​Professional
Comedian
Rickey
"The Real Deal"
Shackleford
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Biography
A veteran comic of almost 30 years born in Baltimore, MD., Rickey Shackleford began captivating people with his unique style of comedy and sense of humor in Seattle, Washington. His specialty is improvisation and audience participation. He is best known in Baltimore as "The Godfather of Comedy". Here in his hometown of Baltimore, MD, Rickey has helped to mentor and groom many new and upcoming comedians. Rickey Shackleford prides himself on his professionalism and his performance, being adaptable to audiences of all ages in mainstream and elsewhere. He has headlined for the USO Tour in 2002 in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Afghanistan for our troops. He headlines annually in Las Vegas at the Edgewater Casino and Resort, and performed live in Ocean City, MD at the Princess Royale Hotel and Resort from 2006 through 2010 three shows per night, six nights per week! Rickey completed a two week tour May 31, 2012 through June 10, 2012. He performed in Idaho at the Varsity Pub, in Oregon at Three Rivers Casino and Resort, and in Washington at Jack Didley's Comedy Club owned by Don Barnhart. Throughout the years he has performed at many comedy clubs such as The Comedy Factory in Baltimore, MD, Sully's Comedy Cellar in Parkville, MD, Magooby's Joke House in Timonium, MD, The Comedy Zone in NC, Entertainment Max, The Comedy Blast in PA, and The Improv in PA, just to name a few. A seasoned comedian, Rickey loves to see people laugh. He has worked with many entertainers, such as Patti Labelle, The O'Jays, Kid n Play, Tommy Davidson, Reginald Ballard, Comedian Hamburger, Monique, and many, many more. Not only has Rickey brought smiles to thousands of faces all over the world, he proudly served in the armed forces from 1981-1984.
Check out Rickey as he hosts a local Open Mic Nite @ Chappie's Bar & Grill in Halethorpe, MD every Wednesday night produced by Stroman Entertainment! His pride and joy is helping to mentor the new and upcoming comedians & entertainment producers!
 CALENDAR FOR 2013-2014
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PROFESSIONAL STAND UP SERVICE
EVENT HEADLINER/HOST
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Mr. Shackleford is available to perform at various locations for special events and affairs, whether private or corporate. He is also available for bookings at casinos, resorts, and cruises. He has headlined in many comedy clubs, casinos and resorts all across the US. He has performed at many colleges in the Eastern region of the US, and has also had appearances on local and national radio, and television programs. Book him now!

"Contact for bookings and rates"
TESTIMONIALS
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"As Mr. Shackleford's Assistant, I am truly inspired by his motivation and passion for his talent. He is very dedicated and determined to helping others to achieve their goals, as well as his own. All he wants to do is 'make people laugh'!"
Donna Haynie - BWT Entertainment Productions
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Interested in booking Rickey for one of your special events?
Lets Talk.​​
​rickeytherealdeal@gmail.com or 443-226-9157​
August 14, 2014
Big Stage Showcase
​Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
July 12, 2014
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
July 12, 2014
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Bazaar IV
Hosting
Comedy Show
Baltimore, MD
June 14, 2014
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
May 26, 2014
Entertainment Max/Arizona
Headlining
Hon-Dah Resort/Casino
Pinetop, Az
May 23-25, 2014
Entertainment Max/Las Vegas
Headlining
Edgewater Casino & Resort
Laughlin, NV
May 10 & 11, 2014
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
April, 12, 2014
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
March 22, 2014
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
March 15, 2014
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Bazaar III
Hosting
Comedy Show
Baltimore, MD
February 15, 2014
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, M D
January 25, 2014
Comedy Large
Hosting
Rampage Softball Team Fundraiser
Dundalk/Sparrows Point Moose Lodge #1228
Dundalk, MD
January 24, 2014
Comedy Show
Headlining
Chesapeake Inn Marina & Restaurant
Chesapeake City, MD
January 18, 2014
Kalidescope Comedy
Headlining
The Riverboat on the Potomac
Colonial Beach, Virginia
January 15, 2014
Comedy Large
Hosting
Open Mic Comedy
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
January 11, 2014
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
December 12 - 14, 2013
The Comedy Zone
Headlining
Thistledown Racino (Racetrack & Casino)
Cleveland, Ohio
December 11, 2013
Comedy Large
Hosting
Open Mic Comedy
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
December 6, 2013
Big Stage Showcase Christmas Show
Headling and Hosting!
