REVIEW: Laughs on Fairmount @ Urban Saloon

Laughs on Fairmount is a free show that offers Philly's working comics a chance to hone their acts for the weekend.

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REVIEW: Laughs on Fairmount @ Urban Saloon

POSTED: Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 12:00 PM

Filed Under: Comedy Stand-up

(Alex Pearlman)

Around 9 p.m. last night I stopped in to visit the Laughs on Fairmount open mic, which is happening every Monday in the Urban Saloon's (2120 Fairmount Ave., 215-232-5359) back room. Co-hosted by Carolyn Busa and Mary Radzinski, Laughs on Fairmount is a free show that offers Philly's working comics a chance to hone their acts for the weekend. The room is comfortable with an outstanding ambiance and, for a Monday, usually has a pretty decent turnout.

Aaron Hertzog talked about how the Welfare System and crappy jobs inherently bring out the worst qualities in people. Luke Giordano joked about his neurotic preoccupation with fratty Nickelback fans. Matt Lally told a hilarious story about buying rubbers at Wal-Mart on a day when the aisles seemed to be flooded with old couples and Catholic Kindergarten daytrips.

Laughs on Fairmount is open to first-time comics, but is also one of the better free shows to check out if you're just a comedy fan looking for some Recession Era free entertainment. The Saloon has yummy grub and a solid selection of drink specials. So next Monday jangle your spurs, push through the swinging double doors and order yourself up a Sioux City Sarsaparilla.

Wow, I need to get a life.

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