Thursday 29th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

Acclaimed singer Pat Fulgoni returns with this top notch 5 piece blues band already with European blues festival dates under their belts and equally at home in UK clubs, venues and festivals.

Over at SXSW in Texas, Billboard Magazine declared "Pat Fulgoni could sing a pearl from its oyster”.

Domino Club, Leeds says "Pat is the real deal. you won’t find a finer blues singer working today”

Indeed Pat has sung across many styles including major dance floor collaborations with the likes of festival headlining acts Camo & Krooked, Zion Train, Technimatic, London Elektricity and Murdock. But it's truly magical when he sings the blues especially when backed by the stunning musicianship of his band featuring Jacob Beckwith on guitar, Rory Wells on bass, Sam Bolt on keys and Zebedee Sylvester on drums.

TV slot -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3TNHY3z-E0

Live at the Domino Leeds -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt2NDV1SyxU&list=PL1C27324867B56BD7&index=3

In 2021 the "Dark Side of the Blues - Pat Fulgoni Live In Prague” album reached #2 in Roots Music Report's UK albums chart (approx 300 US radio stations) with Chicago Blues Guide maintaining its: “a collection of impeccably reworked blues and rock covers” and Blues Matters Mag writing: "I was completely blown away because he can sing, I mean, really sing. Ridiculously well”

Expect soaring soulful vocals over vibey guitar and piano orientated blues. Sometimes balls out, sometimes deeply heart wrenching, Blues In Britain magazine are quite right to say its "a blues rock set to cherish... Pat and co just do them so well”

The Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience set includes original compositions alongside glorious renditions of Ray Charles, BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Sonny Boy Williamson, John Lee Hooker, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Johnson and more

Line Up:
Pat Fulgoni - vocals
Jacob Beckwith - guitar
Rory Wells - bass
Sam Bolt - keyboards
Zebedee Sylvester - drums

Wednesday 28th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

We are very excited to present to you this special celebration of the legend that is Chet Baker’s music. Performed by the fantastic Darren Lloyd Jazz Trio, you can expect an evening enjoying the music of one of the biggest names in jazz, as well as tunes inspired by him.

From Autumn Leaves, to I Fall In Love Too Easily, to My Funny Valentine, and beyond… You can expect the band to present some favourites from the Chet Baker repertoire and other classic tunes from the era.

Jazz trumpeter Darren Lloyd has a unique sound that blends traditional jazz with modern influences. His music is a reflection of his journey as an artist and his passion for the genre. Chet Baker is just one of many of Darren’s favourite trumpet players, others including but not limited to Warren Vache, Blue Mitchell, Bobby Shew, Arturo Sandoval, and Derek Watkins.

Tonight, Darren on trumpet and vocals will be joined by Derrick Harris on guitar and Matt Owens on bass.

Tuesday 27th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

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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 the Cuba Vida Salsa Band, led by the fantastic Jesus Moreau Batallan!

The Cuba Vida Salsa Band is an exciting group offering a unique sound emerging from Latin, Jazz, Funk, Reggae-Ton and Salsa music. The exhilarating line up of vocalists, keys, effects, saxophone, and drums promise an authentic Salsa Party from start to end. With all three musicians having roots in the genre and its culture, any audience is sure to be impressed by their musicianship and showmanship, along with the stories they tell about the music they play.

Never failing to bring an extraordinary atmosphere either on or off the dance floor, expect both classic and modern Latin music (Timba), originating from Cuba. As well as playing the classics from the likes of Latin Grammy Nominee composers such as Tony Perez, you can expect original tunes from the band, boasting superb harmonies and rhythm from the get go.

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

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!

Monday 26th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

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!

Saturday 24th February 2024
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Free Entry

Under 18’s are welcome at M&P’s Early Gigs!

We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Dan Burnett is a singer, songwriter, and freelance multi-instrumentalist musician based in the UK. With influences stemming from the soul, acoustic, and blues genres, Dan’s songs will take you on emotional journeys about life, love, and heartbreak.

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's favourites from his musical upbringing 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.

Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14

Thursday 22nd February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

Fronted by charismatic vocalist Lucy Camba Bermudez (f.k.a. Lucy Mae) and multi-instrumentalist Luc Phan, The Mudez Project bring you an eclectic fusion of jazz, neo-soul and progressive experimentalism.

Having played at various jazz venues across the country since 2012, the quintet will showcase songs off their 'Lucy Mae' EP from 2016, as well as debuting new material, delving into intimate covers and venturing into expansive atmospheric improvisations.

