The Doghouse Music Bar

Checkout this review of Sam Qureshi's new album Pele's Groove. On tonight in the Doghouse. " Almost missed this lovely latin influenced jazz record from Manchester, UK based saxophonist, Sam Quereshi and his Nightpatrol, featuring latin rhythms, vocals from Irene Ermellio and a 20-piece orchestra. But the title track is a dancefloor monster, already tested on the fleet-footed regulars down at Shiftless Shuffle, we hear. Only available on vinyl at present, but all songs can be streamed on the link, and it shouldn’t be long until it can be heard more widely."

The Best of Stax, Motown and Soul! 4000 watts of top quality PA Dance Floor Free Entry From 7 30 pm.

Great gig from Kent last night.

Final call for a Double bill special tonight. Cotton Panic Blues and American Bluesman Kent Duchaine. £6

Absolute quality band playing tonight. tickets £6 ring for a table / ticket pay on arrival. (Pat 07715572304)

Tickets £6 Ring for a ticket / Table Pay on the night Pat 07715572304 £6 Tickets Call to reserve a table (Pat 07715572304) “Wow, a really good job….fantastic….brilliant….absolute ly brilliant!”... Clarence “Bluesman” Bennett North Manchester Radio 106.6 FM Sept 2018 Two Manchester based blues musicians - Chris Melia (guitars) and Chris Small (Vocal, Harmonica) - play acoustically: “2some Blues”. Our 4 track demo is here: https://soundcloud.com/user-78133215/sets /the- spare-room-sessions Not so much “unplugged” as celebrating the traditional masters before electric guitars were even dreamed of - so the sound of the guitar was often enhanced by the “bottle neck” style. Paying tribute to guitar masters like Robert Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, T Bone Walker, Sleepy John Estes and Blind Willie McTell, they celebrate harmonica greats like Sonny Boy Williamson I and II, Jimmy Reed, Little Walter, Howling Wolf and Junior Wells. 2some Blues play a set drawing from 25 songs featuring traditional blues dating from the 1920s. It includes many well recognized classics alongside less well known gems from the early recordings of the blues greats which give us an originality.
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One of the best local funk bands around. Twin guitars outdoing James Brown's rhythm section Passionate vocals Always an electric atmosphere. Not a night for keeping still... Tickets £6 Ring for a ticket / table pay on the night.
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Tickets £6 Ring for a ticket / table (Pay on the night) Dana Ali is an American Soul artist, singer songwriter from Atlanta, GA. She has crossed the waters to the United Kingdom with her bass player Dave Hewitt (Babe Ruth fame). Together they have co-written songs which have been recorded, in Nashville, USA and in the U.K. Ali and Hewitt formed a band, taking elements of Soul, Jazz, Blues and R&B with Latin and Funk Rhythms to create a fresh and distinctive sound.

Tickets £6 Ring for a ticket / table (Pay on the night) Phil’s love of vintage blues, hokum, old-time, and jug band music shines through as he blows the dust off obscure old songs with his intricate picking and driving rhythms on both resonator ukulele and 5-string banjo. His original songs blend perfectly with the classics, with most listeners believing them to be old songs that passed them by.Phil tours all over the UK, and has played festivals in the US, France, Germany ...and Finland. He has appeared on over 20 albums (and a number 2 hit single), on BBC radio and TV, and performed with award winning musicians.He has a regular column in Uke magazine, and is the author of the book “massively entertaining” Blues Matters Magazine“Genuinely good-time music from ukulele stalwart, who also plays a mean banjo” foots Magazine“some of the best music I’ve heard in a long time”Dan Phelps, Delta blues artist “If you don’t know him already, you should! Playing, singing and stage presence are all top shelf.” Matthew Fox, American roots musician and songwriter
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The Best of Bowie and Queen Brought to you by DJ Rich. 4000 watts of PA a Dance floor Free Entry

Our monthly visit from Baz and Martin 2 of the best funk dance mixer DJs around. 4000 watt PA a dance floor and Free Entry.

