References

Some quotes from satisfied clients. 

Private Parties and Community Events:

We had a great time with Stephen at our Company Christmas Party. We were all crying we were laughing so hard. – Joni K. Sacramento CA

Stephen performed for our community last evening and everything was just perfect and absolutely hilarious! Everyone laughed so hard their tummys hurt! We would love to have him back again and would highly recommend his act to anyone who just wants to have a show with good, clean and funny comedy! Thank you Stephen for giving us all such a great performance! I received numerous messages from attendees thanking me for locating such a great comedian and his wonderful show. – June H. BRENTWOOD, CA

Really good at reading the crowd and going with the flow. Put on a great show – Robert R. EL DORADO HILLS, CA

Stephen B.’s performance was amazing. Here are some comments from some of BPPI’s senior staff. 1. I thought he was hysterical. Good length of time and appropriate material. 2. I thought he was great, laughed pretty much the whole time. 3. I thoroughly enjoyed his performance. He was great. I would recommend him to others. Get his contact information. – Mary H.  SACRAMENTO CA

Stephen B recently entertained our large and very diverse corporate group. He managed to connect with everyone in the room in some way. He was absolutely hysterical and had quite a few people laughing so hard they were crying. Some guests mentioned that they were pleased that he had not used foul language or touched on subjects that would have offended them. As the coordinator I was pleased to find him professional, reliable, responsive and communicative. He inquired about our group and modeled his act accordingly. I would very definitely use Stephen again. – Kristine R. SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Stephen B is a great (clean) stand up comedian. We had a very diverse group in terms of age and interests and he successfully captivated the entire audience. I am still getting comments and appreciation for booking him for our event. You will not be disappointed. – Jack W. REDDING, CA

Stephen B was very professional at our event. Wanted someone to roast my husband for his 40th….and Stephen B said he would touch on it but it wouldn’t be good for him to do it because he didn’t know my husband. Well the parts he did were very funny and I loved when he interacted with the guests. It was an usually event for comedy having a party earlier in the day and having a mixed group of children and adults. Over all my husband love it and is still reciting some of the jokes you said. Thank you!!! – Faith C. RANCHO CORDOVA, CA

Stephen B put on an incredible show for us. All I can tell you is the audience did not stop laughing the entire night! Seriously, I think they actually laughed so hard they were worn out! What a great night! I couldn’t be happier! Thank you! – Brett B. LINCOLN, CA

Stephen B Is the Best! He’s easy to work with. He really knows how to please a crowd and hostess. I recommend him to everyone and anyone who wants to please and entertain their guests. Stephen B is your guy – Anita K SACRAMENTO, CA

Thank you so much, Stephen! He was fantastic! Highly recommend – Eric B. ROSEVILLE, CA

Organizations:

Vietnam Veterans of America

Riemer Reporting Service

Stephen B managed to connect with everyone in the room in some way. He was absolutely hysterical and had quite a few people laughing so hard they were crying. – Kristine Riemer- Riemer Reporting Service

SPHR-CA

Stephen B is a highly entertaining comedian who brought our human resource group to tears with his training on Stress Management. It was an event that we will remember for a long time! – Amelya Stevenson SPHR-CA

Rotary

Hi Stephen – I want to thank you for your dynamic performance at our Rotary District 5220 conference. You have a wonderful sense of humor and your delivery is fantastic. It’s so refreshing to have an evening of “clean” humor that creates belly laughs and

laughter to the point of tears. I watched as fellow Rotarians became engaged in your performance and their expressions of joy were truly a sight to behold! What a gift you have for making the mundane an event, and the ordinary a source of delight.

