Comedian Josh Blue to Perform at 2008 CHL All-Star Game Banquet
October 5, 2007 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Rocky Mountain Rage News Release
Broomfield, Colo. - Broomfield Sports and Entertainment today announced that Comedian Josh Blue will headline the 2008 Central Hockey League All-Star Game Banquet set for Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at the Broomfield Event Center. The All-Star Game will follow on January 16th at 7:05 p.m hosted by the Rocky Mountain Rage. Blue is the 2006 winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing.
"I tried to play Hockey ...I could skate circles around everyone else, but that was it ...I could only skate in circles. I'm really excited about performing at this event," said Josh Blue.
The All-Star Game Banquet will begin at 5 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Highlights of the evening will also include a Key Note Speaker (To Be Announced) and a presentation of the players selected for the 2008 CHL All-Star Game, followed by a stand-up routine by Josh Blue.
"We are extremely pleased that Josh Blue has agreed to perform at the All-Star Banquet," said Rick Nichols, Executive VP / COO of Broomfield Sports and Entertainment. "His presence, as a Denver resident, his background in athletics and his accomplishments as a talented professional will ring true with the All-Star players coaches and staffs. His humor has resonated with the American public when he won the Last Comic Standing in 2006. We believe CHL fans attending the banquet will really enjoy his humorous look at life."
Information will be announced soon on how individual tickets can be purchased by the general public for the 2008 CHL All-Star Game Banquet and the All-Star Game. Check www.RockyMountainRage.com for upcoming details or call (303) 439-RAGE.
Following his win on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Josh Blue has rapidly ascended to elite status as one of America's top comedians. Possessing what a fellow competitor described as "an unreasonable amount of likeability" coupled with impeccable comedic timing, Josh has developed a massive fan base that allows him to perform to sold-out crowds and standing ovations at some of the country's most prestigious venues.
Prior to his Last Comic win, Josh appeared as a guest star on Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia and was featured on Fox, CBS, ABC, and MSNBC. He has since become the first comedian to perform stand-up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, was named Best Winning Reality Show Guest for his appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly, and made a standout appearance on Comics Unleashed. He also started his own production company, How about Now Video Productions, which produced and distributed his debut DVD, 7 More Days in the Tank as well as his half-hour comedy special for the Bravo Network. He became the first comic to debut his stand-up special on the big screen when 7 More Days was shown in theatres across the country prior to release. Josh is also a repeat guest on such nationally syndicated radio shows as NPR's Talk of the Nation and The Mancow Show, further evidence of his diverse and universal appeal.
Despite his hectic touring schedule, Josh maintains an active role on the US Paralympic Soccer Team and he competed in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens. On the team's limited practice time compared to other countries who live and train together year around, Josh says, "I'm starting to realize that no matter how many times we watch that movie 'Miracle', it's just not gonna happen!".
Josh Blue is one of the most unique and dynamic comedians of this generation. He possesses the rare ability to motivate, inspire, and entertain, while never losing sight of the primary objective of making people laugh. "Not only is Josh Blue America's funniest comedian, he's breaking down barriers for people with disabilities," said Stephen Bennett, President and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy, "... he has shown millions of Americans that people with disabilities can live without limits."
For more information on the upcoming 2008 CHL All-Star Game, please visit www.RockyMountainRage.com. For more information on Josh Blue and touring dates visit www.JoshBlue.com or www.comedyworks.com.
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