Ari DeSano Art Portfolio

I write, produce, and perform on old time radio broadcast variety show (podcast)  called The Hour of Misery and Light Entertainments hosted by Odious Ari and with ridiculous guests that I voice, myself. Odious and guests (pigeons, tap dancers, time traveling minotaurs, etc.) take on difficult issues like aging, loss, overpopulation, and the absence of inherent meaning in life.

I’ve performed at show and venues like Planet Queer at Akbar, Gay D.D. at ArtShare, We Choose Art at The Montalban Theater, Cabaret Con-Sensual and Wigout at Three Clubs, Carnival at the End of the World Fais Do-Do, HM 157, The Cicada Club, Steve Allen Theater, and The Electric Lodge in Los Angeles, as well as clubs in London and Berlin.

I’ve played accordion with a number of Los Angeles bands from 2008-2017 and appeared on a few albums. Performed at The Echo, The Regent, Steve Allen Theater, Coffee Gallery Backstage, Villains Tavern, Lot 1 Cafe, art galleries, and street festivals.

I’ve performed in many city festivals around Los Angeles including Valley Pride, Our L.A. Voices, West Hollywood’s One City One Pride, the L.A. Art Walk, and the Venice Art Walk.

I co-produce and co-host theatrical events showcasing talented musicians, dancers, magicians, and performance artists.