Gig 54. Billy Bob rides again!

Gig 54 was my first trip to James Christopher's York gig

(learn more here)

although to save you time, here's the review of my bit;


"excellent character act Pete Thompson treated us to his guitar-plucking cowboy alter-ego, Bob Thornton. It was a sparkling turn, with great gags, songs and performance."

Not a bad review, as long as no one notices that we pop down to York in what amounts to a comedian exchange programme, so I suppose James will tend to be generous. It was a good night and I was glad to air this old material again, it's a bit I would like to perfect, though it's not something I'd want to do too often or call my main act. There's too many comic cowboys about - Rich Hall's Otis lee Crenshaw, being the biggest one at the moment. I didn't do the turkey song - I think Ashley's right (see coments on last post). I had the idea and once I get an idea in my head I like to finish it, but I hadn't really thought about wether it would work as stand up. Still, you might see the turkey song attempted at the LLC - that's what it's for- and if I do it there I won't be tempted to try it out cold next time I get a proper gig.

The act will be on the podcast soon- though I forgot my recorder so I'll have to wait for James to send a copy of the tape he made. Another gem I hope to make available soon is Cal and Al performing my 'Quorn to be Wild' sketch. I never thought they'd get round to doing it, but was overjoyed to learn they'd had a shot at it in my absence. They tell me it went well - but more on that when I see the video that Cal took. So lots going on, including a few things which we'll anounce soon - feels like exciting times down at the old LLC.