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Blues Guitarist Ian Siegal Returns to The Met

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:10:54 +0000

The Met welcomes blues guitarist Ian Siegal on Saturday 13 September at 8pm.

Charismatic, massively talented and as ruggedly handsome as they come, Ian Siegal is one of the most revered Blues performers in Britain. His 2007 CD Swagger was Mojo’s no.2 Blues CD worldwide.

Whether fronting his band or sitting on a stool with an old resonator guitar, Siegal’s live performances are captivating. He plays powerful urban blues. “The man is a star. Period,” is how one reviewer described Siegal after an appearance at London’s renowned Jazz Cafe as the special guest of Pinetop Perkins and the Muddy Waters Blues Band.

His previous release in 2005, Meat & Potatoes was described by Mojo as “one of the most inventive blues recordings ever made by a British artist.” He also received album of the year from Blues Matters. He is one of only two living British artists to be given the highest rating in the Penguin Book of Blues.

Ian has toured with the likes of Phil Guy, Sugar Blue, Nappy Brown, Eddie Kirkland, Catfish Keith and Jimmie Vaughan. His mean and moody live performances have gained him a reputation as one of the world’s finest blues artists.

“Make way for a new British blues Invasion spearheaded by Ian Siegal.” BLUESWAX

Tickets are £10 and the performance starts at 8pm. Guarantee your place now by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.
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Chicago Diva Angela Brown to play The Met

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:22:38 +0000

The Met welcomes Chicago diva, Angela Brown and the Mighty 45s on Friday 5 September at 8pm.

Angela Brown’s superior vocal artistry combines with the outstanding musical abilities of The Mighty 45s to produce a compelling act that is hailed as the hottest live blues, soul and gospel show to be seen outside Chicago!

Always a hit at British blues festivals she’s proved that her ranking alongside Etta James and Koko Taylor is fully justified. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Angela began her musical career by singing gospel music in church. She was dubbed “the Bessie Smith of the 80s’, a deserved title given her strong renditions of vaudeville blues material.

Angela Brown is a classy, powerful fusion of musical talent, performing a seamless mix of blues, soul, rock and jazz in her subtle but hard-hitting style. Angela has the ‘.. sort of voice that, fully unleashed, could strip Ronseal off your floorboard!” (The Sunday Times).

Angela has been voted Overseas Female Artist of the Year and her album Thinking out Loud was runner up as the UK album of the Year in 2000.

Tickets are £14 or £10 concession and the performance starts at 8pm. Guarantee your place now by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.
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Guitar Genius Gordon Giltrap to Play The Met

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:58:53 +0000

The Met welcomes guitar genius Gordon Giltrap on Thursday 4 September at 8pm.

After teaching himself to play the guitar at the tender age of nine, Giltrap has become a true guitar great. He came second only to Eric Clapton in Guitar Magazine’s tenth anniversary poll, and his music has been famously used by the BBC’s Holiday programme and other commercial TV.

Over the years, Gordon has worked with an amazingly broad range of artists, from rock musicians such as Brian May, Rick Wakeman and Midge Ure to the jazz virtuoso Martin Taylor. In 1996, Gordon realised a dream of playing guitar alongside Cliff Richard, on stage in Cliff’s West End musical Heathcliff. Giltrap continues to grace the music business with a dedication to his craft and an overwhelming affection for his audience.

“Gordon’s astonishing technique comprises of elements of all musical genres and transcends barriers of style and taste.” Cadizmusic

“Music with a smile on its face from a man in love with his arts form.”
Routes Music

Family Friendly Film Festival Comes to The Met!

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:10:57 +0000

The Family Friendly Film Festival comes to The Met on Saturday 16 August from 11am with a great day of animation and activities including FREE screenings that promise to keep the kids entertained whatever the weather!

Join in with a whole range of movie-related mayhem and entertain the little monsters with Stories on Screen. Celebrating the National Year of Reading, these six fantastic films inspired by children’s books feature the classic story, Where the Wild Things Are. Kids are also invited to take part in the very special mask making workshop led by Horse and Bamboo Theatre, so they can become a wild thing too! Don’t forget to look out for the special monster colouring in sheets to take home.

