Welcome to The Stage

Emcee Gabey Lucas

Gabey Lucas is a writer and comedian who's been called "witty yet strangely informative." Formerly the humor columnist for The Ubyssey in Vancouver and now a semi-retired SB Nation writer after eight years at UW Dawg Pound, she's performed from New Zealand to New Orleans to North Macedonia including at Hell Yes Fest, Rip City Comedy Festival and the Ohrid Summer Comedy Marathon. Most notably, her Edinburgh Fringe stand-up show, "A Berkshire Boar Walks Into a Bar (and Gets Shot in the Face)," was described as "a delightfully odd slice of dumb history with equally absurd gags" by Wee Review Scotland with "definite wallop and charm" (British Comedy Guide) and "jokes...that I'll be playing back in my head for ages" (Patrick O'Connell, Never As Funny & Mad Dogs of Cambria).

Richie Aflleje

Born and raised adjacent to the luscious forests of Washington State, Richie Aflleje is a brown, bearded and huggable young comedian. His beard and his hugs are only exceeded by his humor, and after losing 70 pounds, he has a lot to get off his chest! But what Richie has lost in pounds; he has gained in charm. Telling firsthand accounts up and down the west coast, Richie has a unique ability to make light of precarious situations.

Tobe Hixx

Born in Miami, Florida, Tobe Hixx was taken to Omaha, Nebraska, at six months old to be raised by his grandparents. It was there that he was exposed to his first sampling of comedic genius, Richard Pryor. As a child, he would sneak off with his friend to listen to the forbidden Pryor albums that he found absolutely hilarious.

As a skinny kid, Hixx was often teased and ridiculed by his peers. He would later turn to a life of crime that included gangs and selling crack. Says Hixx, “People don’t realize when you sell drugs, you’re just as addicted as the person using the drugs. [I was] addicted to the money and the lifestyle.” After stints in both state and federal prison, Hixx credits his first love, comedy, with saving his life. It was the hard times he overcame that helped him develop the thick skin he would need to survive as a comedian.

Hixx started his comedy career in San Diego, California, where he was voted San Diego’s Funniest Man. Since then, Hixx has traversed the globe making audiences roar with laughter in over 15 countries, including Iraq and Afghanistan where he received the highest medal of recognition for entertaining American soldiers. His humble beginning remains a pertinent part of his story and a reminder to continue propelling forward. “Every time things get tough or shows get cancelled, it makes you think of the past.”

Hixx, who has a special penchant for being around for funny moments, gets most of his material form real-life situations. He is most inspired by his grandparents, but acknowledges that his style is salted with influences of comedic heavyweights Pryor, George Carlin, Redd Foxx and Louis CK. He perfectly combines the honesty of Pryor’s personal tragedies, Carlin’s disposition for observation and knowledge, Foxx’s sharp attitude and CK’s tenacity to take audiences on side-splitting journeys.

The LA Times writes: "Tobe Hixx is a true comedian. Tobe works the crowd until everyone is laughing, and he gets even funnier! Great show! Tremendous artist worth every penny of admission." He has been seen on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” Fox's “Laughs,” Laff Mobb's "We Got Next," “Comics Unleashed,” “Who Wants to Date a Comedian,” “The Doctors-Man Cave Segments," BET's “Comic View,” “Operation Repo” and “1,000 Ways to Die,” in addition to numerous stand-up TV performances. Hixx is currently working on several writing projects and is set to release a new comedy CD this year.

Petty Thief is a no-frills rock band from Seattle who meticulously encompass the Tom Petty sound and musically establishes an emotional connection with the crowd. The members of Petty Thief all come from a background of recording and touring with various successful cover, tribute and original bands and perform the music of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers with the same passion and dedication. They pay tireless attention to detail to each song they play, which appeals to both casual and die-hard Tom Petty fans alike.

The SH80s are Seattle’s hottest ‘80s experience! Flashback to your favorite decade with all your guilty pleasures. Everything from new wave, hair metal, synth-pop to hip-hop, the SH80s provide the jams that keep you on the dance floor. If you’re a fan of having fun, this is the band for you.

The members of Midlife Crisis strive to provide the highest level of professional entertainment around. For over 30 years, Midlife Crisis has been performing unique, popular and recognizable dance music to thousands of listeners and dancers having a great time. Since 1988, Midlife Crisis has played in hundreds of venues from Ontario, Canada, to the San Juan Islands. They continue to have an active booking schedule and play mostly in venues throughout the Pacific Northwest. Delivering a diverse mix of popular favorite tunes and a few originals that they have created over the years, they always load up the dance floor and keep the audience tapping their feet.

Quil Ceda Creek Casino is honoring all seniors each Tuesday with entertainment from 1PM until 4PM. Seniors over the age of 50 will have their choice between $2 off any food item from The Kitchen, $5 Free Play, 10 bonus entries or a gift. Must be a ONE club member to participate. Food voucher excludes alcoholic beverages. Guests earning 100 promo slot points will receive $10 Free Play instead of $5. Guests earning 200 promo slot points must visit a promotional kiosk to claim their gift. Limited to one per week, per guest.

Emcee Blake Kiltoff

Blake Kiltoff has been a professional entertainer since 2008 and a comedian his entire life. Born in the Seattle area, Blake started performing at Giggles Comedy Club in 2008 and has worked at nearly every comedy club and room in the PNW. Blake runs shows near his hometown of Snohomish and appears regularly at Washington's biggest comedy venues. Blake loves cracking up diverse audiences everywhere with his unique perspectives, rapid-fire punchlines and clever (sometimes twisted) humor. When he's not working on comedy, Blake enjoys spending time in Louisiana with his children.

Zack Lyman

Zack Lyman is a national touring comedian and writer based in New York City. He has performed in black box theaters and comedy clubs across the country, showcasing his high-energy comedy. Zack is best known for his work on "The Big Laugh" TV Show (Amazon Prime) and "Zen Comedy" hour special (Amazon Prime). He has also performed at Best of Fest (Loveland Comedy Festival) and has been named a "Comic to Watch." You can catch him performing across the country on his upcoming tour.

Carl Lee

Carl Lee has toured all over the United States with great comics such as Ron White, Mo'Nique, Bill Bellamy and John Pinette. Carl has performed at the North Carolina Comedy Festival and Redwood Comedy Festival and was featured on "The Bob and Tom Show" and NBC's "Last Comic Festival."