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Faray the Great is a Zimbabwean Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist. His music is a fusion of African Rhythms with blues, rock, jazz and funk.

With his guitar and vocals he serenades his listeners and takes them on a journey of discovery, healing, transformation and excitement through sound. Strong African rhythm patterns blended together with western elements makes his sound unique and appealing to audiences of diverse cultures and nationalities with Faray’s guitar playing that sweeps away the human soul. His music addresses social themes, social justice, identity and love, resonating deeply across cultures with his highly energetic electric and acoustic live shows.

Born and raised in Gweru, Zimbabwe and having produced 3 studio albums he has toured Southern Africa extensively with His Band. He has perfomed at music festivals, corporate functions and public events and various charity concerts.

Faray the Great embarks on his Debut UK tour with his latest offering titled African proverbs.

DOUBLE HEADLINE SET!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as Little Comets hit the road for their highly anticipated Spring 2025 tour! With a fresh batch of new tracks straight out of the lab. From heartfelt melodies to infectious rhythms, expect a dynamic setlist that will have you singing along from start to finish.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or a first-time listener, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the passion that Little Comets bring to the stage. Don’t miss out on this intimate live show filled with new tunes and the classics bangers you know and love.

See you there.

THIS SHOW IS CANCELLED. Existing ticket holders will receive a refund.

Established in 2015, Mötley Crüde is Europe’s longest running Motley Crüe tribute band, and crowned winners of the world’s most authentic tribute to Mötley Crüe, as voted by the official Mötley Crüe global fanclub.
In 2023, the band became the first tribute act in history to sell out the iconic ‘Underworld’ venue in Camden, London, UK on presales alone, equalling that of the real Mötley Crüe who sold out the same venue just 6 months prior in a secret show under the name Dögs Öf War.

Lifelong Mötley Crüe fans, Mötley Crüde are unparalleled in their attention to detail when recreating what they believe to be the four most iconic and best loved Mötley Crüe eras (1983’s Shout At The Devil, 1985’s Theatre of Pain, 1987’s Girls, Girls Girls & 1989’s Dr. Feelgood) with costumes, instruments and performances replicated in minute detail, which are to date replicated by no other Mötley Crüe tribute.
2025 sees the band embark on a nationwide tour named ‘Decade of Decadence’ to celebrate their 10-year anniversary, with a full 2-hour show of the hits as well as fan favourite album tracks. So prepare to relive the Sunset Strip glory days as Mötley Crüde brings you a night of non-stop anthems, face-melting riffs, and enough anarchy to make even Nikki Sixx proud. Dust off your leather jackets, tease up your hair, and get ready to scream your lungs
out as Mötley Crüde takes you all the way to the top of the mountain … and then throws you off just for kicks.

One Dan, 88 Keys
An electrifying night of amusing piano pop-punk. If you like the energy of McFly, the wit of Bowling for Soup and the timeless influence of Elton John then newcomer, Dan Sutton will make the perfect Friday Night out for you.

Joining him is the incredibly talented solo artist Angelkidd known around East Anglia for his crazy energy, catchy tunes and brilliant set of original tracks.

TBC

Gengahr’s critically acclaimed debut album turns 10 next year and to celebrate the band are hitting the road to play their breakthrough album in full.

They will be visiting a few of the very same venues that first welcomed the band back in 2015 as well as a selection of other small venues across the country, paying homage to these vital spaces where bands develop both their sound and audience.

Tonight is the official Cambridge launch of Dom Howard’s debut album, ‘All the Paths Join Up Here’, releasing March 28th on CD and digital. Dom is joined by an exciting band of London based musicians and will be selling the brand new CDs.

Dom Howard is a guitarist, composer and producer from Cambridge, living in East London. Dom’s journey originates early on, where he co-led award winning prog metal band and duo ‘Influx of Insanity’ for its duration in 2017 until 2021, headlining gigs at Cambridge Junction and The Apex, Bury St Edmunds. Dom parted from the duo to embark on his solo project which saw the release of his debut EP ‘Cascade’ in 2020, available to stream and buy on Bandcamp. Dom began studying Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music where he’s currently in his final year, and is a frequent collaborator with Immy Churchill, Ashkan Layegh, Anatole Muster, Kielan Sheard, Kasper Rietkerk, Ananda Brandão, amongst other artists. Dom leads his own groups and performs solo concerts in a variety of spaces, such as Fitzrovia Chapel in February 2024. Dom has performed across the UK, and in prestigious London venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Soho and Vortex Jazz Club.

His discography can be found here

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Tickets released 20th Jan at 10am

Dirty vintage rock n roll; the bastard lovechild of Black Crowes vs Aerosmith with a step-sibling of Greta Van Fleet.