I have received several requests from attendees for your contact information because you were such a hit. A friend shared with me that you are the best presenter he’s heard in all the years he’s attended Rotary conferences! Thank you for making our Rotary District Conference a success! – Terri Amerio-Bell Rotary District 5220 Conference Co-Chair

Churches 

Jim Garlow  Sr. Pastor – Skyline Church La Mesa, CA

It is with great joy that I commend to you comedian Stephen B. My commendation is not some ambiguous slap on the back. This endorsement is very intentional. It flows from several factors.
For starters Stephen B provides as many LPM as any comedian I have seen. What is a “LPM,” you ask? That is “laughs per minute!” Our congregation was in near constant laughter!
Secondly, he is not a diva. He came with no demands, yet with a genuine sense of servanthood.
Thirdly, at the end of 30+ minutes of non-stop laughing, he shared deeply personally devotional thoughts that gripped everyone. The story of loving his wife – who suffers from a car accident related brain injury – profoundly impacted us all. His candor in describing the family’s economic challenges and miracles caused people to fully identify with him.
Lastly, his personal journey from a life of drugs and alcohol to Christ gave hope to the most destitute.
We had four shows. Would you believe, I chose to sit through all of them, and laughed harder at each one!
Should you have Stephen B? YES!

Dr. Jim Garlow,
– Senior Pastor, Skyline Church, La Mesa, CA
– Chairman, Renewing American Leadership, Washington, DC

John Robberson – Celebration Concerts 

I’ve used Stephen B several times at events; each time he’s really delivered. He’s a top pro who can carry a show. John Robberson Director Spirit West Coast, Celebration Concerts.

Viki Bartels – Premier Christian Cruises

Stephen B delivered an engaging performance and was a welcome addition to our entertainment lineup. Stephen always kept our passengers laughing but he also befriended them and after every interaction with Stephen they walked away with a smile on their face. Viki Bartels – Cruise Director – Premier Christian Cruises 

Barry Smith Sr. Pastor – Impact Community Church

Stephen B was one of the funniest I’ve ever seen. He was professional, funny, appreciative, and engaging. His style, demeanor, honesty, humility and energy absolutely blew the doors off our people. We will definitely have him back… again and again! – Barry Smith Senior Pastor: Impact Community Church Elk Grove, CA

Mike Evans, Outreach Deacon – Discovery Hills Church

We highly recommend Stephen B. He kept the audience laughing the entire show! Using his real life situations, he is funny engaging and very professional. It is so refreshing to experience a comedian as great as Stephen with solid Christian principles in the world we live in today. Stephen’s humor, testimony and love of Jesus was a perfect combination for a very successful church outreach event. He was enjoyed by all. You will not be disappointed!

George Stathos Sr. Pastor – Calvary Chapel Amador, CA

For those who have lost the gift of laughter, Stephen B will help you find it. He did for me and for our church. I haven’t laughed like that in years – George Stathos Senior Pastor: Calvary Chapel Amador, CA

Rob Patterson Sr. Pastor –  Bell Rd. Baptist Auburn, CA 

Stephen B made our first comedy night a great success that people can’t stop talking about. We are a pretty traditional church and Stephen had us all roaring with laughter! I fully recommend Stephen B!” – Rob Patterson Senior Pastor: Bell Rd. Baptist Auburn, CA

Jim Price Pastor – Lakeside Church Folsom, CA 

I cannot  recommend Stephen highly enough. He will make you laugh as you haven’t laughed in a long, long time, and he will bless your group with an incredible evening of just plain fun. I haven’t laughed that hard and that long in…in…in…well, in my whole life! – PastorJimPriceLakeside Church Folsom, CA

Tim Pearring – Journey Church Elk Grove, CA

We had Stephen come out to do a show for a dinner event at Journey. We had never hosted a comedy event and was not sure it it was a good idea but Stephen assured me he would be great. I took his word for it but was feeling a little nervous about show. Stephen killed it! He had everyone in the building laughing uncontrollably. It was a great experience for building relationships and laughing together.

Stephen is a true professional and is extremely gifted in his craft. He knows what he is doing each step of the way. People loved the show, his material, his heart, and his willingness to talk after the show. I’m in the process of booking Stephen to come back in the new year!

Comedians

“Stephen B’s act is the combination of great comedy timing and well written material performed flawlessly!” – Comedian Jack Gallagher