Erin Harkes is a stand-up comedian and musician based in Upstate New York. She has been passed at NYCC and as a feature Funny Bone comedy clubs across the country. With just over a decade of experience, Erin has had the privilege of opening for renowned comedians such as Mark Normand, Craig Robinson, and Demetri Martin. Her career also includes the release of two comedy albums and a YouTube special with one more on the way!
Wanting to stay local and not face rejection in a major city, Harkes created more opportunities in the upstate area producing multiple regular comedy shows including Women Aren’t Funny (a monthly all female line up in Saratoga), Chicks Are Funny (at the Albany and Syracuse Funny Bones, with occasional appearances of the showcase in Hartford and Richmond. Harkes has been regularly voted “Best Comedian in the Capital Region” by throngs of folks unable to remember anyone else’s name.
In 2023, Erin launched her podcast, Mistress of None, where she discusses her multifaceted career as a musician, comedian, writer, event planner, cookie baker, road biker, jigsaw puzzle master and how she struggles with what to do in her free time. Through the podcast, Erin offers insights into the diverse directions her creativity takes her, providing listeners with an in-depth look at her unique approach to her craft.
Erin recently revived the decade long defunct Metroland, taking on the roles of editor-in-chief and publisher for this respected arts and entertainment newspaper. Her leadership marks an exciting new chapter for the publication and highlights Erin’s versatility within the creative industry.
Wanting to stay local and not face rejection in a major city, Harkes created more opportunities in the upstate area producing multiple regular comedy shows including Women Aren’t Funny (a monthly all female line up in Saratoga), Chicks Are Funny (at the Albany and Syracuse Funny Bones, with occasional appearances of the showcase in Hartford and Richmond. Harkes has been regularly voted “Best Comedian in the Capital Region” by throngs of folks unable to remember anyone else’s name.
In 2023, Erin launched her podcast, Mistress of None, where she discusses her multifaceted career as a musician, comedian, writer, event planner, cookie baker, road biker, jigsaw puzzle master and how she struggles with what to do in her free time. Through the podcast, Erin offers insights into the diverse directions her creativity takes her, providing listeners with an in-depth look at her unique approach to her craft.
Erin recently revived the decade long defunct Metroland, taking on the roles of editor-in-chief and publisher for this respected arts and entertainment newspaper. Her leadership marks an exciting new chapter for the publication and highlights Erin’s versatility within the creative industry.
Kelly MacFarland is a stand-up comedian, writer and actress. Kelly is cute, relatable, and totally magnetic. She delivers a performance with best-friend energy, leaving you with the urge to invite her to dinner. The comedy is bold, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt. Kelly brings deeply relatable stories about love, loss, and everything in between. Perfect for audiences who love comedy with brains, edge, and heart. Kelly has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, the Today Show, AXS Gotham Comedy LIVE, Up Early Tonight on Hulu, Dry Bar Comedy, Don’t Tell Comedy and Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home at the Boston TD Garden. Check out Kelly’s comedy special, Wit Happens, streaming now on Prime Video. She has several comedy albums available on iTunes and can be heard on SiriusXM radio.
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