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The Pawns of Comedy!

Humboldt Brews

“Conquering comedy one space at a time,” Bay Area comedians, “The Pawns of Comedy” are returning to the North State for their unique blend of provocative observations on life, death and everything in between. “The truth about everything will finally be told,” says comic and Pawns leader, DNA. Tickets are only $7 general admission and are on sale now from Humboldt Brews or on the night of the show. Performing in the Pawns of Comedy will be Chico anti-hero, DNA, along with Bay area comedy stars Ben Del Castillo, Chad Opitiz and Brendan Lynch. From auditioning for NBC’s Last Comic Standing, to touring the country doing stand-up comedy to opening for “big name” comics, the Pawns of Comedy are the real deal. Genuine stand-up comics on the front lines of the comedy war, making the world a better place one laugh at a time. The Pawns agree that by making people laugh, they are saving lives! INTRODUCING THE PAWNS: DNA (www.votedna.com) DNA won the 1990 Showtime College Comedy Laff-Off in Chico, CA at Chico State University and then proceeded to waste the next 19 years in Chico, starting concert series and festivals, booking over 2000 bands, writing one of the first country/rap songs ever, publishing a novel, running for Mayor and saving the Senator Theatre. From his adventures as Timothy Leary’s driver, to being the opening act for Ralph Nader, to serving as editor of three Republican newspapers, DNA is on the fast track to national attention (as a general nuisance). A writer, director and actor, DNA has moved to the Bay Area to pursue a career doing standup comedy. He books and performs a weekly room for the last six years, as well as, the successful Comikaze Comedy event featuring the best comics in the Bay Area and beyond. DNA sits on the BOD of Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park, runs the website www.standupsantacruz.com and is launching his first comedy festival in October. As leader of the Pawns of Comedy, DNA has been reported as saying, “No, you will not be getting paid.” Ben DelCastillo (https://www.facebook.com/ben.delcastillo) From his successful monthly shows at The San Jose Improv, Ben Del Castillo is a new breed of South Bay comics: suave, snarky, and funny as hell. Always a favorite at dozens of rooms in the Bay Area, Del Castillo is the kind of comics the ladies like and the guys don’t hate. Brendan Lynch A native of Santa Cruz, the tall laconic Lynch has been doggedly pursuing the stage for several years and has been rewarded by being regularly invited to perform at the prestigious Punchline and Improv comedy clubs. It is not an oversight that Lynch’s unique, hilarious brand of comedy is not available on the internet. He needs to be seen live to witness the electricity between his comedic mind and the audience. Brendan is one of the hottest comics in the Bay Area. His dry delivery and brilliant audience work is “in demand” and Brendan regularly is asked to perform at clubs throughout the Bay Area. Recently performing with such talent as Dana Gould and Richard Lewis, Lynch is poised to go national. Recently winning 2nd place in the SF International Comedy Competition, Lynch is on the move. Chad Opitz (https://www.facebook.com/chadopitz) SF Bay Area comedy legend Jimmy Gunn bestowed Chad Opitz with the 2013 “Best Newcomer” Award. This is a fitting tribute to the young comic whose sharp takes on horror movies, GMOs, electronic cigarettes and cheap beer has made Opitz a sought after performer by venue bookers and fans alike. Hailing from the great Northwest, Opitz is now becoming a Bay Area staple.

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WHERE

• Humboldt Brews

PRICE

• $7

• Ages: 21+