Ben Haskins Quartet
Wednesday 31st January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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 guitarist Ben Haskins, the band initially came together through jam nights, mutual projects and a love for improvised music.
Exploring open, melodic compositions and stretched out improvisations, the band draws influence from improvised music on both sides of the Atlantic, taking inspiration from John Coltrane, Shabaka Hutchings, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Guiliana, and John Abercombie.
The band has grown out of the rich jazz scene Leeds has been offering for so long now. All alumni of Leeds College of Music, the members are active musicians on the Leeds scene. Featuring musicians from Vipertime, Tete De Pois and Slow Lorris to name a few.
Line Up:
Ben Haskins- Guitar and Compositions
Ben Powling- Tenor Saxophone
Owen Burns- Bass
Theo Goss- Drums
Design Rewind
Tuesday 30th January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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.
Design Rewind is Billy Strahan Jr. & Jonathan Towers, a British pop rock duo formed in Burnley, England in 2016.Billy Strahan is lead vocalist and drummer; Jonathan Towers plays bass and electric guitar and provides backing vocals.
The duo writes all their own music and perform their own songs as well as cover songs. Design Rewind can be best described as a Modern Throwback. They are inspired by the great songwriters of the 1970’s & 80’s in pop and rock. Think Hall & Oates meets The 1975.
Tonight, you can expect a mixture of the duo’s original material from their two albums plus cover versions of songs they love in their own style.
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 £14!
All Star Jam
Monday 29th January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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.
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!
Speakeasy Bootleg Band
Saturday 27th January 2024
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
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.
Speakeasy Bootleg Band are purveyors of the "Finest Quality Bootleg Music Since Records Began.... Distilled & Bottled in New York and Chicago", but consumed wherever finer things are appreciated. Firm favourites of M&P audiences, Speakeasy Bootleg Band play a heady mix of Jazz, Jive and Harlem swing; the vintage sounds of the Cotton Club and Birdland. A first-rate combination of irresistible brass, powerful bass, explosive drums and sophisticated witty vocals to make your Saturday night a hugely fun affair.
This is the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Billie Holliday, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey and Count Basie, with a bit of stylish Rat Pack thrown in for good measure, the retro tunes which drove Tin Pan Alley and created the Great American Songbook.
With the members of the band having an abundance of musical experience, you can truly sit back and appreciate just how spectacular a performance Speakeasy Bootleg Band bring to the stage. Not only masters of their repertoire, but hugely entertaining showmen sure to keep the smile on your face in between songs. Feel like you’ve been thrown back to the times of prohibition as you enter our dimly lit Jazz club with one of the finest Jazz and Swing bands around filling the space with their mesmerising sound.
The line up: Nick Branton (reeds), Phil Lucas (trumpet, vocals), Jeff Lewis (trombone, vocals), Andy Hulme (guitar), Alan Jeffs (bass), Jab Butters (drums).
Joe Tatton - Free Early Gig!
Saturday 27th January 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!
Joe Tatton is a pianist, organist, singer & songwriter who emerged from the diverse Leeds music scene around 2001, playing up and down the UK’s jazz, funk and soul clubs. He is a current member of famed quartet The New Mastersounds and has been playing with them for over 16 years.
As part of NMS, Joe has recorded over a dozen albums and many singles, playing organ, piano and keyboard. During this time he has toured 8-9 months a year with the band, mainly in the USA but also across Europe and Japan too. Prior to this, Joe held down the keyboard role with UK jazz-funk kings The Haggis Horns, appearing on their first two albums Hot Damn! and Keep On Movin’. He’s also featured on piano/keyboards on the worldwide hit single “Put Your Records On” by Corinne Bailey Rae.
Over the years Joe Tatton has played live sets with Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley as well as Art Neville, George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste of The Meters. He’s always maintained his own trio under his own name as a side project, releasing singles and EPs via ATA Records (UK) and Color Red Music (USA).
For this evening’s set, you can expect Joe on vocals and piano to perform a selection of his stunning original music, as well as some select covers from across the ages, in the genres of Jazz, Blues, Folk, and Soul.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14
Backstage Brass
Friday 26th January 2024
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 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
Nova Quartet
Thursday 25th January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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.
Nova, AKA Charlotte Olsberg, is a singer/songwriter born and raised right here in Manchester.
