Tony Roney

Tony Roney at Tony Roney's at Starters Bar & Grill

Detroit comedy does not have to be discovered on a national streaming service. Tony Roney has been doing the work in the city, on television and behind the camera for years. Friday's performance is a chance to support the performer rather than simply read the credits.

Three seasons of BET’s Comic View and a win in the Miller Kings of Comedy Search are useful introductions. Roney’s career includes producing as well as performing, with credits that give comedy followers more than one way to recognize his name. If those television appearances first made you curious, seeing him in person is a way to follow the interest.

He founded The Laff Tribe, belongs to Comedy Clique, and directed and starred in the documentary Da Comic Vibe — A Tony Roney Film. That range makes him an interesting choice for someone curious about the people working within comedy. Come for the performer on this bill and the pleasure of discovering another part of his creative career.

The hometown connection is real, but the reason to go is the comedy. See Tony Roney live at Starters and give your Friday a Detroit focus.