Walklate & Lawley
Tuesday 31st October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Our Halloween Weekender may have been our big party, but M&P’s Trip Down Spooky Avenue continues tonight on Halloween evening itself… And you’re in for a TREAT with two of the North’s utter finest Blues musicians on stage with their superb mix of classics and their own unique twists. There’s also FREE PIZZA & COCKTAIL DEALS ALL NIGHT LONG… So get yourselves down for the best kind of Tuesday!
Mat Walklate and James Lawley are two of the most highly regarded Blues musicians in the North, and have regularly performed at Matt & Phred’s both as a duo and within other full bands, notably with the great Franny Eubank.
Mat Walklate is a forceful, dynamic harmonica-player, with a rich, soulful baritone Blues singing style, with which he brings a sensational mix of classic melodious Blues tunes and original numbers to the stage.
James Lawley is a scintillating, powerful guitarist; a stalwart of the Manchester blues scene, James has played with almost everybody and to each performance brings his undeniable prowess, unfailingly wowing audiences with the sheer skill he plays with - it really is something to experience.
Together, this highly acclaimed duo will set the stage alight with a varied mix of classic Blues songs. In such a wonderfully intimate setting, whether you’re a Blues lover or new to the genre, you’re sure to absolutely love this performance.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!
Melody Makers Jam
Monday 30th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Led by singer/guitarist Elliot Whitty, some of the finest musicians on Manchester’s music scene are tonight’s house band. These fantastic individuals have come together through their love of creating innovative original music, and celebrating the forerunners from throughout history who harnessed their talent and musical conceptualisation to develop groundbreaking approaches to making music. Today, these artists are high-ranking inspiration for countless up-and-coming musicians, but the attitude held by those legends continues to pulse through the music scene.
It is this focus on the creation of music, in its most wonderful and broad approaches, which defines the Melody Makers Jam. This is a unique opportunity to get involved with like-minded creatives. Maybe you’ve got a particular tune in mind; or think that one classic would sound great arranged a different way; perhaps, even, you and a mate have been working on a track together but would love to hear what it sounds like on brass… The options couldn’t be more open, and you couldn’t hope for a higher calibre house band and more supportive audience to get things going.
Expect a Jam based on music from the worlds of modern alternative pop, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, soul and great songwriting. Think artists ranging from Joni Mitchell to Jill Scott, Bjork to Beyonce, Kate Bush to Kendrick Lamar… Sound like your cup of tea? Bring along your instruments and vocal cords, have a chat with Elliot and the band, and lets make some music.
More of a listener than a player? Book yourself a table and watch the night unfold, it’s fair to say absolutely anything could happen. One thing’s for sure, with this band and this vision, it’s going to be a good one.
Franny Eubank & His Blues Band - M&P's Halloween Weekender
Saturday 28th October 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
With our Halloween Weekender at Matt & Phred’s in full swing, how could we resist inviting one of our all-time favourite Blues Bands to our little club for A Trip Down Spooky Avenue?! 👻 Unfailingly raising the roof with their dance-inducing mix of Blues tunes, this is set to be a mighty Saturday evening!
And yes - you can get dressed up in your best halloween costume!!! Or, of course, come in whatever you’re most comfortable in.
Anyone who has experienced a Matt & Phred’s Blues Jam will agree that no one quite gets the show started like the one and only Franny Eubank. A hugely popular and talented lyricist and harmonica player, Franny never fails to ignite the atmosphere at the club delivering a one-of-a-kind and truly authentic night of Blues. Come along, have the dance of your life, and enjoy a full band performance like no other. Franny could keep you entertained but solo, but no need: for this gig he is joined by three of Manchester’s finest Blues-ers.
Fuelled by the Blues of Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson and fired by the Devil himself, Franny’s Harmonica and deep, soulful vocals have set rooms alight with a blue flame night after night after night. If there’s one man and his band who can get an instant grin on your face and leave you wanting more, it’s Franny Eubank & His Blues Band.
The Nightcreatures Duo - Free Early Gig
Saturday 28th October 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
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!
