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Brian T Shirley
- Charleston, SC
- Comedian
- Travels nationwide
- $375 and up
Overview
I've done Stand-Up & Improv for nearly 30, years touring the USA, Canada, The Bahamas & Japan. I've worked Comedy Clubs, Country Clubs, Resorts, Cruise Ships, Corporate Events, 55+ communities, Private Events & Military shows. I temper my act to fit a wide variety of audiences from Clean Comedy to Adult Oriented shows. I speak on a wide variety of subjects: growing up poor, coming from a broken home, military experience, film & TV experiences, relationships, family situations, money, characters & stories from my book "A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Club".
I can be seen in films & tv shows on Bravo, Amazon Prime, Discovery+, TUBI TV, TV One, REVEEL, Sparkk TV. Also TV commercials.
25 Reviews
Brian was a great dj for my wedding. He was easy to work with and did announcements and song requests on the spot. He did a wonderful job.
DJ
Response from Brian T Shirley:
I had a great time with you, your family & friends. Great people!!
Brian was a phenomenal “wedding officiant”! Nobody knew I was hiring a comedian to officiate my wedding so they were surprised to say the least. It was perfect. Will definitely hire him again.
Brian did such an amazing job and we didn't want him to end. He's one of the best DJ's I've hired. I can't thank you enough for making my event incredibly enjoyable.
DJ
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks Cyndi!! Your friends and family were a pleasure to work with!!
Brian was prompt, courtesy and did a great show for us!
Comedy Show
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much John, have a great Holiday season!!
We had a great day and fab evening – all the music was brilliant and I was surprised you got them on the dance floor for the evening, which is what we were looking for. Lots of our residents commented on how great the playlist was as well!
Short notice request. Brian Showed up early and prepared and put on a great party. He handled customer request and was able to fill the dance floor throughout the event.
Highly Recommend!
DJ
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much, I had a fun time with a great crowd and a wonderful staff. I would work for you folks anytime!
Brian was absolutely fantastic at our holiday work party! We hired him to DJ the party and not only did he play holiday music but he played a wide variety of music to mix things up! Would highly recommend him for your next event. We definitely plan to book him again! Thank you!
Corporate Entertainment, Mobile DJ
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much Amanda, and it was a pleasure playing music for you folks!!
Great.
DJ
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks, and have a great 2022
I felt the only problem was music volume but definitely not Brians fault ...very open high ceiling plus every time
I asked him to raise the volume the people closest to the speakers asked him to turn volume down. I should have recommended that those people move towards the back where volume was lower but all in all much fun had by all!!!!!!
DJ
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks Ricky and all my best to you and your fellow graduates!!
I was a little hesitant to book a comedian for our retirement community, because it could be great or really bad! I’m so glad I booked Brian! He was funny, professional and our residents really were able to relate and understand the comedy act! They are still talking about it! Not only will we book him again, we have shared his contact info with our sister communities!!
Comedy Show, Stand-Up Comedian, Comedian
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much Annsley!! It was a pleasure to perform for the wonderful folks at Marsh's Edge!! I will come back anytime!
He was so great and funny . Had my birthday boy laughing that’s for sure. Totally would hire him again. Thanks again Brian.
Comedy Show, Stand-Up Comedian
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much Aprina, it was a pleasure performing for your friends and family. Stay safe and have a great rest of the week!
Brian was contacted with less than 24hrs notice to perform. He was prompt in his responses and delivered on what he promised. You can tell that he knows how to "feel" a crowd, deliver the punch line and wrap up on time!
Comedy Show
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much Seth and thanks again for having me at your beautiful venue!! The BTS on the Road video I made from the stage before the show has gotten a lot of hits on social media. I really enjoyed performing there!
Working with Brian was a great experience! Great communication, friendly, and did an excellent job! I look forward to working with him again in the near future!
Actor
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much Dorian!! I had a blast on the set!
I understand that his story(ies) captivated the children where they had lots of questions! I would definitely want him to do this again for me...
Storyteller
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much Gloria, it was my pleasure and I'm so glad the children enjoyed it!!
He was absolutely wonderful!! Guests had a great time and he worked incredibly well with our photographer who helped coordinate everything. I highly recommend him!!
DJ
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much and Congrats to you and your new husband!!
He was funny , but never connected with audience
Stand-Up Comedian
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks AJ, look forward to working with you again sometime!!
Brian did a great job and was very attentive to the 'birthday girl". We enjoyed all of his jokes and the subjects he talked about, with the exception of his heart attack. Some of that was a little over the top. Perhaps something not quite so personal and a broader subject would have been more enjoyable. Otherwise, we enjoyed everything else Mr. Shirley had to offer. Would definitely hire him again!
Stand-Up Comedian
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much for having me and all my best to you and your family.
Our students and teachers really enjoyed Brian!
Comedy Show
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much, Leticia, it was an honor to perform there and for those great students!!
Brian spoke to a small group of about 50 people before a fundraising auction. He kept the group entertained and laughing. The group varies with many different kinds of beliefs/values/political views and he was able to hit topics that everyone enjoyed hearing about.
Comedian
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much Sarah, it was a pleasure entertaining your group!!
We had a great time with Brian. He was punctual, set up his audio and went to work for our managers meeting and social. He was great!
Comedian
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much Merritt!! Really enjoyed performing for your group!!
Great Guy. Very funny. Our crowd really enjoyed his show. I would hire Jim again
Comedian
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much Tom it was an honor entertaining your group!!
