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Monday night Jam at Matt and Phreds

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor
Felix Mulderrig

Monday night Jam at Matt and Phreds at Matt and Phred’s, Manchester 20 May — 18 August 2019 Entrance is free

Every Monday the stage of Matt and Phreds is open to all as their weekly jam night unfolds. Week to week different well known hosts from a variety of musical scenes lead the jam, bringing their particular style to the table whether that be blues, soul, trad, gypsy or just plain straight up jazz. Regular hosts include The Night Creatures, Johnny Hunter and Franny Eubank.

As the most firmly established Jazz club in Manchester, the jams attract some incredible players and are usually filled with a supportive audience.

Monday night Jam at Matt and Phreds at Matt and Phred’s, Manchester 20 May — 18 August 2019

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