Featuring The Librarian From The Black Lagoon, Harry The Dirty Dog, Wallace’s Lists, The Beast of Monsieur Rancine, Roberto The Insect Architect and Where The Wild Things Are. There will be two times for Stories on Screen, 11am & 2.30pm. Screenings will last an hour and are suitable for children aged 4-8 years. Tickets are free and booking is strongly advised.

Children also get the opportunity to take part in the very special mask making workshop led by the award winning Horse and Bamboo Theatre. Learn how to make and decorate animal masks so you can join in and be a wild thing too!

The workshop will take place at 1pm and will last one hour. Tickets are £2.

Advance booking is required as all events have a very limited capacity. Book through Quay tickets 0870 4280785 or online www.themet.biz or call the Met ticket office on 0161 761 2216.

The family friendly film festival from Friday 8 to Sunday 17 August at venues all over Manchester. For more information go to www.familyfriendly.org.uk

More about Stories on Screen…

The Librarian From The Black Lagoon, Mike Thaler
When the class plans to visit the library for the first time, the students prepare themselves for the worst - a dark dungeon run by monsters who laminate children if they even whisper… what will it really be like?

Harry The Dirty Dog, Gene Zion
Harry, the white little dog with black spots, runs away before bathtime and plays outside until he turns into a black dog with white spots… will his family still know who he is when he gets back home?!

Wallace’s Lists, Barbara Bottner & Gerald Kruglik
Wallace can do almost anything, as long as he has it on his list. Then he meets a new neighbour, Albert, who loves music and adventure, and Wallace discovers a wonderful world that he and his list had not anticipated.

The Beast of Monsieur Rancine, Tomi Ungerer
A suspicious pear-thieving beast becomes fast friends with a lonely man who proudly presents him to the prestigious Academy of Sciences.

Roberto The Insect Architect, Nina Laden
Roberto the termite has wanted to be an architect since he was little. What will happen when he travels to the big city to follow his dreams?

Where The Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak
After Max misbehaves, he is sent to his room without any supper. While he is there, his imagination takes him far, far away to the land where the Wild Things live…

17 Hippies Kick off Autumn Season AT The Met!

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:29:16 +0000

The Met welcomes Berlin’s 17 Hippies to kick off the autumn season on Saturday 31 August at 8pm.

A group of 13 talented, (non-hippy) musicians who weave Eastern melodies, Balkan rhythms, French chanson, Anglo song writing, Cajun tunes, all perfectly blended together, creating their own unique Berlin style of pop music. They also sing in German, English and French.
The musicians’ musical backgrounds reveal influences from rock-pop to classical and jazz, which is reflected in the instruments they play: accordion, trombone, trumpet, violin, cello, woodwinds, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, Irish bouzouki, guitar, double bass, Indian harmonium and more …
“… the 17 HIPPIES are one of the most exciting band that exist in Germany today.” Rolling Stone
The band has had a number of hits across Germany and France and are already amassing new fans with every gig across the UK.
“The 17 Hippies are ridiculously underrated. They should be in the front rank of European world music artists …”

Autumn Season at The Met

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:34:51 +0000

The Met’s autumn season is coming very soon and is packed with a wide range of folk, blues, rock, comedy from new and familiar artists and of course some fantastic theatre for all the family.

We welcome a fine array of folk artists including new material from Eliza Carthy, Cara Dillon, Tom Russell and Michael McGoldrick; Kris Drever, John McCusker and Roddy Woomble bring their innovative new project to The Met; and Mawkin:Causley, the combination of Folk Award nominees Mawkin with up and coming folkser Jim Causley perform their new material.

The legendary Blues Band and the unmissable Aynsley Lister return in the autumn alongside legends such as Buddy Whittington. Rock legend Jan Akkerman of Focus returns with his solo project and the Hot Club of Cow Town play The Met for the first time with their unique fusion of genres.

There’s laughter from our monthly First Thursday Comedy Club and we also welcome comedy legend Neil Innes and Fatso, with the original band line up on a 30th anniversary tour. If you’re after some funny folk, don’t miss the Lancashire Hotpots and their unique take on modern life.

