Helen Bytheway - Free Early Gig
helen Bytheway - Free Early Gig
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Saturday 1st February 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
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!
Helen Bytheway, front woman and pianist from 'The Retrosettes', 'The Horse Puppets' and 'The Bytheways' (all who play at M&Ps regularly) plays solo for the early acoustic set.
Helen is a music graduate with a specialism in song writing. She has played music at venues and festivals all over the world, with her voice often being described as a mix of Carly Simon, Carole King and Stevie Knicks, but with a real sound of her own.
Expect an eclectic mix of classic pop songs from the 50s-present day, all played in Helen’s chilled out and rootsy style.
For fans of Fleetwood Mac, Carly Simon, The Beatles, Carole King, 70s Folk/Rock, 90s Pop, 60s soul
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14
Gypsies of Bohemia
Gypsies of Bohemia
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Saturday 1st February 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
As the UKs leading original covers band Gypsies of Bohemia pride themselves on having written at least half of their complete catalogue of original cover versions. Something of a paradox? Well that sums these guys up. These 5 musically literate, well groomed individuals can bring a party like no other to the bandstand and turn the most sophisticated of settings into an all-out guitar style rave with their inventive and superbly crafted renditions of popular contemporary songs from the modern era - whoever said you can't polish a turd was wrong.
Fronted by the phenomenal vocalist Martin Connor, expect all your all-time guilty pleasure bangers given the gypsy treatment… If you’ve not come across these guys before, you’re going to want to see this. If you have, you know they’re worth seeing again…
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1; the dance floor opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
M&P’s Music Quiz
M&P’s Music Quiz
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Sunday 2nd February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Quiz: 7-9pm
(3 x 30 minute sets, plus breaks)
Tickets for a team must be bought together, under the same name.
Team tables will be allocated automatically.
Please see full important information below.
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/40530424
Matt & Phred’s Quiz: where the whole quiz is the music round!
Prepare to be enchanted by the hilarity of our quizmaster, Jonathan Mayor, and the sensational virtuosity of our pianist, Tom Sharp. Get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled experience filled with wildly interactive rounds, made for music enthusiasts and comedy lovers alike.
Forget everything you know about how quizzes usually work. Leave behind the mundane world of paper and apps – here, each team wields a horn, their ultimate 'fastest finger first' buzzer! With Jonathan Mayor at the helm, doling out points with flair and wit, the M&P Quiz transcends mere trivia and becomes a full-fledged game show extravaganza!
Gather your mates, round up your family, and prepare for a night of uproarious laughter and thrilling music challenges. With hugely varied music rounds that range from delightfully easy to devilishly tricky, there's something for everyone to revel in. Trust us, this isn't just fun – it's an unforgettable adventure into the heart of musical merriment!
And, of course, it wouldn’t be a quiz without a prize! The winning team will receive a £50 bar tab, which can be spent anytime at M&P's...
If tickets for your group size are unavailable/unlisted, but there is availability for other group sizes, please call Matt & Phred's on 0161 273 5495 and we may be able to re-allocate availability to suit your group.
Note that your team may be allocated a high table with bar stools. If you have a disability meaning that this is not suitable, please call Matt & Phred's on 0161 273 5495.
This is event is strictly for over-18’s due to licensing. Attendees who are under 18 will not be eligible for a refund.
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/40530424
Blues Jam
Blues Jam
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Monday 3rd February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
Every 1st Monday of the month sees our resident Blues band, fronted by the fantastic Franny Eubank, take to the stage for a night of music like no other.
The band will jam the night away with players of any standard, staying true to what Blues is all about. This is the music of John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Etta James, Little Walter, Leadbelly, Aretha Franklin, and all those greats who defined Blues properly since the early 20th Century.
Come equipped with your steel guitars, basses, mouth organs, sticks, vocal cords, or whatever other instrument you play, and join this mighty house band to either play one of the classics or see where the beat takes you… That’s the joy of the Blues. Oh, and don’t be surprised if Franny asks you to join in on a song mid-way through it!
More of a listener than a player? No problem. Kick back in our candle-lit club in the company of gritty lyricism, 12-bar riff-led tunes, and the all-round powerful performances that the M&P Blues Jam has to offer. This is one of those nights that you simply won’t want to end.
