Hi everybody! I’m Sam Adams, the sports journalist-turned-standup comedian, keynote speaker, author … and television commercial actor. Pleasure to meet you!

I was encouraged to make standup comedy my full-time profession at age 49. The decision was made in June 2009, after I’d received some high praises at the Great American Comedy Festival.  Well, that and a few months earlier my day job ended abruptly when the newspaper I worked for closed its doors for good.

It took a few years, but comedy fans around the country started to find out about me. In 2018 the “True Color” clip from my first Dry Bar Comedy special received more than 10 million social media views in less than 72 hours. Since, that “True Color” clip has amassed more than 35 million views on Facebook alone.  

https://www.facebook.com/DryBarComedy/videos/1801454193273331/

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette offered this glowing review after one of comedy performances in 2019: “Known for his prize-winning comedy and casual delivery devoid of profanity and vulgarity, (Adams) spent two hours entertaining a full house that belly-laughed and applauded too many times to count. If it’s true that laughter is the best medicine, he administered his healing brand intravenously for two solid hours.”  

I spent parts of five decades covering sports for newspapers and electronic media outlets based in Denver, Colorado.  My media peers elected me Colorado’s Print Journalist of the Year in 2003. In 2019 I became the first African-American sports journalist to be inducted to the Denver Press Club’s Hall of Fame — the oldest press club in America.

So now you a bit about me, Sam Adams  . . . from the pages to the stages.

 

TESTIMONIALS
“He had the kids in stitches as well as the seniors. He relates to EVERYONE! I highly recommend Sam to ANY group, whether it be sporting club, political organization, religious group, corporate event or just a plain ol evening of entertainment. You will not be disappointed.”
Kelly L., Broomfield CO

“Mr. Sam Adams was an epic addition to our event. Our room was jam-packed with 250 soldiers from all across America. The best part about his humor is that it was all clean and made everyone laugh and enjoy the evening.”
Giovanna C., Colorado Springs CO

“We had a very special and unique way we wanted to present our material. Sam was 100% flexible, and on board from day one. We used him as an emcee throughout the day, as well as enjoyed his comedy hour at the end of the evening. Everyone in the audience absolutely loved it! ”
Taylor P., Boulder CO