Saw these 2 guys at the Doghouse cellar, Ramsbottom, Saturday the 9th June. First of all the Venue is superb, very intimate surroundings with great decor. Well done to Pat the owner who made us feel very welcome.... As for led zep 2, absolutely terrific! Great singer and his co musician, wow what a top guitar player! could have listened all night, pity it had to end. Thanks for a fantastic night.
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Fancy a candlelit table, cosy atmosphere and some sublime chilled music? Ben’s rich and elegant voice combined with his effortless piano playing brings the trio’s classic jazz and blues repertoire to life. Backed by an accomplished rhythm section of double bass and drums, they have an impressive streak of ingenuity while offering a wholesome and faithful take on the old songbook. Ben Playford and his trio evoke the output of the Nat King Cole Trio, Mose Allison and the small... ensemble work of Diana Krall. With Ben on piano and vocals, Tim Williams on double bass and Ruben Sheridan on drums the trio draws on influences and repertoire choices from the likes of Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, Fats Waller, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone and Peggy Lee to name just a few. Although their repertoire includes many well-known and well-loved jazz standards, it also includes many tunes that are seldom heard on the bandstand today. With fresh arrangements and riveting improvisational interplay the trio’s more modern influences can be heard and make their performances widely accessible to music lovers across the generations. £6 Tickets Ring to reserve a ticket / table (pat 07715572304)
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Double Bill! We also have The Cotton panic blues band on from 8 30.
Kent DuChaine has listened to, hung out with, opened up for, traveled and played with most of the great Blues men and women his whole adult life. The list is too long to name them all, but some of the major ones are: Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, BB, Albert and Freddie King, Willie Dixon, Bukka White, Johnny Shines, Robert JR Lockwood, Mississippi Fred McDowell,... Furry Lewis and Son House. These were the big Country and Urban Blues influences who Kent heard and/or played with. Kent's early days with the Blues involved him both living and learning the Blues life. He has played in most of the major Blues festivals in the U.S.A. and Europe and was part of a Grammy nominated album recorded at the prestigious Smithsonian Institute Festival of Folk Life in Washington D.C. Ticket £6 ​ Ring to reserve a ticket / table ​(Pat 07715572304)
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Stuff till June http://www.thedoghousejazzbar.co.uk/event s.html

Laid, the best James tribute band around. Playing all the hits and more, and with official blessing from Tim and the band tickets £5 Ring for a table (Pat 07715572304)

This Saturday we have a serious Jazz funk guitarist on. The Dean Newton Band. Checkout the link, Dean just having a bit of jamming fun. Dean is a pro UK guitarist and teacher based in Cumbria, North West England. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Moq-gwbIk 6Q
He graduated from the London College of Music in 2011 with a BMus Hons degree.... He regularly performs in multiple musical projects in a variety of styles. Mainly, Rock, Jazz, Blues, and Fusion. Main projects include: The Dean Newton Trio, Secure Unit, AWOL, Solo Performances, Musical Theatre Orchestra pit work, and the Marcangelo Jazz collective. Recently his playing can be heard on the new Necromandus album, released to high critical acclaim through Plastic Head Records in 2017. Available across all formats both online and in all major retailers. More information can be found here. In 2017 Dean became a proud endorser of Tokai Guitars. He will be appearing with Tokai at trade shows demonstrating their guitars over the course of 2017 and beyond.
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Great Double bill this Friday in the Doghouse. Adam Franklin singer / songwriter teacher. Signed artist who runs his own summer schools of music. Supported by featival favourite Diamond Dac. FREE ENTRY Checkout the video and read another opinion.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_contin ue=16&v=dTob71fzSrg
... In my book the British artist Adam Franklin should be a national treasure, it should be Sir Adam Franklin! I’ll have a few words with Queen Elizabeth on this matter. Seriously speaking, I do believe that this great artist like so many others does not get as much attention as he deserves. The genre acoustic/unplugged blues is very narrow and I wish it could be wider. This is real music played by real musicians who’s trying to make a living, doing what they love, doing that they are burning for. I am very impressed by Adam Franklin. He is the real deal. What a superb guitarist, ukulele player and singer he is. How I wish I could play like him. I also have to say that he is a very good song writer; seven of the songs are written by Adam.
Think outside the box and go out there and find new music, new artists, you might find them just around the corner. Check Adam Franklin out at: http://www.adamfranklinblues.com/index.ht ml because he sure is worth it.
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What an amazing venue this is! Small, intimate, quirky, the sort of place you enter and know you'll be reluctant to leave. Fab music, ambience and most welcoming staff. Exotic, imaginative decor and great vibe. Can't wait to go back!