The Hybrid Sessions
The Hybrid sessions
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Tuesday 4th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
It’s The Hybrid Sessions 1st Birthday at Matt & Phred’s, so we’ve got an incredibly special night lined up… Watch this space for more information, but for now: please note that tonight’s session will not have an open stage for musicians to join in - it’ll make sense when you see what we’ve got planned. You are still very much welcome to come along and enjoy the music…
The Hybrid Sessions is inspired by cutting-edge electronic artists like Floating Points, Maribou State, Thom Yorke, and Jojo Mayer.
What sets The Hybrid Sessions apart is its unique fusion of live music with electronic production. Musicians and singers have the chance to deconstruct and reshape digital sounds in real-time, pushing boundaries and exploring new ways to create.
Whether you're into jazz, drum and bass, or anything in between, this is your chance to experience the future of live music. It's all about improvisation, experimentation, and connection.
Stuart McCallum Trio
Stuart McCallum Trio
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Wednesday 5th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
From jazz beginnings to alt-folk and electronica, Stuart McCallum is one of the most vital and creative musicians of his generation. An in-demand guitarist, composer, producer and educator, Stuart’s current projects include: The Breath, Solitude, Music for Imaginary Film, co-writing with Richard Spaven, as well as performance, composition, and production research and education; Stuart being Deputy Head of Popular Music at the Royal Northern College of Music.
Tonight, Stuart is joined by two highly acclaimed musicians who have all built a fantastic reputation and prowess in the North’s music scene by their own right.
Line Up:
Stuart McCallum - guitar
Sam Vicary - bass
Luke Flowers - drums
Wednesday’s at M&P’s: It’s a Date
Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30.
With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family.
Call 0161 273 5495 to book a table, and let the booker know you’ll be using the ‘It’s a Date’ deal.
Honey Bee Jazz
Honey Bee Jazz
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Thursday 6th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
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.
Line Up:
Katerina Kaifa - Vocals
Nikolas Kallithrakas - Drums
Tom Miles - Piano
David Grundy - Bass
Dizzy Brasscals
Dizzy Brasscals
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Friday 7th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Dizzy Brasscals is an electrifying band delivering upbeat covers of timeless hits spanning the decades. Each member is a top-class session player, boasting experience with renowned artists like Craig David, Embrace, Lily Allen, and Doves.
Despite being a relatively new ensemble, Dizzy Brasscals has already made waves, performing at prestigious events such as the 2024 European Rugby Cup final and gracing top-tier venues like Etihad Stadium, AO Arena, and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. With an impressive client list, including Adidas, Virgin/O2, Sports Direct, Manchester City, and Vitality, the band has solidified its reputation for top-tier performances.
From energising high-profile corporate events to creating unforgettable memories at weddings, Dizzy Brasscals bring energy, talent, and a feel-good atmosphere to every performance!
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1; the dance floor opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Courteous Thief - Free Early Gig
Courteous Thief - Free Early Gig
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Saturday 8th February 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
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!
Singer/songwriter COURTEOUS THIEF has been described as both traditional and contemporary new folk.
An acoustic, independent artist from North Wales with a catalog of four albums, three EP's and numerous singles.
Beginning his musical journey in 2001 cutting his teeth busking on the streets of Gallaway, Ireland and later Sydney, Australia and releasing his debut album Symphony to widespread acclaim in 2009. Championed By BBC Radio Wales, achieving multiple coveted BBC Radio Wales Single Of The Week accolades as well as weekly playlists, live sessions and interviews.
Recent releases have gained him national and international airplay on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Introducing, BBC 6 Music and added to the British Airways Playlist world wide.
A regular on the live circuit has seen Courteous Thief supporting bands and artists such as Turin Brakes, Chris Helm, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Mark Morris (The Bluetones) and Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets) with performances at some of the UK's top festivals.
“His voice is strong but agile too, allowing him to wrap his warm tones confidently around the song as it develops” (Fresh On The Net. BBC 6 MUSIC)
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14
Chinese Marbles
Chinese Marbles
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Saturday 8th February 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
The Chinese Marbles are a firm favourite of the club guests and bar team. This band leave you feeling high on life and wanting more!
The Chinese Marbles is a collective of ten multi-instrumentalists from Macclesfield. The band plays a truly eclectic mix of genres including rock, ska, funk, disco, soul, reggae and blues, with both covers and originals thrown in, all members input their own musical style into the mix.