Backed by the fantastic Christian Fields (keys), Luc Phan (guitar), Grant Russell (double bass), and Joe Wood (drums), you can expect Lucy’s deep, soulful and haunting voice to radiate intimacy and warmth across the Matt & Phreds stage. Order your Rioja bottle and be seduced.

Wednesday 21st February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

The 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.

Repurposing existing hooks and established patterns, Neil C. Young's 'ReWorks' project generates new music and fresh lines of flight, aiming to draw out disparate angles hiding in the music. Lyrical content is present and correct, but respectfully adjusted, re-sited and not forgotten. This is praxis-focussed Action Jazz, Grunge Fusion, perhaps- and made with a resolutely open mind and a genuine sense of adventure.

Tuesday 20th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

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Saskia & Alex are music graduates from Leeds. Saskia is a singer, songwriter and composer with an eclectic taste in music ranging from RnB, Drum n Bass, Jazz to Alt-Rock.

Saskia pursued music from an early age, performing with choral groups nationally and began writing original songs during this time. Drawn to creativity, she studied music at Leeds Arts University where she released her first single, ‘Woman’ (2019), collaborated with Lands on ‘Cautious’ (2020), met Alex and they started performing together.

Alex is a guitarist, composer and songwriter who blends electronic textures and modern jazz harmony. As well as being well-versed in the contemporary jazz sound of the UK, he has developed a unique electronic-jazz fusion style, taking completely different genres within the electronic world and creating cohesion through his jazz guitar lines and sense of groove.

They have performed at venues including Headrow House, The Old Red Bus Station, Smile Bar and Venue, Matt and Phreds and Belgrave Music Hall.

Tonight, Saskia & Alex will be playing a mixture of their original compositions which are modern jazz/RnB fusion influenced by artists such as Alfa Mist and Sasha Keable, alongside jazz standards and some modern jazz melodies.

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!

Monday 19th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

The 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.

Saturday 17th February 2024
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Free Entry

Under 18’s are welcome at M&P’s Early Gigs!

We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

LILI MILLER- who originally hails from Manchester- is a seasoned musician whose work has ranged from fronting a funk band on a European tour, to piano-vocal residencies in London’s Soho.

Taking music of all genres, she can morph it seamlessly into smooth soul/jazz renditions on the keys. LILI’s original music can be found on all digital platforms- produced by Grammy nominated ‘Bryan Wilson’ (John Newman, Lianne La Havas & Emilie Sande).

Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14

Thursday 15th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

This is a great quartet that plays with great energy, melody and humour.

A popular group that combines musicians from the London and Manchester scenes. They are playing tunes from their new album and also some well known classics.

"Julian Costello is a sax lyricist, telling his stories of life’s ups and downs with perfect alteration of tone to impart strength, humour and even frailty at times. This is a great album, strong, tenacious in its quality and simply makes a great listen” - Sammie Stein, Jazz in Europe

The Line Up:
Julian Costello - saxophone
Patrick Naylor - guitar
Gavin Barras - double bass
Johnny Hunter - drums

Wednesday 14th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm

There will be two ticketed sittings for this night’s performances, with the same 2 sets being performed on each sitting. Please see these outlined below, and give us a call to book a table for the sitting you would like:

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

PRICING FOR EACH SITTING
Stage-side tables: £10pp (inc glass of fizz)
Entrance-side tables: £5pp
Standing: Free

SITTING 1 - 7-9pm
LIVE MUSIC 7:15-8pm & 8:15-8:45pm
TABLE MUST BE VACATED BY 9PM

SITTING 2 - 9:30-11:30pm
LIVE MUSIC 9:45-10:30pm & 10:45-11:15pm

Guests are welcome to walk in and stand in the bar area for the duration of the evening, or before/after your sitting (remember, it will be the same two sets for each sitting).

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For the second instalment of Nishla Smith’s residency at M&P’s, singing the music of Jazz icons, we have a wonderful Valentines Special lined up…

Nishla Smith Sings The Music of Billie Holiday. You can expect the band’s arrangements of classic Billie Holiday tunes, sure to mark this special night in the most gorgeous way. The superb band’s setlist will comprise of both songs which we all know and love, and some hidden gems which you may not know the legend performed. All tied together with the spirit of romance. It’s going to be a very special evening; perfect for lovers, friends, and everyone in between.

Make sure you give us a call ASAP to be in with a chance of getting the best tables, just choose which sitting you would like to attend (7-9pm or 9:30-11:30pm). Note that the band will be performing the same two sets for each sitting - we wanted to make sure every booking got the very best!

A little about Nishla Smith…

Nishla is an artist driven by a desire to tell stories. Her unique musical sensibility, along with this preoccupation with narrative is recurrent throughout a diverse array of musical projects. She's recently made work with Opera North, Yandass Ndlovu, Lancaster Jazz Festival and Manchester Collective.

