Comedy Central has released a new Sinbad DVD titled “Where U Been?” It’s been 13 years since his last stand-up special and he’s finally back. In fact, during his routine he states that some people thought he was dead, eventhough he still tours 48 weeks out of the year. OK, you may still be kicking Mr. Sinbad but your comedy appears to be on life support. I must admit I wasn’t too excited about doing this review but I had some spare time and decided to have at it. I believe his loyal fans will enjoy it. It’s been so long since I’ve seen him, I can’t remember if I was a fan or not. However, after suffering through the show, I guess I wasn’t a fan. It’s amusing, somewhat entertaining, but not funny. I smiled a lot, chuckled at times, and laughed enough times to count on one hand. His topics include Bernie Madoff, President Obama, strip clubs, relationships, marriage, and kids, just to name a few. I never once laughed so hard that it hurt, or that I got a cramp in my stomach (the ultimate test for me). At the end of his stand-up he performs a few funk songs as a drummer and guitarist with his band.
I respect the fact that he doesn’t use explicit language in his comedy. I also thought the bonus segment of the DVD was the best part. In it he shares a lot about how the show and his band came together to do the taping. You also learn quite a bit about Sinbad, the man. He seemed genuine,very personable, and funny (yes, funny) just talking to the camera or playing off whoever he was talking with in the segment. On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the highest) the DVD gets a 3.5 but the bonus material gets a 4.5.
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VIDEO: Tracy Morgan in Laffapalooza! Live from Las Vegas
SYNOPSIS: Hosted by brilliant comedian Tracy Morgan (30 Rock, Cop Out), this laugh-out-loud comedy concert was taped before a live audience in Las Vegas and includes performances by Lavell Crawford, Mark Curry, Earthquake, Corey Holcomb and Sheryl Underwood. The crowd is hyped and the comedians are no joke! We’re coming into your home and taking no prisoners, so strap yourself into your seat and hold on to your stomach because you are about to experience the true power of LAFFAPALOOZA!
After a two year hiatus from the touring trails, Alicia Keys is back on the road with “The Freedom Tour.” Her show includes new tunes from her latest CD The Element of Freedom and many if not all of her classic hits like “You Don’t Know My Name” and “No One.”
Fri 03/05/10 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
Sat 03/06/10 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
Mon 03/08/10 London, ON The John Labatt Centre
Wed 03/10/10 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Thu 03/11/10 Quebec City, QC Quebec Colisee Pepsi
Sat 03/13/10 Mashantucket, CT MGM Grand At Foxwoods
Sun 03/14/10 Mashantucket, CT MGM Grand At Foxwoods
Wed 03/17/10 New York, NY Madison Square Garden Arena
Fri 03/19/10 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
Sat 03/20/10 Atlantic City, NJ Mark G. Etess Arena
Mon 03/22/10 Boston, MA Agganis Arena at Boston University
Wed 03/24/10 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
Thu 03/25/10 Washington, DC Verizon Center
Sat 03/27/10 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena
Sun 03/28/10 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
Tue 03/30/10 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
Fri 04/02/10 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie
Sat 04/03/10 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Tue 04/06/10 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
Fri 04/09/10 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center
Sat 04/10/10 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena