Hangtime Comedy Night

Join us for our first comedy night of the season! Homebrewed Comedy and host Mike Peters get the show started at 7pm. The kitchen will be serving up delicious food and as always, there will be plenty of wine and local craft brews!

This is a free event! No tickets or reservations required.

About the comedians:

Jesse Winterhalter
Jesse Winterhalter is comedian from Buffalo N.Y. In addition to headlining his own shows, he worked with some of the country's best comics, including Colin Quinn, Big Jay Oakerson, Robert Kelly, Kurt Metzger and many others. He’s performed at The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, N.Y., and a variety of comedy clubs around the country. He is also on the "Bourbon Legends" podcast and runs a weekly show at Milkies on Elmwood.

Eric Basile
Eric Basile has been performing stand-up comedy in Western New York since 2016. They have worked with comedians such as Brian Netzel, Gab Bonesso and was once told by James Earl Jones that they look like “a Chekhov character.” Basile is hosting a variety show called Endless Laughter, featuring a mix of comedians, rock bands and the occasional disgruntled roadie storming the stage mid-show. When not performing, Basile enjoys drawing really cool pictures of really cool skulls.

Mike Peters
Mike Peters, a Binghamton comedian, specializes in self-deprecating, observational humor. A contributor for Funny or Die, Peters is the founder of Homebrewed Comedy. He hosts at the Syracuse Funny Bone and Wise Crackers in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and won the Utica Brews Laugh Contest and Uptown Roast Battle. He’s opened for Super Troopers’ Rabbit, Erik Stolhanske, Gilbert Gottfried and Greg Fitzsimmons. Peters produces shows all over New York and hosts his weekly podcasts, On the Mic with Mike Peters and It’s About Time: A Sopranos Watch Podcast.

Join us for a Valentine's Comedy Night at Treleaven on Wednesday, February 14 at 8pm. Tickets are $20 per person and are sold in quantities of 2, 4, or 8. Homebrewed Comedy has a great lineup featuring Steve Wrigley of New Zealand to headline the show.

Dinner Reservations:

If you plan on coming for dinner prior to the show, reservations are required as seating is limited. Dinner is available from 5:00-7:30pm. Please give the winery a call at 315-364-5100 to speak to someone about reserving a table for dinner. From 7-9pm we will be offering a smaller, tapas-style menu for small bites during the show.

Don't miss out on an incredible night! Raise a glass & ring in the New Year with us by laughing the night away! We are excited to welcome Homebrewed Comedy to Treleaven Wines on Sunday, Dec. 31 for a special New Year's Eve Comedy show. Tickets are $20 and are sold in quantities of 2, 4, 6, or 8.

Show begins at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. If you plan on coming for dinner prior to the show, reservations are required as seating is limited. Dinner is available from 5:00-7:30pm. Check out our delicious New Year's Menu courtesy of Simply Cookie's Kitchen. Please give the winery a call at 315-364-5100 to speak to someone about reserving a table for dinner. From 7-9pm we will be offering a smaller, tapas-style menu for small bites during the show.

Join us for our final comedy show under The Hangtime on Thursday, September 21 Homebrewed Comedy and host Mike Peters get the show started at 7pm. The kitchen will be serving up delicious food and as always, there will be plenty of wine and local craft brews!

About the comedians:

Paul Spratt (headliner) has worked in clubs in the tri-state area and scored well in comedy competitions and festivals. Before moving to New York, Spratt began honing his craft in Scranton, Pa. Spratt recorded his first full-length comedy album, “F**k Yeah! Paul’s Here,” in 2017. He’s been featured on Comcast and Sirius XM. He performs at comedy clubs all over the East Coast and is a regular at the Funny Bones in Hartford, Conn., and Albany, N.Y., and Wise Crackers in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Ryan Garcia

Ryan Garcia is a Rochester-based comic who's performed all over the area in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and New York City. He won R.I.T.'s Funniest Comic in 2019, performed at sold-out Fringe Festival shows and was a semifinalist in Rochester's Funniest Person in 2019. Hot, humble, and good at writing his own bios, Garcia can be seen performing on shows all over the state, including Rochester's Comedy at the Carlson.

Kai VonDoom 

Kai VonDoom’s likeability, work ethic and ability to find humor in taboo subjects have helped her become a staple in the Rochester comedy scene. She’s opened for Orlando Jones, Shuli Egar and Justin Lawson, and she could write a novel based on the DMs she’s gotten from creepy guys.

Join us for a free comedy show under The Hangtime on Thursday, August 17! Homebrewed Comedy and host Mike Peters get the show started at 7pm. The kitchen will be serving up delicious food and as always, there will be plenty of wine and local craft brews!

