Written by Krysta Ayers

MAY 31, Moody Theater—When there’s not live music to attend, you can always count on this city to book hilarious comedy acts. And let’s face it, there’s always live music, so trading in a night of [insert your favorite genre here] to gamble on a night of comedy (it could be cringe, or it could be great!) might not always sweeten the pot—or whatever gambler’s say.

For night two of The Save Me Tour with Taylor Tomlinson, we hit the jackpot. With multiple specials streaming on Netflix, the woman has a strong presence in comedy. A seasoned comedian with a quick-witted brain, there’s no subject left untouched that Tomlinson can’t write a joke about. She talks mental health, relationships, navigating womanhood (a doozy), and the lighting in the theater when she goes off-script.

Though I can’t give you a list of the “hits” as if this were some music setlist we could all sing along to, know that her comedy was 10 times better than the bros’ slumming it at a certain local venue headed by a well-known un-funny guy. Tomlinson had a lot to say, and her pen was poised and ready to tickle us into loud guffaws and intermediate snorts.

While a date hasn’t been announced for the release of this special (she’s still on tour, y’all!), we can bet that soon enough people will be laughing at the new material from the comfort of their couch. And, if you ever need a night off from amplified guitars and two-steppin’ grooves, check out the comedy (local and traveling) that Austin has cooking. You might have missed Taylor Tomlinson in perfect form, but the future of Moody Theater promises more laughs.