Slow Down Motion
Tuesday 31st January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Slow Down Motion is a brand new duo from the North West, tonight joined by a special guest violinist. Both members have been playing together for 15 years and now they have collaborated on this new and exciting project, in which they combine influences from Jazz, Electronica and Folk Music.
Slow Down Motion's music is a blend of cinematic sounds, live loops and improvised solos that come together to create a unique and ambient style.
Listen: instagram.com/slow_down_motion
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £12!
VOX Jam
Monday 30th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Led by Dave Luvin, some of Manchester’s most highly acclaimed musicians are the house band any singer would be delighted to have behind them. With a particular focus on Jazz, Neo-Soul, and R’n’B, the band passes the microphone to those individuals who have singing or MC’ing simply in their blood.
Put your usual backing track of a pair of headphones away as tonight you have a top class house band there to jam your favourite track, with you under the spotlight. You don’t even have to have a particular song in mind, just give the band an idea of the vibe and see where the beat takes you. The house band will remain on stage for the entirety of the evening, meaning that all singers and vocalists have the opportunity to join them and perform.
Reminiscent of the infamous after-dark downtown NYC jam nights, this is a unique opportunity in Manchester where vocalists are the centre of attention. In the audience you can expect to have some special guests of the band to be invited on stage, some familiar faces from the MCR music scene, and of course a very supportive audience. Who knows, by the end of the night you may have even formed a band…
Lovers of Jill Scott, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Sarah Vaughn, and all in that side of the genre, this is for you. Kick back with a smile on your face while listening to a classic track you had forgotten how much you loved, or listening to a track that neither you nor anyone else has heard before…
SOLD OUT - Night Shift
SOLD OUT
A mix of alternative club classics, goth, new wave, punk and some newer classics
Backstage Brass
Saturday 28th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
With funky, beat-driven arrangements of classic and modern pop tunes, Backstage Brass are sure to bring the party atmosphere we’ve all been waiting for 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
The Swing Commanders
Friday 27th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
On many an occasion, The Swing Commanders have raised the roof of M&P’s and kept each and every audience member dancing the night away. This will be no exception.
The Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more! Every member of the Swing Commanders sings and plays at least one instrument, sometimes three! Yet what makes them stand out even above their incredible music ability and performing skills is their joie-de-vivre.
People who experience the band for the first time are amazed at the energetic showmanship, the instrument swapping, the intricate arrangements, and sophisticated vocal blend.
Line Up
Peter Riley // Vocals, Bass
Siena Lloyd // Vocals, Clarinet, Sax, Bass, Piano, Accordion
Dan Smith // Guitar, Steel Guitar, Backing vocals
Gaynor Sutcliffe // Vocals, Violin, Piano, Bass, Accordion
Stuart Smith // Drums, Backing Vocals
Martini Swing
Thursday 26th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Warmly welcoming the fantastic Martini Swing to the club! Let’s show them some love.
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!
Anders Helmerson Trio
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Anders Helmerson, born in Sweden, started out studying classical music in Stockholm. The composer - pianist has now been living In London and his current discography includes: Triple Ripple, Quantum House and most recently “OPUS I”.
Juan Felipe Mejia is a drummer and percussionist born in Bogotá/Colombia. He has had the privilege of playing at some of the best known jazz clubs in Boston, NYC and Bogotá, and most prestigious colleges such as Berklee, MIT and The Collective School of Music.
Simon Fagerstedt is a bass player and composer from Stockholm, Sweden. He has 10 years of experience as a professional musician having also a degree in Contemporary Writing & Production from Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Tonight, the band will present the songs from their latest album OPUS I, released in London in 2021, as well as select standards. The style of the trio can be described as Jazz-Rock-Fusion.
The music style : Jazz - Rock Fusion.
Bop Kaballa
Tuesday 24th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Bop Kaballa are a Liverpool-based live psych jazz/trip-hop collective made up of Andy Wileman on keys, Will Hogan on bass and Adam Fairclough on drums. The project has risen to acclaim within Liverpool and beyond due to their eclectic spiritual and cosmic sounds, tied together by top-tier musicianship.
