10/5/2008
Hey - got a really good little gig at Kro Bar (opp Manchester academy) this evening (Saturday 10th May). On the bill we have.
Jon Gomm
Ragnhild (the Bee’s Niece)
Tom Kerswill
Samson & Delilah
Adam Irving with Bleeding Hands
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/30233
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10717177363&ref=mf
27/3/2008
Hey
I’m running another night at the Carlton Club, Whalley Range, this evening. As always, cheap beer and great music. We’ve just fixed up a last-minute set from Simon and Hannah (Pablo’s Finest Hour), who are going to bring their instruments and do a few tunes too… For more info on all of the acts, just click here and to join the Facebook event click here.
25/3/2008
Hi
I’m doing a very last minute gig at the Ruby Lounge, Manchester tomorrow night. Also on the bill is God’s Little Eskimo, plus other upcoming Manchester bands. For the full details, visit the event page.
19/3/2008
Tomorrow, Thursday 20th March, I’m putting on an event at the Carlton Club, in Whalley Range. As always, beer is £1.85 a pint, and entry is £3. Here’s who’s playing:
* My First Tooth
* Akita
* The Satellites
* Tim Holehouse
* Oldseed
It kicks off at 8pm… directions and more details are here… it’s going to be great!
8/11/2007
Hey - just a heads-up for all the musicians out there. EXR, who run a lot of gigs in Manchester, run a weekly jam session at the Lounge Bar, Wilbraham Road, Chorlton.
The session is acoustic - they have congas, djembes, bongos, tambourines etc set up as well as a bass amp and a good PA/mics etc. They’re also looking to get a good percussion section together - anyone can join in. Also acoustic artists and bands are welcome to come and do a short set/jam.
EXR are running an acoustic competition at the same time. For more details on all this see: http://exr.org.uk/
Tom
29/6/2007
The Manchester International Festival runs from 28th June to 15th July in Manchester. It features a range of events, from dance, through art to Music.
Brand new this year is a completely unofficial, alternative fringe event. It hosts over 50 gigs, art exhibitions and other events. We’re running a special Songs for the Bath Tub event at Trof in the Northern Quarter. And I’m being interviewed and doing a live set on Manchester’s all fm on monday 9th July, 3-4pm.
26/6/2007
Okay, so I’m not actually playing at this one, but I thought I’d let you know about it anyway. It starts at 7.30pm tonight (Tuesday 26th June), £3, and we have:
- Neil McSweeney
- Nomad Jones
- Christopher Knowles
- Strung Out
- Robert John
It’s gonna be really ace - looking forward to it!
Tom
13/6/2007
The M19 bar in Levenshulme hosts a whole range of music nights, including its regular Acoustic Fest sessions and the open mic night every Monday.
Address:
847 Stockport Road
Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 3PW
Tel: 0161 225 8359
Click here for a guide to other open mics in Manchester
5/6/2007
Hey - this one’s going to be a fun gig:
Wednesday 6th June

4/6/2007
Here’s a regularly-updated list of events in Manchester - centred more on acoustic and folk gigs:
2/6/2007
The Castle pub has a weekly open mic night on Mondays, run by Ollie Smith. It also has lots of other music going on throughout the week. It’s a small, initimate venue, with a few real ales - definitely slightly off the beaten track (a long way up Oldham St, beyond Dry Bar and Night and Day).
The Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE
(Location map)
Tel: 07969 618357
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thecastleopenmic
23/5/2007
Just giving a quick heads up about a new venue in Manchester - Trof in the Northern Quarter - a new sister venue to the Trof in Fallowfield. The address is:
5-8 Thomas St Northern Quarter
Manchester, M4 1EG
United Kingdom
We run Songs for the Bath Tub acoustic nights there on the first Tuesday of every month.
There’s also an open mic night, every Sunday - arrive and sign up at 8pm to get a slot!
Location map for Trof Northern Quarter
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Tom
17/5/2007
Hey! I’m taking part in a fundraising gig at the Manchester Phoenix (Oxford Road). There’s some great performers taking part… It’s going to be a really great gig:

Tom
8/3/2007
I’m playing at the Iguanna Bar in Chorlton, tonight (Thursday, March 8th) - a very last minute gig! It’s a good venue, and should be fun!
19/2/2007
Sale’s best music venue, with a lot of stuff going on - notably Acoustic Amp (see their myspace page), a bi-weekly acoustic night featuring Manchester’s finest unsigned artists.


Hey! It’s going to be a really good night at Acoustic Amp in Sale tomorrow (Tuesday). 5 acoustic acts playing at Bar Amp, Sale. Free entry and a lovely atmosphere!

10/1/2007
It’s been ages since I’ve played in Manchester, so I’m really pleased to be playing at the Tiger Lounge on Sunday, 21st Jan. Also playing are the excellent Midget and Giant! It’ll kick off around 8pm. Tiger Lounge is hidden away on Cooper St, near St. Peter’s Square. You can find loads more info about the event here: Manchester Acoustic Sunday, Tiger Lounge.
22/12/2006
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4/10/2006
We’re running another lovely Acoustic night at Fuel tomorrow (Thursday)… looking forward to it already!
(Also check out the night’s: Myspace Site and Official website
29/9/2006
The Thirsty Scholar is usually lively, full of musicians, and plays host to a good variety of Manchester gigs. It also has an open mic on Thursdays.
50 New Wakefield Street,
Manchester,
M1 5NP