Alligator Gumbo
Alligator Gumbo
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Saturday 29th November 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£10pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (£7pp)
For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat). Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing (Free Entry).
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.
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!
Henry Botham - Free Early Gig
Henry Botham - Free Early Gig
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Saturday 29th November 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 bookings for Early Gigs; come down early for the best chance of getting a table, or spot at the bar.
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 5-6:30PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!