Well it seemed to be Scouse Night at The Fox and Grapes this month, with two of the three acts hailing from the recent City of Culture. Tony Simpson and Graham Goring warmed the crowd up nicely with some well observed humour that went down well but left enough of a gap for the headliner Nige
(Keith Carter) to come along and bring the house down. Acting the part of a Scally might not seem too original or particularly amusing but the way Nige interacted with the crowd and refused to be put off his stride by the intermittent interruptions of an inebriated interloper really struck a chord with the audience. He seemed to thrive on this adversity and the crowd went along with him. He never seemed lost for words, or a witty put-down and on this showing he would be welcome back any time.
If Stuart manges to pass on the few photos he took to The Fox I will put them up asap.
Next month we have a real treat with an act Alan has been trying to get here for two years, the brilliant and unpredictable Ian Cognito. Ian will be supported by Ray Kane. Don't miss it.
The Fox
