Performance by John Caponera With Averell Carter May 6, 2009

John Caponera: Unafraid of letting a room grow quiet, Caponera sets his own intentionally erratic pace, pausing to perfection to complement his oddly timed but rewarding comic insights. The jokes are further bolstered by his talent for facial gestures that range from goofy to arrogant, making Caponera arguably the hottest club headliner going at present." Averell Carter: One part clean, one part clever, and a dash of controversy. That's what you get when "Ave" takes the stage. Averell wears his heart on his sleeve during his show. From his laid-back delivery when talking about his wife and kids, to his anger when speaking on the world we live in today, you're never left wondering how he REALLY felt. "No doubt about it", Averell says, "you can tell when I'm talking about someone I love or something that ticks me off". That also eliminates the usual "Did that really happen?" question after the show. "The one compliment I seem to get a lot", the comic relates, "is that my act is real. When I do a bit about my wife and kids it's not a generic 'wife and kids' joke. I'm talking about MY wife and MY kids". He's the same way when he gives his opinion on what's going on in the world today. Averell says, "I don't mind giving you my opinion on something but I also have to be mindful of the fact that, first and foremost, I'm a comedian. There's a fine line between being funny and being preachy.