The Comedy Green Room April 2025 Newsletter
- David Reuben
- Mar 9
- 7 min read
Updated: Apr 1
Twenty Four years of The Comedy Green Room dot com!
The "Comedy Spotlight" is Mr. Mark Walker
On March 5, 2025 Mark Christian Walker passed away in his home in Turo Nova Scotia!
A great comic and impressionist Mark was always there to lend a hand with any article I was writing. He had an encyclopedic memory of all things comedy.
This is a devastating loss for Canadian Comedy... RIP Sir
January 14, 1964 - March 5, 2025
I totally enjoyed writing this article about Mark Christian Walker back in 2022. I hate that I have to repost in under the saddest of circumstances... RIP Mark you were one of the good ones in the "Business Of Comedy"
The Nubian Comedy Revue: Presented by Mr. Kenny Robinson
30th Anniversary Show!
Sunday April 27th 8:30pm Yuk Yuk's Toronto
To buy tickets
Mention you found out about The Nubian Comedy Revue on www.thecomedygreenroom.com
Comedy Monday NIght:
Comedy Monday Night Presents:
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON – A Twentieth Anniversary Show
Monday April 21, 2025, 7:30 PM
Modern Love YYC
613-11 Ave SW
Calgary
Tickets, $20.00
Celebrate the rich history of Canada’s longest running and number one open mic comedy show, Comedy Monday Night, with some of our favorite comics spanning the past two decades!
The evening promises hilarious and heart-warming moments presented by comedy stars from across the wide world of Comedy Monday Night, and a few surprises!
TICKETS!
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My pal James Moore from Comedy Monday Night is on the radio
Comedy Monday Night would like to take this opportunity to Thank Lisa Wilton & CKUA Radio, for sitting down for a brief conversation about our upcoming 20thanniversary!— at Modern Love YYC.
We even had a few minutes to reminisce about a few of the best moments and big names that stopped by CMN, over the years!
Thank you Lisa!
Can’t tell you how much we appreciate it!
To listen to the radio interview:
Mention you found out about Comedy Monday Night on www.thecomedygreenroom.com
The Comedy Green Room dot com "Hall Of Fame":
The First Inductee into The Comedy Green Room's "Hall Of Fame" is Ms. Marla Lukofsky
For over 50 years (she started when she was a fetus), Marla Lukofsky has performed her stand-up comedy and music in every major city in Canada, the United States, England and Scotland. She's shared the bill with the likes of Jim Carrey, Sherri Shepherd and Howie Mandel. Marla's television credits include Evening at the Improv, and The Alan Thicke Show.
Not only is Marla a multi-talented stand-up comic, musician, and singer. Marla is a groundbreaking Canadian Entertainer and opened many doors for other female Canadian comics.
More importantly, Marla is a kind, generous and caring human who gives her time to a lifetime of friends.
Let's welcome the first inductee, Marla Lukofsky, into The Comedy Green Room's "Hall Of Fame"!
More details to follow in 2025
To find out more about Ms. Marla Lukofsky Click Here
Marla Lukofsky at The Comedy Bar 2017 Photo by Joanne Riven
The Second Inductee into The Comedy Green Room's "Hall Of Fame" is Mr. Kenny Robinson
Kenny is a legend in Canadian Comedy, he has toured from one end of Canada to the other entertaining audiences since the 1980's. For thirty years he has produced and hosted the Nubian Comedy Revue. Many Canadian and American Comedy Stars have cut their teeth on this show..
Mr. Robinson has toured throughout Canada, the USA, the UK and South Africa.. Kenny says; "Political Comedy is my CRACK and I think I do it as well as ANYONE in the country. My act is a bit on the extreme side, so audiences have been about the same wherever I perform. 85% Digging ME...15% HATING ME." Kenny Robinson's ability to walk full rooms has become folklore in the Canadian Comedy Community."
Kenny and I have been friends of over 41 years, we first bonded over our mutual love of Jazz and Blues and comedy. He is a mentor to me and hundreds of other Canadian Comics. Most importantly Kenny is a loyal friend who I consider part of my family.
Let's welcome the first inductee, Kenny Robinson, into The Comedy Green Room's "Hall Of Fame"!
More details to follow in 2025
To find out more about Mr. Kenny Robinson Click Here
The Comedy Green Room Blog has been selected by The FeedSpot panelist as one of the Top 20 Stand Up Comedy Blogs on the web.
The Funnies:
A new cartoon every month from "The Funnies"!
The brainchild of Mr. Hans Yadav, "The Funnies" is a newsletter that curates the best web comics from the best indie comic artists in the world. 95% of the newsletter's revenue goes directly to the artists, to support them in doing what they love.
April 2025 Cartoon: Loose Parts
Artist: Dave Blazek
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loosepartsguy/
For more information on “The Funnies” or to subscribe visit:
https://funnies.page/?ref=thecomedygreenroom and get your exclusive promo code!
