Latest events on sale #8
First Thursday Comedy Club
A hilarious evening featuring the cream of comedy talent on the first Thursday of every month. This month features Paul Tonkinson - as seen on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and much, much more... , Gerry K - Back by demand! Oldham lad Dom Woodward plus up-and-coming-star Sam Harland.
A First Thursday Comedy Club event.
Jake Morley
Jake Morley is a remarkable singer-songwriter who plays guitar across his lap and slaps, taps, plucks and picks the instrument to produce a sound like no-one else. His instrumental skill is combined with masterly writing, crafting songs that are both engaging and instantly memorable. He has just released his first album to great acclaim.
Beverley Craven
Singer/songwriter Beverley Craven is probably best known for her 1991 hits Promise Me and Holding On and her multi-million selling debut album.
Now Beverley is back on the road with a 'stripped down and laid bare' duo line-up, featuring her superlative saxophone player (who admits to feeling very exposed!). Currently working on her forthcoming acoustic album, she will be performing songs about life, love, liberation and libido... This is guaranteed to be an evening of stunning musicianship coupled with poignant sentiments & a sharp wit.
Thursday 16
February 7.45pm
Friday 17
February 7.45pm
Saturday 18
February 1.30pm
£45 Weekend Ticket
£32 Saturday Day Ticket
Big Whistle Festival
The Big Whistle Festival returns this February for more folk gigs and workshops with the humble tin whistle at its core.
Big Whistle 2012 will feature headliners Kan, Breabach, Ross Ainslie, Tim Edey and Bredan Power and Treacherous Orchestra.
WEEKEND TICKET Grab yourself a bargain and get a weekend ticket for 45 pounds! The ticket will include full access to all Big Whistle Festival workshops and shows.
SATURDAY DAY TICKET If you are unable to attend the whole Big Whistle Festival but are still eager to see all of Saturday's concerts, grab yourself a bargain by purchasing a Saturday Day Ticket. For just 32 pounds you gain admission to Brebach at 1.30pm, Tim Edey and Brendan Power at 3.30pm, Ross Ainslie Duo at 7pm and The Treacherous Orchestra at 9pm.
Please contact Box Office on 0161 761 2216 to book either the Weekend Ticket or the Saturday Day Ticket so we can allocate your seats for the performances.
A Big Whistle Festival event.
Kan
A perfect blend of Flook and Lau!
Brian Finnegan and Aidan O'Rourke, front men with two of the most revered bands ever to have thrilled the folk scene, join forces with Ian Stephenson on guitar and Jim Goodwin on drums to create an enthralling and beautiful new sound.
A Big Whistle Festival event.
Breabach
Scottish firebrands Breabach are one of the most talked about bands on the folk scene. Their innovative Celtic style shows flare, excitement and diversity rarely seen from such a young group.
"The phenomenon that is Breabach hit the stage like a highland army advancing out of the mountain mist... Frighteningly young to be this accomplished"
Eric Worrall
A Big Whistle Festival event.
Treacherous Orchestra
Treacherous Orchestra are a turbo-charged thirteen-piece supergroup comprising some of Scotland's finest young instrumentalists.
The band features past and present members of Salsa Celtica, the Peatbog Faeries, Old Blind Dogs, Session A9 and Box Club (to name but a few).
Their astounding musicianship combines with ferocious energy and sophisticated musical arrangements with explosive results, earning them a fearsome reputation as an incendiary live act.
A Big Whistle Festival event.
The Ross Ainslie Duo
A new star of Celtic music and a Met regular, piper Ross Ainslie is making a real name for himself on the folk scene playing with bands such as Salsa Celtica and Treacherous Orchestra. Ross plays a fine mix of original and traditional tunes.
Ross is joined at The Met by guitarist Ali Hutton.
A Big Whistle Festival event.
Home Service
Home Service was the greatest British folk rock band of the eighties. Formed out of the ashes of The Albion Band, for a few short years they burned bright, singing passionate political songs that exposed the rotten heart of Thatcher's Britain. They recorded three great albums, still beloved by fans, climaxing with the iconic Happy Jack. And then they stopped.
Now, three decades later, Home Service are back. Surviving members John Tams, Graeme Taylor, Steve King, Jon Davie, Michael Gregory, Paul Archibald, Roger Williams and Andy Findon have reunited to promote Live 1986, a new album of previously unheard live recordings. Just as powerful and committed as ever, Home Service are back in business.
A Mr Kite Benefits event.
Gretchen Peters
Gretchen Peters is a singer-songwriter who is critically acclaimed by press and fans alike. She's written hits for Martina McBride, Etta James and Neil Diamond amongst others. She has also won the Country Music Association Song Of The Year award.
This event is sold out. Call The Met on 0161 761 2216 or click the button below to join the waiting list for ticket returns.
A Mr Kite Benefits event.