Holiday Season Show Times

Rooster T. Feathers understands that with all the family hubbub this time of year, you need to know exactly where and when to find a place to laugh, or at least to get a drink and sit in the dark. Find a little comic relief in Sunnyvale this season, but keep in mind our show schedule is a little different over the next couple of weeks.

Wednesday 12/22, New Talent Showcase, 8pm
Thursday 12/23, Home for the Holidays Showcase, 8pm
Friday 12/24, Closed
Saturday 12/25, Closed
Sunday 12/26, Home for the Holidays Showcase, 8pm

Wednesday 12/29, Mahatma Moses Comedy Tour, 8pm
Thursday 12/30, Steve White, 8pm
Friday 12/31, New Year's Eve with Steve White, 7:30pm and 10:30pm
Saturday 1/1, Steve White, 9pm
Sunday 1/2, Steve White, 8pm

Visit our Calendar Page for more information and to purchase tickets.

Don't forget, Roosters' has Coupon Amnesty December 23 and 26!

P.S. If you're feeling particularly Scrooge-y, stay home and take care of yourself!

Give the gift of laughter! Roosters has gift certificates, memberships & more

Got a comedy fan in your life? Rooster T. Feathers sells gift certificates that can be used toward admission and food or drinks! Available in a wide variety of denominations, you can call our office at 408.732.7781 to order yours. You can pay by credit card over the phone and we'll mail the certificates out to you. Or directly to your giftees if you prefer. You can also stop by the club any time that we're open to pick up a gift certificate.

Got a truly committed comedy fan in your life? Roosters also sells six-month or one-year VIR (Very Important Rooster) memberships. It's just $100 for a six-month card and $175 for an annual membership that gets you free admission to any regular. At $18 per person as the average Friday/Saturday show price, your annual VIR membership pays for itself in fewer than 10 shows, leaving approximately 250 shows you can see for FREE!

We've also got some t-shirts and canvas bags with the Roosters logo, so if you're interested in something like that just ask us! Again, call 408.732.7781 or email us at info@roostertfeathers.com for more information or to buy your gifts.

Cock-a-doodle-ho-ho-ho!

Laugh in the New Year at Rooster T Feathers!

Tickets are now on sale for New Year's Eve with headliner Steve White!

What better way to kick off 2011 than with gut-busting laughter? You couldn't possibly have a bad year after that! Enjoy a fun night in an intimate setting, and don't worry about having to fight your way to the bar...Roosters has table service. Headliner Steve White (BET, HBO, Comedy Central & more) is joined by Andy Woodhull and Sammy Obeid in a line up of clever comedy with a wide appeal.

Both shows include goody bags, noise makers, party favors and a champagne toast. The early show starts at 7:30pm and ends with celebration of "New York New Year" at 9:00pm. The 10:30pm show culminates with the welcoming of Baby New Year at midnight. Plus, the late show features a balloon drop at just the right time!

Friday, December 31

7:30pm show, $35 per person, get tickets and more info here

10:30pm show, $50 per person, get tickets and more info here

21 and over only. Two-item minimum per person. Pre-paid online sales only for New Year's Eve shows. Seats are pre-assigned on a priority basis according to date payment is received. This is a Special Event. No coupons or passes accepted.

These shows do sell out every year, so be sure to buy your tickets in time.

Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Show Times

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Cock-a-doodle-gobble!

Come on out to see Clinton Jackson from The Late Late Show, Sandy Stec, midday DJ on KEZR Mix 106.5, and Samuel Comroe! Because of the holiday, Roosters has a modified show schedule this weekend. Show times are:

• Friday 11/26, 9:00pm (doors at 8:00pm)
• Saturday 11/27, 9:00pm (doors at 8:00pm)
• Sunday 11/28, 8:00pm (doors at 7:15pm)

Purchase tickets online or call 408.736.0921 for reservations. See you at the show!

Congrats Laughing Skull Round 1 Winners

It was a sold-out show and a killer line up for The Laughing Skull Festival! But unfortunately we couldn't send everyone to Atlanta for the next round. In first place and definitely moving on to Atlanta is Roosters' favorite Andrew Norelli! In second place and also moving on to Atlanta is Don Friesen! The 3rd place finisher, Kabir "Kabeezy" Singh, will be an alternate for Atlanta in case Andrew or Don can't make it. Congratulations to the winners, and a big shout out to all the competitors for a fantastic show!

Don Friesen fans can catch him tonight through Sunday at Roosters. Andrew Norelli will be headlining in mid-January. Come check out the winners!

Update 11/20/10: Fancy slide show of the event with photos by local Sunnyvale photographer Dave Colby. Thanks Dave!


