Ashley Hamel ft. Standup by Rob Santos & Dawn Tyler

December 28, 2024 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

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Currently on an international tour, Ashley Hamel is back at The Buttonwood Tree after performing to a full-house last month. Hamel is an Indonesian-American folk/pop singer-songwriter. A consummate live performer with a long theater resumé, her shows are playful and intimate, entertaining with earnest acoustic pop songs highlighting her powerful and dynamic voice and tender songwriting. She is currently based full-time in Jakarta, Indonesia, recording new music, playing 3-4x a week with her acoustic trio, and performing musical theater.

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With over 16 years of captivating audiences, Rob Santos transitioned from the vibrant comedy scene of New York City back to Connecticut to redefine his life. Rob’s comedy career soared in NYC’s most iconic clubs, including Caroline’s, New York Comedy Club, and The Comic Strip. After moving to Connecticut, he earned the title of finalist for Funniest Comedian in New England and performed at prestigious venues such as Comix at Foxwoods and The Hartford Funny Bone.

In 2020, Rob’s ingenuity shone through with his special, "860: America's Bedtime Story," which he streamed live during the pandemic lockdown. Driven by his creative vision, Rob then launched "Beige," a revival of his earlier project, "Beige on Both Sides." With over $40,000 raised—much of it during the pandemic—Rob and his team brought this ambitious project to life. "Beige" premiered at Theater Works in Hartford in April 2024 and has since achieved notable acclaim, being selected for the Los Angeles Comedy Film Festival and the Bridgeport Film Fest in 2024. It will also be featured on Gen B TV, a FAST network available on Roku TV, this fall.

This Willimantic native has been performing stand up for over 10 years. Since 2021, Dawn Tyler has been delighting audiences with laughter as part of John Perrotta’s Comedy Factory (RI); hosting many of their shows, Open Mics and private events all through New England. She is currently working on her independent production company as owner/executive producer of Sugar Pimp Productions. Dawn's comedic style consists of wild and carefree storytelling, with unfiltered sarcasm and brutal honesty.

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