M&P’s Jazz Brunch
M&P’s Jazz Brunch
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Saturday 1st August 2026
Doors: 1pm / Gig: 1:30-4pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £7 per person
Entrance-Side Table/Standing: £5 per person
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
Tickets are available via Skiddle; tables are automatically allocated for those with seated tickets.
Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/e/42476331
Spend your Saturday afternoon in style at Matt & Phred’s, enjoying live jazz alongside a specially curated brunch pizza menu.
Join us for our Jazz Brunch featuring the outstanding Jack Pearce Quintet, delivering an engaging set of original compositions that blend jazz tradition with a fresh, contemporary edge. Expect inventive, high-energy performances that draw from post-bop and 90s world fusion influences, brought to life with a strong sense of interplay and musical exploration.
Formed of Leeds Conservatoire alumni, the Jack Pearce Quintet is known for its commitment to both melodic invention and technical excellence. Their music is carefully crafted through extensive rehearsal and refined in the live setting, resulting in performances that feel dynamic, spontaneous, and deeply cohesive. The band is quickly gaining recognition as one of the most exciting emerging groups on the UK jazz scene.
Across two vibrant one-hour sets, expect a rich mix of original material featuring saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, and drums, balancing intricate instrumental passages with expressive, melody-led moments.
Alongside the music, enjoy a brunch pizza menu with creative twists on familiar favourites - from Meaty, to Shakshuka, to Smoked Salmon, and more.
With its central city location, intimate atmosphere, and standout live music, Matt & Phred’s Jazz Brunch offers a unique way to spend your weekend. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
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Ticket & Menu Info
Tickets are sold in three categories:
VIP Stage-Side Seating; best view of the stage - £7 per person
Entrance-Side Seating; restricted view of stage - £5 per person
Standing; in the bar area - £5 per person
Upon Skiddle checkout, you will be asked what food you will be ordering. This is NOT a pre-order; it's just to help the kitchen minimise wait times. You will still be required to order at the bar on the day.
For dietary and access requirements, or anything else, please call the venue on 0161 273 5495
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Brunch Pizza Menu
Margherita (v) - £8.50
Mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceVeggie Brunch Pizza (v) - £9.00
Mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceVegan Brunch Pizza (ve) - £9.00
Mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, M&P's signature tomato sauceMeaty Brunch Pizza - £9.50
Sausage, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions, mozzarella, M&P's signature tomato sauceShakshuka Pizza (v) - £10.00
Roasted peppers, herbs, feta, soft-baked egg, M&P's signature tomato sauceSmoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Pizza - £10.50
Cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, spring onions, lemon oilHash Browns (bowl of 5) - £5.00
The classic brunch side dish, served with ketchup
Jeremy Sassoon Trio
Jeremy Sassoon Trio
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Saturday 1st August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Jeremy Sassoon is one of the UK’s most in-demand singer pianists, who has mesmerised audiences both in the UK and around the world with his soulful and natural style and stunning repertoire of his own arrangements of Jazz, Blues, Groove & Soul classics.
Jeremy has headlined sell out shows at Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express Soho, the Jazz Café, and multiple Edinburgh Festival shows. He has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival, The Iridium Jazz Club in New York and has regularly headlined at Berlin’s premier Jazz Club A-Trane.
For this Jeremy Sassoon Trio performance, Jeremy on vocals and keys is joined by a absolutely stellar line-up of some of the North’s finest musicians on bass and drums, to present an incredibly laid-back yet ultimately awe-inspiring evening of the finest Jazz, Blues, and Soul arranged by the band.
Not only set to be an evening of gorgeous music, but also a true journey through that music; with Jeremy and the band remaining hugely personable throughout the gig, giving their own stories and insights into the music which they play.
Dana Ali Band
Dana Ali Band
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Saturday 1st August 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
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!
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
Blues Jam
Blues Jam
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Monday 3rd August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
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.
The Hybrid Sessions
The Hybrid Sessions
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Tuesday 4th August 2026
Doors: 6pm, Free Entry
Guest & House Band: 8pm
Open Jam: 9-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
The Hybrid Sessions is a monthly jam at Matt & Phred’s, inspired by cutting-edge electronic artists like Floating Points, Maribou State, Thom Yorke, and Jojo Mayer. What sets The Hybrid Sessions apart is its unique fusion of live music with electronic production. Musicians and singers have the chance to deconstruct and reshape digital sounds in real-time, pushing boundaries and exploring new ways to create.