After having started out training as a classical Soprano for 10 years, during her year abroad to study music in Perugia, Italy, she fell in love with Jazz and the world around it.
Being a regular face at M&P’s weekly Jam Nights, and having raised the roof during her full band gig back in August 2023, we’re very excited to welcome Nova and her band back tonight.
Nova’s unique and mesmerising tone, born out of her classical training, adds a distinct and mesmerising flavour to each of the classics she brings into her impressive and ever-growing repertoire. You can expect the performance to surround the genres of Jazz, Blues, Soul, and everything in between - both the classics and the band’s masterful reworkings of more modern tunes.
Simone Manunza Trio's 'Italiana'
Wednesday 24th January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8:15-11:15pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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.
Simone Manunza Trio’s ‘Italiana’ started for Simone as a project with a very light feeling and a desire to explore a mixed repertoire of beautiful songs, arias and film music, which has been the soundtrack of all Simone’s life. Having lived in the UK for 10 years, this process became both assuring and hugely nostalgic, with the musical result one that can be enjoyed by many appreciative audiences.
When Simone started transcribing the music and studying the songs, it soon became clear that these were real thoroughbred compositions. Worthy to be treated like real jazz standards, with strong melodies, able to connect with the audience in a special way and highly communicative.
Tonight, the trio will be playing some pop songs, internationally well known and some hidden gems, which may be less familiar for a UK audience. An Aria from Puccini's Boheme, E lucevan le stelle, some film music from Morricone and some of Simone’s own compositions.
The Bytheways
Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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.
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The Bytheways consist of Helen and Paul Bytheway who front both covers band The Retrosettes and original indie folk band The Horse Puppets (both of whom have played at Matt & Phred’s many times).
The married couple have had an eventful musical career so far including an appearance in a film in Switzerland with Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel, a stadium tour of Europe with Simply Red and Lindsey Stirling, private parties all over the world and an album released through Universal records in Germany.
During lockdown 2020 they played a live stream from their home studio in Manchester every Friday for a whole year, as well as taking on a challenge of filming and sharing 100 songs in 100 days on YouTube. This all helped to grow a fanbase for the quirky acoustic duo. At Matt & Phred’s expect songs from their back catalogue, including artists such as Bowie, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Blondie, Fleetwood Mac etc etc.
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 £14!
New Orleans Jam
Monday 22nd January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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.
ZANG
Saturday 20th January 2024
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
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.
JUBE - Free Early Gig!
Saturday 20th January 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!
Sheffield-based duo JUBE released their debut album ‘As One Door Closes...' on the Freshly Squeezed label in the summer of 2020. The album reached number 2 in the iTunes UK Jazz Chart.
The duo consist of Julie Clarkson on vocals and acoustic guitar and Bennett Holland on vocals and keys. Reminiscent of the Laurel Canyon music scene of the 60s and 70s, they draw inspiration from the blues, soul, jazz and contemporary singer-songwriters. Bennett is a session keys player who has worked with many respected artists and won Keys Player of the Year in the British Blues Awards. Their album is available to stream on all platforms and as a limited edition CD. Please see their website - www.jube-uk.com
"Their deftly mixed sound elevates their talent above any pretenders.” - Blues & Soul Magazine
“Aw, yes please... Just magnificent!” - BBC Introducing
“Full of imaginative creations!” - Jazz FM
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14
Back Chat Brass
Friday 19th January 2024
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.
Back Chat Brass bring a show that rivals all others.
The 7-piece brass band, based in Leeds, have mastered a repertoire sure to raise the roof of our little backstreet jazz club. It sure has done on many an occasion before.
Rooted in pop, funk and hip hop, the band’s brassy beats are an instant favourite of any audience lucky enough to catch these guys live. Since 2016, they’ve been wreaking havoc in venues around the world, coaxing even the stubbornest of dance-phobics from their seats with their signature take on your go-to hits.
From the all-time disco bangers of the 80’s, to the R’n’B classics of the 90’s, to the unforgettable pop hits from the naughties through to the present day… Absolutely any age group who loves a dance will fall in love with this band’s one-of-a-kind sound, musicianship, and simply electrifying showmanship. A gig with Back Chat Brass is so much more than a gig.
Hunzz
Thursday 18th January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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.
Hunzz are a contemporary 4 piece jazz funk outfit from North Wales/Liverpool, blending two classic styles to create a chaotic, fun yet melodic sound.