Laughing Skull Contest - Images by Dave Colby

Coupon Amnesty Announced for 11/26-11/28, 12/23 and 12/26

Bring in any Rooster T Feathers coupon, ticket or pass--whether valid or not--and we'll take it!

Laugh in the face of expiration dates...they mean nothing to us Friday November 26 through Sunday November 28, Thursday December 23 or Sunday December 26.

November 26 through 28 spotlights headliner Clinton Jackson, from Comedy Central, The Late Late Show and more. He appears with Sandy Stec from Mix 106.5 and Sam Comroe.

December 23 and 26 is the Home for the Holidays Comedy Showcase, featuring some of our favorite Bay Area, L.A. and New York comedians who have come back home for the holidays. (Get it? That's where the name comes from!) On December 23 you can see headliner Joe Klocek from Live at Gotham top off a the show hosted by Roosters' own Beth Schumann. The December 26 show features Bay area favorite Jeremy Beth Michaels in the host spot with headliner Tony Camin, from Comedy Central, The Bill Maher Show and The Marijuana-logues. Full line ups for both shows are on our Calendar.

Want to see the Friday show but your coupon is valid only for Sunday? Who cares! Bring it in anyway. That's what amnesty is all about.

We'll take expired birthday passes, old Groupon or Town Hog vouchers, expired tickets, an Entertainment Book coupon from 2007, etc. We'll even take those super-old tickets from so long ago it was before the Rooster updated his image, i.e., back in the days of the top hat and spats!

We'll also accept a Thursday ticket on a Saturday, or a pass for 10:30 at the 8pm or 9pm show, etc. Sorry, we don't take competitors coupons tho.

You have to call to make reservations; We don't accept coupons through the Web site. Just call 408.736.0921 to leave your reservation details.

Welcome Groupon Members! Got Questions? Answers here!

We're excited to welcome new Groupon members to The Roost! Roosters was named 2010 Best Comedy Club by the SF Gate, so you're at the right place! We've got some fantastic shows coming up over the next few months sure to tickle your gizzard.

Here's answers to some frequently asked questions:

• Roosters is in the fun business! We have a relaxed atmosphere and intimate showroom where you're never too far from the stage. Our dress code is casual but feel free to get dressed to the nines! Roosters is perfect for date night, birthday celebrations, bachelor/bachelorette parties or any other reason to get out of the coop. But no one really needs a reason to laugh, do they? They just need a laugh!
• We have hilarious pro shows Thursdays through Sundays with headliners seen on Leno, Letterman, Conan, Kimmel, Ferguson, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing and more! Your Groupon is valid for any of those shows, unless it is a Special Event (see below).
• You must be 21 and over only, and we're strict about that. You'll need to have a valid government issued photo ID, like a drivers license, military ID, passport or CA ID if you are lucky enough to be young or look young!
• We have a two-item minimum purchase per person policy. That can be either food or drinks and it doesn't have to be alcohol. We have a full bar, a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages and a limited food menu. There's a link to our food/beverage menu on our home page (www.RoosterTFeathers.com) or find it through a link on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RoosterTFeathers or just click here. If you're looking to make an evening of it with a nice dinner before the show, there are plenty of nearby restaurants, including PF Changs, Chipotle, Pasta Pomodora and, now open across the street, Five Guys Burgers and Pizza My Heart, among others.
• Special Events are dates like New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day. Sometimes if a really big name comes through Roosters (like Dana Carvey or Christopher Titus), we make it a Special Event. Unlike other clubs, we don't make every weekend a Special Event just to keep you from using your Groupon! Any Special Event would be listed on our Web site, in-house calendar, outgoing voice message, etc. so it should be pretty obvious.
• We have unlimited free parking. Parking is available on the street in front of the club, on the side streets, in our next door neighbor's lot, and in the shopping center just across the street from us.
• To redeem your Groupon, just call us at 408.736.0921 to make a reservation and mention the Groupon. You can find information about our upcoming shows on the Calendar on our Web site, but you can't redeem your Groupon there.
• It is General Admission seating with a Groupon, so that just means that the earlier you arrive for the show the more seating options will be available. Also, you need to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the show start time or you could lose your spot if we're sold out.
• You can connect with us on Facebook and Youtube (some videos there featuring the comics that perform at Roosters) and follow us on Twitter (username @RoosterTF) to find out more about the club, our shows, special promotions, comedy news and other fun stuff!
• We're fun and relaxed, but if your idea of fun is to come to a comedy show and talk loudly with your friends, heckle the comedians or just plain scowl, this is not the comedy club for you!

