We’re 6 days away from kicking off our first stand-up comedy class, and we’re less than 3 days from round 2 of our monthly open mic hybrid “Open Mic Sandwich”. We might as well officially start calling this PJI Stand-Up Week. Quick, somebody call Mayor Nutter! And somebody else- make a flashy button! It isn’t official until we’re all wearing a flashy button.

Performing at this month’s OMS are Chip Chantry, Steve Gerben, and James Hesky. Below is aquick clip of Hesky performing at January’s OMS. Warning: video is Not Safe For Work (language).

Pittsburgh native and South Philly resident James Hesky is a regular in the Philadelphia open-mic circuit and can usually be seen four or five nights a week at clubs like the Laff House, Raven Lounge, and TriTone. Growing up the son of two psychologists taught James to diagnose exactly how screwed up he really is. This undesirable talent leads him to use a fair amount of self deprecating humor that makes the audience laugh but feel guilty at the same time.

Warning: NSFW! Watch with headphones, or if your employer is very particular, wait until you get home.

James Hesky – Open Mic Sandwich 1.27.10 from Philadelphia Joke Initiative on Vimeo.

James will be performing a full set at Open Mic Sandwich this Wednesday, February 24th, 2010.
Show begins 8:30pm and continues until 11:30 or so.  Stop by any time! There’s never a cover.

Upstairs at Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
FREE!