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Yuks Yuk's takes the
Show on the Road
Saturday, February 27, 2010 8:00 PM
| Thu. Aug. 20 | Jay Brown with Jean Paul & Mike Harrison |
$17.50 admission advance or $22.50 at door.
$40.00 tickets with 3 course meal.
Tickets sold at all Macs Convenience locations in Collingwood or
call 705-444-7776 ext. 1 to reserve your tickets.
Jay Brown
Young, hot and cuddly, Jay Brown first did stand up
at seven years of age in Jamaica. He was on vacation with his family and
attended an open mic night at the hotel’s beach party. He was a big hit
and was forever bitten by the comedy bug.
A professional comic since 1988, he has toured all over Canada, the United
States, and parts of Europe. A regular on the Yuk Yuk's International circuit,
he has opened for Andy Kindler (Everybody Loves Raymond), Doug Stanhope
(The Man Show), and dated Heather Locklear. That last one isn’t really a
credit but it’s true and he tells everybody so you’ll eventually hear about
it anyway.
Hard edged yet affable, Brown relates hip anecdotes and clever observations
with a no holds barred, take no prisoner attitude.
The tattooed Brown has recently added his show stopping electric guitar
talents to the mix and brings crowds to their feet with comedy and hard
rock licks.
It’s one of the most unique musical/comedy infusions since Henny Youngman
jammed with Jimmy Hendrix and has made Jay the most sought after acts anywhere.
Clubs are clamoring to book him for return engagements within weeks as opposed
to the usual 12 to 16 months.
Jean Paul
Jean
Paul's comedy is culled from his cultural crazy quilt of a childhood - born
in Trinidad, raised in Brooklyn and currently residing in Toronto.
"Savage wit and spontaneous combustion combine into an explosive comedic
barrage. This cat is fearless. In terms of any kind of act, he works without
a net. He is so freewheeling, it's almost psychedelic." - Daryl Jung, NOW
Magazine, Toronto
This in itself explains his kaleidoscope of accents.
He's funked up, has a twinkle in his eyes, and is deadly articulate. Feeding
off the vibe of a room makes his performances electrifying.
Says Jean Paul, "I was always into comedy, even as a kid. I found it fascinating.
Some of my friends were into model car kits. I was into Richard Pryor, George
Carlin and Bill Cosby."
Mike
Harrison
A native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Mike has been touring
across Canada and the States making people laugh everywhere he goes. His
style is a barrage of strong observations mixed with engaging stories and
funny anecdotes.
Mike's quick wit and energetic style have earned him a finalist accolade
at the Ed Pollock Talent Competition and a 2nd place finish at the 2006
Funny Fest Talent Competition. He has also expanded into television, as
he can be seen on such shows as The Bridge, Queer as Folk, The Buzz, Being
Erica, and the indie movie “The Jazzman”. His act is one you don’t want
to miss!
Past achieved talent that have appeared at Yuk Yuk's @ Blue Mountain
Johnny Gardhouse July 2nd 2009