Operated by by sister company Rising Moon Productions, our dedicated events space can be used for theatre, comedy, live music, events and everything in between.
Events in April–May 2022
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Saturday Night Special: Tim O'Connor
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Saturday Night Special: Tim O'Connor
Tim O’Connor is a Singer Songwriter based in the French Alps who grew up musically in Manchester and of Irish origins.Tim has carved his own path and built a strong reputation as an independent Singer and songwriter and live performer.A Troubadour for the 21st century with an eclectic musical melting pot of songs. (Melodic,lyrical,Folky rock n roll) a cross cultural adventurer.Tim's Music is influenced by a myriad of musical styles woven into his insightful,heartfelt contemporary yet age old sounding songs, drawing influence from The Beatles, Dylan,Van Morrison, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash and traditional Irish Music.Tim has worked with many wonderful musicians including the late great Maartin Allcock (Fairport Convention, Robert Plant, Cat Stevens) and great fiddle player Andy Dinan and together released the album "Mancunia". He regularly plays with great Flute player Paul Daly and guitarist David Thom,He has performed and recorded with Mike McGoldrick, Arty McGlynn and supported Richard Thompson, Daby Toure and Martin Stephenson among many others. Tim has performed at many clubs, theatres and festivals all over Europe in the States,Brazil and New Zealand. He has a very organic approach to music and has followed his own musical inspiration.
"Really powerful songs" Mike Harding"great songs "Steve Coogan
"Tim is a great songwriter” Maartin Allcock
Brilliant Singer Songwriter “Martin Stephenson" -
Dreams of Decay
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Dreams of Decay
Dreams of Decay is a platform to showcase local DIY and experimental talent.
Presenting music performances from:Claire Welles One of Liverpool’s finest underground provocateurs. Fiercely singular in her approach to music yet with a musical nous you simply can’t teach. A long history of recording music, Claire has straddled almost every musical styling yet imbues her music with a rich melodic tendency which makes her experimental pop ease into your being over time. If you let it. https://clairewelles.bandcamp.com/
Freda Wallace Sound and performance artist working with non-musical instruments to create abrasive rhythmic scores. Described as Industrial Psychadelia. The most recent work, “Brutal Ephemeral” is a work specifically about the sewing machine and the dichotomy of the brutal but delicate. The industry and the intimacy. The women’s work (traditionally) aside the mass production of industry. https://fredawallace.livejournal.com/13560.html
ZimZum Granite dance with astrological synthesizers Experimental, industrial, techno, electronic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnEW0rmyD9I https://zimzum23.bandcamp.com/
Neon Eyes Tara and Miriam join forces as duo Neon Eyes to bring you the best selection of Italo Disco/Hi-Nrg/Cold Wave/Post Punk/New Wave and synth rarities.
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets: £5 Advance / £7 OTD
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Saturday Night Special: Seamus Og
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Saturday Night Special: Seamus Og
Seamus Og is an Irish singer songwriter hailing from Belfast. After releasing his first album Best Masala Tea, (2015) with double bassist Andy Patterson, they have now merged worlds with cellist, Awen Blandford and Anna McLuckie on clàrsach (harp) two very talented and established Welsh and Scottish musicians. This Manchester based quartet is a beautiful blend of instruments intertwined in rich harmonies, and stories full of heart, that will have you swept into a dream state and lingering on adventures taken, and mapping those to come.
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Ollie West & The Wildflowers
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Ollie West & The Wildflowers
Once upon a time, in March 2020, Ollie West announced a brand-new ensemble, Ollie West & The Wildflowers, who were going to take the world by storm with their new genre defying music that was grabbing the attention of national radio and fans across the country. Then, COVID happened, and that was that.
It's been a long two years for the band since then, involving several job changes, several haircuts, and a couple of quarter life crisis', but now the time has come to get back to doing what they were meant to. Armed with a brand-new sound and brand-new music, Ollie West & The Wildflowers will take the stage again at The Kings Arms' beautiful upstairs theatre. This is going to be an incredibly special night of live music with some lovely guests to be confirmed, don't miss out on tickets available now.
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Saturday Night Special: Mark Greer & Company LIVE
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Saturday Night Special: Mark Greer & Company LIVE
Clive Mellor's hard fought skill and chutzpah have made him the go -to harmonica player for a gang of heroes of Brit -pop, he's teamed up with his amigo from The Lonesome & Penniless Cowboys, Mark Greer for this great Saturday Night Special event.
Mark learnt slide guitar from a railway guard, aged 14, this is now his instrument of choice in repertoire encompassing, country, blues, gospel and glam rock. Andy Yates' erudite and insightful songs are backed by a fierce and determined rhythm infused with a pub rock ethic. Clive and Mark also starred in Cannon and Ball the musical, written and produced by Andy Yates. Rollmopski build on a foundation of music concrete with blocks of analog electronic instrumentation fashioning an explosive but beguiling phantasmorgraphia of noise and melody
http://schmindie.co.uk/
https://youtu.be/aZSNOotVASA
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Saturday Night Special: KIRK McELHINNEY TRIO
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Saturday Night Special: KIRK McELHINNEY TRIO
The quality of Kirk McElhinney’s songwriting, his voice and guitar playing is recognised by any who come across his work.
His sound once described by Nitin Sawney as “a melting pot of sonic bliss”, Kirk himself calls urban folk.
His songs and his delivery have an uncanny ability to capture people’s hearts and move minds and bodies.
On the road promoting his new album “You Are Not Your Past” on Manchester WorldFolk label Limefield,
https://kirkmcelhinney.bandcamp.com/album/you-are-not-your-past
he is joined by 2 artists in their own right.
Andy Hay on drums recently released his second album after the acclaimed “Many Rivers” made its mark on the British music scene and long time collaborator John Ellis has worked with The Cinematic Orchestra, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lily Allen, Tom Jones and too many more to mention.
All three blend together vocally and musically with real fire and soul.
Kirk is a national treasure with a universal aim. To see him with the trio is to see him truly in his element and not to be missed
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Van Gogh Sunflowers
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Van Gogh Sunflowers
Join for a creative evening of drinking and painting.
No previous experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and bush strokes going!
Our experts will guide you step by step to create your own masterpiece
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DeskJockey Presents
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DeskJockey Presents
Deskjockey presents an evening of poetry, performance art and music. Joining improvised free jazz troupe ‘Led Nudd’ are absurdist noisemongers ‘Rodney’ and local poet ‘Geoff Nowell’. -
Verbose with Betty Doyle and Dave Viney
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Verbose with Betty Doyle and Dave Viney
Manchester's award-winning spoken word event - every last Monday of the month at The King's Arms! Verbose brings a vibrant mix of spoken word and live literature from a talented bill of open mic acts and wonderful headliners. Expect poetry, prose and everything in between from a real community vibe that gladly welcomes all newcomers.
Tickets are FREE at the point of service but donation tickets are available and greatly appreciated! To apply for an open mic slot please email us at verbosemanchester@gmail.com