Video Interview: Ansonia Standup Comedian Pat Oates

Pat Oates!

ANSONIA — Pat Oates is a standup comic who has appeared on WPLR, ​“Who Are These Podcasts,” and Compound Media.

Oates is determined to bring live comedy to the Valley, and he’s doing it through organizing open mic & regular shows at Retro Grub & Pub and RiverWalk Social, both on Elizabeth Street in downtown Derby.

Oates has a ​“birthday show” at Retro on Oct. 15 with John Romanoff. Click here for tickets.

Plus he’s started an open mic at Retro every Thursday. Sign ups start at 7:30 p.m., first act goes on at 8 p.m. There’s no cover or drink minimum. 

He’s also talking about an open mic once a month at RiverWalk Social.

Click the video below to watch Oates talk comedy.

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