Matt and Phreds

Henry Botham piano

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 epitomised 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.

Doors 5pm
Free entry – tables are first come, first served on the evening.

Date: saturday 20 may

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Price: Free

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Sandino Borges Leitao  guitar, vocals / Georgia Ollier keyboard, vocals / Conal McIntosh  bass, vocals /  Jordan Ferguson  congas, vocals / Jose Luis Rivera Martinez  timbales, vocals

The band behind Edinburgh’s late night fiestas, Los Chichanos formed to heat up their audiences with pumping live Latin music. Mixing a rich percussion section, powerful vocals, vintage guitar solos and mesmerising Peruvian melodies from the Amazon and the Andes, Los Chichanos perform “chicha” or Jungle Cumbia. The style of music has experienced a worldwide boom in recent years, and it’s clear why – tropical vibes, jungle sounds, experimental guitar-driven songs, ’60s organ leads and all the raucous rhythms of live cumbia and salsa! This music was written to make bodies move and minds travel.

With members from Brazil, El Salvador, Chile, Australia and the UK, the international combo formed in Scotland in 2021. Their shows regularly reach capacity, proving popular amongst lovers of tropical parties, Latin music and late night dance hangouts. Using traditional cumbia rhythms and full-powered percussion on congas and timbales, the group mixes experimental electric guitar and iconic nostalgic organ sounds, exploring ‘60s psychedelic and surf influences… The result? A hugely danceable setlist that transforms any night out into an infectious tropical fiesta. Let Los Chichanos lead you on their jungle expedition across the Latino dance floor and deep into the misty South American rainforest. Dress jungle for bonus points.

Wild syncopated Latin rhythms, vintage surf-inspired guitar, organ and psychedelic Latin vibes – Los Chichanos present a pumping fiesta of Jungle Cumbia (also known as “chicha”). Join this infectious tropical excursion.

Doors at 5pm
£7 entry, pay on the door – to reserve a table, call 0161 273 5495

Date: saturday 20 may

Time: 9:30 pm - 12:30 am

Price: £7, pay on the door

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Gavin Brown sousaphone / John Needham-Pearmain tenor saxophone / TBC – baritone saxophone / Alex Browne, James Duckworth, Peter Clark trumpets / Tim Mansfield, Barrie-Jon Knight trombones / Lloyd Brown bass trombone / Tim Bradshaw drums

Deadbeat Brass is made up of 10 of the North’s finest horn and percussion players to bring you their big brass sound, a fusion of New Orleans jazz, funk, grunge and latin grooves to every live experience. Huddersfield’s own funky horn juggernaut brings you a mix of hard hitting unique take on covers and their own brand of riot-prog to packed out shows throughout the UK.

A hit with festival crowds across the country, the band have played at festivals including Kendal Calling, Beat-herder, London Remixed, Moovin Festival & Balter festival. Their unique sounds and high energy performances have seen them support artists such as The Apples, Hot 8 Brass Band and Craig Charles. Releasing their debut album in 2017, Charge, the band has most recently released a live EP from tracks taken from their appearance at London Remixed Festival with their second album to debut in 2023.

This evening, Deadbeat Brass will be playing a mixture of their own brand of ‘Riot-Prog Jazz’ originals, pop and rock covers ranging from Britney Spears to Linkin Park to Sean Paul as well as jazz & Nola songs thrown in.

Doors 5pm
Gig 9.30pm – 12.30am
£7 entry – to reserve a table, call 0161 273 5495

Date: saturday 27 may

Time: 9:30 pm - 12:30 am

Price: £7, pay on the door

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Dan Burnett  piano, vocals

Dan Burnett is a singer, songwriter, and freelance multi-instrumentalist musician based in the UK. With influences stemming from the soul, acoustic, and blues genres, Dan’s songs will take you on emotional journeys about life, love, and heartbreak.

Playing regularly throughout the year, Dan is also a library music composer for film and TV. He has co-written and recorded music which featured on Stolen (Nicolas Cage), and Supernatural (USA TV series), among many others. Since 2014, Dan has been an international endorser of Kawai Pianos.

Expect to hear Dan’s favourites from his musical upbringing in Soul, Blues and Funk. On top of this, you’ll get to hear some of Dan’s absolutely mesmerising original material which we at M&P’s are in love with.

Doors 5pm
Gig: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Free entry – tables are first come, first served on the evening

Date: saturday 27 may

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Price: Free