Matt Bergman is a traveling comic, who has a Dry Bar special and has appeared on Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy Central Live and can be heard on Sirius XM.
Matt will be in Louisville to headline a show at the Aloft Louisville Downtown on Thursday, Sept. 16, before heading to Indianapolis to headline at Helium Comedy Club. Joining Matt will be Louisville favorites Jake Hovis and Hillary Boston.
Tickets to the Aloft show are $15 and are available here.
Matt took the time to answer 5 Questions from Louisville Laughs.
Louisville Laughs: Your Dry Bar Comedy special video on YouTube has dozens of comments saying how funny it is and then several asking why you don’t just shave your head. How does that feel?
Hahah. You know … I agree, actually. Oddly enough, I started buzzing my hair after the special/before the comments. I always record my sets on audio but very rarely on video, so I didn’t realize how bad it had gotten. I should’ve just worn a hat.
What was it like filming the clean comedy special in Utah?
The folks that run Dry Bar are class acts and so nice. I thought for sure it was the early stages of converting me to Mormonism, but I’ve yet to receive any pamphlets.
I’m not necessarily clean but can do clean, so I was a little reluctant back when they were 45-minute specials but once it was 20-25, I figured, “Why not get harassed about my hair?”
You studied Criminal Justice in college. Does any of that come in handy in your career as a comedian?
Not really. I mean, I know when someone could probably be arrested for public intoxication in the crowd. Other than that the degree was an excuse to not grow up for another four years
What is your advice to people starting out in comedy?
Spend times in your local club, observe, don’t be a psycho, go do other things to help your creativity. There’s a version of you in every city, so you’re not that unique.
If you’re lucky enough to get paid to travel, get out of the hotel and explore the city.
What is your comedy horror story?
I opened for the Goo Goo Dolls, who are from Buffalo and so great.
Unfortunately, it was a surprise that a comic was opening and it was 15 minutes of chatter and confusion.
Nobody booed, and they were all standing (no seats) so in my narrative I got a standing ovation!
Louisville Laughs has a lot going on this week. Here is a breakdown of what’s on tap, including a free comedy class for new comics. We also have a Promo Code sprinkled in so you can save money.
Join us at Planet of the Tapes for the Second Sunday Showcase with headliner Andy Imlay, of Evansville.
Andy, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 18 months, spreads his Palsy Positive message across the country through comedy. Andy is a husband, father and a Superman Super Fan, who has headlined the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Ill.
The show will be hosted by June Dempsey and includes comedians Kris Izzi from Evansville and Louisville comics Mike Nilsson, Nathaniel Potts-Wells, Lena Beamish and Lucas Murphy.
Tickets are $10. Guests must provide proof of Covid vaccination to attend the show.
Planet of the Tapes is a unique full-service bar, performance venue and cinema lounge that also offers DVD rentals.
Louisville Laughs has a great Comedy Night showcase planned for you at Gravely Brewing Co., featuring comedian Andy Flemingfrom Chicago.
Andy is sleeveless and hilarious and is the producer of the weekly showcase The Two-Hour Comedy Hour, and producer and co-host of Comedy Secrets.
Also on the show are Zach Wycuff and Gretchen Schultz from Cincinnati; Simon Fraser from Columbus, Ohio; and Louisville’s Mike Nilsson, SugaRae and Mz Johnson. Your host is Creig Ewing.
Enjoy a night of laughs, fresh beer and food from Mayan Street Food.
If you have a group coming, reach out to Louisville Laughs at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com and we will reserve a table.
Louisville Laughs has a special show planned for Sept. 16 at Aloft Louisville Downtown with headliner Matt Bergman.
Matt has appeared on Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy Central Live and has a Dry Bar Comedy Special. He also can be heard on SiriusXM.
Matt will be in Louisville for one night only before heading to Indianapolis to headline at Helium Comedy Club. Joining him will be comic RJ Ryan, a veteran of the World Series of Comedy.
Tickets are $15. Food and drinks are available at the Corner bar in the comfortable Aloft lobby.
For $5 off each ticket, use the Promo Code MATT.
