Comedian Aries Spears will perform in Bossier

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Get ready for a night of laughter this weekend in Bossier City because comedian Aries Spears is coming to town.

From his hilarious character portrayals on Mad TV to improv, famous performer Spears is bringing his stand-up routine to rouse audiences on Saturday. He said he won’t hold anything back.

“I’m old-school. I came up in the 80s. All my predecessors that I learned from. George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy. I come from that long line of comedians. So my comedic cocaine is raw and uncut,” Spears said.

Spears said he develops a wide-ranging set that touches on both what’s new and old.

“I tend to touch on a little bit of everything. Pop culture, politics, current events, storytelling, family. I’m all over the place. I’m like a buffet of comedy,” Spears said.

How he gets inspired, “A lot of vodka,” Spears said.

Spears has brought laughter to audiences for decades. He said he stays true through changing times.

“How have you watched the comedy scene change and comedy change in and of itself?” asked Alexandra Meachum.

“I think everyone knows that the climate is a lot softer now. Due to political correctness. Everybody is on edge and trying to be careful, walking on eggshells. But that’s what I kind of love about me. Is that I don’t do any of that. I just care about funny. I want to give you the biggest bang for your buck. Make you laugh your butt off. Not to get caught up in any of that other stuff. There’s too much to worry about,” Spears said.

He launched a podcast alongside his opener act called Spears & Steinberg, which has become one of the top podcasts in the country.

“It’s kind of guerrilla style. Very rogue. Every week it’s in a different city. Whatever hotel we’re in we set up and do it there. It’s the same kind of energy as my standup. We talk about anything and everything. Try to not be politically correct and try to be open and honest,” Spears said.

Spears also became a contributor to CNN’s “See It Loud” special series, which highlighted the contributions of Black television to American history.

“I grew up witnessing a lot of those contributions. So to be able to contribute in some way was pretty trippy,” he said.

Spears is currently on a national tour and explains why he devotes his time to making people laugh.

“It pays well. It’s something that I’ve always love to do. I think laughter is one the most natural, instinctual things we can do as human beings. Who doesn’t like to laugh and if you can make someone laugh that’s even more gratifying,” Spears said.

Why he tells the Arlatex it is night they will not forget.

“If you like old-school comedy. Old-school vibe. You don’t have to feel nervous about what’s going to be said or what you’re going to hear or how you’re going to react. I’m your guy. But if you want really safe, respectful comedy that ain’t going to shake the boat wait until Wayne Brady comes to town,” Spears said.

Spears will perform “Exclusive Engagement” at Margaritaville Resort Casino July 5. The show starts at 8 p.m. You can find tickets through Ticketmaster and Margaritaville’s website.