Donnell Rawlings Archives - Vanyaland https://vanyaland.com/tag/donnell-rawlings/ The proven voice in music since 2013 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:47:52 +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 Donnell Rawlings Archives - Vanyaland https://vanyaland.com/tag/donnell-rawlings/ 32 32 Daniel Sloss brings a bit of a ‘Bitter’ flavor to Boston https://vanyaland.com/2025/11/13/daniel-sloss-brings-a-bit-of-a-bitter-flavor-to-boston/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:45:21 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10042637 From the moment he stepped into the stand-up spotlight, Daniel Sloss has been nothing if not impressively thoughtful and tactful in his one-man show delivery. However, as he returns to the U.S. with a new show, he’s seeming a bit more “bitter” than usual. As announced earlier this week, the Scottish comedy superstar has plotted his return to American soil with his all-new show, Bitter, which brings him to The Wilbur on August 7. With his 13th solo show on […]

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]]> This Show Is Tonight: Donnell Rawlings returns to remind us why he’s rich https://vanyaland.com/2024/09/06/this-show-is-tonight-donnell-rawlings-returns-to-remind-us-why-hes-rich/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:03:33 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10039499 At this point, there’s really no explanation needed in regards to why Donnell Rawlings continues to be one of the strongest comedians in the game today. He just is, and come tonight, he’s back in town to show you exactly what we mean. Pulling up to The Wilbur tonight (September 6), the Chappelle’s Show and The Wire standout returns to Boston for the second time in two years to bring us up to speed, in true Donnell Rawlings fashion, on […]

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]]> Sean Patton looks into the Crystal Ball(room) for new comedy magic https://vanyaland.com/2024/05/02/sean-patton-looks-into-the-crystal-ballroom-for-new-comedy-magic/ Thu, 02 May 2024 17:12:00 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10038007 Sean Patton is certainly no stranger to the comedic magic that flows through the Boston area, but he’s tuning in to a new powerful crystal — the ballroom, that is – to deliver a fresh new spell of hilarity this summer. As announced earlier this week, the New Orleans native will be making his way back to town for one night Somerville’s Crystal Ballroom on August 31. Since his last visit here as part of David Cross’ Worst Daddy In […]

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]]> V3 Weekend: Harris, Donnell Rawlings, ‘Legally Blonde’ https://vanyaland.com/2023/04/14/v3-weekend-harris-donnell-rawlings-legally-blonde/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:27:38 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10034115 Editor’s Note: Welcome to V3 Weekend, Vanyaland‘s guide to help you sort out your weekend entertainment with curated selections and recommendations across our three pillars of Music, Comedy, and Film/TV. It’s what you should know about, where you need to be, and where you’ll be going, with us riding shotgun along the way. Music: Harris at Crystal Ballroom We’re all feeling pretty nostalgic lately, so here’s a trip down memory lane: Back in 2006, Boston indie rock hopefuls Harris played the Rock And Roll Rumble, making […]

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]]> Donnell Rawlings is still setting his sights on shredding the stage https://vanyaland.com/2023/04/13/donnell-rawlings-is-still-setting-his-sights-on-shredding-the-stage/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:50:16 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10034102 It’s been a few years since Donnell Rawlings has been back to Boston, but much like not being able to forget how the Giants beat the shit out of the Patriots in the Super Bowl, the longtime comedic force can’t forget the love he has for the city. Making his Wilbur debut on Friday (April 14), Rawlings is looking forward to getting back in front of a Boston crowd, and seeing just how different a theater audience responds to his […]

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]]> Andrew Dice Clay set to returneth to Chevalier Theatre https://vanyaland.com/2022/02/08/andrew-dice-clay-set-to-returneth-to-chevalier-theatre/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 02:54:27 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10029301 Late springtime in New England can definitely get a little toasty, but when it comes to welcoming Andrew Dice Clay back to the area, there’s always room to dawn that trusty ol’ leather jacket for one more night. As such, we will get the chance to do just that when the Dice Man himself comes — or shall we say cometh — to Medford’s Chevalier Theatre on Friday, June 10. Marking his first trek to the area since 2019, which […]

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]]> SXSW announces virtual, multi-city 2021 Comedy Festival lineup https://vanyaland.com/2021/03/10/sxsw-announces-virtual-multicity-2021-comedy-festival-lineup/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:59:04 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10025585 The streets of Austin may be left yearning for the sweet sounds of SXSW for another year, but the festival is far from taking a break. In fact, they may be kicking it up a notch as they prepare to bring their comedy offerings to you from all over the country. As part of its 2021 online edition, which will be taking place March 16 to 20, the music, film, and arts festival has invited some of the nation’s top […]

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]]> The Comedy Store announces drive-in shows with Burr, Spade, and more https://vanyaland.com/2021/03/04/the-comedy-store-announces-drive-in-shows-with-burr-spade-and-more/ Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:15:15 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10025518 It may still not include the iconic surroundings of the Original Room or the Belly Room, or even the parking lot, but the show must go on for The Comedy Store — and this time, it’s bigger than ever. Teaming up with Los Angeles-based cannabis vape company Puffco, the legendary comedy club has announced The Comedy Store Drive-in, bringing a weekend slate of top shelf stand-up comedy to fans from the comfort of their own vehicle. Taking place Friday, March […]

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]]> Bert Kreischer brings the party to the great outdoors in Netflix’s ‘The Cabin’ https://vanyaland.com/2020/09/23/bert-kreischer-brings-the-party-to-the-great-outdoors-in-the-cabin/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:15:29 +0000 https://vanyaland.com/?p=10023185 Bert Kreischer has been on a relentless grind in the comedy game over the last few years. From club shows to worldwide theater tours, a number of stand-up specials, and a handful of podcasts to boot, “The Machine” is taking some time to recharge with a trip into the woods for a little bit of old fashioned R & R — well, kinda — and he’s taking us along for the journey. Premiering October 13 on Netflix, The Cabin will […]

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]]> Film Review: Flying Lotus’ WTF-inducing ‘Kuso’ is not for weak stomachs https://vanyaland.com/2017/07/18/film-review-flying-lotus-wtf-inducing-kuso-is-not-for-weak-stomachs/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:32:08 +0000 http://vanya.wpengine.com/?p=162123 “Kuso” is basically the Japanese-language approximation of “bullshit,” and it’s primarily used to describe internet culture and trivial things of low-quality. Kuso is also the debut feature film of Steven Ellison, here credited as “Steve”, but perhaps better known as Flying Lotus, a free-jazz electronica hero and nephew of John and Alice Coltrane. Kuso, the film, premiered at Sundance, which is where you might have heard about it in the first place, as members of the audience walked out during […]

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