College Times

Issue date: 5/15/08 Section: Calendar

Media Credit: Courtesy Tempe Improv

Bob Marley. The name may conjure up some confusion, but we're not talking about the pot-smoking, reggae-singing superstar of the '60s and '70s, this is Bob Marley comedian extraordinaire. Just like the musician, he'll leave you with a smile on your face.

Marley began his comedic career on the East Coast where he graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington. It was during these early days that Marley began gathering observations about life, which he then turned into a non-stop laugh fest, fueling the fire for his successful stand-up career.

Often delivered with an over-the-top New England accent, Marley's material deals with the basics of life from the thrill of ordering late night pizza to his comical personal account of cliff diving. Oftentimes, the set of his show is covered in Maine signs and paraphernalia from his beloved native state. With his sense of humor he has been able to attract crowds of any age, gender and race.

Marley first broke into the television scene by appearing on Comedy Central and has continued by making a complete round through late-night television shows including appearances on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Late Night with Conan O'Brian" and the "Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn." Marley also broke into big screen acting with his appearance on the hot movie "Boondock Saints."

Currently he is touring the country with his stand-up routine, which will be making a stop by the world-famous Tempe Improv this week. Buy a ticket and head out for a night of fun while Marley shows you that life, while stressful at times, shouldn't be taken quite so seriously.



Bob Marley, Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Drive, Tempe, 480.921.9877, Thursday, May 15, 8 p.m.; Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Sunday, May 18, 8 p.m.; $15-$17

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