Wednesday Night Live: Blair Nias & Don Garrett

Overview

Award winning stand-up comedians Blayr Nias and Don Garrett, perform stand up comedy at the Bechtler Museum.

Don Garrett: Don Garrett resides in Charlotte, NC. The Virginia native is the self-proclaimed "Chuff Daddy" of Comedy. His clean and witty comedic style is suitable for people of all ages. Named one of Charlotte’s Up-And-Coming Comedians in 2017, Don continuously captivates and amazes audiences. Don produces and hosts shows all over Charlotte in addition to performing all over the southeast coast. Don’s motto is “Laughter is an instant vacation.” He loves every opportunity to provide a journey filled with laughter. Don has opened for Sean Patton & Last Comic Standing winner Jon Reep.

Blayr Nias: With a lightning wit and self deprecating humor, Blayr Nias is a comic that is relatable to all walks of life. Unapologetically fierce and funny she covers everything from current events to race and gender relations, never missing an opportunity to dazzle the audience with wordplay and puns.  Blayr has a reputation for saying bad things in a nice way giving her the style of “mean clean.” 

Hailing from Boston, Ma and graduating from George Washington University with a degree in Theater and Creative Writing, Ms. Nias is a Yankee at heart but living in the South gives her the perfect blend of Northern aggression and Southern hospitality.  She performs at comedy clubs, casinos, corporate events, colleges, and even churches and has worked with comedy heavyweights throughout her career  such as Marc Maron, DL Hughley, Katt Williams, and she recently opened for Fortune Feimster as she filmed her Netflix special.  

Blayr was selected as “Best Comedian” by both Charlotte Magazine and Creative Loafing Magazine, as well as Top 30 Under 30 by Elevate Lifestyle Magazine.  She’s performed at the Laugh Your Asheville Off Festival, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, and  Funny or Die’s Oddball Comedy Festival.  Ms. Nias made her television debut on  Fox “Laughs” and has also been seen on Comedy Central's “Up Next”, and as a contributor on WCCB News Rising’s “Couch Chat”.  The new mom recently released her debut album “Telling Jokes for Two” and you can follow her on social media @gummyblayr.