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Lass Your Aff Off! | VOCO Hotel Laguna Hills | Jan 15

Eric Bergstrom Editor

On Thursday January 15th, the Voco Hotel welcomes the very funny Ron Ruhman, and you’re not going to want to miss the fun.

Ron has been called a “High Energy Seinfeld”. He brings a very energetic style to the stage as he shares his interesting slant on day-to-day life in an act that is clean, smart, and very entertaining.

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Ron headlines clubs, colleges, corporate and church events, throughout the United States and Canada. He has opened for many talented performers including Leon Redbone, Judy Tenuta, Shawn Wayans, Jimmy Brogan, Don Friesen, and James P Connolly, done audience warm-up on several productions including Castle Rock Pictures “Forget Paris” starring Billy Crystal, and appeared on numerous television shows including “America’s Funniest People”, Comedytime TV, KTLA’s Find Me a Comic, and COZI TV. Ron also just finished recording his first DryBar Comedy special.

Also gracing our stage in January for the first time will be funny man Jim Barnes!

Jim is a middle-aged divorced father of two young adults, born and raised in Southern California. He’s convinced that his best days are still ahead, but his family and friends aren’t so sure. Jim’s standup explores his knack for misunderstanding and misapplying the lessons he’s learning in this new stage of life as an empty nester. He has a perspective that you won’t see coming and won’t soon forget.

Rounding out the evening of laughter, and also making his first appearance at Voco, is the hilarious Geoff Grooms.

Geoff is a Navy veteran often incorporates his experiences growing up as a military “brat” and his transition from the Navy to civilian life into his comedy. He is a paid regular at Mic Drop Comedy in San Diego and performs across the West Coast at venues like the Laugh Factory and at “Don’t Tell Comedy” shows.

The evening will be hosted by one of our favorites, Paula Faust.

Paula has been performing standup for over 15 years and has performed at many iconic comedy clubs including The Improvs, Ventura Harbor Comedy Club, Flapper’s Comedy Club, The Ice House, and The Comedy Store. Paula has appeared with the Funniest Housewives of Orange County and California Funniest Females and has appeared on numerous radio shows and podcasts over the years.