News and Forthcoming Events

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For the most up to date event list try... Star and Garter Events Calender

Saturday 29th April 2000 - Smile

- Indie, post-punk, proto-punk, electro night, undoubtably some B&S too.
- DJ Laetitia & Roxanne. Visit their website
- Preceded by an open mike acoustic showcase, any artist welcome (I can't believe its not karaoke).

Saturday 22nd April 2000 - Smile

- Indie, post-punk, proto-punk, electro night.
- DJ Payne, DJ Q, DJ Slatex (Sideways Sound System). Visit their website
- Preceded by an open mike acoustic showcase, any artist welcome (I can't believe its not karaoke).

Saturday 15th April 2000 - Smile

- Indie, post-punk, proto-punk, electro night.
- Owen + Simon (from Tiger Lounge)

Saturday 8th April 2000 - Smile

- Indie, post-punk, proto-punk, electro night.
- Andy Woods (From Get a Grip).
- Preceded by Acoustic Anarchy.

Saturday 1st April 2000 - Smile

- Indie, post-punk, proto-punk, electro night.
- Andy Woods (From Get a Grip).
- Preceded by Acoustic Anarchy.

Saturday 25th March 2000 - Smile


- Indie, post-punk, proto-punk, electro night.
- Owen + Simon (Tiger Lounge)
- Preceded by an open mike acoustic showcase, any artist welcome (I can't believe its not karaoke).

Saturday 18th March 2000 - Smile


- Indie, post-punk, proto-punk, electro night.
- Andy Woods (From Get a Grip).
- Preceded by Acoustic Anarchy.

Smile's 6th Birthday - The Thank You's...

...to all who attended to make this a really excellent night... ...special thanks to our special guest DJ's Richard Colburn & Andy Rourke... ...the harassed staff at the Star & Garter... ...all the regulars who supported us through the quiet times and busy times... ...the Guardian and the Manchester Evening News for all the mis-information... ...Stuart & Isobel who turned up to everyone's surprise and delight... ...Carol & Ian... ...Ian... ...and last, but not least, the man who made the whole night possible, Andy Woods...

Guest DJ's

Saturday 20th November 1999

This week we have two guest DJ's, regular guest Glenn and Ken: DJ at Manchester's Aqua & Quizmaster of the notorious Horse & Jockey Sunday Pop Quiz.

1st Saturday of every month

Andy - Resident DJ from the Manchester Roadhouse "Get a Grip" monthly club night, will be accompanying resident DJ's Neil and Anne-Marie on the turntables.

2nd Saturday of the Month

Owen Rankin - Manchester Comedian from the "Dr Strangehair" comedy night and compare of the Manchester University Comedy Network nights, will be taking turns at the decks with the resident DJs Neil & Anne-Marie.

Last Saturday of the Month

Simon - DJ from Fab Cafe's super "Tiger Lounge" will be regularly moonlighting at Smile on the last Saturday of the month.

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Saturday 6th November 1999


Break out the jelly & ice-cream it's "Smile's" 6th Birthday Party! Definitely one to put in your diary.
Special Guest DJ's for the 6th birthday do will be "Belle & Sebastian's" Richard Colburn and Chris Geddes. Woopee!!!
If you want priority information on this event please email: mailto:anne-marie@talk21.com, and leave your contact e-mail address. We will e-mail the confirmed details direct to you.

Saturday 30th October 1999

Simon from Fab Cafe's "Tiger Lounge" will be the guest DJ for his usual end of the month slot.

Saturday 23th October 1999

Special promotional night for the new Ian Brown single. Mat Payne from Sideways will be making his Smile debut as Guest DJ.

Saturday 4th September 1999

Andy - Resident DJ from the Manchester Roadhouse "Get a Grip" monthly club night, will be accompanying resident DJ's Neil and Anne-Marie on the turntables.

Saturday 11th September 1999

Owen Rankin - Popular Manchester Comedian from the Phoenix's "Dr Strangehair" comedy night and compare of the Manchester University Comedy Network nights, will be taking the guest DJ slot for the night.

18th September 1999

Glen, a regular guest DJ, will be aiding & abetting Neil & Anne-Marie, with his mixture of alternative indie & american lo-fi.

Saturday 25th September 1999

Simon - DJ from Fab Cafe's super "Tiger Lounge" and resident DJ of the "Dr Strangehair" comedy night will be moonlighting at Smile this weekend.

Saturday 9th October 1999

Owen Rankin - Back again by popular demand, marvelous Manchester Comedian from the "Dr Strangehair" comedy night and compare of the Manchester University Comedy Network nights, will be taking turns at the decks with the resident DJs.

Saturday 16th October 1999

Blair Witch Project night. Goodies from this American smash hit will be up for grabs. Regular guest DJ Glenn, will be in attendance with his regular mix of American lo-fi and noisy alternative indie.

Please note this can be subject to change.

Watch this space