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Past Comedy Appearances (PDF): 1,570; at 425 venues; in 217 cities; in all 50  US states; in 8 countries; on 1 planet... so far     Past Tour Schedules;

4:55 minute video;                Guest appearance, Wichita Loony Bin Comedy Club
Appearance #1244   Yoga           PG-16        Wichita, Kansas
6:27 minute video                                         CB Live Comedy Club
Appearance #1461 Hearing Aids;;         PG                   Phoenix, Arizona
Alzheimer's List

FUTURE APPEARANCES       (back to TOP of page)
      o = Private show or for members and their guests       * = Engagement is tentative       x = Engagement has been canceled


Local Phoenix:   (back to TOP of page)
    Thu Aug 15, 2024; 7:30pm; Stand Up Live; 50 W Jefferson St, #200; Phoenix, AZ 85003
              For FREE ADMISSION, before 7:00, tell the box office that you are there to see Arizona Lou
              Park underneath, in the CityScape Parking Garage, and the hostess will validate your stub for 3 hours of free parking.
  1. Sun Aug 18, 2024; 5:00pm; The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre; 214 W Main St; Mesa, AZ 85201 - Open Mic
  2. Wed Aug 21 2024; 7:00pm; Stir Crazy; E-206 Westgate Entertainment District; 6751 N Sunset Blvd;Glendale, AZ - open mic      
  3. Sun Aug 25, 2024; 6:30pm; The Whining Pig Ahwatukee; 5030 E Ray Rd j5; Phoenix, AZ 85044 - Open Mic
  4. Mon Sep 2, 2024; 9:00pm; Devil's Advocate; 955 E University Dr; Tempe, AZ 85281
  5. Mon Sep 9, 2024; 7pm; Almost Famous; 7419 E Indian Plaza A; Scottsdale, AZ 85251 - Open Mic
  6. Mon Sep 16, 2024; 7:00pm; The Whining Pig, Gilbert; 2512 S Val Vista Dr; Gilbert, AZ 85295 - Open Mic
  7. Mon Sep 23, 2024; 7:30pm; Tap2 Craft Beer & Wine Lounge; 745 N 114 Ave #101; Avondale, AZ 85323 - Open Mic
  8. Mon Sep 30, 2024; 8:00pm; The Joy Lush Club; 24 W Camelback Rd Suite D; Phoenix, AZ 85013 - Open Mic
  9. Wed Oct 2, 2024; 7:00pm; Stir Crazy; E-206 Westgate Entertainment District; 6751 N Sunset Blvd;Glendale, AZ - open mic      
  10. Mon Oct 7, 2024; 6:00pm; SanTan Gardens; 495 E Warner Rd #101,; Chandler, AZ 85225 - Open Mic
  11. Thu Oct 10; 7:30pm; Tempe Improv; 930 E University Dr; Tempe, AZ 85281 - New Faces 18+ w ID!
  12. Mon Oct 14, 2024; 9:00pm; Yucca Tap Room ; 29 W Southern Ave; Tempe, AZ 85282 - Mixed Open Mic
  13. Tue Oct 22, 2024; 7:30pm; Jicky Jacks (JJs); 9611 W Camelback Rd; Phoenix, AZ 85037 - Open Mic
  14. Tue Oct 29, 2024; 7:00pm; Bull Shooters; 3337 West Peoria Ave; Phoenix, AZ 85029 - Open Mic
  15. Tue Nov 5, 2024; 7:00pm; Brigett's Last Laugh; 17222 N Cave Creek Rd; Phoenix, AZ 85032 - Open Mic
  16. Tue Nov 12, 2024; 7:00pm; Brigett's Last Laugh; 17222 N Cave Creek Rd; Phoenix, AZ 85032 - Open Mic
  17. Wed Nov 13, 2024; 7:30pm; Desert Ridge Improv; 21001 N Tatum Blvd; Phoenix, AZ 85050 (18+ WITH ID)
              For FREE ADMISSION, before 7:00, tell the box office that you are there to see Arizona Lou or show this ticket on your phone.
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  18. Tue Nov 19, 2024; 7:00pm; Beer Research Institute; 213 W Main St; Mesa, AZ 85201 - Open Mic
  19. Wed Nov 27, 2024; 7:00pm; Bogeys Sports Bar & Grill; 6463 S Rural Rd; Tempe, AZ 85283 - open mic
  20. Tue Dec 3, 2024; 9:00pm; Rips Bar; 3045 N 16th St; Phoenix, AZ 85016 - open mic
  21. Wed Dec 11, 2024; 10:00pm; Casey's Woodshed Bar; 19 W Baseline Rd; Tempe, AZ 85283 -


