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John Cooper Clarke is the Bard of Salford and, possibly the funniest man in showbiz. His poetry is from the street and his jokes from the working mens clubs. He began performing around Manchester as opener for bands such as Buzzcocks, the Fall and Joy Division, in the punk era and hasn't stopped since.

His rapid fire delivery can be heard, backed by The Invisible Girls, on classic albums such as Snap Crackle and Bop, and his book and film Ten Years In an Open Necked Shirt. His best known tracks include Evidently Chicken Town and Beasley Street. Both observations on the grimness of growing up in post war Salford.

JCC has been namechecked as a massive influence by  the Arctic Monkeys and his works introduced to a whole new generation of fans.  John is the rightful headliner to the first Salford Festival of Music Comedy!

For videos. poems, audio clips and more go to John Cooper Clark's website here.

CP Lee is a maverick performer, his seminal band Alberto y Los Trios Paranois were hugely influential in the late 70s, combing pop humour with great music.

Find out more at CP Lee's official website here.

The Salford Sheiks deliver rock standards with and Eastern twist.

Gideon Conn is a local singer songwriter who is making a big name for himself  with his quirky, humurous songs. His style is unique and he will go far. His first album arrives soon.

Watch Gideon Conn at his myspace page.

This will be a night of classic music and comedy for all!