Thursday 30th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Django with an iPod...

Former GYPSIES OF BOHEMIA lead guitarist JIM WALLACE returns with an all new line up and another Parisienne inspired take on the tunes we all thought we were too cool to like....

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. Alongside Jim's virtuosic Django Reinhardt inspired lead guitar the band features the improvisational talents of some of the North West's finest Gypsy Jazz soloists in Andrzej Baranek (accordion) and Andrew Meyer (clarinet), backed up by a stellar swinging Gypsy rhythm section. Rarely has such a delicate balance been successfully struck between the artistic and the absurd.

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.

Wednesday 29th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

The Richard Jones Trio formed in spring 2021 as lockdown restrictions began to be lifted and musicians felt comfortable being in the same room again. Taking inspiration from the likes of Kit Downes, Jim Black and Moskus each member contributes with compositions that, while maintaining strong melodic identities, invite the players to continually find new paths through the music.

Tonight, join Richard Jones Trio for 3 sets of original music written by each member of the trio.

The Line Up:

Richard Jones - Piano
Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley - Double Bass
Johnny Hunter - Drums

Tuesday 28th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Groove based jazz loaf fresh out the oven, NONUNONU are a newfound Guitar trio, heavily influenced by Black American music.

They bring together elements of jazz, hip-hop and funk to create their own original sound. The band have already been making waves, playing gigs around the North west including Manchester International Festival and Lancaster Jazz Festival. Expect Blistering drum solos, steaming bass lines and groovy tunes, Nonunonu are ones to watch! On this occasion the band will be performing mostly original material alongside arranged versions of compositions from the likes of Herbie Hancock, Alan Holdsworth and many more.

The Line Up:

Bim Williams - Guitar
Andy Patterson - Bass
Ruben Sheridan - Drums

Tuesday 21st December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

The Dirty Bomb are a four piece Instrumental funk outfit showcasing the talents of guitarist Bri Stevenson, drummer Ian Hampson, bass player Ged Campbell, and keyboard player Roberto Valadas.

Utilising some of their favourite compositions as vehicles for dirty grooves and exciting improvisation, you can expect to be taken on a journey through the deepest record collection of any funk, soul, jazz, & hip-hop enthusiast.

Plus, it’s Happy Hour ALL NIGHT - meaning you get 2 house cocktails for £10, or a free pizza when you buy 2 selected drinks!

Monday 20th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

The big sounds of New Orleans hit 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.

Saturday 18th December 2021
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5pm-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30pm-6:30pm
FREE ENTRY

No need to book a table for M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Manchester based Jazz & Blues singer & pianist Jeremy Sassoon is one of the UK’s most in-demand singer/pianists. His gigs see him captivating audiences with his natural, soulful voice, and a repertoire of his arrangements of Jazz, Blues, Groove, Fusion and Soul classics.

Jeremy’s solo piano set will see him spanning genres of Jazz, Blues and Soul. Jazz standards through the music of Ray Charles, Mose Allison and Sam Cooke. Arrangements of Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley, Glen Campbell and Jimi Hendrix and Amos Milburn will feature throughout this gig.

“A charming and witty front-man, one of his skills being that he can make the audience feel immediately at ease.” - Ronnie Scott’s

“It’s a mark of true showmanship when a performer knows when to change the speed or the vibe, taking the audience on an emotional journey, and that is exactly what Jeremy Sassoon did at his sold-out show!” - London Jazz Review

Friday 17th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Tickets: £12.50 per person, on the door from 7pm 17.12.21

THIS GIG WILL HAVE STANDING ROOM ONLY

TICKETS FOR THIS GIG WILL GO ON SALE AT 7PM ON THE DOOR ON FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER. TICKETS ARE ONE PER CUSTOMER AND SOLD ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED BASIS, SO MAKE SURE YOU GET DOWN ON TIME TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

The band that needs no introduction returns to our little jazz club tonight for an evening of music guaranteed to raise the roof.

Never has M&P's felt more like a cross between a New Orleans Dive mixed in with the hey day of Manchester's infamous Hacienda night club. If you missed the 90's in Manchester, Mr. Wilson's Second Liners will take you back to an era missed by almost every Mancunian who raved!

Musical Mechanical has recruited a rabble of mischievous northerners to form Mr Wilson’s Second Liners, 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.

From New Order, to Darude, to Depeche Mode, to Underworld, to Technotronic, to The Prodigy, and far beyond. This is going to be a huge night.

This is a STANDING GIG, so bring your best dancing shoes.

Let's Ave It!

Thursday 16th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-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.