With powerful Joe Cocker-style vocals from Joe Ashworth, amazing soul diva Rosie Douglas, rock-tastic wailing guitar solos from Fil Hill and punchy horns, this band is unique, energetic, super-versatile and really has got the lot.
Bring your dancing shoes!
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1; the dance floor opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Jazz Jam
Jazz Jam
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Monday 10th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
Every 2nd Monday of the month sees M&P’s become an unmatched nucleus of all things Jazz for both local musicians and visitors to musically express themselves in a way nowhere else can offer.
Led by Johnny Hunter and his band, musicians of any level, brought together by their love of Jazz, are welcomed to the M&P stage to jam the night away alongside some of the finest musicians in the North. This is a unique experience to 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…
The Nightcreatures Duo
THE NIGHTCREATURES DUO
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Tuesday 11th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
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.
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!
Mu Quintet
Mu Quintet
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Wednesday 12th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Mu Quintet are the Leeds-based instrumental acoustic jazz outfit drawing inspiration from movements within the musical avant-garde. With a sound characterised by rich compositions, explosive improvisation and intricate melodies, they aim to push at the boundaries of the small jazz ensemble. Mu Quintet comprises members of Ancient Infinity Orchestra, Matthew Halsall's Band and Yard Nule.
They launched their debut album ‘Summit’ digitally in December 2022, and tracks had strong support on radio via X-FM (Germany), Jazz FM, Worldwide FM, Ness FM, 1BTN, Totally Wire Radio and a great review in Jazz Journal. 'Summit' was also released on vinyl by Jazzaggression Records in 2023, with record sales worldwide. Described as ‘absolutely incredible’ by BBC Radio 6 Music DJ/presenter Gilles Peterson, (who played tracks on his show two weeks on the trot - a sure sign he's really into a band or release), the album has gone on to achieve 1.5 million streams on Spotify!
The concept of ’Mu’ is meant to be an answer beyond the question. The group aims to celebrate the act of improvisation and free expression in the modern era. Direct influences include Ornette Coleman, Art Ensemble Of Chicago, Pharoah Sanders, Eric Dolphy, Sam Rivers and Andrew Hill. The compositions and playing style aim to present an alternative expression of the brilliance of jazz and improvised music, countering the mainstream trends in the jazz scene today.
Mu Quintet are:
Matt Cliffe - tenor sax
Joel Stedman - flute & bass clarinet
Hugh Vincent - piano
Elliot Roffe - bass
Simon Henry - drums
Wednesday’s at M&P’s: It’s a Date
Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30.
With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family.
Call 0161 273 5495 to book a table, and let the booker know you’ll be using the ‘It’s a Date’ deal.
My Funny Valentine
My funny valentine
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Thursday 13th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
VIP Stage-Side Tables: £5 per person
Standing: Free
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
The Music of Chet Baker, and other classic jazz love songs, with the Toby Brazier Quartet.
Kicking off M&P’s ‘Weekend of Love’ this Valentines’ season, we have this extra-special gig lined up for you to come along and get cosy enjoying. Ahead of the party this weekend, this is perfect for anyone who fancies something chilled, romantic, and authentic for Valentines Day this year.
The Toby Brazier Quartet hails from Leeds, and is made up of four of the city’s finest musicians: Toby Brazier (trumpet), Will Powell (guitar), Jose Canha (bass) and John Arnesen (drums). Together, these wonderful musicians have mastered their craft, and promise a hugely enjoyable celebration of the music of the legends they spotlight in their performances.
Tonight, expect classic Chet Baker material - from ‘My Funny Valentine’, to ‘I Fall In Love Too Easily’, to ‘Autumn Leaves’ - as well as other classic jazz love songs, and popular standards hand-picked by the band.
Don’t miss this one folks!
Loud Noises - Valentines’ Party
Loud Noises - Valentines’ Party
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Friday 14th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Happy Hour: 6-8pm
There will be two ticketed sittings for this night’s performances. Please see these outlined below, and give us a call to book a table for one of them:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Pricing for each sitting:
VIP stage-side tables: £15pp
Entrance-side tables: £10pp
Standing: £10pp
Sitting 1: 7:30-9:30pm
Live Music: 8-9pm
Table must be vacated at 9:30pm
Sitting 2: 10pm-12:30am
Live Music: 10:30-11:15pm & 11:30-12:15am
Guests are welcome to walk in and stand in the bar area for the duration of the evening, or before/after your booked sitting.
