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?There?s something about this record,? Brendan Benson says, describing his Third Man Records debut album Dear Life. ?A friend of mine called it ?life-affirming?. I thought it was a joke at first but then realised, well, it?s about life and death for sure. I don?t know if that?s positive or optimistic or whatever, but that?s what?s going on with me.?

Benson finds himself in an enviable spot as he enters the third decade of a remarkably creative, consistently idiosyncratic career ? an accomplished frontman, musician, songwriter, producer, band member, husband and dad. Benson?s seventh solo album, and first new LP in almost seven years, Dear Life is this consummate polymath?s most inventive and upbeat work thus far, an 11-track song cycle about life, love, family, fatherhood, and the pure joy of making music.

Produced and almost entirely performed by Benson at his own Readymade Studio in Nashville, the album sees the Michigan-born, Nashville-based artist ? and co-founder, with Jack White, of The Raconteurs ? revelling in a more modernist approach than ever before, fuelled by a heady brew of cannabis, hip-hop and a newly discovered interest in software drum programming. The result is an untapped playfulness that elevates expertly crafted songs like the opener, I Can If You Want Me To, and the first single, Good To Be Alive, with voluble arrangements, elastic grooves and incandescent power. Imbued with revitalised ambition and confidence, Dear Life is Brendan Benson at his very best.

AGE RESTRICTION: 14+ only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

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Open daily from 4pm for dinner & late night feasts, we serve up tasty & fine food. All our food is prepared from the freshest ingredients by us, right here in our kitchen. 80% of our food is Vegan so there is something on the menu to tickle everyones taste buds, & we also have daily Vegan specials. Our kitchen has loads going on - loaded nachos, Mac & cheese,Satan Burgers, Loaded hot dogs, 100% vegan ice cream and more, along with chef created daily specials. All completely plant based, without compromising on flavour.

At the bar we sell Craft Beers from around the world, Cask Ales, Coffee, & Classic Cocktails. With a soundtrack of surf, garage, hiphop, underground music, & breaking bands, its always a fun place to hang out.

We have something happening most nights in the main bar from Jam sessions, Open Mic, a Quiz, DJs, or just a massive party!!

All Main Bar Events are Free Entry. Come down, we’d love to have you.

135 Grosvenor Street,

Manchester,

Greater Manchester,

England,

M1 7HE.

0161 276 9350