On 16th Decemeber, the Bytheways will also be joined by Kath Ord, who is the violinist/singer from The Horse Puppets. The trio will play a mix of covers, originals and Christmas songs.

Wednesday 15th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

The Neil C. Young Trio are "full of soul and energy" which "touches your heart and sets your hair on fire!" so says, Critical Jazz.com and Just Jazz Guitar Magazine. Neil C. Young has gained long listed Grammy nominations over the recent years with previous album releases and this year will see the latest release of original material.

For this gig, expect to hear some of Neil’s original compositions as well as tracks from the likes of Cannonball Adderley, Randy Crawford, Alice in Chains and Daniel Johnston.

Tuesday 14th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

The time of year has come for M&P’s Christmas Party, and you’re all invited! It’s time to don our Christmas jumpers, drink mulled wine, and have a good old sing-a-long to some Christmas songs!

This year we’re joined by the fantastic Dave Luvin & The Jazz Singers, ft. Ali Matthews and Tim Condor, sure to make us all merry and bright throughout the night.

If that wasn’t enough to make us merry - it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that’s 2 house cocktails for £10 or if you buy 2 drinks you get a whole free pizza! Maybe Christmas has come early after all!

Dave Luvin showcases Manchester's most talented Jazz Singers backed by the Dave Luvin Jazz Band. For this special gig, Dave and the band will mix all-time-classic Christmas songs and music from The Great American Song Book in this most Jazzy Christmas gig!

Monday 13th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Every 2nd Monday of the month sees M&P’s become an unmatched nucleus of all things Jazz for both local musicians and visitors to musically express themselves in a way nowhere else can offer.

Led by Johnny Hunter and his band, musicians of any level, brought together by their love of Jazz, are welcomed to the M&P stage to jam the night away alongside some of the finest musicians in the North. This is a unique experience to perform an improvised piece, a Jazz standard, or even a Jazzy twist on a pop tune, accompanied by a stellar line up and in front of a full audience. Whilst the Jazz Jam can very much go anywhere, we are passionate about keeping things true to Jazz. These jams are all about recreating the atmosphere and excitement of 1940's venues Minton's Playhouse and Monroe's where this music was created, and musicians like Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams learned their craft and developed the Bebop language.

Come along and watch the evening unfold. Anything can happen. Over the years, our famous Jazz Jam has attracted the likes of Chuck Perkins, Lonnie Liston Smith, Benn Clatworth, as well as members of Riot Jazz Brass Band, GoGo Penguin, and the Beats & Pieces Big Band. Who knows who might make an appearance tonight…

Sunday 12th December 2021
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-8pm
Show starts: 8pm

Tickets:
£15 seated with stage view
£10 standing / seated with restricted view

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FROM BILLETTO

ONCE YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR TICKET, YOU MUST CALL MATT & PHRED’S TO BOOK YOUR TABLE:

- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Enjoy an evening of live burlesque, cabaret and musical entertainment featuring performances from some of the finest burlesque performers in the UK, held at Manchester's iconic Matt & Phreds.

Starring burlesque sensation and producer Cherie Bebe, a cast of guest performers and hosted by the hilariously entertaining Jonathan Mayor (Sarah Millican’s support act).

The event will be taking place on Sunday 12th December 2021.

Tickets are £15 for stage and bar side view and £10 for entrance side / restricted view and standing room. For anyone who had purchased tickets to our postponed 2020 show, your ticket price will still be honoured.

Tickets are nonrefundable. Please also be aware that once you have purchased your tickets the booking fee automatically gets paid to Billetto and is nonrefundable.

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Saturday 11th December 2021
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5pm-6:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 on the door

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

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.

Saturday 11th December 2021
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5pm-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30pm-6:30pm
FREE ENTRY

No need to book a table for M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Manchester born blues legend Victor Brox is probably one of the most underrated champions of the British Blues scene and its unsung hero.

This may well have been because he has refused to be pigeon-holed into any single category and has produced an eclectic style which often defied analysis.

What cannot be disputed is his excellent singing voice, musical virtuosity and total eccentricity. He was described by Jimi Hendrix and Tina Turner as their favourite white blues singer. He is without doubt a national treasure.

For this solo gig, Victor will take to both the piano, guitar, microphone, and maybe even trumpet for a very special hour-long performance of the finest blues.

Friday 10th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 on the door

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

The Big Easy are an energetic swing band from Leeds, consisting of vocals, trumpet, saxophone, double bass and drums. Their repertoire is carefully chosen to give a lively and varied performance of the best swing from throughout the 20th century; covering repertoire from the early days of jazz, classic New Orleans tunes and lively jump-jive.

