meeting new/interesting people at a slew of shows lately.  Special shout-outs go to everyone at The Buffalo Lebowski Festival for giving the comics a runner and providing endless free white russians (see picture: me, Rick Matthews, Walter, Jesus, The Dude), and to the students at John Carroll University who were a blast to perform for and hang out with afterwards!
If you're looking to get a Chet Wild fix around Thanksgiving, no worries, there's no shortage:
ROCHESTER - WEDNESDAY
7:30am, "The Wease Show" on 95.1 The Fox
7:30pm, "Chet Wild's Comedy Showcase"
BUFFALO - FRIDAY & SATURDAY
10:30pm, w/Steve Wilson at Merge Restaurant

*click posters below for more info*
Lastly, here's a new episode of "Behind The Funny".... quite possibly the most pointless episode yet!  Rick and I have fun messin' with the crowd and then sing some karaoke on Halloween.... can't beat that.
Thanks for reading, hope to see you at a show soon!
CW
 
 
About a month ago, I had the pleasure emceeing a weekends worth of shows with Brad Trackman.  Not only is Brad an incredibly funny comic, he's also a hell of a nice guy who was kind enough to sit down for a few minutes between shows and share some stories and words of wisdom regarding the world of comedy.  So, check out the latest episode of Behind The Funny...
Also, I somehow have 12+ shows in the next 10 days.

Wednesday (tonight) I'm rocking the Re-Up Comedy Showcase at Jazzy's in Buffalo, then doing 5 shows opening for Chas Elstner at The Comedy Club in Rochester this weekend, then 12:30am Sunday is a comedy show at the Buffalo Lebowski Festival (comedy on bowling lanes, can't argue with that), Sunday night is the Rochester/Buffalo Comedy SWAP at Boulder, Tuesday doing a corporate gig with Jamie Lissow, Wednesday opening for Tim Joyce at The Buffalo Irish Center (plus Gusto coverboy Rick Matthews) then co-hosting open-mic at Merge, Thursday is a day off although I'll probably swing by MODE, then down to John Carrol University on Friday to open for Kyle Cease.  Here's a poster for the Tim Joyce show:
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No excuses, come out to a freakin' show!  Full details on all the shows available on my calendar page.  Now - let's see how well I can balance all of this on top of my job and grad school....

CW
 
 
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I'm VERY excited to announce 2 shows I'll be producing over Thanksgiving weekend with the return of Buffalo native STEVE WILSON!  Strangely enough, I actually met Steve in LA this past summer at The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club and didn't even realize he was from Buffalo until we got talking.... then we were like, shit, let's do a show together.... so, here you have it:

WHAT:
Comedian Steve Wilson, featuring Chet Wild, hosted by Rick Matthews
WHEN:
2 shows Thanksgiving Weekend
Friday 11/27 - 10:30pm
Saturday 11/28 - 10:30pm
WHERE:
Merge Restaraunt (http://www.MergeBuffalo.com)
439 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY
TICKETS:
$15/presale (available at Merge Restaraunt)
$20/door

FACEBOOK EVENT LINK

Below's a compilation of some of Steve's work to get your comedic taste buds wet.... stop by at Merge and get your tickets now!
In other news... THANKS TO EVERYONE who made it out to "Chet Wild's Comedy Showcase: College Comic Showdown" this past Thursday.... 85+ audience with a slew of fantastic performances.  Details on the November showcase will be out soon!  Click either picture below for a larger version.
Lastly, I'll be performing at a special benefit, LaughStock, which will raise money to fight hunger in Rochester (yes, I understand it's funny because I'm fat).  $5 donation, 8pm, this Sunday, at The Comedy Club - also features a bunch of other very talented WNY comics - come on out.

Check out my calendar for a slew of shows over the next 3 weeks as well, hope to see you at at least one of them!

CW