Comedians

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  Willis Alan Ramsey View Profile

  Over 40 years after the release of his wildly influential self-titled album on Leon Russell’s seminal Shelter Records, Willis Alan Ramsey returns to touring in advance of a long-anticipated follow-up. Ramsey’s debut in 1972 earned scores of accolades from artists ranging from The Allman Brothers to Shawn Colvin. The album was mined by many artists for their own projects and performance...

  
  
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  Mark Alan Springer View Profile

  It comes as no big surprise to country music listen- ers that the writer of “Where Corn Don’t Grow,” “Two Sparrows in a Hurricane,” and “It Works” comes from a small Arkansas farm community. Mark Springer loved growing up on the farm but always wondered what else was out there. Years later, Springer enjoyed the success of “Where Corn Don’t Grow...

  
  
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  David Alan Thornton View Profile

  David Alan Thornton is a writer-performer in New York City, hoping to improve its artscape by bringing good music, good stories and good people together.

  
  
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  Marcus Alan Ward View Profile

  “Think Prince arm wrestling Frank Ocean after gobbling a handful of shrooms at a Moody Blues pool party, while D’Angelo spins the classics.” (Yo Teach – Mishka NYC)  Combining the shape-shifting musicianship of Prince, the fiery electric blues guitar work of Hendrix, and the mysticism of Led Zeppelin, as well as many other more modern influences, Marcus Alan Ward cr...

  
  
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  The Alarm View Profile

  The Alarm was made in Wales, UK and by the time of 1981's debut single 'Unsafe Building', featured a daring mix of amped-up acoustic guitars, harmonica and passionate vocals that invited the enduring description “Bob Dylan meets The Clash”.  This is the sound of The Alarm that has been heard around the world ever since, with 17 Top 50 UK singles, a host of successfu...

  
  
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  Five Alarm Funk View Profile

  Five Alarm Funk Hot, sweaty dance floors with feet stomping and every body moving. Grooves for days. Monster horns and shredding psych-rock guitars. Oh, and giant killer robots. Let’s not forget about those. These are among the elements that make up the Five Alarm Funk experience. The Vancouver-based band is nine men strong and over a decade deep into a career that has seen it relea...

  
  
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  The Alarmed View Profile

  We are The Alarmed.We'd just like to say, if you're going to the movies with a big group of people and a few people in the group are taking their sweet time eating, or doing whatever else before the movie, and they say "ah it's cool, we'll only miss the previews", that's bullshit. Previews are an important part of the movie going experience and I'll bet someone,...

  
  
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  Carlos Alazraqui View Profile

  You may know Carlos Alazraqui as Officer James Garcia on Comedy Central’s "Reno 911. (currently in its third season)" You also may have seen him on his many appearances on VH1 and E Television reality series. But he is also an established and talented voiceover artist, giving life to Mr. Crocker on Nickelodeon’s “Fairly Odd Parents,” Rocko on “Rocko’s Modern Life, and Lube and Winslow in “Cat/Dog....

  
  
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  Rory Albanese View Profile

  Rory Albanese is a four time Emmy-winning Executive Producer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He has been a key part of The Daily Show since 1999. Rory is also an accomplished stand-up comedian. In the summer of 2006 he joined Lewis Black's "Red White and Screwed" tour performing with Lewis all over the country. Most recently Rory has been seen performing with Daily Show correspondent...

  
  
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  Ruben Albarran View Profile

  RUBEN ALBARRAN His set is based on a track list of mambo, reggaeton, electronic, latin rock, dance, hiphop and a few Cafe Tacvba songs wich he sometimes sings as well. With people like Rubén Albarrán it is extremely complicated to stay static. One proof of this is that throughout his career he has adopted endless names such as: Pinche Juan, Anonymous Intransinge...

  
  
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  Farewell Albatross View Profile

  Smoldering Indie Rock Lo-fi Basement Sound

  
  
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  Amy Albert View Profile

  Amy is thrilled to join the cast of "Now That You've Seen Me Naked!" Some of her favorite roles include, Woman One, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, and Grace in Annie. She's also an original member of the National Comedy Theater of New York, and is a regular at The Comic Strip. She would like to thank her amazing family and wonderful friends for ...

