Old York Cellars Welcomes Headliner: Richie Byrne!

One of the most requested comedians working today, Richie Byrne brings a unique mix of talents to the stage, combining a quick wit and New York sarcasm with the charm of an old-school storyteller. As the warm-up act for the hit series “The Dr. Oz Show” since 2009, Richie provides a dominating stage presence with one of the highest laugh-per-minute counts in the business. Richie’s comedy credits include such well-known clubs as Dangerfield’s, Carolines on Broadway and Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. He has also headlined many clubs around the country including Hilarities in Cleveland, The Ice House in Pasadena, The Borgata in Atlantic City as well as the Tropicana in Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

Feature: Kevin Israel

Kevin Israel

For over 15 years Kevin had been entertaining audiences with an act forged at his family’s dining room table, in his fraternity house, and in the halls of law school. Kevin has an act unlike any other, because it is his story and his alone. From stories of his mother, to relationships, to the reality of growing up the only Jewish kid in his school, when Kevin leaves the stage you won’t just feel that you’ve seen a great show, you’ll know you made a friend. With razor sharp wit and the ability to improvise that only a lawyer could possess – once you see him, you won’t forget him. He has appeared on NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX. and stars in his own web series, “B.R.O.’s” and cohosts the Comedy Point Radio show

Old York Cellars Welcomes Headliner: JoAnn Filan!

JoAnn Filan

Joanne Filan Growing up in New Jersey (but refusing to die there), Joanne Filan has made her way around the comedy club scene and around the comedy country. Performing at well-known places such as The Friars Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Caroline’s, Greenwich Village Comedy Club and more, not to mention a fixture in the traveling show, “The Broads of Broadway”, she is well known in the comedy world.

She consistently delivers a unique “stream of consciousness” style of humor full of random thoughts and quirky observations that keep audiences either rolling in the aisles or on the edges of their seats, anxious to hear what she has to say next. With an amazing gift for improv, razor-sharp wit, and a subtle delivery, Joanne is an unexpected gem- a comedian so able to tap into the moment that no two shows are ever alike.

Feature: John Povemo

John Povemo

A Brooklyn-born, Jersey-raised stand-up with the perfect blend of self-deprecation and optimism makes John a dynamic and unpredictable performer who’s both engaging and fun to watch as he struggles to make sense of himself and the world around him. Always open and honest, John’s charm and vulnerability on stage gives him the ability to connect with every audience, allowing each show to be original, refreshing, and funny as hell. John has been featured in the New York Times and the Asbury Park Press. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio, has been featured at the Jersey City Comedy Festival, The New York Underground Comedy Festival, The Baltimore Comedy Festival, and has appeared on Comcast On Demand’s “Young Comedians Showcase.” John has been seen on Fox TV’s ‘The Q’ with Quincy Harris, and has lent his writing talents to a variety of shows, including ESPN’s Sports Nation, Current TV’s Viewpoint with John Fugelsang, Joy Behar’s Say Anything on HLN, The Independents, and CNN Newsroom, as well as VH1’s “Best Of” series. You can hear him every month on SiriusXM on John Fugelsang’s Tell Me Everything.