Dan McGowan

Sacramento, CA

$725 and up, fees range.

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

EVENT EMCEE and CLEAN COMEDIAN - Memorable, Magnetic and Meaningful! That's what you get with Dan McGowan, "...one of the funniest guys I know!" (B. Greig - Lake Arrowhead, CA) Dan serves as the emcee for your event, doing all the heavy lifting you don't want to do! He also performs "H-R Approved" comedy and musical parody for corporate events, community shows, churches, cruise ships - and other events that start with the letter "C." Always funny! Always appropriate! Your group will laugh, giggle, snicker, chuckle and burst into applause!


Reviews

4 reviews

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Nancy B.

October 7, 2022

Fun times with Dan!

Dan was the Emcee for a business chamber event and it was a HOOT! The event was an elegant dinner celebration, and Dan ran the evening with class, jokes and warm humor. I HIGHLY recommend calling him for YOUR next event! You will smile and be HAPPY.

Hired as: Emcee


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Tom K.

October 5, 2022

Heavy on comedy, enlightened humor

What's heavy and light at the same time? Dan McGowan and his Heavyweights of Clean Comedy pals. It's been a minute... 13 years? Yet it's as funny and relevant today as it was then. Genuinely good, wholesome funny... it's personal and it's perfect. Dan is the kind of comic who funny yesterday, today and tomorrow... no matter how much chocolate covered broccoli he serves up... Dan is the man with the punchline that's just right for the whole family. Just leave a plate of cookies and a glass of milk out for him in the dressing room... you'll see.

Hired as: Comedian


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Samuel D. C.

March 23, 2014

Full of things and stuff!

Dan provided an excellent family program for our church that showcased his comedy and musical abilities. I highly recommend him for church functions and family gatherings.

Hired as: Christian Speaker, Comedian


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Rita B.

March 21, 2014

Clean AND Funny!

We had Dan entertain for our gala event and the crowd loved him!

Hired as: Comedian

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Booking information

Price range: $725 and up, fees range.

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 90 minutes

What to expect

Dan McGowan offers clean, "H-R Friendly" comedy and content that is creative, energetic, motivational and fun! Dan's engaging personality and material makes audience interaction natural and enjoyable. Whether you book Dan as your emcee, for a corporate comedy presentation, or a keynote speaking engagement, your audience will laugh and learn!

About

Dan McGowan, a 1st place winner in the Branson Comedy Festival, and Dry Bar Comedy performer, is a comedian, event emcee and humorist who entertains audiences of all sizes. Dan serves as your emcee, performs clean comedy, and offers motivational talks for groups of all ages and backgrounds. Dan's offbeat likable style makes him the perfect addition to your corporate event, fundraiser, banquet, appreciation dinner, church outreach event, cruise ship entertainment and more. Dan, who appeared on NBC's "Last Comic Standing," and who was a finalist in the search for the New Maytag Repairman, also works as an actor in TV commercials and films as well as a voice-over actor for radio, TV and more. His corporate and comedy credits include McDonalds, Qwest, ABC-TV, Guardian Flight, Seaboard Foods, US Army National Guard, USAF, Xpedex, Lockheed-Martin, Branson Comedy Festival and others.

Additional booking notes

Dan's tech needs are simple. One mic (cordless or cable is fine) that is on one mic stand. Dan does not perform behind a podium with a gooseneck mic. Dan also requires a DiBox that goes into your sound system - his acoustic guitar uses a 1/4" cable that attaches to the DiBox. Also nice to have a stool nearby, if possible.

Services offered

Set list

Dan's presentation spotlights topics such as general humor, personal development, creativity, family relationships, business relationships, life observations and related topics.

Influences and inspiration

Dan has always been drawn to those who inspire through humor, creativity and content. These include comedians such as Nate Bargatze, Jerry Seinfeld, Jonathan Winters, Bob Newhart, Jim Gaffigan, Brian Regan and others, as well as inspirational personalities such as Will Rogers, Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, and similar personalities.

Setup requirements

microphone on mic stand, cordless or cord is fine

stool

2 bottles of water

green room or pre-show room

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