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  • Koot's 2435 Spenard Road Anchorage, AK, 99503 United States (map)

Some of the funniest touring comedians from the lesser 48 states take the Koot’s Main stage.

Featuring: Doug Bass, Tyler Groce, Adam Newman, Jared Hazen and Rudy Ascott

Doug Bass, originally from New Jersey is an actor, comedian, and podcaster. He performs in LA at all the major clubs. You can sometimes catch him in commercials and also on the HBO show “THE COMEBACK” starring Lisa Kudrow. He also has performed sketch/Improv with the legendary Groundlings. Catch his podcast “I’m A Basshole" or catch him live at a show!... Follow him on social media @DougBassComedy.

Tyler Groce is a stand up comedian, improviser, and actor. He uses his wit, charm, and absurdity to speak on race, politics, relationships in a smart, silly performance. Winner of the 2022 Funniest Person in Austin Contest at Cap City Comedy Club, Tyler performs at clubs and in festivals around the country including JFL, Moontower, Asheville Comedy Festival, etc. He has been featured by Comedy Central on a Featuring Stand Up set. Tyler has toured around Europe opening for comics such as Netflix’s Jen Kirkman. He spent a year-long residency at Boom Chicago Comedy Theatre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands where people like Jordan Peele and Seth Meyers started their careers.

Adam Newman is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian who recently shit his pants riding a horse. He'll tell you all about it, or maybe he'll whip out a guitar and sing about it instead. Adam has performed stand-up on The Late Show with David Letterman and the Late Late Show with James Corden, has his own Comedy Central Half Hour Special, an hour special on Amazon Prime called "Fuzzies," and a second hour special, "Jew Versus the Volcano," to be released later this year. He has two cats, one dog, and drives a Honda Civic.

Jared Hazen cut his teeth in the mean streets of Anchorage, Alaska. As a comedian, with over 36 months of experience, he thinks he has seen it all. He recently gave up a career in medical sales to pursue his passion of letting his family down. Jared is known for his unique perspective on life and awkward deadpan delivery. Jared’s most notable accomplishments include Winner of Blue Ridge Comedy Knockout, performing in the Lookout Comedy Festival, Alaska B4UDie Comedy Festival, and opening for the great Sam Tallent.

Rudy Ascott is an Alaska born writer and stand up comedian. He has performed all over the country and won the Black Sheep Comedy Competition in 2016. He has also featured for a variety of nationally touring comedians, including Derek Sheen, Joe Kilgallon, Kristen Toomey, Mike Merryfield, and Barry Rothbart.

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Thursday April 4th * 9pm * Koot’s Main Room*
21+ * General Seating Available

Doors 8:30pm ~ 9pm show ~ Tickets $15
Featuring: Doug Bass, Tyler Groce, Adam Newman, Jared Hazen and Rudy Ascott
Hosted by: Matthew Burgoon