Blues Jam
Blues Jam
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Monday 1st June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm 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 2nd June 2026
Doors: 6pm, Free Entry
Guest & House Band: 8pm
Open Jam: 9-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
The Hybrid Sessions is a monthly jam at Matt & Phred’s, 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.
More of a listener than a player? No problem! Come along, kick back, and enjoy the night unfolding... The music you hear has never been heard before and never will again...Whether you're into jazz, drum and bass, or anything in between, this is your chance to experience -and be part of -the future of live music.
Hosted by artist and producer Laurie Agnew, these sessions are a creative playground for all musicians to take improvisation to a new dimension. The stage is open to instrumentalists and vocalists; get in touch with @the_hybrid_sessions to check what equipment is provided and what you need to bring along.
Each Hybrid Session is fronted by a special guest artist or group in the world of electronic music, to give the night even more of a unique and distinct flavour and direction.
Timings: 8pm - Guest & Invited Musicians Set // 9-11pm - Open Jam
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 £15!
Fisher/Henry/Roffe
Fisher/Henry/Roffe
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Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
We are delighted to welcome Fisher/Henry/Roffe back to M&P’s tonight!
As one of the North’s most exciting jazz groups, the trio will be playing swinging standards and brand new original music. The trio features three of Leeds most swinging musicians, expected crisp arrangement and melodic improvisation.
If you love the timeless music of John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz and Gene Ammons, then this is the gig for you!
Line Up:
Alex ‘The Fish’ Fisher - Tenor Sax
Elliot Roffe - Double Bass
Simon Henry- Drums
WEDNESDAYS 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.
To book, click the ‘Book a ‘Date Deal’ Table’ button at the top of this page. The £30 is charged on the night, once you’ve ordered your drinks and food.
Bonuru
Bonuru
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Thursday 4th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
Bonuru is the creation of writer, bandleader & guitarist Jacob Marshall-Tierney. His compositions have their roots in the exciting new sounds of UK Jazz, but also draw influence from bands as diverse as Nirvana, Tool and The Police.
Bonuru are signed to Blue Adventure Records, a label set up by NK-OK of Blue Lab Beat's fame. Bonuru have been played on BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio 3, WWFM, and Jazz FM, and have been highly praised by prestigious DJs such as Gilles Peterson, Soweto Kinch and Emily Pilbeam.
Bonuru are definitely one to watch - and they're just getting started!
The Vinyl Steppers
The Vinyl Steppers
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Friday 5th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
We are very excited to welcome the one and only Vinyl Steppers back to M&P’s tonight, after unfailingly leaving audience members in awe each and every time they’ve played at M&P’s before!
We can guarantee that this will be nothing short of a perfect Friday night party. Get your glad rags on and join us for a night of dancing to classic popular songs from across the decades, given a jazz/swing twist…
The Vinyl Steppers put a twist on chart-hits for music that’s unexpected, giving pop classics a throwback feel, with swing and jazz tunes in there too! Expect sultry sounds that make the dance floor irresistible for quick steppers and slow dances.
Line Up:
Kate Peters - Vocals
Harry Orme - Guitar
Sam Jackson - Bass
John Arnesen - Drums
Tom Sharp - Trumpet
Tom Smith - Trombone
*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 (in front of the stage-side tables) opens for Set 2 - you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Cuba Vida Salsa Band
Cuba Vida Salsa Band
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Saturday 6th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
We may be in Manchester, but the moment the Cuba Vida Salsa Band hits our little stage, you’ll think you’ve been whisked away to Havana. With every beat, this band brings the irresistible warmth and vibrancy of Latin music right to any audience lucky enough to catch them live.
This wonderful ensemble blends the sultry grooves of Salsa with the rich flavours of Latin Jazz, Funk, Reggaeton, and more. Expect vibes perfect whether you’re tearing up the dance floor or simply soaking up the atmosphere with a drink in hand.
As well as being masterful musicians, this group are born entertainers, telling stories that make you feel as if you’re sipping a pina colada in a seaside club. From timeless Cuban classics to fresh Latin hits and captivating original songs, every performance bursts with pure energy and passion.
Dust off your dancing shoes, loosen your hips, and get ready for a night where Manchester meets the magic of the Caribbean!
Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto
Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto
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Saturday 6th June 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)*
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Lucas D & The Groove Ghetto are a 7-piece Soul and Funk outfit playing a hugely eclectic mix of music from awe-inspiring soul, to all-time classic disco, through to modern chart tracks given the Lucas D treatment.