Have other questions? Call us at 408.736.0921. You might have to leave a message, but we WILL call you back. Or you can send an email to info@roostertfeathers.com.

Cock-a-doodle-doo!

Congratulations Giant Celebration VIR Winners!

The Rooster was so happy about the San Francisco Giants winning the 2010 World Series, he had a moment of weakness and decided to give away the store! Well, not the whole store. Six lucky winners received a VIR (Very Important Rooster) card valid for six-months free entry to Roosters. How about a hand for Joan A., Joe G., Heather K., Vanessa C., Aurelia S. and Krystal C.! We hope to see a lot of these folks over the next six months.

Your chance to win is just around the corner. Get on our email list and look for our next contest announcement. Sign up in the box on this page or go to www.RoosterTFeathers.com and look for the sign up box at the bottom of the home page.

Roosters Celebrates the 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants!

Go Giants! Stand up comedians often feel like misfits and castaways, so we're doubly happy!
This week, November 3 through 7, Roosters will be giving away 6 months of free entry to Roosters at every show! That's right, six lucky folks will win a Roosters VIR membership just for coming out on to see a show on this very special occasion. All you have to do is fill out a comment card with your full contact info and dump that in our bucket at the end of the night and you could be a winner, just like the San Francisco Giants!

Roosters' is also celebrating with a very special Giant's drink menu. Enjoy a Giant-ini or a Giant Celebration. Or just kick back with a Louisville Slugger or a 7th Inning Stretch. These drinks will only be available for a limited time, so get in here to get a taste before they are going, going, gone!

Intro to Stand Up Class Scheduled for Wed Dec 1

All you need to know to get started in stand up comedy! If you're thinking about getting on stage for the first time or you've tried your jokes out on an audience or two, this is the class for you. We want to help you speed up the learning curve a little...or a lot...with answers to the questions you didn't even know you had yet!

We'll cover: Joke development, where to get stage time, performance style and microphone techniques, comedy not-so-common-sense, and the basics of getting on stage. Taught by veteran comedian and Roosters' owner, Heather Barbieri.

Class begins at 5:30pm and ends at approximately 7:00pm. Fee is $35, payable by cash or credit card.

Email roosterbookings@yahoo.com to claim your spot, or purchase tickets here.

Congrats Matt and Ally, 2010 Costume Contest Winners!

Ally & Matt as Peg & Al

Thanks to everyone who came out Saturday night for our Halloween fun! Everyone in attendance got some Halloween goodies and enjoyed specialty drinks from our Halloween menu.

The winner(s) of the costume contest were Matt & Ally, who came dressed as Al and Peg Bundy! They won a 6-month VIR (Very Important Rooster) membership, giving them free entry to regular shows for the next half year.

VIR Memberships are also available for purchase (see our August 18 2010 blog for more info on that) and make a great holiday gift for the comedy lover on your list!

Click here for more pics from the event.

Halloween Costume Contest...Win 6 Months Free Entry!

Join us Saturday October 30 at the 9:00pm show with headliner Dan St. Paul as we celebrate Halloween Eve! Roosters gets into the Halloween spirit with drink specials, trick-or-treat bags, a costume contest, and a chance to win a 6-month VIR (Very Important Rooster) membership, which gives 6 months free entry plus discounts on Special Events.

Our very own W.C. Fields is already gearing up for the big night. Can you beat his ghoulish attire?

This show is open to any one over 21, whether you wear a costume or not. Don't feel like dressing up? Come as you are! Everyone will have an eerily good time.

Saturday, October 30, 9:00pm show
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Cackle-doodle-boo!

Thanks for the nappies!

This year Roosters collected over 2,000 diapers to benefit victims of domestic abuse, doubling the amount we collected last year. That's a butt-load of dry bottoms! We'd like to give a special thank you to Quota International of Mountain View/Los Altos and Cuesta Park Neighborhood Association for their generous donations. If you didn't get a chance to drop off some diapers, you can always donate directly to the YWCA Support Network through their Web site.

Thanks to everyone who donated to this great cause. Rooster T. Feathers is the neighborhood comedy club for the entire Bay Area, and we're proud to have such generous neighbors!

Annual Diaper Drive, in conjunction with Moms Comedy Night!

YWCA Support Network

Sometimes we take a break from laughter to consider more serious topics, such as domestic violence. Even in a town with a happy name like "Sunnyvale," women and children seek support, refuge and hope. The YWCA Support Network exists to empower our community to live free of domestic violence.

Some things are always in great demand at the shelter for battered women, and diapers rank near the top. Help Rooster T. Feathers help domestic violence survivors by donating to our Second Annual Diaper Drive to benefit The Support Network.

