John Otway, Wild Willy Barrett
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This magnetic bond still holds after more than 40 years of attempted escapes and still loved for their total in-yer-face originality, the contrast between the dead pan humour of Barrett and mad onstage antics of Otway are hilarious to watch. John's lyrical genius and Willy's outstanding musicianship (he seems to play almost every stringed instrument known to man, plus a few hybrids of his own making!)
For any Otway/Barrett virgins out there who don't know what to expect, be prepared for everything from bare-chested theremin playing to wah wah wheelie bin as the duo jump from one hit and 40 near misses to another: An amazing and irreverent performance by two master entertainers.
On this evening, they're being ably supported by up-and-coming local act Small Dogs Bite an original, eccentric trio of misfits welding Ian Dury-esque musings on life, growing old, boots and elephants with accessible, post-punk musicality.
John Otway
John first achieved notoriety with his eye-watering performance on Old Grey Whistle Test and subsequent hit single 'Really Free' in 1977. A heady mix…
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Wild Willy Barrett
Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and songwriter best known for his partnership with John Otway. Willy will be touring in the Autumn (2018) with his…
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