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https://www.portlandbrothers.com/

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

Portland Brothers is Steven Adams and Timothy Victor.

"First EP" consists of four songs reflecting their shared love of folk, country and classic pop.

Adams and Victor first met in the summer of 2001 at The Portland Arms, Cambridge. Adams had just formed The Broken Family Band, who would go on to be one of the city's best-loved bands, whilst TV was playing with Chris T-T and fronting his own,'country and eastern' London outfit The Folk Orchestra.

Over the next few years the two became good friends, with Victor producing the first two Broken Family Band albums and performing live with the group as the unofficial 'fifth member' until they split in 2009. They collaborated on the 2005 album 'Problems', played a few sweaty London club shows with a short-lived rock band, and sang together as part of an unaccompanied vocal group, wearing false beards.

Since then, Adams has released two albums with breezy indie-rock outfit Singing Adams and two solo records ("House Music" and "Old Magick"), as well as last year's politically-charged "Virtue Signals" (as Steven Adams and The French Drops). TV has continued to perform with The Folk Orchestra, as well as writing music for television and doing 'something with computers'.

Portland Brothers is a genuine collaboration, with both players sharing writing and performing duties equally. They even started their own record label. There have been virtually no arguments so far.

Support from JAMES SCALLON (THE PONY COLLABORATION) and PAUL GOODWIN

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For decades the Portland has been an essential part of the Cambridge live music scene welcoming local, national and international acts of all genres and backgrounds to play in our dedicated 200 capacity venue space.

Whether you are in a band and are looking for a venue to hold your own gig or are looking for a modern space to hold a meeting or gathering we can cater for groups of all sizes and requirements.

We have a full in house PA system and lighting with experienced sound technicians available to make sure your event sounds and looks great. The venue also has it’s own full-service bar, air conditioning and ‘green room’ space.

For smaller events we have 2 separate bars and a courtyard garden that can be hired independently.

Due to the age of the building the Portland is not easily accessible by wheel chair but we will endeavour to provide any help we can. Generally entry to the venue and public bar is no problem.

129 Chesterton Road,

Cambridge,

Cambridgeshire,

England,

CB4 3BA.

01223 357 268