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Storey's Field Centre

John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett

Saturday 4th May
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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

Ever keen to add a new dimension to the show, Willy has a new addition to his array of instruments: beware the Moose Homp!

Willy’s interest in making instruments began when he commandeered two guitars made by his dad in 1965. One from an old guitar neck and a scaffold plank which became affectionally known as the Les Dawson, and the other branded the Mk1 Schitstik electric slide of similar pedigree. These instruments were used on many of the early tracks, including Really Free and Racing Cars.

Willy’s remark “this will be the last time that many of you will see us together again” was often hastily misinterpreted as the final throw of the dice, but the reason given “it’s not us packing up, it’s you lot dying off, you know who you are” is often overlooked by eager scribes. And so the rumours abound.

Recently John celebrated his 5,000th gig to a packed house at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

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.

This event is seated, and seats are unreserved.

www.johnotway.com www.wildwillybarrett.com

Presented by Green Mind

Age Guidance
Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult

Tickets
£22.00 (including booking fee) in advance
More on the door (if available)

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