Paolo Fuschi & The Outsiders
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Smoke & Honey
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Will Tang Clan
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Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience
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J-Bear & The Giants
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J-Bear And The Giants are a 3 piece British blues rock band who pen tale-telling songs of swamp and swagger. The band play an array of Blues classics from the likes of Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Etta James, Freddie King, some of their utterly brilliant original songs, as well as a taking a few twists and turns towards some massively catchy and popular pop classics from across the decades.
Roaring drums and bass, sure to give you a ‘bass face’ and tapping your feet, met with the ultimate in funky riffs and electric showmanship.
Boogie Williams & The Imperials
A prolific 4-piece plays the best of Blues, Boogie-Woogie, and Soul
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Having played together in various guises, these musicians have decided to form their own band, The Imperials, which features M&P favourite Boogie Williams on keys. This trio has created a sound that showcases their skills as musicians and impressed audiences.
Danny Handley has honed his skills as a frontman working for The Animals for the last decade. His vocals and guitar work have brought the band to a new level. Barney Williams is one of the original founding members of The Milltown Brothers and now also works with The Animals providing them with his amazing boogie woogie piano style. Roberto Ruiz on bass is a session player originally from NYC, and mutli-instrumentalist. Ben Gonzalez on drums form the backbone of the band as the rhythm section.
They provide the beat that keeps the engine humming. Tune in for a special night of live music!
Lone Bear Duo
Early acoustic blues from the 1920s and 30s, hill country blues, raucous ragtime numbers and original songs.
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Internationally acclaimed bluesman Lone Bear brings to the stage the powerful Delta Blues and Ragtime on resonator guitar, harmonica and vocals. Joined by Georgia Slim on the iconic washboard, giving an upbeat and rhythmic drive, the performance features early acoustic blues from the 1920s and 30s, hill country blues, raucous ragtime numbers and Lone Bear's original songs.
Using the bottleneck slide, a syncopated fingerpicking style, soulful vocals and railroad-inspired percussion, Lone Bear Duo revive the raw energy and spirit of the Deep South. Dust off the moonshine and join them for a night of Old School Blues guaranteed to get your mojo working!
Jon Coley with Grace and Danger
Singer and multi-instrumentalist Jon Coley joined by Blues/Rock band Grace & Danger
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In his solo capacity, Jon plays an eclectic mix of Blues, Soul and Folk, mixed with fresh original songwriting.
He is renowned for his unique guitar playing passionate vocal performances, reminiscent of Van Morrison and Amos Lee. Jon is influenced by performers such as Nick Drake, Neil Young, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Sam Cooke, Bert Jansch, Wizz Jones, classic blues and especially the music of John Martyn.
He has quickly become a legendary figure in his present home of Manchester, and his family's native Liverpool, where his grandfather worked to book bands for the Cavern Club alongside Bobby Wooler and owner Ray McFall.
Jon has played support spots and festivals alongside John Renbourn, Blind Boy Paxton, Michael Chapman, Ralph McTell, Jon Gomm, Wizz Jones, Dylan LeBlanc, Chance McCoy and shared a stage and many more, including Foss Patterson and Danny Thompson of John Martyn's band at venues as varied as New York's Bitter End Club, and Liverpool's Echo Arena.
After years of live touring, Jon released his Mercury nominated album "If All I Ever Wanted Was All I Ever Needed" to critical acclaim in 2021.
Pairing with long time collaborators Grace and Danger, adds a whole new live dynamic to the show.
Grace and Danger are an Eastbourne based Blues/Rock band quickly becoming known as the must see new-blood act on the UK music scene. As well as playing music festivals and legendary venues such as The Forum (Tunbridge Wells), The Clutha (Glasgow), The Black Heart and The Fiddlers Elbow (Camden) the band has a particularly devoted following on the South Coast.
The frontman Rory Purdey (vocals, lead guitar) brings an eruptive amalgam of Jimmy Hendrix, Steve Ray Vaughan and Joe Bonamassa. Combined with his signature original sound and tone, he makes his guitar purr whenever he starts to play. Audiences are drawn in by Rory’s incredible song-writing, ear-catching vocals and virtuosic guitar playing.
With the experienced and highly esteemed Aiden Purdey on drums the band gets space to deliver a dynamic and creative thrill show. His spectacular drumming is as integral to the ‘Grace and Danger’ sound as John Bonham’s to Zeppelin, or Keith Moon’s to The Who’s. Aiden is also highly in demand as a live and studio session drummer who is well versed in all genres.
They also have a huge influence on their musical heritage. Rory and Aiden’s Uncle John Martyn (OBE) give them an extra special bond to not only the name of the band but the music they produce within. “Our Uncle, John Martyn, had a special connection to music… there was a directness and integrity to his playing and writing… we hope we carry on some of that legacy….”.
