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"The Remedy" at The Fez

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WANTED: Singers, Dancers, Musicians, Comedians, Poets, Jugglers, Storytellers, Magicians, Clowns, Ventriloquists, etc. In short...YOU!Mood: On hiatus... On hiatus...Posted at 5:11 PM Jun 24 view more

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  • Rick Who

  • 27 / Female
  • PORTLAND, Oregon, US
  • Last Login: 10/7/2009

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  • The Fez Ballroom

    • Portland, Oregon US
    • 316 SW 11th Ave. (at Burnside/Stark) 503-221-7262

Interests

  • General

    We are INTERESTED in PEOPLE who are INTERESTING... (...amusing, entertaining, and love to have a good time!)

  • Music

    All types and genres, serious or comedic. Vocalists, instrumentalists (anything from Accordions to Zithers), or both.

  • Heroes

    The esoteric Dan manning our doors, our world-renowned club manager Mikey Luv, our bartender extraordinaire "Monkey Boy" Steve (ooh, ooh, ooh!), and our enigmatic host, "Rick Who?!"

Details

  • Status: Single
  • Here for: Networking, Serious Relationships, Friends
  • Hometown: Portland, Oregon
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Children: I don't want kids
  • Drink: Yes
  • Occupation: E.D.D. Therapist (Entertainment Deficit Disorder)

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About me:

Dear friends of The Remedy:

Unfortunately, at this time we are forced to suspend this weekly event until further notice, due to the consistently anemic level of patronage.

The Remedy is conceived as a different, unique type of event for the Portland area: a Variety Open-Mike/Open-Stage Entertainment Get-together. A place where amateurs can showcase virtually any type of talent. A place where professionals can try out new materials, hone their skills, or simply get a little extra exposure. A place where everyone in the audience has the opportunity to take the stage and share just about anything: a personal story, a poem, a thought, a joke, etc. A place where anyone can come and just hang out with their friends...with amusements at every table to keep you occupied, audience games and contests to participate in, entertaining music and videos to enjoy, and raffles all show long to win silly prizes from a grab bag.

Yes, The Remedy was designed around YOU, to both enjoy and/or participate in... without YOU, there is no show! While many of you have expressed excitement about this kind of event format, the sad truth is that YOU are simply not showing up in the numbers needed to make this a viable event.

Well, Portland, do you really want to let a great event like this suffer an untimely demise? At this point in time, only a significant outpouring of support will enable The Remedy to continue. So if you are interested in supporting or patronizing this show, please let us know. If the response is great enough, The Remedy might yet live on.

Also, please tell us your thoughts, comments, ideas, and suggestions on what it will take to make The Remedy an integral part of your entertainment diet. Send us a message, post (or reply to) a comment, reply to our blog(s), or e-mail your host at: RickWho@Mail.com

Thank you for your continued interest and input,

- your host, “Rick Who?!”



Now showing at the fabulous Fez Ballroom every Wednesday night from 9 pm to 1 am, it's . . .

"THE REMEDY"
. . . a weekly Variety Open-Mike/Open-Stage get-together,
with your host, "Rick Who?!"

NO COVER CHARGE! (Our economic recovery stimulus / bailout for YOU!)
"Incredibly Frivolous" PRIZE drawings! (everyone has a chance to win)
(21 and over only, please)

"The Remedy" is currently the only approved therapy for E.D.D. (Entertainment Deficit Disorder)**

(**This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. Some common side effects of this event may include: laughing so hard you wet yourself; generalized feelings of euphoria, blissfulness, elation, glee, exhilaration, nirvana, and ecstasy; and, upon leaving the venue, uncontrollable fits of random giggling at inappropriate times.)

Who I'd like to meet:

1). Everybody who'd like to spend a brief stint in the spotlight, including (but not limited to):
Acrobats, Actors, Clowns, Comedians, Dancers, Impressionists, Jugglers, Lip-syncers, Magicians, Mimes, Musicians, Poets, Singers, Story Tellers, Ventriloquists, and other performers & entertainers.

2). Everybody just wanting to share: a short story, a joke or two (or three), an interesting experience, a favorite poem, a page from their diary, et cetera ... or would you just like to lip-sync to your favorite song?

3). Everybody who'd like to . . .

. . . come to just hang out and enjoy the entertainment

. . . indulge in our sumptuous yet economical libations and drink specials (did I mention that genuine Absinthe is available?)

