Collegiate soccer player-turned-comedian Grant Lyon performs at The Millroom on Saturday, June 20, at 8 p.m.. His show is also a benefit for the American Cancer Society.
Press release from Funny Business at The Millroom:
Funny Business at the Millroom is excited to announce that Saturday, June 20th’s show with comedian Grant Lyon will promote awareness and donations towards the American Cancer Society.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Patrons will have the option to add a suggested $5 donation to the purchase price of their ticket. They will also be able to donate before or after the show.
Starting his career in the vibrant San Francisco comedy scene, San Francisco Weekly described Grant as “a hilariously sharp observer, not one of those tired white-guy bellyachers.”
A former collegiate soccer player, Grant decided to pursue a career on stage instead of on the field. In 2014, he won the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival beating out comedians from all over the country, and was chosen as a New Face in comedy at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. As well as performing in a number of other prestigious comedy festivals including The Great American Comedy Festival, Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival, and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Grant performed on the TV show Comics Unleashed.
He has appeared on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show and is heard regularly on Sirius/XM satellite radio. As well as being a contributing writer for the Huffington Post, the short film he wrote and starred in, Interview Date, was eligible for a short film Academy Award in 2013. Funny or Die, MSN, Huffington Post, and others are among the sites that have featured Grant’s sketch videos on their home pages. You might also recognize Grant from a number of national commercials including AT&T, Johnsonville Sausage, CiCi’s Pizza, and more.
GRANT LYON at THE MILLROOM
Saturday, June 20th @ 8:00pm
Tickets $12 advance / $14 at the door – Doors open at 6:30pm
Suggested donation of $5 to American Cancer Society
Buying tickets in advance is highly-recommended. Free parking is available across the street from The Millroom at 66 Asheland Avenue after 6pm. Food and beer will be available. http://www.AshevilleMillroom.com
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