In 2022, Nishla received a Peter Whittingham Jazz Award for her upcoming album, and a UK Theatre Award for her performance as the titular bird in Atri Banerjee's lauded production of ‘Kes’. She is one-third of cross-disciplinary arts collective Ulita, with whom she just finished a season at Edinburgh Fringe. Nishla is an alumnus of Serious Music’s Take Five, and her 2021 debut album ‘Friends With Monsters’ received critical acclaim and national radio play.

Press Quotes

"Nishla creates vivid, enigmatic stories through sound, her voice stretching from melancholic sweetness through to dark intimacy." - Whirlwind Recordings

 "She creates a darkly gorgeous interior sonic world.” - Downbeat, USA

"Her voice is exquisite, a symbol of unreachable beauty." - The Guardian

Line Up:
Nishla Smith - Vocals
Olivia Cutill - Trumpet
Tom Harris - Piano
Asaph Tal - Bass

Tuesday 13th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

It’s time for M&P’s annual Fat Tuesday celebration! Most famous from New Orleans traditions, Fat Tuesday is all about making the most of the food that’s on offer (ahead of the start of Lent) and enjoying great music. We’ve got you covered. Tonight, enjoy phenomenal Blues music whilst feasting on NIGHT-LONG HAPPY HOUR PIZZA (buy 2 drinks = free 9” pizza)!

Mat Walklate and James Lawley are two of the most highly regarded Blues musicians in the North, and have regularly performed at Matt & Phred’s both as a duo and within other full bands, notably with the great Franny Eubank.

Mat Walklate is a forceful, dynamic harmonica-player, with a rich, soulful baritone Blues singing style, with which he brings a sensational mix of classic melodious Blues tunes and original numbers to the stage.

James Lawley is a scintillating, powerful guitarist; a stalwart of the Manchester blues scene, James has played with almost everybody and to each performance brings his undeniable prowess, unfailingly wowing audiences with the sheer skill he plays with - it really is something to experience.

Together, this highly acclaimed duo will set the stage alight with a varied mix of classic Blues songs. In such a wonderfully intimate setting, whether you’re a Blues lover or new to the genre, you’re sure to absolutely love this performance.

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!

Monday 12th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

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 11th February 2024
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-8pm
Show starts: 8pm

Tickets from £13 (link below).

Once you have purchased your ticket(s), please contact Matt & Phred’s to book a table:*
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.

For larger parties, please ensure that ALL TICKETS are purchased, ideally under the same name, before calling to book a table.

Purchase from:
https://billetto.co.uk/e/cherie-bebe-s-burlesque-revue-valentine-s-day-tickets-897599

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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 11th February 2024.

Tickets are £15 for stage and bar side view, £12 for entrance side/ restricted view and £10 for standing room.

PLEASE CALL MATT & PHREDS TO RESERVE SEATING ONCE YOUR TICKETS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED AS THE TABLES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS AND WE DO SELL OUT.

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.

For group bookings, please have a list of your attendees names when reserving a table with Matt and Phreds.

Doors at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm until 10:30pm.

Saturday 10th February 2024
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Free Entry

Under 18’s are welcome at M&P’s Early Gigs!

We don’t take advance table bookings 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

Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14

Thursday 8th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

Martini Swing are a high energy Post-Modern Jukebox style band, performing 00s, charts and classics with a Jazz, Latin and Funky twist.

Based in Manchester, collectively the band's musicians have performed with The Temptations, Riot Jazz, Little Mix plus more. Martini Swing regularly perform at weddings and Manchester venues and you can hear numbers from Junior Senior, Lizzo to the classics with Sinatra and even Stevie Wonder. 

The Band are fronted by the wonderful Helen, who sings in both Spanish and English, hitting the ground running with energy and sass bound to bring a full dance floor. 

The band perform a mix of modern chart toppers, noughties classics and the good old 'bangers' you will love to hear, all performed with a spicy latin and jazz twist. Expect to hear some classic jazz thrown in also! 

Wednesday 7th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

Gaz Hughes is a renowned jazz drummer and band leader, who firstgained wide public attention as the original drummer in the Matthew Halsall Band. He has played a significant role in the early recordings of the Gondwana label and has been a highlight on the album "On The Go", which won the Best Jazz Album of the Year at the Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards in 2012, and was nominated for the Best Jazz Album MOBO Awards in 2011.

