Las Vegas comedy veteran will headline Dec. 15 comedy night

Comedian Joe Trammel (Submitted photo)

GARDINER — Maine Event Comedy presents two-time Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year Joe Trammel Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St.The night of uncensored fun will also feature stand-up comedy from Adam Hatch and host Mark Turcotte.

Described by Wayne Newton as “One of the most unique and incredible talents I have ever seen,” Trammel’s act employs music, props, costumes, and seemingly endless energy. He was booked solid for over two decades in Las Vegas and was one of 10 contestants on Newton’s 2005 television series “The Entertainer.”
Known as “The TV Guy,” Trammel appeared on the E! Network, VH1, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Comic Relief, Larry King, Comedy Central and A&E’s Evening at the Improv. He was thrice named Arizona’s Comedian & Entertainer of the Year, and Comedian of the Year in San Francisco. He also opened for the Rolling Stones, Kid Rock and Alicia Keys.
Hatch was a finalist in Portland’s Funniest Professional contest. He’s worked with Comedy Central’s Juston McKinney and longtime Letterman warm-up act Eddie Brill. He’s also logged multiple television appearances on ‘The Nite Show with Danny Cashman.’
Turcotte has performed at New York City’s Gotham Comedy Club and was selected for the Boston, Cleveland and North Carolina comedy festivals.
Tickets may be purchased at johnsonhall.org or call the office Tuesday through Friday noon to 3 pm. The show is for ages 21 and older and will contain adult language and content.
Doors open at 7 p.m.
For more information, call 207-582-7144.