The Nightcreatures Duo
The Nightcreatures Duo
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Tuesday 30th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
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.
The Nightcreatures duo is a stripped down version of New Orleans R&B band The Nightcreatures, specialising in Swamp Funk, Voodoo Blues and Mardi Gras street beats.
They'll 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 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
Melody Makers Jam
Melody Makers Jam
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Monday 29th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
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.
Welcoming all musicians/singers to jam with the band - just chat to the band leader!
Led by Craig Hanson, 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.
When we spoke to Craig about hosting this Jam Night, he advocated 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 Craig 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.
A little on Melody Makers Jam leader, Craig Hanson:
Craig is an acclaimed musician on the Manchester scene. He performs and tours with many artists including 6x Grammy Nominated artist Yola. He was one half of spiritual funk jazz duo Skeltr, winning various awards and releasing two successful records. Craig is now working behind the scenes on his own brand new project (all to be revealed)…
Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue
Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue
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Sunday 28th September 2025
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-tickets-1306260
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: 0161 273 5495
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 larger groups, please book all of your tickets under the same name, or have a list of attendees when you call to reserve your table (to help ensure no duplicate bookings). Thank you.
Brass Monkees
Brass Monkees
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Saturday 27th September 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 (£7pp).
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Brass Monkees – the high-energy band that blends Soul, Funk, R&B, Pop, and Motown into a high-octane, feel-good experience! This dynamic group features a sizzling 3-piece brass section, electrifying lead vocals, and a tight rhythm section that brings you everything from funky grooves to soulful ballads.
Brass Monkees take you on a musical journey through legendary hits from icons like Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Incognito, Madness, Lizzo, Jamiroquai, Jocelyn Brown, Earth, Wind & Fire, and so many more! With years of experience in the music industry, this talented group knows how to bring the heat, creating an atmosphere full of infectious enthusiasm and unbeatable chemistry.
Prepare to groove, laugh, and lose yourself in the rhythm with Brass Monkees.
*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!
Hannah & Max - Free Early Gig
Hannah & Max - Free Early Gig
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Saturday 27th September 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
We are delighted to put the spotlight on Hannah & Max this evening, as part of GigPig’s Seed Sounds Weekender!
Connected by their time at Manchester Uni, Hannah and Max’s vocal-piano duo brings you a mix of paired back performances of jazz standards, updated takes on art music arias, and a glimpse at some original tunes.
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!
Soul Survivors
Soul Survivors
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Friday 26th September 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).
Soul Survivors is a new young band from Amsterdam with a free spirit and a wild heart.
The group has immersed themselves in soul, rhythm & blues by mastering all the old soul songs they love. With a setlist full of soul gems, they quickly built up a reputation in the Amsterdam live circuit. The band then used this musical suitcase to write powerful songs of their own. Soul Survivors gave dazzling performances in many Dutch clubs and festivals last season, including Jazz in Duketown, Zoetermeer Blues, Breda Jazz, Jazz by the Sea Domburg and Keifestival Lichtenvoorde.
After the release of a 7” 45 rpm vinyl in 2023, the debut album The Road Ahead is now launched with ten soul stompers. The compositions are rooted in the classics from the 60s and 70s by Motown and Stax, but also have a modern soul vibe.
The band alternates steamy soul songs with blues and rock bangers, think of how the Blues Brothers did it. Soul Survivors gonna take you higher, higher, higher!
*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!
Maya Blandy - Free Early Gig
Maya Blandy - Free Early Gig
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Friday 26th September 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
We are delighted to put the spotlight on Maya Blandy this evening, as part of GigPig’s Seed Sounds Weekender!
Maya Blandy is a Manchester-based soul-pop duo blending smooth vocals, keys, and guitar with a fresh twist of Latin rhythm. With roots in Portugal and a sound shaped by UK grit and groove, they bring raw emotion, tight hooks, and unexpected influences to every set.
Their music moves between laid-back soul and upbeat pop with hints of bossa, funk, and R&B — creating something that feels familiar but hits different. Maya’s performance always gets everyone singing dancing and having a great time.
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!
The Out & Out Blues Band
The Out & out Blues Band
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Thursday 25th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
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.
Full-blooded blues and boogie at its best. A thrilling, energetic and original journey into the genre from a passionate and experienced band. Expect dancing!
Heartfelt and sometimes fierce, The Out and Out Blues Band (The Out and Outs) are exactly as advertised – they explore the Blues from Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, through BB King, Bobby Bland and Taj Mahal, to Rory Gallagher – interspersed with their own original contemporary blues compositions.
