Saturday 7th March 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5-6pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
Free Entry

Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!

We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Kemani & Friends is a brand-new showcase from Manchester vocalist and multi-genre artist Kemani Anderson, live at Matt & Phred’s.

This special series is designed to spotlight underground Manchester talent that deserves its flowers, bringing fresh sounds, new faces and genuine musical community to the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

Each edition will feature Kemani’s signature blend of soul, jazz, and RnB, alongside guest artists who step up to share their own style, stories, and vibes. A perfect early-evening drop-in to discover rising talent and connect with the city’s creative underground.

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!

Saturday 14th March 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5-6pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
Free Entry

Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!

We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Experience the explosive Cello Storm 2026 Tour, where genre-bending cellist Christian Grosselfinger mesmerises with his fusion of classical, rock, metal, and electronic influences.

This unforgettable tour features a special highlight: a concert entirely dedicated to the art of live looping, where Grosselfinger creates mesmerising, layered melodies, harmonies and rythms in real-time using just his cello and looping technology.

Join him and the support band ‘5 Seconds to Move’ (Sebastian Schneider - Drums and Aileen Schneider - Keyboards) for an electrifying journey, blending innovative new original music with reimagined classics.

Watch as he seamlessly transitions between cello, guitar and keyboard. Feel the energy as he revitalizes hits from AC/DC, Muse, alongside dynamic renditions of classical gems like Ravel’s Bolero.

Don’t miss this captivating storm of sound!

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!

Saturday 21st March 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5-6pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
Free Entry

Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!

We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Al Scott has been playing jazz piano since early 2000, most extensively as The Al Scott Trio. This evening, Al takes to the grand piano for a solo performance which demonstrates his free-flowing interpretations of well-known standards - don’t miss this!

Having spent years crafting his music in various settings, Al aims to draw the listener in on swing, Latin, and soulful tunes. His vision for the music takes influences from some of the greatest composters and performers in the world with his influences including: Bill Evans Trio, Keith Jarrett, John Taylor, Herbie Hancock, Tomasz Stańko… to name but a few.

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!

Saturday 28th March 2026
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5-6pm
Happy Hour: 5-6pm
Free Entry

Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!

We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!

Dan Burnett is a singer, songwriter, and freelance multi-instrumentalist musician based in the UK. With influences stemming from the soul, acoustic, and blues genres, Dan’s songs will take you on emotional journeys about life, love, and heartbreak.

Playing regularly throughout the year, Dan is also a library music composer for film and TV. He has co-written and recorded music which featured on ‘Stolen’ (Nicolas Cage), and ‘Supernatural’ (USA TV series), among many others. Since 2014, Dan has been an international endorser of Kawai Pianos.

Expect to hear Dan's favourites from his musical upbringing in Soul, Blues and Funk. On top of this, you’ll get to hear some of Dan’s absolutely mesmerising original material which we at M&P’s are in love with.

Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!