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Whether it is playing their own original songs at concert venues or playing standard cover songs at your local dive bar, the After Hours is a band that just loves playing music more than anything in the world.

The After Hours is an American music group that consists of vocalist/ pianist, Kady Malloy and vocalist/ Guitarist Randy Rost as its primary members.

Kady Malloy and Randy Rost met teaching lessons at a music school in Houston, Texas.

Both Kady and Randy had enjoyed their own respective musical careers as writers and performers in various cover bands and original projects.

Both musicians began their careers during their teenage years taking them on many tours throughout the United States and Europe.

Having signed her first recording contract with Universal records at 15 years old, Kady Malloy experience a great deal of notoriety during the 2009 season of American Idol as a finalist which parlayed to her moving to Nashville where she wrote and recorded numerous albums under her own name and with the country/ rock duo, Young and Wylde , which toured extensively throughout the United States.

Randy Rost started his first punk rock band at 15 years old as well. As soon as his band, Blackmarket Syndicate, began recording and releasing their own records Randy began booking shows for the group and embarking on many lengthy North American tours, eventually landing him in New York City where he joined the legendary Roger Miret and the Disasters. After Writing and recording the groups album "Gotta Get Up Now", the band continued to tour relentlessly throughout the United States and every country in Europe. After the touring for the record was concluded, Rost decided to return to his Hometown of Houston, Texas where he met and began to work with Kady Malloy.

Kady and Randy began playing in cover bands together. They both immediately realized that in spite of their profoundly different musical backgrounds, that they had a wealth of common ground in their tastes in classic rock, country, motown, soul, folk, and pop.

It was then, that they decided to cultivate their similar loves for these styles into their own group, the After Hours.

Malloy's shimmering operatic vocal delivery and Rost's raspiness meet somewhere in the middle with a glorious juxtaposition of pop perfection and genuine rock n roll authenticity. With a combined total of nearly 40 years of live music experience, the After Hours is truly an act that will continue to endure and hold its love for pure honest music in the highest regard while delivering a fun unforgettable evening with every show they play.

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Matt & Phred's is a long established live music venue, situated in Manchester's trendy Northern Quarter. Over the years the likes of Sneaky, Kit Downes, Marius Neset, Manu Delago, the Dagda Quartet, Jamie Cullum and even Adele have graced the stage in our little neighbourhood joint.

Most notably known for showcasing the best in local and international Jazz, Matt & Phred's offers much, much more. We still have live music gigs 6 nights a week, encompassing the likes of Jazz, Folk, Gypsy, Electro, Salsa, Swing, World and even a little bit of Ska.

As well as being able to see some amazingly talented musicians, our bar and kitchen team are also at the top of their game. If you enjoy cocktails then this is the place to be. We also have a cracking wine list with featured wines of the month and of course anyone who has ever been to the club knows just how good the pizzas are and at weekends we have added specials to tantalise your taste buds!

The [diary page](http://www.mattandphreds.com/diary) lists all of the upcoming events so it's easy to see what is going on. The gigs are free Monday to Thursday and there is a teeny tiny £5 door charge on Friday and Saturday nights. We highly recommend you book a table for weekend nights as we do get busy and there's no better way to enjoy the bands whilst being waited on by our fabulous bar team.

If you are a regular visitor to Matt & Phred's why not take advantage of the Membership scheme. It's £50 for a standard membership and £25 for a student membership per year. You get free entry at the weekends and Happy Hours deals until midnight Monday - Thursday and offers on a number of events. You can pick up a membership form at the club or fill out the [enquiries page](http://www.mattandphreds.com/enquiries) on the web site. Easy peasy!

Matt & Phred's is a great local hangout so whether you fancy a pint and a pizza after work, a night out with friends or just fancy dropping in to see what's going on you won't be disappointed!

See you at the club soon!

64 Tib Street,

Manchester,

Greater Manchester,

England,

M4 1LW.

0161 273 5495