The John Otway Band

The John Otway Band

The John Otway Band is coming to The Portland Arms in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire on Saturday 9 January 2027 at 7:30 pm.

The John Otway Band brings a live music performance to the stage, making this a strong pick for fans looking for concerts and live entertainment across East Anglia.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday 9 January 2027
• Time: 7:30 pm
• Venue: The Portland Arms
• Location: 129 Chesterton Road,, Cambridge
• Category: Live Music

What To Expect

• Live music from The John Otway Band
• Atmosphere, vocals and stage performance
• A great night out for music fans across East Anglia

Important Event Information

From the age of 9, John Otway knew he wanted to be a pop star. But even at that young age, having listened to his sister's Beatles and Stones records, he knew he would never be able to do what they do. However, when his sister got the latest Bob Dylan album, he knew there was a place for him and he set about learning how to play guitar.Otway had to wait until 1977 and the rise of punk before his dream of fame and fortune would finally become a reality. Having caught the eye of the producers of the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test, Otway's performance on that show would grab the attention of the watching audience. Otway, ever the showman, decided to jump on to the amplifier of his colleague during a performance of Bob Lind's Cheryl's Going Home. (Un)fortunately for Otway, he misjudged his leap and sent Wild Willy Barrett's amplifier tumbling as he crashed down straddling the box under the amp.

Venue Information

The Portland Arms is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and hosts a range of live events, entertainment and performances throughout the year.

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