Hammond Organ & Leslie, Harmonica, Guitar, Bass and Drums – all handled with over 150 years of combined musical experience and led by James Mackie who played keyboards for the Selecter and Madness in the 1980’s amongst others. The Out & Outs live to play. Full-blooded blues and boogie at its best. Expect dancing!
Line Up:
James Mackie - Hammond organ & keys
Ben Ruth - Harmonica & Vocals
Rob Livesey - Bass & Vocals
Niels Rasmussen - Guitar & Vocals
James Barrott - Drums
Listen: theoutandouts.com/tracks
McWaTu
McWaTu
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Wednesday 24th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
BOOK A ‘DATE DEAL’ TABLE (£30)
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.
Drummer Dave Walsh (Tom McRae, Arun Ghosh), guitarist Stuart McCallum (The Cinematic Orchestra, The Breath) and double bassist Pete Turner (Henge) have built a unique sound through years of playing together, blending deep musical understanding with bold, inventive improvisation. With Stuart’s distinctive reworkings of jazz standards at the core, the trio create music that is both fresh and rooted in tradition. They are currently preparing to record a new album in February 2026.
WEDNESDAYS 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.
Cuba Vida Salsa Band
Cuba Vida Salsa band
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Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
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.
We may be in Manchester, but the moment the Cuba Vida Salsa Band hits our little stage, you’ll think you’ve been whisked away to Havana. With every beat, this band brings the irresistible warmth and vibrancy of Latin music right to any audience lucky enough to catch them live.
This wonderful ensemble blends the sultry grooves of Salsa with the rich flavours of Latin Jazz, Funk, Reggaeton, and more. Expect vibes perfect whether you’re tearing up the dance floor or simply soaking up the atmosphere with a drink in hand.
As well as being masterful musicians, this group are born entertainers, telling stories that make you feel as if you’re sipping a pina colada in a seaside club. From timeless Cuban classics to fresh Latin hits and captivating original songs, every performance bursts with pure energy and passion.
Dust off your dancing shoes, loosen your hips, and get ready for a night where Manchester meets the magic of the Caribbean!
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
All Star Jam
All Star Jam
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Monday 22nd September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
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.
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!
Chinese Marbles
Chinese Marbles
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Saturday 20th September 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 (£7pp).
The Chinese Marbles are a firm favourite of the club guests and bar team. This band leave you feeling high on life and wanting more!
The Chinese Marbles is a collective of ten multi-instrumentalists from Macclesfield. The band plays a truly eclectic mix of genres including rock, ska, funk, disco, soul, reggae and blues, with both covers and originals thrown in, all members input their own musical style into the mix.
With powerful Joe Cocker-style vocals from Joe Ashworth, amazing soul diva Rosie Douglas, rock-tastic wailing guitar solos from Fil Hill and punchy horns, this band is unique, energetic, super-versatile and really has got the lot.
Bring your dancing shoes!
*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!
Limbo Days - Free Early Gig
Limbo Days - Free Early Gig
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Saturday 20th September 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
Limbo Days is the pseudonym of Manchester-based Elliot Gaspar.
Born in Blackpool to a Czech father and English mother, Gaspar was raised on classic rock from his father, and soul disco from his mother; Picking up piano at the age of 6, and eventually guitar, bass and drums in high school.
Originating as a university production project, Limbo Days eventually became Gaspar’s main output for songwriting. The project blends indie, jazz, and soul, through piano ballads to rhythmic guitar tracks; Diving from production based songs, to more classic songwriting.
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!
BRASSMIX
BrassMix
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Friday 19th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
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).
BRASSMIX are a small but mighty 4-piece band that punches well above its weight, reworking today’s biggest dancefloor hits with an edgy brass sound (think “Radio 1 meets Lucky Chops”).
Based in West Yorkshire and inspired by both New Orleans and Ibiza, these seasoned session musicians fuse cutting-edge electronic FX with live horns and percussion to create a live experience like no other.
Plus, BRASSMIX utilises a simple QR-code request system, so you can request classics from our back catalogue throughout the set.
*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!
Hannah Rachel Quartet
Hannah Rachel Quartet
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Thursday 18th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
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.
Meeting through studying music at The Uni of Manchester, this quartet comes together to celebrate classics across the ages to offer their takes on timeless songbook standards and twists on pop anthems from the 90s/00s/10s that will leave both your jazz aficionado and inner millennial emo pop kid wanting more!
