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About Ye Olde Man & Scythe
Ye Olde Man & Scythe is a grassroots music venue in Bolton, Bolton with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Ye Olde Man & Scythe books Blues, Country, Reggae, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bolton venue directory.
Ye Olde Man & Scythe at 6-8 Churchgate is one of Bolton's most historic pubs — reputedly the fourth oldest in the country — sitting near the Parish Church on Churchgate, the site of a famous Civil War execution. It retains wooden beams, leaded windows and stone floors, a cosy snug and a separate piano room used for jamming and open mic nights. On weekend evenings there's usually a local band playing and the pub gets busy. The regular Cider 'Ouse Jam Nite runs on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 7pm-10:30pm in the piano room — an eclectic, informal session for musicians of all abilities, taking in blues, country and reggae through to blazing metal, acapella rap and poetry. House PA in place; originals and covers both welcome.
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6-8 Churchgate, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 1HL
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Ye Olde Man & Scythe books Blues, Country, Reggae, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Ye Olde Man & Scythe has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Bolton venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Ye Olde Man & Scythe hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Bolton Open Mic Finder.
6-8 Churchgate, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 1HL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bolton venues nearby.
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