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Presented by Manchester Folk Festival

Redefining the ever-evolving genre ? modern folk ? with Billboard-worthy pop hooks, deep acoustic groove, trance-like trad breakdowns and three-part harmonies, Tim Chaisson (vocals/fiddle/percussion), Koady Chaisson (banjo/tenor guitar/moog) and Jake Charron (guitar/keyboards), tour their 2019 album, Yours To Break.

The East Pointers have always been musically complex and technically brilliant, the core is definitely traditional Celtic, but on Yours To Break, fiddle tunes are grounded in complex rumbling bass lines, a dirty Americana exploration turns on a dime into a lighthearted guitar feature with flamenco reference palmas, playful keyboard tones turn traditional solos into urgent dance-party journeys, and off-the-leash festival jam sessions give rise to vocal numbers that are either perfect pop songs or moving tributes to the home and people they love.

?We wanted to make an album someone could put on and basically have a dance party to? Koady says. ?We?re passionate about tradition, yes, but it doesn?t belong in a box in the attic, getting dusted off for special occasions and boring the pants off kids. Traditions belong to the people who shepherd them into the next generation.?

In addition to their own songwriting and touring, The East Pointers run the Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival on Prince Edward Island, originally founded by Tim and Koady?s grandfather in 1976. Jake Charron, now an honorary islander, has been an in-demand touring musician for the majority of his life and met Tim and Koady on tours to Atlantic Canada.

?Furiously energetic yet organic, celebratory yet cool, this is an impressive calling-card for a band who are soon to be making waves around the world? - Songlines Magazine

?The high-velocity trio expresses an intuitive freedom in its approach with savvy interaction and youthful vigour? - BBC Radio 2


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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