M&P’s Halloween Weekender, A Trip Down Spooky Avenue, continues with the first of two gigs this evening - this one is FREE and KIDS ARE WELCOME! Come on down and enjoy some classic Swamp Funk, Voodoo Blues, and Mardi Gras street beats… Oh so spooky!!!
This fantastic duo consisting of vocals/guitar and piano will be serving up a spicy gumbo of classic New Orleans material, old time blues and rock/pop covers given the Nightcreatures treatment.
In the true spirit of the city they bring together songs sourced from such diverse artists as Prince, Black Sabbath, ZZ Top, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Waits and Ian Drury, as well as from New Orleans greats like Allen Toussaint, Dr John, Professor Longhair and James Booker. In addition to this they have reworked songs that were originally recorded by classic bluesmen Blind Willie Johnson, Leadbelly, Screaming Jay Hawkins and Jelly Roll Morton.
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> Buy 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14
James Brown is Annie - M&P's Halloween Weekender
Friday 27th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Halloween at Matt & Phred’s begins, who’s ready to take A Trip Down Spooky Avenue?! 👻
Get your costumes at the ready, or wear whatever you’re comfy dancing in, as we welcome this mighty line up all the way from Scotland for a night of Funk and Soul… Expect some classic Halloween tunes in there too!
Purveyors of full-fat, calorie-laden, whipped up funk 'n' soul, James Brown Is Annie met in a piano bar, rehearse next to a sex shop, and take their name from an Eddie Murphy Saturday Night Live sketch.
The Scottish sextet's two albums (JBiA I and JBiA II) were produced by original Average White Band members Molly Duncan (2015) and Hamish Stuart (2018), the group gaining a BBC Radio Scotland 'Single Of The Week' award for the song, Get Up To Get Down.
Regulars on STV and BBC Radio Scotland, JBiA are the only band to have headlined two different stages at the famous Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party. The Scottish outfit have also shared stages with some of funk and soul's top recording artists, including Average White Band, The Family Stone, Brand New Heavies, The Headhunters, Little Feat, and Robert Cray Band, to name but a few.
As regular visitors to Matt & Phreds, audiences can expect the funk, the whole funk and nothing but the funk from the Scottish sextet. Playing material from their two albums (produced by Average White Band legends, Molly Duncan and Hamish Stuart), plus some songs from the AWB/ Hamish Stuart back catalogue, and some classic bangers given the band’s unique spin!
Let’s dance!
Smoke & Honey
Thursday 26th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Warmly welcoming the fantastic Smoke & Honey to the club, let’s show them some love!
Smoke & Honey is a sophisticated and versatile jazz and blues ensemble based in Manchester. The group comprises a number of world-class professional musicians and boasts a vast repertoire of music, from Carole King, to Aretha Franklin, to Nina Simone, and far beyond.
Tonight performing as a quartet (vocals, guitar, bass, drums), Smoke & Honey provides a stylish, high-quality and creative musical experience that's perfectly tailored towards its varied audiences. Whether you’re a jazz aficionado or just know you like good music, this band is sure to put a smile on your face!
Line Up:
Sara Leanne - vocals
Tom Chapman - bass
Matthew Campbell - guitar
Luke Flowers - drums
Steve Ajao Blues Giants
Wednesday 25th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Now in its fifth decade, the Blues Giants trio play authentic classic American Blues with music by legends such as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Parker, Johnny Guitar Watson and more, evident in their set, as well as some soul and rock’n’ roll classics.
Steeped in the Blues and Jazz all his life, Birmingham guitarist Steve Ajao and his Blues Giants (Mike Hatton – Bass, and latest recruit, (1993!) former Au Pairs drummer Pete ‘Washboard’ Hammond) have been thrilling audiences for over 30 years and Steve is regarded by many as one of the hottest Blues guitarists in the UK, as well as being in possession of the kind of mountainous voice that was made for the Blues.