The band has regular features and residencies in Liverpool, including but not limited to Hope Street Jazz and Future Yard's FUJAZZI, boasting impressive live performance collaborations with some of the scene's best MC's and instrumentalists. A milestone for the project was reached in September 2022 with the release of their self-titled debut album featuring a whole team of local creatives.
Fitting perfectly into the contemporary neo-jazz craze, you can expect this outfit to provide grooves for years to come.
Check out Bop Kaballa's self-titled debut album on all streaming platforms.
Bop Kaballa will be performing their original tunes, with influences ranging from jazz to psychedelia, hip-hop to neo-soul, house to drum and bass and much more. Expect a night of connection, elevation, spacey jams and good vibes.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £12!
All Star Jam
Monday 23rd January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
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!
SUBOPTIMAL - M&P's Sunday Funday
Sunday 22nd January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
Gig: 7-8:45pm
Tunes: 8:45pm-late
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 6:45pm
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.
Matt & Phred’s are throwing its doors open for selected Sundays in January and February 2023 to all lovers of unique Live Music, pizza, bevvies, and general good times!
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For Season 1 of M&P’s Sunday Funday, we’ve curated a line up of musicians who work with Live Loops to create a hugely impressive sound which is unique each and every time they perform. Using instruments from the violin, the trombone, and the guitar, alongside beats and vocals, these musicians all make a completely original sound from Jazz/Electronic, to Dance Anthems, to R’n’B and Jungle!
As well as having these superb musicians live on stage, the M&P Bar and Kitchen team will be on hand to make sure all of your food and drink desires are met! Whether it’s been a long week, you don’t want the weekend to end yet, or you just love a party… M&P’s Sunday Funday is for you!
SUBOPTIMAL
Suboptimal is the immersive, brass and vocal led, live looped extravaganza you never knew your life was missing. Starting with only pre-recorded drums watch in awe as your favourite bangers are created and performed in front of your very eyes. From the bass lines to the raps; the vocal harmonies to the solos. Utilising the latest in loop machine technology alongside a decade of performing expertise Suboptimal is not only an experience that you will never forget but an experience you will find yourself wanting to relive again and again………
Prepare yourselves. Tonight's show will take you on a live looped journey through dance. Expect some garage anthems intertwined with with some of your favourite 90’s and 00’s bangers presented to you by the hype extraordinaire; Suboptimal.
Los Chichanos
Saturday 21st January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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 band behind Edinburgh’s late night fiestas, Los Chichanos formed to heat up their audiences with pumping live Latin music. Mixing a rich percussion section, powerful vocals, vintage guitar solos and mesmerizing Peruvian melodies from the Amazon and the Andes, Los Chichanos perform “chicha” or Jungle Cumbia. The style of music has experienced a worldwide boom in recent years, and it’s clear why – tropical vibes, jungle sounds, experimental guitar-driven songs, '60s organ leads and all the raucous rhythms of live cumbia & salsa! This music was written to make bodies move and minds travel.
With members from Brazil, El Salvador, Chile, Australia and the UK, the international combo formed in Scotland in 2021. Their shows regularly reach capacity, proving popular amongst lovers of tropical parties, Latin music and late night dance hangouts. Using traditional cumbia rhythms and full-powered percussion on congas and timbales, the group mixes experimental electric guitar and iconic nostalgic organ sounds, exploring ‘60s psychedelic and surf influences… The result? A hugely danceable setlist that transforms any night out into an infectious tropical fiesta. Let Los Chichanos lead you on their jungle expedition across the Latino dancefloor and deep into the misty South American rainforest. Dress jungle for bonus points.
Wild syncopated Latin rhythms, vintage surf-inspired guitar, organ and psychedelic Latin vibes - Los Chichanos present a pumping fiesta of Jungle Cumbia (also known as “chicha”). Join this infectious tropical excursion to 1960s Peru with all the raucous rhythms of live cumbia and salsa you could ever dance to!
