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James Hammond's Thursday Night Mic-On The Road-The first night of the Saugeen Shores Comedy Festival
Tickets purchased online are now 20% off, still full price at the door!
Chester's Bar & Grill Co. in Port Elgin is an active venue in Bruce County, showcasing bands from around Ontario every weekend and local talent at Tyler English's open jam every Tuesday night.
On Thursday, August 27th, James Hammond brings his wildly successful weekly comedy show to the Bruce featuring some of Toronto's funniest comedians sharing the stage with some of the area's most talented artists.
THE PERFORMERS
JAMES HAMMOND
James Hammond is an all-around entertainer and one of the funniest up and coming comedians in Canada. Drawing on his life's story to win over and crack up audiences, James jokes honestly about his experiences from his upbringing in Montreal to his current life in Ontario and on to his travels around North America. More than a comedian and host of The Thursday night open mic at Vape On the Lake in Toronto, James has spent a decade-and-a-half as a hip hop performer/rap battler as well as five years hosting Much Music Video Dances. James has also appeared on YTV, CBC, the hit TV show Orphan Black and in several national-radio commercials.
PAUL THOMPSON
Since a young age Paul Thompson has been passionate about one thing, entertainment. He has fueled this passion his entire life with many different aspects of the industry. He began his career by acting in local plays and weekly comedy sketches for his class. Realizing he was talented as a writer as well he went on to win a city wide public speaking contest with a speech that he wrote and performed at only 11 years old.He was also creating buzz as the undefeated freestyle
rapper, battling and performing every other
week at a local YMCA dance.
In his first year of high school he was already hosting weekly events and practicing his comedic timing on a stage before an audience. However wanting to be a film actor as well, Paul knew he would have to take matters into his own hands and learn how to edit. Paul claims that the first thing he edited was a masterpiece and he's only got better since.
BLAIR STREETER
Since emerging as a stand-up in 2009 Blair Streeter has developed a reputation as a crowd pleaser. Winning over audiences in cities all over eastern Canada and as far away as Paris, France this versatile comedian has been the featured stand-up act at the Toronto Festival of Clowns and twice at the notorious Lunacy Cabaret. The 43-year-old father of two is no stranger to Bruce County, Blair has spent the better part of most summers at his family's cottage in Southampton and has many ties to the area.
JUKE BAXX
Juke is a staple of Bruce County's hip hop scene and an up-and-comer on the national stage. Already opening for big name acts around Ontario Juke and his bandmates offer heartfelt lyrics set to sweet, fat beats that will keep the night grooving until the AM!
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LocationChester's Bar & Grill Co. (View)
672 Goderich Street
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C5
Canada
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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