THE INCOMPATIBLE OTWAY AND BARRETT The pair first achieved notoriety with an eye-watering performance on Old Grey Whistle Test and subsequent hit single ‘Really Free’ in 1977. Otway’s heady mix of blind ambition and rank incompetence was to keep this microstar shining for almost two decades despite his ability to turn any situation to his own disadvantage. His autobiography ‘Rock and Roll’s Greatest Failure’ out sold, by a factor of ten, all the records he had released since his hit. His finest moment came in 2002. Asked what he wanted for his 50th birthday, he requested “A second hit”. A concerted drive, including a poll, scrutinised by the Electoral Reform Society, to select the track, saw “Bunsen Burner” — with music sampled from the Trammps classic “Disco Inferno” and lyrics devised to help his daughter with her chemistry homework — reach the UK number 9 on 6 October, and earned Otway an appearance on Top Of The Pops, BBC Television’s flagship popular music programme. Wild Willy Barrett is one of the most accomplished multi-instrumentalists working today, playing acoustic classical guitar with an original style and virtuosity few could match. His musical style is witty and his humour onstage is dry. Following another Edinburgh Festival residency, John and Willy embark on a nationwide Tour for 2009, called ‘ THE INCOMPATIBLE OTWAY AND BARRETT ‘. 2010 will see the publication of John’s latest book, more tales from rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest failure. PERFORMANCE DETAILS JOHN OTWAY & WILD WILLIE BARRETT Sunday 11 October 2009 Tickets: £15 adv /£17 door. (seated event) LIVE LOUNGE, Baby Blue, Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AF Tickets for Live Lounge @ Baby Blue can be purchased through the Liverpool Echo Arena Box Office on the ACC Live Hotline on 0844 8000 410 (Mon–Sat 9am-9pm and Sun 10am–4pm) Or online – www.echoarena/livelounge For further concert information and full listings visit www.babybluelivelounge.co.uk -ENDS- NOTES TO EDITOR Baby Blue Baby Blue is one of Liverpool’s most established clubs and performance spaces, with a growing reputation for showcasing the finest comedy talents in the UK and has now launched Live Lounge, an intimate night of live music in stylish surroundings. The intimate basement club located beneath Blue Bar holds up to 300 people.
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