. . . socialize in our friendly casual atmosphere

. . . enjoy our eclectic music & videos

. . . win "Incredibly Frivolous" prizes in our random drawings (one free entry at the door, and extra entries for winning our audience games & contests)

. . . and, in general, just escape once a week from that loathsome entity we like to refer to as . . . "The Real World"!

Comments

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  • "The Remedy" at The FezRick Who

    Jun 16 2009 3:46 PM

    Yes, Wayne, there "will or won't" be a show this week, mostly "Won't".   "Will"? . . . not so much.

    Still not enough interest or support.

       - your host, "Rick Who?!"
  • Kevin Wayne

    Jun 15 2009 11:21 PM

    I was thinkin' about coming out this Wed- so I take it there will or won't be one?
  • Dizzy Knight

    Jun 1 2009 8:03 PM

    Been talking up "The Remedy" at The Fez, to a few of my close friends! Great event! Keep up the good work. Sure to visit again soon. Thanks.
  • Lydia of the woods

    May 28 2009 5:03 PM

    My friends and I had a blast last night. Thank you for offering a place where we can share our talents:)
    Your event is sooo much better than a Karoke, comedy, or poetry night. It is everything and the unexpected. Long live, live entertainment!
  • "The Remedy" at The FezRick Who

    May 28 2009 8:24 PM

    Thanks to all the participants who made it a great show last night:

    musician Dizzy Knight

    comedian Gabe Dinger

    musician The Crash and Betty Show
    dancer/performer     Ms. Lydia
    musician Suzanne Tufan

    poetry & stories from Kevin Nelson

    the band The Shanghai Woolies

    stories from Adam

    Thanks also to our audience; remember, spread the word and let everyone know what they’re missing on Wednesdays!

       - your host, "Rick Who?!"

  • "The Remedy" at The FezRick Who

    May 27 2009 5:29 PM

    Yes, it’s Wednesday again...and that means it’s time for your next dose of “The Remedy” at The Fez, your personally prescribed therapy for EDD*!

    (*Entertainment Deficit Disorder)

    It looks like another great evening, with The Shanghai Woolies taking the stage from 11:00 to 11:30:

    "The Remedy" is a weekly variety open-mike/open-stage get-together to showcase your talents or just hang out and have fun. In addition to the live participation, we feature music, videos, games, contests, and numerous drawings for our "Incredibly Frivolous" prizes!

    This is your big chance to do just about anything legal in front of a live audience!  Sing, dance, play music, speak, yo-yo, lip-sync, juggle, mime . . . share poetry, comedy, stories, magic, skits, personal anecdotes, jokes, even a page from your old diary.  See you tonight!

  • "The Remedy" at The FezRick Who

    May 12 2009 7:49 PM

    Be sure to join us this Wednesday (the lucky 13th!)to punk out to our special guests:

    Dooom Patrol !

    The Cuntifiers !

    The Bring Downs !

    ...plus our usual open-mike/open-stage for music, comedy, talents, & sharing

    ...plus your usual dose of games, videos, contests, and "Incredibly Frivolous" PRIZES!

    Remember, there's never a cover charge at The Remedy! So don't sit at home alone in the dark suffering silently from EDD (Entertainment Deficit Disorder). Come out and join the fun!

    Your host,

    - "Rick Who?!"
  • Rick Who?!Rick Hampton

    Apr 29 2009 8:44 AM

    “Can _(your name here)_ come out and play with us tonight?”

    Yes, it’s Wednesday again...and that means it’s time for your next dose of “The Remedy” at The Fez, your personal cure for EDD*!
    (*Entertainment Deficit Disorder)

    "The Remedy" is a weekly variety open-mike/open-stage get-together to showcase your talents or just hang out and have fun.
    In addition to the live participation, we feature music, videos, games, contests, and numerous drawings for our "Incredibly Frivolous" prizes!

    This is your big chance to do just about anything legal in front of a live audience! Sing, dance, play music, speak, yo-yo, lip-sync, juggle, mime . . . share poetry, comedy, stories, magic, skits, personal anecdotes, jokes, even a page from your old diary.
    (About the only things we can’t accommodate are fire performances and trapeze artists.
    )

    The doors open at 9:00, and there is no cover charge! (...as in free, Free, FREE!) So come and join the fun!

