Reviews of Ruby Lounge, Manchester

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Day of the dead party.
Overall rating: 4

Even though it was in the basement it was still totally loft.

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Posted 2nd Nov 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Grandmaster Flash Sept 8th
Overall rating: 4.5

A great night,some excellent tracks played by the man himself,crowd was bouncing all night long.Support dj's 'Juicy' and 'Hip Hop Chip Shop' excellent,would consider searching out these guys too!Good venue,the sound carried well,and atmosphere was friendly and lively.

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Posted 22nd Sep 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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grandmaster flash - the juicy 2nd b'day @ ruby lounge Manchester
Overall rating: 4.5

Great night, really good music and vibe off everyone :-)

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Posted 10th Sep 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

MaltyG

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Jolie Holland
Overall rating: 3.5

Perfunctory is the best word to describe it.

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Posted 7th Sep 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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The Moons supported by The Rainband at the ruby lounge
Overall rating: 4.5

Brilliant performance from all the bands. The Moons were excellent supported well by The Rainband who put on a fantastic show. Definately go again

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Posted 17th Jun 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Jah Wobble - genius!
Overall rating: 4.5

Really starting to love the ruby lounge as a venue - cheap tickets, intimate surroundings and very relaxed/friendly (and central too!).

Jah Wobble was great - and Marconi Union (support) equally so (nice to see musicians where the emphasis is on the music NOT image!

Jah (and drummer) created some of the deepest grooves I've ever heard live, and the selection of musicians (from the fabulous multi instrument flautist to the Koto/Dizi etc) were top class. And a nice selection of tunes from fusion/acid jazz grooves to Dub, reggae and world music styles.
Great!

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Posted 23rd May 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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dj FUNK
Overall rating: 3.5

could of been busy but a good set

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Posted 15th May 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

tomdill10

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Good
Overall rating: 4.5

Very good

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Posted 7th Mar 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Verb T and Kashmere
Overall rating: 4

verb and kashmere were late, not their fault and still did a wicked set.

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Posted 27th Feb 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Dean Wareham/Galaxie 500
Overall rating: 4.5

Classic Galaxie songs and others,brilliantly played.
Opened with Flowers,closed with Ceremony.
Some druggy banter,and local checks..Mark E,Hook,and the International..
Improvements at the Ruby L.also give us a view.
Need more Monday nights like this.

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Posted 15th Feb 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

tomdill10

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Good to be back
Overall rating: 4

This night was pretty good actually. The Royal Chains were the first band on and after listening to their stuff on You Tube, I had to get there early to see them. The next band was Transfer which wasn't my cuppa tea but they got the crowd going. There was a massive gap between them and The Bravery. I would say 45 minutes and this wasn't great for me as I had been to the gym and standing up was becoming increasingly difficult. Anyhow, around 10pm they turned up on stage and played quite a few of hits from their first self titled album. This got the place going and it was good to have them back after last seeing them 4 years ago in Bristol. They played a few of their new tracks off the new album which were welcomed too. Highlights for me must have been Honest Mistake and the outro of Fearless.
All in all, the venue is great with a meaty sound system. Drink prices are what you expect in The Northern Quarter but for a student like myself, that's not cheap enough. Definitely will go again and I am. Next time it's The Boxer Rebellion. Definitely check out this place.

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Posted 14th Feb 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

DarranCarter

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REVOLVER NEW YEARS EVE
Overall rating: 5

MEGA NIGHT! GREAT MUSIC, FRIENDLY CROWD!

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Posted 26th Jan 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

BenNield

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REVOLVER NEW YEARS EVE
Overall rating: 3

bit busy but a few people were a pleasure to meet.

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Posted 11th Jan 2011 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

NataliaKZL

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It's my birthday!

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Overall rating: 4.5

!!!!!went offf

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Posted 3rd Oct 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

wilsea91

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:)
Overall rating: 4.5

beastly!

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Posted 13th Jun 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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An Evening With Resistance???
Overall rating: 4.5

Not been here before...i like it! small n dark n higgledy de piggledy! Been to quite a few Tangleds n Carry On's though. N definatley seen alot of Krafty Kuts. But tonight it wasn't Mr Kuts that wowed me, it was Resistance. He played some of my fav tunes n really kept me bouncin'. Sorry Krafty, you're always good, but sometimes you're better! Met some lovely ppl n saw a few old faces...grand do!

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Posted 23rd Mar 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

sally squiggles

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sweet sensation
Overall rating: 4.5

Loved it!

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Posted 13th Mar 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Kong at the Ruby Lounge for Wotgodforgot
Overall rating: 4.5

Well that has to be one of the loudest gigs I've ever been to and I can see tinnitus setting in.

Apes Fight Back set the tone for the night and I was kind of hoping that none of the other bands would be as loud as i was feeling a little fragile.

Trojan Horse followed and right from the off they reminded me of Fugazi in their style and also in volume. As there was a lot of shouting and screaming I had decided that in view of my throbbing head I watched from the safety of the bar.

Castrovalva had not played for a nearly a year but this Leeds based screamo three peice band tore into their set like a ravaging Tornado.

Kong obviously have a decent following as most of the people I spoke to had seen them beforehand and they were coming back for more. It's easy to see why. They are a loud metal/screamo band that offer just the right amount of experimental rhythm to keep most people happy. They also look a little scary with their clear plastic masks and red Y-fronts. Sadly they made my headache so much worse than it already was that I had to go to the bar and buy some more medicine as prescribed by Dr Jack Daniels.
All in all a loud and interesting night.

