Tango Jazz Quartet
TANGO JAZZ QUARTET
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Saturday 31st August 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
£7 Entry
Book a table at 7pm for 50% off your food bill!
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Matt & Phred’s host for the fourth time Tango Jazz Quartet, a wonderful and creative collision of Argentinian Tango and Jazz roots.
With 10 albums released & 29 international tours made, including 7 consecutive years in UK, the band performed in the most prestigious jazz clubs and festivals in Europe, USA, China, Russia, South America and Africa.
“Synphonic Piazzolla” was his last project, premiered in 2021 together with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Nis Serbia and a version for chamber orchestra was presented on its 2022 tour together with the Belgrade Chamber Youth Orchestra at the Guarnerius Institut in Belgrade, Serbia.
This year the group returns to Matt & Phred’s with a new repertoire that - that in addition to the work of Astor Piazzolla- explores a good part of traditional tango, especially the work of the great legend of Tango, the great singer and composer Carlos Gardel.
This showcase is a unique musical fusion of Tango and Jazz, a fascinating journey from the origins of traditional Tango to the innovative proposals of Astor Piazzolla's music.
Tango Jazz Quartet magically captures the harmonies and the improvisation of jazz to blend them with the melodies and rhythms of tango. The striking contrast between the vibrant and playful "milongas", the romantic "tango-waltzes" and the electrifying music of Piazzzola will not leave anyone in the audience indifferent.
Line Up:
Martín Rao de Vita, on bass
Santiago Villalba, on piano
Ezequiel Vargas, on drums
Gustavo Firmenich, on tenor sax and clarinet
Back Chat Brass
BACK CHAT BRASS
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Friday 30th August 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
£7 Entry
Book a table at 7pm for 50% off your food bill!
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Back Chat Brass bring a show that rivals all others.
The 7-piece brass band, based in Leeds, have mastered a repertoire sure to raise the roof of our little backstreet jazz club. It sure has done on many an occasion before.
Rooted in pop, funk and hip hop, the band’s brassy beats are an instant favourite of any audience lucky enough to catch these guys live. Since 2016, they’ve been wreaking havoc in venues around the world, coaxing even the stubbornest of dance-phobics from their seats with their signature take on your go-to hits.
From the all-time disco bangers of the 80’s, to the R’n’B classics of the 90’s, to the unforgettable pop hits from the naughties through to the present day… Absolutely any age group who loves a dance will fall in love with this band’s one-of-a-kind sound, musicianship, and simply electrifying showmanship. A gig with Back Chat Brass is so much more than a gig.
Stuart McCallum Quartet
STUART MCCALLUM QUARTET
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Thursday 29th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
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. 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.
Line Up:
Stuart McCallum - guitars
Jeff Guntrun - saxophone
Pete Turner - bass
Luke Flowers - drums
The Music of Oscar Peterson, with the Liam Butler Webb Trio
THE MUSIC OF OSCAR PETERSON
WITH THE LIAM BUTLER WEBB TRIO
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Wednesday 28th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
Oscar Peterson, the trailblazing Canadian jazz pianist and composer, left an indelible mark on the world of music with his dazzling technique and boundless creativity. Known for his swinging, bluesy style, Peterson's influence resonates through generations. This tribute performance celebrates his legacy, revisiting some of his most iconic compositions.
Hailing from the vibrant Australian music scene, Liam Butler Webb has quickly risen to prominence as a pianist with extraordinary skill and passion. Butler Webb's musical journey has been marked by a commitment to exploring the nuances of the genre and paying homage to its luminaries.
Tonight, Butler Webb and his trio will perform a selection of works from Peterson’s finest albums such as ‘Canadiana Suite’, ‘We Get Requests’ and ‘Night Train’.
Line Up:
Liam Butler Webb - piano
James Adolpho - double bass
Tim Franks - drums
Wednesday’s at M&P’s: It’s a Date
Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30.
With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family.
Call 0161 273 5495 to book a table, and let the booker know you’ll be using the ‘It’s a Date’ deal.
The Bytheways
THE BYTHEWAYS
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Tuesday 27th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
The Bytheways consist of Helen and Paul Bytheway who front both covers band The Retrosettes and original indie folk band The Horse Puppets (both of whom have played at Matt & Phred’s many times).
