I just got back from the show I MC'd (is it emceed? Someone let me know which one to use, and I'll stick with that) at the Funny Bone. Andi Smith, Brett Clawson, Jeremy Essig joined forces to make The Disappointments. Jason Kantor was supposed to be there too, but was not. I saw him a couple of weeks ago during an Industry night, very funny.
Anyway, back to me. Oh yeah, Greg Warren stopped by and did some time too.
The show was good. Matt told me to do five (I went a little long) and bring up Greg first. My set was good, later Greg told me I should slow down, he said the crowd seem to be trying to catch up to me. It was cool to get advice from a pro, especially since I didn't have to ask. I always feel like I'm imposing, but since he offered it freely, he must have wanted to, or he thought I sucked and didn't want to have to sit through that again... My brother told me I was too loud, which was strange, because the entire time on stage I couldn't hear myself, and I had the reoccuring fear that the mic was getting plugged and unplugged... My announcements were good. I didn't do anything between Greg and Andi, and I only mentioned tipping the waitstaff between Andi and Brett. After Brett I plugged the website and the myspace. After it was all said and done, I reminded the audience of both, said everyone's name and got the heck off stage. Janine said my announcements were good, and that she was sorry she missed my set. Even some of the waitstaff thought I did a good job. I feel warm and fuzzy inside. Of course that could be the Taco Bell Chilito (Chili Cheese Burrito).
Disempowered
The scattering flock
Dances in a fever
At the Castle Rock
Have you ever emceed? I'd love advice. All you have to do is email me.