Al Gonzales has been a stand-up comic for 6 years.
Originally a stage actor, Al has performed in over 10 productions, including Romeo and Juliet where he played Benvolio as well as Romeos understudy.
In 2001 Al studied at the Comedy College for a brief session. Realizing that you can’t learn comedy in a classroom, he auditioned for an improv troupe. He then became a member of Big City Improv for three years learning the skill of improvisational comedy. While a member in 2002, They received The Best Of The Bay Award for Best Improv Troupe.
Website
bigalgonzales.com
Influences
Everyone
Members
In 2003, Al was introduced to "The Godfather Of S.F. Comedy" Tony Sparks. From there Al was shown the nitty-gritty world of open mic comedy. After grinding and networking, Al took over the comedy night at Club Deluxe, turning it into one of the best weekly showcases in S.F. (Notable comics that performed with Al at Deluxe: Doug Stanhope, Tom Rhodes, Ngaio, Laurie Kilmartin and Clinton Jackson)
Currently Al runs two showcases a month at The World Famous Improv in S.J., Ca.
The Comedy Crashers and Big Al’s Big Ass Comedy Show. Both shows attract crowds of 200 or more every month. You can catch Al Gonzales performing at any of the local clubs in Northern California such as; The Punch Line, Cobb’s, Rooster T. Feathers, Tommy T’s, and The Improv.
TV Shows
Al has appeared on KOFY TV 20 on The KOFY Creepy Time Movie and was in a national PSA for "Click IT Or Ticket". And he is the co-host on a pilot for a cooking show. You can catch Al on the radio on 87.9 FM Pirate Cat Radio every Friday, 8am-Noon.
Albums
Big Al Gonzales's Interests
General
Science, UFOlogy, Myths, Legends, History, Photography and meaningless trivia.
I know too much crap, that I shouldn't.
Music
I listen to anything that sounds good to me. I have ecclectic tastes.
Johnny Cash, The Beatles, David Bowie, Mozart, RKL, No Means No, The Isley Brothers, E-40, Too Short, Tupac, Eminem, Late Night Mike, ABBA, Techno, House, Jungle, Trip-Hop, Jazz Standards, Musicals, Type-O -, Kings Of Leon, THE VACATION, etc....Too many to list. Oh, The Smiths, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Siouxie and The Banshees, Devo, Blondie, My Chemical Romance, Marilyn Manson, G'N'R, Metallica, Beastie Boys, AC/DC, Beck, Run D MC, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, KRS1....etc..asfunction:playTune,5
Movies
I like a lot of movies. But if I had to watch 3 over and over ( and I know cuz it happened); Goodfellas, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and Big Trouble In Lil' China. I do like many more but we could discuss that over popcorn...............Any movie where you replace the noun in the title w/ VAGINA! i.e. Revenge of The Vagina, Raiders of The Lost Vagina, E.V. The Extra Vagina...and so on. My favorite..Big Trouble in Little Vagina! Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Vagina, Vaginas in The Mist, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Vaginas, Snatch.
Television
I like Adult Swim, History Channel, Bravo, HBO, A&E, IFC, and Late night Network TV.
Books
1984, To Kill a Mocking Bird, Still Life With Woodpecker, Da Vinci Code, The Political Zoo, Any Dr. Seuse, Joseph Campbell.....I don't know.. what ever is in the restroom.
Heroes
Anyone who has sacrificed for others w/ no intention of public recognition, praise, or personal gain or greed. My grandfather is at the top of that list.
Big Al Gonzales's Details
Status:
In a Relationship
Here for:
Networking, Friends
Hometown:
Fremont, Union City, Hayward, Dublin, Newark, S.F.
When i stopped hangin w gordo's like u and getting blacked out everynite and eatin fuckin jackoff box at 5?a.m. 6 nites a week. yanta! are you on facefuck.com yet ?
Raw Comedy Night at the Poleng Lounge Tuesday, May 26th hosted by Tony Sparks Featuring: Sheila Bryson, Yayne Adeba, Julian Vance, Cory Robinson, Kaseem Bentley, and Greg Asdourian Resident comics: Jabari Davis, Frankie Quinones, and Marvelous Marv
Bayluv.com presents Female Comedian Showcase Thursday,May 7th IL Pirata 2007-16th Street San Francisco Free Hosted by Tony Sparks featuring Pam Ames, Sheila Bryson, Heather Grout, Dana Lovecchio, Yayne Abeba, and Mollica Sokhom.
Hey Al, thanks for the add. I had alot of fun at your wedding. It was very nice. I can't believe I've never known that you have a comedy act! Usually stuff like that circulates thru the family members! Guess I haven't been around the right people. I even spent a weekend vacation with your mom in Oceanside not too long ago and it never came up in conversation! Oh well, I know now. And I definitly plan to attend one of your shows in the near future! Best Wishes to you and your new bride!
<br />Beatrice
Hey Al, thanks for coming out for the Gilroy and Morgan Hill shows. Good times for sure. Hope the pants are ok from the beer, but Erikka ended up sitting down right in that spot and soaked it up pretty well, haha!
Hey Al! Great room tonight! Let me know if you ever have an opening in your line up again. I always enjoy performing at Deluxe. My friends live near by and they always leave with rave reviews! PS Happy muslim presidents day
Hey Cuz-- hope all is good with you and the familia....my new years resolution is to get out to a show of yours!! Keep me updated so I can help you promote on Movin...hey that's what family's for right?? LOL-- all the best to you in 2009!! Love ya~ Mary
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