SPECIAL EVENT! Join us this “Sweetest Day” for an evening of great food, fun, and BIG time laughs with 3 of Detroit’s favorite Comedians! We’ll have an excellent Special “Sweetest Day” dinner menu along with new creative and tasty cocktails. We highly recommend this Dinner & Show! Limited seating. So.. purchase your tickets soon.
COMEDIAN BILL BUSHART:
Bill Bushart is the self-proclaimed King of Detroit Blue Comedy, and was influenced by comedy greats Don Rickles, Richard Pryor and Bobby Slayton. His offbeat style and animated stage show leaves audiences begging for mercy. Bill Bushart has worked with some of entertainment’s biggest names, including Gilbert Gottfried, Lisa Lampanelli, and the late Greg Geraldo. He continues to tour the country as a favorite headline act among all the club-goers and comedy fans nationwide, and was named by the Metro Times as “The Funniest Comedian in Detroit” in 2010.
With over a decade of experience as a stand-up comedy teacher/coach/mentor under his belt, Bill Bushart is widely regarded as the go-to guy to get your stand-up going. Voted “Best Audience Comedian in Detroit” by MT readers, it’s no wonder that Bill Bushart is among the most popular performers in the region. His ability to recount everyday situations in a hilariously-demented manner will leave you laughing the next day.
Bill Bushart was named the “Best Comedian in Detroit 2010” by the Metro Times. “A drill sergeant with a smart mouth” said The Detroit Free Press. “Best Bet!”, The Detroit News. Bill’s fast paced, high energy, in your face of comedy has kept audiences laughing across the country. He has appeared on Detroit’s “Drew & Mike”; WJR 760 with Frank Beckman and FOX TV. He has worked with comedy greats Greg Geraldo, Lisa Lampanelli, Gilbert Gottfried and headlines clubs across the country! “A bitter pill to swallow” is how Bill Bushart describes his brand of humor. His act is physical and energetic and his topic choices can be rude, crude and downright raunchy. Every comedian in Michigan knows who Bill Bushart is. He is the Godfather of the comedy scene. He’s mentored either officially or unofficially just about everyone at one point in time or another.
COMEDIAN SAL DEMILIO:
How does one describe Sal Demilio? He is Ray Romano meets Tony Soprano. He is Rocky Balboa meets the Godfather. He is Al Capone launching a tommy gun assault on your funny bone.
When Sal steps onto the comedy stage, he looks suspiciously like every henchman who has ever been cast in a movie about the mob. His intimidating presence fills the room… six foot three inches tall, barrel-chested and way more Italian than the Olive Garden. But then he smiles… and the room lights up. And you realize you are more likely to be cuddled to death by this Italiano teddy bear than hit in the head with a shovel.
Sal Demilio’s likabilty and charm, mixed with his smooth, yet occasionally rapid fire delivery make him a comedic force to be reckoned with. Clever and clean, he tackles subjects such as his Italian family, culture, sports and technology with equal agility, taking angles you never considered but instantly identify with. He has a quick wit and an eye for funny. His act is fun, hilarious and self-deprecating. Sal laughs at himself, and you will laugh right along with him.
Sal has performed at some of the top clubs in the nation, such as Carolines in New York, The Comedy Store in LA and Zanies in Chicago. He performs in Las Vegas and is a regular at the top clubs in his home state of Michigan, including the Comedy Castle in Detroit, One Night Stans in Waterford and the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. He has been heard on the nationally syndicated “Bob and Tom Show” and his comedy cd, “Fettucini Salfredo” is in heavy rotation on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, with his second CD schedule for a 2020 release. He is also the co-host of the popular podcast, “The Sal and Bob” show and he has appeared at the World Series of Comedy.
Additionally, Sal had a featured role alongside Eric Roberts (Julia Robert’s brother) in the movie “Intent” and was the star of the short film, “Detour Detroit”. He is a regular actor for Broken Tail Dog Productions in addition to other acting projects and commercials.
Sal is a highly sought after comedy talent in the corporate world for his ability to cater his act to whatever parameters the client needs. Some of his many corporate clients include Pepsi, Home Depot, 7-Up, Buffalo Wild Wings, Arizona Beverages, K-Mart and even the New York Yankees. His client list is a Who’s Who of satisfied customers.
During Sal’s twenty plus years in the comedy business, he has worked with some of the most recognizable names in comedy. He has toured with Louie Anderson, Dave Coulier, Jimmy Walker, Nick Dipaolo and Kathleen Madigan, just to name a few.
No matter the audience, whether it’s a casino, comedy club, theater or corporate boardroom, Sal is the right comic for the job. Side-splitting, genuine, and a consummate professional, Sal is exactly the comedian you need, every time, hands down.
COMEDIAN/ AUTHOR/ PUNK ROCKER… PAULA MESSNER:
The legendary Paula Messner doesn’t simply produce rock musicians—it produces survivors, artists who carry the grit, humor and beautiful defiance of the Motor City wherever they go.
Paula Messner is one of them. From her early days in Detroit punk with the Vertical Pillows, through the raw-edged Motor Dolls, to the wonderfully subversive idea of turning children’s songs into punk rock with The Candy Band, Messner has spent decades refusing to fit neatly into anybody’s definition of what a woman, a mother—or a rocker—is supposed to be. She has shared that Detroit DNA of loud guitars, irreverence and reinvention across generations, and she’s still creating, performing and making people laugh, sometimes even doing comedy gigs.
Detroit doesn’t simply produce rock musicians—it produces survivors, artists who carry the grit, humor and beautiful defiance of the Motor City wherever they go. Paula Messner is one of them. From her early days in Detroit punk with the Vertical Pillows, through the raw-edged Motor Dolls, to the wonderfully subversive idea of turning children’s songs into punk rock with The Candy Band, Messner has spent decades refusing to fit neatly into anybody’s definition of what a woman, a mother—or a rocker—is supposed to be.
She has shared that Detroit DNA of loud guitars, irreverence and reinvention across generations, and she’s still creating, performing and making people laugh, sometimes even doing comedy gigs. Paula embodies Detroit & You’re going to love her mix of Comedy and Music.
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2555 12 Mile Rd, Berkley, MI, United States
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