Well-established, relaxed and friendly open mic...

“Best current British blues singer I know.” (Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music), “James takes all of her musical loves – jazz, blues, soul, folk – and wraps them up into songs that achieve an astonishing array of moods and emotions.” ( Jazzwise)

New songs, borrowed songs, songs from the BRC canon, you'll get to hear the stories away from the edifice of a big band and be part of bringing the new album to life.

World Jazz vocalist debuts her new show created from eclectic influences of music from Jazz and Blues to African and Indian folk, UK Indie and Soul. ‘A singer of quite astonishing versatility and adaptability’  London Jazz News / ‘A stunning performance’  Jazzwise

“Buddy Mondlock writes beautiful songs and plays the kind of guitar they deserve. He’s a fine person and a fine artist.” Townes Van Zandt / "He is one of my favorite writers.” Nanci Griffith

Singer-songwriter who has performed with Riverdance, Yes, and Medieval Bæbes plays songs from her upcoming album with her full band.

With a coveted Danny Kyle Award from Celtic Connections, and 3 awards from Italy’s premier world music festival, Elliott Morris has a formidable reputation as one of the hardest-working and most sought-after artists on the acoustic scene.

A collective, dedicated to showcasing and fostering the bluegrass scene in the capital!

Critically acclaimed Australian band plays, with songs ranging from hard hitting social commentary to deeply personal musings, but each containing a unique turn of phrase, dark humour and an ever-present sense of romance

“Appalachian music, through and through, with all the dynamism of a string band and the longing of a lovelorn country song.” Rolling Stone Country

Well-established, relaxed and friendly open mic...

A night of music and conversation... songs in process and conversations about the creative process and life on the road. This month featuring Hannah Frances

Expect Sea Shanties, traditional folk music and pirate merriment!

A dynamic saxophonist with a voice like melting butter, Sambambo brings her band to Camden for an intimate show to celebrate the release of a single from her upcoming mini-album.

Riotous Balkan, Gypsy and Turkish tunes, up-tempo Russian drinking songs and even upper-tempo Klezmer, with a hint of hip hop and Latin for good measure.

Brighton-based contemporary folk group mixing British and American styles... British folk without the stiff upper lip!

Violinist, multi-instrumentalist, ethnomusicologist and composer prepares her first ever solo performances in the UK this year: a rare opportunity not to be missed!

Critically acclaimed singer, lyricist and multi-instrumentalist explores perspectives on life, death, love and hardship...

Hard driving Old-Time Music from the USA

With a performance CV that includes collaborations with Wynton Marsalis, Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland, Joe is now making a name for himself as a band leader and as one of the UK's most captivating young pianists

Grammy-winning American-Scottish folk singer-songwriter celebrates the release of her album 'Throne'

“Delicate acoustic instrumentals provide the backdrop against which Anna’s expressive vocals are sung. What stands out most, though, is the lyrics.” York Calling

An intimate, curated and community-based night of folk music aiming to celebrate the best upcoming folk artists London has to offer

A five-piece from East London that blend elements of Folk, Americana and American Blues with classic songwriting

Tight vocal harmonies and blistering trombone and vocal solos over classic New Orleans jazz and blues songs

Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”

Country blues and ragtime, hokum, jug band and rural music from the 20’s and 30’s

An eclectic mix of swinging blues from the 20s-50s... "Excellent band...her smoky/laid-back voice does the risqué blues-with-soul stuff with a vengeance." (Blues in the South)

Long regarded as one of British folk’s finest singer-songwriters.

A charismatic bandura player and singer, and one of the rising stars of Ukrainian music.

The music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli... Joined monthly by some of the best gypsy jazz musicians from across Europe, come for an evening of improvisation and surprises!

"Ethereal and understated" - Tom Robinson BBC Radio 6 Music / “a glorious display of ambient folk” - Glide Magazine

Both captivating, up and coming Folk singer-songwriters in their own right, Jessica Dives and Grace Elizabeth Harvey are joining forces in a unique collaboration

Two best friends. One mic each. Reunited on stage for a night of music, mess, and radical honesty.

British indie folk group with a timeless and original sound. Songs which are intimate and uplifting, carried by soulful strings, sophisticated songwriting and three-part harmonies

“Utterly spellbinding” The Times / “The next British blues guitar hero” The Guardian

Two talented duos share the stage in this intimate double bill

World Jazz vocalist debuts her new show created from eclectic influences of music from Jazz and Blues to African and Indian folk, UK Indie and Soul. ‘A singer of quite astonishing versatility and adaptability’  London Jazz News / ‘A stunning performance’  Jazzwise

Singer-songwriter known for his emotive vocals and soulful guitar playing; captivating listeners with a sound that blends both warmth and melancholy

From the swinging Ella Fitzgerald to the soul and warmth of Sarah Vaughan, from Anita O’Day’s playful interpretations to Carmen McRae’s ultimate swing...

