When I first started doing stand-up, I realized that there's a good number of relatively talented, yet unknown, comics in Western NY.  2 months back I started talking with some comics after open mics about the idea of forming a stand-up troupe to gig around colleges and bars as well as to develop a camaraderie with local comedians that are out to support the work of each other.  After getting some buy-in, I put together Rust Belt Comedy - a group of 5 Buffalo-based comedians.  We're going to pilot the idea this spring with a handful of college/bar/club gigs and if it goes well, I'll look to expand booking in the Fall.  If it tanks, well - it's an effort that I truly feel needs to be made anyway.  It's time to make (more of) a scene in WNY.  Becker has a second room up n' running at Casey's in Buffalo, Rochester has a new comedy club, now I'm looking to do my part.  

I should make one thing clear... I'm not out to make a comic-clique... If this thing ends up working out, it's my hope to give some guest spots to Buffalo/Rochester/Toronto comics and maybe even do a Rust Belt showcase or 2 . . . small steps first though!

So, check it out at www.RustBeltComedy.com and let me know what you think, what you like, suggestions, etc.  Thanks in advance for the support.

CW