We welcome some amazing theatre including Reform who return with John Godber’s classic show Bouncers and 20 Stories High perform their brand new play Babul and the Blue Bear.

Interactive and highly enjoyable kids shows such as Watch the Birdy from Lyngo Theatre Company, The Selfish Giant from Image Theatre Company and Rapunzel from the Theatre of Widdershins will make sure the kids are entertained throughout the October half term.

The highlight of the year is our Christmas show, the amazing In The Shadow of Trees by Horse and Bamboo Theatre. Winner of Best New Play at the 2006 MEN Theatre Awards, this is an opportunity to see something truly magical this Christmas.

Tickets for each show vary. The web site is currently being updated and the new brochure is due for release next month. Visit The Met website www.themet.biz and sign up to the e-mail newsletter to keep up to date with all the new shows.
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Californian Country Star Eve Selis Returns to The Met

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:06:43 +0000

The Met welcomes San Diego’s queen of Americana, Eve Selis on Saturday 26 July at 8pm.

Winner of Best Americana Artist in the 2003 San Diego Music Awards, Eve blends many styles of American music into a high calibre cocktail topped off with a splash of her delicious ‘lemonade and whiskey’ voice.

“One of the best shows I’ve ever seen in the U.K.” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2

Regularly lauded by critics as nothing short of a masterpiece, her vocals are passionate, melodic, raspy and sweet. Take a solid foundation of hard-hitting rock-n-roll, and layer soaring pop melodies, and a dash of alt-country twang and you’ve got Eve’s brand of infectious Roadhouse Rock.

Not only is Eve talented, but her generosity has been officially recognised by the San Diego Government, naming the 31 May an Eve Selis day in thanks for all the benefits, fundraisers and charity events she performs every year.

Eve is currently the cover star of top UK country magazine Maverick.

Tickets for the show are £12, £10 concessions. Guarantee your place now for this fantastic artist by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.
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Tribute The Jamm play classics from Weller’s Original Band

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:31:43 +0000

Tribute band The Jamm play all the classics from the original band at The Met on Thursday 24 July at 8pm.

The Jam may have ‘Beat Surrendered’ in 1982, but you can still relive the excitement, feel the energy and power of a real live show with The Jamm, without doubt the most authentic and true tribute in the World.

The Jamm have continuously been delighting fans of Paul Weller’s original group in sell out performances. Proving time and again what power the original music had and that the quality of The Jamm show remains unsurpassed.

The Jam sadly played their last gig in 1982 leaving many thousands of fans dreaming of the day when the band would reform. This was not to be. This tribute show, backed by the experience of over 2000 live performances, will take you back in time when ‘Fire’ & ‘Skill’ ruled the charts and a youth culture identified with the lyrics and energy of a band that reflected their own lives.

This show with over 30 songs packed into a high energy, authentic performance continues to draw crowds old and new, young and old. Featuring classics such as Going Underground & Down at the Tube Station at Midnight, this is an evening of guaranteed entertainment!

Tickets for the show are £10 advance and £12 on the door. The show starts at 8pm. Guarantee your place now by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.
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Urban Moves Brings Dance to the Streets of Bury

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:28:11 +0000

The second Urban Moves Dance Festival 2008 presents two free outdoor dance performances, on Friday 25th July at 1pm in Kay Gardens, Bury.

Bringing a unique blend of dance and spectacle to celebrate the cityscape and architecture of Manchester, at this year’s performances you’ll find a fascinating mix of styles and some romance, humour and powerful, pounding sounds.

The performances kick off in Kay Gardens, right here in Bury. At 1pm Dance in Tension presents Point of Synthesis, a high energy piece from the Liverpool trio, the show is a modern and fresh combination of several different dance styles - flamenco, kung fu, contemporary and street dance meld together to create cultural fusion!

At 1.30pm Madrid’s Provisional Danza presents Calle 4, a romantic and spectacular performance that features a climactic dance under water, courtesy of a fireman’s hose!

Urban Moves International Dance Festival runs from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July all over Manchester city centre. The festival is produced by Dance Initiative Greater Manchester with Manchester International Arts, (Streets Ahead, FEAST, Enchanted Evenings,).

