Aziz Ibrahim

Aziz Ibrahim

Aziz Ibrahim

Artisan Tap, Stoke-On-Trent

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About the show

Aziz Ibrahim is a Manchester-born guitarist and composer whose career cuts through some of the most iconic names in British music. From his early days with Simply Red to stepping into the shoes of John Squire in The Stone Roses, Aziz has built a reputation as a fearless and versatile musician.


A sought-after collaborator, he has worked with Ian Brown, Paul Weller, Asia, Steve Hogarth of Marillion, and Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree, contributing to acclaimed recordings and electrifying live performances.


Now, 25 years after it was first recorded, his long-lost debut album Lahore to Longsight finally sees the light of day. Featuring an all-star lineup including members of The Smiths, The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, the album stands as a powerful statement of Aziz’s artistry as both a guitarist and frontman.


Released as a limited-edition double vinyl for Record Store Day 2026 and backed by a full band UK tour, 2026 marks the long-overdue arrival of one of Manchester’s most compelling musical voices.

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Former guitarist with Simply Red and The Stone Roses, and sometime collaborator with Ian Brown. Now a solo artist in his own right, Aziz has a unique East meets West sound and his guitar playing has been described as Ravi Shankar crossed with Jimi Hendrix.

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on Thursday 15 October 2026