Happy Daggers
Happy Daggers
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Saturday 30th November 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
“Turn It Up... that’s what I’m talking about #longlivethefunk” - Nile Rodgers
“Loving the nod to the 80’s from this outfit...BANGIN’!” - Craig Charles, BBC6 Music
Bringing a unique blend of guitar driven disco-funk propelled by thumping beats, throbbing bass lines, infectious melodies, and a captivating and commanding lead vocalist in frontman Sinclair Belle, Happy Daggers are a band on a mission to make you move.
On stage Happy Daggers are a party-igniting force. Appearances at major festivals and events featuring alongside the likes of Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Sister Sledge, Grandmaster Flash, Laura Mvula, Tom Misch and Ibibio Sound Machine, as well as numerous venues nationwide, have earned them critical acclaim for their innovative sound and indelible, high octane live performances.
With support from BBC6 Music DJ’s, airplay on national & international radio and television, and editorial playlisting on major streaming services, Happy Daggers’ diverse, genre bending sound creates the perfect soundtrack to great nights and groovy times.
Hailing from West Yorkshire, the band are made up of five best friends, brought together by a mutual love of all things funky and the shared aim of just having the most fun possible, making music and bringing it to the masses.
Pre-pandemic the band released their debut album, ‘Ultraviolet Animals’, with total streams now in the millions. Their latest single, ‘Turn It Up’, was released through Subtxt Records, and they are currently working on a series of singles to be released across the coming year.
*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!
Mississippi MacDonald - Free Early Gig!
Mississippi Macdonald - free early gig
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Saturday 30th November 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
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!
“Mississippi MacDonald represents the next generation of great guitarists who hail from the UK…wholly authentic, he’s earned the right to claim the name” Living Blues, USA
Mississippi MacDonald is an English Soul-Blues singer/songwriter/guitarist, who fronts a four piece band and this evening will be performing a solo set. He is a 6 times British/UK Blues Awards and three times US Independent Blues Awards nominee.
Since his signing to APM Records in 2021, he has appeared on BBC Radio 2’s Blues Show with Cerys Matthews and has played extensively in the UK and the US including a Washington State Blues Society showcase on Beale Street during the International Blues Challenge, appearances on King Biscuit Time (Helena AK), and Radio Memphis. He has recorded recently in the US with established artists Vaneese Thomas (Rufus Thomas) and Benny Turner (Freddie King, Mighty Joe Young).
Mississippi’s first record for APM, “Do Right, Say Right” was named in the top 10 Blues Albums of 2022 by Mojo Magazine, and was album of the year on HRH Blues Radio.
Touring his second album for APM Records, Heavy State Loving Blues, he was appraised by Blues In Britain Magazine as “one of finest modern bluesmen in the U.K. and on this release he’s excelled in all areas.”
Heavy State Loving Blues has charted for multiple weeks at the top of the RMR Global Blues Report, second only to Buddy Guy, was in the Living Blues (US) top 25 charts for January and February ’23 and has received major international airplay, including Sirius XM BB King’s Bluesville in the US.. In the UK, the record was #1 in the IBBA Blues Charts for 2 months running – a feat that hasn’t been achieved by any artist (UK or International) for many years.
Mississippi MacDonald’s blues are authentic, heartfelt, and reflect a lifetime of learning from the greats.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm… Buy 2 selected drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA, or get 2 house cocktails for £14!
The Swing Commanders
The sWing Commanders
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Friday 29th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
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!
Stuart McCallum Quartet
Stuart mcCallum Quartet
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Thursday 28th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
From jazz beginnings to alt-folk and electronica, Stuart McCallum is one of the most vital and creative musicians of his generation. An in-demand guitarist, composer, producer and educator, Stuart’s current projects include: The Breath, Solitude, Music for Imaginary Film, co-writing with Richard Spaven, as well as performance, composition, and production research and education; Stuart being Deputy Head of Popular Music at the Royal Northern College of Music.
Stuart rose to prominence writing for and playing with the Cinematic Orchestra, on their Ma Fleur and Live at the Albert Hall albums, as well as on their award winning Disney soundtrack, The Crimson Wing. Stuart’s varied career has involved collaborations with electronic artists such as Jordan Rakei, James Zoo, JP Cooper and Bjork percussionist Manu Delago; performances with UK jazz greats John Surman and Kenny Wheeler; recordings with American jazz stars Ari Hoenig, Ira Coleman and Dan Weisz; and performances with prominent folk artists, such as Danny Thompson and Michael McGoldrick.
Tonight, Stuart is joined by three highly acclaimed musicians who have all built a fantastic reputation and prowess in the North’s music scene by their own right. This performance is set to be incredibly special and a unique opportunity to see these musicians freely and expertly perform the most beautiful instrumental music in a highly intimate setting.
