Jer Dog

Just in case you’re not familiar with “Jer Dog,” he has delivered over 2,000 performances in the last decade at comedy clubs, colleges, casinos, hotel lounges, neighborhood saloons, biker bars, summer festivals, and private events all over the country as part of The Grassroots Comedy Tour– the longest running independent comedy bar show in America.  As a radio personality, Jer Dog’s comedy has been heard on THE BOB & TOM SHOW, SIRIUS-XM SATELLITE RADIO, and he’s currently a regular contributor on THE STONE & DOUBLE T SHOW (104.9FM) Rockford, Illinois. Delivering hilarious, fast paced, homegrown comedy with attitude, he openly discusses his dysfunctional family and rural upbringing, along with recounts of his adventures on the road.   Jer Dog’s high-energy, improvisational style makes him as captivating as he is unpredictable.  He challenges the status quo, while entertaining the masses with his unique blend of razor-sharp one-liners and insanely funny story-telling.  The range and nature of his material gives him mass appeal without being generic or politically correct. Jer Dog has starred in the comedy documentaries (available on Amazon) Road Dogs (’06) and American Smartass (’10) chronicling his adventures with The Grassroots Comedy Tour.  His comedy CD, Domesticated Party Animal (Laughing Hyena Records) is also available on Amazon and select retail outlets throughout the country.  He has been featured in the press countless times and was voted one of Bud Light’s “Real Men of Comedy” by Maxim magazine. Jer Dog brings to the stage a powerhouse performance delivering fast paced one-liners and story-telling, while simultaneously incorporating characters, voices, sound effects, and audience interaction.  His captivating, blue collar style has mass appeal without being generic or politically correct.  Jer Dog also dives into material about the challenges of transforming from an obnoxious party-animal into a domesticated stay-at-home dad. Raised in a small town in Iowa, Jer Dog began his comedy career almost 20 years ago, at the age of 19, by traveling for hours to cities with comedy clubs and karaoke/sports bars facing some of the toughest crowds imaginable.  He further developed his showmanship skills during a 10-year tour with “Shenani-Guns” Comedy Wild West Show, performing at Six Flags and state fairs. Currently based in Chicago, IL, Jer Dog spends most of his time with his family, writing new material, headlining live events, and interacting with his legions of fans online.