This Valentines’ Day at Matt & Phred’s, it’s time to bring along those you love the most and have the dance of your life with them. Whether it’s a partner, a mate, or a family member; we can assure you that tonight is going to be one to remember…
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.
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).
M&P’s Big Band Brunch
M&P’s Big band Brunch
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Saturday 15th February 2025
Doors: 1pm
Gig: 2-4pm
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.
Please purchase all of your party’s tickets together; this determines table allocation which 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: https://skiddle.com/e/40530263
Join extraordinary 18-piece Big Band DGKollective as they play all-time classic TV/film tunes and timeless popular music, in their rarely-heard Big Band Jazz arrangements. Matt & Phred’s have even 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 and more info: https://skiddle.com/e/40530263
More on DGKollective: kollectivity.com
Dan Burnett - Free Early Gig
dan Burnett - Free Early Gig
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Saturday 15th February 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
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
Yubaba
Yubaba
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Saturday 15th February 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
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 very far 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.
The Line Up:
Lead Vocals – Jess Beatson
Guitar – Alex Carter
Keyboards - James Corbett
Bass Guitar – Kris Owen
Saxophone – Adrian Kindred
Drums – Ben Neal
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1; the dance floor opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue
Cherie Bebe’s burlesque revue
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Sunday 16th February 2025
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8-10:30pm
Happy Hour: 7-8pm
Tickets from £10, via Billetto:
https://billetto.co.uk/e/cherie-bebe-s-burlesque-revue-tickets-1109919
Seated tickets: please call M&P’s once you have booked your ticket so that we can allocate you a table, and ensure you get the best seats:
An absolute treat for Valentines’ Weekend…
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). Cast lineups are subject to change.
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 larger groups, please book all of your tickets under the same name, or have a list of attendees when you call to reserve your table (to help ensure no duplicate bookings). Thank you.
New Orleans Jam
New Orleans Jam
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Monday 17th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
The big sounds of New Orleans come to M&P’s for the New Orleans Jam, held every 3rd Monday of the month and hosted by mighty house band The Nightcreatures. With a strong emphasis on the involvement of brass, these monthly Jam sessions are sure to make you feel like you’ve travelled over the Atlantic to Louisiana.
The New Orleans Jam sees our little jazz club filled with the blaring brass, Rhythm and Blues, Second Line Grooves, Street Beats, Funk, Rock’n’Roll, and Rhumba of New Orleans, where the round-the-clock atmosphere sees never ending music filling the streets… This is the music of Dr. John, Fats Domino, Jelly Roll Morton, and Professor Longhair, to name but a few, and those who come by to play at the jams follow in their footsteps tremendously.
NOLA tunes really are in a class of their own, being seen by many as the true origin of traditional jazz. The bringing together of musicians in New Orleans, to all be united by music, is all about the atmosphere of a live performance. Horns aplenty, thundering drums, heavy guitar riffs, and whatever other instrument might appear would come together to create a sound to celebrate life and ensure the party never stops. The M&P New Orleans Jam sees musicians from any background brought together by this same attitude to live music. So long as it’s played in a New Orleans style… Anything goes.
Come down and experience the wonders of the Jam happening in front of your eyes, and don’t be surprised if you’re persuaded to have a good old dance too.
Dimitrios Tsiotas Quartet
Dimitrios Tsiotas quartet
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Tuesday 18th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Dimitrios Tsiotas Quartet, led by Amsterdam-based jazz guitarist Dimitrios Tsiotas. His playing is rooted in bebop and post-bop jazz, inspired by artists like John Coltrane, Paul Desmond and Jim Hall but also influenced by other genres of American country music and Greek traditional music. Dimitrios began his career in the north of England before relocating to Amsterdam, where he studied under the legendary guitarist Jesse van Ruller. His sound is a blend of these influences, merging tradition with a modern direction.
The Dimitrios Tsiotas Quartet first formed in 2016 in Leeds and is back for a UK reunion tour, expect renditions of tunes from artists like Joe Henderson, coltrane, hubbard and miles along with Dimitrios' original compositions. The band's sound is swing-heavy, improv-driven with a captivating musical chemistry among the band members.