Fronted by Cat Davis, the band consists of a red-hot horn section (trumpet, flugelhorn, saxophone, and flute), some of the coolest keys, guitar and bass riffing and improvising out there, plus irresistible beats and rhythms coming from drums and percussion.
Not only does this band have the perfect Saturday night setlist, they have the feel-good attitude sure to make you finish the night with a big smile. The combination of Cat’s superb vocals and the band’s extraordinary solos will leave you tempted to stay on the dance floor for all three forty-five minute sets!
From Diana Krall, to Leo Sayer, to the Jackson Sisters, to Al Green, to Amy Winehouse, to Sister Sledge, to Stevie Wonder, to Arctic Monkeys… They’ve got it all!
Line Up:
Cat Davies - Vocals
Paul Wakelin - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Percussion
Luke Shingler - Tenor Sax, Flute
Dan Machin - Guitar
Phil '0070' Bond - Keys
Frank Walker - Bass
Tony 'Princess' Jones - Drums
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Please note that on Friday/Saturday nights, there is a dance floor in between the VIP tables and the stage, so you may have people dancing in front of you (you can’t blame them!)
Jazz Jam
Jazz Jam
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Monday 8th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm 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 come together with others to perform some classic Jazz, be it a 'standard' or something more modern, whilst showing the rest of the performers and audience your approach to improvisation.
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…
Gus Glynn Band
Gus Glynn Band
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Tuesday 9th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Formed in Cheshire in the autumn of 2016, The Gus Glynn Band are an eclectic Alt Rock three-piece brewing heady concoctions of Rock, Blues, Post-Punk, New Wave and Classic Soul.
Their genre surfing sets draw serious music lovers and casual listeners alike with songs of irony and honesty that only the drive and integrity of a watertight trio can deliver in true Classic Rock n' Roll style.
Driving rootsy rhythms, soaring melodies, gutsy lyrics, rock out riffs and wailing blues define The Gus Glynn Band as a force to be reckoned with, drawing an ever increasing audience to a growing community of like minded-music lovers.
“They’re a really good band, really funny, really cool, a touch tongue in cheek and I love the fact that this is real rhythm and blues. These guys are using that traditional sound, where rock and roll came from, they just sound like they’re having fun. The vocal has a very unique style, with a real choral feeling that makes you want to sing with it” - Craig Hopkinson, New Music Reviews
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 £15!
Mira Bolshakova Quartet
Mira Bolshakova Quartet
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Wednesday 10th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
Belarusian-born vocalist Mira Bolshakova leads the quartet with an expressive voice influenced by classical, soul, and cool jazz. Ollie (piano) brings elegance and creativity inspired by classic jazz. Nick(double bass), originally from Brazil, adds over 20 years of professional experience. Kye (drums), a versatile London-based musician, completes the group with a strong sense of groove and flexibility.
WEDNESDAYS 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.
To book, click the ‘Book a ‘Date Deal’ Table’ button at the top of this page. The £30 is charged on the night, once you’ve ordered your drinks and food.
Coltrane 100
Coltrane 100
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Thursday 11th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
Saxophonist Dan Forshaw brings Coltrane @100 to Matt & Phreds, in a concert that is as much a homecoming as it is a tribute.
Originally from the North West, Forshaw returns to Manchester as part of a year-long project marking the centenary of John Coltrane. Rather than presenting Coltrane’s music as a fixed legacy, this performance asks why it still matters now — as a living, demanding art form that continues to speak with urgency and truth.
The programme traces Coltrane’s full creative arc, from the drive and precision of Blue Train and Giant Steps, through the modal openness of Impressions, to the spiritual force of A Love Supreme. The music is not treated as repertoire to be preserved, but as material to be tested, questioned and renewed in the moment.
This Manchester date carries particular weight. Forshaw is reunited with musicians who shaped his early career, reconnecting with a shared musical language forged two decades ago. That history brings depth and risk to the performance — a long conversation resumed, not rehearsed.
Forshaw approaches Coltrane’s work as a study in truth, discipline and transformation. Coltrane’s legacy, for him, lies not only in innovation, but in the courage to use sound to express belief, struggle and purpose.
In the close, listening-focused setting of Matt & Phreds, this promises to be an intense and deeply human night — searching, alive, and rooted in return.
