The Wise Guys are none other than the "Hit Man" Vinnie Coppola and "Nice Guy" Steve Mingolla.  Their story begins, not as a couple of wise guys, but as two average Joe comedians.  Sure they were funny, Italian and good looking (each in his own right).  Both guys headlined comedy clubs and theaters from coast to coast for years.  For the money, you could not find two better acts with that much gorgeous hair anywhere!

Eventually, on a chance engagement, a couple of goodfellas would join families.  It was the summer of 2000 at the Atlantis Resort in, where else?.. the Bahamas baby! It was a comedy concert event staring both Vinnie Coppola and Steve Mingolla.  The show rocked!  The next day, they were both sipping on martinis and scuba diving with sharks (True Story).

Vinnie Coppola, AKA the Hit Man, bom in south Florida of 100 Italian blood, has been touring the country for thirteen years.  He wears his heritage like a badge of honor.  His show is sprinkled with his unmistakable lineage even when the material has nothing to do with being Italian.  Vinnie's comedy is a smooth blend of observational wit and light-hearted sarcasm presented in his own inimitable manner and it is this style that has made him popular.

Nice Guy Steve Mingolla is, simply put, a nice guy.  (Unless, of course, your check bounces.)  He has been in the business since 1987, where he started out as a doorman at the world famous Comedy Store in Hollywood, California.  Steve's act is a definite burst of New York attitude mixed in with a bit of Southern hospitality.  He actually coined the phrase, "How you doin?" back in 1979'.  His wacky authenticity, loaded with an arsenal of characters and voices (not to mention a slew of topics), gives his show universal appeal.  Though many comedians have become quite successful through the use of explicit language and content, Steve is a clean act, definitely.  But, he ain't no saint.

Separately, the Hit Man Vinnie Coppola and Nice Guy Steve Mingolla are extraordinary headliners.  Together as the Wise Guys they are unbeatable.  Their show has been requested back time and time again.  Both have been killing across the country for years and have now joined forces to produce a high energy, original show that has been delighting audiences all over the world.  They also wrote, produced, and performed a hit holiday song on CD entitled "The Wise Guys Twelve Days of Christmas" that can be heard on radio stations every Christmas Season.

In addition to working special events, the Wise Guys perform in numerous comedy clubs and theaters across the U.S.  Some of their favorite venues and return engagements are the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas, Comedy off Broadway in Lexington, KY, the Comedy Catch, Chattanooga, The Stardome, Birmingham, Al and the Comedy Zones located throughout the country.  And, this past February, the Wise Guys were the main event at a Valentine's Holiday Weekend in Greenville, SC.

The Wise Guys have appeared on radio shows throughout the country such as the John Boy and Billy Big Show and Rick and Bubba.  They are also part of a television special featuring James Gregory called Liars and Legends on Turner South.

Nice Guy Steve Mingolla has performed in 32 states including Alaska and Hawaii.  He also spent two weeks in Europe doing shows for military personnel.  Most show were on Naval installations for Marines and sailors covering Madrid and Rota Spain, Naples Italy, Sardegna, Sigonella Sicily and Greece, just to name a few.

Being able to perform "clean" has also landed him several corporate and Special Events at some rather large venues.  Some of these include The North Charleston Performing Arts Center, Roanoke Civic Center, Albany Civic Center and, most recently, the "John Boy and Billy Comedy Classic" at the Grove Park Resort in Asheville, NC.  Steve's also done several engagements for companies such as The Weather Channel, Auburn Alumni, PFG Foods, the West Georgia Board of Realtors and the American Heart Association.

The Hitman, Vinnie Coppola, has performed throughout the country and has also been featured in some rather prestigious venues.  Some of these include the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, the Coral Springs Civic Center and the Gunter Theater.

Some of Vinnie's nightclub performances include the famous Pips Comedy Club in Brooklyn, NY, the Punchline in Atlanta, GA, Charlie Goodnights in Raleigh, NC and the Stardome in Birmingham, AL.  He has also appeared on TNN and Comedy Central's Third Annual All Stars Event.