Line Up:
Will howard - Tenor Sax
Dimitrios Tsiotas - Guitar
Elliot Roffe - Bass
Jordan Dinsdale - Drums
Trio JDM
Trio JDM
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Wednesday 19th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Depending on one’s level of interest in the horseless carriage, the initials JDM might well conjure images of a 1996 Toyota Supra RZ - made, of course, for the Japanese Domestic Market…
It’s therefore an appropriate name for a new trio led by Dave Walsh; someone whose love of a good automobile is well-known amongst the musical community. There are many more, however, who know him for his superlative drumming with countless jazz greats, award-winning singer-songwriters, and chart-topping pop acts alike.
Proceeding alphabetically, the J of the trio is guitarist Jamie Taylor - himself a seasoned player who has been heard with some of the finest jazz musicians from either side of the Atlantic. Though proudly Yorkshire based, Jamie’s bop-influenced guitar work is also heard on a regular basis at legendary London venues like Ronnie Scott’s and The Troubadour.
Finally, the fulcrum of any organ trio is the musician behind the console, which brings us to M: the wonderful Martin Longhawn. Martin, who is perhaps best known to jazz audiences for his work with the excellent Svarc/Hanley/Longhawn group, has been establishing himself as a much in-demand pianist and organist over the last ten years. His command of this most difficult instrument is certain to win him many more admirers in the years to come.
Musically, Trio JDM draws inspiration from the great legacy of Jimmy Smith and Larry Young, as extended today by artists like Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart. Nevertheless, this is no tribute act; expect to hear accessible original music alongside material from a wide range of composers and eras.
Trio JDM is:
Dave Walsh - drums
Jamie Taylor - guitar
Martin Longhawn - organ
Wednesday’s at M&P’s: It’s a Date
Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30.
With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family.
Call 0161 273 5495 to book a table, and let the booker know you’ll be using the ‘It’s a Date’ deal.
Sam Lightwing Quartet
sam Lightwing Quartet
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Thursday 20th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
The Sam Lightwing Quartet brings together four musicians who are graduates of the Royal Northern College of Music.
The group draws on inspiration from all periods of jazz (think Chick Corea, Joshua Redman and Herbie Hancock), as well as unique arrangements of standards, and some latin, funk, and blues tunes for good measure! The group has a fundamental appreciation for improvisation and that is at the fore for this evening.
Line Up:
Sam Lightwing - saxophone
Max Rosen - keys
Pete Hartley - bass
Calum Montgomery - drums
Backstage Brass
Backstage Brass
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Friday 21st February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
With funky, beat-driven arrangements of classic and modern pop tunes, Backstage Brass are sure to bring the party atmosphere to our little jazz club! The mighty 6-piece line up is sure to fill the dance floor from the get-go, with their unbelievably huge repertoire spanning many styles.
Aiming to please everyone lucky enough to experience Backstage Brass, their repertoire covers everything from Etta James, to Britney Spears, to Darude (yes, that one), to Camilla Cabello, to Foo Fighters… and everything in between. We have no doubt this is going to be a BIG night at M&P’s
The line up:
Rob Deakin - Trumpet
Sam Fisher - Trumpet
Dean Jones - Trombone
Christian Hines - Trombone
Rob Browne - Tuba
Rhod Younger - Drums
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1; the dance floor opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Salo - Free Early Gig
Salo - Free Early Gig
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Saturday 22nd February 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
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!
Salo is the future face of Jazz and Soul music. The Georgian singer, songwriter, producer, DJ and pianist is one of the most exciting artists breaking through in the scene right now. Taking influence from neo soul, old jazz, blues and native Georgian harmonies, her songwriting and vocals make it hard to believe she’s only in her 20’s.
Though she’s been compared to artists such as Sade, Amy Winehouse, Beth Orton and Jill Scott , it’s impossible to directly compare her to any artist as her personal lyrics and traditional Georgian influenced harmonisation make her stand in her own lane completely.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14
The Nightcreatures
The Nightcreatures
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Saturday 22nd February 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
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.
