Archive for September, 2010

George Lopez Divorces Wife Of 17 Years

George Lopez and his wife, Ann Lopez, have decided to separate after 17 years of marriage.

Artie Lange – Back In The Comedy Spotlight

Comedian, Artie Lange, is back on stage.

Ruben Paul at Pepperbellys

Headlines October 14 – 17

Ruben Paul is one of the most unique and versatile comedians working today. His irrepressible energy, quick wit, and vivid story telling take audiences on a hilarious ride from beginning to end.

Comedian Greg Giraldo – “RIP Buddy”

Beloved comedian Greg Giraldo died in a New Jersey hospital today, four days after being admitted.

Matt Braunger at The Punchline

Headlines October 21 – 24

Also Appearing: Brad Wollack

Matt Braunger was raised in Portland, Oregon. An actor since childhood, Matt studied theatre in New York and improvisation in Chicago under such luminaries as Susan Messing and Del Close.

Brent Weinbach at The Punchline

Headlines October 29 – 30

Also Appearing: David Huntsberger and Nato Green

Brent Weinbach’s stand-up comedy is weird. He does a lot of characters, he’s physical, and his humor is absurd. Brent will be headlining one show in Sacramento as part of his Night Shift Tour, promoting the release of his brand new album, “The Night Shift,” out on Talent Moat Records

Johnny Steele at The Sacramento Comedy Spot

Headlines October 22 ND For One Night Only!

Johnny began performing comedy in 1984 after quitting graduate school in a move his parents named: Operation $40K Down The Drain. But Johnny quickly got the hang of the craft and was soon performing – and drinking for free! – at the nation’s top clubs.

Joe Klocek at The Punchline

Headlines October 10 TH For One Night Only!

Joe Klocek is probably the funniest comic you’ve never heard of. Hard to put a label on but always the comic you remember, Joe is known for his ability to riff with a crowd as well as his sharp jokes about modern life.

Shawn Pelofsky at The Comedy Store

Headlines October 29 – 30

Also Appearing: Vicki Barbolak and Matt Bragg

Shawn is  a regular at the world famous Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd. and performs there every weekend in The Main Room. She has been featured in The Montreal “Just For Laughs” Comedy Festival and in the all female hit comedy tours, Pretty Funny Women, Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad and The Hot Tamales produced by Eva Longoria.

Dov Davidoff at The Comedy Store

Headlines October 22 – 23

Also Appearing: Bryan Callen and Adam Ray

Dov Davidoff is a comedian and actor, and is a resident of Manhattan. He has worked extensively in different comedy clubs like the Comedy Cellar and Caroline’s Comedy Club.

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.

Politicians Sprayed With Fruit Debris By Comic

Prop Comedian Gallagher aggravated politicians, Saturday, after he smashed fruit in front of the House Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.

Galifianakis Talks About Farms, Mental Hospitals, and Snooki

Zach Galifianakis showed up with Snooki’s lipstick kisses all over his face, Thursday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live..