Eugene Mirman, a great local comedian that usually hosts “Invite them Up” a comedy show featuring a lot of local comedians. He just put out a record on Sub Pop called En Guarde Society!. This track is actually from his first record,

Eugene Mirman - Cupid (link expired)
David Cross, I am sure most of you know him from either any bar in the east village, Arrested Development, or Mr. Show. Anyway, he is very smart, political and a NY dweller. He also puts records on Sub Pop. Here is a track from a special he did in 1995.

David Cross - The Funniest thing I have ever seen (link expired)
Todd Barry, a monotone NYC comedian has been doing stand up for a long time. And since I think that handjobs should be the punchline for every joke. Enjoy.

Todd Barry - the Fastest HJ’s (link expired)

Also please check out the Upright Citizen’s Brigade for a lot of new NYC comedians like Aziz Ansari, Adam Pally and Ben Schwartz, Dave HIll, ROb Heubel and many More…

Also since I just finished the BIll Hicks book, AMerican Scream. For those who don’t know who he is, he was the Lenny Bruce of the 80’s. He challenged the Gulf war, the legilization of drugs and American’s perception of what was considered pornographic. He died in 1994 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 32.

“Yeah you really got my act down good, guys. That’ll be great. You know, when I’m done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That’s why I drink orange drink.” - Bill Hicks, after being asked to do an advertisement for orange drink.

Bill Hicks - the War (link expired)