Kelsey Cook Archives - Vanyaland https://vanyaland.com/tag/kelsey-cook/ The proven voice in music since 2013 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:16:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://redefined.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/31135224/cropped-V-SOCIAL-2023-32x32.png Kelsey Cook Archives - Vanyaland https://vanyaland.com/tag/kelsey-cook/ 32 32 Year in ReView: Vanyaland’s 12 months of comedy faves in 2025 https://vanyaland.com/2025/12/11/year-in-review-vanyalands-12-months-of-comedy-faves-in-2025/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:16:18 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10042789 Another year, another hell ride through a cultural landscape that devoured and reproduced at an alarming rate in 2025. Through all the “unprecedented times” that we’re all tired of living in, to the birth of “6-7!” (whatever the fuck that means), and everything in between, one constant that kept us afloat was the levity, and often times societal mirror check that comedy offered to the masses. With a little bit of everything for everyone, the world of stand-up was stretched, […]

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]]> Half-Year in ReView: Vanyaland’s 10 favorite comedy specials of 2025 (so far) https://vanyaland.com/2025/07/03/half-year-in-review-vanyalands-10-favorite-comedy-specials-of-2025-so-far/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:21:45 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10041942 Man, what a year it was in 2025. Twelve months of absolute chaos, but we made it — wait, what? We’re only half way through? Well, that sucks. Luckily though, we’ve had plenty of opportunities already afforded to us by some of the best in the comedy game to escape the insanity (for at least an hour at a time) and collect ourselves. Whether it was filled with social commentary, personal reflection, or just talking shit for the sake of […]

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]]> ReVue Stage: Ian Karmel gifts us ‘Comfort Beyond God’s Foresight’ https://vanyaland.com/2025/03/03/revue-stage-ian-karmel-gifts-us-comfort-beyond-gods-foresight/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:22:40 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10040910 Editor’s Note: Sometimes, you just need a good facelift to freshen things up, so that’s what we’ve done here. It’s the same old ReVue Stage, with a little bit of a twist where we put together a short list of the best comedy releases from the past month, and deliver them all in a tight, one-stop package. So come on over and check out some of the best specials and albums that comedy had to offer this past month, and maybe […]

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]]> Kelsey Cook just wants to keep building and grinding in her new era https://vanyaland.com/2025/02/21/kelsey-cook-just-wants-to-keep-building-and-grinding-in-her-new-era/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:38:54 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10040825 Kelsey Cook has already had the opportunity to step on the legendary stage at The Wilbur in the past. But this time around, things are a bit different, the stakes are a bit higher, and Cook is firing on all cylinders as she prepares to take on the headlining spotlight. Making her way to the Theatre District tonight (February 21) as part of her Happy Hour tour, the Minnesota-based comedian can’t help but feel excited and proud of the work […]

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]]> Kelsey Cook is ready to bring a better ‘Happy Hour’ to The Wilbur https://vanyaland.com/2024/10/16/kelsey-cook-is-ready-to-bring-a-better-happy-hour-to-the-wilbur/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:21:00 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10039840 While hopes were dashed this summer regarding the return of happy hour within The Commonwealth, Kelsey Cook will be bringing her own kind of fun to the city next year that can help us forget about it. As announced earlier this week, Cook is leveling up with her upcoming Happy Hour tour, which brings her all over the country in 2025, including one night at The Wilbur on February 21. In addition to her stand-up dates selling out all over […]

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]]> Year in ReView: Vanyaland’s favorite stand-up comedy specials of 2023 https://vanyaland.com/2023/12/12/year-in-review-vanyalands-favorite-stand-up-comedy-specials-of-2023/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:50:00 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10036764 With each passing year, it seems as though more avenues open up for artists, specifically comedians, to unleash content in unique and exciting new ways. In 2023, there was no exception to that idea, as a venerable ocean of specials, albums and overall digital content made its way into the world via numerous outlets aside from the usual goliaths like Netflix and HBO. We saw the birth of new independent comedy-centered record labels, comedians opting for self-produced specials on YouTube, […]

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]]> Mic’d Up: Kowloon Komedy, Kelsey Cook, Deon Cole, Chevy Chase https://vanyaland.com/2023/11/28/micd-up-kowloon-komedy-kelsey-cook-deon-cole-chevy-chase/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:25:40 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10036641 Editor’s Note: The holidaze is in full effect, and we’re all going to need a little somethin’ somethin’ to help us stay sane through the Yuletide insanity and seasonal depresh. With that being said, live comedy may just supply the release you’re looking for, and lucky for you, we’ve got you more than covered. With homegrown talent, national headliners, and open mics galore highlighting the calendar, the plethora of powerful comedy throughout the commonwealth continues to show up, night after […]

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]]> Mic’d Up: Solid Sound’s comedy boom, Notaro makes good at UMass https://vanyaland.com/2022/05/23/micd-up-solid-sounds-comedy-boom-notaro-makes-good-at-umass/ Mon, 23 May 2022 17:15:00 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10030441 Editor’s Note: As the temps begin to rise and the flowers begin to blossom, the top-tier selection of comedy shows to check out around Boston are also in full bloom as homegrown talent, national headliners, and open mics galore highlight the calendar. Live entertainment continues to make its way back into our social lives — mask up! stay safe! — and so we always want to make sure you know about cool stuff going on in the world of comedy. […]

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