About the comedians:

Sean Day (headliner)

Sean Day is a Rochester comedian and former co-host of Hate This Podcast. Working consistently in Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse, Day is becoming an area favorite. He was named Rochester’s Funniest Person in 2019 and is a regular at Comedy at the Carlson. Day has opened for Harland Williams and Tim Meadows. 

Abdul Hadi

The funniest Ethiopian you've ever met, Abdul Hadi is a favorite in Syracuse. He won the Comedy and Chill competition in Syracuse, reached the semifinals of Rochester’s Funniest Person in 2021, hosts at the Syracuse Funny Bone and brings a pleasant mix of self-deprecating humor and a love of the finer things in life -- like Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Hadi is able to make even the simplest things in life funny. 

Stephen Brown

Stephen Brown is a comedian from Binghamton who is way too open for his own good. A former musician and a father of three boys, Brown is a fantastic story-teller with years of ammunition. He’s able to turn the most embarrassing situations in his life into comedic currency for everybody to enjoy

Join us for a free comedy show under The Hangtime on Thursday, July 20! Homebrewed Comedy and host Mike Peters get the show started at 7pm. The kitchen will be serving up delicious food and as always, there will be plenty of wine and local craft brews!

About the comedians:

Ellen Doyle (headliner)

Ellen Doyle was raised in Scranton and currently resides in Los Angeles. She’s been featured on stages across the United States, including The World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles and the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. She performed at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, the World Series of Comedy and headlines shows all across the country – really putting that dance degree to good use.

Andy Kuhn

A Rochester comedian, Andy Kuhn has performed all over the northeastern United States. A new dad and a familiar face in the Rochester scene, Kuhn has hosted shows for Pat McGann and Shane Gillis and worked with Andrew Schulz, Jessimae Peluso, Dov Davidoff and Rich Voss. He uses his dark humor to the recreational activities of his past with his responsibilities as a father beautifully. 

Marc Hoover

Marc Hoover got his start in stand-up in 2019 and has been one of the hardest-working comedians in Binghamton ever since. A member of the Army for six years, a former police officer and now a part of the National Guard, Hoover is armed with a life’s worth of stories and he’s finally found an outlet that doesn’t include a gun and a haircut. You don’t need to salute him. A few chuckles will do.

Join us for a free comedy show under The Hangtime on Thursday, June 15! Homebrewed Comedy and host Mike Peters get the show started at 7pm. The kitchen will be serving up delicious food and as always, there will be plenty of wine and local craft brews!

About the comedians:
Dario Joseph (headliner)
Dario Joseph got his start in comedy in 2011 and worked all through New York City for four years before coming back to Rochester. Joseph has opened for Brian Posehn, Ari Shaffir, Kurt Braunholer and Iliza Shlesinger and performs anywhere he can. He was Rochester’s Funniest Person in 2014 and was a Cleveland Comedy Festival Finalist in 2016. Joseph produces shows in the Rochester area and he’s the co-host of the podcast Refined Taste with Dario and Chris.

Bill Lake
A former contributing writer for David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, Bill Lake is a host at the Syracuse Funny Bone, performed yearly at the Binghamton Comedy Crawl and is a founder of the Boho Comedy Club in Binghamton. He’s performed at the Salem Comedy Festival, the Rubber City Festival, the Asheville Comedy Festival, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival, the Plano Comedy Festival and North Carolina Comedy Festival. One of Binghamton’s strongest comedians, Lake uses his smart writing to entertain audiences all over the upstate area. He made the finals of Buffalo’s Funniest Person in 2021.

Greg Owens
Greg Owens is a Philadelphia transplant who moved to western New York to raise his family. He’s been entertaining audiences with his sardonic takes on suburban life, teenagers and middle age ever since. He recently left the corporate world because making laughs is way more enjoyable than making money. Owens has featured for Bobby Collins, Bobby Slayton, Jimmy Shubert, Moody McCarthy and Earl David Reed

Join us for a Valentine's Comedy Night at Treleaven on Tuesday, February 14 at 8pm. Tickets are $20 per person and are sold in quantities of 2, 4, 6, or 8. Homebrewed Comedy has a great lineup featuring Karen Rontowski to headline the show.

Dinner Reservations:

The kitchen will be offering a specialty Valentine's menu prior to the show. The cost of dinner is $65 per person and includes an appetizer, soup or salad, main entree, and dessert. Please call the winery if you wish to make a reservation for dinner.

**SOLD OUT**

Raise a glass & ring in the New Year with us by laughing the night away! We are excited to welcome Homebrewed Comedy to Treleaven Wines on Saturday, Dec. 31 for a special New Year's Eve Comedy show. Tickets are $20 and are sold in quantities of 2, 4, 6, or 8.

