The Martinez Waterfront Amphitheater will roar with laughter once again on August 18th for our 3rd season of Comedy Under the Stars. This show will benefit the Volunteers of America Foster A Dream Program. Last years Sept 30th show raised $2400 for this wonderful non-profit helping our areas foster youth.
Mickey Joseph, our headliner on August 18th was a finalist in the SF Comedy Competition and had frequent appearances on ABC’S America’s Funniest People and NBC’S Friday Night Videos. He performed 1753 shows as Joey Bishop in The Rat Pack is Back! at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and in 110 cities across the country. When asked about his experience with the production, Mickey noted, “I did that show so much, my toupee started going bald.”
He is author of “What Would Don Corleone Do?” a humorous and touching book about his experiences in stand up comedy and surviving as a single parent. He is well known for obscure celebrity impressions; John Wayne as Michael Corleone, Sidney Poitier ordering breakfast, Sargent Bilko on Acid, and Ricky Ricardo singing a pornographic version of Cuban Pete, recorded live on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Program.
Mickey has performed with Ellen Degeneres, Drew Carey, Craig Ferguson, George Lopez, Bill Engvall, Richard Lewis, Kevin Polakc, The Amazing Jonathan, Vinnie Favorito, Zack Galafanakis, Wille Nelson, Huey Lewis, Michael Buble, Mort Sahl, Dick Gregory and Robin Williams. Mickey's well-tailored, hysterically funny comedy act should not be missed.
He is author of “What Would Don Corleone Do?” a humorous and touching book about his experiences in stand up comedy and surviving as a single parent. He is well known for obscure celebrity impressions; John Wayne as Michael Corleone, Sidney Poitier ordering breakfast, Sargent Bilko on Acid, and Ricky Ricardo singing a pornographic version of Cuban Pete, recorded live on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Program.
Mickey has performed with Ellen Degeneres, Drew Carey, Craig Ferguson, George Lopez, Bill Engvall, Richard Lewis, Kevin Polakc, The Amazing Jonathan, Vinnie Favorito, Zack Galafanakis, Wille Nelson, Huey Lewis, Michael Buble, Mort Sahl, Dick Gregory and Robin Williams. Mickey's well-tailored, hysterically funny comedy act should not be missed.
Our first feature act for the evening is Diego Curiel. Diego is a Stand up comedian and writer from Sacramento California. Diego has been a semi-finalist for the Shaq Comedy Allstars and Rooster Ts Comedy Contests, performed at the main event at The World Series Of Comedy, performed at The Sacramento Comedy Festival, and Westside Comedy Theater Stand Up Showdown Semi-finals. He has opened for Cameron Esposito, Edwin San Juan, Tommy Davidson, and has featured for Sarah Tiana, Monique Marvez, Shang, Darren Carter, JR Deguzman, Taylor Tomlinson and Rich Vos. Diego has also been on Hulu( Stand up unfiltered season 1 episode 20), and he performs at clubs, colleges, and private events across the USA, as well as Releasing his debut comedy album "Diego Curiel: On The Spectrum" which can be found on iItunes, Spotify and Pandora Ect.
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Our next feature act is another one of our all-time favorite comedians.
AUNDRÉ THE WONDERWOMAN is a Bay Area favorite. Steve Harvey (“Kings of Comedy”; Family Feud) was the first to give her a chance on the comedy stage and described her as “a new comic with a funny way of saying things.” Since then, she’s made a name for herself as one of the best known political comics in the Bay, telling the truth in a funny way. She has been honored as “Oakland’s Funniest Comic on the Strip,” “The Funniest Woman in Half Moon Bay,” and “Winner of the Inaugural Russian River Comedy Competition.” She was a semi-finalist in the 2005 San Francisco International Comedy Competition and in 2008, received the “Stand Up For Justice” award from San Francisco-based Death Penalty Focus for her work against the death penalty. |
Tramane Webb
Our opening act is the very funny Tramane Webb. An East Bay native, in the last 7 years Tramane has quickly become a Bay Area favorite. Tramane performs regularly at Tommy T's in Pleasanton.
Please see the Vallejo Times-Herald write up on Tramane By Richard Freedman here
Our opening act is the very funny Tramane Webb. An East Bay native, in the last 7 years Tramane has quickly become a Bay Area favorite. Tramane performs regularly at Tommy T's in Pleasanton.
Please see the Vallejo Times-Herald write up on Tramane By Richard Freedman here
Nicole Tran,
Rounding out the show for the evening and bringing the crowd back after intermission is Nicole Tran, a very Funny South Bay comedienne who performs regularly all over the Bay Area including the Cobb's Comedy Club and Punchline showcases.
Nicole has studied acting and dance at Ohlone and Foothill College. She performed at Rooster T Feathers, Tommy T's, Comedy Oakland, and Granada Theater Morgan Hill.
Rounding out the show for the evening and bringing the crowd back after intermission is Nicole Tran, a very Funny South Bay comedienne who performs regularly all over the Bay Area including the Cobb's Comedy Club and Punchline showcases.
Nicole has studied acting and dance at Ohlone and Foothill College. She performed at Rooster T Feathers, Tommy T's, Comedy Oakland, and Granada Theater Morgan Hill.
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ABOUT COCO COMEDY
So far, our first 6 shows have raised over $10000 dollars for local charities. Our first show in 2016 raised over $2000 dollars for The Boys and Girls Club of Contra Costa, over $400 from a special promotion for the Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California, and $300 for the German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California. Our 2017 shows raised $2300 for the Boys and Girls Club of Contra Costa, $2500 for Volunteers of America and over $200 from a special promotion for the Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California, and $300 for the German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California. Shows in 2018 have raised over $2100 through May.
Contra Costa Comedy is a live event producer that promotes live comedy, while benefiting charitable organizations. It is founded by comedian Bob Johnston. Bob's vision is to let laughter and giving flow where it is needed. You can follow Co Co Comedy for local events and daily laughs on Facebook at CoCoComedy
OUR MISSION
Produce Quality, Independent Comedy shows within the Contra Costa Area while supporting local charities, and promoting other local comedy shows, showcases, and open mics.
Bob Johnston has been performing stand-up comedy around California and the Pacific Northwest for the last 20 years. He and his wife Vidah moved to Martinez 9 years ago. When he learned that Martinez had an outdoor amphitheater, the idea for Comedy Under the Stars was hatched as a way allow the community to use the amphitheater while raising money for local charities.
Contra Costa Comedy is a live event producer that promotes live comedy, while benefiting charitable organizations. It is founded by comedian Bob Johnston. Bob's vision is to let laughter and giving flow where it is needed. You can follow Co Co Comedy for local events and daily laughs on Facebook at CoCoComedy
OUR MISSION
Produce Quality, Independent Comedy shows within the Contra Costa Area while supporting local charities, and promoting other local comedy shows, showcases, and open mics.
Bob Johnston has been performing stand-up comedy around California and the Pacific Northwest for the last 20 years. He and his wife Vidah moved to Martinez 9 years ago. When he learned that Martinez had an outdoor amphitheater, the idea for Comedy Under the Stars was hatched as a way allow the community to use the amphitheater while raising money for local charities.