More of a listener than a player? No problem! Come along, kick back, and enjoy the night unfolding... The music you hear has never been heard before and never will again...Whether you're into jazz, drum and bass, or anything in between, this is your chance to experience -and be part of -the future of live music.
Hosted by artist and producer Laurie Agnew, these sessions are a creative playground for all musicians to take improvisation to a new dimension. The stage is open to instrumentalists and vocalists; get in touch with @the_hybrid_sessions to check what equipment is provided and what you need to bring along.
Each Hybrid Session is fronted by a special guest artist or group in the world of electronic music, to give the night even more of a unique and distinct flavour and direction.
Timings: 8pm - Guest & Invited Musicians Set // 9-11pm - Open Jam
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 £15!
Tom Houghton Quartet
Tom Houghton Quartet
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Wednesday 5th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
The Tom Houghton Quartet is an organ-led ensemble that blends the soulful grooves of 1950s hard bop with the blues-drenched energy of Hammond organ greats such as Jimmy Smith and Larry Young, reimagined through a contemporary lens.
Led by guitarist Tom Houghton, the quartet brings together musicians from across the UK jazz scene, featuring Conrad Clenton on tenor saxophone, Lucas Kelly on Hammond organ, and Hugo Bólon on drums. The group breathes new life into lesser-played compositions by hard bop giants such as Hank Mobley, Jackie McLean, and Joe Henderson alongside original material.
Currently based in Leeds, the quartet has been formed as part of Houghton’s final recital for his BA in Jazz Guitar at Leeds Conservatoire, where all members are active within the city’s thriving jazz scene.
Conrad Clenton – Tenor Sax
Lucas Kelly – Organ
Hugo Bolon – Drums
Tom Houghton – Guitar
WEDNESDAYS 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.
To book, click the ‘Book a ‘Date Deal’ Table’ button at the top of this page. The £30 is charged on the night, once you’ve ordered your drinks and food.
N O V A Quartet
N O V A Quartet
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Thursday 6th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
N O V A is a singer/songwriter born and raised right here in Manchester.
After having started out training as a classical Soprano for 10 years, during her year abroad to study music in Perugia, Italy, she fell in love with Jazz and the world around it.
Being a regular face at M&P’s weekly Jam Nights, and having raised the roof during every single one of her full band gigs, we’re very excited to welcome Nova back tonight.
N O V A’s unique and mesmerising tone, born out of her classical training, adds a distinct flavour to each of the classics she brings into her impressive and ever-growing repertoire. You can expect the performance to surround the genres of Jazz-fusion and swing covers, along with the classic jazz and blues.
BRASSMIX
BRASSMIX
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Friday 7th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
BRASSMIX are a small but mighty 4-piece band that punches well above its weight, reworking today’s biggest dancefloor hits with an edgy brass sound (think “Radio 1 meets Lucky Chops”).
Based in West Yorkshire and inspired by both New Orleans and Ibiza, these seasoned session musicians fuse cutting-edge electronic FX with live horns and percussion to create a live experience like no other.
Plus, BRASSMIX utilises a simple QR-code request system, so you can request classics from our back catalogue throughout the set.
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
Dave Luvin Presents The Jazz Singers
Dave Luvin Presents The Jazz Singers
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Saturday 8th August 2026
DDoors: 6pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Step into an unforgettable evening of jazz with Dave Luvin & The Jazz Singers - a captivating vocal-led ensemble spotlighting some of Manchester’s finest jazz talent in our cosy club. Led by Kansas City-born bassist and bandleader Dave Luvin, the group unites exceptional musicianship with vibrant showmanship to bring classic jazz standards and refreshed modern favourites to life.
Whether it’s a celebration of The Great American Songbook or sultry re-workings of contemporary tunes, the group blends timeless repertoire with soulful vocals and dynamic arrangements for an audience-pleasing performance every time.
Backed by Manchester stalwarts on piano, trumpet and drums, the ensemble brings jazz classics to life with elegance, flair, and a warm club atmosphere perfect for both jazz aficionados and casual listeners alike.
Whether you’re settling in for a romantic evening, celebrating a special occasion, or simply savouring brilliant live music, Dave Luvin & The Jazz Singers deliver a richly melodic and joyfully engaging jazz experience.