Veterans Appreciation National Tour, 2025   (back to TOP of page)
  1. Fri Feb 21, 2025; 7:00pm; VFW Post 9791; 612 Canada Trail; Fraiser Park, CA 93225 -
  2. Sat Feb 22, 2025; 4:00pm?; American Legion Post 817; 13553 Reedley St; Panorama City, CA 91402 -
  3. Thu Feb 27, 2025; 5:00pm?; VFW Post 9657; 1990 El Rey St; Rosamond, CA 93560 -
  4. Fri Feb 28, 2025; 9:00pm; VFW Post 3000; 4342 W Ave L; Quartz Hill 93536 -
  5. Sat Mar 1, 2025; 7:00pm; VFW Post 7665; 2811 Nugget Av; Lake Isabella 93240 -


Veterans Appreciation National Tour, 2024   (Now in the history books as of Aug 4, 2024) (back to TOP of page)
           San Fernando Valley                             (back to TOP of page)
  1. Sat Mar 2, 2024; 7:00pm; American Legion Post 817; 13553 Reedley St; Panorama City, CA 91402 -
  2. Sun Mar 3, 2024; 3:00pm; American Legion Post 176; 602 Pico St; San Fernando, CA 91340 -
  3. Mon Mar 4, 2024; 3:00pm; The Hollywood Comedy; Melrose Ave; Los Angeles, CA 90038 - slotted open mic
  4. Tue Mar 5, 2024; 7:00pm; Comedy Blvd; 7924 Beverly Blvd; Los Angeles, CA 90048 - slotted open mic
         eastbound                             (back to TOP of page)
  1. Wed Apr 3, 2024; 7:00pm; The Screening Room; 127 E Congress St; Tucson, AZ 85701 - Open Mic
  2. Thu Apr 4, 2024; 7:00pm; Laffs Comedy Caffe; 2900 East Broadway; Tucson, AZ 85716 - Open Mic
  3. Fri Apr 5, 2024; 6:00pm; American Legion Post 36; 3730 Shell St; El Paso, TX 79925 -
  4. Fri Apr 12, 2024; 7:00pm; Ingram Volunteer Fire Department; 215 HWY 39 ; Ingram, TX 78025 -
  5. Sat Apr 13, 2024; 6:00pm; American Legion Post 300; 3290 Grosenbacher Rd,; San Antonio, TX 78245 -
  6. Mon Apr 15, 2024; 8:00pm; The Riot Comedy Club; 2010 Waugh Dr; Houston, TX 77006 - open mic
  7. Sat Apr 20, 2024; 7:00pm; American Legion Post 250; 10950 Dauphin Island Pkwy; Theodore, AL 36582 -
  8. Sun Apr 21, 2024; 5:00pm; American Legion Post 240; 8666 Gulf Beach Hwy; Pensacola, FL 32507 -
  9. Mon Apr 22, 2024; 8:30; Purple Parrot Tiki Bar; 13555 Perdido Key Dr; Pensacola, FL 32507 - Karaoke Guest
  10. Tue Apr 23, 2024; 7:00pm; Moonshine Saloon; 9722 US-98; Pensacola, FL 32506 - Karaoke Guest
  11. Wed Apr 24, 2024; 7:00pm; Moonshine Saloon; 9722 US-98; Pensacola, FL 32506 - Karaoke Guest
  12. Fri Apr 26, 2024; 7:00pm; VFW Post 706; 5000 Lillian Hwy; Pensacola, FL 32516 - with Josh Graves
  13. Sat Apr 27, 2024; 7:00pm; AmVets Post 292; 955 Dog Track Rd; Penscola, FL 32506 - with Josh Graves
  14. Sun Apr 28, 2024; 8:00pm; Cedar Street Social; 4 N Cedar St; Mobile, AL 36602 - with Josh Graves
  15. Fri May 3, 2024; 7:00pm; VFW Post 3016; 299 Kings Bend Rd; Selma, AL 36701 -
  16. Sat May 4, 2024; 7:00pm; American Legion Post 18; 710 West Point Pkwy; Opelika, AL 36804 -