The Music of Chet Baker
The Music Of Chet Baker
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Wednesday 17th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
BOOK A VIP STAGE-SIDE TABLE (£5pp)
BOOK AN ENTRANCE-SIDE TABLE (FREE)
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.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Matt & Phred’s as The Toby Brazier Quartet pays tribute to the cool, lyrical style of the legendary Chet Baker.
This special night will feature heartfelt renditions of some of Baker’s most beloved tunes, including the timeless “My Funny Valentine,” the breezy swing of “Let’s Get Lost,” the poignant ballad “I Fall in Love Too Easily,” and the sultry “Almost Blue.” Capturing the essence of Baker’s West Coast cool and intimate vocal style, the quartet will breathe new life into the music that made him a jazz icon. Whether you're a longtime admirer or discovering his sound for the first time, this tribute promises an evening of elegance.
The Toby Brazier Quartet hails from Leeds, and is made up of four of the city’s finest musicians: Toby Brazier (trumpet), Will Powell (guitar), Jose Canha (bass) and John Arnesen (drums). Together, these wonderful musicians have mastered their craft, and promise a hugely enjoyable celebration of the music of the legends they spotlight in their performances.
Don’t miss this one folks!
Boba Swing
Boba Swing
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Tuesday 16th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
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.
Boba Swing are violinist Susannah Simmons, guitarist Vernon Bigsby, singer/guitarist Gerard Paul Cavallari, and bassist Grant Russell.
Their music transports you to the heady jazz clubs of 1930s&40s Paris and the legendary guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt before venturing further afield fusing elements from the group’s own musical backgrounds of Argentinian Tango, Romani trad. and Latin American Jazz.
Since forming during a Manouche inspired trip to France just over a year ago they have received great acclaim for their UK performances at Jazz festivals in Leeds, Rainford and Marsden.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
New Orleans Jam
New Orleans Jam
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Monday 15th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Or just turn up if you’re happy standing!
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.
Tango Jazz Quartet
Tango Jazz Quartet
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Saturday 13th September 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: FREE!
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Or just turn up if you’re happy standing!
Matt & Phred’s host for the fifth time Tango Jazz Quartet, a wonderful and creative collision of Argentinian Tango and Jazz roots.
With 10 albums released & 29 international tours made, including 7 consecutive years in UK, the band performed in the most prestigious jazz clubs and festivals in Europe, USA, China, Russia, South America and Africa.
“Synphonic Piazzolla” was his last project, premiered in 2021 together with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Nis Serbia and a version for chamber orchestra was presented on its 2022 tour together with the Belgrade Chamber Youth Orchestra at the Guarnerius Institut in Belgrade, Serbia.
This year the group returns to Matt & Phred’s with a new repertoire that - that in addition to the work of Astor Piazzolla- explores a good part of traditional tango, especially the work of the great legend of Tango, the great singer and composer Carlos Gardel.
This showcase is a unique musical fusion of Tango and Jazz, a fascinating journey from the origins of traditional Tango to the innovative proposals of Astor Piazzolla's music.
Tango Jazz Quartet magically captures the harmonies and the improvisation of jazz to blend them with the melodies and rhythms of tango. The striking contrast between the vibrant and playful "milongas", the romantic "tango-waltzes" and the electrifying music of Piazzzola will not leave anyone in the audience indifferent.
Line Up:
Martín Rao de Vita, on bass
Santiago Villalba, on piano
Ezequiel Vargas, on drums
Gustavo Firmenich, on tenor sax and clarinet
*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!
Rue - Free Early Gig
Rue - Free Early Gig
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Saturday 13th September 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
Rue is a rising force in the UK music scene - a gifted songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist whose soulful voice and rhythmic guitar playing are laced with a rich jazz sensibility. Dubbed “a future star” by Dart Music Festival, she continues to captivate audiences with her unique sound and magnetic stage presence.
2024 saw Rue take a bold leap forward with the release of two compelling new singles, each paired with cinematic music videos that marked her on-screen debut. Both tracks received glowing support from BBC Introducing and landed spots on Spotify playlists including Jazz UK and Fresh Finds. Her latest single, On The Fence, earned a feature on BBC Radio 3’s Round Midnight with Soweto Kinch.
Taking inspiration from artists like Hiatus Kaiyote, Maddison Cunningham, Kimbra, and Jamiroquai, Rue has carved out her own space with headline performances at standout venues such as the Cheltenham Festival Jazz Arena, Bristol’s Gallimaufry, St Ives Jazz Club, and London’s Pizza Express Jazz Club. She’s also made her mark on the festival circuit, with appearances at The Great Escape, Boardmasters, and Leopallooza, cementing her reputation as one of the south-west’s most exciting live acts - whether solo or with her band.
