MC Alan had this time decided to pull a flanker with two definitely left field acts followed by a crowd pleasing mainstreamer to tap in the goals late on, ensuring a comfortable home win.
First up we had Poxy, Urban Painter and Decorator. Poxy turned out to be Salford's answer to Banksy and entertained us with sharp banter and well constructed visual aids. With a bit more exposure this guy could be attracting the attention of the big clubs before long.
Next up we had 'Sir' Richard Swan, someone who has graced the turf of The F & G earlier in his career before The Fox became involved. I had no idea what to expect, other than the word from a scout (not the Baden-Powell sort) who was present, and said "People either get Richard or they don't. There is no middle ground." Never a truer word ... I really enjoyed Mr Swan's act, which was far from the norm. I thought it was a well thought out, brave and provocative performance that had me laughing out loud. However, the alternative view from the terraces was, and I quote, "Self-indulgent crap." Anyone who can provoke such differing opinions is doing something right and whilst I may not have been in the majority on Tuesday I would like to see Richard again.
To finish off the evening we had the 'Mackem Mouth', Mark Rough. Mark concentrated on the traditional comedian's approach of straight joke-telling and apart from one baffling foray where he appeared to be bearing down on his own goal by engaging in some inadvisable personal insults he had the audience with him all the way. A consummate professional Mark read the audience well and stuck to his strengths. A real crowd pleaser who sent everyone away chuckling. And is there any better way to come away from a comedy night?
Top marks again to Alan for his hosting of the event and what a pleasure it was to welcome back our old friend, "I don't come round to your place knocking ..."
Next month's headliner is Seymour Mace so don't miss 2nd September.
The Fox
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