2 ([info]2_gryphon) wrote,

This is it!

For the last ten years of my life, I've dedicated myself to entertaining people. Other than jerking off, I've never done ANYTHING for ten years. I've had no jobs, hobbies, relationships, houses or even opinions that have lasted for ten years or more. Yet, when I began entertaining, time seemed to have no meaning any more. As long as there was at least a handful of people out there I was somehow helping to cheer up, laugh or think, I had my reason to continue. You guys have kept me going for an entire decade now, and I don't regret a moment of it.

I've been amazed at the support my fans have given to me over the years. I get e-mails almost every week thanking me entertain folks for so long. Sometimes, I will receive gifts, or a few bucks are dropped into my Paypal as a thank you. I often hear people say that they wish there was something they could do to pay me back for the smiles I've given them. And I have to admit, it really touches me to hear that.

That's why I want to share some news with you. If any of you out there have ever enjoyed the rants, shows or podcasts I've put on and you'd like to do something in return, then after ten years, I finally have a favor to ask of you.

Through a little work on my bunny's part, I have been booked at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood. If you've ever watched Comedy Central, you've seen the venue. Almost any time a comic has a stand up show on that channel, this is the stage it is filmed on.

I'm going to be part of a set of comics performing that night and if enough people come to see me, they will give me my own show. The guy who booked me also does bookings for The Improv and other clubs around the LA area and will start looking at getting me into more of the big clubs if I do well.

I can't count the number of people who've said to me over the years, "You are SO going to be on Comedy Central one day." Well, right now is the time that you guys can make that happen. But I need your support. I can't do it on my own. You guys have the opportunity to put a stand up comic from our own furry fandom into the homes of every mundane in the US for the first time.

And you can do this by coming to see my show. If a massive pile of you guys come in to cheer me on, that will be all the owners and agents need to see. If I can show them how many awesome fans I have in the world, they will send me places.

I currently have 20 tickets for sale to this show. They're going for just $10 each and they buy you an entire night of comedy from several different comics, not just from me. If I run out, you can still get tickets at the door for $15 the night of the show.

As you guys know, I've done comedy clubs and universities in the past. But here in LA, the performances I do could really make a difference. I've been waiting a long time to be sent down this path and I believe that a lot of you out there have been waiting and hoping with me. Well, now it's time.

I would like to invite anyone who can make it to come to The Comedy Store in Hollywood on September 16th and make some noise for me. http://www.thecomedystore.com/home.html Hell, wear your tail and ears! Make a show out of it! I'll be standing on the same stage that has been performed upon by Whoopie Goldberg, Richard Pryor, Jim Carrey, Robin Williams and George Carlin. That's a lot of big shoes to walk in and it would mean more to me than I can say if my friends -- the fans I've come to know over the last ten years -- were there with me to make it home.

If you can make the show and you'd like to buy a ticket, please write to me. 2@ranting-gryphon.com. I will mail your ticket to you or, if you're in the area, I will give it to you personally. Hell, I'll even sign the back.

In the mean time, wish me luck!

P.S. The 2 Sense Show will be on tonight at 10pm Eastern, 7 Pacific. We've permanently changed our day to Saturday, by popular demand. See you tonight!

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[info]emirasan

July 31 2010, 23:34:45 UTC 1 year ago

Congratulations. You will give me a new reason to watch Comedy Central.

[info]raptor41887

July 31 2010, 23:50:26 UTC 1 year ago

That sounds awesome in theory. Honestly though, if you become a "mainstream" comedian, you won't be able to talk about furries without alienating a lot of your audience. Have you ever considered that?

[info]timoran

August 1 2010, 00:26:59 UTC 1 year ago

2 doesn't talk about furries a whole heck of a lot anyway.

[info]2_gryphon

1 year ago

[info]neofox

July 31 2010, 23:55:17 UTC 1 year ago

EXTRA NEON PINK GOOD LUCK TO YOU, 2!

[info]xeans

August 1 2010, 00:01:28 UTC 1 year ago

Best of luck!

I'd come out if I could but I'm that special grade of college student poor right now.

You'll be in my prayers.

Again, best of luck dude, I hope you make it big like you deserve.

[info]catwoman69y2k.insanejournal.com

August 1 2010, 00:03:21 UTC 1 year ago

Any idea what time the show starts? I went to the page and did a search for its start time but theey have not added your 9/16 event yet. Its only a problem because its a Thursday and not a Friday. Stego and I would love to come but his work comes first so we need to sort out logistics like this.

[info]2_gryphon

August 1 2010, 14:14:09 UTC 1 year ago

Since they haven't released the show time, I don't know what it is either. But I do know that setup is at 8pm, so the show will have to be after that.

[info]rum_pirate_sc

August 1 2010, 00:06:33 UTC 1 year ago

Damn you for living down there sir! I say damn you!

If you go on a comedy tour, you need to come give the Seattle-ites some love man! ;)

[info]dirtiran

August 1 2010, 00:08:09 UTC 1 year ago

If only I wasnt in Australia haha. I wish you good luck!

[info]estarial

August 1 2010, 00:22:47 UTC 1 year ago

I'm an ocean away, but I wish you the very best of luck!

[info]terran_lion

August 1 2010, 00:39:46 UTC 1 year ago

Congratz 2!

[info]amberinside

August 1 2010, 00:53:07 UTC 1 year ago

That's so amazing! I wish I could be there to support you.

[info]vyrdaeom

August 1 2010, 01:11:45 UTC 1 year ago

Always hoped this would happen for you, 2. Congrats! Were I able to I'd SO be there, alas I cannot.

But I'm there in spirit at least.

Here's to an awesome night!

[info]talon2303

August 1 2010, 01:19:11 UTC 1 year ago

Good luck, 2. With any luck, this will be your big break to comedy lol-dom.

As they say in the business, break a leg!

[info]talon2303

August 1 2010, 01:20:58 UTC 1 year ago

A question though: are you booked at "2 Gryphon" or "Matt Davis"?

[info]2_gryphon

August 1 2010, 14:14:55 UTC 1 year ago

I'm listed as "Gryphon". :>

[info]rhanlav

August 1 2010, 01:24:08 UTC 1 year ago

I wish I could make it but sort of have the entire span of I-10 I'd have to drive to get there. But good luck all the same!

[info]rian_al

August 1 2010, 01:38:53 UTC 1 year ago

Congrats! Be sure to let us know when it's going on air!

[info]nicodemusrat

August 1 2010, 01:47:52 UTC 1 year ago

Oh, man, I so wish I could be there. Regardless, hope you have fun with it. Break a wing!

[info]luna_manar

August 1 2010, 01:49:56 UTC 1 year ago

Will you be under "2, the ranting gryphon," or another name? If only I could afford to come, I would.

[info]bluetara2020

August 1 2010, 01:50:46 UTC 1 year ago

Congrats! Knock 'em dead!

(Also, sooo wishing I could be there. Unfortunately a plane trip across the country...not in my budget at this time, darn it.)

[info]take_walker

August 1 2010, 02:06:56 UTC 1 year ago

Wrong coast, duder. :V

But man, I hope this goes well for you. :D Keep us informed!

[info]aj_hyena

August 1 2010, 02:51:05 UTC 1 year ago

You have GOT to do some of your best rants. String a few of the better ones, updated a little bit to the current times, and Run. With. It.

I always thought you would do better finding a way on Letterman, though.

Are you going to be able to make it as R-rated as you can, or does it have to be toned down to the politically correct PG crowd?

Break a leg. And the legs of the naysayers, as well. :)

[info]runemist34

August 1 2010, 03:13:14 UTC 1 year ago

This is amazing and wonderful! I hope you just go and get into your groove...while I haven't managed to come down and see you in person (there were plans to try for AC next year, but unfortunately, the plane ride is just too much!), I've listened to your rants and watched your shows...I think you deserve this chance, and I sincerely hope it works out really well for you!
Had I the time and money, I would come and see you. But...right now student loans don't pay for emergency-supporting-comedians, yet!

[info]dennisthetiger

August 1 2010, 03:28:35 UTC 1 year ago

Break a leg, 2. =^_^=

[info]raving_rendal

August 1 2010, 03:47:26 UTC 1 year ago

I may actually be able to be there, I sent you a letter about it and have enough time I THINK it is possible

[info]elrond_rambles

August 1 2010, 03:59:47 UTC 1 year ago

KNOCK THEM DEAD HOT STUFF!

[info]tiado_ab

August 1 2010, 04:23:14 UTC 1 year ago

Congrats on getting the Comedy Store booking, and best of luck to you as well. :)

I wish I could make it down to LA, but funds are shit for me right now, but I'm still hoping for a large turnout of your fans anyway.
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