  17. Fr May 10 2024; 6:30pm; VFW Post 4850; 3401 Veterans Drive; Jasper, AL 35501 -
  18. xSat May 11, 2024; 7:00pm; VFW Post 668; 1801 11 Ave N ; Birmingham, AL 35234 - (canceled by the venue)
  19. Fri May 17, 2024; 7:00pm; American Legion Post 88; 2663 Halls Mill Rd; Mobile AL 36606 -
  20. Tue May 21, 2024; 7:00pm; Oyster City Brewing Company; 600 Government St; Mobile, AL 36602 - Open Mic
  21. Wed May 22, 2024; 8:00pm; Phusion Comedy; Phat Sammy's; 104 Jefferson St S ; Huntsville, AL - Open Mic
  22. Thu May 23, 2024; 7:00pm; Stardome Comedy Club; Address: 1818 Data Dr; Hoover, AL (Birmingham) 35244 - Open Mic
  23. Fri May 24, 2024; 7:00pm; American Legion Post 15; 2607 Hwy 31 S; Decatur, AL 35603 -
  24. Sat May 25, 2024; 7:00pm; American Legion Post 237; 2900 Drake Av ; Huntsville AL 35805 -
  25. Wed May 29, 2024; 7:00pm; Ancillary Fermentation; 1420 Hardimont Road; Raleigh, NC 27609 - Open Mic
  26. Wed May 29, 2024; 9:00pm; Tap Yard; 1610 Automotive Way; Raleigh, NC 27604 - Open Mic
  27. Wed May 29, 2024; 11:00pm; The Haymaker; 555 Fayetteville St #115,; Raleigh, NC 27601 - Open Mic
  28. Thu May 30, 2024; 8:00pm; Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits; 2005 Fairview Rd; Raleigh, NC 27608 - Open Mic
  29. Thu May 30, 2024; 10:00pm; House of Art; 306 E Hargett St,; Raleigh, NC 27601 - Open Mic
  30. Fri May 31, 2024; 8:00pm; Vault Craft Beer; 518 West South Street; Raleigh, NC 27601 - Open Mic
  31. Fri May 31, 2024; 9:00pm; Durty Bull; 206 Broadway St #104; Durham, NC 27701 -
         eastern US                             (back to TOP of page)
  1. Mon Jun 3, 2024; between 6 & 10 am; Telephone call-in Beach 104; 104.1 MHz Jody In the Morning; Nags Head, NC -
  2. Tue Jun 4, 2024 2-4:00pm; Merch Signing for Charity Kitty Hawk Kites; 39432 NC-12; Avon, NC 27915
  3. Tue, Jun 4, 2024; 7:00pm; Comedy-n-Sunset; at Haulover; (1.6 mi S of Avon, NC) -
  4. Mon Jun 10, 2024; between 6 & 10 am; Telephone call-in Beach 104; 104.1 MHz Jody In the Morning; Nags Head, NC -
  5. Tue Jun 11, 2024 2-4:00pm; Merch Signing for Charity Kitty Hawk Kites; 39432 NC-12; Avon, NC 27915
  6. Tue, Jun 11, 2024; 7:00pm; Comedy-n-Sunset; at Haulover; (1.6 mi S of Avon, NC) -
  7. oFri Jun 14, 2024; 10:00am; Black Mountain Veterans Home; 62 Lake Eden Rd; Black Mountain, NC 28711 -
  8. Sat Jun 15, 2024; 7:00pm; American Legion Post 70; 103 Reddick Rd; Asheville, NC 28805 -
  9. Mon Jun 17, 2024; between 6 & 10 am; Telephone call-in Beach 104; 104.1 MHz Jody In the Morning; Nags Head, NC -
  10. Tue Jun 18, 2024 2-4:00pm; Merch Signing for Charity Kitty Hawk Kites; 39432 NC-12; Avon, NC 27915
  11. Tue, Jun 18, 2024; 7:00pm; Comedy-n-Sunset; at Haulover; (1.6 mi S of Avon, NC) -
  12. Mon Jun 24, 2024; between 6 & 10 am; Telephone call-in Beach 104; 104.1 MHz Jody In the Morning; Nags Head, NC -
