Impossible Conversations
impossible Conversations
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Thursday 1st May 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
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.
Knock Out Brass Band
Knock out Brass Band
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Friday 2nd May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm 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!
Check out the videos below to get a sense of what KOBB are all about!
Line Up:
Bari Gwilliam - Trumpet
Gwyn Owen - Trumpet
Stan Lawrence - Trumpet
Owain Roberts - Trombone
Jim Fieldhouse - Saxophone
Pete Cowlishaw - Sousaphone
Lestyn Jones - Drum Kit
*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 opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Yubaba
Yubaba
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Saturday 3rd May 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm 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.
The Line Up:
Lead Vocals – Jess Beatson
Guitar – Alex Carter
Keyboards - James Corbett
Bass Guitar – Kris Owen
Saxophone – Adrian Kindred
Drums – Ben Neal
*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 opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Blues Jam
BLUES JAM
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Monday 5th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 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
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 6th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
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
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.
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, with amps, mics, keys, a hybrid drum kit, and Ableton Push provided. We ask that musicians who play other instruments (e.g. guitars, horns, etc.) to bring them along.
Despite the tech, The Hybrid Sessions are laid-back and open to all, with Laurie and friends on hand to guide you through the process. It's all about improvisation, experimentation, and connection.
Want to join tonight’s jam? DM @the_hybrid_sessions on Instagram to secure your spot! There are limited spaces available for walk-ins on the night.
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!
Lou’s Safari
Lou’s Safari
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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
CHECK OUT OUR ‘IT’S A DATE’ DEAL!
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
Lou’s Safari are a piano trio from Leeds, focused on playing standards and original material in an open and conversational way.
Born out of jamming in Hyde Park, and visiting the stages of The Domino, Wakefield Jazz, Zefferellis, and others, Joseph Frost-Tesfaye (piano), Harry Souter (double bass) and Louis Berthoud (drums) have played together in various arrangements for nearly 4 years, but in the last year began performing together as a trio.
Drawing influence from contemporary artists like Kit Downes and Aaron Goldberg in equal measure with legendary pianists John Hicks and Thelonious Monk, the band arranges traditional standards on the spot. Original tunes are given the same treatment, resulting in expansive musical dialogue and a flowing, relaxed swing feel.
Wednesday’s 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.
Call 0161 273 5495 to book a table, and let the booker know you’ll be using the ‘It’s a Date’ deal.
The Foo Birds
The Foo Birds
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Thursday 8th May 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
The Foo Birds are a vocal-led 5-piece nu-soul / RnB band, based in the UK, whose unique musical partnership has been evolving for over a decade. Shameless genre-collectors, their journey began with funk-infused dancefloor fillers and has evolved into uplifting body-moving nu soul. With lyrics that embrace the joys and vulnerabilities of being human in an ever-changing world, their music seamlessly blends elements of jazz, soul, pop & RnB.
Their high-energy performances, characterised by Kate Lister’s powerful vocals and the band's tight, in-the-pocket grooves, have garnered an international following, with successful tours across the UK and Europe. The band have recently filled out prestigious venues like Pizza Express (London), Band on the Wall (Manchester), Peggy’s Skylight (Nottingham) and The Jazz Bar (Edinburgh). Festival appearances include headline slots at Kelburn Garden Party, Fife Jazz Festival & Tinderbox Fest and they have been celebrated on Jazz FM, Worldwide FM & BBC Radio.
Previous releases feature collaborations with Robin Mullarkey (Jacob Collier, Natalie Williams), Harry Fausing Smith (Tom Misch, MRCY), Jonny Murray (Mr Jukes) & Robin Wynn Evans (Sam Brown, Manic Street Preachers) and the band are currently working on a new EP with producer Chris Hyson (Jordan Rakei, Frida Touray), set for release in spring 2025.
The Nightcreatures
The Nightcreatures
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Friday 9th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
The Nightcreatures are a mighty line up of powerful vocals, electric guitar, trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, piano, and drums. Together, The Nightcreatures boast a rich and well-defined sound sure to leave you in pure admiration whilst dancing the night away to their hugely catchy repertoire.