Close your eyes one moment and you’d think you were listening to a band direct from the Mississippi Delta, and the next, to Jimi Hendrix, and this powerhouse three piece remains an absolutely must-see act, especially when the band wander off, New Orleans marching band style, and mingle with the crowd.
From Blues In Britain magazine, Nov 2014: ‘There is always a good feel to any Blues Giants gigs, plenty of cheesy humour and classic Blues, played with a sparkle in the eye, enjoyable fun sessions are mandatory’
Howard/Henry/Roffe
Tuesday 24th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Taking influence from the rich jazz tradition Howard/Henry/Roffe play songs from the great American songbook. Influenced by the swinging sounds of the 50s/60s, the trio features some of Leeds finest jazz musicians.
The band play firmly within the jazz tradition and all share a love for straight-ahead jazz - highlighting the tight improvisation style and crisp arrangements. Expect these talented musicians to explore virtuosic solos, memorable melodies and swinging grooves.
Line Up:
Will Howard - Saxophone
Simon Henry – Drums
Elliot Roffe - Double Bass
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!
All Star Jam
Monday 23rd October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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!
Alligator Gumbo
Saturday 21st October 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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
Grant Russell - Free Early Gig
Saturday 21st October 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
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!
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 a bit of 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
-> Buy 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14
Back Chat Brass
Friday 20th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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.
Hack-Poets Guild - Manchester Folk Festival
Thursday 19th October 2023
Doors: 7:30pm
Happy Hour: 7:30-8:30pm
Chris Fox (support): 8pm
Hack-Poets Guild: 8:50pm
£19.80 (£18 plus £1.80 booking fee)
Age restrictions: This venue is 18+
Layout: Unreserved Seating / Standing
Book tickets through Manchester Folk Festival’s website: manchesterfolk.com/event/mff2023-hack-poets-guild-matt-phreds/
Please note that all tickets for this event are handled directly through Manchester Folk Festival. Matt & Phred’s is unable to assist on tickets, and will not be allocating tables in advance. Please contact Manchester Folk Festival with any queries.
Marry Waterson, Lisa Knapp and Nathaniel Mann present a vivid new album and tour.
Three of the UK’s most innovative and prestigious folk artists present Blackletter Garland, a brand new album and live tour.
Inspired by historic broadside ballads – daily song sheets sold for pence from the 16th to 20th centuries – Marry, Lisa and Nathaniel rejuvenate and reinvent these stories. Fascinating interpretations and original compositions tell intricate tales of birth, love, conflict and death, with all the imagination of the folklore from which they’re based.
Arguably the forerunners of our modern news media, broadsides (also known as a broadsheet) often contained ballads and rhymes, which were sung daily in Britain’s streets and inns. Although part of living traditions of folksong, popular art and literature, these illustrated printed sheets are now rare and preserved in only a few libraries. They offer a vivid insight into the past whilst striking a chord with universal themes still relevant today. Songs about love, loneliness and kindness are interwoven with intriguing, humanist and dark stories.
Delving into the inky archives at the Bodleian Libraries and beyond, Marry Waterson, Lisa Knapp and Nathaniel Mann lead a five-piece band bringing broadsides vividly to life for a new generation and offering a rare insight into Britain’s history.
Marry Waterson – voice
Lisa Knapp – voice, fiddle, autoharp
Nathaniel Mann – voice, bowed banjo, electronics and meat cleaver
Barney Morse Brown – cello w/ pedals
Laurence Hunt – percussion
Kazutoki Umezu "KIKI Band" (from Japan!)
Wednesday 18th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Well then, this is unquestionably set to be an incredibly special gig at Matt & Phred’s, as we welcome Kazutoki Umezu "Kiki Band" to our little club as part of their tour… All the way from Japan.
KAZUTOKI UMEZU "KIKI BAND" is difficult to categorize . It may be the newest type of Jazz-Rock. Its sound may be like progressive rock.
They like unusual beats. But basically it must be jazz. If you listen the rhythm, you'll feel rock, and if you follow the melody you feel like listening ethnic music.
