The Manfreds

The Manfreds are a British band whose line-up draws on the history of Manfred Mann, the group formed in London in 1962. This concert takes place at The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh.

Manfred Mann formed in London in 1962 and had a run of hits in the mid-1960s, including "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" (1964) and "Pretty Flamingo" (1966). Later the group recorded Bob Dylan's "The Mighty Quinn", which reached the UK top ten in 1968. The Manfreds carry that catalogue forward, and the band's music sits within the British beat and rhythm and blues tradition that shaped Manfred Mann's sound.

The Manfreds perform the songs associated with that period, and this Edinburgh date is one stop on a tour of the UK. The Queen's Hall hosts concerts and shows in Edinburgh, and the evening suits listeners who know the hits of the 1960s and want to hear them performed live.