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Mark Pitta at Tommy T’s

by Steven BloomJuly 29, 2010
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Headlines July 29 – 31

Mark Pitta began his stand-up comedy career on a bet. It was at a comedy club called The Punchline in San Francisco and his college buddies thought the class clown didn’t have the guts to go up on “open mike” night that Sunday. This was 1981. Mark took the dare and hasn’t left the stage since.

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Cedric The Entertainer at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

by lizzieJuly 28, 2010
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Headlines July 29th For One Night Only!
This Show Has Been Canceled!

Cedric “The Entertainer” is best known for his crowd-pleasing roles in the recent hit films BARBERSHOP with Ice Cube, BE COOL with John Travolta, MADAGASCAR (animated feature), INTOLERABLE CRUELTY with George Clooney, and THE ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY, MTV’S documentary feature directed by Spike Lee. Additionally, in April 2004, Cedric was star and producer of the box office hit JOHNSON FAMILY VACATION (ranked the #1 comedy in America for two consecutive weeks).

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Cedric The Entertainer – Working Hard!

by Steven BloomJuly 27, 2010
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An Americas Comedy.Com Interview

Comedian Cedric The Entertainer is one of the hardest working men in the entertainment business. Perhaps you love him from his roles in Barbershop, Be Cool or The Original Kings Of Comedy. You may have became a fan of his voice-over roles in Madagascar, Charlotte’s Web or The Proud Family. Maybe it was his staring role in the hit Johnson Family Vacation. Anyway you look at it, Cedric IS “The Entertainer.”

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Iliza Shlesinger – Sweet, Smart, Sexy!

by Steven BloomJuly 27, 2010
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An Americas Comedy.Com Video Interview
Iliza Shlesinger is sweet, smart and sexy. In addition to being the first woman winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing in Season 6, she is also the youngest person to win that honor.

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John Ross CD Recording At Sacramento Comedy Spot

by Steven BloomJuly 26, 2010
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Recording July 30th For One Night Only!

Sacramento comedian John Ross will be recording his debut CD/DVD at the Sacramento Comedy Spot.  Armed with only an Omnichord and/or  microphone, John Ross takes the tragic trials of his own life and transforms them into a peculiar, yet genuine presentation.

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Big Als Big Ass Comedy Show

by Steven BloomJuly 25, 2010
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Headlines July 28 One Night Only!

Big Al’s Big Ass Comedy Show originated in The Bay Area and is produced by the likeable funny Big Al Gonzales, and features the best in Latino/Alternative comedy.  Don’t miss this special performance featuring regulars Big Al Gonzales,  plus special guests…

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Rusty Dooley at Laughs Unlimited

by Steven BloomJuly 25, 2010
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Headlines July 28 – Aug. 1

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.

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Sam Bam Comedy Jam at Punchline

by Steven BloomJuly 24, 2010
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Headlines June 23rd For One Night Only!

Sam Bam of Stockton works all day on a PG&E line crew before heading out to the clubs where he has perfected a hilarious routine worthy enough to get him into the semi-finals of the 34th Annual San Francisco International Comedy Competition.

Join Sam and his friends for a night of hilarious laughs!

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Doug Benson at Punchline

by Steven BloomJuly 20, 2010
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Headlines July July 20th – 21st

Doug Benson began performing stand-up in San Francisco when he was 22 years old, after some friends pushed him to try it out. Alongside being voted High Times’ “Stoner of the Year,” in 2006, Benson also created and produced a documentary called, “Super High Me,” which won the award for best documentary at the Stoney Awards in 2008.

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Margaret France at Luna’s Cafe

by Steven BloomJuly 20, 2010
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Headlines July 21st For One Night Only!

Margaret France is the performer and fungineer® behind cult hits like “Dive Bar Bingo,” “First Friday Follies,” and “The No Pants Co-Ed Comedy Pageant.”

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