  
  
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  Andy Albert View Profile

  
  
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  Nova Albion View Profile

  Standing above the city, our bodies naked to the light and din below, our senses forage for nourishment. As they traverse the scenery of mismatched dwellings and the rhythm of never ending progress, the mass of sound begins to coalesce. At once, we are enveloped in the sensation, covered by a new fur, but sheltered from nothing. Instead, we are fully aware of the concrete, the landfills, the hum ...

  
  
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  The Album Leaf View Profile

  The Album Leaf is the solo project of Jimmy LaValle, a San Diego-based songwriter who began recording solo material one year after forming the post-rock band Tristeza. Inspired by a number of genres -- classical, jazz, and post-rock among them -- LaValle constructed his own songs in a similarly eclectic manner, utilizing everything from ambient noise to field recordings to radio transmissions. An ...

  
  
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  Pause Album Release Party View Profile

  Come and celebrate the release of Pause's highly-anticipated album, “No Small Order”. Two years in the making, American songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and rap-artist Pause finally releases the follow up to his critically-acclaimed freshman album “Pacific Rose". For this special show, Pause has hand-picked a select few of Venice All-Star acts to set off...

  
  
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  Abdon Alcaraz View Profile

  
  
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  The Alchemist View Profile

  According to myth, an Alchemist has the power to transform something common into something special. So is the case with California's own, The Alchemist. His tendency to transform a common sample into audio emotion has quickly made him one to watch in the new millennium era of hip-hop. In 1993, The Alchemist was introduced via Soul Assassins as half of duo The Wooligans; the youngest of a hit-makin...

  
  
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  The Alchemy Heart View Profile

  A few guys who dream of playing music that changes someone's life, if only for a second. We want to create something that is hopefully honest, a little original and simply honey to the ears.

  
  
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  Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show View Profile

  Analog liquid lightshow in the San Francisco tradition pioneered by Bill Hamm and Brotherhood of Light, a main stay of the 60's ballroom scene.

  
  
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  Jason Aldean View Profile

  
  
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  Richie Aldente View Profile

  Richie Aldente is among a handful of rising Seattle bands that are redefining the sound of the post-grunge city. With an intelligent fusion of dance beats, yacht rock, disco and contemporary hip-hop, the band creates ferociously infectious music that is smartly crafted but unabashedly fun-loving. While the sound hints of influences from the 70’s and 80’s, it is decidedly modern, appeal...

  
  
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  Don Alder View Profile

  Three time world champion acoustic guitarist / singer songwriter Don Alder, often referred to as the Acoustic Hendrix, brings his one man powerhouse performance to The Mint Jan 18. Fan's of Andy Mckee and Tommy Emmanuel will be in for a treat as they witness Alder's jaw dropping performance.  Ray Daniels Mgr of "Rush" says "Alder is one of those guitarists that should b...

  
  
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  Matt Alderman View Profile

  Matt Alderman hails from Chicago, IL and graduated from the University of Miami (FL).  In 2012 he made the big move to Nashville to pursue a career in songwriting and in 2013 he signed his first publishing deal with Curb Music Publishing.  Since then Matt has been putting in overtime developing his skills as a writer and producer. Matt has teamed up with Curb recording artist, Dylan Sco...

  
  
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  West Aldine View Profile

  
  
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  Hannah Aldridge View Profile

  There are few artists that can truly encapsulate the essence and true range of Americana like Muscle Shoals artist Hannah Aldridge, whose musical pedigree precedes her and speaks for itself. Hannah Aldridge is the daughter of Alabama Music Hall of Famer Walt Aldridge, who is one of the most prolific songwriters of the modern musical era. Twice named by Billboard magazine as one of the Top Country ...

  
  
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  Walt Aldridge View Profile

  
  
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  Helms Alee View Profile

  Helms Alee’s music is exactly the sort of mutant, fantastic hybrid that used to only occasionally erupt out of small, isolated scenes, uninformed by trends of the day — instead inspired by the band’s own collective contributions. The Seattle trio’s unique amalgam of metal, art rock, pop and punk is charmingly reminiscent of the fertile creativity that groups once had before...

  
  
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  Caroline J. Alegre View Profile

  Caroline Joy (C.J.) was in the middle of law school when she picked up the ukulele for the first time, on the island of O'ahu. From the moment she first held the beautiful little stringed instrument in her hands, she was hooked. C.J. moved to the bay area in 2009, where busking in the Bart stations was a source of solace. This led to lovely things, including a feature in Rolling Stone M...

