Erik Griffin - Mar 5, 6

Erik Griffin, a first generation Los Angeles born comedian/actor, is hard-working, ambitious, talented and most importantly “funny” to quote his mother. He has been performing comedy off and on for the past 12 years. Erik’s future looks very bright. Most recently he has obtained national exposure performing in the ALMA-nominated Payaso Comedy Slam seen on the SHOWTIME and COMEDY CENTRAL networks, Live at Gotham on COMEDY CENTRAL, Last Comic Driving on NBC, Comics Without Borders on SHOWTIME, nationally syndicated Comics Unleashed, and can be seen featured in several national commercials. He highlighted his talent in 2008 at the Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival to overwhelming reviews. Erik was featured at the 2008 NACA National Conference, the 2007 East Regional and 2006 NACA West Regional Showcases and has performed at several colleges nationwide.

Besides opening for Dave Attel in Washington and Damon Wayans in Irvine California, Erik is now headlining all over the United States and Canada. Other accomplishments include winning the Northern Lights Comedy Contest, a semifinalist in the 2005 International Seattle Comedy, attended the 5th & 6th Annual Calgary Comedy Festival as well as a runner-up in the 2005 Rocky Mountain Laugh- Off.

Tommy Blaze - Mar 12, 13

Tommy Blaze is Hyena's favorite all time Comedian! Need we say more? He's appeared on just about every TV talk show and the season finale of NBC's Friends, where he played Jennifer Aniston's date. He was the star of the movie Rumplestilskin (one of Vinnie Paul's favorite movies), and also one of the stars on the syndicated comedy series, The Newz.  Sheer raw talent, comedic genius, and flawless timing make this show the pick of the year!

April Macie - Mar 19, 20

Do you remember the girl in your highschool who had a horrible rumor spread about her? It might have involved a football team, a dog and some peanut butter or processed meat. Well, that girl in Easton, Pennsylvania was April Macie. So, where did she turn for comfort? Not to her family... cause' they're all crazy. Crazy or drunk... oh yeah, or slightly retarded. So, where do you go when you're an outcast in school and your family tree is rotten? While some might sit rocking in the fetal position... slowly humming Copa CopaCabbana, others might turn to the lord and April turned to promiscuity. Promiscuity and then comedy. With her irreverent brand of overtly sexual humor she attempts to break down double-standards and lend her voice to sexually dissatisfied women everywhere. April would like to add that she doesn't really know what irreverent means, but she's heard a lot of other comics use it and thought it sounded kinda' cool. "Her comedy is searingly honest," said this guy she knows from working at Hooter's who came to see her show one time. Although she has only been doing comedy for a short period of time, she has been using comedy as a defense her entire life. She loves to perform and her favorite role to play is victim. For April, comedy isn't a career, comedy isn't even a choice. Comedy is a calling!! She totally stole that quote from Bernie Mac... but it's soooo great and she truly believes it is her calling. April also loves to talk about herself in the third person and thinks "bios" are retarded.

Doug Benson - Mar 25, 26, 27

Doug has a long list of credits to his name. He has his own documentary called Super High Me based on a joke from his stand-up act that’s available on DVD. He’s also been on NBC's Last Comic Standing and finished top six in the 2007 season. Doug is also a series regular on VH1's Best Week Ever. He makes recurring appearances on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live and his second Comedy Central Presents half-hour special premiered in January 2009. Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of America’s best.

J.R. Brow - Apr 2, 3

This Comedy Central and Evening at the Improv veteran is sure to please. J.R. brings to the stage his guitar, dead on parodies, and observations of our crazy world that usually command standing ovations for one of Hyena's favorite headliners. Don't miss this one!! Check out J.R.'s new CD, Coming to America.

Matt Golightly - Apr 9, 10

Since graduating from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2002 with a degree in Communications, Matt Golightly resisted the urge to take a 9-5 job and turned his, at one-time hobby, and true love—stand-up comedy—into a career. His takes on dating, the club scene, politics, and popular culture strike a comedic nerve with audiences of all ages. No angst, no angry rants, just good clean fun from this self-proclaimed “square”. His personable and likeable stage presence has taken him to clubs and college campuses all over Texas and the southwest United States. Matt has been seen on Fox TV, The Bob & Tom Show, LAT TV, Late Shift with Kevin Ferguson, and recently participated in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition. He can also be heard providing color-commentary during high-school football season along the Texas Sports Radio Network and frequently writes for the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs website.

