Courteous Thief - Free Early Gig
Saturday, November 22nd 2025
Doors at 17:00
Doors: 5pm / Gig: 5:30-6:30pm
Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm
Free Entry
Under-18’s welcome until 7pm!
We don’t take advance bookings for Early Gigs; come down early for the best chance of getting a table, or spot at the bar.
Singer/songwriter COURTEOUS THIEF has been described as both traditional and contemporary new folk.
An acoustic, independent artist from North Wales with a catalog of four albums, three EP's and numerous singles.
Beginning his musical journey in 2001 cutting his teeth busking on the streets of Gallaway, Ireland and later Sydney, Australia and releasing his debut album Symphony to widespread acclaim in 2009. Championed By BBC Radio Wales, achieving multiple coveted BBC Radio Wales Single Of The Week accolades as well as weekly playlists, live sessions and interviews.
Recent releases have gained him national and international airplay on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Introducing, BBC 6 Music and added to the British Airways Playlist world wide.
A regular on the live circuit has seen Courteous Thief supporting bands and artists such as Turin Brakes, Chris Helm, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Mark Morris (The Bluetones) and Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets) with performances at some of the UK's top festivals.
"Leather Soles - Melodiously mesmerizing, harmoniously vibrant and warmly atmospheric folk-pop finery" (Nessi Hault, Carpe Carmina)
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 5-6:30PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
Matt & Phred's
64 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LQGoogle Maps
Website
mattandphreds.comCapacity (approx.)
200