The band are heavily influenced by not only the classic blues and rock legends that paved the way for future generations but also some of the finest 21st century blues and rock artists around at the moment. The likes of 'Rival Sons', 'Vintage Trouble', 'Kris Barras', 'Gary Clarke Jr.' and 'Marcus King' just to name a few.
Ben Playford Trio
Vocal and piano-led band play well-loved jazz and blues standards, plus up-tempo numbers with rock-a-billy tendencies
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Ben Playford and his trio evoke the output of the Nat King Cole Trio and Mose Allison. Although their repertoire includes many well-known and well-loved jazz and blues standards, it also includes up tempo numbers with rock-a-billy tendencies. With fresh arrangements, riveting improvisational interplay and modern influences this trio’s got a little something for everyone.
The Nightcreatures Duo
A spicy gumbo of classic New Orleans material, old time blues and rock/pop covers given the Nightcreatures treatment.
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The Nightcreatures duo is a stripped down version of New Orleans R&B band The Nightcreatures, specialising in Swamp Funk, Voodoo Blues and Mardi Gras street beats.
They'll be serving up a spicy gumbo of classic New Orleans material, old time blues and rock/pop covers given the Nightcreatures treatment.
In the true spirit of the city they bring together songs sourced from such diverse artists as Prince, Black Sabbath, ZZ Top, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Waits and Ian Drury, as well as from New Orleans greats like Allen Toussaint, Dr John, Professor Longhair and James Booker. In addition to this they have reworked songs that were originally recorded by classic bluesmen Blind Willie Johnson, Leadbelly, Screaming Jay Hawkins and Jelly Roll Morton.
Rob Stringer Quartet
The Rob Stringer Quartet includes four of the UK’s top live jazz performers and will feature reimagined popular songs as well as classic jazz and blues standards.
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The Rob Stringer Quartet includes four of the UK’s top live jazz performers and will feature reimagined versions of songs by The Beatles, Prince, Ray Charles, Fats Domino & Elvis Presley as well as the classic standards of Sinatra, Billie Holiday and Dean Martin with a sweet, funky and soulful New Orleans-tinged sound.
Raised in a musical household, Rob Stringer began studying classical piano at the age of six, but soon found himself drawn to jazz music, and influenced by the greats; from Fats Waller and Frank Sinatra to Miles Davis and Harry Connick Jr, and everyone in between. Rob has toured the world for many years performing at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Radio City Music Hall and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.
He is currently touring his own new Billy Joel tribute show 'Celebrating Billy Joel - America's Piano Man' in theatres around the USA.
Rob prides himself on presenting audiences with a sound that is both musical and authentic but always inclusive and entertaining, often performing classic hits and modern tunes and reworking them with a jazzy twist!
Joining Rob are 3 stellar performers on the North West jazz scene; Billy Buckley on guitar, Ed Harrison on double bass and Dave Walsh on drums (who has a pizza named after him at Matt & Phreds).
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Neil Yates with The Bim Williams Trio
Neil Yates joins the Bim Williams trio for a night of burning hard-bop, be-bop, swing and Great American songbook tunes, plus original compositions.
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Multi-instrumentalist composer, arranger and educator Neil Yates studied music at Salford University and Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
He stepped out into the professional music business in 1991, as a London-based jazz trumpeter working most notably for the BBC Big Band and Johnny Dankworth Orchestra. He moved on to higher profile session musician work in 1994, performing and recording with The Brand New Heavies, Supergrass, Black Grape, Lighthouse Family, Alison Moyet, Will Young, Raw Stylus, Suggs, Matt Bianco and Robbie Williams.
To address his own creative urges in 1999 Neil moved out of London and travelled the festivals of UK and Ireland for a year in a caravan, eventually settling in a North Wales beauty spot to write and record his award winning first solo jazz album "New Origins" and second album "Five Countries", released on Edition Records November 2011. He also became much involved in Celtic music, performing, writing and arranging for traditional music legends Michael McGoldrick and Kate Rusby.
On this Occasion Neil joins the Bim Williams trio for a night of burning hard-bop, be-bop, swing and Great American songbook tunes, plus original compositions from each of the band’s members.
Dan Burnett & His Band
With influences stemming from the soul, acoustic, and blues genres, Dan’s songs will take you on emotional journeys about love and life.
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Our pre-Valentines Day Special at M&P’s, featuring one of our all-time favourite singers and his band. Dan on vocals and our grand piano, joined by Jase Brooks (bass), and Erroll Rollins (drums) for an evening of stunning Soul, Jazz, and Blues - perfect for lovers, friends, and everyone in between.
With influences stemming from the soul, acoustic, and blues genres, Dan’s songs will take you on emotional journeys about love and life.