Pairing unique vocal harmonies with smooth basslines, dynamic drum beats, funky guitar riffs, sweet keyboard melodies and floaty saxophone/flute

The vintage sounds of America with deep Sousaphone Brass grooves, intricate string picking and virtuosic harmonica & washboard.

“One of the worlds’s finest exponents of the music of New Orleans…. a true piano talent” Blues In Britain magazine

Swinging jazz trio presenting a mix of original compositions and arrangements, as well as tributes to Benny Goodman, Jacques Brel, and Carole King.

Greek Rebetiko... a series of songs from a selection of the greatest Greek composers...

‘’… This is mature, refined songwriting of the highest calibre.'' Loud & Quiet Magazine

One of Ireland’s brightest new jazz talents

FolkAndRoots presents a double bill featuring 2 award-winning British folk artists... Mitchell: ★★★★ “Warm and rustic…Graceful and mysterious” Maverick + Joiner: "His personal based songs are very accessible, with all the foibles of life that we can relate to.” FATEA

TALENTBANQ presents... Romantic, cinematic, storytelling rockstar — a timeless songwriter with a voice that knows both the pain you hide and how to set you free

Indie Folk artist from The Garden of England who blends intricate melodies with organic instrumentation

“An Irish National treasure. The poet laureate of Dublin’s dark side” The Irish Times

From delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditional English dance tunes, the pair blend fiddle and guitar with their ‘gorgeous close vocal harmonies’ (Folk Radio UK).

“Softly stunning, mesmerising country-tinged indie” Holler

A special double bill featuring musical sisters Louella Lucas (full band) & Anoushka Lucas (duo show) - '[Anoushka Lucas] ...an exceptional voice and a great songwriter' Jamie Callum, BBC Introducing)

A contemporary folk-pop troubadour best known as one third of folk/Americana trio The Lost Trades

The world’s first “alt-bluegrass” act... demonstrating the power of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and doghouse bass when matched with four-part harmonies and memorable melodies!

Singer-songwriter and fingerpicker extraordinaire, combines a style of songwriting influenced by Bob Dylan and Hank Williams Sr., with a guitar style inspired by Mississippi John Hurt and Doc Watson

Critically-acclaimed Italian Jazz vocalist with a repertoire of eclectic tunes from straight ahead jazz standards, swinging blues and beautiful Brazilian songs to quirky pop arrangements.

Irish Mountain Music for City Folk... "They really pack a punch with their full-on rocking acoustic bluegrassy folk” Folk Radio UK

"If there is a better New Orleans-style pianist in the UK than the outrageously talented Dale Storr, please point me in his or her direction because he or she must be very, very special" ~ Blues In Britain magazine... tonight celebrating the music of Dr.John and James Booker

Queensland troubadours known for their harmony-rich songwriting, magnetic live shows, and timeless indie-folk charm

A concert dedicated to João Gilberto - the "father of Bossa Nova”

An evening of beautiful Greek music from different eras of great Greek composers including Tsitsanis, Zabetas, Theodorakis, Xarhakos, Hadjidakis, Loizos, as well as original compositions from members of the group

Special 4-date residency! Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose genre-defying music blends indie rock, folk, and alt-pop with a dash of whimsical theatricality.

Singer-songwriter who saunters after dark in the music of the night, blending blues, jazz and Americana-noir

Ambient/folk musician who combines acoustic instruments with computer processing to create folk inspired soundscapes.

“One of the truly pioneering acts in folk music” FRUK ****

Trio with a sound that has been described as ’Tropical Jazz’, incorporating a blend of 60’s Jamaican jazz, Cuban inspired rhythms alongside the soul of Stax and twang of Bakersfield country

Meeting and writing together in Melbourne earlier this year, Mathilde Anne & Eve Simpson present a night full of heartbreak, hilarity, and hair-raising stories.

Gypsy jazz, Hungarian czardasz, East European folk styles, dirty tango, French musette and swing!

“massively entertaining... If you think blues can't be done on a banjo or ukulele, think again" Blues Matters ​/ “Genuinely good-time music from ukulele stalwart, who also plays a mean banjo” fRoots

Lyrics containing bouquets of optimism, delivered on melodies alternating between beguiling lightness and understated gravity

Special 4-date residency! Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose genre-defying music blends indie rock, folk, and alt-pop with a dash of whimsical theatricality.

An energetic, foot-stomping four-piece, featuring fiddle, banjo, harmonica and harmonies, all powered by a driving doghouse bass

Winner of 2023's UK Blues Federation Award for UK's Best Acoustic Act... Think Tom Waits meets Sonny Terry, with guitar chops that rival the best in blues, folk, Americana, and beyond.