The Nightcreatures play New Orleans R&B inspired by the all-time NOLA greats: the recordings of Dr John, James Booker, Professor Longhair, and Tom Waits to name but a few. They draw repertoire from a varied mixture of New Orleans classics, old time Blues, traditional Spirituals, Mardi Gras, and old-school Rock, whilst also giving The Nightcreatures treatment to some more modern numbers.
This is set to be a night starting with kicking back in admiration of these hugely talented musicians brilliantly recreating and twisting NOLA sounds, and ending the night dancing to some bangers like you’ve never heard before.
Line Up:
Tom Davies – Vocal/Guitar
Henry Botham – Piano
Hugh Lawrence – Drums
Pete Robinson – Sousaphone
Chris Bridges – Trombone
Paul Brickles - Trumpet
*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 opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Sigrid Eva - Free Early Gig
Sigrid Eva - free early gig
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Saturday 10th May 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
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!
Sigrid Eva invites you to a musical journey where stories about life create a deeply personal concert experience, with a sound that ranges from the gentle to the magnificent.
Singer, songwriter and pianist, Sigrid Eva, released her debut EP, "Oceans Away" in 2023, and has since played headline concerts at both RUST (Copenhagen), Musikhuset Copenhagen and Fatter Eskil (Aarhus).
Brought up in a home with a classical piano, Sigrid became interested in music at a young age and has today found their freedom as a creative musician. Sigrid Eva draws the audience into her musical universe, characterised by a life where the program is piano studies during the day and "free play" in the evening. With in-depth and poetic texts, Sigrid finds herself within the world of contemporary songwriting, where the music at the same time contains strong rhythms and impressionistic piano playing.
Look forward to a musical experience with personality. A concert where the audience can lean delve into stories of love, identity and self-discovery, and where Sigrid's lyrics work as a "safe space" for the most human emotions.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £15
Dreamer
Dreamer
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Saturday 10th May 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
The hugely popular band behind our All Star Jam are here tonight, for a full performance consisting of 3 x 45 minute sets!
Dreamer are a phenomenal band consisting of some of Manchester’s very best musicians. If there’s one band who can get the party started, it’s these guys. Each member of the band working on numerous musical projects, all doing massively well on the scene, getting them all together one on stage is simply a delight.
Join the 6-piece line up of two vocalists, guitar, keys, bass, and drums for a night of dancing to the very best Funk, Soul, and Disco from across the ages - including the likes of Chic, Luther Vandross, Jocelyn Brown, Patrice Rushen, TLC, and Jill Scott.
*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 opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
New Orleans Jam
NEW ORLEANS JAM
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Monday 12th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 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
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.
Gig Announced Soon!
Gig Announced Soon!
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Tuesday 13th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
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
Gig Announced Soon. Watch this space.
There will definitely be Live Music 8-11pm, and you can still book a table for this evening ahead of the band being announced.
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 14th May 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
Gig Announced Soon. Watch this space.
There will definitely be Live Music 8-11pm, and you can still book a table for this evening ahead of the band being announced.
Gig Announced Soon!
Gig Announced Soon!
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Thursday 15th May 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
Gig Announced Soon. Watch this space.
There will definitely be Live Music 8-11pm, and you can still book a table for this evening ahead of the band being announced.
Back Chat Brass
Back Chat Brass
manchester Jazz Festival
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Friday 16th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Outdoor Parade: 8:45pm on Tib Street
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
‘Friends of MJF’ get in for free, standing
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
We are delighted to be kicking of 2025’s Manchester Jazz Festival with this utterly amazing brass band live on stage. Let’s start things properly, and make this a night to remember. Join us from 8:45pm, outside M&P’s on Tib Street, when Back Chat Brass will be taking to the streets of the Northern Quarter for a New Orleans-style parade. Then, the band will be on stage at M&P’s from 9:30pm-12:30am. It’s going to be a big one!
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.
*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 opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
M&P’s Music Quiz
M&P’s Music Quiz
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Saturday 17th May 2025
Doors: 1pm / Quiz: 2-4pm
(3 x 30 minute sets, plus breaks)
Happy Hour: 1-2pm
Tickets for a team must be bought together, under the same name.