The married couple have had an eventful musical career so far including an appearance in a film in Switzerland with Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel, a stadium tour of Europe with Simply Red and Lindsey Stirling, private parties all over the world and an album released through Universal records in Germany.
During lockdown 2020 they played a live stream from their home studio in Manchester every Friday for a whole year, as well as taking on a challenge of filming and sharing 100 songs in 100 days on YouTube. This all helped to grow a fanbase for the quirky acoustic duo. At Matt & Phred’s expect songs from their back catalogue, including artists such as Bowie, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Blondie, Fleetwood Mac etc etc.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!
All Star Jam
ALL STAR JAM
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Monday 26th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free 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.
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
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!
Speakeasy Bootleg Band
SPEAKEASY BOOTLEG BAND
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Saturday 24th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
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.
Speakeasy Bootleg Band are purveyors of the "Finest Quality Bootleg Music Since Records Began.... Distilled & Bottled in New York and Chicago", but consumed wherever finer things are appreciated. Firm favourites of M&P audiences, Speakeasy Bootleg Band play a heady mix of Jazz, Jive and Harlem swing; the vintage sounds of the Cotton Club and Birdland. A first-rate combination of irresistible brass, powerful bass, explosive drums and sophisticated witty vocals to make your Saturday night a hugely fun affair.
This is the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Billie Holliday, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey and Count Basie, with a bit of stylish Rat Pack thrown in for good measure, the retro tunes which drove Tin Pan Alley and created the Great American Songbook.
With the members of the band having an abundance of musical experience, you can truly sit back and appreciate just how spectacular a performance Speakeasy Bootleg Band bring to the stage. Not only masters of their repertoire, but hugely entertaining showmen sure to keep the smile on your face in between songs. Feel like you’ve been thrown back to the times of prohibition as you enter our dimly lit Jazz club with one of the finest Jazz and Swing bands around filling the space with their mesmerising sound.
The line up: Nick Branton (reeds), Phil Lucas (trumpet, vocals), Jeff Lewis (trombone, vocals), Andy Hulme (guitar), Alan Jeffs (bass), Jab Butters (drums).
Ukebox
UKEBOX
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Friday 23rd August 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
£7 Entry
Book a table at 7pm for 50% off your food bill!
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
UKEBOX, our favourite ukulele players are back tonight! The band raised the roof at their last gig and we are very excited to have them back tonight. Bring your dancing shoes, you are going to need them!
This ensemble of 4 draws on the flawless tonal qualities of the Ukulele. A completely unique sound and fresh arrangements of almost every genre and artists thinkable. From The Beach Boys to Beyonce to The Killer to The Beatles… there's something for everyone. Along with some questionable oddities thrown in for good measure, the mixture of strong harmonies and strapping bass lines prove an aural and visual pleasure not to be missed!
Anyone who didn’t take the ukulele seriously before certainly will after attending this gig. The four fantastic showmen are sure to get you on your feet dancing the night away to the absolute bangers you’ve spent your life adoring.
Line up:
Richard Taylor
Mikey Fell
James Rookyard
Danny Gelsthorpe
Toby Brazier Quartet
TOBY BRAZIER QUARTET
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Thursday 22nd August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
The Toby Brazier quartet come from Leeds and Bradford where they perform regularly in and around the local scene.
With the rhythm section talents of Will Powell, Jose Canha and John Arnesen supporting Trumpeter Toby Brazier, they focus on the bebop, hard bop and post bop periods of jazz performing the great tunes of the 40s, 50s to the modern day. The band’s repertoire sees them spotlight the likes of Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter and Charlie Parker, to name but a few jazz greats.
Svarc, Hanley, Longhawn
SVARC, HANLEY, LONGHAWN
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Wednesday 21st August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
'These three push all the buttons, tick all the boxes. You want funk? You got it? You want Jazz? It's right there. Maybe you want to go a little towards the outside? They'll take you there and bring you back in one piece.' - Bebop Spoken Here
The band features Nik Svarc (Guitar), Steve Hanley (Drums) and Martin Longhawn (Organ/Keys). The group have played at Manchester Jazz Festival, Charlie Wrights London, Splinter Jazz Newcastle, the Yardbird Birmingham, Arts Club Glasgow, Sela Bar Leeds, and of course our little stage here at Matt and Phred’s. Come and join this brilliant and hugely experienced trio groove the night away through both originals and covers from across the decades.
