Suboptimal - Late Late Gig
JOIN US AFTER THE LATE GIG ON SATURDAY 29TH APRIL FOR A WHOLE HOUR-LONG SET FROM THE ONE AND ONLY… SUBOPTIMAL
On stage: 12:30-1:30am
FREE ENTRY
85 Oldham St / 64 Tib St
With the bar still open and the dance floor screaming your name, finish your night in the company of some of the best live music and showmanship out there.
Suboptimal is the immersive, brass and vocal led, live looped extravaganza you never knew your life was missing. Starting with only pre-recorded drums watch in awe as your favourite bangers are created and performed in front of your very eyes.
From the bass lines to the raps; the vocal harmonies to the solos. Utilising the latest in loop machine technology alongside a decade of performing expertise Suboptimal is not only an experience that you will never forget but an experience you will find yourself wanting to relive again and again………
Prepare yourselves. Tonight's show will take you on a live looped journey through dance. Expect some garage anthems intertwined with with some of your favourite 90’s and 00’s bangers presented to you by the hype extraordinaire; Suboptimal.
Dreamer - Late Gig
Saturday 29th April 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
The hugely popular band behind our All Star Jam are here tonight, for a full performance consisting of 3 x 45 minute sets!
Dreamer are a phenomenal band consisting of some of Manchester’s very best musicians. If there’s one band who can get the party started, it’s these guys. Join the 6-piece line up of two vocalists, guitar, keys, bass, and drums for a night of dancing to the very best Funk, Soul, and Disco from across the ages - including the likes of Chic, Luther Vandross, Jocelyn Brown, Patrice Rushen, TLC, and Jill Scott.
Each and every member being a superb musician and amazing show person, you can be sure to remember tonight for a long while!
Gideon Conn - Free Early Gig
Saturday 29th April 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Free Entry
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
Known for effortlessly blending acoustic soul, jazz and hip hop, Gideon has a unique performance style which makes audiences smile and wonder where he’s been all their lives. His songs are thought provoking, amusing, and unlike any you've heard before.
December 2007 was the release date of Gideon’s first single ‘I Want You Around’, a 10″ vinyl released on Get Cape Wear Cape Fly’s label Mannequin Records. It was Xfm playlisted, and breakfast single of the week on Shaun Keaveney’s 6 music show. This was followed by a BBC Maida Vale session with Huw Stephens.
UK Support tours with Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip and Jason Mraz followed in ’08 along with appearances at Glastonbury, Bestival, Latitude and several other festivals. ‘Trademark’ featured on Rob Da Bank’s Bestival A-Z compilation.
The people of Britain may not know it yet, but Gideon Conn is one of their national treasures.’ – Scroobius Pip
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £12
Franny Eubank & His Blues Band
Friday 28th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Anyone who has experienced a Matt & Phred’s Blues Jam will agree that no one quite gets the show started like the one and only Franny Eubank. A hugely popular and talented lyricist and harmonica player, Franny never fails to ignite the atmosphere at the club delivering a one-of-a-kind and truly authentic night of Blues. Come along, have the dance of your life, and enjoy a full band performance like no other. Franny could keep you entertained but solo, but no need: for this gig he is joined by three of Manchester’s finest Blues-ers.
Fuelled by the Blues of Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson and fired by the Devil himself, Franny’s Harmonica and deep, soulful vocals have set rooms alight with a blue flame night after night after night. If there’s one man and his band who can get an instant grin on your face and leave you wanting more, it’s Franny Eubank & His Blues Band.
The String Beans
Thursday 27th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Warmly welcoming The String Beans to M&P’s! Come and join us in jigging the night away to this fantastic vocal-led Gypsy Jazz quartet!
The String Beans were formed in 2014 by guitarists Chris Twigg and Jake Stentiford. The plan was to play a mixture of traditional gypsy jazz standards and modern rock/pop classics with a gypsy twist.
Having quickly made an impact on the Manchester acoustic scene. Known for their frantic and heavily improvised live shows mixed with intricately arranged medleys, The String Beans are guaranteed to get everyone in the club moving!
