It wasn’t but a few years ago that on any given weekend Tracy Morgan, Bobcat Goldthwait, Nick DiPaolo and dozens of other great stand-up comedians would convene on the Funny Farm Comedy Club in Youngstown. Every weekend you could see established stand-ups or fantastic up-and-comers for little cash. It was a fantastic alternative to the bar scene. But after the club’s closing, the void left was anything but small. Much like the closing of The Nyabinghi affected the original music scene and consistent touring acts, the Funny Farm fell and suddenly the Valley had lost its go-to place for...
Ed. note: This article appeared in the first incarnation of Youngstown Pulse Magazine from 2003-05. By B.J. LISKO Youngstown Pulse Magazine Editor Porno and Disney isn’t the best of combinations. Greater alliances have been forged. So in my head it’s understandably a plethora of clashing thoughts when I call up porno god Ron Jeremy in of all places the magical world of Disney in Orlando, Fla. But by conversation’s end, any stereotypes I may have had of man who is and shall forever be the king of sleaze are obliterated. When Jeremy describes his role in his upcoming Youngstown perfo...
Radio personality Viking Jim has championed the Youngstown rock scene for years. He’s had to remain fairly quiet in the public eye about what he really thinks. Until now. Ed. note: This article first appeared in the winter 2010 Youngstown Pulse. By B.J. LISKO Youngstown Pulse Magazine Editor I don’t clearly remember the first time I met Viking Jim. It was probably at a Hellvis gig some years back at The Nyabinghi. I’m sure the conversation was blurry and me trying to recollect the details now would be even blurrier. What I do know, is that Vike is one of the good ones. He’s...
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