'The album closes on a majestic crescendo that is yet another of the many disparate characteristics that go up to make one of the album releases of the year for this reviewer. Gracefulness and power are very difficult to attain without upsetting the equilibrium, but this release manages that fine balancing act with a great deal of dignity.'-John Toolan Jazz Goes To Leeds (For the Greater Good Album Review)
Wednesday’s at M&P’s: It’s a Date
Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30.
With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family.
Call 0161 273 5495 to book a table, and let the booker know you’ll be using the ‘It’s a Date’ deal.
Bop Kaballa
BOP KABALLA
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Tuesday 20th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
Bop Kaballa are a Liverpool-based live psych jazz/trip-hop trio made up of Andy Wileman on keys, Will Hogan on bass and Adam Fairclough on drums. The project has risen to acclaim within Liverpool and beyond due to their eclectic spiritual and cosmic sounds, tied together by top-tier musicianship.
The band has regular features and residencies in Liverpool, including but not limited to Hope Street Jazz and Future Yard's FUJAZZI, boasting impressive live performance collaborations with some of the scene's best MC's and instrumentalists. A milestone for the project was reached in September 2022 with the release of their self-titled debut album featuring a whole team of local creatives.
Fitting perfectly into the contemporary neo-jazz craze, you can expect this outfit to provide grooves for years to come.
Check out Bop Kaballa's self-titled debut album on all streaming platforms.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!
New Orleans Jam
NEW ORLEANS JAM
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Monday 19th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free 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.
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
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.
Charlie Cooper & The CC's
CHARLIE COOPER & THE CC’S
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Saturday 17th August 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
£7 Entry
Book a table at 7pm for 50% off your food bill!
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Charlie Cooper writes vintage soul, updated perfectly, sung with deep and husky soul-pipes!
Not only comparable with classic voices like Dusty Springfield and Shirley Bassey but also up there with modern soul divas Alice Russell and Sharon Jones, Charlie is a vocal force to be reckoned with.
The songs emerge from another time, influenced by the classic songwriting and arranging of Bacharach and Hal David, accompanied by grooves akin to old school Stax and Motown. Charlie invites you in for a glimpse into her mind and her world, whilst her band ("The CC's") kick it like Booker T and the MGs.
Expect originals and covers which take the evening from kick-backed admiration to the talent to dancing the night away to some of your favourite tunes from across the decades! Charlie and the band are expert musicians who truly know how to get the crowd going with their rock ’n’ roll grooves.
"Superb talent and excellent musicality… Great charm and positivity coupled with that little bit of magic which all good performers have" - JOOLS HOLLAND
"Wonderful and alluring voice " - CRAIG CHARLES
Bring your dancing shoes!
Loud Noises
LOUD NOISES
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Friday 16th August 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
£7 Entry
Book a table at 7pm for 50% off your food bill!
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Loud Noises are a feisty four-piece brass outfit conceived on the streets of Leeds in 2016 who unfailingly showcase a powerful combination of gutsy brass playing and daring repertoire. The combination of trumpet, trombone, bass saxophone, and drums come together to create a sound which can be described as classic New Orleans musicianship meets your absolute favourite cult classic tunes from across the decades.
Equally at home playing traditional NOLA jazz tunes or busting out their distinctive arrangements of pop anthems, these highly competent musicians are sure to make your Saturday night everything you could hope for. Loud Noises provide one of the most engaging and satisfying live music experiences you could hope to find.
With stunning showmanship and crowd engagement from the offset, expect a night of tunes ranging from the likes of Michael Jackson, to The Spice Girls, to Lady Gaga, to the Back Street Boys, and so very far beyond. Loud Noises have raised the roof of Matt & Phred’s each and every time they have played at the club, and it’s always a pleasure to invite them back to our little jazz club. This band is one of a kind, and any audience is sure to be left in pure admiration of how a 4-piece band so full of passion for what they do can create one of the richest and most powerful sounds you’ll hear.
