A comedian rants about how much it sucks to play Pachelbel's Canon in D on a cello. Recorded live at Penn State, this piece by comedian/musician Rob Paravonian has been a favorite on the Dr. Demento Show.
A six-minute standup set (that's right, no guitar) from comedian Rob Paravonian from a show at Zanies Comedy Club in Chicago, Illinois. Subjects include Pimp My Ride, being a musician, affluent roommates, corporate culture, being searched for drugs, and more!
Rob Paravonian uses the theme from Friends and the Sugar Ray song Every Morning to show that if you listen to the lyrics of a pop tune, it becomes really difficult to enjoy it anymore
Did you ever wonder why children's music videos are so popular? Is it because the children like them or because the parents need them? Comedian/musician Rob Paravonian attempts to get to the bottom of it with his Children's Song, inspired by The Wiggles, Teletubbies, et. al.
Rob Paravonian explores the pitfalls of being a musical comedian, and we see a host of NYC musical comics show up at a venue that's closed! See what a group of people goes through just to get a show together.
"Topical" explores what the ups and downs of doing topical material, i.e. material about current events. From developing the material quickly to its short shelf life, you'll see the bit grow, flourish, and age before your eyes.
Reels shows all of the video packages that comics must maintain in order to get work and further their careers. Rob takes you through the different purposes for different kinds of reels he has, and the various hassles associated with each.
Follow Rob to his gig on the Frying Pan, a salvaged light ship docked on the west side of Manhattan. Watch Rob fight through the waves, technical difficulties and heat as he performs on the lower deck of this rusty old boat.