As the celebs arrive, I am told that two spots in the tourney have opened up. After contemplating the $250 buy-in, I quickly grab a spot. “Do you know what you’re doing?” my mom asks when I call to tell her. “Don’t worry,” I promise, secretly hoping I’m not the first one out. I had occasionally watched poker on ESPN and played a few times with some friends but I was certainly no pro – unlike my competition. A couple hours later, I look around to see just two tables left. I was in the top 12.
The best of both worlds can be found within the walls of Revolution Hall, set on River Street in Troy, NY. Its’ architecture is that of high vaulted ceilings, wood-panelled walls, and the perfect design for great acoustics. There’s a bar along a whole wall on the first floor, and a smaller upstairs area with tables that overlooks the lower floor. Shows are several nights a week usually, and these include such acts as Gene Ween (who recently performed there), 40-oz. to Freedom (a Sublime tribute), a Back to the 80’s! party, Tea Leaf Green, and the Ryan Montbleau Band (inspired by folk, blues, and soul). On their site, Rev. Hall as they are called by fans, has an option to write-in about what bands anyone wants to see come by the venue.
Every time you are performing stand-up comedy it is always a good rule of thumb to gown one particular-phase higher than the audience. Ideally, you want to be dressed just a minimal better than the audience is dressed. This tells the viewers that you’re severe about your stand-up comedy occupation. But never overdo it. The only thing extra distracting then another person wearing a wrinkly shirt and shorts who appeared like he just crawled out of bed is a man dressed to the nine’s in a t-shirt country.
Vickery’s Wicked Little Halloween Party (October 31, 7:30 p.m.; 21 and over): The $10 cover gets you into the most popular party in town. The hottest people will be dressed in the craziest costumes, trying to win the $1000 grand prize. A cash bar will be available and music will be provided by DJ Moo Moo and Electric Company.
After losing to Rosenberg, despite the odds favoring his hand 7-1, Gold invites us to some fine-dining, where I get a lesson in wine from the poker star and a promise that he’ll take my friends and I on my first trip to Vegas. It must have been a long night for Gold, because when Dante Stallworth sends over a round of tequila shots from a few tables down, I look over to see Gold asleep at the table. I snap a few pics for proof.
The plan is to snatch these big bands up as they come through I-75, or “route through,” because other than Louisville or Cincinnati, there isn’t really a place to stop between Knoxville, Tenn., and Chicago, Ill., or even from Nashville, Tenn., to Indianapolis, Ind.
So you know, my life is a dramatic play of roommate drama involving an out of the country landlord, his cronies, and my insane, melodramtic lead is my roommate. Not to bore you with all the incessant details, know that I am no longer living in my house: I’m shacking up with my dear friend Jazz, so that I may be able to write once again! She is a goddess for letting me stay in her lovely home and she even gave me sheets.
If you are just considering starting up a relationship from a distance, then you should seriously consider long distance dating advice before you make this commitment.