What’s On

DOORS: 7:30PM

SUPPORT: 8:00PM – 8:45PM

MAIN ACT: 9:15PM – 10:30PM

The Brass Funkeys are the unstoppable force at the forefront of the UK brass band
scene. Since bursting onto the scene in 2011, this electrifying 9-piece ensemble
has redefined the brass band genre with a sound that fuses their bold personalities
and diverse musical influences while staying true to their New Orleans roots. Ove
more than a decade, they’ve captivated audiences across the UK and Europe,
setting festival stages and dancefloors alight with their explosive, high-energy
performances.
From Glastonbury and Boomtown to Love Supreme and the North Sea Jazz
Festival, The Brass Funkeys have become a must-see act, delivering unforgettable
sets brimming with infectious energy and genre-bending creativity. They’ve graced
iconic venues like Ronnie Scott’s, KOKO, and the Cambridge Corn Exchange,
building a reputation as one of the most dynamic live acts around.
Their latest EP collection – Crunch (2020), Ruin (2021), Live at Cambridge
Junction (2021), and More is More (2022) – showcases their fearless approach to
music, seamlessly blending New Orleans brass with 90s house, thrash metal, and
liquid drum ’n’ bass. Whether delivering brass-powered renditions of girl band
anthems or heavy metal classics, their irreverent style and unmatched stage
presence always leave crowds wanting more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP3CmrLuUV0&t=3s

With Support from Zero Gravity Trio

Zero Gravity Trio is the perfect blend of original funk, jazz and world music grooves, lyrical melodies and virtuosic musicianship to massage your ears and get your feet tapping.
Collectively they’ve performed with the likes of Maceo Parker, Hiromi, Resolution 88 and Myles Sanko amongst many others.

One of Cambridge’s favourite pop covers bands – back for another night of fun.
Expect bangers. Expect mashups. Get ready to sing your heart out and dance ’til you drop

The Alley Club presents Free Soul Sista & The Free Soul Band, who are a six piece Motown, Soul and Funk covers band.
Together for 6 years, they are lively, entertaining and guaranteed to get you partying! They will have you singing and dancing along to some of those old school classics of yesteryear.
Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

https://youtu.be/F7nG7e1GuCo?si=aOaDBZKXn9gdQLLt

80s parody spandex band back to the Portland for the first time in 3 years.

Arthur Brown is synonymous with his 1968 hit “Fire” and the Hammond-driven “Crazy World” line-up which spawned it. However, his ‘God of Hellfire’ burned out fast and, in 1970, he returned with a new project: the prog-festival freak-show Kingdom Come followed by a varied solo career. Those initial four band albums, by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and by Kingdom Come are thrilling, as tend to be Brown’s cameos on other peoples’ projects.

Best known for his flamboyant theatrical performances and his powerful, wide- ranging operatic voice. He has been a major influence on a wide range of musicians due to his outstanding vocal ability and wild stage persona and concepts. He is considered a pioneer of shock rock and progressive rock and influential on heavy metal music.
He associated with Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Frank Zappa, Hawkwind, Klaus Schultze and Alice Cooper and made a cameo appearance in the cult film “The Committee” and also “Tommy”. His countless collaborations include The Alan Parsons Project, The Stranglers and The Prodigy.
His best-known single “Fire” hit number 1 in the UK singles chart and Canada, and a number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album “The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown” had top ten success on both sides of the Atlantic. Following “Fire”, the press would often refer to Brown as “The God of Hellfire”, in reference to the opening shouted line of the song.
Arthur shows no signs of stopping or slowing down and continues to record and release hugely inspiring music, including his most recent release “Long, Long Road” (2022) and the launch of his new multi-media show “A Human Perspective”.

https://www.thegodofhellfire.com

https://www.facebook.com/arthurbrownmusic

Red Hot Tribute Peppers will be bringing their powered-up-funkadelic show to The Portland Arms on 30th August!
RHTP are the ultimate tribute to the Chili Peppers, performing all the biggest hits from one of the best-selling bands of all time.

Delivering a dynamic show with a deep appreciation for the Peppers’ unique sound and style, they strive to recreate the bands’ legendary vibe.

Igniting the stage with all of your favourite Chilli Peppers’ tracks from their vast discography, as well as deeper cuts for the die-hard fans, this is an evening that you don’t want to miss!

ProgRock/Metal night