    - your host, “Rick Who?!”
  • Jim Strange with The Pr…

    Apr 17 2009 6:47 AM

    Thank you so much for having me last night.
  • Rob Johnston

    Apr 17 2009 12:19 AM

    Rick--Thanks for the stage time!. You got a good thing going on and i'm sure it will spread. I look foreward to playing again and hope to do a full show soon.
    Rob Johnston
  • Rick Who?!Rick Hampton

    Apr 16 2009 8:27 PM

    Thank you everyone who came out to the show Wednesday, and a special thanks to our three musician contributors: Kevin Wayne, Rob Johnston, and Jim Strange of The Proud and the Damned.


    Great show guys!

    See everybody next week for another dose of The Remedy.


    And remember, the stage is open for any type of talent you might have, not just musicians and comedians. We're still looking for some dancers, magicians, jugglers, and sketch comedy, among others.


    Come out and play with us!

    - "Rick Who?!"
  • Rick Who?!Rick Hampton

    Apr 3 2009 8:21 PM

    WOW!

    Thanks to everyone who came out to The Remedy this Wednesday, including all the performers, making this our biggest and best show so far! We really weren't expecting this after the light turnout of our first few shows. If this keeps up, we'll be moving from the 2nd floor lounge to the spacious 3rd floor ballroom.


    I apologize to the latecomers who signed-up but didn't get to perform...we simply ran out of time. I had spaced out the participants with our other videos and games, and I just didn't expect the late influx. I think for the future I'll start accepting reservations ahead of time in addition to sign-ups during the show...just message me at The Remedy's MySpace page or email me at RickWho @ Mail .com.


    Once again, thank-you to everyone for helping to make the show a success, as we grow into a true variety open-mike / open-stage get-together.


    It looks like The Remedy is becoming THE place to be on Wednesday nights...thanks to YOU!

    - "Rick Who?!"
  • Rick Who?!Rick Hampton

    Apr 1 2009 6:44 AM

    Come and join us this Wednesday for your next personal therapist-prescribed dose of “The Remedy” at The Fez.


    An open-mike/open-stage get-together with music, comedy, talents, sharing, videos, games, contests, and “Incredibly Frivolous” PRIZES, The Remedy is fun for the entire family! . . .
    (IF your entire family is 21 and over)

    Participate in the show, or just relax and enjoy! NO COVER CHARGE! .
    .
    .
    (as in free, Free, FREE!)

    See you Wednesday!

    - “Rick Who?!”
  • "The Remedy" at The FezRick Who

    Mar 6 2009 10:12 PM

    Yes, we've finally gotten the proverbial ball rolling! A big thanks to everyone who came out for the show, and a special thanks for all the participants that took the stage to share with us: Kyle Harbert, Dan Cossette, Holli Pappan, Jesse Alison, Whitney Streed, Andy Schanz, Jon Green, and "The Librarian"!
    Starting next week, we'll kick off the live participation a little earlier. Feel free to share your comments with us, and remember that we are an open-mike/open-stage for ALL types of talent, not just comedy! (Tell all your friends who are big hams or love attention.
    )
    We look forward to playing with you again next Wednesday.
    !
  • Rick Who?!Rick Hampton

    Mar 2 2009 6:43 PM

    Hi, I'm Rick! People seem to have a hard time remembering my last name. I am the humble host of the new weekly Wednesday night event at the Fez Ballroom, "The Remedy". This is a fun open-mike/open-stage get-together for everyone to share their music, comedy, dance, lip-syncing, poetry, storytelling, jokes, skits, impressions, magic...just about any talent you might have! Bring your old diary and read some amusing entries, or share your "worst/best/strangest" experience: dream, hangover, adventure, break-up, etc. We rely on audience participation for most of the entertainment, but if you're not feeling up to taking the stage, feel free to just hang out and enjoy the fun friendly casual atmosphere.
    There will also be drawings for our "Incredibly Frivolous" PRIZES! Games and contests will ensue, resulting again in more "Incredibly Frivolous" PRIZES! So come and drop in on the show anytime between 9pm and 1am, turn in a participation request if you so desire (letting us know what you want to do and what time slots you're available), treat yourself to some libations and snacks, grab a board game or a puzzle book, take a break from "The Real World" and let your hair down for a while! NO Cover Charge (as in free, Free, FREE!) Hope to meet you soon! (21 and over)
  • KovertKamperFormerly Notorious Kelly

    Feb 26 2009 11:38 PM

    Love the variety show idea!

    I put you at the tippy-top of Wednesday on my open mic list.

    See ya soon!
  • "The Remedy" at The FezRick Who

    Feb 16 2009 6:05 AM

    Send a message if you would like to RSVP for some stage time at our premier show on Wednesday, March 4th.