Wild West Comedy Festival Hits Nashville

By Christy Charernnam

 

Motlow Buzz Reporter

 

            NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This year’s Wild West Comedy Festival drew thousands of fans to Nashville venues ranging from the Ryman Auditorium to Bridgestone Arena during its second annual run from April 14 to 19.

            When actor Vince Vaughn decided to hold the Wild West Comedy in Music City, he knew it was going to be a big deal.  He says it’s here to stay.  Quinn Kaemmer, the festival’s public relations director, wholeheartedly agrees.

            “I think the festival was a huge success and brought a nice change of pace to the everyday music scene,” said Kaemmer.  “Each comedian brought a nice variety to appeal to all types of demographics.  There will be another festival next year!”

            The festival kicked off April 14 with dozens of comedians performing through April 19.  Kevin Hart ended the festival with two sold-out shows at Bridgestone Arena.  Some fans said their cheeks hurt badly from laughing so hard. Courtney Clardy, a fan that attended the show agrees.

            “I have seen Kevin Hart a couple times in theaters, from his movies,” said Clardy.  “I would definitely have to say he is 10 times funnier in person.  If you haven’t seen him in person, do it!”

            There was so much talent in Nashville that week, it was hard to pick one performer as a favorite.  Even country star Brad Paisley attempted to do a stand-up.

Eric Andre performing at Exit/In April 18, 2015

            Besides Hart, there was another hilarious comedian named Eric Andre.  Andre, who stars in the “Eric Andre Show” on Adult Swim, performed at the Exit/in on April 18.  He approached the stage by showing love to Nashville, and hit it off with R-rated jokes.  When he speaks about R-rated jokes, he is referring to anal jokes and drug use.  Besides his hilarious band names, the audience enjoyed him.

            The festival consists of the funniest comedians in the world that travel to Music City to perform at well-known venues around the area.  Local or upcoming comedians are more than welcome to join.  As of right now, no plans for booking artists have been set in stone yet.  Be on the look out.

            To learn more about the Wild West Comedy Festival, visit http://www.wildwestcomedyfestival.com.

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