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Sometimes it just all works. Otway came on stage, and instantly captured the audiences hearts. The set followed a familiar path, but the chemistry between artist and audience was, as always instantaneous.
Otway played a solo set, no big band, no Richard - he doesn’t need them. A great artist doing what he does bestLost count of how many times I've seen Otway over the last 25 years - It doesn’t matter, cause all Otway gigs are great, but this one was the best - It simply does not get any better than this - then it did.....
The Waiting Room - Eaglescliffe - John doesn't do that many gigs round this neck of the woods (North East), so we naturally jumped at the chance to see him again - even if it was at a veggie restaurant. The venue was nice, but very small (with a capital V - and S for that matter).This made things better - John is always at his best when he interacts with his fans - and the audience , although small (the room was still packed) were mainly Otway supporters.
The organic cider flowed, and the set was typically excellent. John played two sets , and played some excellent songs, not just the usual stuff , but several songs that he doesn't often play.As it says at the top of this piece - Just Better and better in 2007. I came along with my daughter and her friend - who had not seen or heard of Otway before -both are now fans - just goes to show that John appeals to such a wide audience
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