April 7, 2010

Nick Thune: Ladies, Hang On To Your Guitar Straps

Guitar-wielding comedian Nick Thune was born and raised in Seattle. Thune attended Bellevue Community College but dropped out one and a half years shy of graduating. By performing his musical comedy at local open mic nights and clubs, Thune came to the realization that he wasn’t going to become a big hit in Seattle. At the age of 24, Thune moved out to L.A. to see what its comedy circuit had to offer.

You can now see Nick’s stand-up live, musical accompaniment and all, at the Hollywood Improv and The Laugh Factory in L.A. Nick also tours live around the United States, so keep on the lookout for him at your local clubs and bars. If Thune’s not making the trip to your end of the country, you can still catch him on TV with his half hour stand-up special on Comedy Central. Nick has also performed for the HBO network in the HBO Comedy Arts Festival.

A master of the arts, Thune has had roles in various movies including Knocked up, Unaccompanied Minors, and Spring Breakdown.

Nick caught my attention on his Comedy Central special, initially because he was attractive, and thereafter because he was really funny. I’ve seen comedians play guitar while singing funny songs, and comedians who tell funny jokes, but Nick combines these two aspects into his act flawlessly. One minute he’ll be cracking one-liners with the strumming of his guitar in the background, and the next he’ll be telling a humorous story with a different accompaniment. In the midst of the story he may even break out into a related song. The guy is smart and uses all his talents to his advantage in one hilarious performance. Nick Thune is a worthwhile comedian to check out whether you like music, comedy, or both.
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  1. JackApril 26, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Makes me want to watch Comedy Central more often. Where do you find most of these comedians?

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