Thursday 27th March 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry

Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm

To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat

PoVo is a northwest-based, five-piece that combines the jazz-funk fusion of the 1970s and 80s with an improvisational ethos derived from today’s latest sounds. The result is an irresistible electric groove that’s reminiscent of our musical roots - artists like Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Grover Washington, and the Yellowjackets - but with a unique feel that remains new and fresh. Built on a solid bass and drum vibe, the band layers keyboards, guitar and sax to produce a sound that is as visceral as it is cerebral.

Tonight, the band are delighted to perform their take on some jazz classics for their debut performance at Matt & Phred's, as part of a Spring Tour of Northern venues. The latest additions to their set include the unmistakable work of the likes of Zappa and McCoy Tyner which sit nicely alongside our signature tune, "Povo" by Freddie Hubbard.

Line Up:
Paul Froggatt - sax
Tim Hickman - guitar
Andy Smith - drums
Dave Shooter - bass
Paula Williams - keys