Saturday 2nd May 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!

Paul Bytheway, frontman and guitarist from The Retrosettes, The Horse Puppets and The Bytheways (who all play at M&Ps regularly) plays solo for the early music set.

In all the bands Paul plays, he is the singer guitarist, but interestingly, his first instrument is piano.  As a teen he played in late 90s Brit-Pop bands, then joined a touring tribute to The Doors (as the organist/left hand bassist!).  Paul has played all over the world as a guitarist, and in the studio as a pianist/synth player, this is a chance to hear him play piano and sing live, to show where his musical influences began.

For fans of The Doors, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, 80s new romantics and 90s Britpop.

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 9th May 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!

Domonique is a Salford born vocalist. She can be found singing in many different venues in and around the city. Her distinctive tones, allow her to explore a mix of musical genres and styles.

From Jazz Standards to The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and everything in-between. Expect well known songs throughout the ages, almost always with a twist. Domonique performed a lockdown concert for Matt and Phreds in 2020 online, and is excited to be making her Matt and Phreds debut on the legendary stage, accompanied by the incredible talents of Tim Webber on piano.  

“It’s a rare treat to hear vocals so good, in such an intimate venue in Manchester”  (I Love Manchester) 

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 30th May 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!

Henry Botham is one of the UK’s leading Harlem Stride, Blues and New Orleans pianists, most noted for his work with 52 Skidoo, The Nightcreatures, and Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners. Henry has a huge passion for and appreciation of New Orleans piano, which draws from a wide range of influences including Blues, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Rhumba, Ragtime and even Classical music and Rock, all epitomized by the recognised master of the genre, James Booker. Audiences will not only enjoy Henry’s playing, but also his both witty and interesting introductions to both the style at large and the songs he will play.

This is the music of and inspired by Dr John, Professor Longhair, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, James P. Johnson, Willie ‘The Lion’ Smith, Luckey Roberts and Dick Wellstood. Now that’s a pretty impressive selection. Having his musical roots in traditional New Orleans music certainly doesn’t stop Henry being a pioneer of bringing this distinct style into the modern age, you can expect some surprises from Henry along the way, from Prince, to The Beatles, to The Prodigy and beyond, all remaining true to the New Orleans style.

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!