Brian was great but I didn't have a good sound system so a lot of people didn't hear him and couldn't react to his jokes. Next time I'll just make sure I have a better sound system. He was prompt and professional at all time. He is a comedian that work the audience into his show . I'm just so sorry that the mic wasn't working right.
Comedian
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks Marsheita, I hope you had a great celebration, all my best to you and your family!!
Brian is an absolute professional. He was great with the crowd and all of our special needs for the show. Thanks a million!
Comedy Show
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much Carrie, it was wonderful to make these folks smile and laugh!
he helped us raise money for our charity
Comedy Show
Response from Brian T Shirley:
Thanks so much Carolyn, it was a pleasure performing for your group!!
We hired Brian to the the entertainment at our recent reunion banquet. 137 former sailors and their ladies of the USS Wainwright Veterans Association enjoyed his jokes, stories and the way he engaged the crowd. Brian arrived at the beginning of the evening and joined us for dinner before his time on stage. He listened to all that was going on and was able to tailor his act to fit our particular group, with some good-natured ribbing of the more prominent members of the association. What he and Gigsalad charged was more than reasonable. If your group is looking for something other than the same old, same old, check him out. There are plenty of videos of his act on line as well as his own "BTS on the Road" productions.
Comedian
Response from Brian T Shirley:
It was an honor to perform for the Veterans of the USS Wainwright and their wives!! A night I will never forget!!
Booking Info
Price Range: $375 and up
Gig Length: 15 - 90 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
A friendly, confident, easy going stage presence with an ability to sense what material to use with a crowd. I also can adjust my show and use improvisation to get the crowd pointed towards certain bits. If I am given information on a certain guest crowd member, or group I can cater the material and write jokes specifically for them. I can take command of a tougher audience if I need to, but I don't get mean, I play around with them. I believe a live show is a unique experience and try to make it that way for every audience I'm entertain.
About
I started my Stand-Up Comedy Career in a workshop about 24 years ago. We not only learned the basics of writing and performing comedy onstage, but the other side of the business as well. I worked myself up from Emcee to a regular feature on the road where I became a Headlining Act. I also was part of an Improv group during my time in the workshop and continue to do Improv when I can and have come up with a game called "You're the Jury".
I have always written skits, jokes, short stories and silly songs. I was also the kid in school who loved getting up in front of the class to give an oral report. I now have 3 published Comedy books "Make Love Not warts", "Four Score and Seven Beers Ago..." and " A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Club". These Books have become part of my show especially my third book, which is a series of true short stories about being a road comic.
I love doing characters in my show such as a butler, a stoner, a redneck, an old man and my most popular character "The Fine Southern Gentleman".
I have also hosted 2 different radio shows did a segment called "Comedy Corner" on the "What's The Story?" radio show.
When not on tour as a comedian, I tour as an actor. I have done several SCAD films (The Senator, Full Circle, Doorway, Circle of Life, A Day of Jane) with lead and supporting roles, several indie feature films (Treasure Box, Oak on the Outside, Watching Amber), TV & Online commercials (Morelli Heating & Air, Savannah Toyota, Western Pest Control, Condo World, Camping World, Internet Accountant) and background & featured background roles in major film projects (Halloween Ends, The Righteous Gemstones, God's not dead: In God we Trust, Mr. Mercedes, Origin, Outer Banks) & I have done voice-over for numerous projects including ADR on the Bollywood Film "Maidaan".
I also host team trivia and DJ events all over the southeast. All these have come to make me a well-rounded performer as I'm constantly writing and performing,
Additional Booking Notes
I can bring my own sound system for a nominal fee, but either way I would like good sound, it's very important. For my comedy show, I just need a small stool or high-top table onstage. I'm really very low maintenance when it comes to a stage setup.
Past Booked Events
June 01, 2024 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 11, 2024 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 27, 2024 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
February 24, 2024 • 7:00am - 10:00am | Nonprofit Event |
January 20, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 14, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Corporate Event |
October 27, 2023 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Halloween Party |
October 21, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Fundraiser |
September 16, 2023 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 05, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 31, 2022–January 01, 2023 • 8:00pm - 1:00am | New Year's Party |
November 13, 2022 • 2:30pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
February 26, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 31, 2021 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 30, 2021 • 4:30pm - 9:00pm | Anniversary Party |
October 29, 2021 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Halloween Party |
September 10, 2021 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Reunion |
August 17, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
August 16, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
July 02, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
June 05, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 07, 2021 • 9:30pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 22, 2021 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm | Birthday Party |
February 06, 2021 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Casting Call |
December 12, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Fundraiser |
October 30, 2020 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
September 19, 2020 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Virtual Event |
November 14, 2019 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
November 09, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 14, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
June 11, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
May 04, 2019 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Cocktail Party |
March 20, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm | School Assembly |
January 16, 2019 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
January 18, 2018 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Cocktail Party |
September 12, 2017 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Reunion |
August 04, 2017 • 9:00pm - 9:45pm | Birthday (Adult) |
May 23, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 22, 2017 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
July 16, 2016 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Reunion |
April 30, 2016 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm | Prom/After Prom |
Influences & Inspiration
George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Brian Reagan (whom I've worked with), Andy Kaufman, Darryl Rhoades (who I have toured Canada and The USA with) just to name a few.
Setup Requirements
A stage or staging area
Power source (plug-in outlet) if I need to bring sound and/or lights