Big fan. Saw him a couple of years ago at The Ipswich Regent and it was truly one of the best gigs I've ever been too. I think I first became aware of him when he did Jonathon Ross's Friday night BBC TV show (which gives you some idea of how long ago that was...) and did a bespoke number about Jane Goldman. Subsequently he even made musicals tolerable ("When I Grow Up" from Matilda was a particular showstopper when sung by an adult human male) and his series 'Upright' (Sky) was a must-watch at Kirk Towers. So, yes, I've heard of him.  

He's been a big name on the comedy circuit for about two decades, Alan.

Jules

Brilliant!

Jules

Tim Minchin.

This artist is totally new to me. I  went with a friend who is a wheelchair user so I got in free.

I enjoyed the  evening. The combination of humour/ anecdote and music isn't something i'm used to. I liked some of the songs and the band played very well.
 
How 'big' is TM?   Any fans on here?

There is a song on the new Half Man Half Biscuit album called Record Store Day.
It contains the following couplet:

'Oh, I do like to re-release me B-sides/
I do like an overpriced LP'

 

Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute tonight in Barnoldswick.

That's a shame too. I also like that album a lot.

Sad to read that and unfortunately he's not alone in quitting music for something that provides a more steady income.

Ewan McLennan released a few albums, including a collaboration with George Monbiot, but I read that he just couldn't make ends meet so was giving up trying to make a living as a professional musician. Shame, as his album Storied Still Untold is one of my favourite folk records from recent years. His last postings on FB were in 2020.

Thanks ColinB. Following up from that article, I went to the Kickstarter page for the album he wanted to create out of his Corona collaborations, and the last update on it was from Aug 2020 when he said he couldn't finish it to his satisfaction and was having to refund people, and giving up music:

"When I started this fundraiser I was fairly optimistic about the future for the music scene. I thought that we'd potentially be returning to venues in some capacity by now, and that this year would merely be a blip (however big a blip.) I've come to realise that there is still no end in sight, which has led me to question my future in a big way. Ultimately, I've decided that I need more stability in my life than that which a full-time career in music could offer me. So there are going to be big changes for me which will impact this album. I'll be starting to work every day which will leave practically no time to finish this album. Also, it's been extremely hard to stay motivated when I won't have a gig for at least 6/7 months. The idea of being a musician or working on anything music related has become a struggle, to be honest."

So it does look as if he has moved away from music making.

Tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm : Scattering The Roots with Dan Ogus...two hours of the finest folk, roots, blues, etc...plenty of etc...

I've explored my cavernous musical vaults to bring you some excellent music both new and vintage every Wednesday evening from 9pm 'til 11pm.

The next show goes out tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm (after Express FM Country), featuring the following artists :

Eagles, Dr John, Roger McGuinn, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, William Fitzsimmons, Cash Wilson, Tamberlin, Gerry Spehar, Joy Williams, Jess Klein, Afton Wolfe, Fever Fever, Adrianne Lenker, Nels  Andrews, Copperhead County, Morning Bear, Asher Austin, PJ Wright, Jason Ringenberg, Sean McConnell, Dylan LeBlanc, Ben Sollee, Sam Lewis...

Listen tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm on Express FM, on DAB and online here :
https://www.expressfm.com/programmes/scattering-the-roots/