This year's event takes place Wednesday October 6 and Thursday October 7 between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Bring in at least one pack of disposable diapers in any size (but especially 2-5), and as a "thank you" receive a ticket for a future show! Baby wipes are also in need, and cash donations are always accepted.

This year's Diaper Drive is held in conjunction with a special comedy show for moms, and anyone who has a mom or knows a mom!  Jacki Kane, a Portland-based mom and comedian, headlines the show, which is scheduled for one night only: Wednesday October 6. The show is presented by Moms Are Talking! TV, a talk show for moms, by moms, about moms, with moms....you get the picture. Jacki is taping a spot as a guest on the show, and the crew will be on hand to film her performance as well! Hosted by Roosters'-favorite Jeff Applebaum, the show is clean, clever and hilarious! Tickets are $15, and are available online. Bring in a pack of diapers before that show and get a ticket for a future show (sorry, but you can't use your free ticket for that show)!

If you show up with diapers in hand on Thursday October 7 for the 8:00pm show with Dan Cummins, you can use your free ticket that night or for another upcoming show (subject to restrictions).

Change lives...one diaper at a time.

Back to Regular Show Hours with 2 Shows Saturday Night!

Alas and alack the summer is slipping away....

But the good news is the end of summer means the return of two shows on Saturday nights at Roosters!

Roosters Regular Show Schedule*

Day	Show Time:	Doors Open:
Monday	Closed	NA
Tuesday	Closed	NA
Wednesday	8:00pm	7:15pm
Thursday	8:00pm	7:15pm
Friday	9:00pm	8:00pm
Saturday	8:00pm	7:15pm
Saturday	10:30pm	10:00pm
Sunday	8:00pm	7:15pm

*Actual show schedule is subject to change. Visit the calendar page at www.RoosterTFeathers.com or call (408) 736-0921 for the most up-to-date show information.

Vote for Roosters in the Metro "Best Of" poll! Voting ends Tuesday 9/7!

You already know that Roosters is the best comedy club in the Silicon Valley! You proved it by voting us Number 1 in the SF Chronicle Bay List contest. But now there is a new opportunity for you to show your love for Rooster T Feathers in the Metro's Silicon Valley Best Of contest.

We're running in 2 categories this year: Best Open Mic and Best Comedy Venue. Last year we came in first for Best Open Mic, but Best Comedy Venue eluded us. Now we're looking to make up for lost time!

Your vote is super-important (it should be wearing a cape) but you've got to hurry, because voting ends on Tuesday, September 7. Click here to go to the survey form or go to www.metrobestof.com You have to respond in at least 25 categories for your vote to count, but it goes a lot quicker than you might think.

Thanks, and Cock-a-doodle-do!

2 Chances to win tickets from KOFY-TV!

Welcome back, KOFY!

We love KOFY-TV. They sponsor some of our events, schlep the KOFY Crew out to the club to give stuff away, put some of our customers on TV saying things like, "Welcome back, KOFY!", and feature many of our favorite local comedians on the late-Saturday night Creepy KOFY Movie Time show. CKMT is campy horror movie and variety show, with go-go dancers, comedians, bands, magicians and other off-beat performers hosted by No Name--a DJ--and Balrok--a demon. Conor Kellicutt, Tim Babb, Larry "Bubbles" Brown, Alex Koll, Kabeezy and Sammy Obeid are just a few of the comedians that have slung jokes in the cave.

KOFY Club members can win tickets for headliner Brent Weinbach on September 17 (9pm) or Bryan Callen on September 24 (9pm). Contest began 8/30 and goes through 9/10 for the Weinbach tix and runs from 9/6 to 9/17 for the Callen tix. Visit KOFYtv.com to learn more about the KOFY Club and to enter to win!

Even if you don't win tickets, come on out to one or both of these shows. The KOFY Crew will be on hand with lots of freebies and your chance to be on TV!

Here's a clip of headliner Brent Weinbach on Comedy Central. Brent performs five shows September 16 through 19 at Roosters.

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Brent Weinbach - Belief in God
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Big Lake A New Comedy from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

This is Bryan Callen the last time, which was the first time, he played Roosters. He'll be back for five shows September 23 through 26.




Just for fun, a little taste of CKMT.

Membership has it rewards....and Roosters' has its Memberships!

Congrats to Bao "Dan" L. of San Jose...our newest VIR! Friday the 13th was Dan's lucky day. His legibly-written comment card was pulled out of the bucket at the end of that night's show. Dan won a free six-month VIR (Very Important Rooster) membership, giving him free entry to any regular Roosters' show and big discounts on Special Event shows!

