Performers, Funny People and Naked People

Welcome to 2013 friends.  Is it what you imagine?  Well, I for one, am quite glad of the lack of flying cars.

Anyhow-whichway… away from prattle we are happy shout and scream about a new slew of events and workshops kicking of 2013.  To tickle any possible funny bones that may reside in your body be sure to checkout Red Redmond’s new comedy night The Dead Cat Comedy Club, a showcase of some of the best new comedy talent.  It will be a monthly night of mirth taking place on the 3rd Monday each month… first of which be Monday the 21st January.

Continuing sandbar’s series of creative workshops we are happy to welcome out new life drawing tutor Aziza Mill’s and a new series of life drawing classes.  They will be taking place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday each month.  Be sure to catch the first on Sunday the 20th, 4.30pm.  You can find further updates on their life drawing Facebook page found here on the internets.

Last but not least John G. Hall’s new performance night “Free Frame Of Reference”.  Looky at the details he kindly posted through to me:

”Music from  Jim Adama

Righty, on with 2013.  Enjoy and such!

- Dom Harbot, Events Manager

Live Musics In Your Earbox, At Sandbar Throughout September!

The summer is over, the hum of the student mobs approaching echos in the streets, and in several days buses holding smiling, Corona wielding promo plebs will be hammering the streets with club music from 10 years ago.

BUT DO NOT DESPAIR my dear, dear strangers.  For with September the rest of Manchester fully comes back to life.  Artists crawl out their bohemian holes, publican houses and strange bars breathe a sight of relief upon surviving the lull of summer and musicians cease to pick strange matter from their navels to write a song about it.

So what, I hear you not ask, is going on at sandbar?  Well, as we march back into life again we welcome the Autumn months back with large smattering of musical antics. 

Every Wednesday you will find Busking Ballads within our walls with blues and folk along with the occasional brave open mic peep.

We have the return of Bexley Square Blues Night headed by Mr. Later Slater this Saturday along with Brewed In Britain the following Tuesday hosted by The Manchester Label bring with them an accompaniment some of the best unsigned bands.

And last, but not least we have our new event On The Flags, a regular irregular event where a musician is welcomed into sandbar’s arms and showcased in the main bar area.  And what’s this - the FIRST ONE IS TONIGHT with the talented and renown Mr. Zacc Rogers, followed next week by the Freedom Principle Trio the following Thursday to celebrate their return.

Phew… that is allot of stuff.

- Dom Harbot, Events Manager

Aaand, we’re back…

After much frustration we are now back online.  So, what can you expect from our wonderful (yet temporary until we get our new, new upgraded site) beautiful web page?  Well, for the latest event just click on what’s on for a run down of the coming events via remote goat.  Unsure where we are?  Again, look to the top and click “Where are we?” for a map courtesy of google.

Also be sure to expect a rolling news feed on here itself with news of new drinks coming in, our upcoming new kitchen as well as event highlights… and perhaps some photographic evidence of people enjoying them too much.  No, no.  I kid.  Maybe.

- Dom Harbot, Events Manager