The Duke City Comedy Jam Series #DCCJS2 Featuring "The Mayor" Chris Thomas
Description
Before comedy went viral online, some comedians built their names the real way - by standing on stage and making people laugh face-to-face. One of those comedians is Chris Thomas.
Many fans know him as “The Mayor.” He became popular because of his confidence, fast jokes, and strong energy on stage. Before social media and online clips were everywhere, Chris was already performing in busy comedy clubs and appearing on national TV.
He became well known as the first host of BET’s Rap City. He also performed on HBO’s hit show Def Comedy Jam, which helped many comedians grow their careers. His story is about hard work, big performances, and years of making people laugh. Now, let’s learn more about his journey and success in comedy.
Chris Thomas took another big step in his career when he performed on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. The show was very popular and helped many African-American comedians get noticed. He, not only as a comedian but also as a writer, graced the show with both talents on the national stage. The show was a stepping stone in his career, helping him to become a well-known and respected figure in the comedy world.
Chris Thomas is well-known for his highly energetic and daring comedic style. He gets along well with the audience using witty jokes, hilarious impersonations, and comedy performances on some of the largest stages in the country.
The Host: Nicolina Nicthe
There is something special about a good host. A host makes you feel at home. A host guides you through the night. A host makes sure you have fun. On June 27, 2026, one woman will do all of that. Her name is Nicolina Nicthe. She will be the host for an event called #DCCJS2.
If you are planning to come, this blog will tell you everything you need to know. And if you are just curious, keep reading. You will learn why a good host matters and why Nicolina is the right person for this job.
The style here is simple and real. There are no big words or confusing jokes. It feels like a normal person talking in a friendly way that everyone can understand.
People who have watched her say she is calm and easy to listen to. She does not try to be too loud or over the top. She smiles, listens, and makes people feel relaxed.
With time, she has learned how to handle different situations. If something goes wrong, like a mic not working or someone being late, she stays calm and keeps the audience engaged. Sometimes she even turns these moments into something light and a bit funny.
Eddie Stephens:
It's a bit of an unlikely story, honestly. A bloke from the UK planting roots in New Mexico, of all places, and becoming a beloved fixture in the local comedy world. But that's exactly what Eddie did, and if you've ever seen him perform, you understand why it worked.
His comedy isn't polished in a way that feels manufactured. It's messy in the right places. It touches on parenting, anxiety, married life, dark humor, and the stuff most of us think about at 2am but would never say out loud. Eddie says it out loud. Loudly. And with a British accent, which somehow makes it both more charming and more unsettling at the same time.
He once described his own style perfectly; he leads his audience "on a journey of paranoid self-discovery that can never be unheard. " That's not a line a publicist wrote. That's a man who genuinely knows what he's doing on stage.
AJ Martinez:
Have you ever met someone who is funny and can play beautiful music? That is rare, right? Most comedians just tell jokes. Most musicians just play their instruments. But every once in a while, you find a performer who can do both. And they do both very, very well.
AJ is a college-trained musician and actor. That means he did not just wake up one day and decide to be funny. He studied his craft. He learned music the right way, in a classroom and on a stage.
His resume is honestly shocking for a comedian. Most comedians start in small, dark clubs. And AJ has done that too. But he has also done things that most musicians only dream about.
Event Date:
06-27-26
Event Time:
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM MT
Location:
New Mexico African American Performing Arts Center
310 San Pedro Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Contact Person:
Mr. Dino S. Hall
(phone: 1-888-258-0975)
Details:
Below is the officail video of the event:
https://bit.ly/DCCJS2