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R.I.P Unlce Dick

2008-12-22T19:50:21Z

For a bit of time my Unlce Dick has been undergoing some health issues that the Loyds seem to excel in. Well, last Friday before a show, I received the phone call. Not the call I was waiting for. As the saying goes, "the show must go on".

I'll always remember Uncle Dick for being my Dad's "cool" brother that made sure he supported his family and lived a very fun life. I would go to their house in Owensboro, Kentucky and junk out on colas while I watched the TV. One of the biggest perks, visiting there, was the stash of magazines under the bathroom sink. I never had to use the bathroom so much as I did there. Those colas went right through me. That and the food my Aunt would cook was soooooo good. My Uncle did well.

Then there's the house, on the hill, in Rockcastle. Oh the good times we had there. There were so many gatherings, fish fries, and Derby Parties. I can't help but to think about all of the fun I had there. And that's just the way Uncle Dick was. He worked very hard but at the same time my Uncle Dick was about enjoying life and his family.

So long, Uncle Dick. I will miss you very much.

Richard L. Loyd, 74 years old, formally of Owensboro, KY, passed away Dec. 18, 2008 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City Beach, FL.

Mr. Loyd graduated from Barrett Manual Training High School in Henderson, KY, served in the US Air Force and retired from Lanham Brothers General Contracting Inc. where he was Senior Project Engineer.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Dan Loyd and a brother, James D. Loyd.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Jane Loyd, two daughters Julie A. Isbill, her husband Tony and their sons Anthony Jr. and Andrew of Owensboro and Johnny Alexandrovich of Orlando, FL. Kelly L. Bates and her husband Keith of Panama City Beach, FL. One son, Richard Lee and his wife JoAnn, their daughter Jessica, two sons Alex and Hunter Lee and two step sons, Jacob and Hunter Blake of Owensboro.

A sister, Carole Ashby and her husband Bob of Eustis, FL., a brother Terry and his wife Nancy of Altamonte Springs, Fl and a sister-in-law Barbara Loyd of Burleson, TX and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 10:00am at Rockcastle United Methodist Church, Hwy 274, Cadiz, KY 42211.

Another Great Show

2008-12-22T01:34:22Z

Thank you again to everybody who came out and supported The Chris Loyd & Friends (holiday) Comedy Show. It was good to see some familiar faces and also good to meet plenty of new Loyded Fans, too. You, my Loyded Fans, it's you that keeps this show going and with the continuing growth of support it's only going to get bigger and better. Congratulations to all of the prize winners! I'd like to also thank my fellow comics who came out and supported the show, too. And how about that line-up? Jesse Case, Gary Dull, Leslie Nash, Jesse Perry and Dan Whitehurst! All tremendously funny and always a pleasure to have on the show. Thanks to http://www.NashvilleStandUp.com for donating some cool prizes and for promoting the show along with http://www.MangyDog.com for also promoting the show and providing their support. Be sure to visit them and say hello. The next show will be Friday January 23 at 9PM. Stay tuned for the line-up and I'll see you there. If you are not all ready on the email list and want to sign up for show updates and announcements please email me at lochloyd@comcast.net and I'll make sure you're on that list.

My Gift Back To The Loyded Fans

2008-12-03T19:13:22Z

I can't thank everyone enough that has come out and supported this past year's shows at The Music City Bar & Grill. I know I have had a blast entertaining you and I'm pretty sure you have had a blast as well. That's why, for the gift giving season, I have lined up only headliners from previous shows with a super duper headliner to close the show. Consider it my gift back to you, my Loyded fans.

What A Great Show!

2008-11-22T21:53:57Z

I am so happy with last night's show. Everything came together for a fantastic show. Great crowd! Amongst the audience I'd say there were nearly twenty five people who came out for their first time and said they had a blast and would spread the word and come back. That is awesome! It was really nice of some local comics come out and support, too. A special thanks to John Bowman, Trey McClarnon, Ben Bergman, Corey Reppond, Monty Mitchell and Jesse Case for making this a terrific show. Next month's show will be Friday December 19th at 9:00PM. It will be my gift back to all of you that have supported The Chris Loyd & Friends Comedy Show. But you're going to have to wait to open it.

Dougie Ray's Open Mic Comedy Night NEW!

2008-11-18T19:38:32Z

Dougie Ray's (Rivergate) is your new home for a fantastic, monthly comedy show that will leave your belly cramping from laughter. The show will be on the THIRD Thursday of each month. Show time will be at 8:00PM and will be a sign up/go up show. Meaning if you think you are funny or have been told you are funny or you are a comic needing to get your fill of stage time, Dougie Ray's is your place. Come out and help kick off the debut this Thursday the 20th at 8:00PM! Dougie Ray's 903 Rivergate Pkwy Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (615) 855-6301 No Cover! Free Open Mic Comedy! Food & Drink Specials! 21+ (smoking)