Team tables will be allocated automatically.
Please see full important information below.
Tickets - £5 per player
https://skiddle.com/e/40603167
Matt & Phred’s Quiz: where the whole quiz is the music round!
Prepare to be enchanted by the hilarity of our quizmaster, Jonathan Mayor, and the sensational virtuosity of our pianist, Tom Sharp. Get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled experience filled with wildly interactive rounds, made for music enthusiasts and comedy lovers alike.
Forget everything you know about how quizzes usually work. Leave behind the mundane world of paper and apps – here, each team wields a horn, their ultimate 'fastest finger first' buzzer! With Jonathan Mayor at the helm, doling out points with flair and wit, the M&P Quiz transcends mere trivia and becomes a full-fledged game show extravaganza!
Gather your mates, round up your family, and prepare for a night of uproarious laughter and thrilling music challenges. With hugely varied music rounds that range from delightfully easy to devilishly tricky, there's something for everyone to revel in. Trust us, this isn't just fun – it's an unforgettable adventure into the heart of musical merriment!
And, of course, it wouldn’t be a quiz without prizes! The hosts will be dishing out the most random selection of prizes you can imagine, for the most ridiculous reasons, as the quiz goes on. The winning team will receive a £50 bar tab, to be redeemed at any time at M&P's!
If tickets for your group size are unavailable/unlisted, but there is availability for other group sizes, please call Matt & Phred's on 0161 273 5495 and we may be able to re-allocate availability to suit your group.
Note that your team may be allocated a high table with bar stools. If you have a disability meaning that this is not suitable, please call Matt & Phred's on 0161 273 5495.
Whilst this is an afternoon event, it is not suitable for children.
Tickets: https://skiddle.com/e/40603167
Dan Burnett - Free Early Gig
Dan Burnett
manchester Jazz Festival
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Saturday 17th May 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
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 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £15
MOJO
MOJO
manchester Jazz Festival
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Saturday 17th May 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
‘Friends of MJF’ get in for free, standing
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Mojo is a five-piece band hailing from the Trójmiasto (Tri-City) region of Poland, bringing a heady high-energy sound inspired by American influences and spiced up with a contemporary Polish touch. The band is inspired by grooves of the past that lead to the best kinds of wild gigs, creating an intimate connection between band and audience throughout the performance.
Mojo blends together influences of Cajun, soul and rhythm and blues – music that would shake the rafters in barrelhouse piano bars, Memphis clubs and Louisiana’s Fais Dodos – with the mischief often found in traditional Polish folk music. Intense, tight grooves, infectious riffs and the natural chemistry of a band made up of deeply experienced performers results in a potent brew perfect for a late night party.
*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 opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
MJF30 Anniversary Party, ft. Honey Bee Jazz
MJF30 Anniversary Party
ft. Honey Bee Jazz
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Sunday 18th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-10:30pm
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
Come down, raise the roof and help celebrate mjf’s 30th anniversary at our long-established partner venue, Matt & Phreds.
For nearly 3 decades, Matt & Phreds has established itself as the ultimate late night jazz club, quickly becoming the go-to after party during the festival period. Expect their signature, infectious and friendly energy, coupled with mjf’s very best live music and maybe even a slice of birthday cake…
Tonight, the fantastic Honey Bee Jazz will be on stage 8-10:30pm - what a treat! For this extra special gig, HBJ will play popular jazz, in styles such as Swing, Ballad, and Bossa Nova, from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, as well as jazz rearrangements of music from pop genres from the 1980’s til the 2020’s… Yep, this band has it all!
So party on over after our free opening weekender at First Street and help us raise a glass to Manchester’s longest running music festival.
Line Up: Katerina Kaifa (vocals), Nikolas Kallithrakas (drums), Tom Miles (piano), David Grundy (bass)
M&P x MJF Jazz Jam
M&P x MJF Jazz Jam
manchester Jazz Festival
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Monday 19th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 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
For this extra special Jam Night, Matt & Phred’s are teaming up with Manchester Jazz Festival to give all singers and musicians the opportunity to come down to our little backstreet Jazz Club and get on stage to perform. We are happy to announce that this year’s Jazz Jam will be led by the prolific drummer and artist Johnny Hunter, whose band is composed of equally reputable musicians. The stage is open to all musicians to get up and play with the house band and fellow jammers.