On the night, The String Beans will be playing a mix of upbeat gypsy jazz, blues, and retro soul, pop and rock classics with a gypsy twist. Featuring the vocals of Matt and Phred's favourite Manchester soul songstress, the one and only Charlie Cooper!!!
Hyowa Project
Wednesday 26th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
'Hyowa Project' is a jazz group merging intercultural inspirations, classic funk/rock fusion and contemporary jazz music.
From guitarist/composer Hyo Jung’s broad musical background, they are producing a unique style of compositions and timbres.
As a fusion rock Guitar Trio featured by external synth or horn players, the style is based on robust rhythmic foundations and eccentric harmonies. At the same time, they combine original ideas from their backgrounds, such as traditional Korean rhythms, 80s rock fusion, and soul. These rich influences create refreshing and powerful sounds with funky voices.
Hyo Jung - is a South Korean guitarist who has various musical loves from across the spectrum, which includes jazz, rock, funk and fusion, producing unique playing styles and tones. With a huge interest in jazz-rock fusion, her tone is heavily inspired by Mike Stern. At the same time, her influences include musically polished musicians such as Gilad Hekselman, Mike Moreno, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Adam Rogers, who have inspired her arrangements/original material.
Hippo
Tuesday 25th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
“There's only 3 of them, but it sounds humongous" - BBC Radio 3 - Jazz Now
Hippo thrives in the hinterland between jazz and electronica. Bursting with buoyant melodies and the adrenal energy of a band stretching their shows to the edge of possibility, the trio continues to make a colossal sound far beyond what their three-piece stature should permit.
Led by saxophonist and producer Doug Cave (Cousin Kula), the trio comprises noted members of the Bristol scene, all equally comfortable with the spontaneity of jazz and the expansive sound world of electronics. Assembling the music from a myriad of analogue synths and a sea of FX pedals, the compositions remain rooted with a strong melodic identity whilst bathed in a wild, raw and technicolor landscape.
Saxophones, synthesisers and drums go in, Hippo comes out.
Hippo will be playing their debut album 'New Normal' in full for the first time, as they tour in support of its release.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £12!
All Star Jam
Monday 24th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Making it feel like it’s the weekend again already, the All Star Jam is sure to get each and every one in the club moving. Every 4th Monday of the month, House band Dreamer take to the stage to invite musicians to join them in filling M&P’s with the very best Funk, Soul, and Disco from across the decades.
Dreamer are a hugely talented collection of Manchester-based musicians who have earned a fantastic reputation on the live music scene by their own right. This is an opportunity for all musicians to come along and get on the stage to join Dreamer in getting the party started.
The All Star Jam is the night you want to be at if you love the all-time classics of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. We encourage all musicians, singers, and MC’s to come along and give performing in front of the M&P audience a go. Whether there’s a particular musician you just love to sing the music of, or if there’s a bass line that you’ve finally mastered and now want to give it a go with a full band, or whatever else takes your fancy on the night, instrument in hand… Anything goes! As long as you love music and can keep up with the excellent house band, get yourself on stage!
You of course don’t have to be a musician to come to a M&P Jam Night! Come and enjoy the wondrous spectacle of music appear out of nowhere, and make sure you bring your dancing shoes. One tip, get down early to guarantee a good spot on the dance floor!
Cherie Bebe's Burlesque Revue
Sunday 23rd April 2023
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-8pm
Show starts: 8pm
Tickets:
Stage-side Tables: £15
Entrance/bar-side Tables: £12
Standing: £10
Once you have purchased your ticket(s), please contact Matt & Phred’s to book a table:*
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
For larger parties, please ensure that ALL TICKETS are purchased, ideally under the same name, before calling to book a table.
Purchase from:
https://billetto.co.uk/e/cherie-bebe-s-burlesque-revue-tickets-780765
Enjoy an evening of live burlesque, cabaret and musical entertainment featuring performances from some of the finest burlesque performers in the UK, held at Manchester's iconic Matt & Phreds.
