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Hot Club of Cowtown

Hot Club of Cowtown's joyful sound blends the traditional western-swing of the American southwest with European hot jazz influences of the same era.

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The Pitmen Poets

A celebration of north-east England's coal mining tradition in an evening of music, song and spoken word. Featuring Billy Mitchell, Bob Fox, Benny Graham, and Jez Lowe.

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Hourglass: The Music of James Taylor

The Ben Cox Band perform songs by Grammy award winning American singer songwriter James Taylor, including How Sweet it is, Mexico, Sweet Baby James, Carolina On My Mind and many more.

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Hugh Cornwell Electric

Hugh Cornwell, the songwriter behind The Stranglers, comes to The Met with a storming set of his iconic hits.

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Music classes and workshops

Don’t just watch – take part! Learn to sing or play an instrument at one of The Met’s music workshops.

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Ian Siegal: Solo and Unplugged

Europe’s favourite contemporary bluesman returns to The Met.

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The Christians

The Christians return to The Met to play their back catalogue and songs selected from their latest album.

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Metro Jazz Winter Concert

The Met’s community jazz orchestra, led by acclaimed saxophonist Munch Manship, perform a highly seasoned mix of the best foot-tapping jazz.

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  • Sat 23 Nov 8:00 PM

Los Pacaminos feat. Paul Young

Los Pacaminos play the very best in Tex Mex Border music, from The Texas Tornadoes and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and even Roy Orbison.

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Discover new music at The Met

Be part of the new music scene. Discover emerging bands and under-the-radar artists at The Met; a proudly independent venue.

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  • Fri 29 Nov 8:00 PM

China Crisis

The RETROspective tour sees China Crisis perform songs from all of their seven studio albums.

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Graham Parker

One of the UK's most distinguished and original songwriters, best known as lead singer of Graham and The Rumour who preceded punk rock and new wave.

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Richard Shindell

An expatriate New Yorker now living in Argentina, Richard Shindell is a meticulous craftsman of songs.

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Rachel Sermanni

Rachel Sermanni returns with songs from her new album So It Turns.

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Nearly Dan: The spirit and sound of Steely Dan

Nearly Dan promise all the Steely Dan favourites in a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from Countdown to Ecstasy, The Royal Scam, Aja, Gaucho and more.

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The Albion Christmas Band

Traditional English Christmas songs, music and lighthearted fun from Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicol, Kellie While and Simon Care.

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Black Cacti Presents: The Luka State

The Luka State's live show will leave you wondering how they’re still the UK’s best kept secret.

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The Lock In “Christmas Carol”

Half gig, half dance show and half panto! Join the BBC Award Winning team of musicians and dancers for 150% of the very best festive live music, song and dance!

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Fara: Christmas Tour

Fara present a medley of Christmas music, and some original songs and tunes with a Christmas twist, providing you with a lot to celebrate this festive season.

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Murder and Music on the Menu

Engage2Stage and RNIB Connect North West invite you to an evening of murder, mystery and music.

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St Agnes Fountain

St Agnes Fountain come together for one month of the year to perform “rhythmed-up” carols and Christmas music, interspersed with laughter and spoken word.

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  • Sat 11 Jan 8:00 PM

IQ

One of the world’s leading progressive rock bands, IQ are known for their passionate music and dramatic live presentations.

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Paul Jones and Dave Kelly

Founder members of The Blues Band, what Paul Jones and Dave Kelly don't know about the blues can be written on a pinhead.

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Edwina Hayes

Edwina Hayes’ beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-Americana.

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Ga Ga – A Tribute to Queen

No wigs, no make-up and definitely no false moustaches - just a host of massive Queen songs played like they were meant to be.

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Martyn Joseph

Intelligent and enlightened songs from a mesmerizing live performer who has been compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews.

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Jean Genie

Jean Genie performs all of David Bowie's greatest hits.

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Della Mae

Nashville-based string band Della Mae are a charismatic live act featuring some of the finest players in bluegrass, Americana and beyond.

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The Seven Brave Tractor Drivers

Local Bury band The Seven Brave Tractor Drivers play a concert in aid of the Bury Cancer Support Centre

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Turin Brakes Acoustic

The estimable London four-piece Turin Brakes comes to The Met as part of their UK Acoustic Tour.

