Muzz'
Been to some good-sounding MEN gigs, tho as you say MB: Apollo Academy and Lowry are always good, or at least as good as the soundman. The Ritz, too - not seen a bad one there. The best-sounding venue in Manchester, though, is the Bridgewater. Went to see Burt Bacharach there, and it sounded perfect.
MB1.
Ah forgot about The Ritz ,Yes good again!
Haven't been to The Bridgewater but that's the Home of the Halle (as was the Free Trade Hall) so it should be good!
As for the songs of Burt Bacharach they'd still sound good through two bean cans connected with a piece of string (must try that!).