Show begins at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. If you plan on coming for dinner prior to the show, reservations are required as seating is limited. Dinner is available from 5:00-7:30pm. Check out our delicious New Year's Menu courtesy of Simply Cookie's Kitchen. Please give the winery a call at 315-364-5100 to speak to someone about reserving a table for dinner. From 7-9pm we will be offering a smaller, tapas-style menu for small bites during the show.

Mike Peters (host), a Binghamton comedian, specializes in self-deprecating, observational humor. A contributor for Funny or Die,Peters is the founder of Homebrewed Comedy. He hosts at the Syracuse Funny Bone, won the Utica Brews Laugh Contestand Uptown Roast Battle and opened for Super Troopers’ Rabbit, Erik Stolhanske, and Gilbert Gottfried. Peters producesshows all over New York and hosts his weekly podcast, On the Mic with Mike Peters.

Stephen Brown is a comedian from Binghamton who is way too open for his own good. A former musician and a father of three boys, Brown is a fantastic story-teller with years of ammunition. He’s able to turn the most embarrassing situations in his life into comedic currency for everybody to enjoy. 

Cindy Arena, a Rochester comedian has only been at it a couple of years, but she's already made a name for herself. A regular at Comedy at the Carlson, Arena was named the Funniest Person in Rochester in 2018. A semifinalist in Buffalo's Funniest in 2019, Arena has opened for Dana Goldberg and Marcella Arguello.

Paul Kozlowski is one of the most unique voices on the local comedy scene. A Cortland native, Kozlowski came up through the Boston comedy scene and worked in New York City and Los Angeles, making appearances in the Shakes the Clown and Punchline movies and on television in "The Chris Rock Show," "Mr. Show with Bob and David" and "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist," along with writing for "The Wayne Brady Show," "Johnny Bravo and "The Jon Stewart Show." He also produces the must-listen podcast, Look Who Showed Up. There's no telling what'll come out of Kozlowski's mouth. But you won't be able to look away.

Mike Peters (host), a Binghamton comedian, specializes in self-deprecating, observational humor. A contributor for Funny or Die,Peters is the founder of Homebrewed Comedy. He hosts at the Syracuse Funny Bone, won the Utica Brews Laugh Contestand Uptown Roast Battle and opened for Super Troopers’ Rabbit, Erik Stolhanske, and Gilbert Gottfried. Peters producesshows all over New York and hosts his weekly podcast, On the Mic with Mike Peters.

Becky Wiggins is a comedian in Rome, N.Y. She’s a regular at the Uptown Theater and the Hub in Utica and runs the open mic at Chris’ Grub and Pub in Rome. A realtor in her daily life, Wiggins is always good for a laugh on any stage she touches. 

Justin Jackson is one of the strongest comedians in the Syracuse area. A regular host at the Funny Bone, Jackson performed at the Cape Fear Comedy Festival in Wilmington, N.C., hosted the 2019 Binghamton Comedy Crawl and has worked in Michigan and South Carolina. During his circuitous journey across the country, Jackson has delighted audiences all over with his clever takes on the world around him. He’s also a co-host of The Numero Uno Show with Abdul Hadi.

Doogie Horner was a semifinalist on America's Got Talent after winning over a raucous New York City crowd. He performed on Dave Chapelle's Oddball Comedy Tour and is a frequent guest on Doug Loves Movies. He is the author of the holiday classic, A Die Hard Christmas, and has written for Wired, McSweeney’s and Fast Company. His comedy album, A Delicate Man, was an AV Club Staff Pick.

Mike Peters (host), a Binghamton comedian, specializes in self-deprecating, observational humor. A contributor for Funny or Die,Peters is the founder of Homebrewed Comedy. He hosts at the Syracuse Funny Bone, won the Utica Brews Laugh Contestand Uptown Roast Battle and opened for Super Troopers’ Rabbit, Erik Stolhanske, and Gilbert Gottfried. Peters producesshows all over New York and hosts his weekly podcast, On the Mic with Mike Peters.

Dan Mullen is one of the finest comedians in Elmira with a sharp mind and clever writing style that doesn’t disappoint an audience. With a steady stream of jokes that’ll make you think and keep you entertained, Mullen has delighted crowds all over New York. Mullen’s a regular in the Ithaca scene, was a finalist in the Funniest Person in Rochester contest in 2015 and is a contributing writer for Funny or Die. 

Shirelle Kinder also known as “Gator” has graced the Rochester comedy scene with her special brand of anecdotal humor since April. A finalist in the 2018, 2019 and 2021 Funniest Person in Rochester competitions, Gator entertains audiences with active storytelling, her complete and utter shamelessness, as well as free advice on one-upping cat-callers and unconventional funeral planning. Give her five minutes of your time and who knows what kind of knowledge you’ll walk away with?