A VIR member is entitled to unlimited admission to all regular shows and 30% off all Special Event show tickets. Other perks include front of the line privileges for yourself and one paid guest, and advanced seating on a priority basis (reservations required for priority seating). A VIR card is just $100 for a six-month membership and $175 for an annual membership. At $18 per person as the average Friday/Saturday show price, your annual VIR membership pays for itself in fewer than 10 shows, leaving approximately 250 shows you can see for FREE!

We haven't raised prices on VIR memberships since 2007, even though our average show prices have increased a little, so it is a GREAT deal. As you can see from the image, we still have a few VIR cards left over that have the old RTF logo featuring the Dandy Rooster. Not only will you get a great deal on show entry, you'll get a piece of collectible history!

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As always, you must be 21 or over with a valid ID and there is a two-item minimum purchase requirement at each show.

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Roosters' reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time. Once purchased there are no refunds on VIR memberships and the card is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

If you'd like a V.I.R. for yourself or a friend, give us a call at 408.736.0921 for details. We can take your payment info over the phone and put your card in the mail so you can start saving sooner rather than later!

Comedy Day Turns 30 (but doesn't look a day over 29)!

Sunday, September 19, Noon--5:00pm

Sharon Meadow * Golden Gate Park * San Francisco

The Annual Comedy Day festival is like the company picnic for the San Francisco Bay Area comedy community. Comedians, club management and other industry folks eat barbecue, drink beer and catch up behind the stage. In front of the stage, thousands of Bay area comedy fans sit on blankets sipping wine and slapping their knees. On the stage is a cavalcade of comedians...some Bay Area legends, some Home Town Heroes and some up and comers...all hilarious. Probably 30 or 40 comedians or more. Some of the names Roosters' customers will recognize include Diane Amos ("The Pine-Sol Lady"), Larry "Bubbles" Brown, Will Durst, David Feldman, Grant Lyon, Mark Pitta, Greg Proops, Bob Sarlatte, Johnny Steele and more!

Here's links to a couple fun videos put together by Roosters' Favorite and Local Legend Mark Pitta showcasing Comedy Day back in the early days. Click here for the 1984 Comedy Day, and here for the 1988 Comedy Day.

Last year Roosters' Comedy Day set featured three of our favorite local comedians, Mike E. Winfield, Sammy Obeid and Beth Schumann. You can watch those performances below.

Friday the 13th is Your Lucky Day!

At the 9:00pm show on Friday, August 13 with headliner Rocky LaPorte, a truly lucky audience member will win a little something extra. That night the raffle prize will include six months free entry to Roosters! Even if you don't win, it can't possibly be bad luck to laugh out loud to a comedian who got a standing ovation on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. So break a mirror and come on in! Call 408.736.0921 or buy tix online.

Roosters' Place in History

Did you know...

Back in November 1971, the building that now houses Rooster T. Feathers was a bar called Andy Capp's Tavern, and it installed the world's very first commercially sold video game: Computer Space (against the far wall, near the back door).

And then a year later, in September 1972, Andy Capp's installed the very first Pong game (near the middle of the room), which was the first video game to be a big commercial success (Computer Space was too complex to play easily). Both games were created by Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari, and our building was where he beta-tested those games. Click here to watch a video about it on History.com, or here to read about it on Video Game Trader Magazine.


As part of Roosters' 30th Anniversary celebration in 2009, original Roosters' owner Tony Modica talked about the role of the Roosters' location in history. Among our little known facts: In the 1970s there was mud-wrestling going on at The Country Store, the predecessor to Roosters. The mud-pit was in the middle of the stage area. Here's a video clip from our Anniv Event. Enjoy!

Thank You Bay Area for Voting Us Number 1!

You voted us "Best Comedy Club" in the SFGate Best of the BayList competition. Thank you! It feels so good to be number one, we just want to crow about it! Cock-a-doodle-dooo! Click here to see the full contest results.

Get Ready for Father's Day!

Dads just want to have fun, right? Bring dad out to Roosters' on Sunday, June 20 at 8pm for our Fantastic Father's Day Funny! With headliner John Henton (remember him as Overton on Living Single?), everybody's favorite goofball Jimmy Gunn, and hilarious upstart Kevin O'Shea, Dad will laugh so hard that the Rooster Juice we'll have on special will come out his nose.

Just for Dad we've got a special grand prize drawing that will include 6 months free entry to Rooster T Feathers, some booze, t-shirts and other goodies. Plus, it's so much better than just another tie...especially since no one really wears ties anymore in Silicon Valley!

Tickets are available now, but you can also win some tickets if you are on our email list. Look for the announcement in the June 8 email newsletter. If you're not already on the list, you can sign up in a box at the bottom of our home page at www.RoosterTFeathers.com.

