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April 2nd-6th Harvey's Comedy Club: Headliner John Bizarre
If you have ever seen any of John Bizarre's many television appearances, you know that he jumps right off the screen. His wildly animated face and rapid-fire delivery have made him a comedy club favorite as well as landed him scores of TV commercials. On stage, his bizarre high-energy performance always rocks the house
April 9th-13th Harvey's Comedy Club: Headliner Derrick Cameron
Derrick cameron a comedy experience & beyond! Derrick cameron is a performer who finds his humor from real life! He takes you on a journey where you will never know where he will take you next, but you cant wait to get there. A very funny man with unlimited energy, and an infectious laugh. Being extremely versatile, the list of his accomplishments is extensive. Appearances on the tonight show, comedy central, bet, mtv, also touring with the legendary singer Johnny mathis for over 6 years.
April 16th-20th Harvey's Comedy Club: Headliner Vic Dunlop
ìA legend in his own pantsî Comedian/actor Vic Dunlop has a long and impressive performance resume, including being a regular performer on The Richard Pryor Show and on Harper Valley PTA. He appeared in the movies Meatball III, The Devil and Max Devlin, and Skatetown USA. Dunlop also works as a screenwriter and producer, while continuing to do stand-up comedy engagements.
April 23rd-27th Harvey's Comedy Club: Headliner Chaz Elstner
With all of his live performance talents, Mr. Elstner has developed a humor to captivate audiences of all ages. He is a master of mouth sound effects and has an array of character voices, which add to his energetic approach to comedy that leaves you with a lasting and entertaining impression.
April 30th-May 4rd Harvey's Comedy Club: Headliner Jeff Burghart
ìJust to see what heís going to do next!î Thatís what audiences state as the number one reason they watch Jeff Burghart. He possesses the rare capacity to captivate a crowd in seconds and keep them with his signature blend of characters, impressions and sarcastic wit. Jeff keeps them guessing and laughing. His versatility has made him a preferred choice in A-list comedy clubs as well as sought after return engagement for Fortune 500 companies. Jerry Lewis proclaimed him ìone of the craziest people Iíve ever seen in my whole life!î
May 7th-11th Harvey's Comedy Club: Co-Headliners Gabriel Rutledge & Keith Nelson
Recently crowned the winner of the 25th Annual Seattle Comedy Competition, in less than 5 years, Gabriel Rutledge has gone from his first open mic, to one of the country's most exciting new headliners. Rutledge's material has been described as "perceptive but accessible- he does it all with a great deal of personal charm."
Keith Nelson is a highbrow, edgy comedian who uses classic, old school set-up, punch line, and delivery comedy. He has been described as Dennis Miller with a personality. His act touches on racism, religion, drinking and driving, men, and women ~ all the fun stuff. Keith is the "winner of the 2005 Portland Comedy Competition.î He can be seen in the movies Mobsters and Mormons and The R.M.
May 14th-18th Harvey's Comedy Club: Headliner Kermit Apio
Kermit was born and raised in Honolulu and currently living in Seattle. He has been on Star Search, Evening at the Improv, Comedy Showcase, Comcast Spotlight, and the Mark & Brian Radio Show. Has competed in HBO Aspen Comedy Festival, Las Vegas Comedy Festival, and was the winner of Seattle Comedy Competition. Currently working the cruise ship lines Holland America, Norwegian Cruise, and Princess Cruise Lines.
May 21st-25th Harvey's Comedy Club: Headliner Spanky
SPANKY has performed at over 500 colleges, and has 43 television appearances including ER, Profiler, and The Late Show. He has his own TV show in production. He was twice voted the Campus Comic Of The Year, and once the Campus Performer Of The Year... The comedian that APCA magazine describes as a Campus Entertainment Icon.
May 28th-June 1st Harvey's Comedy Club: Headliner Ron Feingold
He uses impressions, cartoon voices, and quick wit with musical talents to create something completely new. He records and performs his own back-up vocal and sings the lead vocal live on stage. He is the only "one man comedy acapella show in the world".
June 4th-8th Harvey's Comedy Club: Headliner Cain Lopez
Cain Lopez is one of the fastest rising young Latino comedians in the United States. His comedy material reflects upon true events in his life, from being the fat kid in elementary school and growing up in a trailer park, to simply hanging out. Cain has performed with Damon Wayans, Paul Rodriguez, Dave Chappelle, Tommy Davidson and Wayne Brady (from ABC's "Whose Line Is It Anyway.") Even the most diverse crowd will have numb jaws, sore cheeks, and teary eyes after experiencing a Cain Lopez!
June 11th-15th Harvey's Comedy Club: Co-Headliners Dave Burleigh & Kevin Avery
What do you get when your Mother is a Marriage Therapist, your Father is a Pizza Maker and your sister seeks therapy after waiting tables in a Pizza Parlor to support her husband? You get a recipe for a great situational comedy. Born in Chicago and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Burleigh has the ability to bring any crowd together and, by the end of the night always leaves them wanting more. Dave has had the privilege of working with such comedy and music legends as Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Tim Allen, George Lopez and KC and The Sunshine Band.
Kevin Avery has been a stage rat all of his life. But the California native insists he's not a comedian-turned-actor. His acting background and wildly physical style of stand-up has made him a favorite in comedy clubs and colleges all over the country, bringing him to the semi-finals of the 1998 San Francisco Comedy Competition, and making him one of Metropolitan Magazines ìTop 99 People to Watch.î Of his animated style of comedy, the San Francisco Chronicle writes, ìAvery is Amazing!î.
June 18th-22nd Harvey's Comedy Club: Co-Headliners Jennifer Grant & Dan Gabriel
She was the first woman and first Canadian to make the finals of the Boston Comedy Competition. Jennifer Grant got her start doing stand-up comedy in Ottawa, Canada in 1999. She moved to Vancouver BC in 2003 and since then her career has taken off. Most recent news - Jennifer taped her first half hour television special on CTVís Comedy Now in October 2007! Jen was a finalist of the Great Canadian Laugh Off (2007) and performed at the Halifax Comedy Festival (2007). Both the Laugh Off and the Halifax Festival will air on television as well.
Danís humor is clean, clever, laid back and irreverent. The jokes sneak up on the audience and goose them. He can tailor his act to fit the situation by dipping into his wealth of material or talk to the crowd and spin their foibles into gold. Dan has appeared on Comedy Centralís Premium Blend, CBCís Star Search, and NBCís Late Friday just to name a few. He is also an award-winning writer for Thugs on Film of BBC America and the winner of LA Take Out Comedy Competition.
June 25th-29th Harvey's Comedy Club: Co-Headliners Jeff Capri & Chris Strait
Jeff Capri is an outstanding talent with a dynamic approach to comedy. His observational and at times physical style touches on everything from the tacitly mundane to the ridiculous. He is a comic with great stage presence, sharp wit, and a timely delivery that has entertained audiences all over the globe. Including numerous comedy tours of Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom. Jeff is considered by his peers to be a consummate professional; he can easily adapt to any crowd.
If your type of comedian is someone who reminds us all how funny we all are, Chris Strait is for you! No topic is off limits for the California native, but heís just telling his story. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Strait is a study in what happens when a man spends his formative years standing out. From being the only white guy among black guys in the neighborhood, to being the only tall guy among short guys in the boxing gym, to being the only man among women in grad school, Strait became an expert on people. If you donít believe me, try and count how many times you laugh while saying ìthat is so true!î He tells it like it is, never losing his smile!
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