Archive for May, 2010
Keith Lowell Jensen CD Recording Show at Sacramento Comedy Spot
June 4th for One Night Only!
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Sacramento Comedy Lovers who have seen Keith Lowell Jensen perform know that he is funny. What you might not know is that Jensen is the atheist comic on The Coexist? Comedy Tour, the writer, director and star of the indy documentary “Why Lie? I Need a Drink” and was recently a guest on George Lopez Tonight where he participated in a skit with Chris Rock. In the past year he has performed with Norm Macdonald, Doug Stanhope and Tom Rhodes
Shawn Halpin at The Comedy Store
Headlines October 21 ST For One Night Only!
With the appeal of a teddy bear and the soul of a frat boy, Shawn Halpin has made a successful debut into the world of comedy.
Bobby Slayton Added to MDA Fundraiser Comedy Show
On Thursday, May 27th
The big news today regarding the Tommy T’s MDA Fundraiser (“Comedy Made Accessible”) taking place this Thursday, May 27th, can be summed up in two words. Bobby Slayton!
The legendary comedian/actor known worldwide as the “Pit Bull of Comedy” will be joining the benefit Thursday night to help raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Slayton is booked to play Tommy T’s all this coming weekend, but has added an extra night to take part in the MDA event.
What ever happened to Dana Carvey?
A few weeks ago, Tony Hicks from the Contra Costa Times had a chance to talk with Dana Carvey as he was getting ready to perform for the HomeAid Northern California benefit in Walnut Creek California.
L.A. Dodgers Sues Comedian Jon Lovitz
In reports by the various newspapers and the Associated Press, the Los Angeles Dodgers are cracking down on comedian Jon Lovitz and others for not paying for their season tickets.
Nick Thune Replaces Patton Oswalt
Comedian Nick Thune takes over role in NBC Pilot vacated by Patton Oswalt
By David Lew
Patton Oswalt has decided to pass on starring opposite Matthew Broderick in the still untitled NBC pilot. NBC had to rush to fill a role left open by comedian Patton Oswalt (who hasn’t publically given a reason for his departure), and it looks like NBC has found their man; And that man plays a mean guitar.
Ralphie May – Owning It
Raphie May had a message to deliver Thursday at the Crest Theater for those who are haters, lovers, racists, gay or homophobes. Embrace it. Own it. His humor is like that of many comedy greats who pushed the status quo — Lenny Bruce, Sam Kinison, Doug Stanhope and Richard Pryor. It earned him certain bragging rights. May was the first comedian in more than 10 years to receive a standing ovation on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno.
The Real (funny) Housewives of Rio Linda Interview
What happens when you get five very funny women on one stage, at one time? You get estrogen charged hilarity! This group, led by Sacramento’s favorite cougar, Cheryl “The Soccer Mom” Anderson, is joined by Kristen Frisk, Kimmie Kay, Stephanie Garcia and Sinderella. And even if they don’t all live in Rio Linda, isn’t Rio Linda really just a state of mind?
Josh Wolf at Sacramento Punchline
Headlines June 10 – 13
Josh Wolf is currently a regular on the hit E! series “Chelsea Lately” and is currently touring with Larry The Cable Guy and Chelsea Handler. Josh is also co-writing a feature for Sony and Happy Madison and hosts “The College Experiment,” a comedic weekly online college football show for Fox Sports. This year he will be touring with “The Comedians of Chelsea Lately.”
Steve Rannazzisi at The Comedy Store
Headlines September 17 – 18
“People don’t like hanging out around a smart-ass.” That’s what a Catholic school teacher told Stephen Rannazzisi growing up in Long Island, New York. Stephen went on to prove her wrong by “hanging out” or “pissing off” many different celebrities on MTV’s Punk’d.
Michael O'Connell Headlines MDA Fundraiser at Tommy T's
Headlining May 27th For One Night Only!
Michael O’Connell, who himself has Muscular Dystrophy, has been making news with his unique brand of disability-themed comedy around Sacramento. He reached the final round of the Tommy T’s Talent Search Finals, finishing second overall, and has been playing clubs and rooms all over the city.
Darryl Lenox at Punchline
Headlines May 27 – 30
Darryl Lenox rocks a comedy club like a Southern preacher rocks a church. He prowls the stage as audiences laugh out their Amens! One fateful night, Lenox took a dare to stop talking about greatness and rather, go achieve it, so he entered an open mic competition in Seattle. Greatness did not occur that night, but inspiration did. Word spread, and with increasing amounts of stage time in Seattle and through the Northwest, a world-class stand-up comedian was born.
Sean Peabody at Laughs Unlimited
Headlines May 19th For One Night Only!
Sean Peabody is one of the region’s funniest comedic talents. He has performed at the major comedy clubs across the country. Sean has worked with top talents such as Bruce Bruce, Eddie Griffin, D.C. Durry, and John Witherspoon to name a few. This native of the Bay Area comes locked and loaded to really bring you the funny. You are in for a real treat when you come to see Sean Peabody.
Alex Reymundo at Punchline
Headlines May 20-23
Best known as one of the “Original Latin Kings of Comedy,” alongside George Lopez, Cheech Marin, Paul Rodriguez and Joey Medina, Reymundo has seen a whirlwind of success in the past few years. Alex concluded a development deal with Showtime that saw his first one hour comedy special, “Hick-Spanic,” premiere on Showtime and then again on Comedy Central.
D.C. Curry at Tommy T's
Headlines May 20 – 23
Whether he’s on tour, headlining huge theatres or doing special engagements at intimate clubs, co-starring in major studio pictures or the leading man in an indie gem, whether he’s appearing on his daily radio program or working as a voice-over artist, DC Curry is a very versatile, funny man.