The line up: Tim Hurst (trombone/vocals), Tom Sharp (trumpet/vocals), Anna Chandler-King (bass saxophone), Sam Foster (drums).
The Gelatos
THE GELATOS
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Thursday 15th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
The Gelatos are a high-energy, all-singing Jazz quartet playing the all-time classic songs of the 40’s and 50’s with an Italian twist. The 4-piece ensemble never fails to put a smile on every audience member’s face as they play their masterful mix of tunes guaranteed to get you dancing in your seat. Playing favourites from the likes of Louis Prima, Benny Goodman, and Count Basie to name but a few, The Gelatos stunning musicianship and witty showmanship is sure to make your Thursday night feel like a Saturday night!
From beautiful, laid back slow and more romantic numbers all the way through to high-tempo, quick-stepping jump jives, The Gelatos are a truly electric and fun collection of musicians who will take you on an unforgettable journey through the music of the time period.
Bring your dancing shoes!
Jeffrey Hewer Trio
JEFFREY HEWER TRIO
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Wednesday 14th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
The Jeffrey Hewer Trio is an exciting and dynamic jazz band that performs original music and interpretations of jazz classics in a contemporary style.
With Jeffrey Hewer (guitar), Steve Hanley (drums) and Martin Longhorn (hammond organ) the trio brings an intense and groovy sound as they explore musical soundscapes, taking inspiration from classic jazz organ bands such as Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco and Dr. Lonnie Smith to bring an intense excitement and interplay to their music.
The trio will be performing their original compositions (which is available on all major streaming services) as well as fresh arrangements of jazz songs and standards.
Wednesday’s at M&P’s: It’s a Date
Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30.
With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family.
Call 0161 273 5495 to book a table, and let the booker know you’ll be using the ‘It’s a Date’ deal.
Paolo Fuschi & The Outsiders
PAOLO FUSCHI & THE OUTSIDERS
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Tuesday 13th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
Since 2002 the Manchester based Sicilian Singer-Guitarist Paolo Fuschi has been sharing his heart-warming, foot stamping, hip shaking blend of Electric Blues, Classic Soul and Vintage Funk. His high-intensity live performances have been enjoyed everywhere, from Manchester basement jams to scorching Sicilian Summer Festivals.
Today, after more than 20 years of collaborations both in studio and live which led him to touring the whole country and Europe and performing in prestigious venues such as the London O2 Arena, Manchester Apollo, Liverpool Echo Arena (sharing the stage with George Thorogood, Mud Morganfield, Cedric Burnside, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Cory Wong, Gladys Night & The Pips and many more), Paolo has finally decided to answer the question "What is my voice?".
‘“Paolo Fuschi & The Outsiders, ‘This Old World’, loving this. But, then again, I was a massive fan of his previous incarnation as the founding member of the Buffalo Brothers and that quality is still on show here.” - Craig Charles, Funk and Soul Show, BBC Radio 6 Music
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!
Jazz Jam
JAZZ JAM
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Monday 12th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free 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.
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
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…
Yubaba
YUBABA
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Saturday 10th August 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
£7 Entry
Book a table at 7pm for 50% off your food bill!
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Yubaba are North Wales’ and the North West’s premier Funk & Soul act. This vocal-led 6 piece band never fail to get audiences of all ages moving with their infectious mix of Funk, Soul, Ska and Reggae.
With a mighty repertoire spanning from classic grooves to more modern chart tracks, Yubaba add their own arrangements and twists to Funk, Soul, and Reggae hits from the 80’s to today.
From The White Stripes, to Amy Winehouse, to The Beatles, to James Brown, to Aretha Franklin, to Junior Senior, and so very far beyond…
The hugely competent line up of vocals, saxophone, guitar, keyboards, bass, and drums promise to ignite the atmosphere of our little backstreet jazz club from song one. This is to be a Saturday night in the company of a fantastic band whose awesome showmanship and skill will get you dancing in your seat, then on the dance floor, then all the way home.
