Knock Out Brass Band
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Taking inspiration from New Orleans brass bands, Knock Out Brass Band put a spin on all those modern classics to bring sensational upbeat covers, like you've never heard!
For over a decade KOBB musicians have been heard in every corner of the UK and the world. Performing at festivals, functions and events, including Glastonbury, SXSW and French Quarter Festival (New Orleans) or on tours around America, China and Europe, and in venues such as Ronnie Scotts, O2 Arena and the West End. Individually, some of the best players and together make an extremely exciting, professional and experienced ensemble!
Made up of a groovy sousaphone, hard hitting drum beats, a couple of trumpets and trombones, the band is capable of playing a big range of genres from rock, funk and pop to traditional second-line New Orleans processions!
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Loud Noises
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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).
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Hijack Horns
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Hijack Horns grabs a fist full of feel-good tunes, a handful of high-energy brass, throws it all in a blender and serves you the spiciest, brassyest smoothie your aural tastebuds can handle. Made up of players from long established street bands who are no strangers to the impromptu alfresco rave, this new band squashes the punch of a much bigger outfit into a slinky 5-piece.
Powered by their perennial appetite to bring the party to the people, the Hijack Horns philosophy is simple - life's too short to watch other people dance.
Hijack Horns uphold a strict "All Killer, No Filler" policy, with classics from Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Curtis Mayfield through to The Human League, Fatboy Slim and Outkast.
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Soulful Minds
Meet Soulful Minds Music, a dynamic 4-piece ensemble from Manchester breaking musical boundaries with their soulful blend of Motown and Soul alongside their Gospel roots. Led by the captivating Manchester R&B vocalist Natasha, the band weaves together diverse influences into a harmonious journey.
Demetrius, the rhythmic heartbeat, drives the band with his infectious energy on drums whilst Miguel, adds sophistication with soulful/Rnb and Occasional Rock solos on the Guitar, and Roger, The bands MD and Keys player, masterfully binds the arrangements to make this band sound phenomenal and have your unique experience one to always remember.
Church raised musicians, SoulfulMinds bring an ultimate twist of gospel to their sound including POP HITS and POP Rock songs where there is an underlying Gospel sound which is why it sets this 4 piece band apart from other bands.
This multicultural quartet transcends borders, delivering performances that celebrate unity through music which includes carefully arranged Medleys of songs from the 80’s right up to the 00’s. - This band will keep you dancing all night long! literally.
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The Live Notes
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One of the most in demand collectives of musicians in the North, The Live Notes are back at Matt & Phreds tonight! With some of the North’s most talented and charismatic performers The Live Notes have been reimagining popular songs from across the decades, with each show featuring some utterly outstanding vocalists & instrumentalists.
From all-time disco hits of the 80’s, to R’n’B classics of the 90’s, through to the modern chart hits we all know and love. Think Earth, Wind, and Fire, to Dua Lipa, Chaka Khan, to Justin Timberlake, The Live Notes’ repertoire spans over multiple genres and moods, but continuously boasting one thing: a truly dedicated and masterful selection of musicians, whose stage presence and pure collective talent is a pleasure to enjoy live on stage. This isn’t an evening for sitting still and certainly not one to be missed.
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M&P’s House Band, ft. Mel Raeburn
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Prepare to groove to a soundtrack of pop, soul, and disco classics spanning the decades. Whether you’re into the funky beats of the '70s, the timeless anthems of the '90s, or today’s chart-topping hits, this band has you covered. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Christmas Special without the festive hits that we all know and love!
Featuring some of the city’s most talented musicians and show people, this powerhouse lineup includes: Mel Raeburn (vocals), Matheus Silva (bass, vocals), Stan Lewis (saxophone), Rory Morris (guitar), Matt Hart (guitar), and George Belshaw (drums).
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HAPPY DAGGERS
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“Turn It Up... that’s what I’m talking about #longlivethefunk” - Nile Rodgers
“Loving the nod to the 80’s from this outfit...BANGIN’!” - Craig Charles, BBC6 Music
Bringing a unique blend of guitar driven disco-funk propelled by thumping beats, throbbing bass lines, infectious melodies, and a captivating and commanding lead vocalist in frontman Sinclair Belle, Happy Daggers are a band on a mission to make you move.
On stage Happy Daggers are a party-igniting force. Appearances at major festivals and events featuring alongside the likes of Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Sister Sledge, Grandmaster Flash, Laura Mvula, Tom Misch and Ibibio Sound Machine, as well as numerous venues nationwide, have earned them critical acclaim for their innovative sound and indelible, high octane live performances.
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HONEY BEE JAZZ
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Honey Bee Jazz is a collective of Jazz musicians from around the world that met in Manchester to study music, and created a session jazz band. Since then, the up and coming 4-piece band has gone from strength to strength, continually arranging songs to showcase around the MCR jazz scene.
For this extra special gig, HBJ will play popular jazz, in styles such as Swing, Ballad, and Bossa Nova, from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, as well as jazz rearrangements of music from pop genres from the 1980’s til the 2020’s… Yep, this band has it all.
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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.
Dave Bristow Trio
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Dave Bristow is a pianist and composer from Birmingham. Currently based in Paris, he is fast emerging as one of the most original and talented jazz musicians of his generation. His main project is the Dave Bristow Quintet – a multinational supergroup – for which he writes all the compositions.
He studied Classical Music for three years at the University of Manchester before taking a Master’s Degree in Jazz Piano Performance at Leeds College of Music studying with Les Chisnall, Jamil Sheriff, Gwilym Simcock, Kit Downes.