For more information on the Bury performances please call The Met on 0161 761 7107.
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Australia’s Derrin Nauendorf Returns to The Met

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:33:33 +0000

The Met’s R & B club is proud to welcome Derrin Nauendorf on Friday 25 July at 8.30pm.

Having already wowed audiences a couple of years back, Derrin Nauendorf returns to The Met’s R & B Club.

Nauendorf is an Australian who blends different genres by combining guitar, voice and fantastic lyrics. His unique sound hinges on his powerful vocals and commanding acoustic guitar work.

His melting pot of roots ingredients - country blues, folk and original compositions - makes Derrin’s music difficult to pigeonhole but easy to appreciate. He has been compared to David Gray, Crowded House, Ryan Adams and other contemporary and classic roots performers.

This is an act borne on a compelling and unique synergy that is honest to the eye and ear, easy to love and impossible to hate.

Tickets for the show are £8, £6 concessions and the show starts at 8.30pm. Guarantee your place now by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.
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Theatre Group Stagecoach Raise Funds For The Met

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:59:44 +0000

Stars R Us, the three date Stagecoach musical extravaganza was held at The Met last weekend and raised over six thousand pounds to aid the venue’s work with young people in the borough.

Stars R Us featured the 130 Stagecoach members of Bury and Bolton who all donated time and effort to perform a three night show. The Met will use the money to support its various weekly workshops, which cover dance, singing, acting and drumming, all of which are open to all ages each week.

David Agnew, Director of The Met comments, “The Met organises many weekly workshops which last year attracted over seven thousand people. As the demand for these workshops continues to grow, we aim to meet this demand with new and varied groups.

“The money raised by Stagecoach will not only ensure that these young people have somewhere to practice and perform for years to come, but it also gives much needed support to our other workshops and ensures that the young people of the borough have somewhere to learn exciting new activities.”

Stagecoach helps six to sixteen year olds with stars in their eyes and helps them sense the fun, excitement and drama that surround performing arts. Working as part of a group, students are able to stretch themselves and develop their ability, which also helps them increase their confidence as young adults.

The Met is a charity and arts venue that runs weekly workshops alongside a busy programme of music, theatre and comedy events throughout the year. For more information please call 0161 761 7107 or go to the web site at www.themet.biz
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US Blues Singer Lisa Mills to Play The Met

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:32:33 +0000

The Met welcomes US blues singer Lisa Mills on Friday 18 July at 8pm.

Lisa Mills is an incredibly gifted singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Born and raised in Mississippi, she is well grounded in her blues based, soulfully delivered original music. Her raspy voice has an unbelievable range that is shared by few, and she has been compared to talented musicians such as Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin, Etta James, and others

Lisa has recently been recording with the UK band The Big Town Playboys for their new album along with Jeff Beck, Andy Fairweather-Low, Robert Plant and Jools Holland. The album, By Invitation Only, is out this year.

“You should all check her out, she has a wonderful voice” Robert Plant.

Lisa has toured all the big festivals including Glastonbury and played with big name artists all over Europe. The date at the Met is part of a large UK tour.

Tickets for the show are £12, £10 concessions. Guarantee your place now for the final show by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.
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Robin Ince Plays Final Date of Monthly Residency

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:36:30 +0000

The Met welcomes back multiple award- winning TV and radio comedian Robin Ince for the final date of his residency on Thursday 17 July at 8pm.

Robin Ince, has been resident at The Met since March, working out material for his brand new show Propaganda and Tittletattle, taking his perennial obsessions of science, literature, bad journalism and unusual animal facts to an even higher level than previously imaginable.

“thoughtful, provocative and very funny” The Times

You’ve probably seen Robin on TV or in one of his regular appearances on BBC Radio 4 shows such as The Now Show, The Personality Test, Banter, Loose Ends and Crimes Against Music, and often appears on TV shows like Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Mock The Week. In addition to this, he has written countless Bafta and Sony Award-nominated shows, and was the writer of film festival favourite Razzle Dazzle, starring Ben Miller and Paul Mercurio.

“a supremely sardonic comedian … wry, intelligent and cruel” Evening Standard

Robin is a former winner of the TimeOut Comedy Award, twice winner of Chortle Awards and was nominated in the Best Live Show category of the British Comedy Awards.