Line Up:
Sandino Borges Leitao - guitar / vocals
Conal McIntosh - bass / vocals
Georgia Ollier - keys / vocals
Jordan Ferguson - congas / vocals
Jose Luis Rivera Martinez - Timbales / vocals
52 Skidoo
Friday 20th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Feel like you’ve been thrown back to Prohibition times as you walk into our dimly lit jazz club to be greeted by one of the finest Harlem Swing bands out there. 52 Skidoo are a firm favourite at M&P’s, each of its members having earned a stellar reputation among audiences and fellow musicians alike.
Bringing back to life the forgotten era of the Speakeasy, Prohibition, Vaudeville, Tin Pan Alley, New York rent parties, Harlem Stride Piano and Hot Jazz 1920's band 52 Skidoo are an unlikely collection of drunks, gamblers, misfits and outlaws performing Harlem Swing, a music born out of the stride piano style made famous by James P. Johnson and Fats Waller.
Turning back the clock to play a dazzling set of vintage American music in the style for which it was written. Classic favourites like ‘Ain’t Misbehavin‘, ‘The Joint is Jumpin’ and ‘Your Feet’s Too Big'. You can also expect some popular favourites given the 52 Skidoo treatment.
Get your glad rags on and join us for an evening to be spent as Fridays should be!
Munch Manship Quartet
Thursday 19th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Bringing together four North West musicians with phenomenal pedigrees, the Munch Manship Quartet is a swinging, melodic outfit that evokes the hard bop bands of the 50s and 60s, with a varied programme including some choice ballads and Latin numbers.
A renowned saxophonist and flautist MUNCH MANSHIP originated from the North East and moved to London in the early 1970s before establishing himself in Manchester as one of the foremost players in the region.
Across an illustrious career he has played with artists including Johnny Mathis, Shirley Bassey and Roy Orbison, while his orchestral and TV credits include working with Ronnie Hazlehurst, Alyn Ainsworth, Sir Charles Groves, the BBC Radio Big Band, the Granada TV Orchestra (performing at many BAFTA awards ceremonies), the Liverpool Philharmonic and the Halle Orchestra.
In a jazz setting, Munch has played alongside many international stars such as Ronnie Scott, Bobby Shew, Buddy Miles, Jimmy Bruno, Jim Mullen, Don Weller, John Etheridge, Kenny Baker and Humphrey Lyttelton, and is well-known to jazz club audiences around the North West and beyond.
Tonight, the Quartet play a mixture of Jazz and Latin music from Be Bop to Modern jazz plus tunes from The Great American Songbook.
The Jazz Spot Trio
Wednesday 18th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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 Jazz Spot Trio are a jazz collective rising from the ashes of the covid-19 lockdown based in the North Wales area.
Founded by a core trio of musicians; James Corbett on piano/keys, Reuben Javier Phoenix on bass and Ulrich “Oggy” Cox on drums. Back home, the trio strive to keep the local jazz scene alive by providing monthly jam/networking sessions in various venues across North Wales as well as gig opportunities for other jazz artists, just showing their commitment to the genre.
Tonight, The Jazz Spot Trio will perform a mix of bebop, cool and Latin jazz standards along with some original compositions.
Boogie Williams Trio Grande
Tuesday 17th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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 Boogie Williams Trio Grande is made up of Boogie Williams on piano and vocal, Alan 'The Hat' Whitham on bass and Richard Young on drum set.
Boogie aka Barney Williams has many years of experience and has played with various different bands in many countries around the world, but, with the Trio Grande he is doing what he does best, playing a mixture of Soul Jazz, Blues, Boogie and Sixties Groove.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £12!
New Orleans Jam
Monday 16th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Flat Cap Brass
Saturday 14th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Playing what they describe as ‘funky, poppy drum and brass’ and wearing their trademark flat caps, Flat Cap Brass’s broad repertoire spans from Bruno Mars to Chaka Khan and from Wheatus to S Club 7. They play in a wide variety of different styles but the one thing they promise is that all of our music is recreated in a bold brass sound.
