
The Rise Of Comedy In Amarillo: What’s Shifting In Entertainment
Something you hear often in Amarillo is people asking why we don't see more concerts in town. It's been a hot-button issue for years, and the reasons why we don't see big-name acts come through anymore have been talked about constantly. Looking at the upcoming events happening at the Civic Center, it seems like we're trading comedy for rock and roll.
Is Amarillo Becoming A City To See Comedy In?
In the years that I've lived here, I can remember a handful of comics making their way to Yellow City. Steve Trevino has been here multiple times, and Bert Kreischer has made a couple of stops. Recently I've started noticing more advertisements for comics than bands.

This month we saw Jo Koy and Steve Trevino make stops at the Amarillo Civic Center. In March we get the legendary Theo Von, and Chris D'elia will also be coming to Amarillo. Considering we're only in February, it makes me wonder if there are shows that haven't been announced yet that are coming later in the year.
What Music Acts Is Amarillo Seeing This Year?
So far on the calendar we've got Andy Grammar, Bonnie Raitt, and Liverpool Legends Beatles Experience coming in March. Christian artist Jeremy Camp is in Amarillo in May, as well as Dwight Yoakam with the Mavericks.
It's still early. What will be interesting to see is who else, if anyone, gets added to the calendar as the year goes on. For all we know there could be shows booked that aren't allowed to be announced yet.
While Everyone Is Arguing Over Music, Comedians Are Stepping In
For whatever reason, the front of the year feels loaded with comics instead of music acts. There could be a million reasons for this, from routing to cost. It could also have to do with ticket sales. Who knows why?
I don't remember seeing this many comics advertised in Amarillo last year, but I could be wrong. It just feels and looks like a possible shift in Yellow City. Until issues are fixed regarding the Civic Center, is it possible that we'll start seeing more comics instead of live bands?
I wouldn't be that mad about it at the moment. Especially when you consider the talent that is coming to town.
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