CoCoComedy Fans, join us this Friday at the Martinez Campbell Theater at 10 pm (Early show is sold out) as we bring in the New Year with some much needed laughs.
Your headliner for the night is Tony Dijamco.
For over twenty-five years, Tony Dijamco has been entertaining crowds all over the country with a blend of quick wit, imaginative storytelling and a healthy dose of sarcasm. Inspired at a very early age by the likes of Richard Pryor and George Carlin, the San Francisco native began sneaking into bars and comedy clubs just after high school thanks to his older brother's expired driver's license. Now residing in Los Angeles, his never waning drive and love of the art of stand-up has kept him pushing himself to be the best comic he can be.
After appearing on NBC's "Last Comic Standing", in 2011 Tony Dijamco was the runner-up in the International San Francisco Comedy Competition which, coincidentally, is a place in history he shares with the likes of Ellen DeGeneres, Marc Maron, Dane Cook and Robin Williams. (“Yes, that's what they told me after the competition. And no, at the time, it did not make me feel better.” – Tony Dijamco).
Though you can currently see him in his special on Amazon Prime, catching Tony Dijamco live and in person is the best way to see him. He honestly tries to make every performance its own unique experience for any audience he steps in front of.
RESUME
- NBC's "Last Comic Standing"
- San Francisco International Comedy Competition (Runner-Up)
- Amazon Prime "Jokers & Jester Comedy Tour: The Movie"
- "Very Smart. Very Funny." - Robin Williams
We've lost our co-headliner for the evening but replaced him with some great comics.
We have the very talented Iris Benson.
Iris has garnered such praise as “Bleak and honest”, “pleasantly dark”, “wonderfully weird” and “pretty good for a woman” by no one worth mentioning. Fellow comic Mean Dave says of her, “ She is a very sweet person and a funny comedian who I relate to very much.”
Former comic, author and former owner of the sadly, now closed, Green Machine Comics in Newark, CA, Steve Mix, says, “Warn your children about Iris Benson…before it is too late.” Glenn Sumi of Toronto Now described her as “least likeable”, “angry” and “misanthropic” upon seeing her perform at SheDot Comedy Festival in Toronto.
Iris has performed in many other comedy festivals all over the United States including Devil Fest in New York, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival in Wilmington North Carolina, the Idaho Comedy Festival in Boise,ID and The World Series of Comedy Festival in Las Vegas, NV.
Presenting Tito Gonzalez: One of favorite young comedians, Tito comes to from Berkeley via Uruguay. Winner of the Oakland Comedy Competition, you may have seen him locally at Cobb’s, the SJ Improv, or even at local “Los Tristes” shows which he produces.
and David Coker: Another one of favorite local comedians, Dave Coker performs at local hotspots and produces fun little shows under Blockhead Comedy at the Epidemic Alehouse and Concord Tap House.
Your headliner for the night is Tony Dijamco.
For over twenty-five years, Tony Dijamco has been entertaining crowds all over the country with a blend of quick wit, imaginative storytelling and a healthy dose of sarcasm. Inspired at a very early age by the likes of Richard Pryor and George Carlin, the San Francisco native began sneaking into bars and comedy clubs just after high school thanks to his older brother's expired driver's license. Now residing in Los Angeles, his never waning drive and love of the art of stand-up has kept him pushing himself to be the best comic he can be.
After appearing on NBC's "Last Comic Standing", in 2011 Tony Dijamco was the runner-up in the International San Francisco Comedy Competition which, coincidentally, is a place in history he shares with the likes of Ellen DeGeneres, Marc Maron, Dane Cook and Robin Williams. (“Yes, that's what they told me after the competition. And no, at the time, it did not make me feel better.” – Tony Dijamco).
Though you can currently see him in his special on Amazon Prime, catching Tony Dijamco live and in person is the best way to see him. He honestly tries to make every performance its own unique experience for any audience he steps in front of.
RESUME
- NBC's "Last Comic Standing"
- San Francisco International Comedy Competition (Runner-Up)
- Amazon Prime "Jokers & Jester Comedy Tour: The Movie"
- "Very Smart. Very Funny." - Robin Williams
We've lost our co-headliner for the evening but replaced him with some great comics.
We have the very talented Iris Benson.
Iris has garnered such praise as “Bleak and honest”, “pleasantly dark”, “wonderfully weird” and “pretty good for a woman” by no one worth mentioning. Fellow comic Mean Dave says of her, “ She is a very sweet person and a funny comedian who I relate to very much.”
Former comic, author and former owner of the sadly, now closed, Green Machine Comics in Newark, CA, Steve Mix, says, “Warn your children about Iris Benson…before it is too late.” Glenn Sumi of Toronto Now described her as “least likeable”, “angry” and “misanthropic” upon seeing her perform at SheDot Comedy Festival in Toronto.
Iris has performed in many other comedy festivals all over the United States including Devil Fest in New York, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival in Wilmington North Carolina, the Idaho Comedy Festival in Boise,ID and The World Series of Comedy Festival in Las Vegas, NV.
Presenting Tito Gonzalez: One of favorite young comedians, Tito comes to from Berkeley via Uruguay. Winner of the Oakland Comedy Competition, you may have seen him locally at Cobb’s, the SJ Improv, or even at local “Los Tristes” shows which he produces.
and David Coker: Another one of favorite local comedians, Dave Coker performs at local hotspots and produces fun little shows under Blockhead Comedy at the Epidemic Alehouse and Concord Tap House.
Visit MainStreetMartinez for a list of restaurants for dinner before or after the shows. Check with the restaurant for hours and reservations.
Upcoming Local Shows
(CoCoComedy's goal is to promote Live Stand up Comedy in Contra Costa County, however these are not CoCoComedy events)
(CoCoComedy's goal is to promote Live Stand up Comedy in Contra Costa County, however these are not CoCoComedy events)
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ABOUT Contra Costa COMEDY
So far, in our first 4+ years (14 shows) you have helped us bring in over $42,000 dollars 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 promote 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 23 years. He and his wife Vidah moved to Martinez in 2009. When he learned that Martinez had an outdoor amphitheater, the idea for Comedy Under the Stars was hatched as a way to 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 promote 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 23 years. He and his wife Vidah moved to Martinez in 2009. When he learned that Martinez had an outdoor amphitheater, the idea for Comedy Under the Stars was hatched as a way to allow the community to use the amphitheater while raising money for local charities.
