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Roy Zimmerman Concert - RiZe Up 2019

Roy Zimmerman returns to the Monterey Bay area Friday evening, July 26 with his signature blend of heart and hilarity -- a much needed balm to our current political climate.

Tickets are $22 in advance. $25 at the door. Proceeds to benefit the Monterey Peace and Justice Center.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds; however, this is a fundraising event, so please contact the organizer at (831) 915-7257 if you need financial assistance.

Arrive at 6:30 pm for an optional dinner/social before the concert. We'll provide the lasagna, (vegetarian and non-veg options) and non-alcoholic beverages. It's included in the ticket price.

More about Roy Zimmerman: In a career spanning more than thirty years, The sharp-witted, funny, and acerbic songs of Roy Zimmerman have been heard on HBO and Showtime, and his videos have garnered tens of millions of views on social media. With his satirical folk quartet The Foremen he recorded for Warner/Reprise Records. Roy has shared stages with Bill Maher, Ellen DeGeneres, Holly Near, Robin Williams, Arlo Guthrie, John Oliver, The Roches, Andy Borowitz, The Chambers Brothers, Kate Clinton, and George Carlin.

"Original. Unique. Brilliant. Prolific. Talented. Insightful. Witty. Consistent. Versatile. He simultaneously inspires me and makes me laugh my ass off." -Paul Krassner

Roys lyrics move beyond poetry and achieve perfection. Joni Mitchell

Lyrical brilliance. Just excellent. Weird Al Yankovic

I congratulate Roy Zimmerman on reintroducing literacy to comedy songs. Tom Lehrer

"One of the funniest, most musical and meaningful comedians you'll ever experience." -Ed Pearl, the Ash Grove

"Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society's foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer." The Los Angeles Times