Whether musicians want to play a jazz standard, a unique twist on a popular tune, or simply see where the beat takes them, all is welcome. Bring along your vocal cords, guitars, brass, strings, and whatever other instruments you play, and play alongside like-minded music lovers.
Over the years, the Matt & Phred’s Jam Nights have 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, to name but a few... Who knows who might be in the audience and on stage tonight. You can certainly expect to see some familiar faces from the rest of the Manchester Jazz Festival line up, as well as those who have built a stellar reputation among the Northern music scene.
More of a listener than a player? No problem, there will be plenty of room for you to kick back and watch the evening unfold. It’s fair to say anything could happen.
Bossa Dos Patos
Bossa Dos patos
manchester Jazz Festival
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Tuesday 20th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
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
Meet Bossa Dos Patos: a Manchester-based band inspired by the rich and vibrant sounds of Brazilian music from the 60s. The band’s repertoire celebrates timeless classics from legends like Tom Jobim, João Gilberto, Jacob do Bandolim, Stan Getz and many more.
From the smooth, laid-back grooves of bossa nova to the infectious beats of samba and the intricate charm of choro, the music is all about creating a feel-good atmosphere. This excellent band brings people together through the warmth and soul of Brazil’s most iconic sounds.
Line up: Matheus Silva (bass, vocals), Stan Lewis (saxophone), Rory Morris (guitar), Matt Hart (guitar), Matheus Silva (bass), Finn Haddrell (drums), and special guests throughout the night…
MaxMantis
MaxMantis
manchester Jazz Festival
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
CHECK OUT OUR ‘IT’S A DATE’ DEAL!
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
Hailing from Switzerland, MaxMantis is more than just a jazz trio! For ten years, the band has toured the world with melodies inspired by the fascinating microcosm of the insect world. These underestimated arthropods not only inspired the band’s name but also invigorate its compositions and gave the band a face, a story, and its own universe. Sounds crazy? It is!
The three Swiss musicians Rafael Jerjen (double bass), Lukas Gernet (piano), and Samuel Büttiker (drums) form a legendary clan of sonic storytellers, transcending stylistic and musical boundaries. The speed with which a praying mantis catches its prey, the strength of the Australian bull ant that carries one hundred times its own weight, and the beautiful complexity of the golden-orb-weaver spider’s web: These exaggerated superpowers link the tiniest creepy-crawlies to the MaxMantis clan. With an innate dose of Swiss precision, they perform the ‘Dance of the Moth Hunters’, dive into the world of the ‘Lady Bug Thugs’, cautiously adore the «Prey-ing Mantis» and explain in ‘Queen Bee’ what the hype around the «flowers and the bees» is really all about!
With their new album ‘YELLOW’ the three humanised super insects continue to weave their musical epic. Guaranteed are not only three of Switzerland’s most eminent jazz musicians (who also look fantastic in their suits!) but also the most entertaining announcements – with a pinch of authentic Australian humour. The concerts of MaxMantis move, touch, fascinate, surprise, and transport audiences into a world full of energy, adrenaline, and musical adventures – to infinity and beyond!
Wednesday’s 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.
Call 0161 273 5495 to book a table, and let the booker know you’ll be using the ‘It’s a Date’ deal.
Sam Lightwing Quintet
sam Lightwing Quintet
manchester Jazz Festival
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Thursday 22nd May 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
The Sam Lightwing Quintet brings together five 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.
Line up: Sam Lightwing (saxophone), Will Bird (trumpet), Ethan Gillespie (keys), Calum Montgomery (drums), Pete Hartley (bass).
Dana Ali Band
Dana Ali Band
manchester Jazz Festival
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Friday 23rd May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
‘Friends of MJF’ get in for free, standing
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
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!
*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 opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
M&P’s Big Band Brunch
M&P’s Big Band Brunch
Manchester Jazz Festival
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Saturday 24th May 2025
Doors: 1pm / Gig: 2-4pm
Tickets: £5-10, kids go free
See Skiddle ticket link below
Under-18’s get in free, but must be accompanied by an adult who has purchased the correct ticket.