Since its birth in the 1920s, swing has been music for celebration. The Big Easy have taken some of the greatest tunes by the giants of swing; Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima, Nina Simone and many more household names, added their own interesting arrangements to bring you a set of the finest swing tunes. The Big Easy has been busy since 2014, playing at some of the UK’s top venues, festivals and touring throughout the UK.

Their dynamic, energetic and often virtuosic performances make them great to watch; their high-energy swing interspersed with moments of soulful-melancholy are sure to make your Saturday night entertainment something truly special.

Thursday 9th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Formed in 2013, the Grant Russell Quartet features four of the most dynamic performers in the UK. Raw uncompromising jazz with an aggressive commitment to improvisation led music within the traditional framework of strong tunes, both original and standard. However there is nothing standard about thIs quartet. Whilst still working from a traditional approach to jazz performance all the performers have worked at the highest international level in a plethora of genres and bring all that experience to every tune. The sum is definitely greater than the parts.

Featuring:

Grant Russell - Bass

Son of notorious and long established dixieland Bassist Ron Russell, Grant has himself become one of the most sought after bassist and composer in the country. He has worked and collaborated with numerous projects and ensembles including NYJO, THE Nick Ross Orchestra, The Halle, The royal Liverpool Philharmonic among many others including being a founder member of the Mercury prize nominated band Gogo Penguin.

George King - Piano

One of the most versatile pianist/composers working today. He has won numerous international awards for his classical compositions including the Gunther Bialas prize in 2012 (Germany), the Barto Prize in 2010 (USA) and the Ibla Grand Prize in 2009 (Italy). He was also selected to study with jazz legends George Cables, Curtis Fuller and Dr. Billy Taylor as part of the Betty Carter scholarship programme in the USA.

Kyran Matthews - Sax

Whilst studying classical saxophone at the Royal Northern College of Music, Kyran became the only saxophonist from the world-renowned RNCM saxophone department to win both of the college's major contests; the Gold Medal and Concerto competitions, also becoming one of the youngest wind musicians to be awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music. Since graduating, Kyran has performed with the BBC Philharmonic and Hallé Orchestras, performed concertos at The Bridgewater Hall and the World Saxophone Congress, as well as premiering several solo and chamber works by emerging composers.

Luke Flowers - Drums

Luke has been a long standing member of the Cinematic Orchestra for seventeen years; touring and performing around the world in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Montreux Jazz Festival, New York Summer Stage and Glastonbury. Other artists Luke has worked with include Corinne Bailey Rae, Roots Manuva, Kandace Springs (Blue Note) and The Breath (Real World). 

It’s fair to say this is going to be an amazing night.

Wednesday 8th December 2021
Doors: 8pm
Happy Hour: 8-9pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Kyla Brox can be tender, urgent and gritty: she blurs the distinction between pleasure and pain like the soul greats of old.

The daughter of blues singer Victor Brox, Kyla started singing on-stage at the age of 12 and has several albums to her name, including the band triumph Coming Home (2004) and the stripped and sensitive Grey Sky Blue (2009).

Performing on various occasions in a different setting, from band to duo to trio, encourages distinct Kyla's to come to the fore - the salty blues mama in line from Bessie Smith, and the tender soul singer who sets out her hopes and fears in song. She never flinches from emotional reality in either situation, and is undoubtedly the finest UK blues and soul singer of her generation.

Tuesday 7th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

It may be Manchester but there's no reason why we can't pretend we are in an exotic city, listening to the Latin vibes of Jesus and his band!

The Cuba Vida Salsa Band is an exciting group offering a unique sound emerging from Latin, Jazz, Funk, Reggae-Ton and Salsa music. Offering an extraordinary atmosphere on and off THE DANCE FLOOR with the most up to date Latin Music (Timba) from CUBA with original tunes, harmony and rhythm, from some of the best LATIN GRAMMY NOMINEE composers including TONY PEREZ (Luz Viajera).

If you're partial to a bit of Salsa dancing, then bring your dancing shoes!

Monday 6th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

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.

Sunday 5th December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
Show: 7:30pm
Tickets: £6 advance/on the door

ONCE YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR TICKET(S) PLEASE CALL MATT & PHRED’S TO RESERVE A TABLE TO ENSURE YOU GET ONE:

0161 273 5495

Jazz and stand-up comedy have a long, intertwined relationship, dating back to when Lenny Bruce would play smokey clubs in New York opening for Miles Davis (not certain this happened, but it's a nice image.)

