SPOTLIGHT: Mark Poolos ~ Unbridled Enthusiasm Comedy Album

Mark Poolos ~ Unbridled Enthusiasm

Mark Poolos was born and raised in Edina, MI.  To start his career he co~starred in two independent films, "Attack of the Killer Snow Cone Zombies" and "Joanie Loves Furbies".  

After his final performances in those two films there wasn't a person who didn't know his name.  He did more films, some commercials and some theater but it wasn't enough.

Mark needed instant connection.  So, he began his stand~up comedy career.

In Marks comedy routine he melds observational humour, one~liners, family humour and homorous original songs with guitar accompaniment together, to create his own unique style of comedy.

He has been compared to the likes of Adam Sandler and Louie Anderson.

Mark is a true road dog, performing in over 40 states including Nevada, California and New York.  

Mark hopes to do a film in the future people have actually seen.

Check out Mark Poolos Website~!!

Find him on Twitter~!!

Grab a copy of Unbridled Enthusiasm

SPOTLIGHT ~ Don Friesen's Comedy Album "Ask Your Mom"

Don Friesen's new comedy album, "Ask Your Mom".  Friesen is a rarity ~ hilarious and clean.  100% of the album is FCC friendly.  The release of "Ask Your Mom" coincides with the debut of Friesen's new special on Showtime, which airs June 22.

Fresh, frenetic, and self~deprecating to a fault, Don Friesen's comedy is outrageously physical yet thoroughly relatable.  Don's willingness to admit his flaws and exploit them for maximum comedic potential has a way of not only entertaining, but at the same time tapping into the humanity in all of us.  It's a uniquely fun, clever, and clean act with an incredibly broad appeal ~ an act that has earned him rave reviews and die~hard fans throughout the country.

Don Friesen: Ask Your Mom

CD REVIEW ~ Farmer Jason and Buddies ~ Nature Jams

Farmer Jason and Buddies ~ Nature Jams

Audio CD:  February 7, 2012
Number of Discs:  2
Label:  Hip-O Records

Farmer Jason is Jason Ringenberg, also known for his pioneering band, Jason & The Scorchers.

Since 2003, as Farmer Jason, he has built a fan base for his kids' music and Emmy Award winning public television music videos.

Nature Jams is a high~value, kid~friendly album of 16 original song, four music videos and a colourful 20~page booklet, all themed around The Great Outdoors.

The song styles range from Rock'n'Roll anthems to sea shanties, Jazz to Folk and features guest artists:

Brandi Carlisle
Mike Mills (R.E.M.)
Hank Williams III
Tommy Ramone (The Ramones)
Tom Petersson (Cheap Trick)
Tom Snider 
And many more~!!

The children and myself truly enjoyed the Nature Jams CD and my daughter plays this continuously as it strikes her love of nature and she was impressed with the song quality.  There are songs about Moose...yeeaaaa...we LOVE the Mooses...as well as, buffaloes (another favourite), caves, whales, glaciers, outdoors and so much more.  There is an impressive array of music displayed upon this CD.

I loved the messages that Farmer Jason shares with the children, about taking the time to enjoy nature and to immerse yourself in the surroundings around you.  He delivers these thoughts in an up~beat and friendly manner that is not condescending towards children but delivered to them with heart~warming and thought~provoking inflections.

We loved the Celtic stylin's of The Saw Doctors, Well, oh Whale and Dison the Bison sung with Webb Wilder and The Black Crowes', Steve Gorman.  I must say, there are a load of people who share their talents to put this CD together, others to mention are Suzy Bogguss and Terrance Simien who also lend their talents to bring us a truly remarkable musical wonder.

I would give this CD a two thumbs up, it kept me humming throughout the day as some of the tunes stick in your head and you cannot help but replay them in your mind as you go about your day~!!

Track List:

1.  Nature Jams

2.  Can You Canoe (w/ Alison Brown)

3.  Take A Hike (w/ Mike Mills of REM)

4.  Well Oh Whale (w/ The Saw Doctors)

5.  Meadowlark in Central Park (w/ Suzy Bogguss)

6.  Bayou Boogie (w/ Terrance Simien)

7.  Prairie Riddles (w/ Iris Dement)

8.  Buffalo or Bison? (by Webb Wilder)

9.  Dison The Bison (w/ Webb Wilder & Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes)

10.  Spelunker (w/ Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick)

11.  The Glacier (w/ Jason & The Scorchers)

12.  Manatee (w/ Hank Williams III and Tommy Ramone)

13.  No Place Like The Woods (by Victor Whooten)

14.  The Moose Live Where? (w/ Todd Snider)

15.  Have You Ever (w/ Brandi Carlisle)

16.  Skating Along (w/ Kristi Rose & Farmer Jason Family)

Visit Farmer Jason ~ http://www.farmerjason.com/

  **  Reviewed by me...as I see it~!!  **