- Macomb, MI
- Magician
- $250 - $3000
Catherine S. said
“He was great from the start. The kids lived the balloon animals and the show. The parents thought it was just as funny as the kids did! ”
Billy Ray Bauer
Overview
I'm from the Detroit, MI area with 25 years experience. I've headlined at dozens of comedy clubs: the Comedy Castle, Crackers, and casinos: Kewadin, Odawa, and Baymills in Michigan Edgewater and Casablanca in Nevada. I've performed for major corporations: MicroSoft, GM, Zeibart, and organizations: Michigan Assessors, Macomb County Treasurer's. I've appeared with Tim Allen, Drew Carey, Lewis Black, and The Smothers Brothers. Genuine laughs from a guy who's been married for 31 years and survived raising 4 boys and 2 dogs. I can work to audiences of all ages and walks of life. I've performed for church groups and bikers and I'm available to perform in all 50 states and Canada.
Reviews
11 reviews
Sherie P.
February 8, 2026Funny nice guy!
This is the second time we’ve had Billy because he is so entertaining! We had a group of senior citizens so everything he said they could relate to, and everyone had a great time. He brought Sheila Lovely with him and she was also very funny and both of them were clean.
Billy is also a super nice guy. Thank you For a great show!
Hired as: Comedian
Sherie P.
April 2, 2025Very funny and entertaining
He took us down memory lane with his childhood anecdotes and stories. He was very funny and everyone loved him! His opening act was great also. A good time was had by all!
Hired as: Comedian
Billy Ray Bauer
Thanks so much..a fun group there in Fenton!
Paula H.
August 24, 2022Just what the doctor ordered!
Billy Rae gave everyone just what they needed! Lots of smiles and laughter! This is something that everyone needs now days! He took us back in time to our youthful days! Terrific show, something for everyone! Like they say,
“Just what the Doctor ordered”!!!!!!!!😊
Hired as: Comedian
Billy Ray Bauer
Thank you for so much, Paula! I had a blast with you guys!
Irene C.
December 17, 2018Everyone loved him.
He was great! A funny, polite, and very sweet man. I would highly recommend him to everyone!
Hired as: Comedy Show, Stand-Up Comedian
Rebecca K.
August 27, 2018Didn't meet expectations
We requested something clean for our senior audience. Billy was asked specifically to keep his performance clean, and he did use some offensive language/stories. A few of our guests were uncomfortable. His comedy was good, I think we were just the wrong audience for the majority of his performance.
Hired as: Comedian
Billy Ray Bauer
I did not use offensive language or content. The client did not mention anything negative to me after the show. This review comes as a complete surprise as I specialize in clean and funny comedy shows tailored to older crowds.
Booking information
Price range: $200-$2000
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 90 minutes
What to expect
High energy laughs form observational humor, impressions, dialects, and sudden left turns.
About
Billy Ray has been performing stand-up comedy across America for the last 25 years. From headlining at great comedy clubs to performing for large corporations, he’s established himself as a tried and true funny guy.
From skewed descriptions of growing up in Detroit in the sixties, to the gory details of raising four boys in the new millennium, Billy Ray will leave you laughing and exhausted from his ordeal.
Add to the mix some unusual vocal acrobatics including impressions and dialects, and you have an idea of an evening with Billy Ray.
Billy Ray has been a repeat guest on the Bob and Tom Show heard across America. He’s also been heard on the Dick Purtan radio show in Detroit and co-hosted the Appliance Doctor Radio program on WXYT for three years.
Billy Ray has appeared with Drew Carey, Tim Allen, The Smothers Brothers, Lewis Black, Doug Stanhope and many other great comedians!
Here are just a few of the comedy clubs where Billy Ray has recently performed.
Crackers Comedy Clubs, Indianapolis, IN
Venelli’s, Tupelo, MS
Chaplin’s Comedy Club, Clinton Township, MI
Jeremiah Bullfrog’s, Topeka, KS
The Comedy Forum, St. Louis, MO.
Joey’s Comedy Club, Livonia, MI
The Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Royal Oak, MI
The Odawa casino, Petoskey, MI
Bay Mills Casino and Resort, Brimley, MI
Wisecrackers, Merrillville, IN
Chip-Ins Island Casino, Harris, MI
The Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
And, here’s a short list of corporations and organizations Billy Ray has performed for.
Microsoft, General Motors, Guardian Industries, Logicalis, Ziebart, Standard Federal Bank, Michigan Assessors Assoc., Michigan Insurance Underwriters Assoc.
Additional booking notes
If the event or venue has a need for sound system and lighting, I can provide those as well.
Services offered
Past booked events
April 2026
14
Tuesday
House Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Ann Arbor, MI
February 2026
06
Friday
Nonprofit Event
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Fenton, MI
November 2025
01
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Caro, MI
October 2024
25
Friday
Personal Occasion
12:30pm - 1:15pm
•
Fenton, MI
July 2024
18
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Bucyrus, OH
March 2024
23
Saturday
Campus Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Port Clinton, OH
August 2022
20
Saturday
Reunion
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Northville, MI
December 2018
14
Friday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Dearborn Heights, MI
October 2018
08
Monday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Ferndale, MI
August 2018
03
Friday
Corporate Event
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Bay City, MI
April 2018
27
Friday
Convention/Trade Show
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Lansing, MI
December 2017
01
Friday
Nightclub Event
10:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Sault Ste Marie, ON
October 2017
21
Saturday
Fundraiser
8:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Highland, MI
December 2016
17
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Port Austin, MI
December 2015
11
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Frankenmuth, MI
October 2015
08
Thursday
Fundraiser
8:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Sterling Heights, MI
September 2015
12
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:30pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Birmingham, MI
June 2015
27
Saturday
House Party
5:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Rochester Hills, MI
Influences and inspiration
George Carlin, Rodney Dangerfield, Lewis Black, The Smothers Brothers
Setup requirements
PA system and spot light
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