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Ramona Radio: Huey Morgan x Moovin Festival
2022-12-28 18:00 (Europe/London) | Ramona, 40 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JG
HUEY MORGAN X MOOVIN FESTIVAL

MOOVIN-IN – FREE PARTY – DECEMBER 28TH

Ramona teams up with the Moovin Festival crew as they bring their Festival vibes December 28th for what promises to be a very special night

BBC 6Music & Fun Loving’s Criminal HUEY MORGAN headlines proceedings alongside an amazing host of Moovin regulars.

Join us for a festive night of randomness & surprises. This one is going to be massive!

Book up to guarantee a table for up to 2 hours, grab a slice of Detroit-style pizza and our famous margs. Once your table time is up, head to the dance floor or our MOT bar.

If you’re just coming for a boogie it’s first-come-first in, early arrivals advised to ensure entry.

For tables, no payment is required at the time of booking – card details are held on file and only charged in the event of a cancellation less than 24 hours prior or a no-show (£10pp charge).

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Illa J & Harleighblu
2022-11-28 19:30 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
Fresh from making their first LP together, Harleighblue and Illa J embark upon a UK tour to spread their collaborative sound.

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Kendrick Lamar
2022-11-16 19:00 | AO Arena, Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1AR
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Kojey Radical
2022-11-01 19:00 | Albert Hall, 27 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR
Off the back of his landmark debut LP, Reason To Smile, Kojey returns to Manchester.

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Rebecca Vasmant Ensemble
2022-10-17 19:30 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
Glasgow’s powerhouse DJ/producer showcases the vast pool of rising jazz talent in the city with an intimate performance and ethereal journey through the new sounds of Scotland.

A musical legend within the city and a central champion of the jazz scene, Rebecca has held residency at the iconic Sub Club and has regular radio shows on Worldwide FM and BBC Radio Scotland.

An extraordinary talent and influential taste-maker, she released her debut LP With Love, From Glasgow in 2021, receiving critical acclaim for its crossover sound of deep, spiritual jazz and live electronics – including a top 10 place in the International Jazz Charts.

Get down early to grab the best spots at the front.

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Mas O Menos Love Language Party - Levi Love, Joey T, Lady Lady
2022-10-14 23:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
Band on the Wall presents a series of free entry gigs and DJ sets on our second stage, located to the rear of our brand new bar. We’ll be shining a light on our favourite emerging artists across all genres with a diverse programme of global sounds from, and inspired by, the music of cultures from around the world.

As a DJ, producer and person, Mas O Menos founder Levi Love is larger than life. As anyone who’s been swept up in the raw energy of one of his many Manchester-wide bar or club residencies knows, the South African-born, northwest-based crate digger picks and makes music that celebrates the fulness of our existence.

MAS O MENOS BANDCAMP

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COOPS - Lost Soul Album Launch
2022-10-12 19:30 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
Coops… the UK phenomenon well known for his rich catalogue of soul infused hip-hop, has just announced the release of his newest LP “Lost Soul 2”. Since the release of the original Lost Soul album, Coops’ journey in music has led to him revisiting the concept of the iconic release with a fresh perspective and a decades worth of musical experience.

“Before making lost soul 2 I had to revisit Lost Soul. I didn’t want to replicate Lost Soul and probably couldn’t even if I tried. I did however want to reconnect with the early processes that were behind the making of that first album and then allow it to evolve. it is not a continuation but an evolution. An evolution of sound and styles, writing and production and of personal growth and maturity.”

Throughout his late teens Coops was making music with his friends, but it wasn’t until he looked at himself and the world around him that he changed his writing approach and decided to go it alone. “I’ve always had the mind-set that if I’m true to myself and where I am, as a social commentator or looking inside myself documenting that stage of my life, then I’ll have endless material.”

Having already built a strong momentum for himself with several releases under his belt ( ‘What Do You See’ in 2011, ‘Lost Soul’ in 2014 & ‘God Complex’ in 2016), Coops signed to High Focus Records in 2017 and quickly released two critically acclaimed projects in just a year – the introductory ‘No Brainer’ and the full length opus ‘Life In The Flesh’. Returning in 2020 with the existential masterpiece ‘Crimes Against Creation’, Coops questions the current state of hip hop, politics, and the world.

The Lost Soul tour is a Live showcase of the new album, which is taking place across the UK throughout October and November.