Line Up:
Stuart McCallum - guitar
Jeff Guntrun - saxophone
Pete Turner - bass
Luke Flowers - drums
John Montana Trio
john Montana Trio
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Wednesday 27th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
John Montana is a blues-rock guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter hailing from Manchester, UK, known for his soulful and electrifying performances that blur the lines between traditional blues, blues-rock, funk, and soul with psychedelic elements, creating a unique sound that sets him apart.
As the frontman of The John Montana Trio, John has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the blues rock scene, including Robben Ford, Eric Gales, Beth Heart, Larkin’ Poe and Samantha Fish, among others. The John Montana Trio, known for their energetic live performances, was also seen playing iconic venues such as The Cavern Club in Liverpool and the 100 Club in London and they are a frequent presence in the UK's thriving blues-rock scene, playing festivals and venues across the country and abroad.
Whether playing an intimate club or a packed festival stage, John's powerful vocals, virtuoso guitar skills, and infectious energy captivate audiences and leave them wanting more!
Line Up:
John Montana - guitar + lead vox
Ian Firth - drums
Charlie Rachael Kay - bass
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.
Big Enough Umbrella
Big enough Umbrella
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Tuesday 26th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Inspired by instrumental pioneers Azymuth, Yussef Dayes and Snarky Puppy, Big Enough Umbrella are a contemporary trio who don’t lean on genre to impress. In whatever style they choose to adopt and adapt, the sonic spectacle comes from the intense communication between three mates, with the sole intention of making an audience feel lifted, wide-eyed and open-eared.
Based in Manchester, the band features Fraser Rowe on Keys, Alex Bresh on Bass and Jake Brown on Drums. Tonight, the band will be playing 3 sets full of original music, new arrangements and covers.
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 £14!
All Star Jam
ALL STAR JAM
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Monday 25th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
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!
The Live Notes
The Live Notes
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Saturday 23rd November 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
One of the most in demand collectives of musicians in the North, The Live Notes are back at Matt & Phreds tonight! With some of the North’s most talented and charismatic performers The Live Notes have been reimagining popular songs from across the decades, with each show featuring some utterly outstanding vocalists & instrumentalists.
From all-time disco hits of the 80’s, to R’n’B classics of the 90’s, through to the modern chart hits we all know and love. Think Earth, Wind, and Fire, to Dua Lipa, Chaka Khan, to Justin Timberlake, The Live Notes’ repertoire spans over multiple genres and moods, but continuously boasting one thing: a truly dedicated and masterful selection of musicians, whose stage presence and pure collective talent is a pleasure to enjoy live on stage. This isn’t an evening for sitting still and certainly not one to be missed.
*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!
Charlie Cooper - Free Early Gig!
CHARLIE COOPER - free early gig
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Saturday 23rd November 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
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… Buy 2 selected drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA, or get 2 house cocktails for £14!
Back Chat Brass
Back Chat Brass
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Friday 22nd November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Back Chat Brass bring a show that rivals all others.
The 7-piece brass band, based in Leeds, have mastered a repertoire sure to raise the roof of our little backstreet jazz club. It sure has done on many an occasion before.
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!
The Music of Miles Davis
The Music Of Miles DAvis,
with The Toby Brazier quartet
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Thursday 21st November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
The Toby Brazier quartet come from Leeds and Bradford where they perform regularly in and around the local scene.
With the rhythm section talents of Will Powell, Jose Canha and John Arnesen supporting Trumpeter Toby Brazier, they focus on the bebop, hard bop and post bop periods of jazz performing the great tunes of the 40s, 50s to the modern day. The band’s repertoire sees them spotlight the likes of Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter and Charlie Parker, to name but a few jazz greats.
Tonight, the focus of the band will be on the jazz legend which is Miles Davis; celebrating how he changed and influenced music of the day. The quartet will play music from great albums such as ‘Kinda Blue’, ‘Milestones’, ‘Seven Steps to Heaven’ and many more classic Miles and Wayne compositions.
If you’re a lover of classic jazz, and particularly that of this particular icon, do not miss tonight.
Sam Lightwing Quartet
Sam Lightwing quartet
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Wednesday 20th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
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.
Line Up:
Sam Lightwing - saxophone
Max Rosen - keys
Pete Hartley - bass
Calum Montgomery - drums
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.
Domonique
Domonique
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Tuesday 19th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
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 is excited to return once again, to the legendary stage at Matt and Phreds, 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 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!
New Orleans Jam
New Orleans JAM
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Monday 18th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
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.