  
  
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  Vic Alejandro View Profile

  This Denver comedian can best be described as sometimes physical, sometimes intelligent, and sometimes even funny. Basically, whatever he finds amusing. Published in the soon-to-be-released (Sept 2006) “The Complete Idiots Guide to Jokes”, Vic has appeared at clubs across the country. His credits include ManiaTV.com and Animal Planet, as well as a variety of films.

  
  
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  Tara Alesia View Profile

  
  
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  Insecure Alex View Profile

  Formed in early 2015 by musicians from around the greater Los Angeles area, Insecure Alex is composed of four artists joined together after various musical ventures. Featuring Mark Vasquez on lead vocals; Alex Endonino on guitar and vocals; Francis Galluppi on drums; and Scott Holmes on Bass guitar, the band has performed multiple shows at venues across the city.          ...

  
  
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  Ivy Alex View Profile

  
  
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  SANDY Alex G View Profile

  The new album from Alex G BEACH MUSIC is out now on Domino Records.

  
  
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  The Alex Hahn Crossing View Profile

  Mutli award winning group from Denton, TX now located in Los Angeles, CA. This genre fusing group brings technically sophisticated yet creative and thoughtful jazz to the mainstream public.

  
  
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  Art Alexakis View Profile

  
  
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  Anthony Alexander View Profile

  
  
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  Ashley Alexander View Profile

  Country Singer-Songwriter Ashley Alexander tells stories of love, family, heartbreak and strength. A native of New Hampshire, now based out of California, Alexander has opened for Willie Nelson, Luke Bryan and Chuck Wicks as well as performed the National Anthem for NASCAR. On February 27th, Alexander will celebrate the release of her follow up fan-funded second album, ‘With You...

  
  
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  Berel Alexander View Profile

  Berel Alexander is an Oakland-based Singer/Songwriter and high-energy front man raised in the rural northern coast of California. Only 28 years old, for the past 8 years he has been "layin' it down" traveling, performing, and tightening a potent 5-piece band, cultivating a sonically refreshing sound. Berel riffs the acoustic guitar with tuneful melodies, connecting people in all...

  
  
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  Charles Alexander View Profile

  
  
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  Cindy Alexander View Profile

  ​“P-nut,” as she is affectionately known by her fans, has a voice that defies her petite stature. Classically trained, this coloratura soprano hits the high notes like an angel but also bellows with rich, velvety tones in the lower half of her over three octave range. She’s a storyteller, and her show benefits from the stories, humor and banter with the audience in between songs ...

  
  
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  Dean Alexander View Profile

  
  
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  Emby Alexander View Profile

  Phoenix, AZ -- For the last two years, Phoenix indie giants Emby Alexander have stood out as a staple of the central Arizona's eclectic DIY music scene. Called "Phoenix's own Talking Heads" by Java Magazine, Emby Alexander aim to further push the envelope of experimental music with their first full-length album, Frontispiece.   Frontispiece is a twe...

  
  
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  Jacobb Alexander View Profile

  Jacobb Alexander is a music artist based in Los Angeles, CA. As a hopeless romantic, his music is a magnet to vulnerable and honest emotion, with clever use of prose, and just enough soul for the masses. Despite being new to the performing scene, Jacobb has been working behind-the-scenes in music production, songwriting, and composition since the age of 15. He produced the...

  
  
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  Jessi Alexander View Profile

  
  
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  Linsey Alexander View Profile

  Blues entertainer Linsey Alexander was born in Mississippi but raised in Memphis, where he got his first guitar from a family friend. After learning the rudiments of blues playing and vocalizing from recordings by Little Milton and B.B. King (both of whom had also journeyed to Tennessee from the Delta), he saved up the money to travel to Chicago in the late '50s, and never looked back. While worki...

  
  
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  Max Alexander View Profile

  "Hollywood Squares", "The Tonight Show", "Evening At The Improv" and CBC's "Just For Laughs Gala" are just a few of Max's television credits. Movies include "Man On The Moon" and "Roxanne" and he has opened for Tom Jones, Julio Iglesias and Ann Margaret.