To Be Announced - Apr 16, 17

Dustin Diamond - Apr 22, 23, 24

Dustin Neil Diamond was named after singer Neil Diamond who he is related to on his father's side (he is not, however, related to Mike D of the Beastie Boys). He was born in San Jose, California, but he graduated from Zion High School in Anaheim. Diamond has kept busy after the popular teenager sitcom, Saved By The Bell, was cancelled. He has been featured on many shows, and he also participated in a celebrity boxing contest that was televised, as well as in professional wrestling matches, and on The Weakest Link. Diamond is currently a stand-up comedian and bass player in the band "Salty the Pocketknife". He has plans to write a book about his experiences growing up a child actor.

Claude Stuart - Apr 30, May 1

After winning "The Funniest Person in SMU Contest" in 1995, Claude fell in love with and began pursuing stand-up comedy. (SMU technically stands for Southern Methodist University; however, Claude is convinced it is an acronym for Sex, Money and Underwear.) He has been professionally rocking comedy clubs, colleges, casinos and private parties throughout the world for the last nine years. Whether Claude is performing in a sold-out theater to thousands of fans or in a rowdy bar to strangers who look like co-stars from Roadhouse, he always gives 100% and is able to connect with just about anybody. Claude has done numerous USO tours; and he has been seen in many national commercials, including Doritos, Honda, Heneiken, Jeep Cherokee, Grapenuts and Midol. (Seriously.) Claude worked for HBO's Dennis Miller Live! for three seasons; he has appeared on television shows such as Fox's Beverly Hills 90210, Fox Sports Net's The Best Damn Sports Show, Period!, Spike TV's Oblivious! and NBC's Last Comic Standing. He has appeared in films such as Starship Troopers, Man on the Moon, and he is in the upcoming feature film, Welcome to Hollywood!, produced by Don Faison of NBC's Scrubs. Claude is a human cartoon onstage. His hilarious physicality, his shameless stories of his consistantly bad luck, his unpredictable audience improv, and his nonstop energy make Claude Stuart stand out as a unique, top-notch "must-see" comedian.

Dennis Blair - May 7, 8

Dennis Blair is one of the most talented and versatile comedians in show business. His act combines music, stand-up and topical observation, and can be tailored to the tastes of any audience he works with. As a result, he is equally at home in comedy clubs, corporate venues, cruise ships and concert halls, having performed on nearly every concert stage in the United States. He has appeared on the Tonight Show and HBO, has co-hosted a radio show with Elayne Boosler, and has entertained everywhere from Carnegie Hall in New York to the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles to the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.

Over his career he has appeared regularly in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe, Reno and Laughlin with such major celebrities as Rodney Dangerfield, Joan Rivers, Jackie Mason, the Beach Boys, Gloria Estefan, Tom Jones and George Carlin (with whom he toured for over eighteen years in the U.S. and Canada).

He has received accolades from many sources. Rodney Dangerfield said, "He has the fastest comedy mind of anyone I ever met." George Carlin said, "He's the only person who can make me belly-laugh." And Elayne Boosler said, "He's the funniest man in the world." Dennis also has headlined in comedy clubs across the country and has recorded two comedy CDs - Live Performance Anxiety and Words, Music and Drunks.

Chas Elstner - May 14, 15

Chas Elstner has been a stand-up comic for over 24 years and has written, performed and produced two comedy albums “Is This Stuff Too Real For You?” and “A Man’s Home Is Her Castle.” Chas’ extensive comedic background includes performing as a featured clown in the Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus, studying at the renowned Second City in Chicago and being nominated as one of the college “Entertainers of the Year” after performing at over 200 colleges nationwide. He has also performed as an actor in off-broadway productions.

Some of Chas’ most outstanding accomplishments have been his numerous television appearances which include MTV’s half-hour Comedy Hour, VH-1’s Standup Spotlight, Entertainment Tonight, Showtime Comedy Club Allstars IV, Fox Television, national television debut on ABC, four appearances on Evening at the Improv, and The Best of Evening at the Improv, Volume 3 on DVD.