  13. Tue Jun 25, 2024 2-4:00pm; Merch Signing for Charity Kitty Hawk Kites; 39432 NC-12; Avon, NC 27915
  14. Tue, Jun 25, 2024; 7:00pm; Comedy-n-Sunset; at Haulover; (1.6 mi S of Avon, NC) -
           westbound                             (back to TOP of page)
  1. Fri Jun 28 2024; 7:00pm; VFW Post 2819; 6850 Martins Mill Rd; Philadelphia, PA 19111 -
  2. Sat Jun 29, 2024; 6:00pm; American Legion Post 64; 1109 American Legion Rd ; Salisbury, MD 21801 -
  3. Sun Jun 30, 2024; 7:00pm; VFW Post 6759; 250 Brunners Grove Rd; Reinholds, PA 17569 -
  4. Mon Jul 1, 2024; 8:00pm; Moon Cat Comedy; 2 E Grove St.; Delmar, DE 19940 - Open Mic
  5. Fri Jul 5, 2024; 7:00pm; VFW Post 7155; 201 W 3rd Ave ; Trappe, PA 19426 -
  6. Sa Jul 6, 2024; 7:00pm; VFW Post 928; 1805 MacDade Boulevard; Folsom, PA 19033 -
  7. Sun Jul 7, 2024; 2:00pm; VFW Post 6495; 1605 Haines Rd ; Levittown, PA 19055 -
  8. oThu Jul 11, 2024; 2:00pm; Delaware Veterans Home; 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd,; Milford, DE 19963 -
  9. Fri Jul 12, 2024; 7:00pm; VFW Post 8317; 45 Shannon Hill Rd ; Benton, PA 17814 -
  10. Sat Jul 13, 2024; 7:00pm; American Legion Post 100; 7999 Elm Ave ; Glenside, PA 19038 -
  11. Sun Jul 14, 2024; 7:00pm; Kim Kooks Cafe; 3862 Terrace St; Philadelphia, PA 19128 - open mic
  12. Sun Jul 14, 2024; 8:30pm; Fergie's Pub; 1214 Sansom St; Philadelphia, PA 19107 - open mic
  13. Mon Jul 15, 2024; 7:00pm; VFW Post 3448; 119 VFW Dr ; Tobyhanna PA 18466 -
  14. Tue Jul 16, 2024; 7:00pm; VFW Post 821; 1408 W Front St; Berwick, PA 18603 -
  15. Wed Jul 17, 2024; 7:00pm; American Legion 206; 43 W 2nd St; Lansdale, PA 19446 -
  16. Thu Jul 18, 2024; 7:300pm; American Legion Post 668; 401 E Lancaster Av; Wayne, PA 19087 -
  17. Fri Jul 19, 2024; 8:00pm; American Legion Post 242; 610 E Broad St; Quakertown, PA 18951 -
  18. Sat Jul 20, 2024; 7:00pm; Parkway Theater; 644 Broadway Ave; McKees Rocks, PA 15136 -
  19. Mon Jul 22, 2024; 8:00pm; The Getaway Bar & Grill; 3049 Sussex Ave; Pittsburgh, PA 15226 - open mic
  20. Tue Jul 23, 2024; 8:00pm; Corner Cafe; 2500 S 18th St; Pittsburgh, PA 15203 - open mic
  21. Wed Jul 24, 2024; 8:00pm; Scarpaci's; 307 Shiloh St; Pittsburgh, PA 15211 - open mic
  22. Thu Jul 25, 2024; 7:00pm; Antonio's Pizzeria; 758 Brookline Blvd,; Pittsburgh, PA 15226 - open mic
  23. Thu Aug 1, 2024; 9:00pm; The Bird Comedy Theater; 103 W. 19th St; Kansas City, MO 64108 - Open Mic
  24. Sat Aug 3, 2024; 5:00pm; VFW Post 3116; 4801 W Douglas Ave; Wichita, KS 67209 -
    As of Apr 13th, 2024: 44 shows in 10 states
                  o = Only for members and their guests or private show       * = Tentative engagement       x = Engagement has been canceled


