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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Copper Bar
The Copper Bar is a grassroots music venue in Manchester, Manchester. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Copper Bar books Jazz, Funk, Soul, Afrobeat, Latin, Electronic, Hip-Hop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.
The Copper Bar is an intimate, New York-inspired cocktail bar at 25 Swan Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter (M4 5JZ) that houses Band on the Wall's second stage. It puts on free live music every Friday and Saturday: Fridays bring 'Night Shift', a late session of new UK and international sounds blending jazz, electronic, hip-hop, psychedelic rock and alternative grooves, while Saturdays host 'La Fiesta', a live band celebrating funk, soul, Afrobeat, Latin and jazz — both running from 9pm 'til late with free entry and no advance booking. Alongside the music it serves cocktails, draught beer, wine and sourdough pizzas, with a daily happy hour until 7pm.
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25 Swan St, Manchester, Manchester, M4 5JZ
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The Copper Bar books Jazz, Funk, Soul, Afrobeat, Latin, Electronic, Hip-Hop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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25 Swan St, Manchester, Manchester, M4 5JZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.
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