Taking a Leap

Earlier this year, I had blogged something about the bar being raised, having a lot to work towards, and proving to myself and those that believe in me that I was deserving of a local award. I didn’t take winning anything for my brand of humor very lightly and it certainly didn’t serve my ego. It had the opposite effect, it humbled me. It reminded me that whatever I do next will only be more difficult. I was going to have to take far more risks than performing at open mic’s in New Hampshire and Massachusetts each week.

A few weeks after opening for Bo Burnham, I had scheduled an evening in my hometown of Manchester, NH to record what was to become my first comedy album. I hired a friend, a sound engineer from my days of playing in a punk rock band, to capture the set using a mobile studio. I picked the other acts, more friends, to make for a solid evening of comedy for those paying an admission price. Only a week later, I was at a studio outside of Boston mixing the album.

On Tuesday August 24, 2010 I took the risk in self-releasing this album on iTunes along with other digital and physical retail locations. It’s been a financial risk, but above and beyond the cost of doing business, it’s also setting a precedent for my brand of humor. Mind you, much of this has based off winning a local award that drew the eyes of my comedic peers and contemporaries all forming opinions. I feel the release of this album has been a necessary risk in evolving my name into the comedian that I know I’m capable of becoming.

The album, "Uncle Daddy", debuted at #51 on the iTunes comedy albums, staying in the top 200 for several days.



I’m excited about this. It’s a great feeling, but one greeted with another set of those curious looks, questions and criticism. I expected this to happen, another milestone being met with mixed emotions. I feel that it’s the accomplishment that raises the bar, but others questioning those accomplishments push me to work harder towards success.

I’m looking forward to what’s next.

Thanks,

- Nick

"Uncle Daddy" can be downloaded here:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/uncle-daddy/id386714776


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