Pics from the show and party.

Brian Pohsen, Steve Byrne and Barry, Johanson and David Crowe - and the guy who owns the amazing loft we partied in till late.

Scott Thompson

Scott was doing stand-up as a new thing and he killed. The darkest material of the fest, that I've seen, and being canadian, he was cool to hang out with.

Janeane Garafola

janeane did and amazing job at Yuk Yuks last night. Unlike most American performers, she did her whole set about Canadian news. It's rare to see a Canuck do that much about Canadian politics, let alone an American whose been in town just a few days. Guy MacPhearson complains about her shows all the time, wanting her to be more polished, but what she does it the most fearless thing, allowing us to watch the creative process in front of our very eyes. And she in no way pander to Canada, as she pointed out Harper's being in support of Bush. It's not the style of comedy I would feel comfortable doing, but I was very impressed and entertained by her. And she bummed me one of her cigarettes, an "English Oval".

A REMINDER for Richard

This is what I love about stand-up. There without TV or industry types, a group of comics working it out, and the audience winning as a result. Mike B. and P-love have been vocal about comics working on the new stuff, and I do my best to lead by example, but this new wave of comics are working hard, and its great to see. I try to get everyone on the show. So far I have not had to refuse anyone. Last night I believe there were 12 guys before Erica. Sean Hall and his "Keep Your Head Up" posse are a great liason. DLo and Mark Bitton, and Jeremy Merkensnerkervonheiven are all from Sean's show at the Media Club. Seth Perry (whose return to the stage sober has been great to watch, and the momentum he creates is useful late in the show) Blue, Murray, AJ are all guys from the Cotton Club show. So the Darby Show is a good mix of a couple of comedy groups from the past, with present action at Stages and Yuks connecting up.

DLo was embarassed that taking off his shirt had not got the results he was looking for. I told him he could never wear his shirt on stage again.

Erica was determined to buy a jacket with the $$ she got for closing. She did an awesome job. The whole thing is holding up pretty well. The show ran just under THREE HOURS, and most of the audience was there for all of it. And the people that were there saw a great show.

What impact did the show have in the grand scheme of stand-up? Nothing - and everything...

Darby's Dirty Dozen!!

Blue, AJ, DLO and Erica.

Inhance BBQ

The poetess is part of "Inhance" which is a ethical investment funding wing of VanCity. Number crunchers - I called them, much to their delight. It's amazing what I get away with.

Here's some pics of the BBQ. Really great people! The pics are the boss with his wife, amazing food, Breanna coconut bowling - and me and my smoking pal (cause I can find one in any crowd!).

Unawares to them, these people have done as much as any in sustaining this comedian.

Tara Lett - BC Lion Felion

Breanna's cousin Tara,is a singer, songwriter, actor and model. Check her out at www.myspace.com/taralett

Breanna thinks a her cuz is pretty cool!!

BC LIONS Beat Alouettes!!

My niece Tara is a Felion (BC Lion Cheerleader) so she was able to get Breanna and me tickets. So we went, Bree learned all about football and we had a great time.

Rock Drummer falls on hard times...

Former drumming great Tayo has had a tough go of it lately, seen here with all his worldly possessions. His drums are gone, his home is gone, his hope is gone. Please help!! Even his sister won't help him!!