His debut album ‘Unknown Unknown’, featuring a bevy of top class musicians, is a tour de force – an album of substance, simplicity and sophistication – but most importantly, an album with a huge heart!
The String Beans
Traditional gypsy jazz standards and modern rock/pop classics with a gypsy twist
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The String Beans were formed in 2014 by guitarists Chris Twigg and Jake Stentiford. The plan was to play a mixture of traditional gypsy jazz standards and modern rock/pop classics with a gypsy twist.
Having quickly made an impact on the Manchester acoustic scene. Known for their frantic and heavily improvised live shows mixed with intricately arranged medleys, The String Beans are guaranteed to get everyone in the club moving!
On the night, The String Beans will be playing a mix of upbeat gypsy jazz, blues, and retro soul, pop and rock classics with a gypsy twist. Featuring the vocals of Matt and Phred's favourite Manchester soul songstress, the one and only Charlie Cooper!!!
Josie & The Majestics
A unique female-fronted pop, soul and R&B band play n upbeat selection of top party tunes!
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You're in for a treat when you see Josie & The Majestics! This unique female-fronted pop, soul and R&B band will ignite the dance floor with an upbeat selection of top party tunes and will keep you dancing until your feet are sore!
Josie & The Majestics have a decade-spanning repertoire that includes something for everyone to enjoy. Party classics by Luther Vandross and Sister Sledge are mixed in with modern chart-toppers by Dua Lipa and Jorja Smith to provide a tantalising mix of songs that is sure to keep everyone glued to dance floor.
With years of experience in the industry, Josie & The Majestics have honed their craft performing at a variety of high-profile performances across the UK. Trained to the highest of standards, each member demonstrates a highly-skilled performance each and every time, so you can look forward to a killer show!
The Silk Tones
An 8-piece showband that play the biggest pop hits of the 21st Century
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The Silk Tones are a slick, high-calibre 8-piece showband that play the biggest pop hits of the 21st Century.
The band is fronted by a versatile female vocalist, an energetic 4-piece rhythm section, and a funky 3-piece horn section. All the arrangements have been specially written for the band's line-up and are faithful to the original tracks you know and love! With hits from a wide range of artists (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Mark Ronson, Ariane Grande, CeeLo Green to name but a few) there is something for everybody
Llareggub Brass Band
A selection of funked up classic pop, mixed with some New Orleans Jazz and dirty hip hop beats
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Band Pres Llarreggub’s music invokes the sumptuous flavours of New Orleans marching bands, together with Bronx-inspired Hip Hop and Welsh language pop music!
Owing to the age-old tradition of brass bands from the slate mining villages of North Wales’, Llareggub Brass Band ascend from the ashes of the past and bring with them an immense dose of heavy brass!
Tonight the band will be playing a selection of funked up classic pop, mixed with some New Orleans Jazz and dirty hip hop beats.
Yubaba
Adding their own arrangements and twists to Funk, Soul, and Reggae hits from the 80’s to today.
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After absolutely raising the roof of M&P’s for their first gig with us back in November, we are incredibly excited to welcome Yubaba back to the club!
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 far very 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.
Voodoo Brass Band
One of London’s freshest and most exciting new brass bands, with a broad repertoire including pop and rock tunes; orignals and covers.
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Formed in 2018, Voodoo Brass Band is already one of London’s freshest and most exciting new brass bands. They have seen their reputation go from strength to strength following sell-out shows all across London, including regular performances at venues such as Hootenanny (Brixton), CLF Art Cafe (Peckham) and Pizza Express (Soho).
In the last several years, Voodoo Brass Band have been building a presence on online streaming platforms with the release of their cover, Earthquake (Labrinth) and original, 12 Years, both having been hit with critical acclaim.
Their repertoire includes both inspired arrangements of pop and rock songs as well as original material drawing on a wide range of influences reaching from London based jazz-fusion bands, such as Ezra Collective, to American brass bands, such as The Soul Rebels and Youngblood Brass Band.
Dave Luvin Presents The Jazz Singers
All-time classic soul, pop, and disco tunes given a unique jazz-y twist!
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Dave Luvin Presents The Jazz Singers sees some of Manchester’s finest jazz musicians come together under the lead of Kansas City bass man, Dave Luvin, fronted by a phenomenal vocalist.
Tonight, the band will be fronted by the fantastic Jocelyn Knight.
Over the course of the night, you can expect to hear the unexpected! Jocelyn and the band will be performing some all-time classic soul, pop, and disco tunes given a unique jazz-y twist!
Zang
A brilliant vocal-led fusion of floorfilling Dance, House, Garage, Rock, Pop, R&B and Funky music.
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ZANG are a rollicking 5-piece party band, featuring sassy soulful vocals, deep funky bass, groove ridden drums, seductive searing guitar and lip-smackingly delicious piano, rhodes and organ - playing a brilliant fusion of floorfilling Dance, House, Garage, Rock, Pop, R&B and Funky music.
Expect to be moved, excited and delighted with a selection of ZANGED up party bangers designed to make that ass move, shake and quake. Loads of classics, mixed with some cool and quirky selections, all styled up and supercharged for your entertainment. Do not miss this!
Lovers of Kings Of Convenience, Moloko, Ginuwine, Prodigy, Beyonce, Arctic Monkeys, Prince, Hendrix, Alison Limerick, Queens of the stone age, Spice Girls, and Prince, to name but a few… This is for you.