Cream of the Crop: Tom J Johnson *updated lineup!*

sadly due to unforeseen circumstances we’ve had to alter the lineup for this Saturday’s event Cream of the Crop: THE RETURN! – but not to worry we have the amazing Tom J Johnson performing for us! 🤘

Tom is a singer-songwriter based here in Manchester, performing his originals and covers – we love his energetic performances, with beautiful guitarwork and just all round great energy! ✊ we can’t wait to catch a full set from him!

we’re still going ahead as per usual with Minervadaisy Scatterchild Dr Fabola Olivia Browse and michael webster so it’s sure to be an absolutely fantastic event! 1-5pm, Saturday 7th August (free entry!!!) 🍞

(ps, there’s a very limited amount of tickets available for Tay Temple‘s headline gig in Liverpool afterwards with Down To Earth Promotions – featuring Evie Moran and Tom Brooks!!! get on that, we’re going down!) 🥰

📸: Marc Gallagher

Cream of the Crop: ONE WEEK AWAY! ☀️

ONLY A WEEK TO GO TIL THIS! 😊

we’re back at The Thirsty Scholar next Saturday from 1-5pm with some absolutely incredible musicians, including Minervadaisy Scatterchild Harrison Rimmer Dr Fabola Olivia Browse and michael webster🤘 we’re really looking forward to this one, some amazing artists performing!

it’s even FREE ENTRY. what are you waiting for?! a lovely afternoon of live music from some of Manchester’s finest talent! gonna be absolutely fantastic – find out more at Cream of the Crop: THE RETURN!🍞

Artist Focus: Dr Fabola ☀️

we are also absolutely thrilled to be having the wonderful Dr Fabola back playing for us as part of Cream of the Crop: THE RETURN! next Saturday! 😎

Dr Fabola’s tunes are laidback, relaxed and simply beautiful – such a prolific songwriter with some absolutely amazing songs! his guitar playing is so delicate and intricate, really inviting the listener into his headspace ☀️

you can find all of his music over on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4e25TiassbJrW4UZkOlA5e or you can find even more including covers on his YouTube!! we highly recommend “Sweetest Thing I Know”, an anthem of the Manchester music scene nowadays. we loved it as soon as we first heard it! 😊

make sure you come down next Saturday the 7th August to The Thirsty Scholar from 1pm-5pm to catch a fantastic lineup of artists!! gonna be an absolutely insane return to gigs for us. we can’t wait! (ps, free entry!!) 🍞

Artist Spotlight – Scatterchild! ☀️

Cream of the Crop: THE RETURN! is A WEEK ON SATURDAY! we can not wait for our return to gigs – the open mics have been really fantastic as of late and we can not wait to see how these gigs turn out! 😊

we will have the fantastic Scatterchild performing for us – we’ve covered their music a few times in the past and we’re really looking forward to their set! they’re a indie rock band with such a strong discography out, ranging from full on bangers to more serene and calming tunes (i.e. their last song, “No Sense To End”!) 🤘

you can find their releases in full over on their Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/29A7KCgDgjYYadLf0UPXIi – definitely worth giving them a listen, drop them a follow and add some tunes to your playlists ✊

Cream of the Crop will be returning to The Thirsty Scholar on the Saturday 7th August from 1-5pm.. we’ve got a fantastic lineup for you and it’s FREE ENTRY! absolutely made up! 🍞

Minerva Daisy live for her single launch! ☀️

we’re absolutely stoked to be going down to Minervadaisy‘s single launch tomorrow at Lions Den Bar Deansgate 🥰

there’ll be support from Tay Temple Waterfront Harry MackieMillie Milner Music! gonna be a fantastic night of live music, we can’t wait. Tickets have almost sold out – go over to https://www.minervadaisy.co.uk/event-details/euphoria-single-launch-gig to get them, there’s only 10 or so left! ☀️

gonna be a lovely night of live music, don’t miss out!!! 🍞🍞🍞

Cream of the Crop is just over two weeks away! ✊

just over TWO weeks to go until our first gig back at The Thirsty Scholar! 🤘

we can’t wait for this one, we’ll have music from Minervadaisy Scatterchild Harrison Rimmer Dr Fabola and our very own Olivia Browse and michael webster☀️ what a lineup for our return to actual gigs!! 😊

this is on the Saturday 7th August, running from 1pm til 5pm! don’t miss out on a fantastic afternoon of live music and some of Manchester’s best upcoming talent! 🪐 find out more at our event Cream of the Crop: THE RETURN! 🍞