ARIZONA LOU POSTERS             (back to TOP of page)       (Separate web pages for: Past Posters and Graphic Poster Elements)
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ARIZONA LOU STAND UP COMEDY FIRSTS:       (back to TOP of page)

On-Stage Stand Up Comedy Performance: Tempe Center for the Arts, Jan 3, 2014

T-Shirt sold Dec 1, 2015 to Patric Chandler in S Tempe AZ
Patrick

Marquee, Jul 8, 2018 Mill House Pub, Mechanic Falls, ME, first 100% Lou marquee, Jul 10, 2020 in Cincinnati, OH and first theater marque Jul 29, 2023 in Mckees Rocks, PA
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Flag set presented to Lou; Jul 24, 2019
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Stage named after Arizona Lou, Nov 2, 2019, Tap Inn, Billings, MT
Stage

1,000 Shows and Roast; Nov 25, 2019; CB Live, Phoenix, AZ

Internet Show Mar 29, 2020 Opened for We All Bond Over Bombs

Merch Signing; Jun 23, 2020; Kitty Hawk Kites, in Rodanthe, NC
Merch

Three-foot poster; Aug 2, 2020; American Legion Post 69, Cincinnati
Lou in Cincinnati

Show out in a field; August 20,2020; American Legion Post 35 in Wasilla Alaska set up this stage just for my show! (spread out due to COVID-19)
Field

Five-foot poster; Dec 18, 2020; American Legion Post 54, Coolidge, AZ
Without glasses, July 3, 2021 American Legion Post 530; Greenhills, OH
Poster poster

Opening Comediation Liz Frisius; Jan 15, 2021; American Legion Post 54; Cooliedge, AZ
Liz

Certificate of Appreciation; Apr 10, 2020; VFW Post 812; El Paso, TX
certificate

Unsolicited Guest Appearance; April 22, 2021; Rail Yard; Little Rock, AR

Charged admission tickets as a headliner; July 3, 2021; American Legion Post 530; Greenhills, OH
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Name In Lights; July 12, 2021; AMVETS Post 22; Vermilion, OH
Sign

Name on a mirror; July 16, 2021; AMVETS Post 22; Vermilion, OH
Sign

Musical opening act; TJ Reno; July 24, 2021 VFW Post 3360; Defiance, OH
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Tie-died Shirt: by Tanya, Jul 30,'21 of VFW Post 2133 in Cleveland OH; purchased by Andrew Orellana, Aug 26,'21 at Improv Mania in Chandler, AZ
Tie-Died Shirt

Sweatshirt sold; Oct 21,'21 to Austin at Improv Mania; Chandler, AZ (only three exist)
Sweatshirt

