Joe Rogan to Shoot Comedy Special in Columbus on March 5th

JOE ROGAN TO SHOOT
AN HOUR COMEDY SPECIAL
MARCH 5 AT THE SOUTHERN THEATRE

Performing Two Shows In One Night - Tickets Are On Sale Now At All Ticketmaster Outlets

February 19, 2009 – Comedian Joe Rogan will shoot a one hour comedy special for cable TV at The Southern Theatre in Columbus, Ohio on March 5 - two days before Rampage Jackson takes on Keith Jardine at UFC 96 in Nationwide Arena. Show times are 7:00 & 10:00 PM and tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets. Fans can read Joe’s daily blog detailing his preparations leading up to the performances at www.JoeRogan.net.

"If you have never seen Joe Rogan's comedy show, you should go see him live March 5th at the Southern Theatre in Columbus," said Dana White, UFC President. "His shows are fun, exciting and are always packed; this is a great night out for UFC fans headed to Columbus for UFC 96."

An international headliner, the Guardian newspaper called Joe, “One of the most complex and exciting stand-ups working in America today.” On stage Joe explores our world with raw honesty; exuding a mad joy for life in all its insanity.

Joe’s first hour special, “Joe Rogan Live,” premiered on Showtime in 2007 and is available on DVD. He released two critically-acclaimed CD’s, “Shiny Happy Jihad” (2007-Comedy Central Records) and “I’m Gonna Be Dead Some Day” (2000-Warner Bros. Records).

Since 2002, Joe has provided color commentary for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) on Pay Per View and Spike Television and also hosts the syndicated show, “UFC Wired.” Joe was the host of the hugely successful reality show, “Fear Factor,” for six seasons on NBC and played Joe Garrelli, the resident electrician on the hit NBC comedy series “NewsRadio.”

For more information visit www.JoeRogan.net