Starring burlesque sensation and producer Cherie Bebe, a cast of guest performers and hosted by the hilariously entertaining Jonathan Mayor (Sarah Millican’s support act).
The event will be taking place on Sunday 12th February 2023.
Tickets are £15 for stage and bar side view, £12 for entrance side/ restricted view and £10 for standing room.
PLEASE CALL MATT & PHREDS TO RESERVE SEATING ONCE YOUR TICKETS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED AS THE TABLES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS AND WE DO SELL OUT.
Tickets are nonrefundable. Please also be aware that once you have purchased your tickets the booking fee automatically gets paid to Billetto and is nonrefundable.
Doors at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm until 10:30pm.
Matt and Phreds Happy Hour Offer ~ 'Buy two alcoholic drinks and get a free pizza' will be available on the evening between 7pm-8pm.
Bohemian Monk Machine - Late Gig
Saturday 22nd April 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Bohemian Monk Machine are a 6-piece funk band based in Perth, Scotland.
After forming in 2017, they quickly established themselves across Scotland. They’ve sold out shows at The Edinburgh Jazz Bar and supported acts such as The Hot 8 Brass Band at the Òran Mór in Glasgow. In 2019, they recorded their debut release, ‘Tpot Studio Sessions’. Recorded by Robin Wynn Evans (Manic Street Preachers, The View), it helped encapsulate their raw energy and improvised ethos.
This year, Bohemian Monk Machine have their sights set on releasing new music while embarking on a UK tour, spreading their stage antics and high energy funk mania wherever they go.
Expect exciting new original material and an unforgettable live show.
Grant Russell - Free Early Gig
Saturday 22nd April 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Free Entry
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
Grant Russell is a Manchester-based pianist, bassist, and composer who over many years of performing has earned a stellar reputation within the Northern Jazz scene.
With a BMUS qualification from the Royal Northern College of Music and a Licentiate from the royal schools of music for performance on Double bass, as well as extensive training in bass guitar, piano, composition and conducting, Grant truly is a master of his craft.
As well as working with his own Quartet, Grant can regularly be seen around the music scene as a session musician among countless other ensembles.
This evening, expect ballads, bossas and a bit of banter. Playing songs from the jazz and pop idioms, Grant’s touch is sublime and ideal for relaxing or romancing.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £12
Flat Cap Brass
Friday 21st April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Playing what they describe as ‘funky, poppy drum and brass’ and wearing their trademark flat caps, Flat Cap Brass’s broad repertoire spans from Bruno Mars to Chaka Khan and from Wheatus to S Club 7. They play in a wide variety of different styles but the one thing they promise is that all of our music is recreated in a bold brass sound.
Recent highlights for Flat Cap Brass include opening the main stage at Kendal Calling festival performing their version of ‘Brassic Park’, getting one of Liverpool Sound City festival’s biggest singalongs to ‘Angels’ by Robbie Williams, and representing the UK at the Haizetara street music festival near Bilbao. They’ve also performed for countless amazing weddings and a variety of corporate clients, including Welcome to Yorkshire, Meadowhall Shopping Centre, UA92 along with Cartmel, Beverley, York and Wetherby races.
Tonight, expect a selection of pop classics in a bold brass style – hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and even present day as you’ve never heard them before!
Paul Farr Quartet (ft. Joe Tatton)
Thursday 20th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
The Paul Farr Band is back at Matt and Phreds, tonight joined by the fantastic Joe Tatton on keys.
Appearing regularly at Matt and Phreds for over ten years, band leader and composer Paul is more often than not seen playing with award winning blues sensation Kyla Brox. When he’s not playing around Europe with Kyla he can be seen here playing his own mix of jazz, blues and funk with influences of Schofield, Frisell and Metheny all wrapped up in original tunes.
This performance is set to be very special, as Paul is joined by prolific pianist Joe Tatton, The Cinematic Orchestra‘s very own Luke Flowers on drums, and Manchester stalwart Huw Jacob on bass.