Here's a little sample of some of the comedians you'll see that night. Enjoy!

Summer Hours Starting Soon!

Just a reminder that beginning June 1, Roosters switches over to summer hours, which basically means just one show on a Saturday night. Here's what our week will look like starting in June:

Wednesday: 8:00pm show, 7:15pm doors
Thursday: 8:00pm show, 7:15pm doors
Friday: 9:00pm show, 8:00pm doors
Saturday: 9:00pm show, 8:00pm doors
Sunday: 8:00pm show, 7:15pm doors

Show schedules are subject to change from time to time, so for the very latest show information please visit the Calendar page at www.RoosterTFeathers.com.

Thursdays are still College Nights, and Sundays are still Military Appreciation Nights. If you have a valid ID for either of those things, you get in for free!

Free Entry for Military Personnel...Saturday May 15

Saturday May 15 is Armed Forces Day and Roosters' is celebrating with FREE entry for Military Personnel! Offer valid for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard and Coast Guard whether active duty, reserved, retired or dependent spouse. Show your valid Military ID for free entry Saturday May 15 at 8pm or 10:30pm. Reservations strongly recommended. 408.736.0921

Congratulations to the 2010 Winners of the New Talent Competition

Roosters New Talent Comedy Competition Finals were held Wednesday, May 5. Here are the results:

First Place: Red Scott
Second Place (tie): Joey Bragg and Dave Thomason

Check out the video with some highlights of the winners. Caution: F-bomb alert!

Winners of SemiFinal Round 1

Winners of the Wed. April 7 Semifinal round of the New Talent Competition:

1st Place: Joey Bragg
2nd Place: Phil Johnson
3rd Place (tie): Khulani Malone and Red Scott

They'll be moving on to the competition finals on May 5. Cheer on your favorite comic!

The last of the preliminary rounds is over. Here's how it turned out.

1st Place: Trevor Hill
2nd Place: Jason Rogers
3rd Place: DNA
4th Place: Mac McDonald

Congratulations to these four who will be moving on to the semifinals, which begin next Wednesday. Cheer on your favorite comic. Line ups for each semifinal round will be posted soon.

All the competitors throughout have done a great job, and deserve a huge round of applause!

3/24 Preliminary Round Winners

Great show last night with host Kabeezy and headliner Larry "Bubbles" Brown! Here's how the night turned out:

1st Place: Tyler Hinz

2nd Place: Bob Fernandez

3rd Place: Danny Holzwart

4th Place: Melanie Bega

 

These four are moving on to the semifinals in April. Yay!

BTW, Bubbles and Kabeezy are on the show Thursday through Sunday of this week with headliner Chris Porter. Check our calendar for more show info.

3/23 Preliminary Round Winners

Congrats to the winners of Preliminary Round 8 of the RTF New Talent Comedy Competition! Moving on to the semis in April are:


1st Place: Candy Churilla
2nd Place: Ben Del Castillo
3rd Place: David Nguyen
4th Place: Vahe Hovak

All the competitors did a smashing job, and the show was hosted by Sammy Obeid, winner of the 6th Annual Roosters New Talent Comedy Competition, and headlined by Reggie Steele, the winner of the first ever Roosters New Talent Competition.

Dov Davidoff on Marc Maron's WTF this week!

Dov Davidoff was interviewed by another of our favorite headliners, Marc Maron, on his very popular podcast, WTF. As the name suggests, this is not the kind of program you want to listen to at work! Explicit language abounds. But it is interesting to hear the details of Dov's background. He grew up in a junk yard, raised by a Jewish dad and a WASP mom who was also in a commune. After splitting, they stayed living in the same house together. Craziness, and reminds us of another of our favorite headliners, Jackie Kashian.

Dov and Marc talk about how Dov's act and style have changed over time. After dabbling in acting for a while, Dov says he's shifting his focus back to stand up. We're happy about that.

Also touched upon in the interview: boxing, porn, advertising, swingers, Mother Theresa, The Tonight Show and the difference between composer-Jews and peasant-Jews.


Take a listen...Dov comes in about 12 minutes in.

And check Dov out this week at Roosters...still 4 great shows remaining!

Congrats to last night's Round 7 New Talent Competition winners!

Congrats to the winners of Preliminary Round 7 of the RTF New Talent Comedy Competition! Moving on to the semis in April are:

1st Place: Patrick McDermott
2nd Place: Jesse Castro and Courtney Huston (tie)
4th Place: Durrty

The point is...Dov Davidoff! March 18-21

Dov Davidoff, who headlines Roosters March 18-21, likes to be in the Top Ten. Don't we all.

