Rich Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Mitch Benn. His musical-comedy touring show "Mitch Benn Is The 37th Beatle" was brilliant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 8 hours ago, dudewheresmybass said: His music may not be to everyone’s taste, but billy Connolly deserves a mention - a phenomenal banjo player. Indeed. He was one third, and later one half , of the Humblebums alongside Gerry Rafferty, back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, Rich said: Mitch Benn. His musical-comedy touring show "Mitch Benn Is The 37th Beatle" was brilliant. He did a cut down version of this on BBC Radio 4. Bloomin’ brilliant. Love Mitch. Fabulous parody performer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 And, of course not forgetting the converse - brilliant comedy output from a musician... Guy Pratt and his My Bass And Other Animals book and show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Watchers of " The Mask Singer" may have been surprised by Sue Perkins, who outsmarted all the Judges. I really enjoyed her performances (even though they may have been heavily edited using Tuning software. Back on topic of Comedians singing performances, how about: Kenny Lynch ..and the classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 10 hours ago, Paddy515 said: Going back in time, Mike Harding. Was brought up on Mike Harding... ”it’s hard being a cowboy in Rochdale...because people laugh, when I ride past - on our Alsatian dog...” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy515 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 33 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Was brought up on Mike Harding... ”it’s hard being a cowboy in Rochdale...because people laugh, when I ride past - on our Alsatian dog...” Used to see him live back in the day and he was just as good about 7 years ago live too. Came down to breakfast in a hotel in Harrogate one morning and in he strolled having played the theatre there the night before, still looking like a cuddly owl in his thick, home knitted multi coloured jumper!! We were amazed to see him but let him be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 10 hours ago, mike257 said: His bit in his first stand-up DVD, Cosmic Jam, on how cockney music influenced the great classical composers, is absolute brilliance. Love his musical bits. Pretty sure Bill Bailey never won Young Musician of the Year. That's a whole level or two of skill above his, much as I like him and enjoy his musical bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Such a talanted guy and a great band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, MacDaddy said: i mentioned Stewart Lee's sanctimonious Oxbridge smuggery in another thread. Nothing there to disabuse me of that notion. Although I am aware it may be his 'comedy persona' or 'act', and he may actually be a fine fellow to have a pint with. In the UK we have enjoyed a long line of comedians that have started off at Oxbridge: Python are probably the most famous. Personally I find SL challenging, thought-provoking not smug, and am a fan, just wish I could go and see him live, the gig has been cancelled at least 3 times now! Edited February 14, 2021 by yorks5stringer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Mike Harding told a good story about a booking at a club where he had to accompany a stripper. On banjo. He said she kept turning round and growling ‘faster’. Which he did, until the end when he realised that she wasn’t saying ‘faster’ but questioning his parentage. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 21 hours ago, Mykesbass said: Dudley Moore. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Then of course there’s this classic from Victoria Wood... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 How about Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepards. I saw them in Cornwall a few years ago and it was a great night. Classic punk covers in a folk style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Neil Innes. Rutle and Bonzo Dog bandsman. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 No one mentioned Jim Tavare? Not quite sure how ‘decent’ his DB playing is but form your own conclusions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 The best, and funniest musical comedy act I ever saw was the Doug Anthony All Stars. This is very, very NSFW and I very much hope the spoiler tag works... Spoiler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 13/02/2021 at 20:46, AndyTravis said: Was brought up on Mike Harding... ”it’s hard being a cowboy in Rochdale...because people laugh, when I ride past - on our Alsatian dog...” Me too. Not one of his comic songs, but I always loved this one… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Frank Skinner plays ukulele banjo, and once guested on a Fairport Convention album. Also one of the best stand ups I’ve ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Jake Thackray used to do some cracking stuff as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojo Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bpUd086Cls Edited February 15, 2021 by slojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) On 12/02/2021 at 22:43, Simon. said: Bill Bailey's musical output is always worth a look. Makes up a fair chunk of his stand-up shows, so he puts plenty of effort on to it. If you haven't seen it, his Enter Sandman is a work of genius, and his take on the Match of the Day and BBC News theme's are splendid. The thing with Bill Bailey is that I love his comedy - until he starts playing music and then, mehh. EDited to add: To be fair it's not just hime. I've never been a fan of music in comedy. Finales of the Two Ronnies, Spitting image etc .... all those: time to put the kettle on. Edited February 15, 2021 by Count Bassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 As far as 'new' music based comedians go, I really like Boothby Graffoe. He's funny, and I think his songs are really strong. My favourite though was Victor Borge- He was brilliant. If you look back at a lot of the older comedians (most of who aren't here anymore), there was a tradition of incorporating songs in their act. Most of them sung a couple of numbers, and there were a lot who even released singles or albums at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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