Tickets for the show are £7, £5 concessions. Guarantee your place now for the final show by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.
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Bury Student Wins Grant for Bury Youth Dance Company

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:27:45 +0000

Rebecca Bolton, a Year 11 pupil from Woodhey High School, has successfully applied to the Bury Youth Opportunity Fund for almost £3,000 funding for Bury Youth Dance Company based at The Met.

The group have received £2925 from the fund which will go towards space hire for the weekly rehearsals at The Met, costumes and transport to and from for the companie’s various performances across Greater Manchester. The money will also fund the group’s next performance at this years Liverpool Carnival of Cultures parade on Saturday 2nd August.

This money will help to secure the company for a further 12 months.
Bury Youth Dance Company aims to serve young people aged 13-18 years old who are interested in dance. This is the only contemporary dance company in Bury, and gives young people the opportunity to be part of a performance group.

The group has taken part in the Dance Initiative Greater Manchester Showcase at the Lowry 2 years running and performed at Spiral Dance’s showcase in Rochdale along with performances within local high schools in Bury.

For more information about the group please call The Met on 0161 761 7107.
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Whiskycats to Perform at The Met this Summer

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:00:43 +0000

The Met welcomes Manchester favourites the Whiskycats on Saturday July 12 at 8.30pm.

Described as an alternative blend of gypsy-swing, skiffle, ska and rock, Whiskycats music is enough to whip any audience into a frenzy. The band defies the normal pop-critic explanation and the mix of musical genres has one single aim: to get you dancing!

Whiskycats is widely considered as one of the most exciting and original live acts around following their relentless gigging across the country. Live, they have been compared to Brazilian street carnivals - an explosion of colour, noise and spectacle where any reserved behaviour is strictly not permitted.

“Manchester might be laden with music festivals of late, but attend a typical gig by Whiskycats and you’re effectively witnessing an entire festival in itself.” Manchester Evening News

The rise of the band has been swift as their live shows have such a broad appeal.

“This is, by a country mile, the best record I’ve heard in three months…It’s done with humour, it’s done with style, it’s just joyful, it’s one of those records that just makes you smile.” BBC 6 Music’s Phil Jupitus

Don’t miss the opportunity to see this fantastic band on your doorstep! Tickets are £8, £6 concessions. Guarantee your place now by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.
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M6 Stages North West New Writing Talent

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:51:25 +0000

The Met welcomes Rochdale’s award winning M6 Theatre with Small Change, a collection of five monologues written by North West writers on Wednesday 9 July at 7pm.

M6 Theatre Company in Rochdale is one of the country’s leading young peoples’ theatre companies. The company consulted with over a hundred local teenagers to help them decide five winners of their prestigious monologue competition, Small Change.

Dot Wood (MBE) Artistic Director of M6 said, ” Teenagers are more astute than people give them credit for. They know what they like and it’s not always what you’d expect. This can be seen in the quality of the five powerful monologues that they selected, which range from issues such as internet grooming to domestic violence.”

The teenagers helped select five winning North-West based writers who each won prize money of £600 and will now see their monologues published and go on tour around the North West before going into schools to stimulate debate.

The monologues will be performed by North West based actors and will be directed by Chris Bridgman from North West Playwrights.

Small Change is in association with North West Playwrights and was funded by a special grant from Arts Council England. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this fantastic collection of new writing. Tickets are £4. Guarantee your place now by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.
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Bolton’s Andrea Glass Performs First Gig with New Band The Last Waltz at The Met

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:20:24 +0000

The Met welcomes Andrea Glass in her first gig with her new band The Last Waltz on Saturday 5 July at 8pm, celebrating the release of Andrea’s first single off her debut album, Stood Under Stars.

Born and raised in Bolton, Andrea describes her music as Americana soaked in Bolton rain. She has already wowed audiences at our monthly Winelight Club. Bittersweet songs and enchanting melodies, Andrea tells stories of love, desire, chance and misfortune.