The Line Up:
Tom Davies – Vocal/Guitar
Henry Botham – Piano
Hugh Lawrence – Drums
Pete Robinson – Sousaphone
Chris Bridges – Trombone
Paul Brickles - Trumpet
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1; the dance floor opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
All Star Jam
All Star Jam
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Monday 24th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
Making it feel like it’s the weekend again already, the All Star Jam is sure to get each and every one in the club moving. Every 4th Monday of the month, House band Dreamer take to the stage to invite musicians to join them in filling M&P’s with the very best Funk, Soul, and Disco from across the decades.
Dreamer are a hugely talented collection of Manchester-based musicians who have earned a fantastic reputation on the live music scene by their own right. This is an opportunity for all musicians to come along and get on the stage to join Dreamer in getting the party started.
The All Star Jam is the night you want to be at if you love the all-time classics of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. We encourage all musicians, singers, and MC’s to come along and give performing in front of the M&P audience a go. Whether there’s a particular musician you just love to sing the music of, or if there’s a bass line that you’ve finally mastered and now want to give it a go with a full band, or whatever else takes your fancy on the night, instrument in hand… Anything goes! As long as you love music and can keep up with the excellent house band, get yourself on stage!
You of course don’t have to be a musician to come to a M&P Jam Night! Come and enjoy the wondrous spectacle of music appear out of nowhere, and make sure you bring your dancing shoes. One tip, get down early to guarantee a good spot on the dance floor!
Groove Elation
Groove Elation
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Tuesday 25th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Groove Elation pays tribute to the funky, groove-driven sounds of legends like John Scofield, Rhoda Scott, Dave Holland, Charles Mingus, Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, Albert Collins, and Jaco Pastorius. With an all-star northern line-up featuring Dave Walsh on drums, Jiannis Pavlidis on guitar, James Mainwaring on saxophone, and David Burgoyne on organ, this band delivers a deep, soulful mix of jazz and funk. Get ready for a night of high-energy rhythms and infectious grooves.
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!
Hydra
hydra
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Wednesday 26th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
‘MANY HEADED MONSTER’
Welcoming Dave Hassell’s collective of musicians, with music centred around that of popular duos ‘Dave Hassell & Andy Scott’ and ‘Dave Hassell & Nik Svarc’, all-the-while inviting other players to join them.
Expect an eclectic variety of music with an emphasis on improvisation, textures, soundscape, groove, and straight-ahead swing, with no constraints on where it’s going.
Line Up:
Dave Hassell - Drums
Andy Scott - Sax
Nik Svarc - Guitar
Wednesday’s at M&P’s: It’s a Date
Book a stage-side table for two on a Wednesday evening at Matt & Phred’s, and get a bottle of house red/white wine or any two cocktails, any pizza, and a garlic bread side for just £30.
With the finest Live Music from 8-11pm, your night will be covered! Perfect for romantic snuggles, mates having a catch up, or treating a member of your family.
Call 0161 273 5495 to book a table, and let the booker know you’ll be using the ‘It’s a Date’ deal.
Beyond The Blue
Beyond The Blue
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Thursday 27th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Beyond the Blue are an exciting, up-and-coming London-based Jazz band. They have played a number of sell-out shows in venues ranging from The Vortex Jazz Club to Hootananny Brixton to Milton Court Concert Hall as a part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. They have also opened for many established artists such as Omar, Moses Yoofee Trio, Blue Lab Beats, Ebi Soda and Rosie Frater-Taylor and have played at renowned festivals like Love Supreme and Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
Their music, written and arranged by pianist/composer Jude Lane, draws influence from a wide range of genres ranging from UK dance music to jazz and classical music, with a unique instrumentation of: cello, guitar, alto, tenor and rhythm section.
Their latest release, a four-track live session, reimagines their previous quartet material in a dynamic septet setting that sets the tone for a future debut album release in 2025.
“…their sound crosses genres and pushes boundaries whilst retaining their roots in the UK jazz scene.” - Voicemag UK (live show review),
The Plimp Souls
The Plimp souls
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Friday 28th February 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Made in Manchester, The Plimp Souls are a conga-crammed, horn-heavy, soul-stuffed nine-piece fuelled by boundless energy and a burning mission to put the fun back into funk.
Blending the best of funk, jazz, soul, afrobeat and everything in-between, their raw, bouncing sound makes for a night to remember. Packing plenty of delicious decibels, they mix the rarest of classic grooves with belting originals to leave crowds hollering for more.
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1; the dance floor opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!