Foo Fighters Surprise Gig, Free Drinks at Manchester Dive Bar

0:00It's February 26, and this episode is brought to you by NordVPN, Fast Reliable Online Privacy. Links in the episode description. And now, here's what's happening across the UK. Foo Fighters fans in Manchester are buzzing over a surprise gig, the band just announced at the O2 Ritz. The show sold out instantly through box office tickets only, even with some grumbling of our prices. Meanwhile, the nearby dive bar Bunny Jackson's is upping the ante by promising free drinks to everyone inside, if Dave Grohl and the band swing by to. Play their tiny stage after the show. This isn't the first time big names of crashed bunnies. A couple years back, the 1975 showed up, with band members pouring drinks behind the bar. Olivia Rodrigo even grabbed the mic for a surprise performance. More recently, acts like Bill Murray and sax player Gabby Rose have jumped in for impromptu sets. Fans are split on the gig tickets, but lining up eagerly outside the venue. The bar's offer has everyone talking, turning a regular pre- and post-show spot into potential party central amid the Brits week high building for.

1:07Next year's awards at Co-op Live. Bunny Jackson's is already set to host curfew busting parties around the gig, making it a hot destination either way. The venue boss jokes the band might not even fit on stage, but history shows these pop-ins happen. Picture the chaos of free flowing drinks and food fighters rocking a dive bar. It could become Manchester music legend. Fingers crossed it all comes together this weekend. Fingers crossed it all comes together this weekend. Fingers crossed it all comes together this weekend. Fingers crossed it all comes together this weekend. Fingers crossed it all comes together this weekend. Fingers crossed it all comes together this weekend. Fingers crossed it all comes together this weekend. Fingers crossed it all comes together this weekend.