SXSW Comedy 2011 Music Showcases and Podcast Roundup
Now that the dust has settled and our esteemed roster of comics has scattered around the globe, we thought it would be a good time to take a last look back at the Musicfest Comedy Showcases, share some pictures, and provide links to the podcasts recorded on the SXSW Comedy stage.
Following stellar showcases during the SXSW Film and Interactive conferences, SXSW Comedy took a breather then came out swinging with two nights of “The Benson Interruption” LIVE followed by talent-packed stand-up showcases with the likes of Darryl Lenox, Eugene Mirman, Kurt Braunohler, Tig Notaro, Amy Schumer, Ben Kronberg, Chelsea Peretti, Chris Fairbanks, Glenn Wool and Hampton Yount. Some highlights from the shows included a surprise appearance from Aziz Ansari who did the “Interruption” and stand-up performances, a host of comics roasting hipster attendees and SXSW itself, and a devastating performance from Darryl Lenox. When Donald Glover couldn’t make it, Lenox stepped in immediately following the announcement and destroyed with a set that brought the house down. (Later, Glover phoned in to the stage to express his apologies for missing the event).
See below for pictures from the music weekend showcases.
Please enjoy these podcast recordings from the SXSW Comedy stage!
Comedy Death-Ray Radio with Scott Aukerman, episode 96 featuring Paul Reubens, Dave Foley and Tom Lennon
The Nerdist with Chris Hardwick, episode 69 featuring John Oliver
Doug Loves Movies with Doug Benson, two episodes featuring Kevin Pollak, Dave Foley and Anthony Jeselnik (3/18/11) and Simon Pegg, Rainn Wilson and James Gunn (3/30/11)
WTF with Marc Maron, episode 168 featuring Doug Benson, Nick Youssef, Jena Friedman, Kurt Braunohler, Brett Gelman, Ben Garant and Shane Mauss.
Tig Notaro, Aziz Ansari, Doug Mellard, Doug Benson & Brody Stevens
Darryl Lenox
Amy Schumer, Glenn Wool
Chelsea Peretti, Chris Cubas, Jena Friedman
Eugene Mirman
Tig Notaro
All photos by Cassie Wright