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An Evening with Sam Baker

Sam Baker returns to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the release of his classic album Mercy. A Mr Kite Benefit.

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Mat Walklate and Alex Haynes

Mat Walklate and Alex Haynes come together to create fresh and relevant songs which expand British blues into new territory.

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The Jerseys – Oh What A Nite!

Join Oh What A Nite! as we celebrate the timeless music of the one-hundred-million album selling Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

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Flats and Sharps

Flats and Sharps are a four-piece bluegrass outfit from Penzance, Cornwall.

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Steve Knightley

Best known for his role in Show of Hands with Phil Beer, Steve Knightley returns to The Met to reveal his skills in song writing.

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Bootleg Blondie

Bootleg Blondie is the official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band and the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGBs in New York City before its demise in 2006.

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Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle

Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle return with their own special blend of top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.

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A Spoonful of Julie: a tribute to Julie Andrews

Soprano Nicola Mills sings the songs of the practically perfect Dame Julie Andrews in this memorable tribute.

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The Manfreds

Fifty-five years on from their 1960s heyday, The Manfreds return to perform their hits.

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Yorkston Thorne Khan

Folk meets jazz and Indian classical music in this remarkable collaboration between James Yorkston, Jon Thorne and Suhail Yusuf Khan.

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The Lancashire Hotpots: Beerhemian Rhapsody Tour

The kings of musical comedy are back to bring you another night of madcap music and laughs!

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Elles Bailey

Bristol based blues singer-songwriter Elles Bailey returns to The Met.

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Daoirí Farrell

Daoirí Farrell is one of most important folk singers to come out of Ireland in recent years.

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The Blockheads

Starting as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are the band that brought you Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, plus many others.

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G2 Definitive Genesis

G2 perform classic 1970's Genesis from the 'Seconds Out' era and earlier Gabriel years.

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Guy Tortora Band

California-born blues, roots and americana singer-songwriter Guy Tortora comes to The Met.

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Jesus Christ Superstar

The award winning PADOS Youth Theatre are thrilled to be celebrating their thirtieth anniversary with this production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Rachael McShane and the Cartographers

Best known as a member of Bellowhead, singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player comes to The Met with her new band Rachael McShane and the Cartographers.

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Bernard Wrigley

Bernard Wrigley (known as The Bolton Bullfrog) comes to The Met to perform his unique blend of songs, stories, monologues, very silly one verse poems and guitar playing.

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Strangefish

Six-piece Manchester progressive rock band Strangefish come to The Met with songs from their new album The Spotlight Effect.

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Calan

Welsh folk supergroup Calan return with their trademark brand of high-energy routines, verve and raw excitement.

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The Springsteen Sessions

Seven top quality players, covering over four decades of Springsteen.

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Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman

One of the most intriguing, uninhibited and popular duos on the British folk scene.

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Danni Nicholls

Acclaimed UK Americana singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls comes to The Met for her first headline show.

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Desperado (Eagles Tribute)

A two hour journey through your favourite Eagles songs from their first beginnings to their final album.

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Hue and Cry

Hue and Cry return to The Met following their sell-out show in June 2019.

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Daphne’s Flight

Combining five of the finest singer-songwriters of their generation, Daphne’s Flight captivate with complex harmony arrangements, unbridled energy and the infectious joy of performing together.

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That Joe Payne

Award-winning singer-songwriter That Joe Payne returns to The Met, showcasing his debut solo album with an audio-visual extravaganza, accompanied by his full band.

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Clare Teal Trio

A celebration of one hundred years of pop music with award-winning jazz vocalist Clare Teal and her trio.

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Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita with special guests Vishtèn

In September 2019, Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita travelled to Prince Edward Island on...

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The Secret Sisters

Grammy-nominated duo The Secret Sisters arrive with their fourth album Saturn Return which grapples with love and loss.

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Livewire: The AC/DC Show

The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to AC/DC returns to The Met.

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Grace Petrie and The Resistance Band

Grace Petrie returns with her uniquely warm and witty take on life, love and politics.

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Pink Floydian in concert

One of the finest and most authentic Pink Floyd tributes in the UK.

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