Live Music Events

Stevie Williams Band

2008-12-05T19:00:52+00:00

Continuing his monthly autumn residency as part of out predominantly non-jazz Friday programme, bass guitar maestro Stevie Williams leads his exceptional trio through a set including great soul & funk classics from the likes of James Brown, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder & India Arie. Featuring the fabulous vocals of guitarist Jon Kenzie and Eryl Roberts on drums.

Cost: Free!

Gary Boyle-Nat Birchall Quartet

2008-12-06T19:00:31+00:00

Legendary fusion guitarist returns with his long-standing quartet featuring saxophonist Birchall, for many years a mainstay of Manchester`s jazz scene.

Cost: Free!

Lava Christmas Special

2008-12-12T19:00:09+00:00

A fitting conclusion to the band`s monthly Autumn residency as part of our predominantly non-jazz Friday night series. This time flamenco-blues maestro Howard Haigh fronts Lava`s quartet line-up.

Cost: Free!

Chameleon

2008-12-13T19:00:38+00:00

Right in the middle of a major tour (which is what three dates on consecutive nights is known as these days), northern funk-jazz pioneers apply their trademark laid-back groove treatment to the work of the masters, plus some fresh originals for good measure. With a strong emphasis on texture & dynamics, maybe quiet really is the new loud.........

Cost: Free!

Simon Mulcaster-Gavin Barras Duo

2008-12-20T19:00:19+00:00

Fine Manchester guitarist teams up with ex-pat Cumbrian bassist Barras - one of the UK’s finest young prospects on the instrument - for an evening of subtle improvisation based on the standard repertoire.

Cost: Free

Stevie Williams Band

2008-12-31T20:00:34+00:00

See in 2009 with one of the venue’s favourite bands, and one of the best party bands you’ll hear anywhere. Festive funk into the early hours led by master bassist Williams and featuring the soulful vocals of guitarist Jon Kenzie, covering classics from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, James Brown & India Arie. Call 015394-33845 to book tickets

Cost: £10

Neil C Young Trio

2009-01-03T19:00:56+00:00

Welcome return for versatile guitarist covering the standard repetoire.

Cost: Free!

Freddie Garner Quartet

2009-01-10T19:00:32+00:00

Straight-ahead jazz from Stockport`s finest, featuring the great piano playing of the group`s leader.

Cost: Free!

Gerry Richardson Trio

2009-01-17T19:00:14+00:00

Back by popular demand, one of Britain`s leading Hammond organ specialists drags the beast up the stairs and fires it up into the kind of funky overdrive unique to the instrument. Check out Gerry’s work with a certain well-known vocalist at http://www.sting.com

Cost: Free!

Pete Major Trio

2009-01-24T19:00:55+00:00

Proving that the tradition of the fine jazz pianist who can also sing is alive and well, Pete Major works his way through the classic and not-so-well-known repertoire, accompanied by bass & drums.

Cost: Free!