Joe Tatton is a pianist, organist, singer & songwriter who emerged from the diverse Leeds music scene around 2001, playing up and down the UK’s jazz, funk and soul clubs. He is a current member of famed quartet The New Mastersounds and has been playing with them for over 16 years.
As part of NMS, Joe Tatton has recorded over a dozen albums and many singles, playing organ, piano and keyboard. During this time he has toured 8-9 months a year with the band, mainly in the USA but also across Europe and Japan too. Prior to this, Joe held down the keyboard role with UK jazz-funk kings The Haggis Horns, appearing on their first two albums Hot Damn! and Keep On Movin’. He’s also featured on piano/keyboards on the worldwide hit single “Put Your Records On” by Corinne Bailey Rae.
Over the years Joe Tatton has played live sets with Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley as well as Art Neville, George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste of The Meters. He’s always maintained his own trio under his own name as a side project, releasing singles and EPs via ATA Records (UK) and Color Red Music (USA).
Joe Tatton:
Paul Farr:
The Hermit
Wednesday 19th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
THE HERMIT reimagine traditional Irish tunes and Old English ballads with psychedelic and jazz sensibilities.
Based in Liverpool England, they have built a reputation for their sensitive and dynamic live performances which include their own compositions, traditional folk songs and airs of improvisation.
Using a Tascam 4 track, they have self-recorded their arrangements live to tape with a range of traditional folk instruments featured on their 6 song debut EP ‘Tapes’ released in April 2022 and available on Bandcamp. More DIY recordings to tape are set to be released in the spring 2023.
Line up:
Charlie Mckeon – guitar, fiddle, vocals
Lynny – bass, banjo, mandolin, vocals
Michael Paul Metcalfe – drums, percussion
Boogie Williams & The Imperials
Tuesday 18th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Having played together in various guises, these musicians have decided to form their own band, The Imperials, which features M&P favourite Boogie Williams on keys. This trio has created a sound that showcases their skills as musicians and impressed audiences.
Danny Handley has honed his skills as a frontman working for The Animals for the last decade. His vocals and guitar work have brought the band to a new level. Barney Williams is one of the original founding members of The Milltown Brothers and now also works with The Animals providing them with his amazing boogie woogie piano style. Roberto Ruiz on bass is a session player originally from NYC, and mutli-instrumentalist. Ben Gonzalez on drums form the backbone of the band as the rhythm section.
They provide the beat that keeps the engine humming. Tune in for a special night of live music!
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £12!
New Orleans Jam
Monday 17th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
The big sounds of New Orleans come to M&P’s for the New Orleans Jam, held every 3rd Monday of the month and hosted by mighty house band The Nightcreatures. With a strong emphasis on the involvement of brass, these monthly Jam sessions are sure to make you feel like you’ve travelled over the Atlantic to Louisiana.
The New Orleans Jam sees our little jazz club filled with the blaring brass, Rhythm and Blues, Second Line Grooves, Street Beats, Funk, Rock’n’Roll, and Rhumba of New Orleans, where the round-the-clock atmosphere sees never ending music filling the streets… This is the music of Dr. John, Fats Domino, Jelly Roll Morton, and Professor Longhair, to name but a few, and those who come by to play at the jams follow in their footsteps tremendously.
NOLA tunes really are in a class of their own, being seen by many as the true origin of traditional jazz. The bringing together of musicians in New Orleans, to all be united by music, is all about the atmosphere of a live performance. Horns aplenty, thundering drums, heavy guitar riffs, and whatever other instrument might appear would come together to create a sound to celebrate life and ensure the party never stops. The M&P New Orleans Jam sees musicians from any background brought together by this same attitude to live music. So long as it’s played in a New Orleans style… Anything goes.
Come down and experience the wonders of the Jam happening in front of your eyes, and don’t be surprised if you’re persuaded to have a good old dance too.
Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience (Unplugged) - M&P's Sunday Funday
Sunday 16th April 2023
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-8pm
Gig: 9-11pm
Tunes: 11pm-late
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Matt & Phred’s throw its doors open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month to all lovers of unique Live Music, pizza, bevvies, and general good times!
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Dynamic soulful blues duo Pat Fulgoni and Sam Bolt stripping back the set to just vocals and piano.
Blues Matters Magazine says: "I was completely blown away because he (Pat) can sing, I mean, really sing. Ridiculously well”. Sam Bolt is a mighty fine pianist with jazz, soul, funk and gospel influences who has played with Yorkshire bluesmen like Christy Herron, Paul Middleton.
Pat has sung across many styles including major dance floor collaborations with the likes of festival headlining acts Camo & Krooked, Zion Train, Technimatic, London Elektricity and Murdock.
But its truly magical when he sings the blues. Over the last year or so the full "Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience" has been wowing audiences at gigs incl Blues Alive (Czech), Beatherder, Solfest, Colne Blues Festival
Sunday Funday:
Season 2 of M&P’s Sunday Funday (March/April 2023) sees the spotlight thrown onto Duos; two individuals who have come together to create music in their own unique way. We think it’s incredible how just two people can often make such a rich sound, each duo adopting totally different techniques and approaches to music, thus creating a distinct sound.
As well as having these superb musicians live on stage, the M&P Bar and Kitchen team will be on hand to make sure all of your food and drink desires are met! Whether it’s been a long week, you don’t want the weekend to end yet, or you just love a party… M&P’s Sunday Funday is for you!
The Activators
Saturday 15th April 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
The Activators are an 11-piece band whose eclectic style transcends Ska, Reggae, Celtic, Punk and Dub, even venturing into Balkan folk and Tango!
Their energy, style and liking for utter mayhem have led to them becoming regulars on the live music circuit in the UK and in Europe. They have raised the roof from Iceland to Italy, and across the UK from Tyneside to Taunton and Carlisle to Camden, sharing the stage with many great acts from Jimmy Cliff to The Beat to The Skints to The Selecter to Fat Boy Slim to Fraebbblarnir (Iceland’s finest!) to name but a few.
Countless festival performances including six performances at Glastonbury over recent years and being repeat bookings for the last five consecutive years at Boomtown have cemented the band’s reputation as ‘festival favourites’; added to this they were personally selected by ‘Mr Glastonbury’ Michael Eavis to share the stage with Fat Boy Slim at the Pilton Party.
The band’s latest releases ‘Hanging with the Hoi Polloi’ and 'Straight Bananas' showcase their diverse sound.
One thing is for sure, when The Activators walk on to any stage, things start to get very interesting!
Line Up:
Vocals: Nathan Berger
Guitar: Chris Moon
Guitar: Josh Lord
Bass: Kev Richardson
Keyboards: Derby John
Drums: Nigel Lobley
Trumpet: David Gibbons
Trumpet: Steve Gibbons
Sax: Jane Hancock
Violin: Rob Rosa
Percussion: Pablo Cook
Sonic Wizard: Pete O'Hara
Christian Grosselfinger's Celloop - Free Early Gig
Saturday 15th April 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Free Entry
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
Christian Grosselfinger is an independent artist that after 10 years of persistence and determination enters his artistic maturity in “Looping” and “do-it-yourself” concept. After 5 International tours ( Brazil, United-Kingdom, Europe and Africa), 6 CDs and performances in prestigious locations (such as: UNESCO, SESC, and so on…) he adds his experience, versatility and eclecticism to his unique refined style. He has been part of several international orchestras and as soloist has shared headline events with big names (like: Zeca pagodinho, o Rapa, Coro da OSESP, João Bosco, Antonio Zambujo, Teresa Salguero (ex-Madredeus).
Creator of the “Celloop” concept, this performance sees Christian combining Violoncello and Looping, making the musical outcome incredibly broad and spicy! Expect sounds reminiscent of cinematography through to Heavy-Metal, passing through Latin, Balkans and Fusion music.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £12
Soul Grenades
Friday 14th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Based in London, Hailing from Montenegro, Moscow, New Cross, Sydney, and beyond… Soul Grenades have established themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the live music scene.