Recent highlights for Flat Cap Brass include opening the main stage at Kendal Calling festival performing their version of ‘Brassic Park’, getting one of Liverpool Sound City festival’s biggest singalongs to ‘Angels’ by Robbie Williams, and representing the UK at the Haizetara street music festival near Bilbao. They’ve also performed for countless amazing weddings and a variety of corporate clients, including Welcome to Yorkshire, Meadowhall Shopping Centre, UA92 along with Cartmel, Beverley, York and Wetherby races.
Tonight, expect a selection of pop classics in a bold brass style – hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and even present day as you’ve never heard them before!
Franny Eubank & His Blues Band
Friday 13th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Anyone who has experienced a Matt & Phred’s Blues Jam will agree that no one quite gets the show started like the one and only Franny Eubank. A hugely popular and talented lyricist and harmonica player, Franny never fails to ignite the atmosphere at the club delivering a one-of-a-kind and truly authentic night of Blues. Come along, have the dance of your life, and enjoy a full band performance like no other. Franny could keep you entertained but solo, but no need: for this gig he is joined by three of Manchester’s finest Blues-ers.
Fuelled by the Blues of Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson and fired by the Devil himself, Franny’s Harmonica and deep, soulful vocals have set rooms alight with a blue flame night after night after night. If there’s one man and his band who can get an instant grin on your face and leave you wanting more, it’s Franny Eubank & His Blues Band.
The Horse Puppets
Thursday 12th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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 Horse Puppets are an indie/folk band from Manchester fronted by Paul and Helen Bytheway.
The Horse Puppets recorded their first album ‘Sorry For The Inconvenience’ in late 2019. The use of pedal steel and violin as well as analogue synths, double bass and vocal harmonies gave the album an eclectic sound described as Lou Reed meets Pulp. In lockdown 2020, Helen and Paul hosted a live streamed album launch. The single ‘Which Way To Go’ from the album was included in the ‘Fresh on the net’ playlist by Tom Robinson (6music).
After a full year of streaming with their acoustic duo and ‘lockdown’ style remote recordings with the rest of the band, The Horse Puppet's music has developed into to a more rootsy acoustic folk. Their newest songs ‘Where I Want To Be’ and ‘Make It Better’ have adopted a sound closer to The Lumineers meets Fleetwood Mac with an acoustic mix of violin, double bass, piano, guitar and large vocal harmonies.
“Love that whole swampy Dr John/Alabama 3 groove thing” - Tom Robinson, Fresh on the net & BBC 6 music
“One of those line ups you wouldn’t have seen 10 years ago…..very organic…they’re great to listen to” - Mike Sweeney, BBC Radio Manchester
Line Up:
Helen Bytheway - vocals, piano, accordion
Paul Bytheway - vocals, guitar, bass drum
Tommy Fuller - double bass, backing vocals
Kath Ord - violin, backing vocals
Steve Hensby Duo
Wednesday 11th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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 delighted to be welcoming the Steve Hensby Duo back to M&P’s after FAR too long… All the way from Perth, Western Australia!!!
The Steve Hensby Duo is 2/9th of a funk/soul/world band. The act draws from folk/jazz influences, Steve’s humour, talent and energy combined with Elysia beautiful vocals never failing to win over audiences.
Both previous albums have had heavy airplay including Triple J and Double J as well as local radio stations all over Australia. Their song ‘Naf Naf’ has been nominated for the 2019 WAM Song of Year.
In 2019 Steve Hensby Band played to big crowds at Fairbridge Folk Festival, Nannup Music Festival and Joondalup Festival. They toured Brisbane and Melbourne in April and are heading back in September/October before returning to play shows in UK in Jan 2020.
“Steve Hensby is a decidedly less evil Will Wonka 9/10” xpress magazine
"It's much more than just a collection of songs, it's a story, a trip into the depths of the imagination and absolutely brilliant.” Dave Anger 2mcr 100.3 fm.