Please purchase all of your party’s tickets together; this determines table allocation which is done automatically in-house.
Highchairs are not provided, and we do not have baby changing facilities (we’re usually a late-night jazz club!)
Tickets and more info:
https://skiddle.com/e/40603182
Join extraordinary 18-piece Big Band DGKollective as they play classic jazz, swing, and TV/film music, in their rarely-heard Big Band Jazz arrangements.
Matt & Phred’s have even created a special Brunch Pizza Menu (with some extras too) for you to feast on whilst you enjoy the music!
(Please see Skiddle for important information on tickets, food, facilities, and accessibility.)
From James Bond, to 'Sing Sing Sing', to 'The Pink Panther', to 'Mission Impossible', and so very far beyond... This mighty line up of horns, strings, and rhythm will for sure get you 'In The Mood' for a proper weekend of fun for all the family.
Founded in 2013, DG Kollective are made up of some of the North's finest players, meeting regularly to broaden and strengthen their top-tier repertoire, led by band leader Andrew Turnbull.
The doors are open to all, under-18's welcome, so bring along the whole family and expect to leave with a big smile on your face while playing air trumpets!
More on DGKollective: kollectivity.com
Tickets and more info: https://skiddle.com/e/40603182
More on DGKollective: kollectivity.com
Charlie Cooper - Free Early Gig
Charlie Cooper
manchester Jazz Festival
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Saturday 24th May 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
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!
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. This paired down piano solo gig will showcase this talented artist in an intimate setting.
"Superb talent and excellent musicality" "Great charm and positivity coupled with that little bit of magic which all good performers have" - JOOLS HOLLAND
"Unmissable talent and endearing humility" - VIVA MAGAZINE
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £15
Soul Grenades
Soul Grenades
manchester Jazz Festival
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Saturday 24th May 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
‘Friends of MJF’ get in for free, standing
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Based in London, Hailing from Montenegro, Moscow, New Cross, Sydney, and beyond… Soul Grenades have established themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the live music scene.
A veritable tornado of funk, the band boasts a super-tight rhythm section, a wall of brass, and a burgeoning song book of original music. Fusing their many influences, encompassing crate-digging raring to contemporary dance floor fillers, Soul Grenades deliver no-nonsense hard-hitting funk and soul music.
The band have supported several Internationally renowned recording artists including Sister Sledge, The Craig Charles Funk & Soul, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, The Filthy Six.. to name but a few.
*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 opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
MJF30 Wrap Party Jam
MJF30 Wrap PARTY JAM
manchester Jazz Festival
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Sunday 25th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 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
And just like that, mjf2025 (it’s 30th anniversary edition) will draw to a close... but not until we go out the only way we know how... one last Wrap Party Jam featuring The Ed Kainyek Quartet.
A legend on the Manchester jazz scene, Ed Kainyek has helped launched the career of many local artists, often giving them their start right here at Matt & Phreds. His own gigs embrace a range of styles from pop and soul to hard swing and Latin.
With the house band consisting of Ed Kainyek (saxophone), George King (piano), Grant Russell (bass) and Colin Lamont (drums), the stage is open for musicians of any level to get up and play a tune or two with the band and other jammers. Whether you’ve been a part of mjf’s line up throughout the festival and fancy one more hoorah, or if you’re a musician who wants to put their mark on the festival, this is for you.
More of a listener than a player? No problem, come and get cosy, and watch the night unfold. With genres surrounding jazz, blues, soul, funk, and pop - anything goes, and anything could happen.
Did we mention it’s a bank holiday…? See you on the dance floor!
All Star Jam
All star JAM
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Monday 26th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 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
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!
Jed Potts & The Hillman Hunters
Jed Potts & the Hillman Hunters
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Tuesday 27th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
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
Edinburgh-based blues trio Jed Potts & The Hillman Hunters are signed to Wasted State Records and have performed multiple sold-out shows at Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, as well as York, Aberdeen, Dereham Jazz & Blues festivals, to name but a few, and regularly tour the UK.
