Look at the picture below... It is me, last night, after a comedy show in the Allentown part of Buffalo....
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Following the "Doin' Time Xmas Comedy Show" I walked out to my car, covered lightly in snow.  As I went to brush the snow off, I found the most happiest of holiday gifts on my windshield... a parking ticket.  HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 

But what could this ticket be for?  I was parked in a legal spot and it was after parking meter hours, my inspection is within date, my car is in check...

I got a $30 ticket for "parking more than 12 inches from the curb"... are you SHITTING ME?!?  Look at the picture above... LOOK AT IT!!!  I drew a white arrow to highlight the area of concern.  Has Buffalo become sooo desperate for ticket money that they now have cops going about with rulers, like an anal-retentive OCD high school English teacher checking margins on a paper?  I didn't have a ruler so I can't tell you exactly how car away I was from the curb, but if this was an NFL game, the refs would be calling for the chains. 

Unreal. 
 
 
As you probably noticed from the main page, I've been adding some updates to the website.  In addition to the new flash intro, I've added a bunch of photos on the photos page and have quite a few new dates for 2010 on the calendar.  With the downtime over the holidays, I'll probably update the website a bit more.  Be on the lookout for a new "Behind The Funny" episode soon.

Also, the lineup for the next edition of "Chet Wild's Comedy Showcase" has been announced.  Check the poster below for details and please join the facebook event if you plan on attending.  It's going to be an awesome show, we'll be filming it for MYTV-18, and it's free admission!
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I'm working on a summer tour concept with Stu Baker and some other comic friends spread throughout the country.  The basic idea is to do a few strings of shows: one west coast, one midwest, and one easta coast.  We're working on a theme and the logo to the left is aconcept we’re considering for the tour. Everyone knows that when a comedian is on tour, he or she eats a lot of cheeseburgers. We plan to find the best burger joints along the way and will seek out the best cheeseburger in every city we perform in. We’ll be putting up YouTube videos of our exploits doing comedy and eating burgers.

So, what I need from you is feedback... love the idea?  hate it?  Indifferent?  Suggestions?  Please, tell me!  Just click "comments" up above in blue and let me know what you think, thanks!
Also, Rust Belt Comedy is putting on a show at The Blue Wall in South Buffalo this Thursday... it's going to be quite the kickass show, I suggest you be there (see poster below).  Also, there's a picture from the Alfred University gig where I opened for J. Chris Newberg.  Good times.
 
 
INFO FOR COMICS: Submissions to be considered for the January edition of "Chet Wild's Comedy Showcase" at The Comedy Club in Rochester are now being taken.  This showcase will be filmed and sets may be aired on MY-TV.  E-mails should be sent to me no later than 12noon this Sunday.  Full information is available on the Open Mic & Showcase page.
First off, shout outs to Alfred University for this past weekend.  I had a blast opening for J. Chris Newberg this past weekend... even if I was introduced as "Child Wet" instead of "Chet Wild."  I will probably post a YouTube clip of that soon.

This Thursday (7:30pm) and Friday (7:30pm  & 10pm) I'll be opening for Bobby Slayton at The Comedy Club in Rochester.  Bobby just filmed a new 1-hour special for Showtime last month and if you haven't seen him live... well, let's just say there's a reason they call him "The Pitbull of Comedy."  I'm really pumped for these shows and am hoping I can get him to sit down for an episode of Behind The Funny.  If you're in town, make sure you get your tickets now, as the club anticipates these being sell-out shows.
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On Saturday at 7:00pm I'll be hosting "BS Live" at Buffalo State College, a Saturday Night Live style sketch show that is serving as a final project for graduates of the Television Films Arts program.  Here's the show description:

If you can imagine Saturday Night Live meets Buffalo State, then you’ve got the idea. Television and Films Arts (TFA) majors have written scripts, produced videos, and coordinated all phases of a live TV show to be taped in front of a studio audience.

The show’s executive producer is Brooke Rewa, a TFA graduating senior who worked closely with a Communication Department advance production class for all technical support. BS Live will showcase hilarious skits and pre-produced videos. The show’s host, student and local comedy club performer Chet Wild, will keep the audience entertained between acts.

The show is looking to be pretty kickass.  I've seen the short films they've put together for the show and they are killer.  Plus, you get to see me host, do stand-up, and hopefully (not) forget any of my lines in the 3 sketches I'm in.  The show starts at 7:00pm.  Get there early to ensure a seat, there's no set ticket price, just donations at the door.

Just for fun, if you haven't seen it - watch the new video put out by Muppet Studio.... it's The Muppets taking on Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"... Animal's part is an instant classic.  Enjoy.
Lastly, I've updated my calendar with a bunch of shows for 2010.  Take a look.... catch ya at a show soon!

CW