Alligator Gumbo
Alligator Gumbo
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Saturday 16th November 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Alligator Gumbo are a 7 piece New Orleans jazz band from Leeds, who have been playing together since 2011. Having played extensively around the country, and often packed out Matt & Phred’s, we can’t wait to see them again.
A gig with Alligator Gumbo sees jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, when music was raw and largely improvised with melodies and solos happening simultaneously which has now become defined as the 'New Orleans' sound.
As well as the band’s unique and fast-tempo treatment of the classic tunes, Alligator Gumbo take this distinctive style and apply it to their arrangements of more modern and popular songs which everyone will recognise and happily head to the dance floor upon hearing.
Check out their website for more: alligatorgumbo.co.uk
Line Up:
James Paylor: Double Bass, Vocals
Chris Williamson: Trumpet
Greg Surmacz: Clarinet, Saxophone
Tim Hurst: Trombone, Vocals
Mike Rudland-Simpson: Steel Guitar, Vocals
Chris Lloyd: Piano, Vocals
Jose Williamson: Drums, Washboard/Bells/Whistles
*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!
Andrew J. Boyer - Free Early Gig!
Andrew J. Boyer - free early gig
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Saturday 16th November 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
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!
Born and raised in Dallas Texas, Andrew picked up the piano and started gigging at the age of 14. By 21, they were delighting audiences on several different cruise ships, before eventually settling down and relocating to Manchester.
Combining a gravely low voice with raw foot-stomping Americana, you can expect an enthusiastic performance of American and British classics, as well as songs you never thought you'd hear on the keys. With interwoven mashups, oftentimes thought of spontaneously, prepare to let loose and hear an anarchic mix of songs in a dynamic anything-goes piano vocal performance.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm… Buy 2 selected drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA, or get 2 house cocktails for £14!
The Deevines
The Deevines
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Friday 15th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
The DeeVines are an energetic party band whose members have collectively amassed many years of experience in the entertainment industry. They play a mix of old-school and new-school Soul and RnB, plus Motown and 80’s Pop, guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor!
If you’re a lover of dancing the night away to the likes of Donna Summer, Earth, Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson, and Prince, to name but a few, then The Deevines are the band for you!
Line Up:
Sarah Berry: Vocals
John Hughes: Guitar and Backing Vocals
Sophie Ahmed: Piano and Backing Vocals
Eddie Edwards: Bass
Dean Beckford: Drums
*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!
Reiss Ellis-Beckles Group
Reiss Ellis-Beckles Group
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Thursday 14th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
London-based saxophonist, composer and educator. Reiss Ellis Beckles is a young, versatile and diverse artist with a strong background & understanding in many genres of music in particular Jazz, Pop and Hip Hop.
Over the course of his career Reiss has shared the stage with artists such as Halsey, Jessie J, Robin Thicke, Jimmy Heath, John Faddis and Dennis Mackrel.
Reiss has appeared at music venues across the world such as Smalls Jazz Club, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Vortex Jazz Club, Terraza 7, Playboy London, LeFrak Concert Hall, Oliver’s Jazz Bar and Caffe Vivaldi to name a few. He has also performed at Jazz festivals such as London Jazz Festival(UK), Ealing Jazz Festival(UK), Manchester Jazz Festival(UK) and SildaJazz(Norway).
Expect music that takes influence from the traditional era of jazz whilst also blending in contemporary jazz styles featuring serene melodies, arrangements and a high level of improvisation from all members of the band.
Reiss will be with a stellar band tonight –
Rowan Hudson – Piano
Connor Murray – Double Bass
Mark Hale – Drums
Expect these talented musicians to explore virtuosic solos, original music and a few old classics from the Great American Songbook.
Fisher/Henry/Roffe, ft. Special Guest
Fisher/henry/Roffe, ft. Special guest
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Wednesday 13th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Fisher/Henry/Roffe are one of the Norths most exciting jazz groups. For a short run of gigs they will feature a special guest pianist. The quartet 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.
The band Features:
Alex ‘The Fish’ Fisher - Tenor Sax
Elliot Roffe - Double Bass
Simon Henry- Drums
Special Guest - Piano
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.
Saskia with Rabbithole
SASKIA WITH RABBITHOLE
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Tuesday 12th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Saskia, previously vocalist of the Leeds-based neo-soul duo Saskia & Alex, has performed at notable venues including Matt & Phred’s, Belgrave Music Hall, Headrow House and The Old Red Bus Station. After curating a successful live music residency at The Old Red, she is now collaborating with electronic jazz musician, Rabbithole.
Together, Saskia & Rabbithole bring a new sound of original compositions and inventive reworkings of modern and contemporary jazz/soul to their performances.