Having formed towards the end of 2022, their first single 'Honey' was met with a positive reception and has helped to establish a loyal fanbase. They're gearing up for their 3rd single release and are lining up shows across the UK for this year.
"Honey is an earworm that will have you repeating the hook over and over again" - Neil (Fatea Records)
Tonight, Hunzz will be performing a mixture of original music and upbeat jazz/funk covers.
Dean Friedman (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday 17th January 2024
Doors: 7pm
Happy Hour: 7-8pm
Gig: 8pm
SOLD OUT
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.
Tom Chapman Quartet
Tuesday 16th January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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 Tom Chapman Quartet’s sound encompasses soaring melodies, lush harmony and a strong focus on letting the moment guide the direction of the music.
Taking influence from the likes of Esbjörn Svennson Trio, Pat Metheny, Lionel Loueke, Roy Hargrove, Tigran Hamasyan and Herbie Hancock, expect lots of interplay between four lovers of improvisation.
Join Tom Chapman (bass), Ali Roocroft (keys), Jamie Stockbridge (saxophone), and Jon Needham (drums) for a night of original music and creative spins on some classics.
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 £14!
Jazz Jam
Monday 15th January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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…
Dana Ali Band
Saturday 13th January 2024
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
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
Andrew Williams - Free Early Gig
Saturday 13th January 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!
Warmly welcoming the fantastic Andrew Williams to M&P’s. We loved Andrew’s sound as soon as we heard it, and we’re sure you will too. Come and join us for some fantastic upbeat tunes in the company of FREE PIZZA & COCKTAIL DEALS!
Boogie Woogie piano player, singer and songwriter Andrew Williams plays a mixture of well known bluesy covers from across the ages as well as self penned original songs. Andrew has many influences, including the likes of Dr John, Pete Johnson, Albert Ammons, and Ray Charles.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14
Louis Louis Louis
Friday 12th January 2024
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.
You are in for an absolute treat tonight as we welcome the one and only Louis Louis Louis back to M&P’s, after far too long, and after a huge amount of you asking…
This 4-piece band really do bring a sound and atmosphere like no other. Get your glad rags on and dance the night away to classic jump blues, rocksteady, R&B, doo wop and ska, with thumping’ slap bass, honking’ horns, raucous four-part vocal harmonies and a driving piano boogie.
Based in Leeds, this mighty and crowd-pleasing band have been raising roofs up and down the land with their take on classic tunes from the 50’s to the present day. If you love a proper boogie in the company of wonderful showmanship and musicianship, tonight is the night for you.
The Gelatos
Thursday 11th January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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 Gelatos are a high-energy, all-singing Jazz quartet playing the all-time classic songs of the 40’s and 50’s with an Italian twist. The 4-piece ensemble never fails to put a smile on every audience member’s face as they play their masterful mix of tunes guaranteed to get you dancing in your seat. Playing favourites from the likes of Louis Prima, Benny Goodman, and Count Basie to name but a few, The Gelatos stunning musicianship and witty showmanship is sure to make your Saturday night count.
From beautiful, laid back slow and more romantic numbers all the way through to high-tempo, quick-stepping jump jives, The Gelatos are a truly electric and fun collection of musicians who will take you on an unforgettable journey through the music of the time period.
Bring your dancing shoes!
Big Enough Umbrella
Wednesday 10th January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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.
Inspired by instrumental pioneers Azymuth, Yussef Dayes and Snarky Puppy, Big Enough Umbrella are a contemporary trio who don’t lean on genre to impress. In whatever style they choose to adopt and adapt, the sonic spectacle comes from the intense communication between three mates, with the sole intention of making an audience feel lifted, wide-eyed and open-eared.
Based in Manchester, the band features Fraser Rowe on Keys, Alex Bresh on Bass and Jake Brown on Drums. Tonight, the band will be playing 3 sets full of original music, new arrangements and covers.
Steve Hensby Duo
Tuesday 9th January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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.
Steve Hensby is a Berklee College of Music graduate and WAMI award winning musician who also works as a session player in the Perth area. He has played with the likes of Jackson Browne, Tim Minchin, John Cleary, Steve Poltz, Randy Feltface, WASO, Perth Symphony Orchestra and Taasha Cootes.
Previous albums have had heavy airplay including Triple J and Double J as well as local radio stations all over Australia.
“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
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!
Blues Jam
Monday 8th January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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.