The Line Up:
Lead Vocals – Jess Beatson
Guitar – Alex Carter
Keyboards - James Corbett
Bass Guitar – Kris Owen
Saxophone – Adrian Kindred
Drums – Ben Neal
52 Skidoo
52 SKIDOO
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Friday 9th August 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
£7 Entry
Book a table at 7pm for 50% off your food bill!
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Feel like you’ve been thrown back to Prohibition times as you walk into our candlelit jazz club to be greeted by one of the finest Harlem Swing bands out there. 52 Skidoo are a firm favourite at M&P’s, each of its members having earned a stellar reputation among audiences and fellow musicians alike.
Bringing back to life the forgotten era of the Speakeasy, Prohibition, Vaudeville, Tin Pan Alley, New York rent parties, Harlem Stride Piano and Hot Jazz 1920's band 52 Skidoo are an unlikely collection of drunks, gamblers, misfits and outlaws performing Harlem Swing, a music born out of the stride piano style made famous by James P. Johnson and Fats Waller.
Turning back the clock to play a dazzling set of vintage American music in the style for which it was written. Classic favourites like ‘Ain’t Misbehavin‘, ‘The Joint is Jumpin’ and ‘Your Feet’s Too Big'. You can also expect some popular favourites given the 52 Skidoo treatment.
Get your glad rags on and join us for an evening to be spent as Fridays should be!
Vocals / Guitar / Piano / Trumpet / Trombone / Drums
The Climate Stripes
THE CLIMATE STRIPES
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Thursday 8th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
Warmly welcoming this epic band to M&P’s!
The Climate Stripes are a 5-piece band from Manchester. With two fantastic original albums worth of material, centred around blues-rock but stretching much further, they certainly know how to raise a roof or two.
Come along and enjoy three full sets of funky, soulful blues-rock, both originals and some tasteful covers.
Line up: Vocals // Guitar // Keys // Saxophone // Bass // Drums
Dave Burgoyne Trio // Dutone
Dave Burgoyne Trio // Dutone
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Wednesday 7th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
Dave Burgoyne Trio // Dutone
A night featuring music from Dave Burgoyne Trio and Dutone.
Dave Burgoyne Trio plays melodic, head-nodding jazz, part of the buzzing new wave of UK jazz music.
Dutone is a new instrumental hip-hop/beats project from London-based drummer/producer George Grundy and Dave Burgoyne.
Featuring special guest Andy Patterson (Nonunonu) on bass, the three musicians will play new music from Dutone’s latest EP, plus arrangements and new compositions from Dave for the other sets.
Dave Burgoyne - Keys
Andy Patterson - Bass
George Grundy - Drums
Wednesday’s at M&P’s: It’s a Date
Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30.
With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family.
Call 0161 273 5495 to book a table, and let the booker know you’ll be using the ‘It’s a Date’ deal.
The Hybrid Sessions
THE HYBRID SESSIONS
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Tuesday 6th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
Inspired by modern electronic musicians such as Floating Points, Maribou State, Thom Yorke and Jojo Mayer, Matt and Phreds new night The Hybrid Sessions sets out to reverse engineer digital music and to explore its creation through a combination of live instrumentation with electronic production.
Curated by drummer and artist Laurie Agnew, this new night aims to open doors for musicians who wish to explore electronic music and improvisation.
Each event will feature a guest artist, which will imbue each night with idiosyncrasy and individuality. The stage will also be open for others to join in with the music, be it as an instrumentalist or vocalist.
A hybrid drum kit, percussion and Ableton Push will be available as well as vocal mics, guitar and bass amp. The opportunity to create live music with an electronic aesthetic will be instantaneous.
The inclusion of unique instrumentation is actively encouraged (the stranger the better) however, if your instrument will require particular time or attention to set up please contact the venue before hand.
The goal of The Hybrid Sessions is to be an inclusive space but participation will be at the organisers discretion. Respect must be shown to the artists with which you are playing and to the equipment provided, but above all else participation will require a commitment to the risk of creating live music through improvisation. Dock of the Bay is a wonderful song, but this is not the night for it.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!
Blues Jam
BLUES JAM
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Monday 5th August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free 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.
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
Every 1st Monday of the month sees our resident Blues band, fronted by the fantastic Franny Eubank, take to the stage for a night of music like no other.
