• Homelife, Denis Jones & Nancy Elizabeth Thursday 9th September

    A home turf showcase of some Manchester's finest psyche and nu folk pioneers featuring the intoxicating sound of Homelife, Denis Jones and Nancy Elizabeth.

  • Kath Bloom + This Frontier Needs Heroes Friday 10th September

    Producing fragile, sparse and incredibly beautiful folk music since the 1970s, and a huge influence on the burgeoning new US folk scene, Band on…

  • Mr Scruff - Keep It Unreal Saturday 11th September

    Keep It Unreal's monthly residency with Mr Scruff at the controls all night long, serving up a huge melting pot of jazz, soul, hip…

  • The Black Twig Pickers + Charlie Parr Tuesday 14th September

    Taking influences from stomping fiddlers, banjoists and old-time bands, The Black Twigs' fiddle/banjo/guitar/washboard racket has sounded in dives, barns, streets and dances from Amsterdam…

  • Pierre Bensusan Thursday 16th September

    A thrilling night of breathtaking brilliance in the company of one of the world's great acoustic steel string guitarists. One of this season's highlights…

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  • 9th September 2010

  • 10th September 2010

    • Kath Bloom + This Frontier Needs Heroes Live music

      Producing fragile, sparse and incredibly beautiful folk music since the 1970s, and a huge influence on the burgeoning new US folk scene, Band on the Wall is delighted to welcome this authentic American voice to our Manchester stage.

  • 14th September 2010

    • The Black Twig Pickers + Charlie Parr Live music

      Taking influences from stomping fiddlers, banjoists and old-time bands, The Black Twigs' fiddle/banjo/guitar/washboard racket has sounded in dives, barns, streets and dances from Amsterdam to Atlanta. Expect a riot of mountain music and more!

  • 16th September 2010

    • Pierre Bensusan Live music

      A thrilling night of breathtaking brilliance in the company of one of the world's great acoustic steel string guitarists. One of this season's highlights - advance booking strongly recommended.

  • 13th September 2010

    • Tap Rhythm Project Autumn Course Learning & Participation Courses

      Band on the Wall's acclaimed 8 week Tap dancing course for beginners, intermediate and advance. All welcome so get down and learn some new moves at The Band!

  • 14th September 2010

    • Harmonica Class Autumn Learning & Participation Courses

      Pocket sized and versatile. Band on the Wall's acclaimed course with the master of all things harmonica Mat Walklate.

  • 14th September 2010

    • Folk Whistle Classes Learning & Participation Courses

      Alongside our acclaimed Harmonica Classes we are introducing this new beginners course for learning to this tantalising instrument - all welcome!

  • 15th September 2010

    • Picturehouse Choir Autumn Course Learning & Participation Courses

      Sing with our brilliant acapella choir led by the amazing Jules Gibb. No experience required, just a desire to sing and an open heart. A brilliant, creative and social activity.

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