The John Otway Band

Wed 11 NovDoors 19:00

Barbican Estate

Portland Arms · Cambridge

Barbican Estate formed in 2019 and consisted by Kazuki Toneri (guitar, sitar) Miri (bass, vocals) and Koh Hamada (drums, percussion). Each member is familiar with music, movies, and various other arts, and their music is influenced by not only experimental, psychedelic rock, and noise music, but also Beat literature such as Allen Ginsburg and romanticism art such as William Blake and Greek mythology. Their musicality is often described as "Dark Psychedelic". Price includes a 50p venue levy

Gigs

Sun 22 NovDoors 17:00

Baskery

Portland Arms · Cambridge

In association with Cambridge Folk Festival The queens of banjopunk, three Swedish sisters by the name of Baskery, who've played music since they were old enough to hold an instrument. Baskery play a combination of classic 'roots music and Americana' with a twist of rule breaking punk turn this much loved style of music on it's head. Their sound oozes style and playfulness and has helped them accrue a number of plaudits and accolades. The first album, "Fall Among Thieves" (2008) was recorded in Stockholm, co-produced by Lasse Mårtén (Pink; Peter, Bjorn and John; Kelly Clarkson; Lykke Li; Primal Scream ). It quickly established them as an act that people took seriously. In the years that followed they've released several albums and EPs working with the likes of Blackpete (Depeche Mode; Joe Jackson; Peter Fox), Matt Wignall (Cold War Kids; J. Roddy Walston; Wargirl) and were also signed by Dan McCarroll (President and A&R) to Warner Music. "Coyote & Sirens" was released in October 2018, produced and engineered by Andrew Dawson (Kanye West; Rolling Stones; f.u.n; The Revivalists). On the live scene Baskery are experienced in putting on a show have played over 400 of their own in 201...

Gigs

Thu 3 DecDoors 19:30

Trash Kit

Portland Arms · Cambridge

TRASH KIT are Ray Aggs (guitar, vocals), Rachel Horwood (drums, vocals) and Clémentine March (bass). Three deeply creative individuals united by a shared musicality that surges through their bodies, hearts and heads. Their songs, once succinct, patchwork post-punk numbers of an honest diary-like nature now tussle more with long-form songwriting, expeditious polyphony and cascades of sung-spoke vocals. Songs on their last album Horizon (2019) have had their very fabric stretched into smart new shapes, allowing the band to run away with refrains and unlock the dancefloor. Although Trash Kit have their forebears in bands like Sleater Kinney, The Ex and The Raincoats, their sound is still very much their own take on facing forwards and relies as much on the naturalism of an internalised folk music as on their sincerity of vision. 2026 marks a new reinvigorated era for the band as they are joined by bassist Clémentine March. Breathing fresh life into their back catalogue on stage and jumping head first into sharing new material live, her spirited and responsive playing is once again steering the trio into new, expansive territory. They can’t wait to get back on the road to light up...

Gigs

Sun 6 DecDoors 19:00

A VERY HATHI CHRISTMAS! 2

Portland Arms · Cambridge

Colonel Hathi + The Insurance Men + DJ Ska Bar Steve. Doors 7.00pm, Finish 10.00pm

Gigs

Sat 9 Jan 2027Doors 07:30

PURE WELLER | Bolton | Paul Weller, Style Council & Jam Tribute

The Roundhouse · Bolton

PURE WELLER play The Roundhouse in Bolton for the first time Recreating the magic of a near 50 year career of Paul Weller

Gigs1970s1980s

Sat 9 Jan 2027Doors 10:00

Absolute Beginners Anglo Concertina with Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne

Methodist Church · Erdington

Join concertina virtuoso Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne for an absolute beginners taster session on playing the Anglo concertina; get some hands-on time with these wonderful and unique instruments, learn some of the basic note positions and chord shapes, and build up to your first simple tunes. No previous musical experience is required, and concertinas will be provided to borrow for the session – so why not come along and start the new year with something new! Workshop times: 10:00-13:00

GigsFolkBlues

Sat 9 Jan 2027Doors 12:00

2nd City Battles

The Castle And Falcon · Birmingham

New Year. New Battles.

GigsRap

Sat 9 Jan 2027Doors 13:00

PUNKASAURUS WRECK'D 2027

Signature Brew Haggerston · London

GigsPunkPop-Punk & Emo