The String Beans
The String Beans
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Saturday 8th August 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
The String Beans are an exciting gypsy jazz infused party band from Manchester. They like to take classic tunes from a variety of styles such as pop, rock, reggae and hip hop and give them a gypsy swing make over, guaranteed to get people dancing every time. Perfect for those who just love a bit vintage, retro and alternative at the weekend - whilst enjoying all the classic party tunes, given the band’s unique spin of course.
Tonight, the band will be playing a mix of upbeat gypsy jazz, blues, and retro soul, pop and rock classics with a gypsy twist. They will be featuring the vocals of a firm M&P favourite: Manchester soul songstress, the one and only Charlie Cooper!
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
Jazz Jam
Jazz Jam
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Monday 10th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
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 come together with others to perform some classic Jazz, be it a 'standard' or something more modern, whilst showing the rest of the performers and audience your approach to improvisation.
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…
Gig Announced Soon!
Gig Announced Soon!
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Tuesday 11th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
We’re currently finalising this gig listing - check back soon.
Rest assured, there will be Live Music 8-11pm.
You can still book a table now by clicking the above link.
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 £15!
Fisherman Dice
Fisherman Dice
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Wednesday 12th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
Manchester-based trio Fisherman Dice are a Psychedelic Surf Jazz band with Alex Hillman on Guitar, George Burrage on Double bass and Matt Hill on Drums, with their 2nd EP launch coming out soon they take a tour of England!
WEDNESDAYS 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.
To book, click the ‘Book a ‘Date Deal’ Table’ button at the top of this page. The £30 is charged on the night, once you’ve ordered your drinks and food.
The Out & Out Blues Band
The Out & Out Blues Band
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Thursday 13th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Full-blooded blues and boogie at its best. A thrilling, energetic and original journey into the genre from a passionate and experienced band. Expect dancing!
Heartfelt and sometimes fierce, The Out and Out Blues Band (The Out and Outs) are exactly as advertised – they explore the Blues from Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, through BB King, Bobby Bland and Taj Mahal, to Rory Gallagher – interspersed with their own original contemporary blues compositions.
Hammond Organ & Leslie, Harmonica, Guitar, Bass and Drums – all handled with over 150 years of combined musical experience and led by James Mackie who played keyboards for the Selecter and Madness in the 1980’s amongst others. The Out & Outs live to play. Full-blooded blues and boogie at its best. Expect dancing!
Line Up:
James Mackie - Hammond organ & keys
Ben Ruth - Harmonica & Vocals
Rob Livesey - Bass & Vocals
Niels Rasmussen - Guitar & Vocals
James Barrott - Drums
Listen: theoutandouts.com/tracks
Third Floor Soul
Third Floor Soul
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Friday 14th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Hailing from the ‘Soul-Capital’ of the North… Huddersfield: Third Floor is a “Brass-Driven-Funk-Powerhouse” best known for their vibrant energy, punchy horn lines, and infectious groove.The band has been making waves across West Yorkshire and beyond since forming in 2021.
With a dynamic lineup of talented musicians, Third Floor brings a fresh take on classic funk and soul, blending old-school influences with a modern edge that keeps audiences dancing from start to finish. As one audience member put it, “We danced our socks off — every song nailed it.”
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
The LVN Trio
The LVN Trio
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Saturday 15th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
For this edition of our new sweet spot sessions, we invite you to experience The LVN Trio. Using the talent and setlist from our regularly featured and Matt & Phreds’ favourite The Live Notes, this is a show we’re excited to see
The LVN Trio is a live three-piece from The Live Notes, delivering a smooth blend of pop, soul and R&B with a warm, groove-led sound. Centred around strong lead vocals, guitar and a tight rhythm section, the trio brings a rich, full-band feel in a focused, intimate format.
The set features a mix of timeless soul and R&B classics alongside modern pop favourites and deeper cuts, all reimagined with a live feel that keeps the energy flowing from start to finish. Expect familiar songs delivered with style, musicianship and a natural feel for the room.
Perfect for an early Saturday evening at Matt & Phred’s, The LVN Trio provides an easy, uplifting soundtrack for the start of the night - relaxed, soulful and engaging, with just the right lift as the room fills and the evening builds.
Speakeasy Bootleg Band
Speakeasy Bootleg Band
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Saturday 15th August 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
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).