Formed during the Covid pandemic buy a bunch of long-time school hood friends and musical acquaintances, The Karma Effect, are a 21st Century take on a classic 70s rock, roll n soul sound; big on keys, guitar riffs and huge vocal melody, all combining into a grandiose sonic soundscape that draws upon the best of yesteryear. Their debut album epitomises this philosophy. It’s a no-nonsense throwback, encapsulating the energy of good time, arena, rock n roll, brought bang up to date.

This show is Standing
Doors open at 7:30pm
Last entry at 9:30pm
Curfew at 11pm

“Within 30 seconds of Clark’s solo set starting, the room was silent. Her voice poured over the gentle dissonance suggested by each chord” The Quietus
Hannah Lou Clark is a songwriter & musician known for her own introspective indie rock, as well as for alt-pop project FOE.

“Her songs nuzzle their way into you. They wander toward you slowly at first but then their hooks cling like cat claws. These are pop songs but with gristle from a grunge-dunked youth. They’re the kinda songs that feel like disembodied dreams in which you’re gazing from the eye of the storm, lost in a drunken twirl that may last a minute or a lifetime.” Drowned in Sound

Having previously toured with the likes of Thurston Moore, Gaz Coombes, and Lonely The Brave, Hannah is back for a very special one off show to celebrate the release of her debut album ‘How To Unlearn Yourself’.

October Drift have gained a strong word-of-mouth following since exploding onto the music scene.

Despite the early success of their incendiary debut singles – receiving support from Steve Lamacq, John Kennedy and Q magazine to name but a few – and a string of sold-out gigs, this band still remain something of an enigma.

October Drift’s music is similarly ambiguous, characterised by their signature wall of sound guitars, soaring, ponderous vocals and driving, urgent drums.

The band have gained a reputation for delivering blistering, high-energy live shows, and we can’t wait to welcome them back.

Price includes a 50p venue levy

Keeping up traditions of years gone by The Ouse Valley Singles Club return to the Portland Arms Cambridge on Friday 18th April.

If you are not familiar with The Ouse Valley Singles Club or have yet to catch their live show then you are in for a treat. They are one of, if not the, most original outfits currently playing the live circuit.

Fully self-promoted with the aid of their online videos and huge social media presence, the Ouse Valley Singles Club are one of the hardest working bands around, having gigged almost every weekend over the last 10 years honing their craft and building a massive following of loyal Fans as they go.

Influenced by the long forgotten sounds & traditions of 1950’s Skiffle (Google it) they combine this sound with the energy of Punk and the swing of Rock and Roll, whilst occasionally dropping some Reggae flavour into the mix. Then layering this with hilarious Folk-like story-telling, often crossing the parameters of what is deemed to be politically correct but keeping it very tongue in cheek. In doing this, they have created a truly original & highly entertaining sound that has been dubbed “New Wave Skiffle” and they have been described as ‘George Formby meets The Clash’ where Vaudeville music Hall meets Working Men’s club.

The scourge of the Metropolitan Liberal Elite’ The OVSC put on a show that gives a hysterical observational account of everyday tales of woe with a razor-sharp observational narrative whilst rocking the crowds with their infectious ear-worms.

Having packed out the main arena’s to capacity, they have headlined Peterborough Beer Festival and opened to several thousand revellers on the main stage at Bedford’s River Festival (second largest free festival in the UK) as well as being a regular feature at events such as Cambridge’s Strawberry Fair, The OVSC are no strangers to the Festival Circuit. Festivals they have performed at are; Boomtown, Bestival, Rhythmtree, Nozstock, Mosley Folk and Lunar Festival, Truckfest, Rhythms of The World festival, Lodestar, Henry’s Little Big Gig, Harlequin Festival, Maui Waui, Green Meadows and Glastonbudget among many others.

Highlights of their musical journey came when they supported luminaries Chas and Dave on their 2014 tour, warmed up for Sir Bob Geldolf and The Boomtown Rats in the main arena at the Great British Alternative Music Weekender at Butlin’s Skegness as well as providing warm up for the likes of Pete Docherty, The Wonderstuff and the poetical musical comedy genius KATG. Clearly illustrating their flexibility and appeal to audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds going down a storm and building their following at every gig they play.

In benefit of Strawberry Fair.
Bands TBA

The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses gig at SPIKE ISLAND! If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many more then do not miss this exclusive opportunity to hear your favourite Stone Roses anthems performed live by the UK’s finest tribute!

Spring 2025 sees the UK’s Amplifier release their 8th studio album GARGANTUAN and a return to playing live shows following a hiatus since 2019. This tour – Amplifier’s first ever as a two-piece – proves that their passion for the core activity of making music is clearly undiminished.

“Our main value is just do what you love for the love of it. If you do that, then anything that comes along with it is just a bonus.”
You can expect to climb aboard the good spaceship Amplifier and ride the titanic waves and grooves of triumph.

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