As a sideman, Gaz has performed with an impressive array of jazz artists,both inthe UK and internationally, including Scott Hamilton, Harry Allen,Marshal Allen, Greg Abate, Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Mark Nightingale,Tony Kofi, Ian Shaw, and many others. Additionally, he has also collaborated with a number of rock and pop artists such as Patti Boulaye, Suzi Quatro, Ray Quinn, Rick Guard and Kristyna Myles.

In 2019, Gaz was voted 5th Place in the British Jazz Awards. In 2020, he released his debut album as a band leader, “Plays Art Blakey”, featuring Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams and Dean Masser. The album was met with critical acclaim and was supported by a UK tour and extensive radio play. In May 2022, Gaz released a trio album “Beboperation” which was wellreceived by audiences and critics. Following its success, the trio wentback to the studio to record the follow-up album “Beboptical Illusion”. Throughout 2023, the band remained on a continuous tour. They persistently engage in the creation of fresh music and are set to unveil “Nuclear Bebopalypse” in 2024. Following the release, they plan to hit the road once again, with pauses solely dedicated to recording additional music.

Gaz is endorsed by Canopus drums & Rohema drumsticks.

Tuesday 6th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

Inspired by modern electronic musicians such as Floating Points, Maribou State, Thom Yorke and Jojo Mayer, Matt and Phreds new night The Hybrid Sessions sets out to reverse engineer digital music and to explore its creation through a combination of live instrumentation with electronic production. 

Curated by drummer and artist Laurie Agnew, this new night aims to open doors for musicians who wish to explore electronic music and improvisation. 

Each event will feature a guest artist, which will imbue each night with idiosyncrasy and individuality. The stage will also be open for others to join in with the music, be it as an instrumentalist or vocalist. 

A hybrid drum kit, percussion and Ableton Push will be available as well as vocal mics, guitar and bass amp. The opportunity to create live music with an electronic aesthetic will be instantaneous. 

The inclusion of unique instrumentation is actively encouraged (the stranger the better) however, if your instrument will require particular time or attention to set up please contact the venue before hand. 

The goal of The Hybrid Sessions is to be an inclusive space but participation will be at the organisers discretion. Respect must be shown to the artists with which you are playing and to the equipment provided, but above all else participation will require a commitment to the risk of creating live music through improvisation. Dock of the Bay is a wonderful song, but this is not the night for it.

Joining Laurie Agnew tonight will be special guest SAM VICARY, of the Cinematic Orchestra, on bass.

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!

Monday 5th February 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free Entry

Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm

FOOD SERVED ALL NIGHT!

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

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.

Saturday 3rd February 2024
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Free Entry

Under 18’s are welcome at M&P’s Early Gigs!

We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Pop artist and pianist Taylor has carved his name into the pop music scene with sounds influenced by jazz, blues and soul.

Taylor's reputation in the music industry has seen him working alongside artists such as, Jamie Cullum, Gil Scott-Heron’s band: The Revolution Will Be Live as well as Sean McGinty at BBC Lancashire and Nigel Williams at Jazz FM.

With cinematic elements featured throughout his piano based catalogue, and an intense focus on lyrical content, Taylor's repertoire is sure to deliver an eclectic musical experience.

This evening, Taylor will be hosting an intimate live session featuring a range of original music as well as some re-arranged covers from the charts of over the past 50 years!

Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14

Saturday 3rd February 2024
Doors: 1pm
Gig: 2-2:45pm
Tickets: £5-10, kids go free
See Skiddle ticket link below

Under-18’s get in free, but must be accompanied by an adult who has purchased the correct ticket.

Table allocation is fully dependent on which ticket you purchase, and is done automatically in-house.

Highchairs are not provided, and we do not have baby changing facilities (we’re usually a late-night jazz club!)

Tickets and more info: skiddle.com/e/37182086

Join 17-piece Big Band DG Kollective as they play all-time classic Jazz/Swing, and tunes from TV/Film from across the ages. Not only that, Matt & Phred’s have created a special Brunch Pizza Menu (with some extras too) for you to feast on whilst you enjoy the music!

(Please see Skiddle for important information on tickets, food, facilities, and accessibility.)

From James Bond themes, to 'Sing Sing Sing', to 'The Pink Panther', to 'My Funny Valentine', and so very far beyond... This mighty line up of horns, strings, and rhythm will for sure get you 'In The Mood' for a proper weekend of fun for all the family.

Founded in 2013, DG Kollective are made up of some of the North's finest players, meeting regularly to broaden and strengthen their top-tier repertoire.

The doors are open to all, under-18's welcome, so bring along the whole family and expect to leave with a big smile on your face while playing air trumpets!

Tickets/more info: skiddle.com/e/37182086
More on DGKollective: kollectivity.com