Zanies and The Chris Loyd & Friends Comedy Show

2008-11-17T17:04:14Z

Hi there Loyded comedy fans! This week is a action packed week for the Loydster. If you only knew how much I would love it if you could come out and enjoy each show. Monday Looking for something to do on a Monday Night? Tired of cooking after working one of the worst days of the week? Do you also need your fill of live, stand-up comedy? Well look no further! You'll find out there is nothing better than a night out at: Big Tony's Pizza 4054 Andrew Jackson Way Hermitage, Tennessee 37076 (615) 886-9707 *FREE Stand-Up Comedy from 7-9PM! *FREE Hand Tossed Pizza (with the purchase of one drink item) from 5-8PM! *$1.25 Bud Light & Miller Lite Drafts *Mixed Drink Specials *No Cover! Comics! Show up and go up! Bring your funniest stuff and a good appetite. For more info, visit: www.NashvilleStandUp.com Tuesday The Nashville's Funniest Person open mike stand-up contest begins at 8 p.m. every Tuesday night. Come early to sign up or just enjoy the comedy and cheap booze. The work-shop atmosphere features local regulars, nationally touring acts trying out new material, and the occasional lunatic wacko. Spanky's Sportsbar & Grill 330 Welch Road Nashville, Tennessee 37211 Phone (615) 837-3450 behind the WalMart @ Nolensville and Harding Place - Nashville For more info, visit: www.NashvilleStandUp.com Wednesday I'll be taking part in Rik Robert's School of Laughs Graduation Performances at Zanies. I'll be opening up for the headliner and a personal hero, Keith Alberstadt. Be sure to mention my name, when ordering tickets and they are only $5! I try to take care of my fans. Zanies 2025 8th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37204 (615) 269-0221 www.zaniesnash.com For more info, visit: www.NashvilleStandUp.com Thursday Get some R&R to save up for Friday. Friday Once again, Ladies and Gentlemen, comedy invades the Opryland area with this stellar show. You might have heard of it... For more info, visit: www.NashvilleStandUp.com Thank you, Loyded fans, for all of your support. With out you, there wouldn't be me.

My First Visit To Comedy Tennessee

2008-10-09T20:03:22Z

Last night was my first performance at Comedy Tennessee that is located just shy of down town Memphis, Tennessee. I've always heard really good things about this comedy club and low and behold they came true. They have a great room that is chocked full of tables that have a terrific view of the stage. The staff is fabulous and I can't wait to return. See?, here I am. Once again, I had a terrific time. I did have to follow this blossoming performer, though. When I say follow, I mean the very next comic. I'm not kidding, this really happened. Ladies and Gentlemen, Prince Mongo's Brother. Stay tuned for more exciting adventures as they occur. Thank you again, Comedy Tennessee.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2008-10-02T00:19:11Z

The month of October is a special month to me. Even now more than ever. Sure, back in the day it meant the changing of leaves, the horrible allergies to mold and vague memory of going to an Oktober Fest (or three) the previous night. Sure the leaves still change and man alive does mold bring me to my knees. This month also serves to remind everyone just how important it is to make everyone aware of this disease. Now some of you might think that I'm doing this out of perversion or for some fetish purpose but that would be kind of false. Ok, I'm a breast man and proud. But I'm not a fan of cancer. Almost everyone on my father's side have died from cancer. My dad is dead, his parents are dead, my sister is dead, two out of three living uncles (one treated, one still fighting like the champ he is), my brother had some kind of scare, and my prostate is about swollen to the size of a regulation NFL football but I'm sure most of that is stress related. Everyone mentioned above have all been affected by cancer. Just this year my very own, beautiful little mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had her smoosh'em test earlier this spring and didn't hear anything much afterwards. Just before she moved to Texas I received a call on my cell phone from her Kentucky doctor's office. They asked me to have mom call them. Turns out that something did pop up and she did have cancer. She was given two choices of treatment or removal. Who wants to lose a part of their body for what ever reason? Who wants to go through the pain of cancer treatments? After a lot of family phone time, she decided to have her breast removed and remove the opportunity for the cancer to spread. Months later, she is ridden of her cancer and is now entering the final stages of her implant being completed. I have to admit it is humorous to hear my seventy three year old mother tell me what it's like to have a boob job. But in all seriousness, it is about my mother having breast cancer and surviving the disease that has taken so many lives. I don't have pay pal and I'm not in the position to take donations through a blog. If you can, especially during the month of October, do everything possible to help raise awareness for curing this disease. Buy a pink ribbon lapel pin, click on as many breast cancer awareness links on the internet as you can. Little things like that add up and help raise the money it takes for research and treatment. And maybe, some day, every one that becomes affected by this disease can live to talk about it just like my beautiful, little mother.

The Chris Loyd & Friends Show September 18, 2008

2008-09-07T02:19:09Z

This month's show is Leslie Nash's Birthday Show. Be sure to come out and wish Leslie a happy birthday and buy her and drink and stuff. A bunch of Leslie's friends will be out to help her celebrate and you should be one of them, too. You do like birthday parties, don't you? I KNOW DO!!!

No No No, Allow Me, Please

2008-09-03T23:34:34Z

I try to do the best I can and cater to the Loyded fans out there. Now, thanks to some fellow comic buddies, I'm able to bring the funny to all of those desiring Loyded fans in Franklin, Tennessee. That's right, no worries about making that big drive to Nashville to get your fill of The Loyded News. I'm bringing it to you, just for you.

Is There Labor In Laughing?

2008-09-01T16:37:00Z

Maybe just a little. But only if it's on Labor Day. Come out tonight and decide for your self.

The Chris Loyd & Friends Show August 28th, 2008

2008-08-25T04:11:14Z

I want to thank everyone again who came out to support local comedy at last month's show. I can't wait for this month's show. You would be really silly to miss out on this show. I'll see you there!

Just Say O Tay!

2008-07-05T03:27:29Z

Another Show Success

2008-06-30T03:47:33Z

Last Thursday's show couldn't have gone better. Great job to John, Sean, Joe, Damian and Paul. You guys really brought the funny and the crowd was very appreciative for it. Speaking of the crowd, now that's a crowd to be thankful for. Thanks again, everyone. You might be wondering to yourself what city do you have to live in to get live comedy at least three times in one week? Look no further, Nashville. Monday Night Tuesday Night Wednesday Night Try them all and find out about Nashville's best kept secret in the industry.

The Chris Loyd & Friends Show June 26th, 2008

2008-06-05T02:43:28Z

Thanks to everybody's support, The Music City Bar & Grill is continuing the series of monthly comedy shows. I really look forward to this month's line up and I can't wait for you to pack the house and make it explode with laughter.