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
New Orleans Jam
New Orleans Jam
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Monday 17th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
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.
Max Rosen Trio
Max Rosen Trio
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Tuesday 18th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
The Max Rosen Trio is a Manchester-based force that breathes fresh life into the jazz scene. Fusing timeless jazz standards with funky grooves, folk influences, and innovative original compositions, the trio try and keep the art of improvisation alive by showcasing all of these elements live on stage to the audience. Inspired by the virtuosity of legends like Brad Mehldau and Keith Jarrett, George, Pete and Max all met at university having played with each other throughout their studies.
The Max Rosen Trio have recently headlined Mindslip at Habitat Studios, and have a series of exciting gigs and new projects on the horizon, as well as being extremely excited to bring their music to Matt and Phred’s.
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 £15!
Chris Coull Quintet
Chris Coull Quintet
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Wednesday 19th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
Trumpeter Chris Coull brings his hard-swinging quintet to Matt & Phred’s, featuring Mike Hope on tenor saxophone alongside Andre Baranak on piano, Barry Donohue on bass, and John Settle on drums. Together, the band delivers tight interplay, soulful expression, and infectious energy, blending deep jazz roots with a modern, forward-moving feel.
The group will be drawing from classic Blue Note recordings of the 1950s and 60s, celebrating the grooves, melodies, and spirit of one of jazz’s most iconic eras. Expect a dynamic, toe-tapping evening of groove-based jazz—driving rhythms, expressive solos, and plenty of swing—perfectly matched to the intimate atmosphere of Matt & Phred’s in Manchester.
WEDNESDAYS 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.
To book, click the ‘Book a ‘Date Deal’ Table’ button at the top of this page. The £30 is charged on the night, once you’ve ordered your drinks and food.
The Brown Bird Quintet
The Brown Bird Quintet
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Thursday 20th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
The Brown Bird Quintet is an upcoming Manchester based jazz group led by Will Bird (Trumpet) and Jasmine Brown (Sax). All members of the group are recent graduates of the Royal Northern College Of Music, where Jasmine and Will were awarded the Martyn Edwards Jazz Bursary. The Quintet formed in 2024 and has so far made several appearances at Wakefield Jazz Club, and played gigs and hosted jams across Manchester, playing a variety of music from original compositions to arrangements of swing, latin, funk, pop and even video game music!
Jasmine Brown grew up with 2 jazz musicians for parents and quickly discovered a passion for all things swing and bebop, falling in love with the playing of Phil Woods and Cannonball Adderley. After graduating from the RNCM last year, she has began establising herself on the Manchester scene, composing and arranging. Some of her most recent notable peformances include playing with Femme De La Femme at Band on the Wall and with Tom Smith and Katie Brown at Ruislip Jazz Club.
Will Bird was introduced to jazz at a young age by his dad, a jazz clarinetist, and was then inspired by jazz trumpet players such as Chet Baker and Roy Hargrove. Since moving to Manchester to study the trumpet, he has persued a career as a freelance musician using his skills as an performer, arranger, and pianist. Some of his most recent notable peformances include playing with the Sam Lightwing Quintet at Manchester Jazz Festival and Jeremy Sassoon's Ray Charles Project at Buxton Jazz Festival.
Sass & The Groove
Sass & The Groove
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Friday 21st August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Bringing together soul, funk, pop and dancefloor anthems, this Holmfirth-based 7-piece band delivers a high-energy live show built around powerhouse female vocals, soaring saxophone melodies and an irresistible groove-driven rhythm section.
From the timeless sounds of Diana Ross, Jocelyn Brown and Tina Turner to modern favourites from Rudimental and beyond, their setlist is packed with feel-good classics, unexpected crowd-pleasers and inventive mashups that put a fresh spin on familiar songs. Expect everything from soulful singalongs and disco grooves to dancefloor fillers, all delivered with tight musicianship and infectious energy.
The band bring the same polished performance and party atmosphere to every stage, creating a live show that keeps audiences singing, dancing and coming back for more.
