In his New York Times review, Stephen Holden wrote "If Joan Rivers were a Manhattan-based cabaret artist, her act might well resemble that of Jamie deRoy, a singer and comedian who appeared at Caroline's at the Seaport on Monday".
[7] Guest entertainers have included Christina Bianco, Mike Birbiglia, E. Clayton Cornelious, John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey and Haley Swindal,[29] Larry Gatlin, Tonya Pinkins, Lewis Cleale, Daisy Jopling, and Caroline Rhea,[30] Melissa Errico, Barbara Fasano, Michael Garin, Daniel Rodriguez, and Michael Somerville,[31] among others.
[32] Jamie deRoy & friends variety shows are directed by Barry Kleinbort, and musical director Ron Abel.
[33] Jamie deRoy & friends have appeared at Birdland,[34] The Metropolitan Room,[35] Laurie Beechman, West Bank Cafe,[36] and Feinsteins 54 Below.
In 2001, "Grateful" The Songs of John Bucchino by Jamie deRoy & Friends won the MAC statuette[41] for Cabaret in the recording category for various artists.