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Members of Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers return to the roots of Taiko Drumming, performing traditional Taiko pieces from Japan and revealing the history and culture of this fascinating folk art in an enthralling concert. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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The Met's monthly comedy club continues with unique comedy musician Pierre Hollins, described as an unsung hero of new comedy by Time Out, and Imran Yusef, finalist in the 2008 Laughing Horse new act competition. Plus Liverpool Echo Comedian of the Year R David and a fantastic support! « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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Hot on the heels of the Dylan Roach reunion, The Black Mariarrs features four original members including Bury's Danny Ashbury, Aniseed guitarist Bobby Magee (a.k.a Steve Fiasco), Paul Kehoe (Monaco, Freebase) and beat poet Tommy T Wrong. The band will be unleasing their art rock credentials promoting their forthcoming album Slippery Dogs. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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Sally Barker has cherished a long-held ambition to present Joni Mitchell's songs as close to their original form as is possible. Big Yellow Taxi was one of the first songs Sally sang live and she performed Coyote in Martin Scorsese's film The Last Waltz. Sally accomplishes the vocal demands with ease and extensive research has ensured that the guitar accompaniment matches the high standards set by Joni herself. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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Posssibly Norway's best musical export, Nordgarden has been having a busy year with the release of his third album and world tour. A wonderful musician and songwriter who can encapsulate an audience with a flick of a plectrum. Formerly Fallen Leaves, April Maybe May are back with a new name and a whole bunch of new songs in a year which should see them catapulted into the premiership of musical acts. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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Po' Girl's music springs from the dynamic, improbable, mesmerizing bond shared by its two principal singers and writers - Allison Russell and Awna Teixeira. The interplay between these two stunning performers is truly something to behold. They release their new album in May this year. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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The North of England 1964 - Mary, nineteen and expecting a baby, is sent to an institution for unmarried mothers. As she tries to make friends with the other girls, she must also face the harsh realities of coping with the decision of giving her baby up for adoption. This is a moving, often humorous and acutely written piece of drama set to a soundtrack of sixties girl groups such as The Shangri-La's and The Ronettes. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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This new Manchester based sax and keyboard duo will be performing a selection of soul jazz numbers and popular tunes. The emphasis is on melody and you can expect to recognise music from the repertoires of Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, Stanley Turrentine, Stevie Wonder and Maceo Parker amongst others. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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Lean, besuited and bespectacled, the wry wordsmith is on the road again, beadily observing the world from behind those trademark glasses. John Hegley's latest concoction of comic poetry, stand-up, storytelling and song presents his audience with an alphabetical menagerie - an A to Z carnival of the animals, some of which turn out to be human. There is a slide show of Hegley's likeably raw drawings, and there are sing a longs. Music comes courtesy of his mandolin or guitar, and a double bass played by Keith Moore, dressed in music-hall clown-style in loud checks and bowler. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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Five women with very different backgrounds join a pole dancing class and share lessons in life and emotional baggage while learning to dance. Full of witty one liners that never trivialise the weighty subjects, but make for a fully entertaining evening with the all female cast including Bury's own Lisa Riley (Emmerdale), Abi Titmuss, and a host of other talented actors. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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Drever, McCusker and Woomble combine on one of the most innovative projects this year. John McCusker is a highly regarded traditional musician who is rated throughout folk-land as one of the most naturally gifted multi-instrumentalists of his generation. Lau's Kris Drever is a singer songwriter of the highest calibre who has carried folk music into the 21st century. The super band trio is completed by Idlewild front man Roddy Woomble. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, as they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind...The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick - until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch's lost things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick's not meant for five and - CRACK - the broom snaps in two. When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up (and their grown-ups), adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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Ian McNabb first rose to fame as front man of cult eighties band The Icicle Works. He has released eight albums, been nominated for a Mercury Music Award and recently published his highly acclaimed autobiography Merseybeast. He will perform songs from his long career along with a few tales. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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Vin Garbutt's music is powerful, moving, warm, humane, inspired, funny and gut wrenchingly honest. This international award winning, singer songwriter is about to embark on his fortieth year on the road. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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Along with Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness, Dave Kelly and Hughie Flint Gary Fletcher was one of the original founding members of The Blues Band in 1979. His solo gigs feature his eclectic acoustic guitar, which compliments his delightfully clear singing voice. His lyrics are articulate, thought provoking and at times very personal along with covers form the likes of Willie Dixon, Blind Willie Johnson, and Eric Bibb. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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With the release of To The Ground, Kerfuffle's place as one of the premier young folk acts in the UK today is assured. Their music cannot easily be categorised and their vibrant arrangements draw on influences from across Europe, incorporating tunes, songs and dances. Kerfuffle performs their music with immense vitality and style. The band features Bellowhead's Sam Sweeney. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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Action-packed pyrotechnic-fuelled Limehouse Lizzy keep the spirit of Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy alive. 2009's Spirt of the Black Rose Tour continues to celebrate the legacy of Lynott. Expect Celtic influenced tracks like Whisky in the Jar and Black Rose, amongst classic tracks The Boys are Back in Town, Sarah and others. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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This five-time San Diego Music Awards winner blends country, R'n'B, blues, folk, and rock 'n' roll music into a high caliber musical cocktail topped off with a splash of her indelible "lemonade and whiskey" voice. Her new album, Angels and Eagles is due out in May. « back to top » « close panel » | | | | | book by phone | | the met, bury | | we recommend | 0161 761 2216 | | |
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