Rock & Pop
Tomorrow 7.30pm
David R Black
£5 Buy Tickets
Manchester's alternative art-rock band David R Black return to The Met with an acoustic set.
The band has toured across the world with New Model Army, The Mission, Elbow and more! Their new album will be released this autumn.
"raw, edgy, energetic"
Rocksound
Standing event.
Saturday 20 March 8pm
Garron Frith, John Herring & Roydan Styles
£8 Buy Tickets
Singer-songwriter Garron Frith's country rock songs have gained him high praise. For this concert he is joined by Manchester acoustic folk artists John Herring and Roydan Styles.
Thursday 25 March 7.30pm
Echoes of Eva Cassidy
Performed by Sheila Gott
£12.50
An inspirational and uplifting evening of music, in aid of Bury Cancer Support Centre. Paying tribute to the enchanting voice of Eva Cassidy is one of the UK's top session singers and vocal coach Sheila Gott.
Friday 26 March 8pm
An Evening with Chumbawamba
and O'Hooley & Tidow
£12 | £10 Concession | £10 Members Buy Tickets
Chumbawamba take to the stage once more to celebrate the release of their new album ABCDEFG. Armed with acoustic guitars, accordion and trumpet, five-part harmonies, a bucketful of attitude, the new songs cover such diverse topics as the wearing of iPods in public places, censorship of music under repressive regimes, the power of the voice and Simon Cowell's come-uppance.
They are joined on the tour by fellow No Masters artists O'Hooley (Unthanks) and Tidow; dapper-suited gentlewomen with a wryly observant, melancholic and sometimes uncomfortable take on life. The pair create their very own brand of contemporary folk song, with stark and beautiful piano playing. They will be playing songs from their new album, Silent June.
Saturday 3 April 9pm
The Hobopop Trio
£8 Buy Tickets
The Hobopop Trio adds to the distinctive and accomplished duo of Kirsty McGee and Mat Martin the quirky and inspired double bass of Nick Blacka (Aim, Mrs Columbo). Add dimensions of jazz and rockabilly to McGee's already exceptional rootsy songwriting and Martin's sensitive banjo and guitar playing; shading and colouring the songs with grainy 'hobopop' style.
Saturday 17 April 8pm
Nearly Dan
£10 Advance | £12 Door
This event has been rescheduled, and will now take place on November 13.
Standing event.
Thursday 29 April 8pm
The Reasoning
Supported by Morpheus Rising
£10 Advance Buy Tickets
The Reasoning are a Cardiff-based seven-piece rock band, formed in 2005. The band features the song-writing talents of Matthew Cohen (bass), Dylan Thompson (lead guitar/lead vocals) and Rachel Cohen (lead vocals) - the latter having been voted Best Female Vocalist by the UK's Classic Rock Society for an unprecedented four consecutive years. Following the recruitment of guitarist Owain Roberts in 2008, a brand new line-up was established in 2009, featuring Jake Bradford-Sharp (drums), Maria Owen (acoustic guitar/vocals) and Tony Turrell (keyboards/vocals), who complete this outstanding group of experienced musicians.
With this recent recruitment, professional horizons for The Reasoning are very bright indeed, and it is with great excitement that the band embark upon this next stage of their increasingly successful musical journey.
Promoted by Comet Music and Cathedral Management
Standing event.
Friday 7 May 8pm
Chuck Prophet and The Mission Express
A Mr Kite Benefit
£14 Buy Tickets
The ex Green on Red guitarist has established himself as one of the most passionate and innovative artists to emerge from the ashes of the alt.country boom. At the heart of his music is classic, simple songwriting with a strong message, which has led to comparisons with Neil Young.
Saturday 13 November 8pm
Nearly Dan
£10 Advance | £12 Door
Less tribute and more homage to jazz-influenced best sellers Steely Dan, Nearly Dan is saviour to the legions of Dan fans. The band's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes, a testament to hours of rehearsal and a great deal of talent. They return to the Met following a sell out show last year.
Standing event.