Comedy Show at The Lost Paddle

Get ready to laugh your mountain-loving heart out! Join us at The Lost Paddle for a night of stand-up comedy featuring Lee Mays, Mandee McKelvey, Jesse Pimpinella and Cody Cannon. We’re bringing the laughs to the New River Gorge with a lineup of top-notch comics guaranteed to keep you cracking up all night long.

Grab your friends, order a round of your favorite drinks, and settle in for a hilarious evening of good times, great food, and even better jokes. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this is the perfect excuse to kick back and have some fun.

Don’t miss out—Comedy Night at The Lost Paddle is sure to be one for the books!

Lee Mays embodies working-class comedy, Hailing from Richwood, Ohio, his blue-collar roots and sharp wit have propelled him onto national platforms, including appearances on TMZ Live, E! News, and features in The Huffington Post and Yahoo. Lee’s comedic style is characterized by condescending, rapid-fire, and self-deprecating humor, often laced with wordplay and biting social commentary.
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Lee’s journey into comedy began unconventionally. After sharing humorous content online, he caught the attention of peers who encouraged him to take the stage. Lee honed his craft at musical open-mic nights in Huntington, WV, eventually leading to his breakout performance in Chillicothe, Ohio. This pivotal moment paved the way for him to host The Whiskey River Comedy Showcase in South Point, OH, where he showcased both national touring comics and regional talents.
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Throughout his career, Lee has performed at notable venues such as the Columbus and Newport Funny Bones, Wiley’s Comedy Club, The Funny Stop Comedy Club, and The Marion Palace Theater. He has opened for renowned comedians including Donnie Baker, Etta May, Greg Hahn, and Costaki Economopoulos. His performances are known for being edgy yet accessible, avoiding content that’s too crude—comparable to what you’d hear on prime-time TV.

Mandee McKelvey was recently named one of the 50 best undiscovered comics in the country by Thrillist, and it’s not hard to see why.  As one of the midwest’s most acclaimed stand-up comedians, Mandee is revered for her ability to spin tragedy into comedy.

Mandee recently headlined the first ever MiddleGround Comedy Festival and Columbus Comedy Festival, as well as filming her first comedy special.  She was named a breakout performer at Limestone Comedy Festival. She has recently featured for Whitney Cummings, Michelle Wolf, Hannah Berner, Michael Ian Black, Laurie Kilmartin, Tig Notaro, Todd Barry, and Anthony Jeselnik.  Her one-woman show, My Left Boob, received the Underdog Award for it’s sold-out debut at the 2019 IndyFringe and Kansas City’s Best of Fringe award in 2022 and 2023.

Mandee produces the celebrated roast show Character Assassination and the storytelling show We Still Like You.

The Hot Mess himself, Jesse Pimpinella, is a whirlwind of hilarity and heart, touring nationwide with his signature blend of storytelling, pop culture wit, and lovable chaos. From awkward encounters to indecisive moments, Jesse turns life’s missteps into comedy gold, earning him appearances on Amazon Prime, Spotify, and Roku TV.

His hit comedy specials, Hot Mess and Spooky, are streaming on Roku TV, Fawesome, Relay, Slash TV, with both album versions topping Amazon’s #1 charts. Offstage, Jesse spreads joy through Good Medicine Productions, delivering uplifting performances to children’s hospitals.

Whether in a packed theater or a hospital room, Jesse Pimpinella leaves audiences doubled over in laughter—and always hungry for more!

Cody Cannon is a stand up comedian, father, podcaster, and Wild Man Extraordinaire based out of the hills of Morgantown WV. He’s performed on some of the biggest stages across the country opening for acts like Hannibal Buress, Kyle Kinane, Sam Tallent, and Beth Stelling. Cody produces shows across West Virginia with the goal of bringing the best acts to the mountain state. Cody is Cohost of Comics and Chronic podcast. When not performing comedy he is spending time with his son, working as a pastry chef, or hooting and hollering at volumes heard around the globe.

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