The band will jam the night away with players of any standard, staying true to what Blues is all about. This is the music of John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Etta James, Little Walter, Leadbelly, Aretha Franklin, and all those greats who defined Blues properly since the early 20th Century.
Come equipped with your steel guitars, basses, mouth organs, sticks, vocal cords, or whatever other instrument you play, and join this mighty house band to either play one of the classics or see where the beat takes you… That’s the joy of the Blues. Oh, and don’t be surprised if Franny asks you to join in on a song mid-way through it!
More of a listener than a player? No problem. Kick back in our candle-lit club in the company of gritty lyricism, 12-bar riff-led tunes, and the all-round powerful performances that the M&P Blues Jam has to offer. This is one of those nights that you simply won’t want to end.
Matt & Phred’s Quiz
MATT & PHRED’S MUSIC QUIZ
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Sunday 4th August 2024
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-8pm
Quiz starts: 8pm
Tickets for a team must be bought together, under the same name.
Team tables will be allocated automatically.
Please see full important information below.
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/39277139
Introducing Matt & Phred’s Quiz: where the whole quiz is the music round!
Prepare to be enchanted by the hilarity of our quizmaster, Jonathan Mayor, and the sensational virtuosity of our pianist, Tom Sharp. Get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled experience filled with wildly interactive rounds, made for music enthusiasts and comedy lovers alike.
Forget everything you know about how quizzes usually work. Leave behind the mundane world of paper and apps – here, each team wields a horn, their ultimate 'fastest finger first' buzzer! With Jonathan Mayor at the helm, doling out points with flair and wit, the M&P Quiz transcends mere trivia and becomes a full-fledged game show extravaganza!
Gather your mates, round up your family, and prepare for a night of uproarious laughter and thrilling music challenges. With hugely varied music rounds that range from delightfully easy to devilishly tricky, there's something for everyone to revel in. Trust us, this isn't just fun – it's an unforgettable adventure into the heart of musical merriment!
And, of course, it wouldn’t be a quiz without a prize! The winning team will receive a £50 bar tab, which can be spent anytime at M&P's...
If tickets for your group size are unavailable/unlisted, but there is availability for other group sizes, please call Matt & Phred's on 0161 273 5495 and we may be able to re-allocate availability to suit your group.
Note that your team may be allocated a high table with bar stools. If you have a disability meaning that this is not suitable, please call Matt & Phred's on 0161 273 5495.
This is event is strictly for over-18’s due to licensing. Attendees who are under 18 will not be eligible for a refund.
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/39277139
Dana Ali Band
DANA ALI BAND
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Saturday 3rd August 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
£7 Entry
Book a table at 7pm for 50% off your food bill!
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
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
The Vinyl Steppers
THE VINYL STEPPERS
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Friday 2nd August 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
£7 Entry
Book a table at 7pm for 50% off your food bill!
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
We are very excited to welcome this fantastic band back to M&P’s after absolutely raising the roof during Manchester Jazz Festival.
We can guarantee that this will be nothing short of a perfect Friday night party. Get your glad rags on and join us for a night of dancing to classic popular songs from across the decades, given a jazz/swing twist…
The Vinyl Steppers put a twist on chart-hits for music that’s unexpected, giving pop classics a throwback feel, with swing and jazz tunes in there too! Expect sultry sounds that make the dance floor irresistible for quick steppers and slow dances.
Line Up:
Kate Peters - Vocals
Harry Orme - Guitar
Sam Jackson - Bass
John Arnesen - Drums
Tom Sharp - Trumpet
Tom Smith - Trombone
Jim Wallace - Gypsy Project
JIM WALLACE: GYPSY PROJECT
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Thursday 1st August 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free 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.
Django with an iPod...
Featuring a foot stomping mix of traditional Gypsy Jazz alongside the bands own exhilarating arrangements of contemporary pop songs from the modern era, there's something for jazz aficionados and music lovers alike.
Come and take a peek whats on Django's playlist as these talented, humorous and charismatic individuals tear through the music of Britney Spears and alike, whilst paying a respectful homage to the unrivalled swinging sounds of The Quintette du Hot Club de France.