Robert Buscemi is enjoying a month of gorgeous LA sunshine and a whirlwind of stand-up. He sent us this dispatch of details on his and other Chicago comics exploits in Cali.

"The Blerds.com show (April 5) at the UCB West Theatre (the epicenter of hipster comedy in LA) was SO freaking good. Some of my favorite comics on the planet: Kyle Kinane, Pat Brice, CJ Sullivan, Prescott Tolk, Sean Flannery. They just rocked it out to a crowd that included Blerds friends Matt Braunger, John Roy, Ryan Ridley, and Henry Scott.

"I've seen a TON of new (to me) comics out here this year. I've performed at the UCB (twice on 'See You Next Tuesday'), The Ice House, The Comedy Store, Lucky Strike, Tokio, Room 5, World Cafe, the Ramada, the Saloon, and elsewhere, and here are two of the best: Erik Charles Nielson and Eric Andre (from NYC), both of whom just did Aspen. Fresh and original as all hell. Also seen Maria Bamford twice now--she's wonderful and charming and wildly creative.

"Oh, and after performing at the Comedy Store on a bill with Kyle Kinane about a week ago, Chris Rock showed up and did a set. Very laid back and conversational, working off notes, so fun as could be. Great to see an acknowledged master's process like that.

"Here's a sketch from my one-man show, filmed live at the Chicago Comedy Awards. The funniest part is at the end, so grab a Tab and prepare for 6.5 minutes for pure viewing joy."