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Bob Sumner's Back To The Basics Comedy Showcase


  • Solid Rock Cafe 422 West 2nd Street Antioch, CA, 94509 United States (map)

Bob Sumner has made history touring the United States scouting comedy talent. With his discovery of the talent that aired on Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam, Bob carved out his own notch in comedy history that remains unmatched. He has a knack for identifying the next big thing. His track record includes some of the biggest names in comedy like Katt Williams, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Griffen, DL Hughley and the list is endless. He created the show LAFF MOBB'S Laff Tracks that while the comedian performed, there was a visual bringing the material to life, a technique that was and instant success.

Rick Sullivan has well over 30 years in the comedy game. Has done these showcases over the years for Bob Sumner and Def Comedy Jam, BET's ComicView, Jamie Foxx's Laffapalooza and most recently Kevin Hart's Hart of the City. Rick helped develop the careers of Katt Williams, Luenell, Rodney Perry, Plastic Cup Boyz Joey Wells and Harry Ratchford, both producers with Kevin Hart and HartBeat Productions which produces film, TV show specials and tours. Rick has been creating opportunities for local talent to springboard into stardom. This Showcase is expected to do the same.

Ernest East is one of the top comedy promoters in Northern California with a running record of 10 years of sold out comedy shows. The key to his success has always been, make sure the audience have a good and memorable experience. Always bringing you what he calls the 1 2 punch in his lineup. His brand Eastwind Entertainment has set a model for promoters to follow for years to come. Trust me, when you hear of an Ernest East of Eastwind Entertainment show, two things are for sure, it will be sold out so get tickets early and you will have a good and memorable experience.

Earlier Event: September 1
Swizz Comedy - Headliner Chris Riggins
Later Event: September 16
Classy Ladies Of Comedy And Just 1 Guy