This year, she opened for soul legend Gabrielle at the Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival, and has shared the stage with acclaimed artists including afro-jazz collective Nubiyan Twist, Yakul, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, and Keane. With national radio and TV appearances, a collaboration with Sennheiser, and backing from Jazz FM, Rue is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary jazz and soul.
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!
The Starts Award: Creative Collective
The Starts Award: Creative Collective
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Saturday 13th September 2025
Doors: 3:30pm / Show: 4-5pm
Happy Hour: 3:30-5pm
Free Entry
No need to book a table for this event, just come along for 3:30pm and grab one!
The STARTS Award is a talent development programme for emerging artists and writer/performers from the UK military community (serving or ex-service personnel or family members (18+)).
The Award programme provides talented individuals with mentoring from creative industry experts and professional platforms to showcase their work.
Today’s event sees spoken word members of The STARTS Award Creative Collective perform their new work on the Matt & Phred’s stage. The Creative Collective is a community made up of the Award’s previous winners, enabling them to continue to expand their creative practice, perform their work in a professional environment, and to share ideas.
Expect performances from Emma Davidson, Gill Charlton, Tip Cullen, Kim Lake Benson Bond, Matt Wightman, and Claire Hughes. Link to further info here: thestartsaward.com/creativecollective
“Usually, my life centres around medical problems and trauma, but to get a positive message that something that I had done had sparked an interest in my art and voice felt like a door to a brighter future had opened” – Creative Collective member
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 3:30-5PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
Dreamer
Dreamer
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Friday 12th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Or just turn up if you’re happy standing!
The hugely popular band behind our All Star Jam are here tonight, for a full performance consisting of 3 x 45 minute sets!
Dreamer are a phenomenal band consisting of some of Manchester’s very best musicians. If there’s one band who can get the party started, it’s these guys. Each member of the band working on numerous musical projects, all doing massively well on the scene, getting them all together one on stage is simply a delight.
Join the 6-piece line up of two vocalists, guitar, keys, bass, and drums for a night of dancing to the very best Funk, Soul, and Disco from across the ages - including the likes of Chic, Luther Vandross, Jocelyn Brown, Patrice Rushen, TLC, and Jill Scott.
Each and every member being a superb musician and amazing show person, you can be sure to remember tonight for a long while!
*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!
Munch Manship Quartet
Munch Manship Quartet
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Thursday 11th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Or just turn up if you’re happy standing!
Bringing together four North West musicians with phenomenal pedigrees, the Munch Manship Quartet is a swinging, melodic outfit that evokes the hard bop bands of the 50s and 60s, with a varied programme including some choice ballads and Latin numbers.
A renowned saxophonist and flautist MUNCH MANSHIP originated from the North East and moved to London in the early 1970s before establishing himself in Manchester as one of the foremost players in the region.
Across an illustrious career he has played with artists including Johnny Mathis, Shirley Bassey and Roy Orbison, while his orchestral and TV credits include working with Ronnie Hazlehurst, Alyn Ainsworth, Sir Charles Groves, the BBC Radio Big Band, the Granada TV Orchestra (performing at many BAFTA awards ceremonies), the Liverpool Philharmonic and the Halle Orchestra.
In a jazz setting, Munch has played alongside many international stars such as Ronnie Scott, Bobby Shew, Buddy Miles, Jimmy Bruno, Jim Mullen, Don Weller, John Etheridge, Kenny Baker and Humphrey Lyttelton, and is well-known to jazz club audiences around the North West and beyond.
Tonight, the Quartet play a mixture of Jazz and Latin music from BeBop to Modern jazz, plus tunes from The Great American Songbook.
Line Up:
M.M. - Sax and Flute
Richard Wetherall - Piano
Gary Culshaw - Bass
Dave Hassell - Drums
Max Rosen Trio
Max Rosen Trio
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Wednesday 10th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
CHECK OUT OUR ‘IT’S A DATE’ DEAL!
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Or just turn up if you’re happy standing!
The Max Rosen Trio is a Manchester-based force that breathes fresh life into the jazz scene. Fusing timeless jazz standards with funky grooves, folk influences, and innovative original compositions, the trio try and keep the art of improvisation alive by showcasing all of these elements live on stage to the audience. Inspired by the virtuosity of legends like Brad Mehldau and Keith Jarrett, George, Pete and Max all met at university having played with each other throughout their studies.
