Vail Comedy Show returns this week with pop-up at Drunken Goat in Edwards
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Vail Comedy Show is back on Friday with a special pop-up show in Edwards at The Drunken Goat. Portland, Oregon-based comedian Andrew Sleighter will headline. He is a nationally touring headliner who has appeared on “Conan” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” Denver-based comedian Jeremy Cash and a very special guest will join host Mark Masters. Sleighter answered these questions in advance of his visit.
Have you ever performed in the Vail Valley?
No, but I’m excited to bring some laughs to the Colorado mountains again.
Do you have a favorite Colorado comedy memory?
I performed at the Aspen Comedy Festival a bunch of years ago with some amazing comedians like Christopher Titus, Tom Rhodes and Josh Sneed. They had us do a television interview at the top of a ski area, but my wife and I don’t ski so we did the interview and then just rode the ski lift right back down the mountain. Shows were great though.
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What do you know about Vail Comedy Show?
I know that it’s hosted by Mark Masters who’s quickly becoming a good friend of mine!
Any major events coming up?
My daughter starts preschool in the fall. Beyond that just continuing to tour and trying to make people laugh. You can always listen to my podcast The Cavalry for more updates!
You live in Oregon but tour nationally, how does Colorado compare to other markets?
I find Colorado audiences to be quite similar to Oregon audiences. Very outdoorsy and earnestly looking to have a good time. Colorado crowds dress better though.
How would you describe your comedy?
Clean, but in a way that you wouldn’t notice until later that night if you really thought about it. Observational, spending most of my time on everyday personal things with a sprinkling of geopolitical events.
What is next for Andrew Sleighter?
Headlining the world-famous Comedy Works in downtown Denver for the first time on Sunday!
Vail Comedy Show takes a pause in May as it focuses on the Vail Comedy Festival which will happen alongside SpringFree Bluegrass Festival over Memorial Day Weekend. The annual event brings more than thirty comedians to walking distance venues around Vail Village at dozens of events. It includes magic and live podcast tapings plus traditional stand-up shows. For tickets and information, visit VailComedyFestival.com.
