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Eek a Mouse + Doctor C / Band On The Wall
2024-03-01 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
Ludicrous, bizarre and uniquely original, few entertainers have had such a profound effect on the reggae dancehall scene as Eek A Mouse.

Revered for his wit and humour, biting social commentary and infectious energy, Eek A Mouse became a household name in Jamaica through his signature vocal style called ‘sing jaying’ a combination of toasting and singing with a strong percussive element

His high-pitched vocal style would set him apart from his peers, but what truly elevates him above the rest is the quality of his melodies and music.

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Lady Leshurr & Special Guests
2024-03-03 19:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
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6Music Festival: Young Fathers/ Hak Baker/ SHERELLE
2024-03-07 18:30 | O2 Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Park, Stretford,, Manchester, M17 1AB, United Kingdom
INFO HERE

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The Four Owls + Jazz T / Blues Kitchen
2024-03-07 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom

CASISDEAD / Canvas
2024-03-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Canvas, Unit 5, Building 4, Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester, M60 7HB, United Kingdom

SAY SHE SHE + JAMIE GROOVEMENT / O2 Ritz
2024-03-10 19:00 | O2 Ritz, Whitworth St West, Manchester, M1 5NQ, United Kingdom
Update: upgraded to Ritz. Original tickets for Gorilla still valid.

Deservedly blowing up and just having had new single Astral Plane A-listed on 6Music, Say She She return to the city.

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Master Peace / Night & Day
2024-03-14 19:30 | Night and Day Cafe, 26 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JN
Ambitious in both scope and sound, Master Peace’s new material reflects this goal of making music that stands the test of time on its own merit, free from the hype machine or music industry machinations. Citing iconic indie artists such as Bloc Party and Arctic Monkeys as central to his musical development, he aspires to emulate his heroes’ impact and, with his impressive new EP ‘PEACE OF MIND” Master Peace is set to take the brilliant and uncompromising next step in his peerless creative journey. In support of his new EP he is fresh off the back of his headline tour and support tour with Nova Twins. Known for his raucous live shows, they did not fail to disappoint. Check the recaps across his socials.

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The Pharcyde & Lords Of The Underground / Ritz
2024-03-17 19:00 | O2 Ritz, Whitworth St West, Manchester, M1 5NQ, United Kingdom

Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness / Ramona
2024-03-21 20:00 | Ramona, 40 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JG
Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness are a six/ seven member band from Soweto, South Africa. Their music has been described as “afro-psychedelic future pop”. The band formed in 2003, and sings in all 11 of the official languages of South Africa. They draw inspiration from Indigenous music that is not exposed in the mainstream. They sing ritual songs, shebeen songs and church songs infused with raps and a rock and roll attitude. They always aim for a timeless, honest and traditional/ ritualistic sound. The music should always resonate with the spirituality, the history and the future of the people.

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Ghetts / New Century
2024-03-23 19:00 | New Century Hall, 34 Hanover St, Manchester, M4 4AH

Daudi Matsiko & Marco Woolf / Gullivers
2024-03-27 19:30 | Gullivers, 109 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LW, United Kingdom
Nottingham based, British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko carefully crafts modern albeit reverent folk. Deft, melancholic picking reminiscent of Nick Drake is tempered by contemporary percussion and instrumentation.

Matsiko’s vocals derive their strength from their seeming fragility. With every song, his confessional lyrics cut to the marrow. After releasing two independent EPs, A Brief Introduction to Failure and The Lingering Effects of Disconnection, he has toured with GoGo Penguin, Keaton Henson and Portico Quartet whilst also being a participant of the Red Bull Music Academy in Montreal 2016. 2023 has seen the release of new singles oMo, Fool Me As Many Times As You Like, Hymn, and I Am Grateful For My Friends, which have received support from Gilles Peterson on Worldwide FM and BBC 6 Music as well as Lauren Laverne, and have been featured in several Spotify editorial playlists including The Most Beautiful Songs in the World, The Other list, The Listening Post and Fresh Finds. In November 2023, Matsiko also featured and performed on episode 215 of The Adam Buxton Podcast.

After receiving a standing ovation at this years The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, Matsiko’s much anticipated debut album is expected in early 2024. Special guest is Marco Woolf. Marco Woolf is a Manchester-based singer-songwriter and storyteller. Influenced by the likes of Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell and John Martyn, the music that Woolf makes can prove similarly complex to categorise.

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The Bluntskins / Ramona
2024-03-28 20:00 | Ramona, 40 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JG

Sly5thAve + Kemani Anderson + Jamie Groovement / Band On The Wall
2024-03-31 19:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
Sly5thAve has announced live dates in support of new album, Liberation, is out 22nd March. Read more on Bandcamp.

Wednesday 27th March – The Folklore Rooms, BrightonSaturday 30th March – Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, LondonSunday 31st March – Band on the Wall, Manchester

Liberation by Sly5thAve

Brooklyn-based producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist Sly5thAve presents his solo live show, fresh from a North American tour with Alfa Mist, and arranging/conducting for Questlove and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Known for his sophisticated compositions, Sylvester Uzoma Onyejiaka II aka Sly5thAve’s sound is shaped by his faith in hip-hop, and deep understanding of soul, R&B and jazz. With a core underground following, Sly5thAve is a Grammy award-winning horns player, whose projects have been backed by Jarobi White (A Tribe Called Quest), Gilles Peterson, Downbeat magazine, Noisey, NPR, The Fader, Jazz Times, Martin Freeman, Lauren Laverne, Cerys Matthews and more. He has also attained much respect from his work with a host of highly- fêted musicians including Prince, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Taylor Swift, Janelle Monae, Freddie Gibbs and Quantic. Sly5thAve’s musical inspirations span the worlds of jazz and hip hop, with icons like John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and Cannonball Adderley influencing his artistic journey. Notably, his orchestral tribute to Dr. Dre, ‘The Invisible Man’ (Tru Thoughts) garnered widespread praise and attention, even earning the admiration of Dr. Dre himself. Sly5thAve has previously performed at Band on the Wall alongside frequent collaborator Roberto Verástegui. The live performance will feature special guests and drums from fellow Texan Jackie Whitmill Jr., as Sly5thAve celebrates his impressive catalogue of original compositions and reworkings, and his new music set for release in 2024.

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