Sept. 17 — Never Say Die Comedy Hour (or Two), 8 p.m.
Matt Bergman is a traveling comic, who has a Dry Bar special and has appeared on Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy Central Live and can be heard on Sirius XM.
Matt will be in Louisville to headline a show at the Aloft Louisville Downtown on Thursday, Sept. 16, before heading to Indianapolis to headline at Helium Comedy Club. Tickets to the Aloft show are $15 and are available here.
Matt took the time to answer 5 Questions from Louisville Laughs.
Louisville Laughs: Your Dry Bar Comedy special video on YouTube has dozens of comments saying how funny it is and then several asking why you don’t just shave your head. How does that feel?
Hahah. You know … I agree, actually. Oddly enough, I started buzzing my hair after the special/before the comments. I always record my sets on audio but very rarely on video, so I didn’t realize how bad it had gotten. I should’ve just worn a hat.
What was it like filming the clean comedy special in Utah?
The folks that run Dry Bar are class acts and so nice. I thought for sure it was the early stages of converting me to Mormonism, but I’ve yet to receive any pamphlets.
I’m not necessarily clean but can do clean, so I was a little reluctant back when they were 45-minute specials but once it was 20-25, I figured, “Why not get harassed about my hair?”
You studied Criminal Justice in college. Does any of that come in handy in your career as a comedian?
Not really. I mean, I know when someone could probably be arrested for public intoxication in the crowd. Other than that the degree was an excuse to not grow up for another four years
What is your advice to people starting out in comedy?
Spend times in your local club, observe, don’t be a psycho, go do other things to help your creativity. There’s a version of you in every city, so you’re not that unique.
If you’re lucky enough to get paid to travel, get out of the hotel and explore the city.
What is your comedy horror story?
I opened for the Goo Goo Dolls, who are from Buffalo and so great.
Unfortunately, it was a surprise that a comic was opening and it was 15 minutes of chatter and confusion.
Nobody booed, and they were all standing (no seats) so in my narrative I got a standing ovation!
Carmen Morales is at The Caravan Comedy Club Thursday-Saturday.
The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy
How to sign up for open mics in the Louisville area as well as a list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom)
8 p.m. — Comedy By The Bridge presents Brent Terhune, NOCO Arts Center, Jeffersonville, Ind. Tickets
8 p.m. — Never Say Die Comedy Hour (or Two) comedy show with Tim Northern and open mic, Never Say Die bar. To sign up to perform, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com or message Louisville Laughs on Facebook.
7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic Sign up in advance at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com or message Louisville Laughs on Facebook
7 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy: Late Sunday Matinee featuring Mandee McKelvey. With open mic after. KaijuFree
7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic Sign up in advance at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com or message Louisville Laughs on Facebook
9:30 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic KaijuShow up and sign up
TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS
Sundays — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter
Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign up
Sundays — Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Every first and third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by messaging Louisville Laughs on Facebook or emailing LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com
Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 8 p.m. Fully vaccinated individuals can message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.
Tuesdays — Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. Show up and sign up. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Message Chris Bowman or Full Circle Comedy on Facebook with questions.
Thursdays — Thursday Night Comedy Bites. The Bard’s Town. Show at 8 p.m.
Thursdays — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Show up and sign up. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9. For information, message the Dog + Mouse House Facebook page.
Fridays — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. Every third Friday of the month. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com
Louisville Laughs has a lot of great comedy shows coming. Here is a breakdown of what’s on tap in August, including a free comedy class for new comics. It also has a Promo Code sprinkled in so you can save money.
Join us at Planet of the Tapes for the Second Sunday Showcase with headliner Andy Imlay, of Evansville.
Andy, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 18 months, spreads his Palsy Positive message across the country through comedy. Andy is a husband, father and a Superman Super Fan, who has headlined the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Ill.
The show will be hosted by June Dempsey and includes comedians Kris Izzi from Evansville and Louisville comics Mike Nilsson, Nathaniel Potts-Wells, Zana Carter, Neil Carter and Lucas Murphy.
Tickets are $10. Guests must provide proof of Covid vaccination to attend the show.
Planet of the Tapes is a unique full-service bar, performance venue and cinema lounge that also offers DVD rentals.
Louisville Laughs has a great Comedy Night showcase planned for you at Gravely Brewing Co., featuring comedian Andy Flemingfrom Chicago.
Andy is the producer of the weekly showcase The Two-Hour Comedy Hour, and producer and co-host of Comedy Secrets.
Also on the show are Zach Wycuff and Gretchen Schultz from Cincinnati; Simon Fraser from Columbus, Ohio; and Louisville’s Mike Nilsson, SugaRae and Mz Johnson. Your host is Creig Ewing.
Enjoy a night of laughs, fresh beer and food from Mayan Street Food.
If you have a group coming, reach out to Louisville Laughs at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com and we will reserve a table.
Louisville Laughs has a special show planned for Sept. 16 at Aloft Louisville Downtown with headliner Matt Bergman.
Matt has appeared on Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy Central Live and has a Dry Bar Comedy Special. He also can be heard on SiriusXM.
Matt will be in Louisville for one night only before heading to Indianapolis to headline at Helium Comedy Club. Joining him will be comic RJ Ryan, a veteran of the World Series of Comedy.
Tickets are $15. Food and drinks are available at the Corner bar in the comfortable Aloft lobby.
For $5 off each ticket, use the Promo Code MATT.
Sept. 17 — Never Say Die Comedy Hour (or Two), 8 p.m.
Louisville Laughs and The Caravan Comedy Club are teaming up to offer a free comedy class aimed at new comics.
Instructors include comedian Keith McGill, The Caravan’s Dana Miller and Louisville Laughs’ Creig Ewing.
Topics include mic etiquette, stage presence, club etiquette and how to find stage time. If you would like to participate, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com.
Our Sunday Standup Showcase in The Bard’s Town upstairs theatre lounge features comic Andrew Rudick from Cincinnati.
Andrew is a regular performer at Go Bananas Comedy Club, Liberty Funny Bone and Helium Comedy Club; in addition to clubs and venues across the country.
Also on the show are Cincinnati comic Cali Botkin and Louisville’s Daniel Craig Williams, Crystal Phoenix, Annam Choudhry, Hillary Boston, Kyle McGlothlin, Jake Macias and host June Dempsey.
How to sign up for open mics in the Louisville area as well as a list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom)
8 p.m. — Comedy By The Bridge presents Brent Terhune, NOCO Arts Center, Jeffersonville, Ind. Tickets
8 p.m. — Never Say Die Comedy Hour (or Two) open mic Never Say Die bar. To sign up to perform, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com or message Louisville Laughs on Facebook.
7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic Sign up in advance at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com or message Louisville Laughs on Facebook
Sundays — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter
Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign up
Sundays — Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Every first and third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by messaging Louisville Laughs on Facebook or emailing LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com
Tuesdays — Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. Show up and sign up. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Message Chris Bowman or Full Circle Comedy on Facebook with questions.
Thursdays — Thursday Night Comedy Bites. The Bard’s Town. Show at 8 p.m.
Thursdays — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Show up and sign up. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9. For information, message the Dog + Mouse House Facebook page.
Fridays — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. Every third Friday of the month. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com
How to sign up for open mics in the Louisville area as well as a list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom)
UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS
Wednesday, Aug. 25
7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Jeff Toy and special guest Jake Hovis, The Caravan LouisvilleTickets
8:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 7:30.
7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic with special guest Mark Viola. Sign up in advance at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com or message Louisville Laughs on Facebook
7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic Sign up in advance at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com or message Louisville Laughs on Facebook
Sundays — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter
Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign up
Sundays — Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Every first and third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by messaging Louisville Laughs on Facebook or emailing LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com
Tuesdays — Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. Show up and sign up. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Message Chris Bowman or Full Circle Comedy on Facebook with questions.
Thursdays — Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Register at mistabikey.com. Show at 8 p.m.
