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Mon 1st March 2010
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Kathryn Williams + Astrid Williamson
Live music
Since her 2002 Mercury Music Prize nomination, Kathryn Williams has gone from strength to strength, releasing a string of…
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Tue 2nd March 2010
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BABY DEE + THE CAIRO GANG
Live music
Straight from the sequined backstreets of the New York underground music scene, songwriter, performance artist, one-time circus sideshow veteran…
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Thu 4th March 2010
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Dave O'Higgins + Eric Alexander Quintet
Live music
This collaboration began in 2008 on the suggestion of Danish drummer, Kristian Leth, that saxophonists Dave O'Higgins & Eric…
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Fri 5th March 2010
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Megafaun
Live music
"Megafaun pickles rickety back-porch folk reconstructions in a brine of chaotic field recordings and organic, free-form atmospheres...so ingeniously balanced… -
Craig Charles Funk 'n' Soul Show
Club night
Flavoursome funk far into the night as the Funk 'N' Soul Show goes live with presenter, DJ, acclaimed actor…
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Sat 6th March 2010
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Mr Scruff Keep It Unreal
Club night
ONLINE SALES FINISHED BUT 200 TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR, ON THE NIGHT. GET THERE EARLY!! Keep It Unreal's…
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Tue 9th March 2010
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Nik Bartsch's Ronin
Live music
Ronin is the zen-funk jazz quintet founded in 2001 by Swiss composer and pianist Nik Bartsch, together with Kaspar…
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Thu 11th March 2010
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Steve Howe Trio
Live music
The Steve Howe Trio consists of the legendary guitarist from Yes and Asia alongside his son Dylan Howe on…
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Fri 12th March 2010
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Dennis Bovell Dub Band
Live music Club night
Continuing it's acclaimed series of concerts by the world's best reggae artists followed by aftershow dub parties, Band on…
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Sat 13th March 2010
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Skip 'Little Axe' McDonald
Live music
Which musician links the legendary Sugarhill Records, Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaata, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, James Brown, Robert Plant, Mark… -
Step Up! feat Agent J + Matthew Halsall + Kelvin Brown
Club night
Step Up! returns with non-stop spinnin' of seriously funky grooves by Agent J (Groovement) Matthew Halsall (Gondwana Records) Kelvin…
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Sun 14th March 2010
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Portico Quartet
Live music
Described as being like an indie band that plays post-jazz, Portico Quartet, (Nick Mulvey hang drum, Duncan Bellamy drums,…
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Mon 15th March 2010
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Trio Of Oz feat. Rachel Z and Omar Hakim
Live music
The astonishingly gifted pianist Rachel Z first came to the attention of the international jazz world with her acclaimed…
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Tue 16th March 2010
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Eliza Carthy
Live music
'Eliza Carthy is one of the figureheads of the English folk revival....compelling' Evening Standard The daughter of music legends…
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Wed 17th March 2010
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Picturehouse Choir feat: The Lovenotes
Live music Learning & Participation
The Picturehouse choir performs a selection of new songs from around the globe learned over the last ten week…
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Thu 18th March 2010
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Jose James
Live music
Vocalist Jose James has consistently dazzled critics and audiences alike with his deft combination of soul, hip-hop and jazz.…
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Fri 19th March 2010
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Joscho Stephan
Live music
Guitar wunderkind Joscho Stephan, a player who seems to know no technical boundaries, is at the forefront of the…
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Sat 20th March 2010
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Marlena Shaw
Live music
One of the last true great singers from the 60's glory days of jazz, R&B, gospel and soul performs…
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Sun 21st March 2010
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Cimarron
Live music
Live Roots presents the debut UK tour of this Colombian 7-piece that wowed audiences at the last WOMAD with…
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Mon 22nd March 2010
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Tap Rhythm Project Tap Jam feat: Michael Cretu Trio
Live music Learning & Participation
Dancers from beginners to pro take the stage with the fantastic Michael Cretu Trio. Whether you want to dance,…
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Tue 23rd March 2010
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Tunng + Erland & The Carnival
Live music
Perhaps the greatest exponents of folktronica, Tunng's seething, swirling mix of real instrumentation underscored with a torrent of electronic…
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Wed 24th March 2010
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Karima Francis+I Am Blackbird+Seerauber Jenny+Where's Isabel
Live music
The Atom Live Convention comes to a close with a very special concert featuring Manchester's most hotly-tipped new artists…
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Thu 25th March 2010
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Dan Berglund's Tonbruket
Live music
Former e.s.t. bassist Dan Berglund releases his first solo recording in early 2010, a brand new set of self-penned…
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Fri 26th March 2010
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Sierra Maestra
Live music
Sierra Maestra are one of Cubas leading son bands, and were instrumental in the revival of the genre in… -
Soul:ution feat. Klute + Calibre + Marcus Intalex + Hit&Run
Club night
Manchester's legendary drum n' bass night continues its residence at Band on The Wall as Marcus Intalex and crew…
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Sat 27th March 2010
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Michael Harper Vocal Workshop
Live music Learning & Participation Courses
Times 10.00am-4.00pm Venue; the Picturehouse at Band on the Wall Breath, Voice, Song. A great opportunity to work with… -
Introducing plays DJ Shadow's Endtroducing + Club Night
Live music Club night
Already attracting the attentions of Rob Da Bank, this 10-piece band take DJ Shadow's seminal Endtroducing - the world's…
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Sun 28th March 2010
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Sketch Pistols
Club night
Very special showcase of the best comedy talent in the North West. Set-up by Manchester-based television production company Channel…
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Mon 29th March 2010
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N'dambi
Live music
The striking, ferociously talented and internationally-acclaimed Dallas soul sensation hits town. With her incredibly emotive and deep contralto voice,…
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Tue 30th March 2010
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Andy McKee
Live music
"This phenomenally adept finger-stylist from Kansas has gone from underground player to Youtube sensation. Meet your new favourite acoustic…
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Shake 'n Bake ft. Baked A La Ska + DJs Coops & Martin the Mod
Band on the Wall's monthly ska night brings you the very best in classic two tone, reggae, ska, soul, and funk. Featuring a full-length concert by the one and only Baked A La Ska!
Learning & Participation Events
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Folk Fiddle: Short Course Spring 2012 A short four week folk fiddle course at Band on the Wall exploring Irish, Scottish, Bluegrass and Old Time styles with Emma Sweeney, Thea Spiers and Graham MacKenzie. Open to intermediate and advanced fiddle and violin players of all backgrounds. -
Flamenco Course feat. Paco Pena Workshop Wall of Sounds presents... a special four day course in Flamenco guitar, dance and percussion at Band on the Wall, with an incredible opportunity to take part in a workshop with Paco Pena, the worlds foremost Flamenco guitarist. -
Flamenco Fiesta feat. Paco Pena + screenings + Laboratorio Brujo live Wall of Sounds presents... a workshop facilitated and inspired by Paco Pena, the world's foremost exponent of the flamenco guitar, and a whole day of workshops for guitar, dance and percussion with performances and food.