Welcome to the 'JB Jazz Blues' website. 'JB Jazz Blues' is a floating evening of Jazz Blues Soul…read moreand Funk music. With a collective group of people providing live music, MC and DJ, you will enjoy some superb musicianship and cool company.Who says you have to drive all the way into the city to hear great jazz and blues? You'd be hard-pressed to find better music than here at JbJazzBlues Club. It's laid-back, and the mood lighting really sets the stage. There's live music twice a month, soon to be weekly. Great tunes, from classic standards to modern interpretations, will get your fingers drumming, your legs moving and you up on the dance floor grooving the night away. 'JB Jazz Blues' currently holds music nights in the function area of the Tara Sports and Leisure complex in Shaw, Oldham (Manchester, North West England). Band's of live musicians, MC, technical support and a full on sound / PA system all go towards making a 'JB Jazz Blues' party a gig to remember . Please check back on this site soon for upcoming dates, photos of events and more information about 'JB Jazz Blues' Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx8xtvGrng8

Kreator-Coma of Souls. Macabre-Grim Reality…read more Pungent Stench-Been Caught Buttering. Back when vinyl was king these were the first records that I bought from Rocks Off,which at the time (1991) was the premier music shop in Rochdale,although to be fair the competition was pretty much none existant,there was Save Records in the Inside Market but I was never the biggest James Last/Irish Folk/The Bradshaws fan mainly because none of them did songs about inter-dimensional satanic serial killers. Apart from new stuff Rocks Off always bought and sold second hand music as well,and these days second hand stuff is all they sell,and by stuff I mean music,films,games and stuff. It's not a bad shop at all and they do a good line in quality rarities, most of my Misfits vinyl was bought there for a few quid (one of which turned out to be a hundred quid worth of rare which cost me £3.49,oops on their part). It's not all Metal though they sell all genres of music,probably even James Last/Irish.......you get the idea...... You can't beat a good second hand/rarities music shop, and Rochdale has one of the best...

A good mix of CDs and vinyl that also tailors to the more eclectic tastes. Friendly employees each…read moretime I've visited. Deals in new product mainly. If you have more eclectic tastes this is well worth your time.

Sizzling Soul Fabulous Funk…read moreBrilliant Broken Beats Awesome Abstract Hip Hop Fantastic Free Jazz Dazzling Dubstep Sweeeeeet Lovers Rock Beautifully crooned Country Amazing Americana Classic Chicago House Tantalising Techno Pogo-ing Punk-Funk Perfect Pop Gorgeous Psyche-Folk Blistering Garage & lots of cool Rock & Roll Don't mean to get all High Fidelity on y'all but Piccadilly Records is the Northern equivalent of Rough Trade East. They have aisles of incredible vinyl on 7", 12" and long-players, tons of new and re-issued CDs and listening decks where you can check them all out. Even better, most of the staff are deejays so can give you the lowdown on the tracks that are the most fly. They also host in-store gigs from emerging and established artists. What more could you want?

This is a small unheralded theatre in Shaw situated across from the new Asda…read more It seats just 156 people and boasts a stage that can be viewed from anywhere. I am not too sure of the history of the Playhouse 2 but ive no doubt it is long and varied. They have a variety of performers on from Elvis tribute acts to jazz musicians and comedians. I recently went to see the Elvis tribute and it was a fantastic evening and all for just a tenner. I also took my girlfriend to see Blood Brothers last week for the same price and again we had a tremendous evening. Everything is so professionally done and up until a few months ago i didn't even know the place existed, im almost ashamed as i have missed out on some great entertainment ive no doubt. They have a well appointed bar serving a wide variety of lagers, beer etc and soft drinks and coffee all at reasonable price. It is without doubt a great place to go and spend an evening if you like your theatre and music etc and you don't have to got to Manchester.

Located inside the arcades shopping centre this is a smallish HMV store (compared to some), they…read morestock a wide range of films, tv series, games and music. Always pleanty to choose from, staff are always happy to help you find something or check if something is in stock. I always find the best time to shop in here is when they have offers on, other wise they can be sometimes a bit pricey and a bit of shopping around would find it a bit cheaper. The staff are friendly, the store is well kept and tidy. Alway check the latest managers specials, they have some good deals on games and consoles if thats what your after.

I love this place I shop here for all my dvds cds they have an awesome range of good deals from…read morefilms to music cds and everything is so easy to find if you are looking for something imparticular. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

I have to give a major shout out to Paramount Books - a fantastic independent bookstore nestled in…read morethe sometimes overlooked and forgotten Shudehill area of town. Ok so there may be a million KFC ripoff takeaways and a few random shops that have seen better days around it but Paramount stands out as a well looked after 2nd hand book store with loads of character! I was pulled in on a wet and windy Monday by their comic book sale - in fact there's a whole area in the back dedicated to rare comics and graphic novels (fantastic selection) - inside there's a fantastic selection covering everything from music and film to politics, history and philosophy - really good to browse and possible pick up a tome to take home (wow that rhymes...) The best part of this place is the owner who basically is exactly what you'd be looking for if casting this place in a Hollywood movie. With glasses dangling from his neck and a scholarly look as he sorts the shelves - the classical music in the background makes you really feel what a unique place this is in the world of chain stores and amazon. Make sure you check out Paramount soon and enjoy a slip back into yesteryear!