A veritable tornado of funk, the band boasts a super-tight rhythm section, a wall of brass, and a burgeoning song book of original music. Fusing their many influences, encompassing crate-digging raring to contemporary dance floor fillers, Soul Grenades deliver no-nonsense hard-hitting funk and soul music.
The band have supported several Internationally renowned recording artists including Sister Sledge, The Craig Charles Funk & Soul, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, The Filthy Six.. to name but a few.
It’s fair to say if you love a good time and an even better dance, you’ll adore Soul Grenades.
Brew 4et
Thursday 13th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
We are thrilled to welcome Brew 4et to our little club, all the way from Italy! This is going to be a special one, let’s show them some love.
Brew 4et were born in 2016 from the desire to explore, through different timbres and instruments, the sound in its stratification deposited through listening.
The passion for music and jazz encouraged the research of Giuseppe Giroffi on saxophones, Gianluca Manfredonia on vibraphone, Luca Varavallo on double bass and Alex Perrone on drums to move more and more towards the creation of a sound confusion in which tradition and contemporaneity mix vividly, embracing a broad spectrum musical culture that never ceases to be in contact with the essence and nature of sound.
In 2018 they participate in various jazz festivals, including Think Jazz, Jazz Flirt and JazzIt Fest. In 2021 hey record their first album, entirely focused on unreleased compositions. In the same year they participate in the Val d’Agri Jazz Festival. In September 2022 they won the review organised by the JAZZMI Jazz Festival in Milan, ranking first place after an original selection of 800 artistic proposal, they are chosen by the jury of critics and experts, first among the first 8, then among the first 4 projects, they rank in first place. Then perform in the famous Blue Note Milano jazz Club. In October 2022 they participated in the Johnny Râducanu International Jazz Festival in Romania, winning the award of “Cea mai bunâ Formatie” (Best music Line-Up of the Festival). Currently the quartet is working on second studio album.
Tonight, Brew4et will play the music from their first album "DROPS" and some compositions from the second album they are working on.
Phil Dawson Trio
Wednesday 12th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Phil Dawson is a top UK guitarist whose music is rooted in many different African, Latin and Brazilian traditions, and who learned his trade playing with legends like South African jazz trumpet giant Hugh Masekela, Nigerian Afrobeat co-creator Tony Allen, Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke, and London based Ghanaian afro-rock dons Osibisa. He’s also been a regular with Lokkhi Terra, Dele Sosimi and Soothsayers. Heavy company for sure.
Phil’s stellar trio includes the great Brazilian drummer Marius Rodrigues (Da Lata) and jazz fusion maestro Nim Sadot (Harvey Mason, Tony Lakatos, Nick Walters) - bass.
Expect a rich evening of Afrocentric grooves, hints of Coltrane, Hermeto Pascoal, Tony Williams and the Afro-Brazilian tradition, all blended uniquely with grooving originals and spontaneous interludes.
Phil’s album It’s Time, out on Funkiwala/Kudos, has featured on BBC6 Music, Jazz FM and a host of international stations.
“Freewheeling... dazzling... mind-expanding” - Jazzwise
“This is great” - Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 6
“A contemporary classic” - Quinton Scott, - Strut Records
“Amazing” - Chris Phillips, Jazz FM
Ben Playford Trio
Tuesday 11th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Rich vocals, nimble piano playing and an accomplished rhythm section of double bass and drums bring the trio’s jazz, blues and R & B repertoire to life.
Although their sets include many well-known and loved jazz and blues standards from the likes of Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, Fats Waller, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone and Peggy Lee and it also includes many tunes that are seldom heard on the bandstand today.
With fresh arrangements, riveting improvisational interplay and modern influences this trio’s got a little something for everyone.
Line Up:
Ben Playford – Vocals & Piano
Tim Williams – Double Bass
Josh Savage - Drums
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £12!