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Huey Morgan vs !!! (Chk Chk Chk) + Agent J
2022-10-08 23:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom

Akemi Fox
2022-10-08 19:30 | YES, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB
https://akemifox.bandcamp.com/

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Ida Nielsen (NPG) & The Funkbots
2022-10-07 19:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
Bassist Ida Nielsen’s life was turned upside down when music legend Prince discovered her in August 2010.

Shortly after, she joined his band and started touring with him and The New Power Generation as well as the four piece power house rock band, 3rdeyegirl.

Ida was part of his bands from 2010 until his untimely passing in April 2016.

She describes playing with Prince as “a huge gift and as the most magical musical journey ever, and an on-going learning experience beyond all imagination.”

After the years with Prince, Ida started to focus on her solo career.

Ida has been releasing music on a regular basis and has increased her touring schedules tremendously since 2016. Ida and her band the Funkbots are delivering a high energy funk show packed with good vibes, tight grooves and subtle references to her former employer and teacher Prince.

Ida was voted amongst the top 10 bass players in the world (together with fellow bassists Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten) in the annual Music Radar poll 2019.

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Eva Lazarus
2022-10-06 19:30 | YES, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB
http://www.evalazarus.com/

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Moonchild + Emmavie
2022-09-29 19:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
Moonchild return to Band on the Wall, fresh from releasing their latest LP ‘Starfruit’.

‘Starfruit’ is the fifth album from LA-trio Moonchild (Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, and Max Bryk). The result of ten years spent working and growing together, ‘Starfruit’ showcases the respect, musical understanding, and love the trio have, both for each other and for the noteworthy list of collaborators featured on the album. Bringing a host of beautiful melodies and personal lyrics, ‘Starfruit’ beholds offerings from Lalah Hathaway, Alex Isley, Tank and The Bangas, Rapsody, Ill Camille, Mumu Fresh, Chantae Cann and Josh Johnson.

“This is our 5th album, which felt like a big milestone to us. They all added their magic touch to the songs and really brought the music to a new and special place.” – Amber Navran.

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Obongjayar
2022-09-25 19:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
With a growing catalogue of critically acclaimed solo EPs (XL Recordings) and collaborations (Little Simz, Danny Brown, Richard Russell), Obongjayar possesses a unique voice and charisma, combining Afrobeat-inspired, electronic rhythms, deep bass and sermonic lyrics to hypnotic effect.

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Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club ft The Plimp Souls
2022-09-24 21:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
Souled out.

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Me Gusta Collective: Afro Dance Special
2022-09-23 23:00 - 2022-09-24 04:00 | YES, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB
We back people!

3 months since our show has got us ready to hit the dance floor with brand new stompers and global celebration in music culture as always!

Our new live show concept fresh for a post-summertime dance sees a whirlwind of electric West African, Nigerian and Caribbean body-moves from Trinidad & Tobago in the colourful YES Pink Room.- featuring the amazing Steadman & Afro KingWitness the exploration of electronic and traditional music styles selected by residents Atiké / Obeka / Yohan – 5 straight hours of non-stop energy and musical unity

You know the drill!£5 early-bird tickets now on Sale:

skiddle.com/e/36156994

Grab yours early to avoid any disappointment

Artwork/Graphics by Crystal Lui

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Sambroso All Stars: The Buena Vista
2022-09-23 19:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
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Sambroso All Stars return to Band on the Wall to showcase one of the most iconic albums in living memory.

The 7-piece all star band promise to mesmerise the Band on the Wall crowd once again with their combination of Cuban Son, Latin Jazz and Rumba.”

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Matthew Halsall YES Residency
2022-09-22 19:30 | YES, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB
Gondwana Records boss Matt Halsall continues his monthly residency in YES’ Pink Room.

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Durand Jones and the Indications
2022-09-22 19:30 | Manchester Academy, University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR, United Kingdom
Private Space by Durand Jones & The Indications

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Live From The Groove @ Hip Hop Chip Shop
2022-09-16 19:00 - 22:00 | The Hip Hop Chip Shop, 44 Blossom St, Manchester, M4 6BF, United Kingdom
Live From The Groove record label launch party celebrating the release of Kansul Culture collectives debut EP release with a live PA, Funk 45s set from Kista @k.i.s.t.a and Get It Together DJs @getittogetherdjs will be spinning some Hip-Hop, Funk & Soul. Merch will be on sale during the night.