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
December 4, 2013
Comedy Large
Hosting
Open Mic Comedy
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethopre, MD
November 16, 2013
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
November 14, 2013
American Towman Convention
Headlining
Welcome Cruise
Spirit of Baltimore, Inner Harbor
Baltimore, MD
October 26, 2013, 9 PM
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Bazaar
Headlining
Comedy Show
Vision Hall
Baltimore, MD
Saturday, October 19, 2013 8 PM & 10:30 PM
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
Saturday, September 28, 2013, 8 PM & 10:30 PM
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Chappie's Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
Saturday, September 7, 2013, 6 PM
Comedy Show/Live Band
Comedy Performance & Host
Five Mile House Lounge
Baltimore, MD
August 24, 2013, 8 PM
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
headlining Comedian, Hamburger from Def Comedy Jam Allstars
Loafer's II Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
Saturday, August 3, 2013, 6 PM
Comedy Show/Live Band
Comedy Performance & Host
Five Mile House Lounge
Baltimore, MD
Saturday, July 27, 2013
70's Soul Jam Concert & Crab Feast
Comedy Performance & Host
featuring Cuba Gooding, Sr & The Main Ingredient, The Intruders, The Delfonics & The Stylistics
Eisenhower Hotel
Gettysburg, PA
July 20 & 21, 2013, 3 shows
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase headlining Reginald Ballard, "Bruh Man" from the "Martin Show"
Loafer's II Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
Saturday, July 6, 2013, 6 PM
Comedy Show/Live Band
Comedy Show & Host
Five Mile House Lounge
Baltimore, MD
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 8 PM
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent showcase
Loafer's II Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 6 PM
Comedy Show/Live Band
Comedy Performance & Host
Five Mile House Lounge
Baltimore, MD
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 8 PM
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Loafer's II Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
Saturday, May 11, 2013
John A Holmes Lodge #89 Annual Mother's Day Bull & Oyster Roast
Comedy Performance
Forum Catorers
Baltimore, MD
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 6 PM
Comedy Show/Live Band
Comedy Performance & Host
Five Mile House Lounge
Baltimore, MD
May 3 & 4, 2013
The Comedy Zone
Headlining
Liberty Laughs Comedy Club
Fredericksburg, VA
Saturday, April 20, 2013, 8 PM
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Loafer's II Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, M D
April 12, 13 & 14, 2013
Entertainment Max/Las Vegas
Headlining
Edgewater Casino & Resort
Laughlin, NV
April 5 & 6, 2013
Entertainment Max/Las Vegas
Headlining
Casablanca Casino & Resort
Mesquite, NV
Saturday, March 23, 2013, 8 PM
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Loafer's II Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
Saturday, March 2, 2013, 6 PM
Comedy Show/Live Band
Comedy Performance & Host
Five Mile House Lounge
Baltimore,MD
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Loafer's II Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Comedy Show/Live Band
Comedy Performance & Host
Five Mile House Lounge
Baltimore, MD
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Loafer's II Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
Friday, January 25, 2013
Comedy Show
Headlining
Chesapeake Restaurant & Marina
Chesapeake City, MD
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Comedy Show/Live Band
Comedy Performance & Host
Five Mile House Lounge
Baltimore, MD
Saturday, December 31, 2012
Big Stage Showcase
Hosting
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Loafer's II Bar & Grill
Halethorpe, MD
December 21 & 22, 2012
The Comedy Cove
Headlining
Scotty's Steak House
Springfield, NJ
​Rickey "The Real Deal" Shackleford
Links, News Clippings & Radio Broadcasts
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yulv4ljj-8c
http://www.livenation.com/events/310353-dec-12-2013-rickey-shackleford
http://www.scottyssteakhouse.com/december.htm
http://www.lasvegas-nv.com/brett/021912la.htm
http://www.lasvegas-nv.com/brett/091309la.htm
http://www.havasucityentertainment.com/comedy
http://go.registerguard.com/entertainment/2012/jun/06/13924
http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/comedy-at-the-varsity-rickey-shackleford​/Event?oid=2661365
http://coloradobelle.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=440521
http://subsainableatlantaroundtable.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=440521
http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20120607/NEWS0107/206070337
http://comedyzone.com/index2.php?action=view&id=1961
http://www.tricitia.com/events/index.php?com=detail&elD=9476
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2002-08-24/news/0208240209_1_howard-g-comedians-shackleford
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