Well, thankfully the smoke is gone, as is some of the other nasty stuff that came with the 1950s. However, thankfully we still have bumpin' jazz clubs like our home Matt and Phred's in Manchester's infamous northern quarter, and we still have great young comedians coming up in the vibrant north-west scene. So we thought; why not bring them together?

Matt and Phred's, in association with Lay Down Comedy, present; Full Swing Comedy. The most hilarious way to spend your Sunday evening. Come and enjoy our happy hour with great deals on drinks and pizza from 6-7pm, then be entertained by the best up-and-coming local comedians alongside national headliners.

Our first show is a Best of Manchester line-up featuring;

Erika Ehler
Michael Mannion
Natalie Husdan
Karl Porter
Zach Slater

& more great new performers. Many of these will be headlining up the road at Frog & Bucket before too long!

The show will be hosted by international man of hilarity Alex Camp, who got his start hosting comedy in Tokyo (of all places) and has performed in over 10 countries across the known world (11 to be precise).

Saturday 4th December 2021
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5pm-6:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 on the door

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

Born in Liverpool and blessed in Rio, Baiana is the band with the totally tropical twist, bringing the music, glamour and charm of vintage Brazilian jazz and pop to every show. The band has played sold-out shows in London’s jazzland and got national coverage after a series of sell-out gigs at the Edinburgh Festival. Baiana is all about the thrill of Brazil and will be playing classic Bossa Novas, seductive sambas and Latin-inspired arrangements of well-known standards. Sometimes reflective, always full of passion, this will be a night of infectious rhythm, superb musicianship, and beautiful song.

Laura Doyle, the front lady of Baiana, became an entertainer after studying clowning with the great Philippe Gaulier in Paris and developed her unique voice and style on the "underground cabaret" scene in London and elsewhere. She fell in love with Brazilian music while living in Rio where she rubbed shoulders with some of the world's most famous people, including Fidel Castro and Sophia Loren. A born-entertainer, Laura's colourful costumes and charismatic performances always have audiences shouting for more.

Drummer and multi-instrumentalist Vidar hails from Norway and was a member of alt-pop darlings Wave Machines who released two critically-lauded albums and played at Glastonbury and other major festivals. Guitarist Micky is one of the most respected “gypsy jazz” guitarists on the British jazz scene and has performed for many years with Django luminaires such as Gary Potter, Romane, John Jorgenson and violinist Daniel John Martin. Bassist Jesse is a much in-demand bass player and vocalist, at home in a intimate jazz club or playing a major festival. He has recorded and toured with artists such as Louis Berry, Marcus & Martinus, Ray Quinn, China Crisis and Ninet Tayeb to name but a few.

The line up: Laura Doyle (vocals), Micky Dunne (guitar), Jesse Eigan (bass, vocals), Vidar Norheim (drums).

Saturday 4th December 2021
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5pm-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30pm-6:30pm
FREE ENTRY

No need to book a table for M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Henry Botham is one of the UK’s leading Harlem Stride, Blues and New Orleans pianists, most noted for his work with 52 Skidoo, The Nightcreatures, and Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners. With Henry’s hugely diverse musical ability being clear, it’s fair to say that his solo performances are something truly special.

Henry has a huge passion for and appreciation of New Orleans piano, which draws from a wide range of influences including Blues, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Rhumba, Ragtime and even Classical music and Rock, all epitomized by the recognised master of the genre, James Booker. Audiences will not only enjoy Henry’s playing, but also his both witty and interesting introductions to both the style at large and the songs he will play.

This is the music of and inspired by Dr John, Professor Longhair, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, James P. Johnson, Willie ‘The Lion’ Smith, Luckey Roberts and Dick Wellstood. Now that’s a pretty impressive selection.

Having his musical roots in traditional New Orleans music certainly doesn’t stop Henry being a pioneer of bringing this distinct style into the modern age, you can expect some surprises from Henry along the way, from Prince, to The Beatles, to The Prodigy and beyond, all remaining true to the New Orleans style.

Friday 3rd December 2021
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6pm-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 on the door

Table bookings:
- Latest booking: 8:45pm
- Tables held no later than 9pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Thursday-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 Friday night count.

All four band members, Siena, Peter, Bex, and John, have a wealth of musical experience spanning multiple ensembles and collectives. It truly is a treat to see them all come together in displaying their one-of-a-kind performance, sure to make you feel like you’ve travelled back in time to a 50’s swing club.

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!

The line up: Siena Lloyd (saxophone/clarinet, vocals), Peter Riley (bass, vocals), Bex Hughes (piano, vocals), and John Arnesen (drums).