KIKI BAND is composed of a powerful 4 members. Kazutoki Umezu on Saxophone and Clarinet, Natsuki Kido on Guitar, Takeharu Hayakawa on Bass, and Joe Trump on Drums.
In 1999 "KIKI Band" was formed by Kazutoki Umezu for a tour to Africa. "KIKI Band" always made surprises on the music scene wherever they play. In 2003, they were known by people in the world as success at Moers Jazz Festival (Germany). They toured in Europe (Germany, Poland, France, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, Lithuania, Slovenia, Croatia) , America(Canada, U.S.A), Russia, Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa), and Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Korea) and Japan… And now to our little backstreet club here in Manchester!
Hydra
Tuesday 17th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
‘MANY HEADED MONSTER’
Dave Hassell’s collective of musicians and music centered around the Duo’s of ‘ Dave Hassell & Andy Scott ’ & ‘Dave Hassell & Nik Svarc’ with the option of inviting other performer to join them, resulting in an eclectic variety of music with the emphasis on improvisation, textures, sound scape, groove and straight ahead swing with no constraints on where it’s going
Line Up:
Dave Hassell - Drums
Andy Scott - Sax
Nik Svarc - Guitar
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!
New Orleans Jam
Monday 16th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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.
The Nightcreatures
Saturday 14th October 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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.
The Line Up:
Tom Davies – Vocal/Guitar
Henry Botham – Piano
Hugh Lawrence – Drums
Pete Robinson – Sousaphone
Chris Bridges – Trombone
Paul Brickles - Trumpet
Taylor Paisley-French - Free Early Gig
Saturday 14th October 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
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!
London-born pop artist and pianist Taylor has carved his name into the pop music scene with sounds influenced by jazz, blues and soul.
Taylor's reputation in the music industry has seen him working alongside artists such as, Jamie Cullum, Gil Scott-Heron’s band: The Revolution Will Be Live as well as Sean McGinty at BBC Lancashire and Nigel Williams at Jazz FM.
With cinematic elements featured throughout his piano based catalogue, and an intense focus on lyrical content, Taylor's repertoire is sure to deliver an eclectic musical experience.
This evening, Taylor will be hosting an intimate live session featuring a range of original music as well as some re-arranged covers from the charts of over the past 50 years!
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> Buy 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14
Stone Cold Hustle
Friday 13th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Stone Cold Hustle are a 7 piece funk & neo soul band from Bristol channeling 70s era funk sound, but bringing it up to date with a modern attitude. Stone Cold Hustle bring raw vocals, heavy grooves, tight rhythms and virtuoso improvisational skills shaking dance floors loose across Bristol and beyond.
Formed in July 2022 they wasted no time building their reputation as one of Bristol’s hottest live acts. Their charged live performances have earned them a loyal and growing fan base that’s rapidly extending out of Bristol and into the rest of the UK. On top of hosting the bi monthly funk jam at the legendary Canteen, they’ve they sold out multiple venues in their hometown (High Rise, The Lanes, Mr Wolfs to name a few), and also packed out Brixton’s Hootananny as well as Soho’s prestigious pizza express jazz cafe.
Stone Cold Hustle are set to release several original tracks over 2023. Their first single ‘The Word’ was released June 10th and received praise from radio BBC uploads Adam Crowther. Their highly anticipated second single ‘Funk in hell’ is set for release at the beginning of november. Along with many UK festival bookings and club dates 2023 is looking to be a great year for Stone Cold Hustle.
Butcher's Brew
Thursday 12th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Ray Butcher is a jazz trumpeter who has played jazz with many of the greats from the UK scene.
He’s worked with Dr John, Mica Paris and recorded a solo on the song ‘God’s Great Dance Floor’ from the US chart topping and GRAMMY nominated release by Chris Tomlin ‘Burning Lights’.
He is joined by a great band from the Birmingham area.
Drummer Miles Levin, studied at the Guildhall, is the the son of the Tony Levin- who played regularly with Tubby Hayes.
Tim Amann, who studied History at Cambridge, is a composer and leader himself and has played with Art Farmer and David Murray among others.