“It’s Freddie Mercury meets Jim Jefferies” Barman in Hackney
Dean Friedman - In Concert
Tuesday 10th January 2023
Doors: 7pm
Gig: 8-10pm
Tickets: £32 per person
Purchase your tickets through EventBrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dean-friedman-in-concert-manchester-tickets-420804406307
Tables will be allocated automatically, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hailed by critics and fans alike as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Dean Friedman has achieved legendary, pop-icon status for chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia, McDonald’s Girl and more.
Friedman returns to the stage armed with a stunning collection of his insightful and compelling, true-to-life ‘story songs’ - songs of pathos and humor that deal with family, friends, neighbors, work and the seemingly trivial, yet ultimately essential stuff of everyday life.
"Soundtrack of our lives!" – NYTimes; "Songsmith extraordinaire!” – MusicWeek; “Dean Friedman is entirely unique and utterly brilliant” – ThreeWeeks; “Stunning Musicianship!” - Hot Press; "One of the true greats of American music!" - Liverpool Sound and Vision
A consummate entertainer, Friedman will be performing solo, on guitar and keyboard, featuring songs from throughout his four-decade career, including familiar, radio hits and fan favorites, drawn from his eight studio albums. Invite family and friends and join Friedman for an evening of powerful, poignant and hilarious songs about the ordinary and extraordinary lives we share.
Jazz Jam
Monday 9th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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…
SHUNYA - M&P's Sunday Funday
Sunday 8th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7pm
Gig: 7-8:45pm
Tunes: 8:45pm-late
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 6:45pm
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.
Matt & Phred’s are throwing its doors open for selected Sundays in January and February 2023 to all lovers of unique Live Music, pizza, bevvies, and general good times!
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For Season 1 of M&P’s Sunday Funday, we’ve curated a line up of musicians who work with Live Loops to create a hugely impressive sound which is unique each and every time they perform. Using instruments from the violin, the trombone, and the guitar, alongside beats and vocals, these musicians all make a completely original sound from Jazz/Electronic, to Dance Anthems, to R’n’B and Jungle!
As well as having these superb musicians live on stage, the M&P Bar and Kitchen team will be on hand to make sure all of your food and drink desires are met! Whether it’s been a long week, you don’t want the weekend to end yet, or you just love a party… M&P’s Sunday Funday is for you!
SHUNYA
Shunya aka Alan Keary is a Limerick born multi - instrumentalist, producer and string enthusiast.
Keary has been carving a name for himself under Shunya as a growing influence in the underground jazz / electronic scene in Manchester. Shunya’s sound is an amalgamation of influences, ranging from his early musical background of classical andIrish tinged violin to the sounds of Manchester's electronic music scene which compliment his highly accomplished abilities as a jazz bassist in his years of studying music at Salford University.
Most recently Shunya has received notable reputation for being part of GoGo Penguin’s unique remix LP ‘GGP/RMX’ which was released on Blue Note Records earlier in May this year. Other heavyweight electronic artists invited to be a part of the album include Squarepusher, Machinedrum, James Holden & Cornelius. In an album review Rough Trade Records took particular notice to Keary’s contributions “new discovery Shunya, whose enigmatic reworking of To The Nth almost steals the record”.
Dana Ali Band
Saturday 7th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Dana Ali is an American Neo Soul artist, singer songwriter from Atlanta, GA. She has crossed the waters to the United Kingdom with her bass player Dave Hewitt (Babe Ruth fame). Together they have cowritten songs which have been recorded, in Nashville, USA and in the UK
Ali and Hewitt formed the Dana Ali band, taking elements of Soul, Jazz, Blues and R&B with Latin and Funk Rhythms to create a fresh and distinctive sound. The Dana Ali band have been touring the UK extensively and in the course of their musical career, Dana Ali Band has won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Performing at a variety of venues, Dana Ali Band has earned the admiration and affection of countless fans, serving as both inspiration and role model.
