There are several fantastic benefit shows coming up over the next few days.. please come on out to support these causes!

Zanies’ All-Star Gary Dull Benefit Show

Wednesday, May 5th – 7:30pm
Zanies; 2025 8th Ave. South; Nashville
(facebook event)

Wednesday Zanies Comedy Showplace presents a special show featuring Mike Speenberg with Mark Anundson, TC Cope, Gary Dull, Brad Edwards, Donnie Pollard and Chad Riden. That’s a pretty good lineup and it’s all for a good cause.

Gary Dull is a comedian based out of Nashville who is as country as he could be and funny as hell. Gary had been a roofer by trade.. and when the housing crisis hit and construction projects dried up so did a lot of his business. He recently had some surgery and can’t get on a roof now.. so he’s been doing as many comedy shows as he can. Meanwhile, the details of his personal life sounds like a country music song.

Gary is a great guy and a funny comic, so we’ve tried to band together to help him out a little. Wednesday, the proceeds from the door at Zanies will go to Gary. Please come out and laugh and support one of our own in his time of need. Tickets are just $10 and are available now online or by calling Zanies box office at 615-269-0221.

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Memphis vs Nashville comedy smack down FLOOD BENEFIT!

Friday, May 7th – 9pm
Bongo Java Theater; 2007 Belmont Blvd; Nashville
(facebook event)

It sure got wet here in Nashville AND it also got a lil wet in Memphis too.. So Ultimate Comedy has decided to make this already awesome show even more awesome by donating ALL of the moneys to flood relief. So please come out and share some love, it would really help a lot, it will make you feel good about yourself and it will be a fun time.

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The Comedy Roast Of Gary Dull

Monday, May 10th – 7pm
Spanky’s Sports Bar & Grill; 330 Welch Road; Nashville
(facebook event)

Laughing makes things a little bit easier to deal with even if you lost everything or know some one who has … We may not have lost everything ourselves but we could have friends that did … including a life … but to be alive and laughing we are to be thankful & helpful to others.

Gary Dull is the guest of honor Monday, May 10th at Spanky’s. There will be drink specials and the dais will be done just like the Tuesday open mic night – show up and go up with a sign-up sheet circulating before the show. Roasts are always fun / painful / fun again and this one is sure to be extra special as we raise money for Gary.

The weekend is fast approaching. Time to make plans to get out to a funny ha-ha show!

Don “D.C.” Curry

Thurs. Oct. 15 – Sat. Oct. 17, 2009 @ Zanies. $18.

“Whether he’s on tour playing huge theatres or doing special engagements at intimate clubs, whether he’s co-starring in major studio pictures or the leading man in an indie gem, whether he’s providing on-air radio talent or working as a voice-over artist, DC Curry is a very versatile, funny man. A prolific stand-up comedian, DC continually headlines top concert venues and major comedy clubs across the country. Not only a performer, DC also produces many of his own projects. His versatility and trademark comedy shtick keeps him constantly working.”

Zanies; 2025 8th Ave. S; Nashville, TN 37204 | 615-269-0221

TV Dinner Theater

7pm Fri. Oct. 16, 2009 @ 12th and Porter. $5.

This event will showcase the best Nashville has to offer with a blend of standup, sketch, and improv comedy mixed with music. Artists appearing include: TV Dinner Theater sketch comedy troupe, Music City Improv, Christy Eidson, Mark Anundson, Ryan Williams, Gary Dull, the Dead Dead, and many more!
(The Facebook event is here.)

12th and Porter | 114 12th Ave N; Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-254-7236

Dane Cook

8pm Sat. Oct. 17, 2009 @ The Sommet Center. $30 – $100.

If you ever wanted to experience Dane Cook in an intimate setting with a few thousand of his fans, this is the show for you! If you’ve got $30-$100, Ticketmaster has you covered.

The Sommet Center | 501 Broadway; Nashville, TN 37203

BT Kingsley

7:30pm Sun. Oct. 18, 2009 @ Zanies. $12.

“With subject matter ranging from the events of the day to pop culture to dating and relationships, no one else has a point of view quite like BT Kingsley. Attacking the mic with veteran confidence and gracing any and all stages with fresh, crowd-pleasing material and his own quick-witted style, BT Kingsley is one of today’s funniest and hard-working, young comedians working his way back and forth across the country. An instant favorite with audiences, club owners and promoters, his clean cut style makes him a comedian you will be tempted to take home to mom, or even grand mom-just make sure she has her oxygen tank handy!”

Zanies; 2025 8th Ave. S; Nashville, TN 37204 | 615-269-0221

6pm every Sunday night
“America’s Favorite Comedian Of All Time,” Chad Riden, hosts a showcase of touring, professional stand-up comedians plus random guest sets from Nashville-based comics and surprise, impromptu sets potentially available for anybody who brings fresh Funny with ‘em.
The show starts at 6pm and ends at 7:30pm – so if you have stuff to do Monday morning, this shouldn’t interfere at all!
Mar. 1: Chris Peterson, Gary Dull;
Mar. 15: Brian Bates, David Ridings;
Mar. 22: Mark Anundson;
(more TBA)

$5
Tickets available at the door, or in advance online at Brown Paper Tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/49595
The Improv Nashville Comedy Theater
2907 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 915-3382
http://www.improvnashville.com/
If you’re on Facebook, here’s the event.
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The Chris Loyd and Friends Comedy Show
Thursday, September 18th @ 8pm.
Featuring stand-up comedy of Leslie Nash, Chad Riden, Drunkle Sam, Gary Dull, Scott Hill and Chris Loyd.
Music City Bar & Grill
2416 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615.883.2367
no cover! 2 for 1 pints! 21+
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