Playing regularly throughout the year, Dan is also a library music composer for film and TV. He has co-written and recorded music which featured on ‘Stolen’ (Nicolas Cage), and ‘Supernatural’ (USA TV series), among many others. Since 2014, Dan has been an international endorser of Kawai Pianos.
Expect to hear Dan and the band's favourites from their musical upbringings in Soul, Blues and Funk. On top of this, you’ll get to hear some of Dan’s absolutely mesmerising original material which we at M&P’s are in love with.
The Nightcreatures
Drawing repertoire from a varied mixture of NOLA classics, Mardi Gras, and old-school Rock and Blues, whilst also giving The Nightcreatures treatment to pop tunes.
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The Nightcreatures are a mighty line up of powerful vocals, electric guitar, trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, piano, and drums. Together, The Nightcreatures boast a rich and well-defined sound sure to leave you in pure admiration whilst dancing the night away to their hugely catchy repertoire.
The Nightcreatures play New Orleans R&B inspired by the all-time NOLA greats: the recordings of Dr John, James Booker, Professor Longhair, and Tom Waits to name but a few. They draw repertoire from a varied mixture of New Orleans classics, old time Blues, traditional Spirituals, Mardi Gras, and old-school Rock, whilst also giving The Nightcreatures treatment to some more modern numbers.
This is set to be a night starting with kicking back in admiration of these hugely talented musicians brilliantly recreating and twisting NOLA sounds, and ending the night dancing to some bangers like you’ve never heard before.
Tom Harris - One Step Back
Mancunian pianist’s new trio celebrate the music of the early 20th Century - songs written or made famous by Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, and many more.
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Throughout his development, Tom Harris has found that looking further back in time carries many of the answers to moving forward musically. In the lockdowns, when playing with other musicians wasn’t possible and solo piano was a necessity, this meant investigating more closely the pianists of the 1920s and 1930s: Art Tatum, Earl Hines, James P. Johnson, Lil Hardin, etc. When restrictions began to ease and gigs started up again, Harris found that his playing - even in significantly more modern settings - had benefitted hugely from this exploration of the stride piano tradition.
His new trio, ’One Step Back’, will be celebrating the music of this era - playing songs written or made famous by Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, and many more.
Blackstone/Quintana/Steadman
This young guitar trio draw influence from blues, bop and New Orleans to bring a fiery energy to their compositions.
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Jamie Brownfield Quartet
From the original New Orleans Street Beat tunes such as “The Happy Feet Blues” through to their own compositions you can hear the roots of the music we listen to.
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Jamie Brownfield Quartet consists of British Jazz Awards star, Jamie on Trumpet, George King on Piano, Gavin Barras on Double Bass, and Jack Cotterill on Drums. This fresh and exciting quartet have a vast range of experience in different styles of music and have come together to play their own mix of New Orleans street beat, swing & reggae.
Rowland & The Moveable Feast
Many have commented as to how Rowland Jones creates a conversation with the audience via his finely crafted melodic songs.
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Many have commented as to how Rowland Jones creates a conversation with the audience via his finely crafted melodic songs. Iain Patience described him in Blues Matters (UK) as 'an experienced blues man, who knows exactly what to do with this music' Jones' music though clearly emerging from the blues shows a wide range of influences, and his songs have been favourably compared to John Martyn, Mose Allison and Jim Croce.
Eddy Smith & The 507 Duo
With his soulful melodies and infectious song writing, Eddy’s delivery has been compared to the likes of Joe Cocker, JJ Grey and Marcus King to name a few.
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Captivating audiences with his uniquely husky voice and tasteful piano accompaniment, Eddy Smith has been making his mark on the UK’s growing Americana scene. With his soulful melodies and infectious song writing, the singer’s stylistic delivery has been compared to the likes of Joe Cocker, JJ Grey and Marcus King to name a few.
"The finest meshes of soulful Blues and melodic Pop you will hear this year" - The Blues Mag
Franny Eubank & His Blues Band
A hugely popular lyricist and harmonica player, Franny and his band never fails to ignite the atmosphere at the club delivering a one-of-a-kind and truly authentic night of Blues.
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Anyone who has experienced a Matt & Phred’s Blues Jam will agree that no one quite gets the show started like the one and only Franny Eubank. A hugely popular and talented lyricist and harmonica player, Franny never fails to ignite the atmosphere at the club delivering a one-of-a-kind and truly authentic night of Blues. Come along, have the dance of your life, and enjoy a full band performance like no other. Franny could keep you entertained but solo, but no need: for this gig he is joined by three of Manchester’s finest Blues-ers.
Fuelled by the Blues of Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson and fired by the Devil himself, Franny’s Harmonica and deep, soulful vocals have set rooms alight with a blue flame night after night after night. If there’s one man and his band who can get an instant grin on your face and leave you wanting more, it’s Franny Eubank & His Blues Band.