Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making […]
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Monét X. Change’s Life Be Lifin’ Tour Delayed, “But She’s Still Coming Mama”
Former Portlander Kevin Bertin says they want to take a step back to focus on writing music.
In the decade since Kevin Bertin called Portland’s Alberta neighborhood their stomping grounds, like has life’d the comedian, singer, and drag artist around the world.
Whenever Bertin goes toe to toe with a bigger personality –whether it’s their best friend, Bob the Drag Queen; the drag legend Lady Bunny; or even the Queen of Pop herself –they win hardest when they stick true to themselves. This sounds easy enough, but Bertin concedes that it’s an ongoing conversation with themselves that requires full honesty.
“Something that has always worked out for me is being authentically, unapologetically myself, and I think that audiences, listeners and viewers always feel that from me. So whenever Bob is trying to read me or Bunny has a funny, witty, quip, I just answer and reply in the most honest, sincere way that is me and not try to put them on the spot. Sometimes I read them back, sometimes I laugh, but it’s never contrived. It’s an honest depiction of myself every time, and I think that is what has always worked for me, and I will keep on doing that. I will always be myself.”
Bertin rarely feels restricted by genre, but said they face the most limitations when they release music. Even though Bertin has studied singing for most of their life, they’ve had trouble getting their music taken seriously as legitimate music instead of as just “drag queen songs” performed for revues with limited appeal outside the gay bar.
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TONIGHT! It’s the Hilarious TWO EVILS Comedy Game Show!
Guest starring super special guest comedian ZAK TOSCANI!
Are you looking for a hilarious, live comedy show where YOU can walk away with a fabulous PRIZE (or two)? Well, you’re in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town: TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate […]
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Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to See This Wednesday’s “TWO EVILS” Comedy Show!
With super special guest star, ZAK TOSCANI!
Are you looking for a hilarious, live comedy show where YOU can walk away with a fabulous PRIZE (or two)? Well, you’re in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town: TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate […]
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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Comedian Ian Karmel, or the Sonic Symphony and Batman 1989 in Concert!
Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making […]
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Peachy Springs Is Portland’s Premiere Hard-Working, Foul-Mouthed Bingo Drag Queen
They play for two tight hours and cash prizes. They stay for Springs’ delightfully abusive crowd work.
Peachy Springs cusses out a baby, at her Tuesday night bingo game at the Alberta neighborhood bar Bye and Bye. “Is that a fucking baby?!” she asks the packed bar through her bedazzled mic. “Are you leaving? This is a family unfriendly show.” However, as it turns out, the game Springs is hosting started at […]
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Ian Karmel’s Memoir T-Shirt Swim Club Covers the Comedian’s Weight Loss and the Immaculate Snacks of His Youth
His two stand-up shows at Revolution Hall will steer clear of memoir material, but probably still include funny party stories.
Shortly after I finished T-Shirt Swim Club, I worked out. Which isn’t to say that the first book by comedian Ian Karmel advised me to do that. There’s just a genuine pump-up quality to Karmel’s memoir, which he co-wrote with his sister, Dr. Alisa Karmel. T-Shirt Swim Club is, as Karmel described to the Mercury […]
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Meet the 2024 Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy! (And Get Your Tix for the Feb 2 Show Quick!)
Good news, laugh lovers!… The Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy are BACK! The biggest night of Portland comedy is returning to Revolution Hall on Friday, February 2, and you’re not gonna wanna miss it! That’s right, the Portland Mercury’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy returns for 2024, and features Portland’s funniest people (and hilarious up-and-comers) all on […]
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Hurry and Get Those Tickets for the February 2 UNDISPUTABLE GENIUSES OF COMEDY!
It’s getting close to selling out… you won’t want to miss it!
Let’s celebrate, because… IT’S BACK! The biggest night of Portland comedy is returning to Revolution Hall on Friday, February 2! You like laughing your guts out, right? Then you won’t want to miss the Portland Mercury’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy 2024, featuring Portland’s funniest people (and hilarious up-and-comers) all on one stage. Stand-up comedians, sketch […]
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Don’t Miss Out! Get Those Tickets NOW for the Mercury’s UNDISPUTABLE GENIUSES OF COMEDY!
Portland’s best comedians (and special guest Kyle Kinane) all on one stage!
Let’s celebrate, because… IT’S BACK! The biggest night of Portland comedy is returning to Revolution Hall on Friday, February 2! You like laughing your guts out, right? Then you won’t want to miss the Portland Mercury’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy 2024, featuring Portland’s funniest people (and hilarious up-and-comers) all on one stage. Stand-up comedians, sketch […]
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Why Are People Protesting Michael Rapaport’s Portland Comedy Shows?
Until recently he was yelling about Taylor Swift, but now it’s all about Israel, Hamas, and Gaza.
It’s not easy to find Michael Rapaport’s stand-up comedy. The 53-year-old actor and podcast host will be most familiar to audiences as a seasoned side character—most notably from the fifth season of Friends, or recently on Amy Schumer’s Life & Beth. The main thing one discovers, when searching for Rapaport’s comedy, are his testimonial-style videos. […]
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Get Your Tickets NOW for the Funniest Night of the Year: The Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy 2024!
Portland’s best comedians all on one stage… with special guest Kyle Kinane!
Let’s celebrate, because… IT’S BACK! The biggest night of Portland comedy is returning to Revolution Hall on Friday, February 2! You like laughing your guts out, right? Then you won’t want to miss the Portland Mercury’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy 2024, featuring Portland’s funniest people (and hilarious up-and-comers) all on one stage. Stand-up comedians, sketch […]