With a global pandemic putting the brakes on a lot of live stand up comedy it also put a halt on many live recordings across the globe. Comedians who were planning to record albums or specials in 2020 essentially had their careers put on pause while material already honed on the road was put back on the shelf while the virus burns through. Some comedians however were able to get their recordings in before the lock. Fortunately for comedy fans, Tommy Marshall is one of those comics.
Raised in the Ottawa valley, Tommy Marshall quickly learned the art of story telling and a self deprecating style from his hilarious grandmother. Fittingly, and for your listening pleasure, he has recorded his debut album “Into the Weeds” in his hometown at Ottawa Yuk Yuks Comedy Club. Into the Weeds (available today on all platforms through Cottage Comedy Digital) is one of those albums that will make you long for the days of listening to one of your favorite comics kill in front of a crowd of strangers huddled into a dark basement. The good thing is that this album perfectly fills that void, capturing the element and vibe of the Ottawa Yuk Yuks club.
The album is a great introduction to a young comedian who is poised to break out of the pack of his comedy peers with big things on the horizon both as a stand up and comedic actor. Recognizable from having appeared Canada’s hit show Letterkenny, fans of that show will enjoy this album and the way it highlights his upbringing in rural surroundings as well as some of his relatable encounters growing up in the Ottawa Valley. Tommy takes personal anecdotes and blends them with unique observational humor to expose absurdity in the topics he tackles. One thing that really stands out is how he always puts “funny” first even when he’s taking hard cuts at the hypocrisy of the Canadian government or gay conversion camps. Bottom line, Tommy Marshall’s “Into the Weeds” will make you laugh above all else and that right now is what we need this holiday season.
CHECK OUT THE ALBUM:
Apple Music/iTunes:
https://music.apple.com/ca/
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/
Follow Tommy on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommytarshall
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MommyTarshall
