OVERALL: Bon Jovi, Jim Carrey, Hulk Hogan, Stephen Lynch, Will Ferrell and my mom!
COMICALLY: Dave Attell, Chris Elliot, Tom Green, Dana Carvey, Adam Sandler;
MUSICALLY: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Switchfoot, U2, O.A.R., Switchfoot, Melissa Etheridge, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Yorn, Dave Matthews Band, Sheryl Crow, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Train, Incubus, Goo Goo Dolls, SR-71, Dashboard Confessional, Eve 6, Jimmy Eats World, Lifehouse, Yellowcard, Blink 182, Guns n Roses, Smashing Pumpkins, Van Halen, Billy Joel, Sarah McLachlan and Evan Wecksell (Yes, I influence myself!)
Sounds Like
Stephen Lynch, Adam Sandler, Bon Jovi, Dashboard Confessional, Yellowcard, Bowling for Soup, Switchfoot, Bruce Springsteen, Metallica (I am a diverse-sounding fellow.)
As one of the funniest and most energetic performers to emerge from New York’s comedy clubs and musical venues, Comedian and Singer/Songwriter Evan Wecksell is often compared to comedic superstars Adam Sandler and Stephen Lynch.
Evan’s act, a blend of comedy and music, celebrates dysfunctional relationships, endorses unorthodox career paths and makes fun of bad music.
Evan developed his act by studying some of New York City’s best known comedians. Soon, Evan was performing alongside some of these very influences including The Tonight Show’s Mitch Fatel and Last Comic Standing’s Jessica Kirson, to name a few. On his native Long Island, Evan developed a following hosting music nights and playing sets at Governor’s Comedy Cabaret, The Downtown and Munchaba Lounge.
After performing at countless venues across New York City and Long Island, Evan was a three-time Long Island Laff-Off Finalist and went on to release his live CD, Live at the Bitter End.
In March 2005, Evan relocated to Los Angeles. The move paid off that fall when he made his national television debut on VH1’s “I Love the 80s 3D” and “I Love the Holidays.” His comedy songs also began receiving consistent airplay on the nationally syndicated Dr. Demento Radio Show as well as other terrestrial and internet radio outlets.
In January 2006, Evan released his limited edition single Brokeback Mountain, a song that received national airplay leading up to the Academy Awards. A few months later Evan returned to television by appearing on VH1’s “I Love Toys.”
The following summer Evan offered commentary on VH1's "I Love the 70s II" and E! Television's "Forbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank." In the fall, he reprised his talking head role on E! Television's "30 Most Outrageous Celebrity Feuds."
As Evan’s television appearances grew so did his performance schedule. Last year Evan performed over 100 shows touring clubs, colleges and radio stations across the country. He also found time to wrap several film, theater and commercial projects.
Evan continues to act and perform his comedy regularly around Los Angeles. His material can now be heard on Sirius Satellite Radio and he also hosts a weekly podcast about his beloved New York Yankees at www.YankeesPodcasts.com.
This fall Evan will go back on the road to tour clubs and colleges across the country. He is also in production on College: The Musical – A Musical About College with his wife, actress and comedienne Kelly Meyersfield. Targeting college audience, the show will preview during the summer with college touring to begin in the fall. For more information on Evan and to purchase his CDs, visit www.EvanWecksell.com.
Hey Evan...I'm expanding my show at Brennan's Pub in Marina Del Rey on Tuesdays to include COMEDY. So if you would, please let your comedian and comedy musician friends in the LA area that would like some stage time at a great venue know. I'd like to meet with interested comedians this Tuesday 09/22 (as in tonight) at Brennan's in Marina Del Rey. I'm there between 8:00 PM and 1:00 AM. Thanks for putting it out there Man.
Evan..."Attack of the Cougar" is just awesome man. Great Work!!! Hey...can you do me a huge favor and spread the word that this Tuesday there will be Beatles and Comedy at Brennan's Pub in Marina Del Rey. It should be a great show. We'd love to have you stop by...and Eva Miller is booking the comedy acts. I know she'd love to have you in the show in October.
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Come down and Join us for open Mic Wednesdays ● Acoustic acts and full bands welcome ● featuring an all pro sound system ● Full backline ● Also featuring the “melting pot” If you want to play but don’t have a band come on down for the open jam ● kitchen open all night!!