Thank the lord for Paramount Book Exchange…read more One of the few independent bookshops left in Manchester, it's a strictly DIY affair run by a genuine book lover. The sign outside suggests it's only open Fridays and Saturdays but it's usually open Monday to Saturday unless the owner has popped out for something. The lively window displays give a great indicator of what's in store with stacks of new, vintage and secondhand books everywhere. Fans of cult fiction, sci-fi, horror, crime noir, queer fiction, biographies and pop culture will find much to treasure here as the stock leans more towards William Burroughs, Poppy Z Brite and Neil Gaiman than Harry Potter. There's also a small selection of 60s-90s vinyl for crate diggers. All they need is a coffee machine and I'd happily move in!

DJ Shadow would have a field day in X-Records…read more From the outside it looks like your average, old skool music store. Walk down to the basement however, and you're greeted with the sight of thousands of 7" singles, 12" EPs and 33" albums stacked floor to ceiling on weight-bearing shelves. Look around and you'll notice there's thousands more records housed in boxes and crates all around you. Some of them are clearly marked Hip Hop, Reggae, Northern Soul and so on, others are simply marked Sale and have reduced stickers on them. Gloriously, X-Records sells a combination of new and secondhand vinyl, making it a bit of a one-stop destination for collectors and deejays. Naturally, there's some records that were destined for landfill but dig carefully and you'll find plenty of gems from Patti Smith and Television to Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and Can. Prices are low, most of the stock is in great condition and there's lots of deleted and obscure titles in-between popular albums. As for the kind of music they stock, X-Records sells everything from prog-rock, punk, indie and heavy metal to country, folk, blues, hip hop, rap and ska to free jazz. DJ Shadow's score to Dark Days: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgWn9ZdyiAE

X Records is a real forgotten gem of a record shop which should certainly be on the radar of anyone…read morehalf serious about their records. Basically, as no-one ever remembers this place exists outside of Bolton, you can find loads of ace deleted stock, usually at knock-down prices because the owner doesn't have a clue what he's doing. That means stock that is not available anywhere else, not marked up as a 'rarity'. There's a decent array of styles and genres, with modern releases nestled up against an extensive metal and hard rock selection. There's also a load of decent reissues on the shelves. Tucked away in the back is a dedicated dance area where you'll find shaven headed lads nodding furiously along to kiddiecore donk or whatever they're listening to that given week. Thanks to some changes in staff (be it that they left to pastures new or were 'let go'), X Records has sadly lost its way slightly and these days, it seems to be afloat thanks to Kiss memorabilia rather than selling records to enthusiastic teenagers. That's a shame as this is a shop that has done wonders in shaping me and my musical tastes over the years.

Northern Quarter, you're spoiling us with all your record shops! Next thing we know we're not going…read moreto be able to choose one! Like Piccadilly Records, Eastern Bloc, Vinyl Exchange and so on and so on, Vox Pop offers a ton of records for your inner DJ. Or your outer one, be that your profession. Shifting between mainstream and obscure is its forte and if you can't find that coveted rare 70s disco compilation elsewhere, chances are it'll be here. The website's pretty amazing too, you'll find a hand-picked collection suggestion from that epic Manchester stalwart Mr Scruff and you can even order online. But why would you when there's a treasure trove on Oldham Street just waiting to be unearthed? Spanning across genres, the shop's repertoire is darn large and stopping here is a must for any discerning music fan. If you're a collector or even just looking to liven up your musical life, I couldn't recommend Vox Pop more.

If you're a music lover and record collector you won't want to pass this gem of a store by. Vox Pop…read morehas spent a decade winning our hearts by stocking hard to find records from just about every significant music genre to have graced our ears in the last 40 years. From Hip Hop, Rock, Punk, Dance, Soul and obscure Disco, there is a record in here waiting for you to find it, whatever your style. Luckily for Vox Pop aficionados who spend hours upon hours lost between aisles of audio bliss, there's some light relief in the form of deli Love Saves the Day where you can refuel on coffee and snacks to keep you going well into the afternoon.

As the name implies, Endless Music is a secondhand music store that sells racks and racks of vinyl…read moreand CDs. Stock is arranged by category with sections devoted to rock, pop, punk, metal, new wave, funk, soul and folk. A lot of the records are too mainstream for my taste - think Madonna to Meatloaf, Bowie to The B-52s - but I was impressed they had about half a dozen early Dylan albums in top notch condition. The owner clearly has an equal passion for film and as a result, there's shelves devoted to film memorabilia, signed posters and photos, videos and DVDs. A note to sci-fi lovers, they also have a bewildering amount of Star Wars figures and memorabilia. Whether or not they'll be happy to part with them however, depends on two things: The size of your wallet and the size of your obsession with all things Luke Skywalker!

Confession: I actually didn't see the original Star Wars trilogy until after I saw the first two of…read morethe prequels. I blame my age. Customers of Endless Music may well want to tell me off for this as they stock Star Wars memorabilia. Ah, when those of the male species really like something they really do go to town don't they. The guys at Endless Music really like Star Wars and they really like records. They have an amazingly named Ebay shop too - blacktiewhitenoise and their website encourages you to have a look on there for some bargains. The shop buys records as well as sells them, and it stocks the artists you want on vinyl. If, like me, you are young enough to love the film Almost Famous despite not having nostalgia yourself yet secretly wish you were one of the characters: Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones. That kind of thing. Because lets face it, you can trawl round every Oxfam in the North West but no-one gives away these kinds of vinyl - they sell them.