Karen Rontowksi stand-up showcases endearing, self-effacing and intelligent characters that catch you by surprise every time. She uniquely blends comedy with her experience as a Paranormal Investigator, Tarot and reiki master. Rontowski has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Sirius Satellite Radio, Comics Unleashed, Comedy.com, Live at Gotham, Comedy Central and Mysteries of the Unexplained. You can see her Her Dry Bar Comedy special called Ridiculous Me on VidAngel.com, where it’s receiver more than 20 million views. Her second special, War and Instant Pudding, comes out in 2022.

Mike Peters (host), a Binghamton comedian, specializes in self-deprecating, observational humor. A contributor for Funny or Die,Peters is the founder of Homebrewed Comedy. He hosts at the Syracuse Funny Bone, won the Utica Brews Laugh Contestand Uptown Roast Battle and opened for Super Troopers’ Rabbit, Erik Stolhanske, and Gilbert Gottfried. Peters producesshows all over New York and hosts his weekly podcast, On the Mic with Mike Peters.

Sean Day is a Rochester comedian and co-host of Hate This Podcast. Working consistently in Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse, Day is becoming an area favorite. He was named Rochester’s Funniest Person in 2019 and is a regular at Comedy at the Carlson. Day has opened for Harland Williams and Tim Meadows

Bill Lake: A former contributing writer for David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, Bill Lake is a host at the Syracuse Funny Bone, performed yearly at the Binghamton Comedy Crawl and is a founder of the Boho Comedy Club in Binghamton. He’s performed at the Salem Comedy Festival, the Asheville Comedy Festival, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival, the Plano Comedy Festival and North Carolina Comedy Festival. One of Binghamton’s strongest comedians, Lake uses his smart writing to entertain audiences all over the upstate area. He made the finals of Buffalo’s Funniest Person in 2021.

Steve Wrigley (headliner) is a New Zealand comedian based in Rochester. Well established outside of the United States, Wrigley has appeared on several TV shows – 7Days to AotearoHa, the Comedy Gala, After Hours and World Famous with Ben & Steve with Ben Hurley. Wrigley’s become a regular face around New York since relocating, working regularly anywhere there’s a mic and a stage.

Mike Peters (host), a Binghamton comedian, specializes in self-deprecating, observational humor. A contributor for Funny or Die,Peters is the founder of Homebrewed Comedy. He hosts at the Syracuse Funny Bone, won the Utica Brews Laugh Contestand Uptown Roast Battle and opened for Super Troopers’ Rabbit, Erik Stolhanske, and Gilbert Gottfried. Peters producesshows all over New York and hosts his weekly podcast, On the Mic with Mike Peters.

Josh Wallenstein, a Binghamton native, has been performing stand-up comedy since 2018. While living in California, Josh performed at Levity Live, Ventura Harbor Comedy Club and Flappers Comedy Club. He’s also performed at the Broadway Comedy Club in New York City and the Cider Mill Stage in Endicott. Josh was active in the theatre department at Binghamton High School and will star in the play “Buyer & Cellar” in April 2022. He works as a teaching assistant at a local elementary school and is currently pursuing his teaching certification.

Sara Shipley is a quick-rising star within the Upstate, N.Y., comedy scene. The 2021 winner of Rochester’s Funniest Person, Shipley is a performance triple threat -- improvisor, actor and comedian. She’s opened for some of the biggest names in comedy, including April Macie, Tammy Pescatelli and Jim Norton. She performs stand-up regularly at Comedy at the Carlson in Rochester and at the Focus Theater with The Urge Improv team.

Dario Joseph (headliner) got his start in comedy in 2011 and worked all through New York City for four years before coming back to Rochester. Joseph has opened for Brian Posehn, Ari Shaffir, Kurt Braunholer and Iliza Shlesinger and performs anywhere he can. He was Rochester’s Funniest Person in 2014 and was a Cleveland Comedy Festival Finalist in 2016. Joseph produces shows in the Rochester area and he’s the co-host of the podcast Refined Taste with Dario and Chris.

Join us for a Valentine's Comedy Night at Treleaven on Saturday, February 12 at 8pm! Homebrewed Comedy has a great lineup featuring Ellen Doyle to headline the show. Pre-sale tickets are available to wine club members beginning Monday, January 24 at 10am (check your email for your early access code on Friday January 21). General public tickets available Wednesday, January 26 at 10am.

Ticket Options:

Tickets are available for purchase in quantities of 2, 4, or 6. When selecting your tickets, please be aware of the various types ("show only" versus "dinner reservations available").

Dinner Reservations Add On Option:

The kitchen will be offering a specialty Valentine's Menu ($55 per person includes an appetizer, soup or salad, main entree, and dessert). There is an option to add on a dinner reservation when selecting your tickets. Please keep in mind there is no cost associated with this as it is solely a dinner reservation. This option is not available for tickets labeled "show only".