Pick of the week - 9th January 2010

9th Sat The Words are headlining Acadamy 3 20:00, Oxford road.

Then head to nexus Night cafe on dale Street. You can get some hearty food and play scrabble while you wait for your taxi at their Pajama party. From 2 till 6 in the morning
10th Sun Gideon Conn is filming a music video at Oddest in Chorlton, playing a set supported by James Kelly.
11th Mon Delphic are playing an acoustic set at 5pm in piccadilli records, if you buy their album, they might just sign it.
12th Tue Go to the Castle.
13th Wed Back to Oddest in Chorlton for our favourite pub quiz - Quizimodo. Starts at 8.
14th Thur The Comedy Store has its regular Stand Up Thursday - £10.00 entry
15h Friday Dirty North are playing at Chorlton Irish Club 8pm
16th Sat Contort Yourself present MegaMix at The Roadhouse from 11pm. Each DJ gets a 30min slot. the DJ's are: Luke unabomber, Krysko, NOW WAVE, Cutloose, CROWHEAD: and the Contort Yourself DJ's. 4 pound on the door.

Pick of the Week 12th December 09

12th Sat Strangerways at Joshua Brooks is celebrating its 1st birthday. expect balloons, badges and cake plus a few other little surprises!
Birthday cards are encouraged. The music policy is soul and motown classics along with the best rock n roll and indie new and old. Special guests RUN DIAMOND will be performing live. It starts at 10 and costs only 3 pounds
13th Sun Sandbox are at the Ruby Lounge supporting the Paddingtons
14th Mon It's the open mic night at trof northern quater. get down at 8 to sign up.
15th Tue Missionary is on at the Deaf Institure. It takes over all 3 rooms offering all sorts of music from fidget and dub step to soul and 60's disco. 5 pounds entry
16th Wed The Common Knowledge Christmas special quiz is on at common. the final round is singstar, fancy dress is encouraged and it starts at 7:30pm
17th Thur MMU's fine arts course is holding a fundraiser at Islington Mill. With live music from: I Am Mechanical, Mizuki's Ashes and our favorite James Kelly. Good venue, great acts, only a fiver on the door.
18h Friday Cutloose is on at the Roadhouse from 11pm with special guest DJ Mark E. 5pounds in advance.
19th Sat Santa is visiting The Nook in Chorlton and will be playing records from 7pm. Feel free to sit on his lap and stroke his beard.

Are you in a Band?

NABS Battle of the Bands will be a large event showcasing the top unsigned talent at a Charity Battle of the Bands for the creative industries on the 29th October in the Barton Arcade, Manchester. The submissions for bands closes on the 1st. Email with myspaces/ websites.