What a great night with TFB AT the doghouse. In this new (to us) venue. Friendly and fun place to be. Will be keeping a close eye on what's on and coming back

Went to watch Quint Starkie!! Had a great night at a top venue . Will definitely visit again to watch live artists!! Wonderful hosts unfortunately I was driving so couldn't really let my hair down!!!

Went here to see Lucy Lockwood perform. It's a great friendly venue. Pat and Yvette are very welcoming and the club is full of jazz artifacts and interesting curios. The atmosphere was great and really condusive to the jazz. Of course Lucy and her band were fantastic but this place is a hidden gem and I will be back.

Well .... What can I say?? The Doghouse is a place everyone should visit, it will become part of your memories. The venue is so quirky and so different. Pat and Yvette are such fabulous people and clearly have a passion and love what they do. Drinks.... ??? My hubby was very happy.... Extremely reasonable and he came home with change�

Happy hubby. Happy days.

Xx

We love this place Brilliant acts,fabulous hosts. Feels like your in someone's home. Last night we watched The Purpletones, incredible performance by the girls. The standing ovation at the end of the night, said it all. Best place for live music in Ramsbottom.

Visited a few times now, have to say great venue, slightly off the beaten track, but well worth the effort to find! Compact, making it intimate but best description is cosy with a wonderful atmosphere created by the talent on show & the owners Pat & Yvette who are the most welcoming hosts. Great variety of bottled beers etc & wine at very reasonable prices for this kind of venue....give it a visit, well worth it for a memorable evening!

Such a amazing place, can’t wait to go again. Good music, good atmosphere and lovely people.

Private hen party..wonderful night...fabulous venue.. quirky..great ambience about the place..top sound system..lovely staff..cant wait to return to see some live music.. long may it continue and become part of rammy 's history ������

I can’t believe I have never been to this place such a brilliant night for louise’s 40th and the staff are lovely!!!!

Had my 40th birthday party here, the place,atmosphere,The wonderful bar staff and the brill DJ of course,couldn't of asked for a better place to of had it.

Four of us had the best evenings we've had in years at the Dog House, I was celebrating my birthday, on arrival we entered what looked like an industrial estate but once we were seated we could of been in a jazz/blues club in New Orleans for all we new.

It's a small and very atmospheric venue, you're so close to the musicians and if you enjoy music you will enjoy the Doghouse !!



We will return !!!

First time visited this place with a friend last night, it won't be the last.. fabulous place, great atmosphere, DJ the music was just up my street, fab. Everyone up dancing and so friendly.. love the decor.. i want to live in Ramsbottom now lol..

Fantastic venue and the hosts are great. I've seen various acts there ranging from Jazz, blues, funk, soul and heavier bands. It's Ramsbottom's answer to the Cavern Club.

Myself and a few friends saw Antonio Forcione last night and we were all in awe of such talent and virtuosity.

Fabulous party venue, with such a great atmosphere. We had a private party here for a 50th Birthday. The staff are amazingly helpful too. Hope to return soon for a live music evening or DJ.

Another fabulous night in the Dog House last night!



Always made to feel so welcome, huge range of different drinks to try and amazing music! Thank you again xx

Amazing little place. Really lovely owners. Vibes perfect.

Amazing club, with top notch artists. Had many brilliant evenings there. Thoroughly recommend.

Albeit being tucked away in an obscure setting, this venue is a gem. It embodies warmth not only in the decor, the incense that permeates the air but from the owners themselves. The variety of drinks on offer is great and the prices very reasonable. We were fortunate to see the very talented Blues musician Mark Harrison who combines Blue Grass music with various anecdotes and a very wicked sense of humour. Kudos all round.