Sherri & The Speakeasies
Sherri & The Speakeasies
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Friday 12th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Manchester and Cheshire based six-piece Sherri & The Speakeasies are a fabulous band with multiple vocalists, horn section, double & electric bass, guitar, keyboards/piano, drums.
Expect ‘Post Modern Jukebox’ styled modern era tunes with a vintage twist plus classic party bangers to fill that dance floor. Get your glad rags on and dance the night away to the most popular tunes ever, all performed in a classic early 20th century style… Party like Gatsby!
*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 (in front of the stage-side tables) opens for Set 2 - you get first dibs to show off your moves!
The Gelatos
The Gelatos
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Saturday 13th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
The Gelatos are a high-energy, all-singing Jazz trio playing the all-time classic songs of the 40’s and 50’s with an Italian twist. The 3-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 weekend a super memorable one!
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 period.
Yubaba
Yubaba
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Saturday 13th June 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)*
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm 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.
Line Up:
Cat Davies - Vocals
Paul Wakelin - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Percussion
Luke Shingler - Tenor Sax, Flute
Dan Machin - Guitar
Phil '0070' Bond - Keys
Frank Walker - Bass
Tony 'Princess' Jones - Drums
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Please note that on Friday/Saturday nights, there is a dance floor in between the VIP tables and the stage, so you may have people dancing in front of you (you can’t blame them!)
New Orleans Jam
New Orleans Jam
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Monday 15th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm 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.
Limbo Days
Limbo Days
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Tuesday 16th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Limbo Days is the project of Manchester-based musician and producer Elliot Gaspar, drawing on deep roots in soul and jazz while keeping one foot in modern songwriting. Raised in the North on a steady diet of classic soul and rock, Gaspar brings a beautiful passion of music to the stage - equally at home on vocals, guitar and piano - with a style shaped by the likes of Marvin Gaye, James Brown, and Ray Charles, yet unmistakably his own.
Joining him are longtime collaborator Ben Roberts on drums, versatile bassist Harry Marshall, and saxophonist Richard Carter-Smith, whose playing adds a lively, expressive edge to the sound. Expect the band to flow through soul and jazz classics, modern favourites, with a selection of Limbo Days originals scattered throughout.
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 £15!
Gig Announced Soon!
Gig Announced Soon!
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Wednesday 17th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
We are currently finalising this gig listing - check back soon.
Rest assured, there will be Live Music 8-11pm.
You can still book a table ahead of the band being announced by using the above ‘Book a Table’ button.
WEDNESDAYS 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.
To book, click the ‘Book a ‘Date Deal’ Table’ button at the top of this page. The £30 is charged on the night, once you’ve ordered your drinks and food.
Isaac Malibu Quartet
Isaac Malibu Quartet
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Thursday 18th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
Isaac Malibu is singer who is primed for live performance, supported a discography of contemporary RnB and an ever-growing music network which has allowed him to develop into the role of a promoter, curating his own his own music line-ups - Malibu is a well-rounded music professional making an impact in the north of England. 2024 and 2025 have seen notable increases in momentum, with more performances across larger stages, and a consistent stream of releases in collaboration with several producers, the next few years are looking to be significantly developmental in his career.
Expect a dynamic, feel-good live show from Isaac, blending smooth R&B with touches of soul, funk, and pop. Backed by a tight collective of musicians, his performances are energetic yet intimate, featuring a mix of polished originals, unreleased material, and creative covers spanning artists from Frank Ocean to Earth, Wind & Fire. With a strong stage presence and a knack for curating diverse line-ups, Isaac creates more than just a gig - it’s a vibrant, inclusive musical experience that champions community, fresh talent, and authentic expression.
Franny Eubank & His Blues Band
Franny Eubank & His Blues Band
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Friday 19th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
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.
*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 (in front of the stage-side tables) opens for Set 2 - you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Impossible Conversations
Impossible Conversations
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Saturday 20th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Impossible Conversations is a dynamic jazz ensemble that blends the deep roots of traditional jazz with the bold sounds of contemporary music. Drawing on influences ranging from iconic legends such as Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock, to modern trailblazers like Kamasi Washington and Yussef Dayes, the band crafts a unique sonic landscape that resonates with both jazz purists and adventurous new listeners alike.