The Max Rosen Trio have recently headlined Mindslip at Habitat Studios, and have a series of exciting gigs and new projects on the horizon, as well as being extremely excited to bring their music to Matt and Phred’s.
WEDNESDAYS 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 9th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Or just turn up if you’re happy standing!
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 £15!
Jazz Jam
Jazz Jam
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Monday 8th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Jam: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Or just turn up if you’re happy standing!
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 come together with others to perform some classic Jazz, be it a 'standard' or something more modern, whilst showing the rest of the performers and audience your approach to improvisation.
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…
The Nightcreatures
THE NIGHTCREATURES
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Saturday 6th September 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: FREE ENTRY
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Or just turn up if you’re happy standing!
The Nightcreatures are a mighty line up of powerful vocals, electric guitar, trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, piano, and drums. Together, The Nightcreatures boast a rich and well-defined sound sure to leave you in pure admiration whilst dancing the night away to their hugely catchy repertoire.
The Nightcreatures play New Orleans R&B inspired by the all-time NOLA greats: the recordings of Dr John, James Booker, Professor Longhair, and Tom Waits to name but a few. They draw repertoire from a varied mixture of New Orleans classics, old time Blues, traditional Spirituals, Mardi Gras, and old-school Rock, whilst also giving The Nightcreatures treatment to some more modern numbers.
This is set to be a night starting with kicking back in admiration of these hugely talented musicians brilliantly recreating and twisting NOLA sounds, and ending the night dancing to some bangers like you’ve never heard before.
Line Up:
Tom Davies – Vocal/Guitar
Henry Botham – Piano
Hugh Lawrence – Drums
Pete Robinson – Sousaphone
Chris Bridges – Trombone
Paul Brickles - Trumpet
*VIP Stage-Side Tables: Here you have the best experience of the band, plus full table service. Standing audience members are kept in the bar area for Set 1; the dance floor opens for Set 2 - and you get first dibs to show off your moves!
Helen Bytheway - Free Early Gig
Helen Bytheway - Free Early Gig
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Saturday 6th September 2025
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
We don’t take advance table bookings M&P’s Early-Evening Gigs, just make sure you get down early to bagsy the best seats in the house!
Helen Bytheway, front woman and pianist from 'The Retrosettes', 'The Horse Puppets' and 'The Bytheways' (all who play at M&Ps regularly) plays solo for the early acoustic set.
Helen is a music graduate with a specialism in song writing. She has played music at venues and festivals all over the world, with her voice often being described as a mix of Carly Simon, Carole King and Stevie Knicks, but with a real sound of her own.
Expect an eclectic mix of classic pop songs from the 50s-present day, all played in Helen’s chilled out and rootsy style.
For fans of Fleetwood Mac, Carly Simon, The Beatles, Carole King, 70s Folk/Rock, 90s Pop, 60s soul
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!
Hijack Horns
HiJack Horns
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Friday 5th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 9:30pm-12:30am
Happy Hour: 6-7:30pm
VIP Stage-Side Table: £10pp*
Entrance-Side Table: £7pp
Standing: £7pp
Latest arrival time for a table: 8:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Or just turn up if you’re happy standing!
Hijack Horns grabs a fist full of feel-good tunes, a handful of high-energy brass, throws it all in a blender and serves you the spiciest, brassyest smoothie your aural tastebuds can handle. Made up of players from long established street bands who are no strangers to the impromptu alfresco rave, this new band squashes the punch of a much bigger outfit into a slinky 5-piece.
Powered by their perennial appetite to bring the party to the people, the Hijack Horns philosophy is simple - life's too short to watch other people dance.
Hijack Horns uphold a strict "All Killer, No Filler" policy, with classics from Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Curtis Mayfield through to The Human League, Fatboy Slim and Outkast!
Line Up:
Chris Williamson (trumpet)
Laurie Covell (tenor sax)
George Hardwick (trombone)
Laurence Mason (bass sax)
James Walker (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!
Stuart McCallum Quartet
Stuart McCallum Quartet
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Thursday 4th September 2025
Doors: 6pm / Gig: 8-11pm
Happy Hour: 6-8pm
Free Entry
Latest arrival time for a table: 7:45pm
To book a table, call:
- 0161 273 5495, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- 0161 831 7002, after 5pm Mon-Sat
Or just turn up if you’re happy standing!
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.