Contra Costa Comedy
Live Local Comedy Benefiting Contra Costa Charities
It's bound to be a fun show, and it's free!
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David Harris is a nationally touring, Midwest Emmy Award Winning comedian, magician, actor, and host. He’s been entertaining across the US and Canada at top clubs, colleges, corporate events, and theaters for over 20 years. Based in his hometown of Minneapolis, Harris won 2017’s Minnesota’s Funniest Person Contest and performed in its 10,000 Laughs Festival two years in a row. Harris has worked with some of the best in the business and has even starred in commercials and videos for Panchero’s Mexican Grill and Robert Half International. Harris’ act is fun, relatable, creative, interactive, and most of all – hilarious.
Ashley Gutermuth is a New Jersey-based stand-up comedian. She has appeared on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon where she was chosen by Jerry Seinfeld to win the ‘Seinfeld Challenge.’ Her high-energy, positive style of comedy is irresistible. Ashley’s comedy is focused on her unusual relationships and observations about life. In June 2020, Ashley won Blue City Comedy’s Comic of the Month competition, based in Boise, Idaho. When Ashley is not performing stand-up or voice-overs, she is usually running and has a daily running streak that spans over five years. For running tips and comedy videos visit Ashleygutermuth.com or follow @Ashgutermuth on twitter and instagram or visit her website AshleyGutermuth.com.
Molly Sokhom started making audiences laugh in the San Francisco, California in 2008. She began producing and performing her own shows at local coffee shops, theatres, and night clubs. Molly made a move to New Zealand in 2014 and continued to make audiences laugh and had made a name for herself on the comedy scene as an emerging comedian and MC. She commands the stage: affably and sassily navigating her way through life's awkward moments.
Oscar Pruitt, one of the funniest comedians in the Mid-South, he’s excited crowds at Zanie’s in Nashville, The Stardome in Birmingham, and Chuckles in Memphis.
Grant Lyon has been described by San Francisco Weekly as “a hilariously sharp observer, not one of those tired white-guy bellyachers,” Grant was chosen as a New Face in comedy at the Just For Laughs Festival, winning the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, and being a finalist in the Big Sky Festival. He plays a fun role in the second season of The Comedy Central show “Corporate” and stars in the Amazon Prime feature film Killer Kate! As well as performing in a number of other prestigious comedy festivals including The Great American Comedy Festival, Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival, and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Grant’s performed on the TV show Comics Unleashed. He has appeared on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show and has been a guest on numerous popular podcasts including Doug Loves Movies. “Scheduled Fun Time,” his album with 800 Pound Gorilla records, hit number #1 and has been the featured album on multiple SiriusXM channels like LaughUSA and Jeff and Larry. As well as being a contributing writer for the Huffington Post, the film he wrote and starred in, Interview Date, was eligible for a short film Academy Award. Funny or Die, MSN, Huffington Post, and others are among the sites that have featured Grant’s sketch videos on their home pages. You might also recognize him from a number of national commercials including AT&T, Johnsonville Sausage, CiCi’s Pizza, and more. His debut board game, Curmudgeon, comes out later in 2020, published by 25th Century Games.
"I like smart comedians but they can be so preachy. I like goofy comedians but they can be so dumb. I like Grant Lyon because he strikes the right balance between smart and goofy." - On Magazine
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.
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