This fantastic duo will be performing a mix of reimagined jazz and soul classics, electronic jazz pieces, and their own original compositions. Inspired by artists like Blood Orange and Sylvan Esso, their music combines jazz and soul sounds with modern electronic influences.
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 £14!
Jazz Jam
JAZZ JAM
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Monday 11th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
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 perform an improvised piece, a Jazz standard, or even a Jazzy twist on a pop tune, accompanied by a stellar line up and in front of a full audience.
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…
Chere Bebe’s Burlesque Revue
chere bebe’s Burlesque revue
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Sunday 10th November 2024
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-birthday-special-tickets-995771
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.
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 group bookings, please have a list of your attendees names when reserving a table with Matt and Phreds.
Doors at 7pm with the show starting at 8pm until 10:30pm.
Matt and Phreds Happy Hour Offer ~ 'Buy two alcoholic drinks and get a free pizza' will be available on the evening between 7pm-8pm.
Mojo
mojo
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Saturday 9th November 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Mojo is a new 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!
Rowland Jones - Free Early Gig!
ROWLAND JONES - free early gig
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Saturday 9th November 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
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!
‘A great storyteller and accomplished songwriter mixing all flavours of blues rooted music peppered with Soul and Americana’ - Blues Matters Magazine
Rowland Jones’ music has been compared to John Martyn, Bill Withers, Mose Allison and Richie Havens, and as he has said ‘I have no complaints with any of that!’
Rowland’s set this evening will consist of originals ranging from the Leon Redbone inspired ‘Am I Feeling Blue’ to the funky blues of ‘Never Been to Memphis’.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm… Buy 2 selected drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA, or get 2 house cocktails for £14!
ZANG
ZANG
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Friday 8th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
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!
Honey Bee Jazz
Honey Bee Jazz
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Thursday 7th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Honey Bee Jazz is a collective of Jazz musicians from around the world that met in Manchester to study music, and created a session jazz band. Since then, the up and coming 4-piece band has gone from strength to strength, continually arranging songs to showcase around the MCR jazz scene.
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.
Line Up:
Katerina Kaifa - Vocals
Nikolas Kallithrakas - Drums
Tom Miles - Piano
David Grundy - Bass
Assembly Trio
Assembly Trio
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Wednesday 6th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Emerging from the Sheffield jazz and improvised scene and with an established yet always developing sound, Assembly Trio's music is rooted in contemporary jazz.
Interactive and vibrant but also contemplative; expect spaciousness, exploration and memorable melodies as well as plenty of unexpected twists to keep you guessing at what comes next.
Line Up:
Alex Bishop - Guitar
Ben Evans - Double Bass/Bass Guitar
Will Shaw - Drums
"Assembly Trio, originating from Sheffield, UK, creates a jazz soundscape that is rich in soul and features genuine atmospheric improvisations" - SecretEclectic.com
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 Hybrid Sessions
THE HYBRID SESSIONS
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Tuesday 5th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
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.
Each Hybrid Session features a special guest, to give the night a unique flavour and imbue each night with idiosyncrasy and individuality. Tonight, it's ZOLATEC, a steel pannist whose sound blends drum and bass with eclectic influences.
Follow ZOLATEC on Instagram: instagram.com/zolatec
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 £14!
Blues Jam
BLUES JAM
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Monday 4th November 2024
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
The latest arrival time for a table is 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
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.
Llareggub Brass Band
Llareggub Brass Band
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Saturday 2nd November 2024
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
The latest arrival time for a table is 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
Owing to the age-old tradition of brass bands from the slate mining villages of North Wales’, Llareggub Brass Band ascend from the ashes of the past and bring with them an immense dose of heavy brass! Their music invokes the sumptuous flavours of New Orleans marching bands, together with Bronx-inspired Hip Hop and Welsh language pop music.
Formed by their bandleader Owain Roberts back in 2015, the band has released four studio albums and numerous EPs and are quickly making their mark as Wales’ best live (brass) act. Their live sets often feature guest vocals by the likes of Mr Phormula (Welsh Beatboxing Champion), Lisa Jên (9Bach), Alys Williams (BBC’s The Voice), Tara Bethan, Mared Williams and many more.
Tonight the band will be playing a selection of funked up classic pop, mixed with some New Orleans Jazz and dirty hip hop beats.
Line Up:
Bari Gwilliam – Trumpet
Dave Greenland – Trumpet
Berwyn Jones – Trumpet
Owain Roberts – Trombone
Merin Caradog – Trombone
James Fieldhouse – Sax
Pete Cowlishaw – Sousaphone
Gethin Evans – Drum Kit
Colin Daimond - Percussion
*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!