Jay Donaldson

TOMORROW NIGHT! One Night Only in Golden, CO! JOKE BOX presents AJ FINNEY vs THE WORLD! ...and Christian D'Angelo, Bailey Tyler, and Sean Beagan. With Host Jay Donaldson and Quizmaster Merci. /gnarlys/upcomingevents?PageId=199170

Comedy Works, Tuesday May 19th at 7:30 PM. New Talent Night. Hit me up for FREE tickets.

Every Moment Is Now by @jaydcomedy In the space between moments, I find myself lost, tossed, water capsizing my overloaded boat full of emotions. A clod on a teeter-totter, balancing. regret. and. anticipation. I find my center —only for a moment— Is this the same light that calls the moth? That --THUNK-- bright light. That bright fucking light. A circus clown with drawn on smile, balloon on string, returning to his tightrope act, in shoes too big for anything. They say don’t look down. Stare at the horizon. Picture the audience naked, and other useless things. But every circle has a center. Every rocket has its thrust. The balloon pops. The room laughs. I find myself… Every moment is now. ---------------- Come join me for a moment on May 27th at 7:30 PM at Comedy Works Downtown. Message me for tickets. You will get up to 20, if you have friends, and I have up to 20 tickets left to give.

THIS SATURDAY! JOKE BOX presents AJ FINNEY vs THE WORLD! ...and Christian D'Angelo, Bailey Tyler, and Sean Beagan. About the Headliner: AJ Finney Since 2011, AJ has amassed a decorated career as a nationally-recognized comedian: — Number One Comedy Album on iTunes, "Too Fast For Rain" — One of the 100 performers chosen for Season 8 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing — Semifinalist in the Comedy Central talent search Up Next — Finalist in HBO’s Lucky 21 comedy competition — Finalist in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition — Voted “Best in Fest” at the Detroit LaughFest – Crowned “Best of the Midwest” winner at Gilda’s LaughFest in Grand Rapids, MI — Featured on the FOX television show Laughs About the Featured comics: Christian D'Angelo Christian has an incredible sense of humor and proved it when he beat almost 300 comics to place 2nd in Comedy Works New Faces Contest 2025. Bailey Tyler and Sean Beagan In addition to being stand-alone excellent comics, Bailey and Sean co-host a great comedy show at The Denver Comedy Underground that explores the highs, lows, and everything-in-between of love, dating, and relationships. With Host Jay Donaldson and Quizmaster Merci. Joke Box is a comedy show that has 4 comedians competing for the audience's love. Through jokes, stand up material, trivia, challenges, and more — these comedians will use humor and improvisational skills win your love (and vote). This isn’t your typical stand-up show… this is JOKE BOX — an interactive comedy experience where YOU are part of the action, you help determine the outcome. Scan the QR code, vote for who you think is doing the best, help crown the winner, and win prizes. May 16th at 8 PM Gnarly’s Theater – Golden, CO Don’t just watch comedy… PLAY IT.

FREE TICKETS! Lewis Black predicts that I’m going to "knock it out of the park” in the New Faces Contest 2026. This is based on a blend of 0% science and 100% bullish*t. Take that to Vegas and go all in! Contact me for FREE tickets! Comedy Works on May 27th at 7:30 PM — I've got 20 free tickets burning a hole in my pocket. The line up for the night is stacked with unbeatable comedic talent: Aaron Wentz Adam Pena Alex Linton Bailey Tyler Billy Anderson Cara Leoni Donna Shannon Israel "El Cinico" Jay Donaldson Jeremy Cash Josh Mazek Mimi Salonen Before I forget — message me for FREE tickets! I got 20 of ‘em to give away. TWENTY!

