April 27th The Whiskey Jar​. Amazing night of top vibes coming your way featuring the wonderful Thingumabob and the Thingumajigs ​ with support from Omit Sleep, Galivantes ​and Daniel Clarke​. Tickets available now through https://www.wegottickets.com/event/435700 https://www.facebook.com/events/1623965771025094/

April 27th The Whiskey Jar. Amazing night of top vibes coming your way featuring the wonderful Thingumabob and the Thingumajigs with support from Galivantesand Daniel Clarke. Tickets available now through https://www.wegottickets.com/event/435700 https://www.facebook.com/events/1623965771025094/

April 27th The Whiskey Jar. Tickets available now. Thingumabob and the Thingumajigs Omit Sleep Supergiant Daniel Clarke

This Friday!

Welcome to another Featured Artists Night at The Art Of Tea in Didsbury. April 5th sees the return of Karl Walsh and the Happy Future and Katie O'Malley. **KARL WALSH AND THE HAPPY FUTURE** The eponymous Karl Walsh is a Manchester musician and author with a diverse musical career. Signed to Factory Records by Tony Wilson with the band To Hell With Burgundy, he went on to form The Visitors with Mike Crook and Frederick Apps. Today, two thirds of The Visitors, Karl and Freddie, with the addition of Philip John on bass and Karl Markham on lead make up the four-piece that is Karl Walsh and The Happy Future. The simplicity of the set up is the first thing apparent here. The music is not about being heavy, incredible volume or neck-twattery, but about songs. And, oh do they have songs. During the set, those present are treated to a set of perfect pop-folk hymns tinged with a sadness and experience that evoke such greats as Leonard Cohen and Tim Buckley but displays a distinctive style all their own. Song Number 10 uses exotic, flamenco stop-start mechanics with great story telling lyrics that engross the listener, Monster addresses domestic violence where Dance to the Drum evokes the 60’s and the jangly pop stylings of The Monkees: Not Your Stepping Stone. It’s an uplifting, gimmick free affair and their combined musical experience shines throughout. The future’s bright, the future’s happy! (From Paul Cook @ Manchester Rocks!) **KATIE O' MALLEY** Katie O’Malley is a Rochdale girl who's raw emotion to her voice fills a venue, her influences clearly shine through and include the likes of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. She began gigging at 17 and became a regular favourite on the Manchester music scene. After releasing her single "Beg" she has supported Kal Lavelle and shared a bill with Reverend and the Makers she has just released her debut E.P named Dawn Chorus.

This months featured artists at The Art Of Tea in Didsbury will be the amazing Canter Semper **Canter Semper are a harmony driven soul/folk acoustic duo/4piece. We strive to create original music with a vintage gospel vibe. We gig regularly around Manchester and put on our own music events within the City. We often perform with a backing choir also (The NQ Singing Group / Chorlton ladies) You can hear our tracks and watch live videos via our website www.cantersemper.co.uk We are influenced by artists such as Florence and the Machine, The Civil Wars and Lianne La Havas. We gig regularly around Manchester at reputable venues such as The Castle, The Ruby Lounge, Gullivers and Matt&Phreds.

An evening celebrating the wonderful back-catalogue of Bob Dylan. Local artists will pay tribute singing songs from various albums written by the legendary songwriter and poet. Didsbury's The Art Of Tea venue will once again play host as part of this series of appreciation nights.

Friday February 23rd sees the The Plimp Souls bring their unique blend of Manchester Funk/Soul to The Northern Quarter's The Whiskey Jar. Support on the night will come from the equally Funkalicious Miasma and the wonderfully dreamy infusions of Sun, Moon & Talia. Tickets are available through the bands or from https://www.wegottickets.com/event/427890

**THE PLIMP SOULS** Manchester born heavy-funk/soul band The Plimp Souls are brought together by one vision: to give Manchester a fresh blend of authentic raw funk. This tight 9-piece ensemble bring a new twist to the scene. Their goal is to break the mould of the usual "Funk'n'Soul band" and play a live selection of the rarest covers & rawest originals; compiled from the vaults of DJ Simon Ham’s (You Dig?) 45’s record collection. With their members having performed and recorded for many years in some of the UK’s most iconic venues, The Plimp Souls' superb sound, infectious grooves and well sculpted songs leave their audiences shrieking for more, A night with The Plimp Souls is guaranteed to get your feet shuffling and inspire you to get more funk in your life. **MIASMA** Formed under a blue moon, Miasma are a 6-piece Manchester based funk outfit. A united front of cosmic crusaders combine tastes and talents to generate a blend of funk-pop-soul-rock, with perhaps a glimpse into the psychedelic realm of the cosmos. Groovy licks and popping horns accompany a punchy rhythm section, topped off with a vibrant arrangement of female-led vocals. **SUN, MOON & TALIA** Sun, Moon & Talia is Manchester-based alt-pop duo, Natalia Tavini and Max Homberger, officially formed in 2016. They combine a rich electronic-based set with Natalia's deeply captivating vocals, to create an atmosphere which is softly moody, soulful and dreamy.

The first of what will be a monthly featured artist night at Didsbury's The Art Of Tea **Sun. Moon & Talia** Sun, Moon & Talia is Manchester-based alt-pop duo, Natalia Tavini and Max Homberger, officially formed in 2016. They combine a rich electronic-based set with Natalia's deeply captivating vocals, to create an atmosphere which is softly moody, soulful and dreamy. Sun, Moon & Talia started as a solo project in 2015. Natalia released a cover of "Funeral" by To Kill A King which lead to a collaboration with Sped Spedding. They created a cover of "Indian Summer (Des Moines)" by Canon Blue and then later her debut singles, "Dogtooth (Born Again)" and "Tracer Fire". Following this, Natalia started working on her debut album and continued to put out cover songs, as well as perform at open mic nights around Manchester. In 2016 she met Max - who is now the second member of Sun, Moon & Talia. **Sweeney Astray** Sweeney Astray are a four piece original indie electro-folk band from Lancashire and Manchester driven by the songwriting of Mike Kneafsey.

'Nighthawks At The Diner' An Evening Celebrating The Wonderful Music of Tom Waits. Expect to hear a vast array of songs from Tom's extensive and diverse back catalogue, played by a variety of local musicians. A real must for any fans of Tom and of music!