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'''Brent Weinbach''' is an [[United States|American]] [[stand-up comedian]] based in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. He is known for his experimental style and abstract, deadpan delivery. He is a graduate of the [[University of California, Berkeley]] and was formerly a professional jazz pianist and substitute teacher.
Weinbach is also known for creating various video sensations such as Gangster Party Line, Mind Jack, and Ultimate Drumming Technique and is the co-creator and co-director of the cult web series, ''Pound House''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.serialoptimist.com/interviews/brent-weinbach-worlds-kaleidoscope-23102.html/|title=Serial Optimist Interview|accessdate=12 November 2013}}</ref> alongside [[DJ Douggpound]] which was nominated for a [[Streamy Award]]. Brent is a recipient of the Andy Kaufman Award,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://andykaufmanaward.com/hall-of-fame//|title=Winners Hall of Fame-Andy Kaufman Award|accessdate=24 January 2011}}</ref> which recognizes innovation in stand-up comedy and was a finalist in the 2008 San Francisco Comedy Competition. Brent has appeared on ''Conan'', ''Lopez Tonight'', and various shows on Comedy Central.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://brentweinbach.com/|title=Brent Weinbach Official Website|accessdate=18 January 2017}}</ref> He also toured with the [[Comedians of Comedy]] and has performed at such festivals as [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superseriousshow.com/blog-vault/2010/10/20/update-the-super-serious-show-with-brent-weinbach.html/|title=Super Serious Show|accessdate=11 October 2016}}</ref> [[SF Sketchfest]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sfsketchfest2016.sched.com/artist/brent_weinbach.1uiejfff/|title=SF Sketchfest|accessdate=11 October 2016}}</ref> [[Bumbershoot]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y2QmBo3SZo/|title=Bumbershoot|accessdate=11 October 2016}}</ref> and the [[Just for Laughs Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phr2GlWA1S8/|title=Just For Laughs|accessdate=11 October 2016}}</ref>
His first album, inspired by [[Joe Frank]], is ''Tales from the Brown Side''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.last.fm/music/Brent+Weinbach/Tales+From+The+Brown+Side|title=Tales From The Brown Side|accessdate=2 February 2013}}</ref> His second album, released in September 2009, is called ''The Night Shift'' and features a blend of live recorded comedy, studio recordings, and original musical compositions."<ref name="night_shift">{{cite web|url=http://thebaybridged.com/2009/09/09/brent-weinbach-the-night-shift/|title=Brent Weinbach - The Night Shift|author1=Ben Van Houten - Comments Off on Brent Weinbach-The Night Shift|date=9 September 2009|work=thebaybridged.com|accessdate=18 January 2017}}</ref> His third album ''Mostly Live'' was released in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dyan|first=Flores|title=Brent Weinbach Mostly Live album review|url=http://www.thespittake.com/2012/09/04/brent-weinbach-mostly-live-aspecialthing-records/|publisher=The Spit Take|accessdate=10 April 2013}}</ref>
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