Bay Area Comedy Legend Dan “Gonzo” Machanik has appeared as a regular opening act for Tommy Chong and Garry Shandling, featured in Aspen Comedy Festival and Comic Relief University Tour, coming off recent sold out shows on The Las Vegas Strip and The Richmond Yacht club, his act and legion of Fans, The Gonzo comedy Nation, make his shows feel like a wild party that you don’t want to miss…

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recent press

  • Logo for The Aspen Times

    Comedy Legend Dan "gonzo" Machanik at LOL Winterskol!

    The Aspen Times

    December 1, 2025

  • Cover of Science Magazine Fall 2025 issue featuring a colorful DNA helix and the headline 'The Human Impact of Research' with a subtitle about discoveries that reach across the world and beyond.

    Notable Alumni Dan "Gonzo" Machanik Headlines over 6 shows at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club

    Coloradan

    Fall 2025

  • A man holding a microphone in one hand and a cane in the other, standing on stage with a sparkly purple curtain backdrop and a circular sign behind him.

    Dan "Gonzo" Machanik Feature in the Marin Journal

    The Marin Independent Journal

    November 16, 2025

  • A man wearing sunglasses, a snake print jacket, and a black t-shirt with a cartoon girl printed on it, speaking into a microphone in a radio studio.

    SPECIAL GUEST 'HEY VEGAS TV'

    November 1, 2025

  • 'Gonzo' Comedy Returns to Richmond

    The Richmond Standard

    August 29, 2025

  • Meet Dan Machanik - CanvasRebel

    Meet Dan Machanik

    CanvasRebel

    November 18, 2024

  • 5 Fun Events Coming Up in Marin - Marin Independent Journal

    5 Fun Events Coming Up in Marin

    Marin Independent Journal

    April 29, 2024

  • A man with curly gray hair wearing black sunglasses, a black shirt, and a patterned jacket is smiling outdoors. Behind him, people are gathered near a stage with trees in the background.

    ‘Gonzo’ bringing free comedy show to Riggers Loft

    The Richmond Standard

    September 24, 2024

  • An event poster for 'Killing It' showcases a man with sunglasses and sticking out his tongue, standing with arms raised in front of a jungle background with soldiers and explosions. The event features stand-up comedy, hosted by Jason Cole, with Uriah Jacquez performing, scheduled for August 15th in Richmond, California.

    Stand up comedian 'gonzo' aims to 'kill it' at the kiss

    The Richmond Standard

    August 2, 2024

  • Comedian Dan ‘Gonzo’ Machanik announces two Richmond shows

    Comedian Dan ‘Gonzo’ Machanik announces two Richmond shows

    The Richmond Standard

    January 25, 2024

  • Gonzo comedian returns to stage amid storied career

    Gonzo comedian returns to stage amid storied career

    The Richmond Standard

    October 31, 2023

  • Free comedy show to yuk it up at the Baltic Kiss

    "Free comedy show to yuk it up at the Baltic Kiss"

    The Richmond Standard

    October 23, 2023

  • Poster for a comedy event featuring Dan Gonzomachanik, with a man wearing sunglasses holding a bottle of beer and a glass of wine, standing in front of the Golden Gate Bridge, stating the event is on March 30th at 6:00 PM with free entry, organized by Bay Area Comedy Legend.

    ‘Gonzo’ Comedy Night coming to Riggers Loft

    The Richmond Standard

    March 18, 2024