All Entries in the "Videos" Category
Marc Maron at The Comedy Store
Headlines October 15 – 16
“Since I was eleven, being a standup comic is all I ever wanted to be. I actually thought it was a noble profession.”
Ian Edwards at The Comedy Store
Headlines October 8 – 9
Also Appearing: Leonard Robinson
Ian Edwards was born in England and has lived in Jamaica, New York, and California. When he was 21, he stopped working the drive thru at Burger King to try his hand at comedy.
The Monsters of Comedy Tour at The Comedy Store
Headlines October 7 TH For One Night Only!
The Monsters of Comedy is a renegade stand-up comedy touring collective taking the mainstream comedy world and turning it upside down. Over the last decade these comedy outsiders have been sharpening their teeth in comedy clubs and festivals all over the world.
Dennis Gaxiola At Laughs Unlimited
Headlines September 29 – October 3
Dennis Gaxiola traveled around the world while he was in the U.S. Air Force. Now, he travels the world doing a job that’s really dangerous: stand-up comedy in front of a live audience. A Sacramento-native of Mexican heritage, Gaxiola is a veteran performer with shows around the nation and overseas.
Steve White at Harveys Comedy Club
Headlines October 7 – 10
Unpredictability and liveliness are to be expected of any showcase headlined by Steve White. Steve’s loud voice and vibrant personality assail crowds and dare them to keep up with his up-tempo style. Listed among his numerous movie credits are roles in “Coming to America”, “Harlem Nights”, “Clockers”, “Do the Right Thing”, “Jungle Fever”, and “Mo-Better Blues.” He’s also surfaced on several Comedy Central productions, HBO, BET, and Fox television.
Joan Rivers at The Venetian Las Vegas!
Headlines September 23 – 25 and September 30 – October 3
Joan Rivers made her name in the 1960s as a sharp-tongued New York comedian. A graduate of Barnard College (1954), she started off as a serious actress but quickly moved into stand-up comedy. By 1965 she was appearing on Johnny Carson’s late night talk show, and by the end of the decade she was one of the few nationally known female comics. Rivers appeared on Carson’s The Tonight Show nearly 100 times and served as the show’s only “permanent guest host” between 1983 and 1986.
Kathleen Madigan at The Moore Theatre
Headlines October 2 For One Night Only!
Who did Jay Leno call one of America’s funniest female comics on The Howard Stern Show? Who did Gary Shandling ask to be a contributing writer for the 2003/04 Emmy Awards? Who did Bob Costas say was one of his favorite comedians? Who was the only comic on NBC’s Last Comic Standing to go unchallenged by her peers?
Steve Trevino at The Comedy Store
Headlines October 1 – 2
Also Appearing: Shawn Halpin and Mal Hall
From the “Mind of Mencia”
Comedian Steve Trevino resides in Hollywood, California living the dream that he has had since childhood, being a stand up comedian. His professional career began in Corpus Christi, Texas with none other than Carlos Mencia. It was there that his first big road tour came about with the Three Amigos Comedy Tour
Paul Ogata at The Comedy Palace
Headlines September 30 – October 2
Paul’s act has garnered rave reviews across the globe, as he headlines shows from Tokyo to Times Square, from Hollywood to Hong Kong. The South China Morning Post says, “Paul’s cherubic grin belies a wicked funny streak.” Midweek Magazine says “Ogata delivers with machine-gun speed and precision, spraying the room with non-stop laughs!”
Loni Love at The Moore Theatre
Headlines October 1 st For One Night Only!
Also Appearing: Guy Brannum, Heather McDonald,Chris Franjola, and Chuy
A Detroit native, Loni has been working the comedy scene for eight years. She was awarded the Jury Prize for Best Stand Up at the 2003 US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen & voted one of Variety’s 2003 10 Comics to Watch. She was also a finalist on the first season of CBS’ new Star Search. Loni’s movie credits include starring roles in the films With or Without You & Soul Plane.
Troy Thirdgill at Harveys Comedy Club
Headlines October 21 – 24
He has appeared on many national shows including “In Living Color” and even owned his own management team and has shot several pilots for NBC.
Shane Murphy Headlines Tommy T’s Comedy Showcase
Headlines September 22 For One Night Only!
Shane has opened for acts such as Tommy Davidson, John Witherspoon, Dave Coulier, and many many more. Shane has worked everything from Corporate black tie affairs to a Hells Angels clubhouse.
Brian Malow at The Sacramento Comedy Spot
Headlines September 24 th For One Night Only!
This is a SacramentoComedy Meetup Event!
Brian Malow is Earth’s Premier Science Comedian (self-proclaimed), entertaining and igniting interest in science.
Sugar Sammy Headlines The Punchline
Headlines September 23 – 26
The Hollywood Reporter just named him one of the top 10 rising comedy talents from around the world, and Askmen.com dubbed him “Comedy’s New Rock Star”.
Tom Arnold at Tommy T’s!
Headlines September 24 – 25
Born in Iowa, Tom has established a writing scholarship and runs an acting workshop for students at the Indian Hills Community College in Iowa. Tom is heavily involved in many charities such as The Race to Erase MS, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Best Buddies, Camp del Corazon, The Kayne Eras Center, Promises Foundation, Carousel of Hope, Arnold’s Inner City Games, The Hollenbeck Christmas Giveaway, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