The interplay between the trumpet and sax often recalls the dynamic energy of classic frontline duos, yet the compositions move fluidly into improvisations which never lose their strong melodic content. The rhythm section, anchored by the steady pulse of the drums, bass and keyboard, provides a foundation that both propels and complements the melodies, creating a truly collaborative musical experience.
ZANG
ZANG
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Saturday 20th June 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)*
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
ZANG are a superb party band who play pure, brilliant & fabulous dance floor filling classic house, Ibiza dance anthems, funky pop, R&B, & rave music.
This band is très quirky, truly unique, very talented, loads of fun and super cool. The band take serious pride in it's ability to rework and energise great songs, to surprise, delight and excite its audience. So if you want a brilliant night of music, featuring well known but not overplayed, stylish, inspirational 'bums off seats and into dance mode' tunes - that almost certainly and absolutely is ZANG!
Formed by and consisting of professional musicians in 2016, ZANG have deliberately tailored their playlist to be the polar opposite of those bog standard function bands mentioned above.
Line Up: Esme (vocals), Jimmy (keys), Dan (guitar), Andy (bass), Dave (drums)
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Please note that on Friday/Saturday nights, there is a dance floor in between the VIP tables and the stage, so you may have people dancing in front of you (you can’t blame them!)
All Star Jam
All Star Jam
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Monday 22nd June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm 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!
Bob Haddrell Trio
Bob Haddrell Trio
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Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Bob Haddrell (vocals/organ/piano) is a much in demand as a session player in this country, Bob also writes with top Nashville artists, has recorded in the States with Billy Swan, and has toured and recorded with Chicago's Jimmy Dawkins and Dave Specter. Truly "in the groove", Bob has created the unique sound of "The Barcodes". He has also performed with Alan Barnes, Art Themen, Jim Mullen, Zoot Money, Paul Jones, Shakey Vick, Chris Youlden, Bernie Marsden, Tim Hain, Pee Wee Ellis, Sonny Black, Nicky Payn, Gordon Smith & Earl Green. Bob has released his own CD 'Shaded Spot' on Note Records
A recent review of Bob’s latest album:
‘A Shaded Spot’ is a more blues oriented album but with many, jazzy inflections The main star is Bob Haddrell, who sings and plays eleven cuts in the path of Kansas or West Coast piano school, that is to say, swinging like Count Basie or Glenn Lloyd used to do, to only mention two quite different piano players.
And another review:
Bob Haddrell has a distinguished pedigree as one of the UK’s foremost blues keyboardists, and his work on the Hammond organ is renowned. The mark of a great Hammond organist is the addition of pedal bass, a feat of co-ordination which needs to be seen to be believed. With the addition of the occasional vocal, Bob is a musical powerhouse on the stage.
Tonight, Bob is joined by Derrick Harris on guitar and Paul Smith on drums.
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 £15!
Fisherman Dice
Fisherman Dice
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Wednesday 24th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
Manchester-based trio Fisherman Dice are a Psychedelic Surf Jazz band with Bim Williams on Guitar, George Burrage on Double bass and Matt Hill on Drums, with their 2nd EP launch coming out soon they take a tour of England!
WEDNESDAYS 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.
To book, click the ‘Book a ‘Date Deal’ Table’ button at the top of this page. The £30 is charged on the night, once you’ve ordered your drinks and food.
AERA Quartet
AERA Quartet
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Thursday 25th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing.
AERA is a collective of four standout groove and fusion musicians, with influences spanning Manchester to Los Angeles. Blending deep musicality with instinctive improvisation, AERA delivers reimagined classics, original compositions, and spontaneous explorations—what they call informed improvisation. Every set is a journey, fresh for every audience.
The Band:
Jordan Alfonso – Saxophone (Los Angeles)
Rooted in LA and inspired by Bob Reynolds, Doug Webb, and Bob Mintzer, Jordan is now a leading presence on the Manchester jazz scene and at home in the AERA Quartet.
George Lawton – Bass (Manchester)
Trained at RNCM and under guitarist Mike Walker, George draws on influences like Janek Gwizdala and Anthony Jackson to deliver groove, harmony, and melody in equal measure.
Jake Brown – Drums (Manchester)
Norwich-born Jake has worked with Wayne Ellington and Tim Gallagher, leads Big Enough Umbrella, and in 2021 studied in Brazil with legends Renato “Massa” Calmon and Ivan “Mamão” Conti after winning the RNCM Barney Miller Award.