Elstner has performed as the opening act for many recording artists. He was the opening act for Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine for two years, wherein he performed in 15,000 seat arenas. He also performed as the opening act for the Pointer Sisters on a mid-west tour and at a special performance at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas. Other performances include, Mr. Peabo Bryson, The Marshal Tucker Band, Phoebe Snowe, Sha Na Na, Brenda Lee and various others.

With all of his live performance talents, Elstner has developed a humor to captivate audiences of all ages. He is a master of mouth sound effects and has an array of character voices which add to his energetic approach to comedy that leaves you with a lasting and entertaining impression.

Jimmy Walker - May 21, 22

Spotted by Norman Lear's casting director, Jimmie Walker accepted a part in a new comedy series, "Good Times". "Dyn-o-mite!" was the phrase and it was made famous nationwide. Time Magazine named him Comedian of the Decade. Walker is still very popular today, performing at clubs, theaters, and corporate events nationwide.

Erotic Hypnotic - May 27, 28, 29

There's a reason they call him "The Erotic Hypnotic"... At the sexually frustrated age of 29, this nationally touring entertainer combines his unique blend of perversion and hypnosis to produce one of the hottest and most risque comedy/hypnosis shows in the world. Think you or your friends would make a great porn star? Why stop there, you or your friends can also experience the exciting life of horny dogs, exotic dancers, and gay billy goats! During this show the "Erotic Hypnotic" will bring his hypnotized volunteers through the wildest and most twisted sides of their minds. This show is R-rated and is one you don`t want to miss... unless your prude.

Cesar Cervantes - Jun 4, 5

Cesar is originally from El Paso, TX and is obsessed with stand-up and film. He's a consumer, hypocrite, and part-time Narcissist. He wants to save the world and take all the credit. He's Catholic most Sundays, a vegetarian except when no one's looking, love's a good feminist as long as she's thin, is a member of the Green Party but loves his car and can't remember the last time he recycled. He pretentiously refers to himself as American-Mexican, refuses to purchase Starbucks coffee... unless he happens to receive a gift card, will not wear name-brand clothing... unless it's vintage of course, and is in a loving committed relationship... but will entertain other offers. He's been on TBS, performed at the Boston Comedy Festival, and was named "one of the city's freshest funny men" by Where magazine.

Ricky Gutierrez - Jun 11, 12

Latino comedian Rick Gutierrez has been cracking up audiences across the country with his throwback takes on traditional family values and outlooks on marriage for years, but it’s about time some higher ups in Hollywood finally got wind of his comedic talents. Gutierrez is slated to star in an HBO comedy series based on his life and the experiences he talks about in his stand-up act (so make sure to catch him live if you want a head start on the series). Rick’s other television credits include NBC's Friday Night Videos, BET Comic View and Showtime's Latino Laugh Festival. Gutierrez has inked a deal with HBO Independent Productions to develop and star in a comedy series project for the company. Based on his stand-up routine, the show, now in early stages of development, is described as a comedic look at Gutierrez's old-school views on marriage and family.

Ben Creed - Jun 18, 19

A bona fide club favorite at Hyena's. If you haven't already seen Ben then you need to know he's a chain smoking, goatee wearing, guy from New York City and he's pissed off! Not to worry though, Ben's angst is your chance at hilarity! His razor edged tongue got him invited to appear in Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen along with Jim Carey and Tim Allen. Take a look at life through Ben's eyes: A night in an urban emergency ward, broken romances, nicotine addiction and fear of flying. He makes the world we live in funnier!

Ron Shock - Jun 25, 26

Short Bio (in Sequence):

Studied for the Priesthood
Been on a Chain Gang in Louisiana
Unsuccessful Jewel Thief (which led to...)
Invited guest at a Maximum Security Penitentiary
VP of a Fortune 500 Company
Inventor with 3 patents in Electronics
At age 40, while at the top of his profession, quitting the corporate world to become a stand-up comic

Ron Shock's numerous TV appearances include:

• "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson
• "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno
• The Joan Rivers Show"
• His own Showtime special "Bad Gig Blues"
• "Into the Night" with Rick Dees
• A&E's "An Evening at the Improv"
• Fox's "Comic Strip Live"
• Showtime's "All Stars"
• "Caroline's Comedy Hour"