Brian McKay featuring Bob Howard & Raw-Bee
Saturday, November 16, 7:00PM at Vail Theatre of the Arts
Doors open at 6:00PM
Brian McKay
Brian was the manager of a pizza joint in his younger years and after closing each night would sit in an easy chair and watch comedy specials on late night cable tv. Fast forward twenty years, he'd been watching some of the newer comedy shows on tv and was not finding many of the funny.
Brian would often say to his wife, "I'm funnier than these guys." He has since found out, it is much harder than it looks. Leaving a live comedy show with some friends, he casually mentioned that he would like to learn to do stand up and even improv. His wife, always looking for creative gift ideas, went on line and found an improve class, put on by the city recreation, and stand up classes at a local comedy club. For Brian's next birthday, she enrolled him in both classes.
Brian absolutely loved both classes and has excelled ever since. We are pretty sure that when Mrs. McKay signed Brian up for classes in 2005, she never thought that all these years later he would still be performing and loving every minute of it.
We are confident that you will love observing the show as much, if not more, than Brian performing for your evenings entertainment.
Bob Howard
Bob Howard is an attorney who took a standup comedy class in 1993 at the tender age of 42. The assignment was to write a five minute comedy routine to perform at graduation. He always finishes his assignments and that has led to him performing at venues big and small in the Southwest. He won the 2001 Funniest Person in the Valley contest in Phoenix in 2001 and the John O’Connor Humor award in 2013.
He has shared the stage with Wanda Sykes, Nate Bargatze and numerous others. He focuses on the lighter side of being an attorney, growing old and the ups and downs of trying to be a stand up comedian. He often incorporates his guitar into the act with observations about living in the Grand Canyon state.
At age 72, he is just hitting his stride in a career that shows it’s never too late to be funny.
Raw-Bee
Raw-Bee, the maestro of Anecdotal Comedy: With a seasoned career spanning eight years, Raw-Bee has honed his comedic craft to perfection. His comedic conquests have taken him far and wide. Throughout his illustrious journey, Raw-Bee has graced the stages of renowned venues leaving audiences in fits of uproarious laughter.
But there's more to Raw-Bee's comedic prowess than meets the eye! For a remarkable three years, he wore many hats as he produced, hosted, featured, and even headlined a wildly successful comedy show in the lively city of Reno, Nevada. Talk about juggling comedic responsibilities with finesse!
What sets Raw-Bee apart is his unique ability to tackle uncomfortable situations with a humorous twist endearing himself to all including the misfits of mortality. His recent four strokes this year have left him with some serious challenges indeed. Raw-Bee was instantly put in a wheelchair, left with a speech impediment and half of his memory. His wit and charm have made him a beloved figure, providing a safe and laughter-filled space for comedy enthusiasts far and wide.
Beyond the spotlight, Raw-Bee finds solace in the joys of travel and sightseeing. As he sets his sights on Arizona, he harbors an ambitious dream—to share his comedic brilliance in every town across the vast expanse of America. With each performance, Raw-Bee seeks to leave an indelible mark on the comedic landscape, sprinkling laughter and mirth wherever he goes.
So, dear friend, keep your eyes and ears open for the wondrous Raw-Bee. Whether he's regaling audiences with hilarious tales on stage or embracing the adventures of comedy, he never fails to delight. Brace yourself for a side-splitting journey with the inimitable Raw-Bee!