Next at The Met
Thursday 9 July 7pm
Two Sides to every Story
FREE
Tickets on sale from Friday 3 July
Brandlesholme's Two Sides to every Story present a twenty minute play about the consequences of drug and alcohol misuse. There will also be a short film, free refreshments and quiz! Come along and see what the young people of Bury are doing for your community!
Thursday 9 July 8pm
Tanglefoot
£12 | £10 Concession | £10 Members Buy Tickets
Full-throated abandon - Canadian style!
We're devastated! This is going to be the final UK tour for Tanglefoot who have announced plans to disband at the end of 2009. Naturally it's going to be a huge, rompin' stompin' farewell tour. Great big harmony vocals, multi-instrumentals, stirring story songs with a human touch. If you've never seen Tanglefoot, do yourself a favour and catch them before it's too late. If you have seen them - you'll be reaching for the phone to book your tickets right now.
Friday 10 July 8pm
Rusholme Ruffians
£6 Advance | £8 Door Buy Tickets
Performing a range of well-loved covers in their own stripped down, acoustic style; focusing on Manchester classics from such bands as Oasis, The Smiths and Morrissey, Stone Roses and James. Rusholme Ruffians features Coronation Street's Ben Thompson as lead singer and rhythm guitarist.
Saturday 11 July 8pm
Not the only Gays in the Village
Presented by Bury LGBT
£10 | £7 Concession
Please Note: This event has been cancelled. Ticket holders should please contact The Met on 0161 761 2216 to obtain a refund.
Saturday 11 July 8pm
Lucie Silvas
supported by The Daylight Faded
£10 Buy Tickets
One of Britain's finest singer/songwriters, Lucie Silvas has had success all over Europe with several top ten singles and a platinum album. A gifted, versatile singer with the vocal range of Christina Aguilera and a striking song writing sensibility all of her own, she has written hit songs for the likes of Rachel Stevens, Gareth Gates, Liberty X and Will Young and dueted with such luminaries as Lionel Richie.
A natural performer, she has a sensitivity to emotion, melody and storytelling that belies her tender years. With such singular talent it is no surprise that Lucie counts Chris Martin and Burt Bacharach amongst others as fans.
A Winelight Sessions event.
Monday 13 July 7.30pm
The Golden Carp
The Marionnettes of Angouleme
£6 | £4 Concession Buy Tickets
Presented by Bury Metro Community Twinning Association, to celebrate fifty years of partnership between Bury and Angouleme.
A magical story about a poor fisherman, who one day returns a golden fish, that he found in his net, to the sea. But the fish has magical powers and is happy to reward the kindly fisherman. Unfortunately, the fisherman's wife takes advantage of the fish's generosity.
The Marionnettes of Angouleme last visited Bury in 2000 when they played to full houses. This magical puppet show will enchant children; their Mums and Dads and their Grandparents.
The second part of the evening features Madame Ginesa Pina, Soprano accompanied by Mr John Ratcliffe supported by local group The Dodgers.
Thursday 16 July 8pm
Nicol and Cool
£12 | £10 Concession | £10 Members Buy Tickets
Ken Nicol of Steeleye Span and Phil Cool, comedian and impressionist perform a night full of music that plucks the heartstrings and tickles the funny bone. Both mix their musical talent with a hint of comedy, also featuring a range of Phil's brilliant musical impressions.
Friday 17 July 8.30pm
Dave Arcari
£8 | £6 Concession | £6 Members Buy Tickets
Slide guitarist and songwriter Dave Arcari's alt blues sound owes as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as it does to pre-war Delta blues. Dave has just released his fifth solo album and been on tour with Seasick Steve, Alabama 3 and Jon Spencer.
A Monthly R & B Club event.
Saturday 18 July 8pm
Ollie Austin All Star Band
Best of Friends Tour 2009
£12.50
Please Note: This event has been cancelled. Ticket holders should please contact The Met on 0161 761 2216 to obtain a refund.
Wednesday 22 July 8pm
Le Vent du Nord
£12 | £10 Concession Buy Tickets
Four singers and multiinstrumentalists, Le Vent du Nord (The North Wind) are at the vanguard of the Canadian music of Quebec.
In 2005 they were named North American Trad Artist of the Year, and have twice won Best Canadian Folk Album.
With fiddle, guitar, accordion, bass/hurdygurdy and vocal, they sing both original songs and those taken from the traditional repertoire in their native French.
Le Vent du Nord's music is both fresh and bound to tradition, but perhaps their greatest strength is an unmistakable stage presence: energetic, dynamic and generous, in touch with their audience and sure to delight them.
"Le Vent du Nord are one of the hippest exponents of Quebecois music. The quartet coaxed the crowd on to their feet.
" The Scotsman