Romance in Durango
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Romance in Durango is coming to Mulligans Downstairs, Manchester's finest Irish pub just off Deansgate. This dynamic duo bring their infectious blend of soul, R&B and Americana to life with theatrical flair and raw passion. Having recently completed a six-month residency performing aboard a cruise ship, they're back with a wealth of live performance experience and a reputation for leaving everything on the stage. Expect an evening of carefully curated sets that weave together beloved classics and transformative takes on popular hits, all bound by a cohesive narrative that tells a story from start to finish.
With performers who leap between instruments and command genres from Dylan to Franklin whilst staying true to their own distinctive style, Romance in Durango promise a night of genuine connection and energy. Whether you're after tracked sets, acoustic performances or multi-instrumental arrangements, this is live music at its most passionate and committed. Set against the warm, welcoming atmosphere of Mulligans Downstairs, this is the perfect setting for an evening of craic, great music and unforgettable entertainment. Head down to Southgate and discover why Mulligans has earned its reputation as a leading live music venue.
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Informed by the steadfast foundations laid out by the giants of the genre, Romance in Durango wear their RnB influences on their sleeves. With their post modern blend of Soul and Americana, they carve a distinct niche within their own style. Freshly returned from their most recent contract, the duo have just finished performing onboard the Celebrity Summit, cruising around Alaska for the past 6 months. The pair have a wealth of experience in live performances, pub gigs and private events, interweaving classics that the crowd know and adore with transformative takes on popular hits, they stand out in their passionate and raw approach leaving nothing on the table by the end of the night. Performing a range of tracked, acoustic & multi-instrumental sets all bound by a cohesive narrative glueing the performance together, Romance in Durango set out to tell a story each night. Sophie is one half of Romance in Durango. She brings a theatrical flare to her performance, jumping between instruments mid set and belting songs ranging from Bob Dylan to Aretha Franklin all while staying true to her own unique style. She radiates the infectious passion she holds for the giants of the soul genre, drawing inspiration from the likes of Amy Winehouse and Sammy Rae & the Friends. Jack is the second half of Romance in Durango. He is a veritable encyclopaedia of modern popular music and witty anecdotes, with a taste as eclectic as it is visible. Musically forged by a love of the blues, Jack soon found his path toward funk and soul music being undeniably sculpted by the playing of Nile Rodgers, Vulfpeck and Steely Dan. In combination the pair produce a potent intertwining of their own musical journeys that results in a completely unique and encapsulating end product. Their constant push toward excellence is evident in their shows. Ultimately the pair love the show, the stage and above all, they love the music. Romance in Durango pride themselves on curating themed set lists to ensure that every venue and audience member is accounted for, therefore they organise their 1000 song-strong full set list by genre / set name. The duo also provide an entertainment offering called ‘Durango’s Jukebox’, in which they take requests and recreate them in their own style. This has been a proven hit and the pair have received brilliant feedback on this set in particular. Get in touch and book Romance in Durango for your next event. Whatever the occasion, the pair are sure to impress crowds with their natural flair, and passionate approach to entertaining.
Mulligans, based just off Deansgate in the heart of Manchester, is an Authentic Irish Pub, renowned for having the best pint of Guinness in Manchester and is Manchester’s oldest Irish Pub. As Manchester’s number one pub we show a whole host of Live Sport including GAA, Football, Rugby and Horse Racing. We are also a leading Live Music venue that over the years has gained an enviable reputation for legendary nights full of craic and a friendly welcoming atmosphere.