Chris Valenti

Chris Valenti

If you’ve ever been frustrated by a relationship and you have a twisted, but healthy sense of humor, then Chris Valenti is the artist for you. Chris takes his romantic failures and frustrations personally and pours them out to you straight from his wry, twisted heart. Valenti\’s songs of struggles, blunders, and missed opportunities radiate the painfully funny universal suffering we all endure. His show is part music, part comedy, part therapy, and part romance – as well as action, adventure, mystery and sometimes horror. A philosopher of love – usually, the kind of love that did not exactly make it to that \’happily ever after\’ place, Chris writes and performs songs that touch upon the common truths of the humorous lives of single people. Songs like Passive Aggressive, about the cute little problems that get blown out of proportion in every sweet, loving relationship, and The Ghost of Your Ex, about dates who can\’t stop talking about their ex-boyfriends, strike close to home for those who can not reel in the full attention of their present partner. Don\’t Pass Out is a plea and warning to men and women everywhere to curb excessive drinking, especially on first dates. The upcoming album includes It\’s Hard to Find Someone Good Enough For Me, which nails the single person\’s core issue head on – and was featured on The Dr. Phil Show – and Everyone Can Be Replaced, a positive look at the end of relationships. Most shows end with Chris\’s new approach to women, Booty Call. A hopeful romantic with a wry sense of humor, Chris has the knack for using self-deprecation and vulnerability to write songs about the hazards and frustrations of love and attempted relationships. He’s become the cheerful motivator for the unlucky in love, because the best cure for a broken heart is laughing at someone else\’s.

Here’s three invitations for you to get out and have some fun this week.

Thursday – Sit N Spin – This is an amazing evening of personal monologues from some of LA’s best writers. It’s held at the Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson Theater and is filmed for Comedy Central. The show is always packed and there are usually very recognizable people participating in the evening. I will simply be the musical guest, playing a song before and after the stories. This show is completely free, but you will have to rsvp by calling 323 960-5519 to reserve a seat. 6539 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood 90038.

Friday – House Of Blues – I was invited back to perform in the Voodoo Lounge at 8:00. I’ll do a half hour of mostly music. They have a nice happy hour back there between 5-7 with half price parking and appetizers, as well as $1 drafts and $3 wine and drink specials. Meet me there at six! The show is $10 – but it’s the House of Blues! 8430 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood 90069

Saturday – Gemini Manor – Honestly, I don’t know what the hell this is. The website looks cool though. It’s a Hollywood landmark, apparently. It does sound like a fun night. It’s a private party, but open to you – for the $5 donation. There will be food and drink. There’s only six comics doing 10 minutes each. I’ll probably leave the guitar at home and just tell some jokes. 1341 N Mariposa Ave, half block south of Sunset.