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.