“To arrive on the scene from nowhere and produce an album of quality material like this is quite extraordinary, this girl really is a name to look out for.” Maverick

Andrea will be performing songs from her debut album released earlier this year, Stood Under Stars. Featuring pedal steel guitar by American C&W legend Al Perkins and recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Kevin Montgomery, the album includes all her MySpace and You Tube favourites including the forthcoming single North Wind.

“It’s rare to find a new name emerging so fully formed.” Netrhythms

“a wonderful album” - Bob Harris BBC Radio 2

Don’t miss the opportunity to see this fantastic artist. Tickets are £8, £6 concessions. Guarantee your place now by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.
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The Met’s Jazz Orchestra, Metro Jazz to Perform with Two North West Legends!

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:11:14 +0000

The Met’s very own resident jazz orchestra, Metro Jazz is to perform with two North West legends, Neil Yates and Munch Manship on Friday 11 July at 8pm.

This very special performance features Neil Yates who has already had a very successful career as a London jazz and session musician. Described as “a true musical polymath” his music is a fresh and unforced new sound in jazz, deriving melodic and rhythmic intensity from Celtic music from his involvement with Edward II and successor e2K.

Yates was chosen for Serious Productions/Jerwood Foundation’s Take 5 Initiative 2006 and winner of the Jazz Services “Promoter’s Choice” Award 2006/07.
Munch Manship leads the group in their weekly sessions and teaches from massive expertise gained on the live circuit, bringing in just enough theory to help band members to develop their own jazz improvisation skills. He is firmly established as one of the most sought after soloists in jazz clubs throughout the country.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see these fantastic musicians. Tickets are £8 full price and £6 concessions. Guarantee your place now by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.

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Salsa Celtica Return to The Met

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:11:24 +0000

After their sell out show last year, Salsa Celtica return to The Met on Thursday 10 July at 8pm.

Blurring the boundaries between Salsa and Celtic sounds, Salsa Celtica fuse fiery, exuberant Latin rhythms with the whirl of Scottish folk music, tearing down the walls between musical genres with an irrepressible energy that leaves you gasping.

Founded in 1995, Salsa Celtica’s astonishing hybrid sound has generated rave reviews from concerts across the UK, Europe and the US. The band have released five albums, with 2003’s El Agua De La Vida gaining a prestigious Top Of The World award from World Music magazine Songlines. Their most recently album El Camino was released to rave reviews in March this year.

“The gypsy-jazz swing of twin fiddles, the croon of bagpipes and a wealth of brasswork play merry hell with those genre divides in a sound occasionally reminiscent of the mighty La Bottine Souriante” The Sunday Herald

“What gives Salsa Celtica an edge over the home-grown competition is the collision of South American exuberance and British folk roots. All in all, a clever way of freshening up a genre” The Sunday Times

Don’t miss the opportunity to see this fantastic band. Tickets are £15. Guarantee your place now by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.
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Stagecoach Theatre School Presents Stars R Us at The Met

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:00:05 +0000

The Met is showcasing the talents of one of its regular youth drama groups, Stagecoach, in a very special three date event, Stars R Us on Friday 27 June, Saturday 28 June and Sunday 29 June 7pm.

Stars R Us will be an evening of musical entertainment featuring an exciting mix of dance, drama and singing from the 130 Stagecoach members of Bury and Bolton. Stagecoach helps six to sixteen year olds with stars in their eyes and helps them sense the fun, excitement and drama that surround performing arts. Working as part of a group, students are able to stretch themselves and develop their ability, which also helps them increase their confidence as young adults.

The event will feature special guests The High Societies Adult Choir. Originally formed as backing singers for professional artists in the Bolton and Manchester areas, they have reformed especially for these charity performances.

Ruth Mauriello is the Principal for Bury and Bolton and has organised the event to raise money to help The Met continue its work with young people. Ruth comments,

“Stagecoach Bury is based at The Met every Sunday morning and the students and I decided to put on a show to raise funds for the theatre. The students were really keen to help and have been rehearsing very hard throughout the term. Stagecoach also celebrates its 20th Anniversary this month so this event promises to be extra special.”

Tickets are £15 full price or £10 for concessions. Guarantee your place now by calling the ticket office on 0161 761 2216, visit The Met website www.themet.biz or ring Quaytickets on 0844 815 4870.
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