Their debut album was deemed “sensational” by Blues in Britain magazine. They were also featured in Blues Matters magazine as part of a feature on new talent and also in Classic & Sports Car Magazine.
The band’s latest album 'Swashbucklin'' was released on Wasted State Records and gained significant radio play including on Cerys Matthews' Blues Show on BBC Radio 2.
Join us tonight for a fantastic performance of classic and authentic blues music from these three superbly dynamic musicians!
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!
Jack Wilson Band
Jack Wilson Band
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
CHECK OUT OUR ‘IT’S A DATE’ DEAL!
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
The Jack Wilson Band comprises of players on the London and UK jazz scene, featuring Billy Marrows on Guitar, Max Kahn on Double Bass and Jack Yardley on Drums. All members are active bandleaders and side players in their own right, notably with ‘Grande Familia’ and ‘Ken Hoon’. Last October they released their debut EP and are currently working on the groups first album.
Jack Wilson is a saxophonist and composer originally from North Yorkshire who is based in London. His recently released his debut EP which was marked with a sold out show at The Muddy Puddle.
Jack has had an eclectic career so far, covering a wide range of musical styles, recently he toured with Palestinian violinist Akram Abdulfattah for his debut UK tour and featured on his release ‘Akram Abdulfattah Live at Cambridge Folk Festival.’
His latest compositions draw from all of his musical experiences to settle in the jazz idiom, whilst borrowing from his time playing in the folk, world and electronic genres.
Jack graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s Master of Performance course with Distinction in 2021 and previously to that Leeds College of Music in 2017. Since then he has gone on to play throughout the UK and Europe in various countries such as: France, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Cyprus, Sweden and festivals such as: Cambridge Folk Festival, Knockengorroch, Green Man, Shambala, Boomtown, The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival, London Jazz Festival and many more.
The music you hear tonight will largely consist of originals by Jack which feature on the EP as well as new pieces for the upcoming album recording, alongside some by Marrows, as well as tunes by legendary composers like Wayne Shorter and Joe Henderson.
Wednesday’s 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.
Call 0161 273 5495 to book a table, and let the booker know you’ll be using the ‘It’s a Date’ deal.
Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley Group
Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley Group
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Thursday 29th May 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
Brace yourselves, folks. This is going to be a big one. Don’t want to miss it. Some of the best musicians on the scene, coming together on our little stage, for a night of unforgettable live music.
Joshua’s group is an amalgamation of musicians formed under the omni-genre outfit penned by the bassist. Considered an exceptional practitioner of his craft, Joshua channels a modern Mingus style, with support from a plethora of youthful talent and formidable arrangements.
The group consists of assortment of musicians who deliver irregularly catchy time signatures of powerful grooves and jazzy, feel-good vibes.
Tonight, expect Angle Shades (trio) in set 1, and then the full sextet in sets 2 and 3… The groups will play 3 sets of original material from all 3 of Joshua’s albums.
Angle Shades is: Rich Jones (piano), Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley (double bass), and Johnny Hunter (drums)
Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley Sextet is: Graham South (trumpet), Kyran Matthews (tenor sax), Ellie Smith (trombone), Rich jones (piano), Joshua Cavanagh-Brierley (double bass), Johnny Hunter (drums)
The Swing Commanders
The Swing Commanders
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Friday 30th May 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
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
*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 opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Grant Russell - Free Early Gig
Grant Russell - free early gig
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Saturday 31st May 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
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!
Grant Russell is a Manchester-based pianist, bassist, and composer who over many years of performing has earned a stellar reputation within the Northern Jazz scene.
With a BMUS qualification from the Royal Northern College of Music and a Licentiate from the royal schools of music for performance on Double bass, as well as extensive training in bass guitar, piano, composition and conducting, Grant truly is a master of his craft.
As well as working with his own Quartet, Grant can regularly be seen around the music scene as a session musician among countless other ensembles.
This evening, expect ballads, bossas and banter. Playing songs from the jazz and pop idioms, Grant’s touch is sublime and ideal for relaxing or romancing.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £15
ZANG
ZANG
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Saturday 31st May 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
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.
*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 opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!