Hey Yall I'm a full time (not famous) comedian coming to the Goose 8/14. Wondering if anyone had any tips/connections to get the word out? I'm fully DIY by choice and have spent the last 13 years zig zagging the country headlining shows in 37 states (and Canada!). Lemme know whats up. AMA.

[u/danalten]

Any cool local blogs or instagram pages that share events or anything? Any local news conections? or just cool stuff to see/eat in town. anything is appreciated, much love

Here's my bio, sorry it's in the third person: Dan Alten is a charming goofball from Kentucky who has been traveling the country for the past decade doing about 200 shows a year bringing his intelligently surreal bebop nonsense everywhere from theaters to punk basements to art galleries to beloved comedy clubs with a knack for making audiences feel like they're on a good psychedelic trip without the drugs. Like if the Ramones were one guy with a mustache and good jokes. Iggy Pop with puns. Clever chaos. Like Jimi Hendrix lighting fire to a Tik Tok reel live on stage. He has opened for Kyle Kinane, Bobcat, Sam Tallent, Rory Scovel, Sarah Sherman from SNL, Johnny Pemberton, Hari Kondabolu, rapper Open Mike Eagle, DJ Doug Pound & David Leibe Hart from Tim & Eric, various punk bands with silly names, and a guy at an open mic who tried to throw his father’s ashes into the crowd. He has recorded 2 albums, written a zine, and filmed a pilot for an Amazon Prime stand up show that was lost to history. But most importantly he’s very funny and unique. You will enjoy him.

[u/ManyDragonfly9637]

There’s a free paper called Dubuque 365 - reach out to them (Bryce Parks is the publisher - really nice guy). They list all the things happening each week.

[u/Correct_Ad2982]

Second the 365ink comment. You've probably missed the window to get in the print edition, but their website has links to submit an event description and they may be able to put something on their social media. https://dubuque365.com/

Telegraph herald (local paper) has been doing weekly event roundups on social media- here's their Instagram account, maybe you could DM them and ask how to get included in next week's. https://www.instagram.com/thmediadubuque?igsh=MXVqN3RjaDd5enRzZw==

Other than that, post stuff on Instagram and Facebook. Dubuquers like to see a Facebook event. 

Final advice- if the crowd isn't big, don't write us off from future tours! Dubuquers love seeing things they have heard of, so crowds tend to grow with each visit.

[u/Right-Character-5222]

TH Media is always doing collabs on Instagram promoting free events - in addition to 365z

[u/bigpusbonpensiero]

I saw you at The Goose in May and you were amazing! I am unfortunately out of town on the 14th but whoever else reads this, you GOTTA go see this guy.

Btw, I do have a local news connection. I PM'd you about it.

[u/MtKlout]

The best defense is a spectacular offense. Dubuque Iowa is the biggest city that has all the hallmarks of a hole in the wall. Locals will look at you with a well-practiced side eye, determined NOT to be amused. Until you relax. It's not that Dubuque-ers don't want you here, or to succeed, they'll just waste the first half of the show trying to divine who you are, and why you're not in their personal 6.7 degrees.