A couple of months ago, my friend Andrew started doing a weekly comedy show at the Hooters Casino in South Park (in south Seattle). He’s been after me to go since it started, but when I go out for comedy on Wednesdays it’s usually because I’m going to the open mic at Laughs in Kirkland. Last night, I finally went.
Comedy… at Hooters? Really? Yes.
I’ll admit it: I was a little bit skeptical that a Hooters Casino would work as a comedy venue, especially since it’s a free show. Wouldn’t the potential audience be distracted by the slot machines, the table games, and — let us not forget — the boobies?
My skepticism turned out to be unfounded. The Hooters Casino in South Park is a great place for comedy. Andrew does a phenomenal job as the host, and he books incredibly high quality professionals; last night’s show included the very funny Brian Boshes, Rodger Lizaola, and Brian Moote. I definitely recommend checking it out.
Oh yeah: there are Hooter girls, too.
Superstar on the rise
A final word about Mr. Andrew J. Rivers, esquire. Andrew and I goof around a lot, with a lot of name-calling back and forth; I expect that to continue, and wouldn’t have it any other way. But before I resume pumping up his Google pagerank as Seattle’s gayest comedian, I want to briefly note for the record that he is kicking some serious ass on the Seattle comedy scene. He’s accomplished a lot, and the fact is that he’s done it with integrity despite the occasional slings and arrows of the profession. I’m proud to call him my friend.
Andrew, I hope you become a huge star and let me ride your coattails. I’ll tell people I knew you back in the day, up in Seattle, before you became a national headliner banging Tiger-esque amounts of celebrity veej.
Thanks for the write up, I was expecting pictures though. You can send me copies of the ones that were from AFTER the show over email. lol.
Andrew J Rivers
December 18th, 2009