This Weekend in the North West: Feedback’s top picks for live music

By Charlie Fenton

30 May 2024

Friday 31 May Top Pick – The Halfway Kid @ Sofar Sounds, Manchester

What venue are they playing? `

Sofar Sounds, Secret Location, M2 4AH, Manchester, UK

How much is it? 

For the modest price of £15, you can watch indie folk singer songwriter, Saeed Gadir also known as The Halfway Kid. He has 67,000 listeners on Spotify and he is worth every single one. The doors open at 8 pm. 

His feel good riffs and catchy melodies will keep you smiling throughout the night. Songs to look forward to include Include Immigrant Song and Is That All There Is

Social Media: 

Find out more about Saeed here.

Purchase tickets here.

Saturday 1 June Top Pick – Anchor Lane @ The Live Rooms, Chester

What venue are they playing? `

The Live Rooms, Station Road, CH1 3DR, Chester, UK

How much is it? 

Whilst Anchor Lane are around it is fair to say Rock ‘n’ Roll is still alive.The feisty rock trio from Scotland are one of the most exciting up-and-coming bands in the UK scene. Having had their latest album ‘Call This a Reality?’ entering The Top Ten Official UK Rock Albums Charts upon release is a great feat for any band. 

The lads have also received top reviews and airplay from the likes of Jack Saunders, BBC Radio 1, and BBC Introducing with them saying “their sound is irresistible”. The doors open at 7 pm. Songs to watch out for Include Stutter and Choke. 

Social Media: 

Find out more about Anchor Lane here.

Purchase tickets here.

Sunday 2 June Top Pick – Homeboy Sandman @ Wax & Beans, Bury

What venue are they playing? `

Wax & Beans, Market Street, BL9 0AJ, Bury, UK

How much is it? 

Homeboy Sandman will keep you bopping throughout the night. The MC from New York City, USA will be headlining Wax & Beans In Bury on his European tour ‘Still Rich’. This is the first time he has been in Manchester in over 9 years. Angel Del Villar II, Homeboy Sandman, is known for his on stage swagger and wild shows. If you are a fan of Nas, you’ll love Homeboy Sandman.

For £20 you catch Angel at Wax & Beans. Doors open at 7 pm. Songs to look out for include The Carpenter and Ask Anyone. 

Social Media: 

Find out more about Homeboy Sandman here.

Purchase tickets here.

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