The String Beans
Saturday 6th January 2024
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
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 String Beans are an exciting gypsy jazz infused party band from Manchester. They like to take classic tunes from a variety of styles such as pop, rock, reggae and hip hop and give them a gypsy swing make over, guaranteed to get people dancing every time. Perfect for those who just love a bit vintage, retro and alternative at the weekend - whilst enjoying all the classic party tunes, given the band’s unique spin of course.
Tonight, the band will be playing a mix of upbeat gypsy jazz, blues, and retro soul, pop and rock classics with a gypsy twist. They will be featuring the vocals of a firm M&P favourite: Manchester soul songstress, the one and only Charlie Cooper!
Kemani Anderson - Free Early Gig!
Saturday 6th January 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!
Kemani Anderson is a 23 year old vocalist from Manchester, and also 1 of 2 co- founders, singer/songwriter of the band @secretnightgang.
He is influenced by an array of genres including jazz, funk, soul, R&B, hip hop and gospel, and by a whole host of artists.
This evening, Kemani will be live on stage singing and playing keys, performing all sorts of tunes which he holds dear.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14
KEMANI ANDERSON ON VOCALS/KEYS.
KEMANI ANDERSON ON VOCALS/KEYS.
Rockabilly Jukebox
Friday 5th January 2024
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.
We are delighted to welcome the superb Rockabilly Jukebox to M&P’s, after they raised the roof back in September!
Rockabilly Jukebox are here to start the party with fistfuls of slick, groovin’ rockabilly swing. From 50’s classics to contemporary pop bangers, all your singalong party favourites get an irresistible vintage twist. They’re authentic, fun, and a guaranteed floor filler.
The top-tier line up of vocals, guitar, double bass, and drums all bring their years of experience to the performance, each adding to the foot-stomping, head-nodding, dance-enticing show which these guys bring to the multitude of venues they have played.
Starting with some classic old-school 50s/60s Rockabilly Swing, the night is set to get bigger and bigger. Think The Police, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, and so very far beyond - bangers we know and love, performed in an utterly unique style.
Soulful Minds
Thursday 4th January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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.
Meet Soulful Minds Music, a dynamic 4-piece ensemble from Manchester breaking musical boundaries with their soulful blend of Motown and Soul alongside their Gospel roots. Led by the captivating Manchester R&B vocalist Natasha, the band weaves together diverse influences into a harmonious journey.
Demetrius, the rhythmic heartbeat, drives the band with his infectious energy on drums whilst Miguel, adds sophistication with soulful/Rnb and Occasional Rock solos on the Guitar, and Roger, The bands MD and Keys player, masterfully binds the arrangements to make this band sound phenomenal and have your unique experience one to always remember.
Church raised musicians, SoulfulMinds bring an ultimate twist of gospel to their sound including POP HITS and POP Rock songs where there is an underlying Gospel sound which is why it sets this 4 piece band apart from other bands.
This multicultural quartet transcends borders, delivering performances that celebrate unity through music which includes carefully arranged Medleys of songs from the 80’s right up to the 00’s. - This band will keep you dancing all night long! literally.
Steve Ajao Blues Giants
Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig:8-11pm
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 7:45pm
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.
2024… Let’s do this! We are back, with tonight being our first gig of the new year, and it’s an absolute cracker…
Now in its fifth decade, the Blues Giants trio play authentic classic American Blues with music by legends such as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Parker, Johnny Guitar Watson and more, evident in their set, as well as some soul and rock’n’ roll classics.
Steeped in the Blues and Jazz all his life, Birmingham guitarist Steve Ajao and his Blues Giants (Mike Hatton – Bass, and latest recruit, (1993!) former Au Pairs drummer Pete ‘Washboard’ Hammond) have been thrilling audiences for over 30 years and Steve is regarded by many as one of the hottest Blues guitarists in the UK, as well as being in possession of the kind of mountainous voice that was made for the Blues. Close your eyes one moment and you’d think you were listening to a band direct from the Mississippi Delta, and the next, to Jimi Hendrix, and this powerhouse three piece remains an absolutely must-see act, especially when the band wander off, New Orleans marching band style, and mingle with the crowd.
From Blues In Britain magazine, Nov 2014: ‘There is always a good feel to any Blues Giants gigs, plenty of cheesy humour and classic Blues, played with a sparkle in the eye, enjoyable fun sessions are mandatory’