Former standup comic shakes off the cobwebs at Lebanon club

COMEDIC COMEBACK: After a long hiatus from the stage, Martha T. Soto gets the crowd going at Charleez Hill in Lebanon, Maine at a recent performance. (David Leydic photo)

Born in Cuba and raised in Florida, Martha T. Soto found her comedic voice in the comedy clubs of South Beach in the '90s.

Then she spread it throughout the state even using those skills as an instructor at the Improv Comedy Traffic School.
Having taken a break after some health issues, she recently graced the stage at an Open Jam Night at Charleez Hill in Lebanon Maine.
"This venue is so warm and welcoming, I could not resist taking the stage," said Soto, who is also the president of The Rochester Voice digital daily. "It is truly a place that nourishes the soul of an entertainer."
In a set that even Andrew Dice Clay would have been proud of she tastefully roasted the venues owners who were more than happy to be the butt of her unique humor.
Perhaps you can catch her act again at an upcoming Open Jam Night.

Meanwhile, here is what is happening this weekend.

Thursday, April 1st

Global Music, Global Truth Lets all get foolish for LIVE MUSIC again.

This is an online 24 hour charity event to support Miss Labelled Ministries.

Huge thanks to the bands around the world that have lovingly donated their performance. Starting at noon today till noon on Friday viewable at https://fb.me/e/HQchM4xv

Performing online will be Gia Federico, Cruel Miracle, ALLOY, Taes Smith, Jordan Biggs, Tribezion, Streetlevel Uprising, Shane Balon, Wired for Sound, Black Headdress, Timi Hendrix, Eska Evergreen, Janine McGrath, Dave Shaeffer, Alec Wall, Driven Sane, Brian Munger.

Tom Boisse solo acoustic at The Striker in Portsmouth NH 9-11 p.m.

Friday

Pete Peterson at Lilac City Grille in Rochester NH 6-9 p.m.

Lewis Goodwin at Porters Pub in Rochester NH 6-9 p.m.

Texas Pete Band at the American Legion in Dover NH 7-11 p.m.

Saturday

Mica Peterson Duo featuring Lewis Goodwin at Lilac City Grille in Rochester NH 6-9 p.m.

Max Sullivan at Porters Pub in Rochester NH 6-9 p.m.

Alec Wall heading up an Open Jam Night at Charleez Hill in Lebanon ME. 7-11 p.m.

Tom Boisse solo acoustic at the American Legion Post 69 in Somersworth NH 7-10 p.m.

Sunday, April 4th

Pete Peterson Brunch at the Lilac City Grille in Rochester NH 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

CC Bissett is a longtime Rochester music scene aficionado. She lives in Lebanon, Maine. You can contact here at ccbissett603@gmail.com