Saw these 2 guys at the Doghouse cellar, Ramsbottom, Saturday the 9th June. First of all the Venue is superb, very intimate surroundings with great decor. Well done to Pat the owner who made us feel very welcome.... As for led zep 2, absolutely terrific! Great singer and his co musician, wow what a top guitar player! could have listened all night, pity it had to end. Thanks for a fantastic night.
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What an amazing venue this is! Small, intimate, quirky, the sort of place you enter and know you'll be reluctant to leave. Fab music, ambience and most welcoming staff. Exotic, imaginative decor and great vibe. Can't wait to go back!

What a great night with TFB AT the doghouse. In this new (to us) venue. Friendly and fun place to be. Will be keeping a close eye on what's on and coming back

Went to watch Quint Starkie!! Had a great night at a top venue . Will definitely visit again to watch live artists!! Wonderful hosts unfortunately I was driving so couldn't really let my hair down!!!

Went here to see Lucy Lockwood perform. It's a great friendly venue. Pat and Yvette are very welcoming and the club is full of jazz artifacts and interesting curios. The atmosphere was great and really condusive to the jazz. Of course Lucy and her band were fantastic but this place is a hidden gem and I will be back.

Well .... What can I say?? The Doghouse is a place everyone should visit, it will become part of your memories. The venue is so quirky and so different. Pat and Yvette are such fabulous people and clearly have a passion and love what they do. Drinks.... ??? My hubby was very happy.... Extremely reasonable and he came home with change�

Happy hubby. Happy days.

Xx

We love this place Brilliant acts,fabulous hosts. Feels like your in someone's home. Last night we watched The Purpletones, incredible performance by the girls. The standing ovation at the end of the night, said it all. Best place for live music in Ramsbottom.

Visited a few times now, have to say great venue, slightly off the beaten track, but well worth the effort to find! Compact, making it intimate but best description is cosy with a wonderful atmosphere created by the talent on show & the owners Pat & Yvette who are the most welcoming hosts. Great variety of bottled beers etc & wine at very reasonable prices for this kind of venue....give it a visit, well worth it for a memorable evening!

Such a amazing place, can’t wait to go again. Good music, good atmosphere and lovely people.

Private hen party..wonderful night...fabulous venue.. quirky..great ambience about the place..top sound system..lovely staff..cant wait to return to see some live music.. long may it continue and become part of rammy 's history ������

I can’t believe I have never been to this place such a brilliant night for louise’s 40th and the staff are lovely!!!!

Had my 40th birthday party here, the place,atmosphere,The wonderful bar staff and the brill DJ of course,couldn't of asked for a better place to of had it.

Four of us had the best evenings we've had in years at the Dog House, I was celebrating my birthday, on arrival we entered what looked like an industrial estate but once we were seated we could of been in a jazz/blues club in New Orleans for all we new.

It's a small and very atmospheric venue, you're so close to the musicians and if you enjoy music you will enjoy the Doghouse !!



We will return !!!

First time visited this place with a friend last night, it won't be the last.. fabulous place, great atmosphere, DJ the music was just up my street, fab. Everyone up dancing and so friendly.. love the decor.. i want to live in Ramsbottom now lol..

Fantastic venue and the hosts are great. I've seen various acts there ranging from Jazz, blues, funk, soul and heavier bands. It's Ramsbottom's answer to the Cavern Club.

Myself and a few friends saw Antonio Forcione last night and we were all in awe of such talent and virtuosity.

Fabulous party venue, with such a great atmosphere. We had a private party here for a 50th Birthday. The staff are amazingly helpful too. Hope to return soon for a live music evening or DJ.

Another fabulous night in the Dog House last night!



Always made to feel so welcome, huge range of different drinks to try and amazing music! Thank you again xx

Amazing little place. Really lovely owners. Vibes perfect.

Amazing club, with top notch artists. Had many brilliant evenings there. Thoroughly recommend.

Albeit being tucked away in an obscure setting, this venue is a gem. It embodies warmth not only in the decor, the incense that permeates the air but from the owners themselves. The variety of drinks on offer is great and the prices very reasonable. We were fortunate to see the very talented Blues musician Mark Harrison who combines Blue Grass music with various anecdotes and a very wicked sense of humour. Kudos all round.