From his official bio:

Dov Davidoff grew up in a junkyard, lost his virginity at the age of twelve with a prostitute in Mexico, and is incredibly funny (all true). Combining hyper ADD with an amusingly acute take on things and audience connection, Davidoff puts on one of the most high intensity shows in stand up, making himself an audience favorite.

In 2007, shortly after a US Comedy Arts performance, Variety added Dov to its "10 Comics to Watch" list. That's a pretty big honor in the comedy world.

In 2008 Dov's comedy CD, "The Point Is" (on the Comedy Central label) made the iTunes Top 10 Comedy Albums list AND the Punchline Magazine 10 Best Comedy Albums of 2008.

With his new one-hour special set to air on COMEDY CENTRAL in early 2010, there’s no doubt that Davidoff has established himself as one of the MUST-SEE acts on the scene today.
 
And as a special bonus, the KOFY TV-20/Cable 13 KOFY Crew will be at the Friday 3/19 9pm show with some swag and a chance for you to appear in a KOFY TV teaser.
 
Enjoy this clip from Dov's last Comedy Central Special..
 

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Congratulations Round 6 Winners!

Congrats to the funny folks moving forward to the semifinals of Roosters New Talent Competition in April! The winners of the March 16 Preliminary Round are:

1st Place: Dave Thomason
2nd Place: Raj Dutta
3rd Place: Stephen Turner
4th Place: (tie) Loren Kraut and Sam Wilcke

All the contestants did a great job!

Congrats to last night's winners!

It's Round 5 of the New Talent Comedy Competition and the playing field is shrinking. Here's the results of Wednesday night's  (3/10) preliminary round:

1st Place: Dan Edwards
2nd Place: Red Scott
3rd Place: Cameron Edmondson
4th Place: Kelsey Wagner

Great job by everyone!

Bryan Callen Caught on Camera last night on CSI: Miami

Tonight on CSI:Miami, Horatio Caine and his team of gun-toting scientists tried to extract an incriminating sample from stand up comedian Bryan Callen. Bryan, who you might remember as an original cast member of MADtv, portrays a corporate employee potentially on the chopping block in an episode of CSI: Miami entitled  "Getting Axed." (You can watch the episode on the CBS site.) The vic was the not-well-liked but very well-dressed receptionist (interesting choice on International Woman's Day). As it turns out, Bryan's character wasn't the killer...but still guilty of something. Desperate to keep his job and gain the esteem of his colleagues, he decided to start a family. He started by clipping photos out of catalogs and putting them on "Happy Father's Day" mugs. The CSI gang affectionately referred to the somewhat pathetic character as the "Faux Family Man."

We had a great time when Bryan headlined Feb 19-21 2010 and we're looking forward to having him back. We can't wait to ask him what David Caruso is really like, because he seems too cool for school. In the meantime, here's a clip of Bryan crowing for the Roosters' camera.

Congrats to last night's New Talent Competition winners!

Another great SOLD OUT STANDING ROOM ONLY show with headliner Rachel McDowell and host Dan Wilson. We were so busy we ran out of Bass Ale! (Which by the way is on special on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for only $4.) Here's the results of last night's preliminary round:

1st Place: Cory Robinson
2nd Place: Phil Johnson
3rd Place: Larry Lange
4th Place: Arnie Ponce

Great job by everyone!

Hooray for Danzilla! Dan Gabriel headlines March 4-7 2010

You know how Godzilla was scary and destructive yet also a good guy who defended the people of his island from Mothra? Well....Danzilla is nothing like that at all! Except for the part about being a good guy.

Filipino-American comedian Dan Gabriel comes to The Roosters' rescue this week to fill in for the canceled-at-the-last-minute Natasha Leggero. We're so excited that he was available. Dan is one of our all-time favorites. He has appeared on shows such as Comedy Central's Premium Blend, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on CBS, and CBS' Star Search.

From Dan's Web site:

Dan Gabriel is one hilarious stand-up comedian because you already know him. Everybody has a buddy just like Dan. He is that friend of yours who says something inappropriate to your grandmother about her dentures. Dan is your cool cousin who tells you about a band a few months before their hit single blows up the radio. He is that guy who you stayed friends with even after he broke up with your sister. Its Dan’s ability to connect with audiences on a personal level that makes him funny.

We agree...but disagree. Dan's ability to connect with an audience on a personal level is just one of the things that makes him funny. He's also got great clever clean material and impeccable timing. Check it out for yourself in this clip of Dan on Showtime.
 


 
Dan appears this week with Alex Koll from Live at Gotham and Dan Wilson from KOFY TV's Creepy KOFY Movie Time. Ticket prices range from $7 to $18. Check out our Web site for more information and to purchase tix.

