By now I think it’s sort of well known, but Cinco de Mayo is not really a holiday in Mexico. It is based on real event, but its not Grito de Dolore. So today being the sixth of June, Happy Seis de Junio! It’s Paul Giamatti’s birthday, and while he’s not Mexican don’t let that… Continue reading Number of Month
Author: Matt Aromando
Stand-up, improv, and sketch comedian.
Rhode Island Comedy
There’s a brand new web site our there at rhodeislandcomedy.com which, as the address would suggest, is about comedy in Rhode Island. It includes a calendar of events, performer listings, venue listings, and more in Rhode Island. Am I from the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations? No. But that won’t stop me from… Continue reading Rhode Island Comedy
Hot Sauce Committee Part 2
The latest album by the Beastie Boys, Hot Sauce Committee Part 2, came out today. I’ve already given it three listens and as Micheal Ian Black tweeted recently “Somehow the Beastie Boys have managed to never fucking suck.” The new album is incredible and I recommend everyone pick up a copy of it (Amazon MP3… Continue reading Hot Sauce Committee Part 2
Sleepwalk With Me Live
I just bought the recently released comedy album, Sleepwalk With Me Live (compact disc), by Mike Birbiglia. He is one of my favorite stand-up comedians and I admire his storytelling style. His comedy is based largely on his own life and personal anecdotes. He has the ability to pack an unbelievable amount of jokes into… Continue reading Sleepwalk With Me Live
Comedy Death-Ray Radio
Comedy Death-Ray Radio is a podcast hosted by comedian Scott Aukerman. I’ve been listening to it for a few months now, though not quite as long as some other podcasts I listen to regularly. This is likely because CDR (or Comedy Death-Ray for long) can be so wonderfully awkward that the first time I tried… Continue reading Comedy Death-Ray Radio
The Boston Phoenix’s Best Comedian 2011
The Boston Phoenix has named the best comedian of 2011 as Matt D. I’ve had the privilege to perform at several of the same shows as Matt (including a couple of Two Hour Mic Checks) and I couldn’t agree more with this Reader’s Pick. He’s very funny, and get this, a nice guy too. The… Continue reading The Boston Phoenix’s Best Comedian 2011
Works
Sure I’m a stand-up comedian, but I do other stuff that is funny/interesting! I write and perform in sketches, make music, take photos of stuff I find amusing and draw stupid things too! So today I present the Works page, which goes through all the fun stuff I’ve done or do regularly (outside of stand-up… Continue reading Works