Olivia Browse live @ Below The Bridge!! ☀️ (31st July)

our very own Olivia Browse is playing Below The Bridge @Thirsty Scholar/Zombie Shack on the Sat 31st July down at The Thirsty Scholar ☀️☀️☀️

£10 for an all day ticket where u get to not only catch Olivia playing but a boss lineup including the likes of Rivver MYOTO Boxes and a bunch of other fantastic artists we love! 😊

we’re so stoked for what the future holds for our lil roster of Bread artists – you can get your tickets for this gig over on Skiddle at https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/The-Zombie-Shack/Below-The-Bridge-/35816762/ 🍞

Open mic at The Grafton Arms tonight! 🤘

we’re back down at the Grafton Arms tonight for open mic with our very own michael webster🤘

after how insane last week’s first one was, we’re super hyped up to be back at it and we’ve already got a whole bunch of amazing artists coming down. it’s gonna be boss! ☀️ can’t wait for a lovely open mic in this weather!

come on down tonight from 7pm to catch all the action – cheap pints, they serve food, class musicians coming down; what’s not to enjoy!? 😊 find out more at our Facebook event Open Mic at The Grafton Arms! 🍞

Open mic at The Grafton Arms☀️

we had SUCH an amazing time for our first open mic down at The Grafton Arms on Tuesday – around 12 artists played, including a 12-person band, a trio, and plenty of fantastic solo artists we’re so made up with how it went, a full pub, punters having a great time.. it’s all coming back…

Open mic at the Grafton Arms! ☀️

we’re super super stoked to be able to announce our brand new open mic at the Grafton Arms!! each Tuesday we’ll be down with our very own michael webster hosting – we’re doing around 7-11pm, walk in slots available so just turn up and play, or alternatively drop michael a message to reserve a slot!…

Open mic at The Grafton Arms☀️

we had SUCH an amazing time for our first open mic down at The Grafton Arms on Tuesday – around 12 artists played, including a 12-person band, a trio, and plenty of fantastic solo artists 🤘

we’re so made up with how it went, a full pub, punters having a great time.. it’s all coming back in force isn’t it!?!? 😊 a big thank you to everyone for making it so great!!!

just a reminder here that we’re down there every Tuesday from 7pm with some of Manchester’s finest up-and-coming artists, there’s already some amazing musicians confirmed for next week, and walk-in slots available too!! 🪐

drop michael webster a message for a slot, or find out more at our event Open Mic at The Grafton Arms!! 🍞

Cream of the Crop: THE RETURN! 🤘🤘🤘

we told you it was coming… 🥯

SO made up to be able to announce our first gig back at The Thirsty Scholar. you guys made our mid-lockdown ones last year so great, having to turn people away cause we ran out of seating space, and just a blooming lovely vibe in that whole chaotic year! 🥰

on the Saturday 7th August we’ll be returning with a stellar lineup, including Minervadaisy (with full band!) Scatterchild Harrison Rimmer Dr Fabola and our very own Olivia Browse and michael webster! 🤘 this is shaping up to be one of our best gigs yet. can’t wait for it!

make sure you come on down during the day, 1-5pm (love the daytime vibe!) to catch it all! 😊 find out more at our event Cream of the Crop: THE RETURN!🍞

(ps. covid restrictions should have calmed by this point, but if not, make sure you bring a mask, give space, and adhere to any guidelines in place!) 🎧