Congrats to last night's New Talent Competition winners!

Congratulations to the winners of the 3rd Preliminary Round of the New Talent Comedy Competition!

Last night's show with host Kabeezy (Kabir Singh) and headliner Bubbles (Larry Brown) rocked. Of the 15 up-and-comers that competed, these four are moving on to the semifinals:

1st Place: Khulani Malone
2nd Place: Colleen Watson
3rd Place: Jamarr Johnson
4th Place: Tommy Scott

Great job everyone!

Natasha Leggero of Chelsea Lately to headline March 4-7, 2010

UPDATE 03/02/10: Natasha Leggero has canceled her engagement at Rooster T Feathers. As soon as we get the week re-scheduled, we'll post new information.

Actress and comedian Natasha Leggero is packing some real heat these days, and due to a last minute cancellation by another comedian Roosters is able to bring this funny lady to the Sunnyvale stage to headline Thursday March 4 through Sunday March 7.

Natasha Leggero has enjoyed a relatively rapid rise in the comedy world. She's only been doing stand up for about 6 or 7 years, but she's appeared on The Tonight Show three times already. She's had recurring roles on Reno 911! and 'Til Death and guest appearances on Samantha Who and Aqua Teen Hunger Force to name a few. Just a couple weeks ago Punchline Magazine reported Natasha has been added to the cast of the NBC pilot The Strip, a project by Reno 911! creators Thomas Lennon and Ben Garant. She's also a regular round table guest on E!'s Chelsea Lately. You might also recognize her from the film He's Just Not That Into You and as the "mom" on the left in the recent Aflac soccer commercial!

We first met Natasha a few years ago when she performed as a feature at Roosters. She's eerily good at her drunk girl persona. You can see a sample of that on her home page. We're really looking forward to her triumphant return to a headlining spot!

You can purchase tickets online at http://www.roostertfeathers.com/ or by calling 408.736.0921

Can't Beat A Margarita Thursdays at Roosters

Do you have feelings of inadequacy?

Do you suffer from shyness?

Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Margaritas.*

Margaritas are the safe, natural way to feel better and more confident about yourself and your actions. Margaritas can help ease you out of your shyness and let you tell the world that you're ready and willing to do just about anything. You will notice the benefits of Margaritas almost immediately and with a regimen of regular doses you can overcome any obstacles that prevent you from living the life you want to live. Shyness and awkwardness will be a thing of the past and you will discover many talents you never knew you had. Stop hiding and start living, with Margaritas.

Margaritas may not be right for everyone. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use Margaritas. However, women who wouldn't mind nursing or becoming pregnant are encouraged to try it.

Side effects may include:

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Incarceration
• Erotic lustfulness
• Loss of motor control
• Loss of clothing
• Loss of money
• Loss of virginity
• Table dancing
• Headache
• Dehydration
• Dry mouth
• And a desire to sing Karaoke

WARNINGS

• The consumption of Margaritas may make you think you are whispering when you are not.
• The consumption of Margaritas may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.
• The consumption of Margaritas may cause you to think you can sing.
• The consumption of Margaritas may make you think you can logically converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.

*Disclaimer: This is a joke. But all jokes have an element of truth. Thursday nights come out to Rooster T Feathers for Can't Beat a Margarita specials! Regular and watermelon Margaritas just $3! www.RoosterTFeathers.com

Congrats to last night's New Talent Competition winners!

Last night marked the second preliminary round of the 8th Annual New Talent Comedy Competition. With pro host Grant Lyon and headliner Sandy Stec from Mix 106.5 and a sold-out crowd, the show rocked! But, yet again, there can only be four winners moving on to the semi-final rounds. They are:

1st Place: Samuel Comroe
2nd Place: Pat McCoy
3rd Place: Mark Zhang
4th Place: Joey Bragg

How about a big round of applause for all last night's competitors...they did a great job!

Congrats to last night's New Talent Competition winners!

It's Roosters' 8th Annual New Talent Comedy Competition season! Starting with preliminary rounds in late February through March, then on to the semifinals in April, and culminating in the finals on May 5! We start with a pool of over 100 comedians. The audience votes for their favorites in each round resulting in only one first place winner! But first, the preliminaries.

Last night was the kick off of the whole shebang. Roosters' favorite Grant Lyon emceed and Conor Kellicutt closed out the show. All the competitors did a great job, but only 4 can move on to the semis. Those four are:

1st Place: Bombo Belford
2nd Place: Matt Gubser
3rd Place: Jake Brenner
4th Place: Tree (Teresa Cretella)

Congrats all!