Bassist Mike Green has performed with Jamie Cullum and is very much in demand around the midlands and beyond.
Sam Rogers (sax) is an agile improviser and has worked with many influential musicians over a long period and brings a great warmth to the band.
The band plays jazz, funk, blue note, latin instrumental music and Tim, Ray and Sam performed a similar set on two tours to Moscow and St Petersburg at the Union of Composers’ Club in 2007 and 2010.
Line Up:
Ray Butcher - trumpet
Tim Amann - Keys
Tenor Sax - Sam Rogers
Bass - Mike Green
Drums - Miles Levin
Paul Farr Trio
Wednesday 11th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
The Paul Farr Band is back at Matt and Phreds for what is always a wonderful evening of passionate live music.
Appearing regularly at Matt and Phreds for over ten years, band leader and composer Paul is more often than not seen playing with award winning blues sensation Kyla Brox. When he’s not playing around Europe with Kyla he can be seen here playing his own mix of jazz, blues and funk with influences of Schofield, Frisell and Metheny all wrapped up in original tunes.
This performance is set to be very special, as Paul is joined by The Cinematic Orchestra‘s very own rhythm section… Luke Flowers on drums, and Sam Vickery on bass.
Check out Paul’s website:
www.paulfarrmusic.co.uk
Saskia & Alex
Tuesday 10th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Saskia & Alex are music graduates from Leeds. Saskia is a singer, songwriter and composer with an eclectic taste in music ranging from RnB, Drum n Bass, Jazz to Alt-Rock.
Saskia pursued music from an early age, performing with choral groups nationally and began writing original songs during this time. Drawn to creativity, she studied music at Leeds Arts University where she released her first single, ‘Woman’ (2019), collaborated with Lands on ‘Cautious’ (2020), met Alex and they started performing together.
Alex is a guitarist, composer and songwriter who blends electronic textures and modern jazz harmony. As well as being well-versed in the contemporary jazz sound of the UK, he has developed a unique electronic-jazz fusion style, taking completely different genres within the electronic world and creating cohesion through his jazz guitar lines and sense of groove.
They have performed at venues including Headrow House, The Old Red Bus Station, Smile Bar and Venue, Matt and Phreds and Belgrave Music Hall.
Tonight, Saskia & Alex will be playing a mixture of their original compositions which are modern jazz/RnB fusion influenced by artists such as Alfa Mist and Sasha Keable, alongside jazz standards and some modern jazz melodies.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!
Jazz Jam
Monday 9th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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…
Heavy Beat Brass Band
Saturday 7th October 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
The Heavy Beat Brass Band is a dynamic musical ensemble that hails from the vibrant city of Birmingham. Rooted in the rich traditions of New Orleans jazz, this band brings the soulful sounds of the Big Easy to the heart of the UK. Comprising seasoned musicians with a deep passion for their craft, this band embodies the spirit of New Orleans while adding their own unique flair to every performance.
Heavy Beat specializes in delivering energetic and captivating live shows that transport audiences to the lively streets of New Orleans. Their performances are a fusion of traditional jazz, funk, and modern elements, creating an irresistible blend of rhythm and melody that keeps the crowd dancing all night long. With a lively and infectious vibe, they are the perfect choice for anyone seeking to infuse their night with a vibrant and festive atmosphere.
Over the years, the band have had the honor of performing for notable clients and at prestigious events, including the Birmingham Mostly Jazz, Shamballa, Boomtown, Wilderness festivals, local parades, and private weddings and corporate functions. Their extensive experience ensures that they can adapt to any setting and deliver a performance that exceeds expectations.
Sam Jefferson - Free Early Gig
Saturday 7th October 2023
Doors: 5pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
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!
With dynamic sets that span intense balladry to soulful Blues, Jazz and Gospel. At the heart of Sam’s music is an astonishing rawness and authenticity.
'A consummate songwriter, Sam Jefferson brings a story to life.' - BBC Radio Scotland
With influences from Robert Johnson, The Allman Brothers, Wes Montgomery, to John Martyn, Bert Jansch, and Tom Waits, Sam’s virtuosic fluidity is always in service of the story behind the song.
