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Brian E. Kiley Memorial Comedy Show and Auction set for Centennial Park in Nashville on Sunday

Brian E. KileyNashville, TN – Family and friends will gather at Centennial Park Event Shelter in Nashville this Sunday, as some of the funniest comedians in the Music City will gather to remember their friend, Brian E. Kiley, who was killed by a drunk driver while returning home to Nashville from a North Carolina performance.

This comedy show, includes a one mile walk and auction, which will raise money for the Brian E. Kiley Memorial Fund to benefit his wife and step-daughter.

Brian Kiley
Comedy on the Cumberland-Brian E. Kiley

The event begins with a benefit walk around the beautiful Centennial Park near the Parthenon.  Participants can purchase souvenir wrist bands and join the “Army of Ton, ” Brian’s official fan club.  Donations of any size are accepted.

Following the walk, there will be a stand-up comedy show featuring many of Brian’s comic friends.  The show will be family friendly.

After the comedy show, the results of the silent auction will be announced with the highest bidders receiving their items.  Food vendors will be on hand, and face painting for the kids will be available.

The Comedians from the December 6th, 2011 Comedy on the Cumberland show pose with their framed posters of the event given to them by even organizer Hank Bonecutter. (From left to right) Headliner Keith Alberstadt, Bonehead Promotions president Hank Bonecutter, comedian Christy Edison and comedian Brian Kiley.
The Comedians from the December 6th, 2011 Comedy on the Cumberland show pose with their framed posters of the event given to them by even organizer Hank Bonecutter. (From left to right) Headliner Keith Alberstadt, Bonehead Promotions president Hank Bonecutter, comedian Christy Edison and comedian Brian Kiley.

Brian was an avid fan of all things “geeky.”  His desk at Southeast Financial was adorned with “bobble head” figures of all of his favorite characters from Star Wars to the Avengers, and his ultimate hero, Green Lantern.

This will be a wonderful afternoon to visit Centennial Park and enjoy some of the funniest comedic talent on stage today.

The festivities get under way at 3:00pm and everyone is invited.

If you are unable to attend, donations can be made to:  Brian E. Kiley Memorial Fund, c/0 Southeast Financial Credit Union, 444 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville TN 37219.

Clarksville comedian Hank Bonecutter will be part of the line-up for this show, which will feature several comedians who previously performed at Comedy on the Cumberland in Clarksville.

Hank Bonecutter
Hank Bonecutterhttp://www.clarksvillesmotorcycle.com/
Hank Bonecutter is a retired broadcaster and media consultant based in Clarksville, Tennessee. His career includes stints at WKDA/WKDF and WKQB Rock 106FM, WLAC-AM in Nashville. He concluded his career as owner/talk show host at WJZM-AM in Clarksville. Currently the President of Bonehead Promotions, he's an advertising consultant and media strategist. An avid motorcyclist, Hank blogs about his travels exclusively at www.clarksvillemotorcycle.com and www.clarksvilleonline.com You can follow Hank on on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dodgintheroadkill/, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/?lang=en, and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dodgetheroadkill/?hl=en  
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