Six full shows in six different cities in six days (and two states)
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Tue May 10, 2022; 7:00pm; AMVETS Post 607; Valdosta, GA 31601
Wed May 11, 2022; 7:00pm; VFW Post 6602; Hinesville, GA 31313-
Thu May 12, 2022; 7:00pm; American Legion Post 154; Tybee Island, GA 31328
Fri May 13, 2022; 7:00pm; VFW Post 3308; Tallahassee, FL 32304
Sat May 14, 2022; 7:00pm; American Legion Post 9; Jacksonville, FL 32219
Sun May 15, 2022; 3:00pm; VFW Post 660; Savannah, GA 31405

Merch Banner; May 26,'22; Moose Lodge 2412 in Mcclenny, FL
Merch Banner

Show in a public square, 5/27/22: AMVETS Post 110, Washington County Square; Sandersville, GA
Post 110

Furry Fan, Bromley Hanovich, Australian-bread Labradoodle puppy; 7/14/22
Puppy

Show Slips to include a Microposter; 9/28/22
Show Slip Show Slip

T-shirts available online (10 colors) 10/20/22
7 colors online

Swag bag: received from the Delaware Vetterans Home in Milford 7/7/23 (pictured approximately top-to-bottom, left-to-right)
  • a zippered flat-bottom bag
  • information about the Deleware Veterans Home
  • eye area heat/chill mask
  • 3' retractable measuring tape
  • foam football
  • toothpaste tube squeezer
  • foam business card holder
  • weekly pill organizer
  • chapstick
  • pens
  • sticker
  • extendable back scratcher
  • coaster
  • gummy bears
  • doggie treat
  • COVID-19 test kits
Swag

Show on Broadway ( Parkway Theater; 644 BROADWAY Ave, in McKees Rocks, PA. 7/29/23
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T-shirt with new headshot line drawing 12/20/23
7 colors online

Instagram Reel 2/2/24
Instagram

Fire House Show ( Ingram Volunteer Fire Department") 4/12/24
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Trophy: "Grand Supreme Award" from "Just Around the Corner Comedy Open Mic" at the Corner Cafe, Pittsburgh, PA 7/23/24
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Additional Videos       (back to TOP of page)
Venue Information: Video (Unedited)

79; Alive; Yoga T-Shirts Alive
The Loony Bin

Wichita, KS
Appearance #1242
August 4, 2021
Video length: 4:55
PG-16

76; Suplemnets; Gym; T-Shirts
The Winner's Circle

Salisbury, MA
Appearance #677
July 10 2018
Video length: 5:45
PG-16

Signature Old Man Routine
St Louis Funny Bone

Maryland Heights, MO
Appearance #249
April 26, 2016
Video length: 3:33
PG
EARLY VIDEOS OF LOU ON STAGE - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

RESOURCES FOR COMEDIANS:       (back to TOP of page)
Some of Lou's Favorite Comedians
Note: some of the open mics and shows in the following listings have been changed or canceled due to COVID-19.
Phoenix Comedy Open Mics is the latest list in 2022 from HeavyFeathers Productions
BadSlava is an excellent source of open mic opportunities, listed by state and city, although some of the information is out of date
comedy.openmikes.org is searchable within a radius of a US city or zip code
Comedy Festivals listed by month by badsalva.com
Classes for Stand Up Comedy in the Phoenix area.
Headshots - DIY
Comedy definitions, particularly related to Vaudeville.
Tommy Drake has sage comments on Heckling and working for a cruise line.
StandUp Comedy Rules includes good information and lots of opinions from Curt Shackelford of Washington DC.
Typing got you down? Send Rev, an audio or video of your performance and in a few hours get a TRANSRIPTION back.
Past Appearances Spreadsheet: It doesn't take long to log your appearances with Lou's template. One of his comedian friends asked for it. Here is the PDF result for Lou.
365 Tips for writing comedy by Gary Gulman

Arizona Lou about lost some fingers. PHOTOS       (back to TOP of page)

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