All Entries Tagged With: "Sacramento Comedy Club"

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Lahna Turner at Pepperbellys

Headlines September 18 & 19

Lahna Turner is a comedic force to be reckoned with. Her Hilarious stand-up routine blends original comedy songs, making for an unforgettable performance.

Comedy on (and off) the Couch

This weekend I went looking for comedy in Midtown.  Comedy on the Couch is what I found.   The Sacramento Comedy Spot website describes it as, “3 comedians.  1 Couch.  We are bringing the green room to the stage.  1 Comedian performs while the others sit onstage on our green room couch.”  Intriguing to say the least.

Ellis Rodriguez Headlines Tommy T’s Local Comedy Showcase

Headlines September 1 st For One Night Only!

The Beast is Back! You asked to see this very funny man again and he has come back from Los Angeles to make you laugh. Ellis pound for pound one of the funniest up and coming comedians you will find. From appearances with top names at top clubs, he will share his ideas on love, money, ninja’s and The Truth.

Paul Rodriguez at Tommy T’s

Headlines September 3 – 4

Revered as one of the first Latin Kings of Comedy, as an actor and comedian Paul Rodriguez’s career spans over two decades and includes starring roles and featured appearances in over 40 films and countless television series and comedy specials.

Godfrey at Pepperbellys

Headlines August 19 – 22

GODFREY is one of the hottest comedians on the circuit. Growing up in Chicago, he constantly got in trouble for misbehaving and being an all-around class clown. Godfrey’s Nigerian parents unknowingly encouraged his bad behavior by showing him classic comedy films from an early age. While performing impressions of his college football teammates, Godfrey realized his irreverent style of comedy might be more than just a hobby.

Rusty Dooley at Pepperbellys

Headlines September 9, 11 – 12

Rusty Dooley is one of today’s hottest rising comedians. His high concept, high energy comedy leaves audiences gasping for air around the country and internationally. See him while you can in Old Town Sacramento.

Craig Shoemaker at Tommy T's

Headlines August 26 – August 29

Nicknamed “The Lovemaster”, Craig was named Comedian of the Year by the American Comedy Awards, Craig performed to over two million people last year alone. His Comedy Central special has been voted by viewers as one of the network’s “Top 20” stand-up specials of all time.

Manny Maldonado at Pepperbellys

Headlines October 7 – 10

Though Manny was born in Modesto, he has worked from coast to coast, as well as overseas for our military. He’s opened for Dave Chappelle, Dave Attell, Paul Rodriguez, George Lopez, and John Witherspoon. Manny’s television credits include BET Comic View and Que Locos. In 2007, Manny was added on the Crown Royal New Latin Kings of Comedy Tour with comedy legend Paul Rodriguez.

Ahmed Ahmed at Sacramento Punchline

Headlines May 6 – 9

Ahmed Ahmed was born in Egypt but moved to the US with his family when he was was one month old. Ahmed can be seen in such films and television shows as Iron Man, You Don’t Mess With The Zohan, Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, Swingers, Tracey Takes On, Roseanne, JAG, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn on Comedy Central, and MTV’s PUNK’D.

Ahmed Ahmed is Not What You Think

A Sacramento Comedy.Com Interview

With a name like Ahmed Ahmed, in this day and time, you might think that it could lead to some misconceptions with some of our government law enforcement agencies. If so, you’d be correct.

We caught up with the Axis of Evil and Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Tour star by phone in New York. Having just completed his first appearance at the Tribeca Film Festival, premiering ‘Just Like Us,’ his freshman directorial debut earlier in the week. We decided to start off by asking, (very politely), about..

Laugh Your Way to Love at The Punchline

Headlines April 28th One Night Only!

A new adventure in dating, “Laugh Your Way To Love” is a comedy show with a twist. Host Deb Campo attempts to make connections from the stage, after you’ve loosened up with a few cocktails and the hilarious comedy of Maggie Newcomb and Ali Mafi. Deb will playfully introduce audience members to each other, and the rest is up to you… Hosted by Deb Campo

Paul Morrissey at Laughs Unlimited

Headlines April 21 – 25

Paul was raised as a sports fanatic in the tiny town of Owego, in upstate New York. Aside from playing in the NBA, his dream job was to talk about sports for a living.  Paul moved to California as a television sports anchor job but found out quickly that he was “too much of a smart-ass” for TV news.

Morrissey has appeared on “The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson” three times and is the most by a comedian on “The Late, Late Show” during the past year.

DeRay Davis at Tommy T's Comedy Club

Headlines April 22 – 25

DeRay Davis is quickly killing Hollywood with his hilarious humor and persona. DeRay is currently working on New Line’s feature, Semi-Pro, opposite Will Ferrell, Andre Benjamin, Woody Harrelson, and Rob Corddry. DeRay also stars in Warner Bros. forthcoming feature License to Wed opposite Mandy Moore and Robin Williams. He most recently appeared in Dimension’s School for Scoundrels, Swap Meet , and New Line Cinema’s Code Name: The Cleaner.

Billy Gardell at Punchline

Headlines April 8 – 10

From “Bad Santa”, “The King of Queens” and Host of Round Table’s “Pizza Talk.” Billy took the long road to Hollywood. Anywhere he could find a live audience. Billy started early in stand up and got good fast; headlining some clubs before he was legal at the door. But that didn’t stop him from being as big a hit at the bar as he was on stage. After all, the kid was living his dream and following in the footsteps of his idol, Jackie Gleason.