Jazz Jam
Monday 10th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Every 2nd Monday of the month sees M&P’s become an unmatched nucleus of all things Jazz for both local musicians and visitors to musically express themselves in a way nowhere else can offer.
Led by Johnny Hunter and his band, musicians of any level, brought together by their love of Jazz, are welcomed to the M&P stage to jam the night away alongside some of the finest musicians in the North. This is a unique experience to perform an improvised piece, a Jazz standard, or even a Jazzy twist on a pop tune, accompanied by a stellar line up and in front of a full audience.
Whilst the Jazz Jam can very much go anywhere, we are passionate about keeping things true to Jazz. These jams are all about recreating the atmosphere and excitement of 1940's venues Minton's Playhouse and Monroe's where this music was created, and musicians like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams learned their craft and developed the Bebop language.
Come along and watch the evening unfold. Anything can happen. Over the years, our famous Jazz Jam has attracted the likes of Chuck Perkins, Lonnie Liston Smith, Benn Clatworth, as well as members of Riot Jazz Brass Band, GoGo Penguin, and the Beats & Pieces Big Band. Who knows who might make an appearance tonight…
FREENOW X MATT & PHRED’S PRESENTS: ROMARNA CAMPBELL
Sunday 9th April 2023
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-8pm
Gig: 8-10pm
£3 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Romarna’s storytelling begins with the drums. The nomadic spirit of this exciting drummer, producer and composer lives in her jazz and hip hop-infused music. Her irrepressible energy can be heard on ‘Inherently Political’, a super-charged sonic assault on racism that immediately won favour with Anne Frankenstein, Jazz FM’s Tony Minvielle and had her crowned by Jamz Supernova as New Name of the Week.
Her independently-released kaleidoscopic debut ‘25 Songs For My 25th Birthday’ features Soweto Kinch, Tomeka Reid, Sumi Tonooka and Lady Sanity and takes us deeper into her world of resonant frequencies and conscious vibrations.
Having honed her craft with Berklee College of Music, Tomorrow's Warriors and the Notebenders, Romarna stands on the shoulders of giants and is drawing inspiration from the view as she beats a path forward that is very much her own.
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Dana Ali Band
Saturday 8th April 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Dana Ali is an American Neo Soul artist, singer songwriter from Atlanta, GA. She has crossed the waters to the United Kingdom with her bass player Dave Hewitt (Babe Ruth fame). Together they have cowritten songs which have been recorded, in Nashville, USA and in the UK
Ali and Hewitt formed the Dana Ali band, taking elements of Soul, Jazz, Blues and R&B with Latin and Funk Rhythms to create a fresh and distinctive sound. The Dana Ali band have been touring the UK extensively and in the course of their musical career, Dana Ali Band has won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Performing at a variety of venues, Dana Ali Band has earned the admiration and affection of countless fans, serving as both inspiration and role model.
Taking her influences from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Eva Cassidy and Roberta Flack, you can expect a wonderful evening of enjoying Dana and the band’s one-of-a-kind take on the most loved songs from across the decades as well as some of the band’s brilliant originals. Dana Ali Band have packed out the club on many occasions with their addictive groove and electric showmanship, tonight’s gig will be no exception in getting the whole crowd up and dancing!
The line up:
Dana Ali - Vocals
Dave Hewitt - Bass
Ed Kainyek - Saxophone
Martin Chung - Guitar
Marc Layton-Bennett - Drums
Jeremy Sassoon - Free Early Gig
Saturday 8th April 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Free Entry
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
Manchester based Jazz & Blues singer & pianist Jeremy Sassoon is one of the UK’s most in-demand singer/pianists. His gigs see him captivating audiences with his natural, soulful voice, and a repertoire of his arrangements of Jazz, Blues, Groove, Fusion and Soul classics.
