Last year I saw Des Clarke live for the first time and expected much. However I left then a little disappointed. What a difference 12 months make, this time playing to a packed out Pleasance Cavern, Clarke was on fire from the onset. He has a huge following of Scots, probably partly down to his TV exposure North of the Border and a lot of his material is very Scottish orientated. However he is an inclusive chappie, speaking to his audience and genuinely welcoming them to Scotland, the Fringe but especially his gig. Desire is the theme of this years extravaganza and he lists a few of the desires, or dreams he had as a lad, probably many the same as most young men, collects a number of ideas from the audience to run with and before anyone was aware he was drawing to a close. Clarke seems a very personable young man, has some great material and is really at home when playing live, All in all it was a great hour spent and I can only suggest that you get your ticket at once. This guys rocks! *****