Mention you found out about The Funnies on www.thecomedygreenroom.com
Canadian Comedy Hall Of Fame:
The CCHOF is a registered NFP:
The CCHOF is a registered NFP whose mandate is “to celebrate, promote and preserve Canadian Achievements in comedy.”
For more information on The Canadian Comedy Hall Of Fame
Mention you found out about the CCHOF on www.thecomedygreenroom.com
Classic Adams:
Classic Adams is a new weekly blog from my friend Mr. Paul Adams. Paul is a stand-up comic, author, and now blogger. Follow his weekly adventures in comedy, drinking coffee, and reading books.
Mention you found out about Classic Adams on www.thecomedygreenroom.com
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Victor the Daydreamer by Comic/Magician Vito D'Amico
A children's book for kids with dyslexia! Mr. D'Amico himself deals with dyslexia/ dyscalculia and has been a touring comic for 25 years. He added magic to his act 5 years ago and enjoys the crowd interaction. Originally from Toronto, ON Canada he now resides in St. Thomas, ON Canada with his wife and family.
Thank you, Bill Davern, for the wonderful Promo Video about Vito D'Amico's book.
To order "Victor the Daydreamer" contact Vito at vitodamico007@gmail.com The book is only $20 Cdn plus shipping. A great Holiday gift for any child.
Mention you found out about Victor the Daydreamer on www.thecomedygreenroom.com
Diary of a Locked Down Comedian:
Ever wondered what a comedian does when the world comes to a standstill due to a global pandemic, and the entire arts industry grinds to a halt? Wonder no more! Paul Adams has diarized his experiences of lockdown, coffees, books, and his love of music in his debut book, "Diary of a Locked Down Comedian". For more information visit: www.PaulAdamsComedy.com/diary or Amazon UK
Mention you found out about Diary of a Locked Down Comedian on www.thecomedygreenroom.com
I first met Paul Adams through his father, comedy writer Charlie Adams. Charlie was the first UK comic on The Comedy Green Room dot com. Charlie suggested I check out his son, stand-up comic Paul Adams.
We hit it off and Paul was invited to perform at The HogTown Comedy Festival (TM) in Toronto ON Canada. Paul decided to move to Toronto and performed in comedy clubs and bars throughout Canada and the USA for about 2 years. Paul's clean and funny comedy style was a refreshing change to the Toronto Comedy Community from 2004 to 2006.
Mr. Paul Adams new book Diary of a Locked Down Comedian is a funny, charming, and insightful look into his pandemic experience. Check it out!
Unsigned Only Music Competition Is Now Unsigned Only Music Awards
Celebrating Independent Artists From All Over The World
March 10, 2025 – In a major shift, the renowned Unsigned Only Music Competition is evolving to become the Unsigned Only Music Awards, signaling an exciting new chapter for the global community of emerging artists.
For over a decade, Unsigned Only has provided an invaluable platform for independent musicians, offering them the chance to showcase their talent to industry professionals, win cash prizes, and gain exposure on a global scale. The transformation to the Unsigned Only Music Awards goes beyond a simple name change — it marks a broader, more inclusive recognition of exceptional musical talent and aims to help unsigned musicians break into the mainstream music industry while awarding their unique contributions to the world of music.
“We are thrilled to unveil the Unsigned Only Music Awards as the next chapter in our mission to empower and celebrate independent musicians," said Candace Avery and Jim Morgan, Founders of Unsigned Only. “This marks the next step in a journey we began 12 years ago, and we are excited to award independent musicians for the talent, passion, and dedication that they pour into their work.”
The Unsigned Only Music Awards will continue to offer an incredible lineup of judges consisting of well-known music artists and high-profile industry professionals. More categories have been added, and each category will have one winner, such as Best Rock Artist, Best Country Artist, Best Latin Artist, etc. – as well as Best Male Vocalist and Best Female Vocalist. One artist will be named Artist of The Year and will be awarded a $20,000 cash (US) prize plus studio time at the renowned Church Studio in Tulsa, OK. All winners will be awarded a stunning custom, abstract sculpture/award designed by Society Awards, known for designing and manufacturing high-profile entertainment awards, such as the Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and more. Receiving such a prestigious award is a milestone for an artist, reflecting their dedication, creativity, and hard work – and will empower and motivate them to continue striving for excellence.
Judges include an array of high-profile musical artists including Aimee Mann, LeAnn Rimes, Robert Smith (The Cure), Jill Scott, Ruthie Foster, Chris Culos (O.A.R.), The Devil Makes Three, Janiva Magness, Miles Kane, I Am They, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Chaerin Kim, and more. Also included are industry professionals from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Seattle Times, DownBeat, Guitar World, Pandora, Yahoo, and many more.
Unsigned Only is sponsored by The Church Studio, Play MPE, and Music Business Registry.
For more information, including how to enter, visit https://unsignedonly.com/
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