Last November, Frank and I headed down to Louisville where I was to showcase for work at The Comedy Caravan. This was a momentus occasion for a couple of reasons. First of all, Frank hardly ever gets to see me do stand up. He is always holding down the fort at home. Secondly, this was only the second time in 12 years, 12 years, that we have spent a night away from the kids. It was long over due.My great friends and neighbors took the kids and we headed to Kentucky.
The drive down saw the flatness of Ohio give way to hills and rock that reminded me of upstate NY. I was charmed by the lovely houses, tree-lined streets and the shops on Bardstown Road.
The showcase was on a Thursday night, 10pm. We assembled in the bar/lounge as we waited for the show to be over in the main showroom. Frank looked over at the small stage and mic on the far end of the room and said, "I wonder why that's here? Maybe the show is in here?" He was joking, but saw quickly that the possibility of the show being in a room with 6 comics and me was not appealing. He saw me change color a few times as the thought settled in and the facts were laid out. Yes, the show was in that room.
I was happily surprised to see the lounge fill up as tables were moved in. 40-50 people in the lounge made for a great audience in an intimate setting. I got up and gave a great 7 minutes. One of the managers expressed interest in me on the spot and said they would hire me for sure. I was thrilled. Everyone could not have been nicer.
The next day, thanks for Frank's research, we ate in the wonderfully quirky "Lynn's Paradise Cafe." Known for it's breakfasts, Lynn's was recently featured on "Throwdown with Bobby Flay." Lynn won. Great eggs, amazing french toast, delicious coffee. I was sold.
We were excited at the idea of coming back with the kids. Little did we know it would be so soon!
(Part Two - Tomorrow?)
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