Comedy on the Coast – Jan 26-27

Tom Simmons was born the only boy and middle child to a close-knit family that moved a lot. At a young age Tom immersed himself in reading, from the imaginative world of comic books to the authentic world of non-fiction novels; anything was fair game. Tom questioned everything and everyone, respectfully… but with absolutely no respect at all.

Now a 21+ year veteran of stand-up comedy, Tom has remained a power player in an industry where comics fail, and often. For over two decades he has traveled on national tours, headlined comedy-clubs, won comedy festival awards and made numerous TV appearances on major networks including: Comedy Central, Showtime, BET, Bounce TV, Comedy.TV, Laughs on FOX, and COMICS Unleashed.

A self-described contrarian, his style of comedy will remind you of that funny friend who has you laughing so hard your stomach hurts. Pulling from everyday situations as a father and husband, Tom finds comedy wherever he takes a good look. He likes to make stupid people and smart people laugh because he sees himself as both.
Tom is blazing his own path (he never moved to NY or LA, contrary to nearly everyone’s advice) and creating a career to die for. If you can’t see him in person (which you will regret), Tom’s comedy albums are available on Amazon and iTunes, he has a Pandora channel, and appears on the popular segment “Mad as Hell,” on the FOX syndicated show, LAUGHS. Tom also writes and shoots the reoccurring web series called So Then There’s This, where he delivers his unique take on current events, pop culture, and more.

Versatility and ability to deliver gut bursting laughs to his audience, sets Kirk McHenry apart from the modern day comic. Born and raised in Oakland, California. Kirk has acquired a wealth of knowledge from life in the inner city to prep school in the suburbs, experiencing college life in the south and even a successful four-year stint in the Marine Corps.

Always viewing life through the eyes of a comic; Kirk blends all of his life experiences together into a story -telling brand of comedy that has been captivating audiences across globe; having already opened for such comedic stars as Paul Mooney, Bobby Slayton, Gary Owen, Charlie Murphy, Tommy Davidson and Eddie Griffin. As well as several musical acts such as The Whispers, Howard Hewitt, and KEM.

Kirk is a comic that will definitely give you a workout through laughter. Drawing inspiration from everyday life his storytelling form of comedy is better than reality TV. Kirk has had television appearances on Comic View as well as numerous touring engagements in comedy clubs throughout the United States and abroad.
This unforgettable comic, soon to be a household name, continues to bring his dynamic side splitting comedy style to the stage every time!

Geoff Lott is as much a “thinking person’s comedian” as he is a “drinking person’s comedian.” Born and raised near Seattle, WA, his act contains a sunny perspective with a chance of rain. With humor that is opinionated and broadly appealing, Geoff is most often referred to as a “funny, smart, comedian who can deliver the goods on any topic.” He works clean, he works mature, he works for anybody with a sense of humor. Geoff’s act is less offensive than your average newscast, and he’ll make you laugh at comedy from above the belt. He has appeared on Showtime, NBC, and Comedy Central, and in clubs all around the country.