Mike Haun wins 2011 Rocky Top Comedy Contest!
Atlanta comedian Mike Haun came out on top with a hat trick of #1's garning the top vote totals from the panel of judges, the comedians AND the audience at last night's 2011 Rocky Top Comedy Contest Finale at The Square Room in Downtown Knoxville. Monty Mitchell was the first runner-up and Riley Fox was right behind him in the vote totals closing out the top three for the night. The show had an amazing line-up of comedic talent and the crowd was super receptive to what everyone had to offer.
Video is being worked on now, but on behalf of the staff here at KnoxComedy.com we thank all that helped make this show an amazing success!
Video is being worked on now, but on behalf of the staff here at KnoxComedy.com we thank all that helped make this show an amazing success!
Rocky Top Comedy Contest Finals are TONIGHT! Friday October 14th!
The Rocky Top Comedy Contest is here! THIS FRIDAY at The Square Room in Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, 10 comedians will battle it out for the title of Rocky Top Comedy Contest Champion. If you click on the image to the left you can RSVP to the event on facebook and help spread the word by intiviting your friends and posting it on your wall!
The great thing about this event invite is it is FULL of exclusive content such as video of each performer and pics of the performers as well. Take a moment to check out the invite and share it with your friends!
The great thing about this event invite is it is FULL of exclusive content such as video of each performer and pics of the performers as well. Take a moment to check out the invite and share it with your friends!
Congratulations to Lauren Vino, Waylon Whiskey and Andy Pyburn!!!
Congratulations to Waylon Whiskey, Lauren Vino and Andy Pyburn for advancing to the Finals of the Rocky Top Comedy Contest on Friday October 14th at the Square Room!
Video coming soon!
Video coming soon!
Congratulations to Jeff Blank, Grady Ray and Jerry Harvey!!!
Congratulations to Jeff Blank, Grady Ray and Jerry Harvey for advancing to the finals of the Rocky Top Comedy Contest on Friday October 14th at The Square Room.
A great night of comedy was had with a great crowd despite competing events that got much more local media attention. Great job to all the comics that performed!
A great night of comedy was had with a great crowd despite competing events that got much more local media attention. Great job to all the comics that performed!
Congratulations to Jessica Carter, Jamie Ward and John Upton!
Congratulations to Jessica Carter out of Nashville, Jamie Ward out of Atlanta and John Upton from Tazewell, Tennessee for advancing to the finals of the Rocky Top Comedy Contest last night at the 2nd Round of the our Prelims at Preservation Pub. They will perform at the finals on Saturday October 14th at The Square Room.
Congratulations to Mike Haun, Monty Mitchell and Riley Fox!
Congrats to Mike Haun, Monty Mitchell and Riley Fox for advancing from last nights preliminary round of The Rocky Top Comedy Contest. They move on to the finals held October 14th at The Square Room. Big thanks to the crowd that showed up and the venue for treating the comics so well. Preservation Pub is very good for comedy in Knoxville, Tennessee!
Rocky Top Contest Starts Friday August 26th!
This Friday at the 2nd Floor Speakeasy inside Preservation Pub will begin the 2nd Annual Rocky Top Comedy Contest. In case you are just coming to the site for the 1st time, The Rocky Top Comedy Contest is a stand-up comedy contest with competitors from all over the country. Each night comics will perform 5-6 minutes of material and then the crowd will vote along with the comedians (comics vote on each other as well) to determine which 3 comedians move on to the Finals on Saturday October 14th at The Square Room just down the way from Preservation Pub in the Market Square district of Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.
Get your tickets by clicking the Tickets Link above!
Get your tickets by clicking the Tickets Link above!
Tickets are on sale now for all rounds of the Rocky Top Comedy Contest!
Tickets are now on sale for each round of the Rocky Top Comedy Contest. It is highly advised to get your tickets to the preliminary rounds in advance as the contest is very likely to sell out each round. The first round Starts Friday August 26th at the Speakeasy at Preservation Pub.