Sarah Dyson – lead vocals
Sam Dyson – lead vocals / bass
Josh Haslam – backing vocals / guitar
Chris Gregory – backing vocals / drums
Sam Reid – backing vocals / keys
Ben Baldwin – sax
Will Proud – trumpet
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
The Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience
The Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience
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Saturday 22nd August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
The debut 2024 Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience album has received considerable acclaim, a no 3 in the UK blues airplay charts and a nomination in the UK Blues Awards. Already with European dates under their belts “Blues in Britain” writes ‘its a blues set to cherish… Pat and co just do them so well” Reviewing 2024’s Tenby Blues Festival, Blues Matters Mag said: “There then followed an entirely different style and set of full throttle funky electric blues led by Pat Fulgoni and his Blues Experience. With a full on five piece band Fulgoni’s powerful vocal delivery worked wonders as he pushed the boat out with a confidence that highlighted this band’s importance in the growing blues world in the UK.”
In his time Pat has sung across many genres and worked with festival headlining producers from Zion Train to Camo & Krooked, London Electricity to Murdock to Coldcut and a range of weird and wonderful sounds including with Jeff Buckley / Capt Beefheart guitarist Gary Lucas (NYC) as well as touring the world as a live artist and as part of Huddersfield band Kava Kava. But it’s truly magical when he sings the blues especially when backed by the stunning musicianship of this band featuring talented musicians including Jacob Beckwith on guitar, Jaden Hart on bass, Charlie Isaac on keys and Dylan Sluiter on drums. Billboard Magazine “Fulgoni could sing a pearl from its oyster”. They ain’t wrong and Blues Matters adds “completely blown away because he can sing, I mean really sing, ridiculously well”
Neon Brass
Neon Brass
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Saturday 22nd August 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Neon Brass, where 80's bangers meet New Orleans street beat.
Neon Brass are the new brass band on the block, bringing their own take on 80's hits from Wham! to Whitney, Madness to Madonna and much more. This 6-piece brass powerhouse has a wealth of experience and the energy and clothes to match.
Line Up:
Trumpet - Chris Williamson
Trumpet - Paul Grady
Saxophone - Stuart MacDonald
Trombone/vocals - Stuart Garside
Sousa - Dave DB
Drums - Joe Sykes
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
All Star Jam
All Star Jam
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Monday 24th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
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!
Bacana
Bacana
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Tuesday 25th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Bacana Maresia - or Bacana for short - is a Manchester-based band that celebrates the vibrant sounds of Brazil. Founded by lead singer Beatriz Rodrigues and drummer Joel Arriaga, the project grew from their shared love for the intricate rhythms, harmonies, and emotive storytelling found within Brazilian music. To complete their vision, they teamed up with two legends in Manchester’s music scene -guitarist/singer Paolo Fuschi and guitarist/bassist Diego Prato - forming a powerful lineup.
Channelling samba, bossa nova, and Brazilian funk/soul from the 60s to the 80s, Bacana Maresia covers classics by acclaimed artists like Tim Maia, Elis Regina, and Jorge Ben Jor. Alongside these standards, the group delves into obscure gems from across Brazil, as well as songs from the wider Portuguese-speaking world, further showcasing the diversity of its musical landscape.
Though still a new project, Bacana Maresia is making its mark with regular performances at Band on the Wall’s “La Fiesta” nights. Deeply committed to Brazil’s musical roots, they deliver a vintage sound while occasionally weaving in subtle modern twists. Their live shows transport audiences to the colourful streets of Rio, São Paulo, and beyond - creating a space where, one moment, you are the girl from Ipanema...
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 £15!
Stuart McCallum Trio
Stuart McCallum Trio
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Wednesday 26th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
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.
Tonight, Stuart is joined by two highly acclaimed musicians who have all built a fantastic reputation and prowess in the North’s music scene by their own right.
Line Up:
Stuart McCallum - guitar
Pete Turner - bass
Luke Flowers - drums
WEDNESDAYS 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.
To book, click the ‘Book a ‘Date Deal’ Table’ button at the top of this page. The £30 is charged on the night, once you’ve ordered your drinks and food.
Gig Announced Soon!
Gig Announced Soon!
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Thursday 27th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
We’re currently finalising this gig listing - check back soon.
Rest assured, there will be Live Music 8-11pm.
You can still book a table now by clicking the above link.
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 £15!
The Swing Commanders
The Swing Commanders
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Friday 28th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
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
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
Dreamer Quartet
Dreamer Quartet
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Saturday 29th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Alongside their late-night party sets at Matt & Phred’s, Dreamer also hosts the All Star Jam on the fourth Monday of every month. The Dreamer Quartet is a four‑piece incarnation drawn from these line-ups, bringing the same quality musicianship and immaculate vibes to our Sweet Spot gig.