Jeremy’s solo piano set will see him spanning genres of Jazz, Blues and Soul. Jazz standards through the music of Ray Charles, Mose Allison and Sam Cooke. Arrangements of Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley, Glen Campbell and Jimi Hendrix and Amos Milburn will feature throughout this gig.
“A charming and witty front-man, one of his skills being that he can make the audience feel immediately at ease.” - Ronnie Scott’s
“It’s a mark of true showmanship when a performer knows when to change the speed or the vibe, taking the audience on an emotional journey, and that is exactly what Jeremy Sassoon did at his sold-out show!” - London Jazz Review
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £12
The Swing Commanders
Friday 7th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
On many an occasion, The Swing Commanders have raised the roof of M&P’s and kept each and every audience member dancing the night away. This will be no exception.
The Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more! Every member of the Swing Commanders sings and plays at least one instrument, sometimes three! Yet what makes them stand out even above their incredible music ability and performing skills is their joie-de-vivre.
People who experience the band for the first time are amazed at the energetic showmanship, the instrument swapping, the intricate arrangements, and sophisticated vocal blend.
Line Up
Peter Riley // Vocals, Bass
Siena Lloyd // Vocals, Clarinet, Sax, Bass, Piano, Accordion
Dan Smith // Guitar, Steel Guitar, Backing vocals
Gaynor Sutcliffe // Vocals, Violin, Piano, Bass, Accordion
Stuart Smith // Drums, Backing Vocals
Stuart McCallum Quartet
Thursday 6th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
From jazz beginnings to alt-folk and electronica, Stuart McCallum is one of the most vital and creative musicians of his generation. An in-demand guitarist, composer, producer and educator, Stuart’s current projects include: The Breath, Solitude, Music for Imaginary Film, co-writing with Richard Spaven, as well as performance, composition, and production research and education; Stuart being Deputy Head of Popular Music at the Royal Northern College of Music.
Stuart rose to prominence writing for and playing with the Cinematic Orchestra, on their Ma Fleur and Live at the Albert Hall albums, as well as on their award winning Disney soundtrack, The Crimson Wing. Stuart’s varied career has involved collaborations with electronic artists such as Jordan Rakei, James Zoo, JP Cooper and Bjork percussionist Manu Delago; performances with UK jazz greats John Surman and Kenny Wheeler; recordings with American jazz stars Ari Hoenig, Ira Coleman and Dan Weisz; and performances with prominent folk artists, such as Danny Thompson and Michael McGoldrick.
Tonight, Stuart is joined by three highly acclaimed musicians who have all built a fantastic reputation and prowess in the North’s music scene by their own right. The line up of Stuart (guitars), Neil Yates (trumpet), Sam Vicary (bass), and Luke Flowers (drums) means that this performance is set to be incredibly special and a unique opportunity to see these musicians freely and expertly perform the most beautiful instrumental music in a highly intimate setting.
The Line Up:
Stuart McCallum - guitar
Neil Yates - trumpet
Sam Vicary - bass
Luke Flowers - drums
J2oh
Wednesday 5th April 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
J2oh are a hybrid-jazz duo based in the North of England, with Jenny Walinetski on drums and Jemma Freese on keys and vocals. Their energetic and emotionally epic sound comes from a hybrid of hiphop/trap/dnb/electronic and contemporary jazz, using cross signatures, melodic phrasing, rhythmical hooks, complex harmony and vocal sound bites to create their sound.
Each composition is rooted in improvisation, which is part of their creative process and is also how the two met. Influences include; Floating Points, Gretchen Parlato, Yussef Kamaal, Portico Quartet, Slowly Rolling Camera and Richard Spaven.
Performance highlights include; Leeds Jazz Festival, Band on the Wall, Low Four Studios and supporting K.O.G. and Franz Von (Nubiyan Twist) in Sheffield. In 2022 they received a placement on Sage Gateshead’s Summer Studios scheme.
Tonight, expect an original performance of drums and synth/vocals based high energetic music, with a heavy focus on hybrid jazz with elements of DnB and time crossovers. A few sneaky covers will be thrown in, in J2oh’s unique style.