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Posted 1st Mar 2010 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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A Hawk and a Hacksaw @ The Ruby Lounge, Manchester
Overall rating: 4.5

A Hawk and Hacksaw

Ruby Lounge, Manchester: 22/06/09

I love discovering bands, but as I am basically a lazy person I therefore tend to let some of the local promoters actually do all the discovering and for me to just simply turn up to one of their gigs. Mind you one has to trust the promoter and as there are quite a few good ones in Manchester, I do get to see more than my fair share of unknown but astonishingly good bands.

One promoter I have placed my faith in is the curiously titled WotGodforgot and my life is all that richer for knowing them for without their hard work I never would have seen A Hawk and A Hacksaw.

As a very Eastern European looking group of musicians take to the stage I am surprised by the announcement that they come from New Mexico and not the Balkans! And Im not really sure this is true because although Jeremy Barnes (the one that speaks, sings and plays the accordion) has an American accent, one of the other musicians definitely speaks with a pretty thick Yorkshire accent that could have only have come from Bradford or Leeds.

Whatever the origins of A Hawk and a Hacksaw there is no question that the sound these excellent musicians produce with their array of unusual instruments (accordion, bazouki, violin etc) is Eastern European and when the brass kicks in theres even a Mexican mariachi band feel about it as well. Sometimes they play cheerful little folk numbers as Heather Trosts electric violin and Barnes accordion pick over the delicate tunes and then just as easily they play a sombre march that would not seem out of place in a Hungarian cemetery. But this organic, idiosyncratic mix of Eastern European folk and Jeremy Barnes earlier electronic American rock influences (he was a member of Neutral Milk Hotel) works wonderfully well and its no surprise that the audience are spellbound.

Before the night was over the band produce another unusual instrument - a Rumanian horn violin or a Stroh violin that I last saw in the hands of Icelandic band MÚM. The instrument can be played in the conventional way with a bow but this time Trost chose to scrape and drag a loose string through her resin covered fingers. I personally felt this didnt add anything to the set but those around me were mesmerised by its appearance. Near the end of the show the band left the stage and mingled among the audience to play a couple of accoustic numbers before leaving and then coming back to persistent shouts of 'more'.

Most of the tonights set consisted of tracks taken from the bands excellent new album titled Delivrance which I can thoroughly recommend.

All good stuff and you should check them out. There are plenty of references on the internet and they have a myspace site also (www.myspace.com/ahawkandahacksaw).

Max Steinberger.

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Posted 15th Jul 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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smward's Review of Purple Rain-A tribute to Prince at The Ruby Lounge
Overall rating: 5

Great night!! Singer was amazing and a really good atmosphere.. would defo recommend this night!! x

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Posted 28th Jun 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

lakhsingh

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lakhsingh's Review of Purple Rain-A tribute to Prince at The Ruby Lounge
Overall rating: 4.5

this was one of the best nights i've had for a long time!! music was great singer was fab... what a great team!!! never been to this venue before and i would certainly go back again.

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Posted 28th Jun 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Feldspar's Review of Carry On presents Elite Force (festival afterparty) at Ruby Lounge
Overall rating: 5

Brilliant night!

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Posted 15th Jun 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

BillionDan

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BillionDan's Review of Carry On presents Elite Force (festival afterparty) at Ruby Lounge
Overall rating: 4.5

Always Top quality music, friendly crowd & a great atmosphere!

Get yourself down & CarryOn!

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Posted 14th Jun 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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milly330's Review of Akron Family at Ruby Lounge
Overall rating: 3.5

Brilliant time, Akron family were lovely

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Posted 28th May 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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blearstar's Review of The Doors Alive at The Ruby Lounge
Overall rating: 3

The Doors(Alive) were fantastic and well worth it. I thought the venue wasn't large enough, with a post in the middle of the dance floor the drinks were well expensive and the lap dancers that came on after the gig were minging!! Take or leave the Ruby Lounge if there's a act you really have to see take your own drinks!!!

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Posted 27th Apr 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Rach1974's Review of Carry On after The Prodigy (Official Afterparty) at Ruby Lounge
Overall rating: 4.5

Great night - not too heaving with great old skool tunes. Door staff, manager and promoter really helpful when my mates got delayed on the way to town even tho it was so late.

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Posted 15th Apr 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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Tweedledeedum's Review of Carry On after The Prodigy (Official Afterparty) at Ruby Lounge
Overall rating: 5

Fantastic night, thank you very much Steve and Resistance!!!

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Posted 13th Apr 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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AngelaWilliams's Review of Guns 2 Roses at The Ruby Lounge

I am so gutted - I was really ill on Saturday and missed the event. I was so so so gutted.

When are they playing again? Do the band have a schedule of dates?

I live in Swinton, Pendlebury and know that the Moses Gate Pub in Farnworth also has tribute bands playing - so if they were ever scheduled to play there I could go and see them then.

Boo hoo - poor me - I can't believe I missed them. Saw the real GnR at City Ground in Manchester in 1992 - absolutely fantastic !!!! So G2R would have been the next best thing by the sound of it.

Posted 4th Mar 2009 [ To rate this post you must be logged in.

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