Christopher Cannon
Funny Boy
© 2004 Christopher Cannon (733792498228)
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After 14 years on the comedy stage, Christopher Cannon's debut CD is absolutely worth the wait. Funny Boy puts the listener back where comedy recordings should be...in the club.
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- 1 Iraq War
- 2 Las Vegas
- 3 Flying
- 4 The Weather
- 5 Nascar
- 6 Hockey
- 7 Shopping
- 8 McDonalds
- 9 Michael Jackson
- 10 New Car
- 11 College
- 12 Drug Ads
- 13 Pets
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It has taken Christopher Cannon 14 years to record his debut Comedy CD and Funny Boy is well worth the wait. Avoiding the large theater recordings prevelant in today's comedy CD choices, Funny Boy takes the listener back to where they belong...the intimate atmosphere of a comedy club.
"Christopher Cannon's new CD Funny Boy really IS funny
but when it comes to working an audience, Chris is no BOY...he's a pro."
- Sonny Fox/XM Satellite Radio
Recorded over a two-night club performance, Cannon deals with a wide range of topics from Iraq to NASCAR.
"Hilarious"
- Indie Shout Magazine
"I did something I honestly thought I wouldn't. I laughed out loud."
- Don Sill/Two Drink Minimum
Christopher Cannon's comedy career began while serving as a tank commander in the US Army at Fort Hood, Texas. While on field exercises, Sargeant Cannon, the budding comic, would entertain his fellow troops by performing comedy routines from the back deck of an M-1 Abrams battle tank. Upon discharge, Christopher headed south to Austin, where he found himself behind the wheel of a delivery truck by day and behind a mike on the comedy stage by night. He finally parked the truck for good in 1993 and dedicated himself full time to a career as a professional comedian.
As a regular member of Austin's Laff Staff Improv troop, Christopher continued to evolve as a performer by sharpening his audience interaction skills and expanding his overall stage presence.
Along the way, he quickly advanced from opening act to Headliner, playing in some of the best known comedy venues in America: the Improv, Funny Bone, and Las Vegas.
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My sides are still hurting!
author: ChrisThis CD is so funny. My wife and I we're hurting from laughing so much. I took it to work and everyone there kept asking where I got it. You can't go wrong with this CD. I have not laughed so hard since Eddie Murphy's cd's
I’m still laughing
author: SharonGreat CD and speedy service from cdbaby. In segments that are sometimes topical (Saddam) but usually timeless (hockey, weather), Cannon nails experiences we all have had, can imagine having, or hope never to have. We all need laughter and this one had the people next to me at a red light smiling, just because they could see/hear me laughing. I’m still laughing. It’s worth repeat listening.
This Boy is Funny indeed.
author: Two Drink Minimum E-ZineLet’s be honest. This guy just doesn’t look funny. He doesn’t have an edge; there is no style in his appearance. He’s just another 30-something with a short, bland haircut and a JC Penney suit. He looks more like a low-budget car salesperson then a comedian. But if there’s one thing the comedy world has taught me, it is never to judge a book by its cover. Christopher Cannon is no exception. I popped in his CD, Funny Boy, expecting to hear the usual hackneyed material, and then, without warning, his first bit rang out. “Saddam in a spider hole,” Cannon says with pleasure. “C’mon out, Saddam … Holy shit! Yeah, that smells real presidential. Get outta there!” “I’m Saddam Hussein, the president of Iraq; I’m ready to negotiate!” “Yeah, well, I’m Private Peterson, and I’m ready to crack your fuckin’ skull with my rifle! Now get outta the hole!” After that, looks didn’t matter. Cannon’s explosive persona took over, and my cynical listening ear was deafened. I did something I honestly thought I wouldn’t. I laughed out loud. Funny Boy, recorded last December at Hyena’s Comedy Club in Arlington, Texas, has plenty of these LOL moments as the former U.S. solider tackles such current issues as the Iraq war, Michael Jackson, NASCAR and McDonald’s. “I like McDonald’s because it’s consistent,” he says in his loud, aggressive style. “Pretty much shitty everywhere you go … and I like that!” Cannon, a Texas native, grabs the audience and rattles them with his rants, rarely letting up until the audience is out of breath. His style is fierce and direct, and though not groundbreaking, his material is edgy and exciting. In short, it doesn’t matter how lame he looks. This boy is funny indeed. - Don Sill
Hilarious
author: Indie ShoutChristopher Cannon is an independent performance artist. He may not play guitar or sing, but the pressures and stresses of performing stand-up comedy are similar to those of a musician's. While it may be a bit of a diversion from the "indie music" theme of the 'zine to do a review of a comedy album, my gut told me to give it a shot. This turned out to be the right decision, and not just because the album is good. Christopher's networking and promotion skills are a great example for any indie artist. Before sending his promotional materials, Christopher contacted me at Indie Shout via email to see if we would consider doing a review of a comedy album, probably figuring it was a longshot. When I responded that I would consider doing so, he immediate responded that his CD was on the way. A few days later, a well-constructed and orderly promo pack arrived in Indie Shout's mailbox. It contained a copy of the Funny Boy CD, a press clipping from The Austin Chronicle, a well-written bio, a small hand-written "thank you" note, and a separate CDR with images for Indie Shout to use when publishing a review. One of the best promo packs this small music magazine has received came from...a comedian! Musicians, this is what we should all be doing! Funny Boy is a live CD. This makes it more interesting because of the technicalities of recording different shows, capturing the performance and the crowd's responses, and finally editing and mastering the disc into one flowing work that sounds like a continuous fifty-five minute set. All of these things have been done very well on this CD. The thirteen tracks segue seamlessly, the performance is consistent throughout, and the recording quality is such that, on a good system, you could easily imagine yourself sitting in the crowd. The CD is hilarious. It starts with a routine about Saddam Hussein and the Iraq war that anyone can laugh at, regardless of their personal opinions regarding the politics of the situation. Christopher also talks about winter, airplanes, Michael Jackson, Wal Mart, crappy cars, and more. While the main subjects of each routine are familiar (almost anyone can relate to this stuff), his approach to each topic is unique. As someone who watches much more Comedy Central than I really should, I can say that this material is just as good as that of many nationally-recognized acts.