Paul J. Williams has been making people laugh since a very young age. Paul J. loves this quote from his idol, Lily Tomlin,"I realized early on that people were laughing at me...I decided "hey, I might as well try to be funny!" His wit, rapid-fire comedy and character work make this multi-talented actor/comedian in high demand. His humor draws on his family, his experiences as a single male, his Texas upbringing and his political and social observation of the world around him. He spent 6 years honing his craft in New York and has appeared at Caroline's and Gotham Comedy Club, as well as appearances all over the U.S. and on cruise ships. This past October, his first television special, ONE NIGHT STAND UP-HOLLYWOOD premiered on the MTV/LOGO network. www.PaulJWilliams.com
PIPER THE COMEDIAN! Thursday, April 8, 2010
Piper is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After graduating high school, Piper enlisted in the U.S. Navy and toured the world. He gained popularity among his fellow service members and for his first official on-stage performance was given the opportunity of a life time when asked to open for Bernie Mac while stationed in Pensacola, Florida. Since that time, he has opened for many popular comedians to include: Cedric The Entertainer, D.L. Hugley, Hope Flood, Reynaldo Rey, and Michael Prince. Piper will always give a great show no matter if the crowd is 1,000 or 100.
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JAMES HANNAH! Thursday, February 11, 2010.
James Hannah began his comedy career in Chicago, November 1988.
Enduring a harsh and challenging rookie season. Undaunted, James sharpened his wit and skill by constantly writing. Other comedians found his comedy quips and insults irresistible and start incorporating them into their acts. James even originated a stock joke comedians all over the country were using, "You look like a Mississippi pimp. Bitch betta have your sweet potatoes". Before long, James became known as the "greatest pure joke writer" - Michael Reis, executive producer of "The Simpsons".
James quickly became a favorite of comedy fans throught the midwest. However, no good comedian is satisfied with regional success. So, in 1995, James took a trip to New York city. Well aware of New York's brutal comedy circuit, James welcomed the challenge. Using his brash, tell-it-like-it-is, matter of fact style. This trip paid off, landing him on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam". Where he incorporated "Black Jeopardy" and the hood-famous, "Your Ass Is Ghetto" test.
Armed with great confidence and originality, James prides himself on not being the typical comedian. Most urban stand ups are too R&B with their routines. Roach jokes, oral sex jokes and "Blackpeople do this, White people do that" mediocrity. James considers himself a Marvin Gaye of stand ups. Because he talks aboutwhat's going on. Currently, James lives in Los Angeles, with his wife Crystal, their 2 sons and baby daughter. He is a current member of the Writer's Guild of America. Having written on television shows, "The Steve Harvey Show", "My Wife & Kids", "Cedric The Entertainer Presents", and "The Big House", Chris Rock's "Never Scared","Weekends At The D.L." on Comedy Central. James has rewritten two major film releases, "Cooking 4 Luv" and "Spinderfella". Both are currently in production.
James brings hard, funny relief to a show replete with reality and hard earned life lessons. James has appeared on several stand up comedy TV shows, HBO "Def Comedy Jam", BET's "ComicView","P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy","Jamie Foxx's Laffapolooza" andrecently taped BET's "ComicView, One Mic Stand", Who's Got Jokes on TV One and "Martin Lawrence's First Amendment".
Christina Lopez! January 13, 2010!
"Success isn't measured by how many commas you have in your checking account, but how many times a day you laugh"...Christina Lopez. Over the course of 7 years, Christina has performed in 28 states, 7 countries, and 3 continents. She has been a commercial and movie actor, model and contributing writer for dailycomedy.com. Her dedication and tireless touring of the comedy club circuit, her wickedly sharp tongue and constant writing makes her one of the hardest working comics. Her style is definitely different and is the naked truth with a spitfire approach. Don't miss Christina Lopez at City Tavern on Wednesday, January 13th following open mic. Doors open at 7:30 - show begins @ 8pm.
MAMA MICHELLE- 12-09-2009
Name: Michelle Henderson Stage Name: Mama Michelle Goal: Use comedy to heal! Laughter is contagious. The best disease around! Started Performing: August 10, 2004 Most interesting moment in comedy: Shot at a club in Ft. Worth while doing a "free show". club owners staging comedy shows are no laughing matter! That's why free shows should be banned! Proudest Moment: Kids telling all their friends that mom is a comedian. The pride in their eyes is worth a million bucks. Can I get that in cash please!
CITY TAVERN! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009: MAMA MICHELLE @ 9pm (following open mic @ 8pm)
Performances: Black Academy of Arts and Letters Addison Improv "Phat Tuesday" Back Door Comedy Theater Crystal's Entertainment Complex - promoted and hosted shows(with Rudy Rush, Steve Brown, Rodman, Kier, Hope Flood, June Bug) Hyena's Arlington Cowboys Cafe - promoted and hosted with Paul Varghis Club Ice Fort Worth - performed with Michael Blackson and Tyler