Thursdays — Thursday Night Comedy Bites. The Bard’s Town. Show at 8 p.m.
Thursdays — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Show up and sign up. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9. For information, message the Dog + Mouse House Facebook page.
Fridays — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. Every third Friday of the month. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com
How to sign up for open mics in the Louisville area as well as a list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom)
UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS
Wednesday, Aug. 18
7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Peter Swanz and special guest Rich Ragains, The Caravan LouisvilleTickets
8 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com.
7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic with special guest Mark Viola. Sign up in advance at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com or message Louisville Laughs on Facebook
Sundays — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter
Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign up
Sundays — Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Every first and third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by messaging Louisville Laughs on Facebook or emailing LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com
Tuesdays — Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. Show up and sign up. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Message Chris Bowman or Full Circle Comedy on Facebook with questions.
Thursdays — Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Register at mistabikey.com. Show at 8 p.m.
Thursdays — Thursday Night Comedy Bites. The Bard’s Town. Show at 8 p.m.
Thursdays — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Show up and sign up. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9. For information, message the Dog + Mouse House Facebook page.
Fridays — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. Every third Friday of the month. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com
Danny Maupin is a Louisville native who performs comedy across the country and is a co-creator of the Late Late Breakfast show.
Danny has been featured in Comedy Central’s New York Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, TruTV’s High Plains Comedy Festival, The Chicago Comedy Exposition and many more.
He will be at Kaiju on Sunday for a free comedy showcase that includes Sean Smith, Reed Sedgwick, June Dempsey, Erin Dowdle, Neil Carter and host DanAlten with an open mic after.
Danny took the time to answer 5 Questions from Louisville Laughs.
Louisville Laughs:You work out of Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City. What brings you to Louisville?
Danny Maupin: This is my hometown and my lease was ending in Los Angeles during lockdown. Luckily I was able to get vaccinated shortly before that, and I decided to head back to Louisville to be with family and perform since things were open here.
But, in all honesty, that’s temporary and Sunday’s show is actually my last show in Louisville for 2021 cause I’m hitting the road later this month. Catch me while you can Kentucky!
You have been part of a lot of comedy festivals. What is the difference between agreat festival and a terrible one?
In my opinion, the standard of a great comedy festival is booking quality and diverse talent, not booking more shows than your audience can handle so audiences aren’t stretched too thin, and organizing a performers and VIP only after party every night.
We all travel from all over the country to perform, and we love meeting each other and having fun off the clock.
Your Late Late Breakfast show was called a top concept comedy show in NewYork City. Can you describe the show?
Each show features top comedians delivering their polished material while going up against a bevy of unique games and challenges designed to keep both them and the audience on their toes, providing an experience that canʼt be missed.
Pie fights, laser tag, polygraph tests — you never know! Expect anything and everything out of the ordinary, all of it held together by solid, hilarious standup comedy.
What is your comedy horror story?
Bombing with one of your comedy heroes in the audience.
How to sign up for open mics in the Louisville area as well as a list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom)
UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS
Wednesday, Aug. 11
7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Mike Nilsson and and special guest Bryce Peter, The Caravan LouisvilleTickets
8:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign-up list out at 7:30.
7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Sign up in advance at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com or message Louisville Laughs on Facebook
7 p.m. — Good Standup Comedy: Late Matinee KaijuFree
8 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com.
7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Sign up in advance at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com or message Louisville Laughs on Facebook
9:30 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic KaijuShow up and sign up
TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS
Sundays — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter
Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign up
Sundays — Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Every first and third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by messaging Louisville Laughs on Facebook or emailing LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com
Tuesdays — Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. Show up and sign up. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Message Chris Bowman or Full Circle Comedy on Facebook with questions.
Thursdays — Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Register at mistabikey.com. Show at 8 p.m.
Thursdays — Thursday Night Comedy Bites hosted by Kirk Miller. The Bard’s Town. Message Kirk Miller for a spot and details. Show at 8 p.m.
Thursdays — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Show up and sign up. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9. For information, message the Dog + Mouse House Facebook page.
Fridays — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. Every third Friday of the month. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com