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Rakim
2022-09-12 19:00 | O2 Ritz, Whitworth St West, Manchester, M1 5NQ, United Kingdom
It’s been a long time…

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Repercussion 2022
2022-09-10 12:00 | Depot Mayfield, 11 Baring St, Manchester, M1 2PY, United Kingdom

Oddisee & Good Compny
2022-09-08 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
Brooklyn based, Washington DC born rapper Oddisee comes to Manchester backed by his 5-piece band The Good Compny.Oddisee’s music draws inspiration from his youth bearing witness to stark inequality as the sights and sounds of Washington, DC, surrounded him. Since then, he has used “his own experiences to reflect on the greater state of humanity, in all its beauty and flaws” (New York Magazine), has toured the globe several times over, performed for NPR’s Tiny Desk and COLORS, and his deep catalog of albums and instrumental tapes has over 100 million streams globally.

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Surprise Chef @ YES 25 AUG 2022
2022-08-25 19:30 | YES, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB
Newly signed to Big Crown Records, the Melbourne outfit hit Manchester on their Euro tour.

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Evelyn 'Champagne' King
2022-07-28 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
!!!!!!

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Kamaal Williams and Yazz Ahmed (Salaam Festival presents)
2022-07-22 19:00 | Manchester Academy, University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR, United Kingdom
Part of the Salaam Festival.

An exclusive double-bill with two of the most exciting contemporary jazz artists. Yazz Ahmed and Kamaal Williams come together for one night at Salaam Festival. This is a rare performance bringing these two wizards of jazz together for a one-off performance that captures the raw energy of fusing jazz with urban sounds and Arabic music.

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Matthew Halsall & Band
2022-06-30 19:00 | YES, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB

WorkinOnIt - Beat Makers' Social
2022-06-19 14:00 - 18:00 | The Hip Hop Chip Shop, 44 Blossom St, Manchester, M4 6BF, United Kingdom
WORKINONIT Beat Maker Social is a monthly free event for producers to showcase their music and connect with the community. Whether it’s live finger drumming, a live SP404 set or straight up off a memory stick – it’s an event open for everyone to enjoy.

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Huey Morgan vs T-Bone: Radio Clash
2022-06-18 23:00 | Band On The Wall, 27 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JZ, United Kingdom
Following his monster night with Don Letts, Huey Morgan takes over Band on the Wall’s heavy sound system once more – this time for a big clash with his BBC Radio 6 Music partner in crime, the one and only Tom ‘T-Bone’ Whalley!

Warm up from yours truly, Agent J.

Join Huey and T-Bone for a one-off night of deep cuts and and big, big vibes, connecting the dots and taking you on a dancefloor journey between funk, soul, punk, and rock’n’roll. From arms-in-the-air bangers to hidden gems, it’s time to dig deep into the record collections of these absolute encyclopaedias of the dancefloor!

As the whisky-soaked Lower East Side voice of BBC 6 Music and Radio 2, Huey Morgan is the man who joins the dots between funk, soul, disco, classic hip-hop and rock’n’roll. As a broadcaster, he’s the man who tells laugh-out-loud stories and talks to the listener as if pulled up on a bar stool next to them. And as a musician, he’s the frontman of legendary 90s outfit Fun Lovin’ Criminals, a funk-fried indie outfit that broke big worldwide selling over 10 million records.

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Newen Afrobeat
2022-06-15 19:00 | The Blues Kitchen, 13 Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HN, United Kingdom
We present a night of irresistible rhythms with the very first afrobeat band to come out of Chile’s thriving music scene: Newen Afrobeat.

Combining African traditions with their Chilean musical heritage, they use their music as a powerful weapon. They’re a Latin American response to the legacy of the great Fela Kuti, creating a groove machine of impressive proportions and carrying important messages of social liberation.

Their incendiary live show consists of 15 musicians, fronted by a powerful trio of female singers/songwriters, and oozes high energy. They bring their own unique musical vocabulary to the genre whilst collaborating with greats like Tony Allen, Femi and Seun Kuti, helping to cement their esteemed position within the afrobeat community.

If you’re a fan of Fela and the afrobeat sound you can’t afford to miss this.

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TLC
2022-06-15 19:00 | Albert Hall, 27 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR
