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HIRE AN EDGE COMEDY SHOW

Looking for something different to entertain your guests, at your bar, club, party, or event? Well we’ve got something for you.

The Edge Comedy Show is Chicago’s most prolific independent stand up comedy showcase and since 2001 has been seen in 8 counties, 12 cities, 60 venues, and by over 25,000 people. Generally stand up comedy in on TV has been boiled down to the lowest common denominator and has become fairly bland, but The Edge has been breathing new life into the stand up scene for 5 years. In the tradition of Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Chris Rock, Lenny Bruce and other landscape changing comics, The Edge encourages no-holds-barred comedy. The Edge Comedy Show promotes the HBO style of comedy; intelligent, poignant, hard hitting, meaningful, and intensely funny. Although most acts come with an R rating, you won’t hear much filthy or sexual material, because for the most part everyone has something more important to say.

The Edge currently has over 100 stand up comedians performing in Chicagoland as well as magicians, jugglers, and bands all with an original edge to them. Some of our performers have been seen on HBO, NBC, Showtime, BET, Def Comedy Jam, BBC, CBS, Comedy Central, WGN, and more. Full showcases are available in a variety of formats (see below) for one nighters or weekly shows. Individual performers are also available for private parties and events.

As far as audiences go, we have an email list of over 2,500 people as well as listings on Metromix.com, Centerstagechicago.com, The Chicago Reader, Reader’s Guide, Chicagoreader.com, Spraci.com, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Craigslist, and more. We are dedicated to providing a quality, professional, entertainment product and keeping audiences and venues happy.

For additional information or rates please contact Dave or fill out form below.
Dave Odd 847-409-8623
dopentertainment@msn.com  


Mike Stanley, Jeff Hansen, and Dave Odd are collectively touring as The Chicago Stand-Up Comedy Tour. The combination of Stanley's manic energy, Hansen's originality, and Odd's edginess make for the perfect comedy experience that defines Chicago comedy.

The Chicago Stand-Up Comedy Tour is available for hire at Comedy clubs, colleges, private parties, corporate functions, or anywhere and will travel just about anywhere. Currently The Chicago Stand-Up Comedy tour is slated to perform at Cigars and Stripes in Berwyn IL on April 22nd 2006, The Jukebox Comedy Club in Peoria IL April 23rd 2006, and The Empty Bottle in Chicago on August 25th 2006. Look for more dates to be added.

For additional info, booking, or to see a demo please contact Dave Odd at
dopentertainment@msn.com or 847-409-8623 or fill out form below.


Renee Gauthier, Lauren Bishop, Summer Neville, Joselyn Hughes, Hannah Gansen, and Fay Canale are collectively touring as The Ha-Ha-Hotties Comedy Experience. These 6 women are undoubtedly the hottest (double meaning) up-and-coming female comedians on the Chicago stand-up scene today.

The Ha-Ha-Hotties Comedy experience is available for booking for private parties, clubs, colleges, bars, and events.

For additional info, booking, or to see a demo please contact Dave Odd at
dopentertainment@msn.com or 847-409-8623 or fill out form below.


The Chi-Waukee Comedy Tour was specifically designed to showcase the best in stand-up comedy from Chicago and Milwukee combined at all spots in each and between both cities. Just some of the comics on the Chi-Waukee roster include Dave Odd, Mike Holmes, Mike Bridenstine, Jeff Hansen, Kumail, TJ Miller, Brian Green, Johnny Beehner, Renee Gauthier, Mike Gull, William Krolowitz and more.

This show was specifically designed to suit venues in Chicago and Milwaukee and all those points in between both cities. Much of the humor and material presented in these showcases will focus on things specific to our part of the country.

For additional info, booking, or to see a demo please contact Dave Odd at dopentertainment@msn.com or 847-409-8623 or fill out form below.


Metromix.com Reviews

(Actual audience reviews)

Sundays at Mullen’s on Clark, Chicago (no longer running)
January 19, 2004 Paul H Chicago , IL  4 stars
Good show good drinks. Real fun and funny. Host was hilarious…. Silly Sunday night basically. I am not, not going back! Paul :-0)

Saturdays at Chase Café, Chicago (no longer running)
June 05, 2004 Matt J Chicago , IL  4 stars
There are a lot of talented unknowns who show up to make this coffee house outburst with laughter. If you want a fun, inexpensive night, you can't lose with these comics.

March 28, 2004 T. H. Chicago , IL  4 stars
The show is a deal at $5. There's something for everyone to laugh at. It's a different thing to do for a Saturday, and you walk out realizing that you've laughed for two hours straight.

March 10, 2004 Kelly M. Chicago , IL  4 stars
All ages! No worrying about fake ID's and such, cute little coffee shop in Rogers Park with great comedy shows that make you pee your pants! Great date or friends outing.

November 03, 2003 Joe Bob Chicago , IL  4 stars
Come see some great local up and coming comics for very little money, see them before they get big.

Fridays at Café Amante (no longer running)
January 20, 2005 Bob Hansen Crystal Lake, IL 4 stars
Cafe Amante was a great setting for a very enjoyable evening of comedy. The five comedians that performed were all very talented. Each comedian had a unique style that made the evening even more enjoyable.

January 20, 2005 Sean Quinn Crystal Lake, IL 3 stars
An overall solid comedy show. Two or three notably standout comics with a couple gems springing from the remaining few, a close-knit location with great food that makes for a solid Friday night chill spot afterwards. No cover makes this a no-brainer for people strapped for weekend spending cash.

Saturdays at Fusion (no longer running)
March 20, 2005 Bob Crystal Lake, IL
The four comics that performed were outstanding. The setting is perfect for being up close and personal with the performers. The food is OK and prices were average. I think they could make some improvements to the facility to give the comics a little more room to perform. Overall it was a great evening of entertainment.

Sundays at Raw Bar (current)
December 7, 2005 Dee Miller Chicago, IL 3 stars 
So much fun. Highly recommended!

Saturdays at Pressure (current)
March 14, 2006 Jay Rigler Chicago, IL 4 stars
A great way to spend a Saturday night! The cafe is not very large, so you get up-close and personal with the comics! Tickets are $10 or $5 with a student ID... SERIOUSLY UNDERPRICED. Someday they will realize that these shows are worth so much more! Go now, so you can say "I saw that show for $10 at a little coffee shop!" AWESOME!

References
Phil Tadros- Owner, Chase Café, Chicago 708-655-6753
James or Wahib- Manager & Owner, Pressure Café, Chicago 773-743-7665
 Dave- Owner, Kitty Moon, Chicago, 773-856-6667



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