Take a healthy dose of Emo Phillips, throw in some Michael Scott at his cringey-est, top it off with the most terrified open-mic performer you’ve ever seen, and you may have some idea of Joe Machi’s comedic persona. But the Pennsylvania native’s excruciatingly awkward timing boosts some solid punchlines, and his appearances on Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, HBO and the late night circuit prove he’s not being forced to perform by an offstage tormentor. Treat yourself to one of his sets at Rooster T. Feathers this week and let his pain be your gain.
Joe Machi
Thu-Sun, $17+
Rooster T. Feathers, Sunnyvale