An impressive history as a solo performer behind him, Sam established his name as a singer-songwriter, holding audiences from The Bridgewater Hall to intimate Jazz and Folk clubs with just a guitar and his voice. Now pushing the limits of solo gigs, Sam’s use of multi-track live looping has brought even greater intensity to his shows. From infectious grooves to dreamy soundscapes, Sam's ability to build up the sound of a hard driving band on stage, then strip it back to its rawest components, makes for a vital experience.
'Outstanding Musicianship' - Ralph McTell
'Really fine picking, voice, and song-writing. Sam is carrying Blues and Folk tradition on in his own way' - Toby Walker
Plus it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30pm
-> Buy 2 drinks = FREE PIZZA
-> 2 house cocktails = £14
The Silk Tones
Friday 6th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
£7 Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
The Silk Tones are a slick, high-calibre showband that play the biggest pop hits of the 21st Century
The band is fronted by a versatile female vocalist, an energetic rhythm section, and a funky horn section. All the arrangements have been specially written for the band's line-up and are faithful to the original tracks you know and love! With hits from a wide range of artists (Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Mark Ronson, Ariane Grande, CeeLo Green to name but a few) there is something for everybody, guaranteed to keep the dance floor filled all night.
An homage to the elite backing bands of Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce, The Silk Tones are a collective of some of the UK's finest session musicians, sharing a vast experience of playing at functions, concerts and festivals across the globe (performing with the likes of Shed Seven, Ray Quinn, Jon Courtenay, Marc Almond, Judge Jules, Craig Charles, National Youth Jazz Orchestra, P&O Cruises plus many more).
Dave Burgoyne Quartet
Thursday 5th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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Dave Burgoyne Quartet plays originals and modern standards.
Dave Burgoyne is a Sheffield-based pianist and musician, and has spent the last decade performing at some of the top venues across the UK and Europe.
This evening Dave will be joined by some of the most exciting voices on the Manchester and northern music scene: Aaron Wood on trumpet (Secret Night Gang), Bim Williams on bass (Nonunonu) and Ruben Sheridan on drums (Nonunonu).
The quartet will be playing superbly melodic, head-nodding jazz; part of the buzzing new wave of UK jazz music, plus tunes by Herbie Hancock, Walter Smith III, Robert Glasper, plus originals from each member of the band.
Note that these performances feature a slightly different band to tonight’s. Here is Kyran Matthews on saxophone, whereas tonight we have Aaron Wood on trumpet. Also, Bim Williams on guitar, Ruben Sheridan on drums. This just gives you a flavour!
Christian Fields Trio
Wednesday 4th October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Christian Fields Trio look to shift the perception of what a traditional jazz trio play, by rendering repertoire outside of the usual in a kaleidoscopic manner. One tune may take on many guises starting out in its original form before transmuting, from blues to classical, to hip-hop, avant-garde-experimentalism and back again.
The musicians freely explore the whole terrain of musical style and history, never bound by one genre in their sonic explorations. The trio is led by Pianist, composer Christian Fields and is joined by the fantastic Luke Flowers on drums and Grant Russell on double bass.
Expect a genre defying piano trio that explores traditional jazz as well as modern tunes from the likes of Radiohead, Nick Drake and Aphex Twin.
Slow Down Motion
Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6pm-12am
Gig: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
Slow Down Motion is a duo from the North West. Both members have been playing together for 15 years and now they have collaborated on this new and exciting project, in which they combine influences from Jazz, Electronica and Folk Music.
Slow Down Motion's music is a blend of cinematic sounds, live loops and improvised solos that come together to create a unique and ambient style.
Listen: instagram.com/slow_down_motion
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £14!
Blues Jam
Monday 2nd October 2023
Doors: 6pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Jam: 9pm-12am
Free Entry
Table bookings:
- Latest arrival time: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Monday-Friday
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Monday-Saturday
- Or leave a message outside of these times and we’ll get back to you.
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.