This is the 2nd year for the Rocky Top Comedy Contest. Last year attendance averaged 80 folks per show, however, our venue for the preliminary rounds only holds 70 people max. It's going to be a packed out wild time you don't want to miss. Click the tickets link above in the navigation menu to buy your tickets today.
Get your tickets now>>
Also, please don't forget to use the social media share link above this post to get the word out!
This is the 2nd year for the Rocky Top Comedy Contest. Last year attendance averaged 80 folks per show, however, our venue for the preliminary rounds only holds 70 people max. It's going to be a packed out wild time you don't want to miss. Click the tickets link above in the navigation menu to buy your tickets today.
Get your tickets now>>
Also, please don't forget to use the social media share link above this post to get the word out!
Rocky Top Comedy Contest Finals Date and Venue Announced!!
We are excited to announce that the Rocky Top Comedy Contest Finals will be held at The Square Room in Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday October 14th, 2011 at 8pm. This state of the art venue will allow us to take the contest to a new level not only for the performers, but also for the fans! This venue seats 280 people comfortably and is within walking distance of great restaurants and also has secure, lighted free parking in the nearby downtown parking garages.
We are announcing this far enough in advance that we can start to get the word out about this huge show to fill the room for those that advance to the finals of the contest. Click the button below to enter the contest today, you ONLY have to advance from the first round to get to perform a the FINALS!!
We are announcing this far enough in advance that we can start to get the word out about this huge show to fill the room for those that advance to the finals of the contest. Click the button below to enter the contest today, you ONLY have to advance from the first round to get to perform a the FINALS!!
Rocky Top Comedy Contest 2011
Enter to Compete at the 2011 Rocky Top Comedy Contest
Knoxville, TN
Entries will start being taken on Monday morning July 4th, 2011 at 9am for this year's Rocky Top Comedy Contest. Last year we filled all of the slots within two weeks. This year, we expect they will go much quicker. We just take, the First 48! No, not the sweet show about homicide, but the first 48 comedians that enter will be guaranteed spots in our competition. We will then allow 8 alternates to enter the contest. Each contest we do ALL alternates end up performing due to others cancelling before their contest preliminary round.
The Preliminary rounds will all be held at The Speakeasy Upstairs at Preservation Pub in Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.
The dates of the four preliminary rounds are as follows:
Friday August 26th 8pm
Friday September 2nd 8pm
Friday September 9th 8pm
Friday September 16th 8pm
We are currently working on the date and location for the finals, but this year it is going to be HUGE!!!!
Knoxville, TN
Entries will start being taken on Monday morning July 4th, 2011 at 9am for this year's Rocky Top Comedy Contest. Last year we filled all of the slots within two weeks. This year, we expect they will go much quicker. We just take, the First 48! No, not the sweet show about homicide, but the first 48 comedians that enter will be guaranteed spots in our competition. We will then allow 8 alternates to enter the contest. Each contest we do ALL alternates end up performing due to others cancelling before their contest preliminary round.
The Preliminary rounds will all be held at The Speakeasy Upstairs at Preservation Pub in Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.
The dates of the four preliminary rounds are as follows:
Friday August 26th 8pm
Friday September 2nd 8pm
Friday September 9th 8pm
Friday September 16th 8pm
We are currently working on the date and location for the finals, but this year it is going to be HUGE!!!!
Rocky Top Comedy Contest Winner!

Contest Winner Jacob Wilson
The 2010 Rocky Top Comedy Contest Champion is....
Congratulations to Knoxville's Jacob Wilson for brining home the title of Rocky Top Comedy Contest Champion. Jacob received 203 total points from votes cast by the audience, comedians and panel of judges. He took home the $500 cash prize! Video will be posted soon from the event along with pictures.
Congratulations to Knoxville's Jacob Wilson for brining home the title of Rocky Top Comedy Contest Champion. Jacob received 203 total points from votes cast by the audience, comedians and panel of judges. He took home the $500 cash prize! Video will be posted soon from the event along with pictures.



