Huggy and the Bears Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hi Staying in Manchester this weekend in town, going to Comedy store saturday night but wondered if there was anything to recommend tonight and any good music shops? Cheers, Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 If you like a bit of "fusion", the drummer in my band's doing a set at Matt & Phred's jazz club. Four piece outfit......sax, guitar, bass, drums. Saw them on Weds night and really enjoyed it. A bit of Billy Cobham, some Chick Corea, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Don't forget your brolly and wet weather clothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) I'd advise strongly against staying in Manchester at all if possible. However, if the stay is non-negotiable, you could do worse than a trip to: (i) Music Ground (on Oxford Road opp. the BBC building) (ii) Dawsons (music shop - on Portland Street opp. Britannia Hotel) (iii) Rusholme for a fantastic curry - Rusholme is just past the University area - around 40 restaurants on Wilmslow Rd (a continuation of Oxford Rd - see above) - my personal favourite is the Punjab Tandoori - excellent Dosas, Paneer Tikka, and Shahi Paneer. Prices are extremely reasonable (iv) URBIS gallery space - nice bar on the seventh or eighth floor - expensive but exclusive booze and a great view over the city (v) Chinatown for the best value lunch in the city - lots of restaurants around George St and Faulkner St in the city centre offering a three course lunch for £5.50 (vi) my house to buy one of the lovely basses I'm selling (Fender Jazz '76; Fender Jazz Masterbuilt fretless; Sei Jazz 4?) Good luck - pack a big umbrella and a stab-proof vest. Cheers, Lozbass Edited March 27, 2009 by lozbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyJay Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 [quote name='lozbass' post='447102' date='Mar 27 2009, 12:15 PM']I'd advise strongly against staying in Manchester at all if possible. However, if the stay is non-negotiable, you could do worse than a trip to: (i) Music Ground (on Oxford Road opp. the BBC building) (ii) Dawsons (music shop - on Portland Street opp. Britannia Hotel) (iii) Rusholme for a fantastic curry - Rusholme is just past the University area - around 40 restaurants on Wilmslow Rd (a continuation of Oxford Rd - see above) - my personal favourite is the Punjab Tandoori - excellent Dosas, Paneer Tikka, and Shahi Paneer. Prices are extremely reasonable (iv) URBIS gallery space - nice bar on the seventh or eighth floor - expensive but exclusive booze and a great view over the city (v) Chinatown for the best value lunch in the city - lots of restaurants around George St and Faulkner St in the city centre offering a three course lunch for £5.50 (vi) my house to buy one of the lovely basses I'm selling (Fender Jazz '76; Fender Jazz Masterbuilt fretless; Sei Jazz 4?) Good luck - pack a big umbrella and a stab-proof vest. Cheers, Lozbass[/quote] You beat me to it! I was going to say "I recommend getting the f*ck out of Manchester"! In all seriousness however, I always seem to gravitate towards Oldham Street and the [b]Night and Day[/b] and [b]Dry Bar[/b]. Seen some wicked bands at both of those places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikefloyd Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 [quote name='Huggy and the Bears' post='447022' date='Mar 27 2009, 11:25 AM']anything to recommend tonight[/quote] Hard Rock Cafe normally have a covers band on a Friday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSlade07 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Have a pint in Mother Mac's and get a glimpse of what pubs used to be like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 [quote name='lozbass' post='447102' date='Mar 27 2009, 12:15 PM']I'd advise strongly against staying in Manchester at all if possible. However, if the stay is non-negotiable, you could do worse than a trip to: (i) Music Ground (on Oxford Road opp. the BBC building) (ii) Dawsons (music shop - on Portland Street opp. Britannia Hotel) (iii) Rusholme for a fantastic curry - Rusholme is just past the University area - around 40 restaurants on Wilmslow Rd (a continuation of Oxford Rd - see above) - my personal favourite is the Punjab Tandoori - excellent Dosas, Paneer Tikka, and Shahi Paneer. Prices are extremely reasonable (iv) URBIS gallery space - nice bar on the seventh or eighth floor - expensive but exclusive booze and a great view over the city (v) Chinatown for the best value lunch in the city - lots of restaurants around George St and Faulkner St in the city centre offering a three course lunch for £5.50 (vi) my house to buy one of the lovely basses I'm selling (Fender Jazz '76; Fender Jazz Masterbuilt fretless; Sei Jazz 4?) Good luck - pack a big umbrella and a stab-proof vest. Cheers, Lozbass[/quote] MB1. "You sure your not Gordon Burns?"