Bop Kaballa | Matt & Phreds | Tue 14 Jan | 8pm - 11pm | Free

If you’re up for a mid-week motive, why not check out Liverpool-based live psych jazz/trip-hop trio, Bop Kaballa, at Matt & Phreds this Tuesday?

Known for their eclectic spiritual and cosmic sounds, tied together by top-tier musicianship, this trio boasts an impressive array of live performance collaborations with some of the scene’s best MCs and instrumentalists.

64 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LW, Tel: 0161 273 5495
That Old Quiet Lighthouse | Band on the Wall | Wed 15 Jan | 8pm - 11pm | Tickets £8

Head to Band on the Wall this Wednesday to catch indie-folk duo, That Old Quiet Lighthouse, celebrating their latest single.

Having last played at the stalwart venue six years ago, they are beyond excited to be returning to play the Copper Bar stage alongside a number of other special guests.

25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ, Tel: 0161 834 1786
Daft Funk Live | The Ritz | Fri 17 Jan | 7pm - 10pm | Tickets £20

If you’ve not yet made plans for Friday night, keep Daft Funk Live on your radar.

These lot are one of the world’s most renowned Daft Punk tribute bands – diligently constructing a ‘live’ rendition of Daft Punk’s legendary performances and appearances.

Incorporating their own synchronised light shows together with live instruments to give a truly immersive and unique experience, it’s clear that this one is shaping up to be mega.

Whitworth St West, Manchester M1 5NQ, Tel: 0161 552 6374
Ist Ist | Gorilla | Fri 17 Jan | From 7pm | Tickets £30

Get yourself over to Gorilla this Friday night to see Manchester-based post-punk band, Ist Ist, take to the stage putting on yet another uncompromisingly intense live shows,

Complete with a ‘fierce northern DIY work ethic’, their latest album ‘Light A Bigger Fire’ recently peaked at number 25 in the Official Album Charts, finally breaking the band into the Top 40 after predecessor ‘Protagonists’ reached number 41.

54-56 Whitworth St, Manchester M1 5WW, Tel: 0161 425 0870
Jim Moray | Gullivers | Sat 18 Jan | From 7.30pm | Tickets £16

If you’re into folk music, be sure to swing by Gullivers this weekend to see British folk star, Jim Moray, who is embarking on his third decade as a professional musician.

Moray, who finds himself as one of the most celebrated interpreters of folk song in the UK, will also be joined by special guest, Amelia Coburn.

109 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LW, Tel: 0161 819 2970
Mon 13 Jan - Sun 19 Jan
Words:
Rhiannon Ingle
Published on:
Tue 14 Jan 2025