If you’ve been to the jam and loved the house band set, this show is definitely for you. Expect a feel‑good mix of Funk, Soul, RnB, and just enough Disco to get you moving on the dancefloor.
Alligator Gumbo
Alligator Gumbo
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Saturday 29th August 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Alligator Gumbo are a 7 piece New Orleans jazz band from Leeds, who have been playing together since 2011. Having played extensively around the country, and often packed out Matt & Phred’s, we can’t wait to see them again.
A gig with Alligator Gumbo sees jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, when music was raw and largely improvised with melodies and solos happening simultaneously which has now become defined as the 'New Orleans' sound.
As well as the band’s unique and fast-tempo treatment of the classic tunes, Alligator Gumbo take this distinctive style and apply it to their arrangements of more modern and popular songs which everyone will recognise and happily head to the dance floor upon hearing.
Line Up: James Paylor (Double Bass/Vocals), Chris Williamson (Trumpet), Greg Surmacz (Clarinet/Saxophone), Tim Hurst (Trombone/Vocals), Mike Rudland-Simpson (Steel Guitar/Vocals), Chris Lloyd (Piano/Vocals), Jose Williamson (Drums/Washboard/Bells/Whistles)
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1, then the dance floor (in front of the stage-side tables) opens up for Sets 2 and 3.
Mr Wilson’s Second Liners
Mr Wilson’s Second Liners
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Sunday 30th August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 7-10pm
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
Please note that this is a STANDING GIG.
Tickets via Skiddle: skiddle.com/e/42439074
The one and only Mr Wilson’s Second Liners are finally back at Matt & Phred’s tonight… This is going to be massive.
New Orleans meets 90s club classics...a rave funeral without the body.
In New Orleans, funerals are celebrated in style, with noisy brass bands processing through the streets. The main section of the parade is known as First Line, but the real fun starts with the Second Line, those who follow the band to enjoy the music, marching with the musicians and twirling parasols or waving handkerchiefs.
Welcome to Second Lining.
A rabble of mischievous northerners, Mr Wilson’s Second Liners form a traditional New Orleans Second Line. However, this is no sombre occasion: Mr Wilson’s expend their collective musical talent paying homage to the diehard days of the Hacienda, 90s club culture and its greatest hero, Mr Tony Wilson.
These revolutionary genre bashers knock the First Line sideways, opting for upbeat dance tracks over traditional slow hymns. Proudly stepping out in uniformed style, they channel the spirit of the 24 hour party people and get audiences dancing wherever they play.
The vision is an anarchic, street extravaganza, bursting with colour and sound, rallying impromptu raves on street corners and rousing audiences young and old into a joyful frenzy.
Melody Makers Jam
Melody Makers Jam
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Monday 31st August 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
Led by Craig Hanson, some of the finest musicians on Manchester’s music scene are tonight’s house band. These fantastic individuals have come together through their love of creating innovative original music, and celebrating the forerunners from throughout history who harnessed their talent and musical conceptualisation to develop groundbreaking approaches to making music. Today, these artists are high-ranking inspiration for countless up-and-coming musicians, but the attitude held by those legends continues to pulse through the music scene.
It is this focus on the creation of music, in its most wonderful and broad approaches, which defines the Melody Makers Jam. This is a unique opportunity to get involved with like-minded creatives. Maybe you’ve got a particular tune in mind; or think that one classic would sound great arranged a different way; perhaps, even, you and a mate have been working on a track together but would love to hear what it sounds like on brass… The options couldn’t be more open, and you couldn’t hope for a higher calibre house band and more supportive audience to get things going.
When we spoke to Craig about hosting this Jam Night, he advocated a Jam based on music from the worlds of modern alternative pop, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, soul and great songwriting. Think artists ranging from Joni Mitchell to Jill Scott, Bjork to Beyonce, Kate Bush to Kendrick Lamar… Sound like your cup of tea? Bring along your instruments and vocal cords, have a chat with Craig and the band, and lets make some music.
More of a listener than a player? Book yourself a table and watch the night unfold, it’s fair to say absolutely anything could happen. One thing’s for sure, with this band and this vision, it’s going to be a good one.