colleya Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Not sure if this is the done thing on this forum, mods please move or let me know if it isn't. Just heard that John, landlord at the OMT passed away peacefully in his sleep last night. I reckon if you're involved in the Manchester/North West covers scene then there's a good chance that you've played there at some point. John liked live music and good beer and ran the pub with both. They've put 3 bands on a weekend for as long as I can remember, so this is just to say thanks to John for giving weekend hackers such as myself a stage to throw shapes on, helpful advice and a fantastic pint after the gig. The world needs more landlords like him. Rest in peace. Andy Quote
The Admiral Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Nicely said. I moved away last year, but I've had a few pints in the OMT in Alty over the last 17 years, and as you say, always a busy live music pub with really good beer. The world could do with a few more landlords who believe in the value of both! Quote
Les Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Never met him but had heard of him and the pub and was due to play there in July. RIP John Quote
colleya Posted June 21, 2015 Author Posted June 21, 2015 Think all gigs are cancelled until further notice Les. I'd keep an eye on their twitter account and NWB.co for any more info. Andy Quote
stuckinthepod Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) Sad news, RIP. Never played there personally but OMT has got a great rep as a quality venue in the NW area. Edited June 22, 2015 by stuckinthepod Quote
Damonjames Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Quality venue, let's hope they can continue to make it work in john's honour. RIP big fella Quote
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