......Brolly!...(Just in case!).... ....wearing a vest with shorts will definately get you noticed in the canal street area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Curry Mile..... my fave is "The Spicy Hut". Beware the rubber chicken however :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='447282' date='Mar 27 2009, 02:22 PM']Curry Mile..... my fave is "The Spicy Hut". Beware the rubber chicken however :-)[/quote] MB1. The Shahndar is rather good too!....No Rubber Chickens there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 [quote name='MB1' post='447297' date='Mar 27 2009, 02:32 PM']MB1. The Shahndar is rather good too!....No Rubber Chickens there! [/quote] My regular has been the Lal Qila. Started going in there when it first opened and was very sparsely decorated (and it was only 1 shop width - before they bought the place next door and knocked through). They do a luuuuuurvely Chicken Karahi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 d'yu know, I've lived near manc all my life, and never done the curry mile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Avoid music ground on oxford road. Go to Johnny Roadhouse instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 The Roadhouse sometimes have decent bands on. I do love Manchester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) Night & Day for 'Good'* bands Matt & Phreds for Jazz 42nd St for 'Cool' Indie Satan's Hollow for Punk and Metal Paradise Factory for Dance & Electro Tom's Chop House for Bitter Dan *Subject to personal preference Edited March 27, 2009 by DanOwens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 [quote name='Protium' post='447473' date='Mar 27 2009, 04:27 PM']Avoid music ground on oxford road. Go to Johnny Roadhouse instead [/quote] MB1. Do Both!....there on the same road!.....get a pastie from Greggs! ....Try Dawsons!...............Cuts to ball of crabgrass rolling down a dusty deserted western town! ......Maybe Not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 [quote name='DanOwens' post='447585' date='Mar 27 2009, 06:41 PM']Night & Day for 'Good'* bands Matt & Phreds for Jazz 42nd St for 'Cool' Indie Satan's Hollow for Punk and Metal Paradise Factory for Dance & Electro Tom's Chop House for Bitter Dan *Subject to personal preference[/quote] Paradise Factory's closed now I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 [quote name='MB1' post='447260' date='Mar 27 2009, 02:06 PM']....wearing a vest with shorts will definately get you noticed in the canal street area! [/quote] I did laugh when I heard someone had been crossing out the C on some of the street signs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 [quote name='Alun' post='448028' date='Mar 28 2009, 12:46 PM']I did laugh when I heard someone had been crossing out the C on some of the street signs [/quote] MB1. .....And the S's for a while it was known as " anal treet!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='447100' date='Mar 27 2009, 12:15 PM']Don't forget your brolly and wet weather clothing! [/quote] And your stab vest. This is Manchester we are talking about. Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 The OP Bop on Friday and then the Cellar Disco at the Union, followed by a kebab from Abduls. I went to University in Manchester 87 - 90. I found out in the last 2 weeks someone I knew in the first year went on to be the g&&&&&t in Radiohead. No skin of my nose I only do prog rock, Neil Young and alt-country. Now I'm watching Emimem mmm... and he's talkin' like a black man. WTF?????????? A Tipton accent would be more advised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 [quote name='Mr Fudge' post='448454' date='Mar 29 2009, 12:45 AM']The OP Bop on Friday and then the Cellar Disco at the Union, followed by a kebab from Abduls. I went to University in Manchester 87 - 90. I found out in the last 2 weeks someone I knew in the first year went on to be the g&&&&&t in Radiohead. No skin of my nose I only do prog rock, Neil Young and alt-country. Now I'm watching Emimem mmm... and he's talkin' like a black man. WTF?????????? A Tipton accent would be more advised [/quote] MB1. What You Talkin' 'Bout?...Willis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Guys, rather than me specifically advertise a business on here....just if anyone wants a place to stay in Manchester..... My wife owns a "Serviced Apartments" business in the centre of Manchester which can be rented for just one night or as long as you want. For those who don't know what serviced apartments are, just imagine booking into a hotel but getting a full apartment instead. So PM me and I'll forward contact details for you. Cheers, Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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