FINALS RI Comic Throwdown 2011
Hosted by Brian Beaudoin
Sponsored by Jimmy's Saloon,
Media Sponsors: Newport This Week and Newport-Now
Produced by STAGERightRI
The 2011 RI Comic Throwdown is officially into the finals. After seven weeks and almost 60 comics with six trips around Newport to Jimmy’s Saloon, Billy Goodes Tavern and Newport Blues Café the finals are here. Next Thursday at Jimmy’s Saloon you will see the funniest comics in throughout New England competing in four different divisions for the Title of 2011 RI Comic Throwdown Winner, cash prizes and hosting next years throwdown
Professional Division
Michael Murray
Known as “The Deaf Comic”, Mike Murray was hearing impaired until the age of forty. His Cochlear Implants brought him into the hearing world and on to the comedy stage where he shares his unique experience with laughter and an infectious smile. From childhood to parenthood, Mike blends story telling with one-liners that have audiences laughing all over New England. He’s been seen at Comix Foxwoods, The Comedy Connection , Catch a Rising Star and Jokers Wild CT. Mike Murray calls Rhode Island home.
Pat Oates
Pat’s mouth has always gotten him places. When he was a kid, it got him sent to his room. When he was in high school (3 of them in 5 years), it got him sent to detention. When he was married, it got him sent to divorce court. Now its getting him sent to some of the top clubs and casinos in the country. Pat's ability to say whatever is on his mind (or inability to have a moral filter) has made him an instant fan favorite since he first took a microphone in 2007. His crowd work skills are regarded by many of his peers as second to known. Combine that with his animated story telling and you have an act that people come see again and again. and again. Every audience member feels like Pat is talking to them, and that's because he is. Pat treats shows like he is at a party telling a group of people a funny story because that what he's been doing his whole life. Pat is really making a name for himself. Who know where his mouth will take him next?
Amateur Division
Doug Key
Kelly Morse
Novice Division
Bob Caron
Darrin Smith
Runner up Division
Dave Pizzelli
Ray Harrington
Ray was named Portland’s Funniest Professional in 2010 at the Comedy Connection, Portland Maine, He won Catch a Rising Star at Twin Rivers Casino in 2010. “Ray Harrington immediately has presence all his own, one that demands attention” –The Edge Weekly, “A college favorite all over New England with a wicked sense of humor” – The Maine Campus UMO, Ray has appeared on WABI/WPME’s The Nite Show and has been heard on radio stations all over New England and has been featured on Comedy.com