Danny Bathhurst – Keys (Birmingham)
A LIPA graduate, Danny is an in-demand keyboardist across the Midlands and London, bringing harmony, sound design, and flair to AERA’s sound.
Come and catch AERA live—four unique voices, one killer sound, in one of the city’s finest venues.
AERA x
Knock Out Brass Band
Knock Out Brass Band
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Friday 26th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Taking inspiration from New Orleans brass bands, Knock Out Brass Band put a spin on all those modern classics to bring sensational upbeat covers, like you've never heard!
For over a decade KOBB musicians have been heard in every corner of the UK and the world. Performing at festivals, functions and events, including Glastonbury, SXSW and French Quarter Festival (New Orleans) or on tours around America, China and Europe, and in venues such as Ronnie Scotts, O2 Arena and the West End. Individually, some of the best players and together make an extremely exciting, professional and experienced ensemble!
Made up of a groovy sousaphone, hard hitting drum beats, a couple of trumpets and trombones, the band is capable of playing a big range of genres from rock, funk and pop to traditional second-line New Orleans processions!
*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 (in front of the stage-side tables) opens for Set 2 - you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Sam Lightwing Quartet
Sam Lightwing Quartet
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Saturday 27th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 7-8:45pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm 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.
Charlie Cooper & The CC’s
Charlie Cooper & The CC’s
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Saturday 27th June 2026
Gig: 10pm-12:30am
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)*
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (free). For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Charlie Cooper writes vintage soul, updated perfectly, sung with deep and husky soul-pipes!
Not only comparable with classic voices like Dusty Springfield and Shirley Bassey but also up there with modern soul divas Alice Russell and Sharon Jones, Charlie is a vocal force to be reckoned with.
The songs emerge from another time, influenced by the classic songwriting and arranging of Bacharach and Hal David, accompanied by grooves akin to old school Stax and Motown. Charlie invites you in for a glimpse into her mind and her world, whilst her band ("The CC's") kick it like Booker T and the MGs.
Expect originals and covers which take the evening from kick-backed admiration to the talent to dancing the night away to some of your favourite tunes from across the decades! Charlie and the band are expert musicians who truly know how to get the crowd going with their rock ’n’ roll grooves.
"Superb talent and excellent musicality… Great charm and positivity coupled with that little bit of magic which all good performers have" - JOOLS HOLLAND
"Wonderful and alluring voice " - CRAIG CHARLES
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Please note that on Friday/Saturday nights, there is a dance floor in between the VIP tables and the stage, so you may have people dancing in front of you (you can’t blame them!)
Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue
Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue
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Sunday 28th June 2026
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-1690436
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: 0161 273 5495
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.
Melody Makers Jam
MELODY MAKERS Jam
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Monday 29th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-7.30pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
Led by Craig Hanson, some of the finest musicians on Manchester’s music scene are tonight’s house band. These fantastic individuals have come together through their love of creating innovative original music, and celebrating the forerunners from throughout history who harnessed their talent and musical conceptualisation to develop groundbreaking approaches to making music. Today, these artists are high-ranking inspiration for countless up-and-coming musicians, but the attitude held by those legends continues to pulse through the music scene.
It is this focus on the creation of music, in its most wonderful and broad approaches, which defines the Melody Makers Jam. This is a unique opportunity to get involved with like-minded creatives. Maybe you’ve got a particular tune in mind; or think that one classic would sound great arranged a different way; perhaps, even, you and a mate have been working on a track together but would love to hear what it sounds like on brass… The options couldn’t be more open, and you couldn’t hope for a higher calibre house band and more supportive audience to get things going.
When we spoke to Craig about hosting this Jam Night, he advocated a Jam based on music from the worlds of modern alternative pop, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, soul and great songwriting. Think artists ranging from Joni Mitchell to Jill Scott, Bjork to Beyonce, Kate Bush to Kendrick Lamar… Sound like your cup of tea? Bring along your instruments and vocal cords, have a chat with Craig and the band, and lets make some music.
More of a listener than a player? Book yourself a table and watch the night unfold, it’s fair to say absolutely anything could happen. One thing’s for sure, with this band and this vision, it’s going to be a good one.
Gig Announced Soon!
Gig Announced Soon!
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Tuesday 30th June 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
We are currently finalising this gig listing - check back soon.
Rest assured, there will be Live Music 8-11pm.
You can still book a table ahead of the band being announced by using the above ‘Book a Table’ button.
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 £15!