Phil Johnson
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Phil
Johnson isn't angry. Even when he's screaming at the audience
in the guise of a schizo killing his girlfriend or a jilted lover
insulting every bit of his ex-lover's femininity, it's done with
a warmth and a knowing glance that it's all in good fun. It communicates
to the audience that no matter what problems they're going through,
there's always someone even more screwed up than them. Phil Johnson
is, in fact, a raging optimist. |
Chris Valenti
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If
you've ever been frustrated by a relationship and you have a somewhat
twisted, sometimes evil, but very healthy sense of humor, then
Chris Valenti is the artist for you.
He's a relationship expert. His show is part music, part comedy,
part therapy, and part romance - as well as action, adventure,
mystery and sometimes horror. A philosopher of love - usually,
the kind of love that did not |
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And better
yet, it's all set to music.
Phil Johnson deftly wields his guitar, spinning out one funny
scenario after another. Far beyond the strumming/storytelling
and parody style of other comedians his songs are all original,
and written to include the music as an integral part of the
story. His shows have been called "choreographed frenzy" and
his easy, mellow command of the stage turns completely demented
on a dime. It's a show with variety, energy, and originality
that definitely pushes the boundaries.
With years of experience leading his band Roadside Attraction,
a college degree in music, and his activities in film and TV,
Phil Johnson knows well what it takes to entertain an audience.
But beyond just entertainment, Phil seeks to actually communicate
something important… That life is just not as serious as we
all think.
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exactly make it to that 'happily ever after' place, Chris writes
and performs songs that touch upon the universal truths of
the sometimes frustrating, but often ridiculously funny life of
single people.
Songs like Passive Aggressive about the cute little problems that
get blown out of proportion in every dysfunctional relationship
and The Ghost of Your Ex about dates who can't stop talking about
their ex-boyfriends strike close to home for those who can not
seem to reel in the full attention of their present partner. Don't
Pass Out is a plea and warning to men and women everywhere to
curb excessive drinking, especially on first dates. The song It's
Hard to Find Someone Good Enough For Me nails the single person's
core issue head on - and was featured on The Dr. Phil Show. Everyone
Can Be Replaced is a positive look at the end of relationships
as well as the happiest break-up song ever written. Most shows
end with Chris's new approach to women, Booty Call.
A gifted songwriter and wry comedian, Chris has the knack for
using self-deprecation and vulnerability to write songs about
the hazards and frustrations of love and attempted relationships.
He's become a spokesperson for the unlucky in love. |