Taking her influences from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Eva Cassidy and Roberta Flack, you can expect a wonderful evening of enjoying Dana and the band’s one-of-a-kind take on the most loved songs from across the decades as well as some of the band’s brilliant originals. Dana Ali Band have packed out the club on many occasions with their addictive groove and electric showmanship, tonight’s gig will be no exception in getting the whole crowd up and dancing!
The line up:
Dana Ali - Vocals
Dave Hewitt - Bass
Ed Kainyek - Saxophone
Martin Chung - Guitar
Marc Layton-Bennett - Drums
Zang
Friday 6th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
ZANG are a rollicking 5-piece party band, featuring sassy soulful vocals, deep funky bass, groove ridden drums, seductive searing guitar and lip-smackingly delicious piano, rhodes and organ - playing a brilliant fusion of floorfilling Dance, House, Garage, Rock, Pop, R&B and Funky music.
Expect to be moved, excited and delighted with a selection of ZANGED up party bangers designed to make that ass move, shake and quake. Loads of classics, mixed with some cool and quirky selections, all styled up and supercharged for your entertainment. Do not miss this!
Lovers of Kings Of Convenience, Moloko, Ginuwine, Prodigy, Beyonce, Arctic Monkeys, Prince, Hendrix, Alison Limerick, Queens of the stone age, Spice Girls, and Prince, to name but a few… This is for you.
We-Bop
Thursday 5th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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-Bop is a dynamic quintet from Leeds led by Anna Chandler and Tom Sharp. Specialising in music of the be-bop era, this group lovingly recreates the sounds of the genre, whilst injecting their sets with a wide range of more modern influences and original compositions. Tackling some of the most titanic tunes in jazz history, hold onto your hats, because this band unabashedly takes no prisoners.
Line Up:
Tom Sharp - Trumpet
Anna Chandler - Alto Sax
Tom Harris - Piano
Mick Bardon - Double Bass
John Arnesen - Drums
Howard/Henry/Roffe
Wednesday 4th January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Taking influence from the rich jazz tradition Howard/Henry/Roffe play songs from the great American songbook. Influenced by the swinging sounds of the 50s/60s, the trio features some of Leeds finest jazz musicians.
The band play firmly within the jazz tradition and all share a love for straight-ahead jazz - highlighting the tight improvisation style and crisp arrangements. Expect these talented musicians to explore virtuosic solos, memorable melodies and swinging grooves.
Line Up:
Will Howard - Saxophone
Simon Henry – Drums
Elliot Roffe - Double Bass
Tom Harris & Nishla Smith
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.
Tom Harris is a Mancunian pianist, improviser, composer, and educator, most heavily influenced by Black American Music. Since dropping out of formal music education in 2018, Harris has developed his practice through collaborative work with artists from across the UK, including Rosie Tee, Marco Woolf, and Nishla Smith. During that time he has also established a handful of longer-term projects – voice and piano duo Wilkins/Harris, music-driven theatre collective Ulita, and CANYON; a multi-media collaboration with drummer Kai Chareunsy which involves creating new work alongside filmmakers, poets, dancers, and visual artists.
Nishla Smith is a City Music Foundation artist, and is part of Serious Music's 2022 Take Five cohort. She is one third of cross disciplinary arts collective Ulita, and leads an original jazz band, the Nishla Smith Quintet, who released a debut album last Autumn on Whirlwind Recordings. She spent this spring playing a bird in Atri Banerjee's acclaimed production of 'Kes', and later this year will turn her hand to a new interdisciplinary project: 'Travels Backwards', a collaboration with Manchester dance company I M Pact supported by Help Musicians' Creative Collaboration fund.
Tom and Nishla come together to celebrate their love of the Great American Songbook - following in the footsteps of their heroes including Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Art Tatum, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Ella Fitzgerald, Samara Joy, Sullivan Fortner, and many more.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £12!
Tom Harris (piano)
Nishla Smith (vocals)
Blues Jam
Monday 2nd January 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
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.