JOKE BOX presents AJ FINNEY vs THE WORLD! ...and Christian D'Angelo, Bailey Tyler, and Sean Beagan. With Host Jay Donaldson and Quizmaster Merci. Joke Box is a comedy show that has 4 comedians competing for the audience's love. Through jokes, stand up material, trivia, challenges, and more — these comedians will use humor and improvisational skills win your love (and vote). About the Headliner: AJ Finney Since 2011, AJ has amassed a decorated career as a nationally-recognized comedian: — Number One Comedy Album on iTunes, "Too Fast For Rain" — One of the 100 performers chosen for Season 8 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing — Semifinalist in the Comedy Central talent search Up Next — Finalist in HBO’s Lucky 21 comedy competition — Finalist in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition — Voted “Best in Fest” at the Detroit LaughFest – Crowned “Best of the Midwest” winner at Gilda’s LaughFest in Grand Rapids, MI — Featured on the FOX television show Laughs About the Featured comics: Christian D'Angelo Christian has an incredible sense of humor and proved it when he beat almost 300 comics to place 2nd in Comedy Works New Faces Contest 2025. Bailey Tyler and Sean Beagan In addition to being stand-alone excellent comics, Bailey and Sean co-host a great comedy show at The Denver Comedy Underground that explores the highs, lows, and everything-in-between of love, dating, and relationships. This isn’t your typical stand-up show… this is JOKE BOX — an interactive comedy experience where YOU are part of the action, you help determine the outcome. Scan the QR code, vote for who you think is doing the best, help crown the winner, and win prizes. May 16th at 8 PM Gnarly’s Theater – Golden, CO Don’t just watch comedy… PLAY IT.

Congratulations to winning comedian, Luke Gaston, in last night's Joke Box! Luke crushed the game and his stand up set! Definitely a crowd favorite. Mitch Jones was SOOO close it reminded him of his days as best of fest in NY. Mitch is a formidable Joke Box opponent and crushed his stand up set as well. Chet with the surprising -- had to go to the audience to the break the tie for winner -- moment. Clearly Chet was in a David vs Goliath and Goliath situation. Maybe next time, Chet! Congratulations to trophy-winner, Poop Sock, MD (1,590 points) for being audience big winner of the night! Shout outs to Snacky (2nd place 1,528 points), Mo Zip (3rd place 1,449 points). TIGHT RACE THERE! Also, thanks to the entire audience for coming out in force and playing -- especially -- Sticky, Pao, Gurgatron, J dawg, ButtholeLikcer67 (and thanks for explaining why 67), Boogers and everyone else! Thank you Dayton O'Donnell for your great work as Quizmaster. Thank you Andre for running tech!

I won this original artwork by @ratbastard6969420 for defeating my worthy foe, John Dicker, in a weenie roast battle of the ages at Western Sky Bar & Taproom.

FTR it was a hot dog eating contest. (To determine the winner of a roast battle and break the tie...) Would l wish that all conflicts, both foreign and domestic, be handled the same way.

Our Game Line Up for comedians and audience for this Saturday (May 2nd) at 9 PM at Rise Comedy: —Artificial Intelligence —Space Invaders —It's Sketchy —Split Take —Death Race 5000 Comedians competing this week are: —Luke Gaston —Mitch Jones —Chet Tilly Host: Jay Donaldson Quizmaster: Dayton O'Donnell Get your tickets for Joke Box at Rise Comedy Club! Save money and buy online for only $17!

THIS SATURDAY!!! JOKE BOX presents a 3-WAY THROWDOWN! Mitch Jones vs. Luke Gaston vs. Chet Tilly... With Host Jay Donaldson and Quizmaster Dayton O’Donnell. Joke Box is a comedy show that has 3 comedians competing for the audience's love. Through jokes, stand up material, trivia, challenges, and more — these comedians will use humor and improvisational skills win your love (and vote). About the Line-up: MITCH JONES Doing stand-up comedy since 2010, Mitch has headlined and performed at top venues and festivals like High Plains Comedy Festival, Comedy Works, Rise Comedy, Vail Comedy Show and more! Check out his Podcast “Broadcast Geeks!” LUKE GASTON Luke Gaston is using the hell out of his art degree. His boisterous, absurd, and goofy sense of humor has audiences laughing in bars, comedy clubs, and theaters throughout the US. Luke was a featured comedian for the Jokechella Comedy Festival and the High Plains Comedy Festival. CHET TILLY Chet Tilly is an up-and-coming local comedian that has killer sets and a killer attitude. Chet hosts at the Improv, Denver Comedy Lounge and runs multiple stand up shows around town. This isn’t your typical stand-up show… this is JOKE BOX — an interactive comedy experience where YOU are part of the action, you help determine the outcome. Scan the QR code, vote for who you think is doing the best, help crown the winner, and win prizes. May 2nd at 9:00 PM Rise Comedy — Denver, CO Don’t just watch comedy… PLAY IT. Get Tickets Now at RiseComedy.com!