Tuesday Night Comics

MICHAEL RAYNER (Feature Act) show has been described as “preposterous brilliance” and “whacky jugglement,” a combination of hilarious tricks and stunts with uproarious stand-up. His signature trick is spinning a Burger King cheeseburger on a parasol which garnered him an appearance on “America’s Got Talent,” “ELLEN,” “The Late Late show with James Corden,” “The Jenifer Hudson Show,” “Access Daily with Mario Lopez,” “The David Letterman Show,” and “Nickelodeon’s What Would You Do.” He can also balance shoes on his nose, a cymbal on his chin, along with many other unique found objects juggling tricks. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Michael became a sensation on Instagram and TikTok. He amassed over 670K followers on TikTok and 620,000 followers on Instagram. His tricks were shared by celebrities such as Jennifer Garner, Josh Brolin, and Jessica Chastain. His most popular Instagram video went viral with 28 million views. He performs regularly at southern California venues, Flappers Comedy Club, The Magic Castle, Hermosa Beach Comedy Magic Club, Teatro Martini Cabaret, The Tony Martini Show, The Brookeledge Follies and The Ice House.

JAMES HANCOCK III (Opening Act) is a globetrotting veteran who helps bring laughter to people all around the world. From entertaining fellow troops in Korea, to finishing second in both the prestigious San Francisco and Seattle international comedy competitions and starring in countless ads you never asked for. Audiences of all backgrounds are drawn to his hilarious & diverse comedic style.

AUSTIN A. CARTER (Musical Act), also known as “AusTheBassBoss”, is a Los Angeles-based singer and multi-instrumentalist who injects pure, electric energy into all genres of music, especially rock and metal. From tearing up the stage fronting for classic rock revivalists Clay and the Aways to writing, recording, and producing original tracks like his debut release "The Bug-Man," AusTheBassBoss does it all. He is also an absolute powerhouse driven by an intensity for timeless, massive rock sounds, handling everything from the first guitar riff to the final studio mix. He also does solo concerts with his piano or acoustic guitar and performs a medley of songs. When AusTheBassBoss steps on stage, expect a high-volume, unforgettable performance that cranks the energy all the way up to the MAX!

MARK CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE (Host) is an accomplished producer, actor, comedian, emcee, inspirational speaker, and auctioneer. He has received two Emmy Award nominations for his work on the short films “The Flourish” and “$TACK$.” MCL is a recipient of the San Diego Critics Circle’s Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Actor of the Year. As a national headliner, he has performed alongside comedy legends like Sinbad, Jerry Seinfeld, Rodney Dangerfield, and Jeff Foxworthy, and has headlined comedy clubs, colleges, and churches across the U.S. and Canada. MCL’s notable roles include his portrayal of Big Mike on the NBC TV series “Chuck,” and he has recently starred in the holiday film “Bringing Back Christmas,” available on Amazon, and in the PureFlix miniseries “Fragment: Oblivion.” He currently appears in the fourth season of “All The Queen’s Men” on BET+ and will soon be seen as Judge Leland Jabs in “Hot Court” and Lieutenant in “Meter Maids.” In addition to acting, MCL is the co-executive producer of “Pure Laughter,” a comedy series airing on KPBS. He also has a DryBar Comedy special titled “Mark Christopher Lawrence: Clean Outta Compton” and is working on multiple projects as a writer and producer.