Special reunion show for duo known for their signature harmonies and heartfelt songwriting

Bozard & Pearl Fish embarked on a split expedition, looking for clues. Pearl searched the earth for the bugs and humans and the things they do with their weird little limbs, the trades they lead and their cults. Bozard went to space, travelling the universe, its celestial bodies and gasses, its many solitudes & its chaotic breaths.

Celebrates the early piano trio line up featuring rhythm guitar in place of drums, united by a joint love for the trios of Oscar Peterson, Nat ‘King’ Cole trio and Art Tatum

An intimate night of atmospheric folk-rock and Americana-tinged indie. For listeners drawn to Jason Molina, Wilco, Neil Young, and R.E.M.

New Roots presents... Mix of dark and light melodic folk; Americana mixed with flavours of the 50s and 60s. Dark ballads of love, loss and human connection

Imaginative and bold mash of electro alt-trad... “Stills the breath in the room” Gavin McNamara, Bristol 24/7 / “Extraordinary” Tom Robinson, BBC 6music / "She doesn't just push boundaries but smashes them out of the solar system” Tony Birch, FATEA

An intimate night of ambient folk and experimental songwriting from two shape-shifting artists.

'Wondrous folk pop ballads' - Rolling Stone

An intimate, curated and community-based night of folk music aiming to celebrate the best upcoming folk artists London has to offer

Twin sister duo playing folky Americana

1920s and 30s jazz and blues

“Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs and is the backbone to her music.” Guitarist Magazine

Eabhal have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music.

“...a gritty, rootsy mélange full of sweeping licks, pumping bass lines and tasty harmonies, successfully blending a modern country twang with rollicking bluegrass.” – Steve Harvey, editor, Acoustic Magazine

An exuberant mix of New Orleans style piano, Barrelhouse, Rhythm and Blues, Rock n Roll, and Boogie Woogie!

Exclusive intimate show added due to popular demand!

A quietly storming solo return...it's spookily brilliant." 8/10 Uncut

Bawdy blues from the likes of Bessie Smith, Lil Johnson, Blu Lu Barker plus jazz standards to make you laugh and cry. Not for the fainthearted!

Multi-talented Jon Wilks is a much-admired fingerpicking folk guitarist and singer in the Martin Carthy/Martin Simpson vein

“Utterly spellbinding” The Times / “The next British blues guitar hero” The Guardian

Special 4-date residency! Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose genre-defying music blends indie rock, folk, and alt-pop with a dash of whimsical theatricality.

Canadian internationally renowned and award-winning recording and touring music artist, intertwines performances of her music with readings from her debut book

Blending roots-rock swagger and storytelling soul, with a style that draws comparisons to Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, and Lucinda Williams

...sorrowful harmonies, driving rhythms and break-neck fiddle to keep you dancing and sobbing into the night in equal measure

Live shows renowned for audience connection, catharsis and celebration in the face of things

Leeds based indie-folk-pop band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics

Special 4-date residency! Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose genre-defying music blends indie rock, folk, and alt-pop with a dash of whimsical theatricality.

Jazz, blues, rock and gypsy incorporated into a unique sound... “The bastard son of Tom Waits and Cab Calloway”

One of the UK's leading interpreters of the Great American Songbook, specialising in show tunes and song from the Swing-Era, tonight celebrating the music of Irving Berlin

Join us for a one-off show by the pioneering righteous folk hip-hop duo of whom Ed Sheeran says ‘I learned everything from them’

The genuine article - unapologetically old-school country, armed with a husky, baritone voice.

"Songs that rattle with the ghosts of Appalachian folk, and southern blues, yet sound emphatically English." Uncut Magazine

Join us for a one-off show by the pioneering righteous folk hip-hop duo of whom Ed Sheeran says ‘I learned everything from them’

William Jack is an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter, best known for incorporating his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, with a passion for breaking boundaries between genres and cultures.

Soundings presents... Critically-acclaimed songwriter and instrumentalist in an intimate settting

TALENTBANQ presents... a gig for lovers of songwriting and storytelling - enjoy a sneak preview and a peek behind the curtain from the creators of Coven

"Think Norwegian Wood filtered through Led Zeppelin" Anothermusic

Mississippi Delta songbird whose spine-tingling vocal style has been compared to Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee & Amy Winehouse .“A voice that is timeless in timbre and phrasing” (R2 magazine)

One of the leading flamenco musicians of his generation

Award-winning singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush... “I could listen to Adamson’s voice all day every day, it’s angelic” Maverick Magazine

New Roots presents... Gibraltarian poet & singer-songwriter Gabriel Moreno with band

“9/10 - 10 years in the making, it’s certainly been worth the wait.” Gigwise  / “9/10 - A charming body of work, Where Shall We Begin is a must listen” The Line of Best Fit 

From Kent, and an established member of the modern English folk scene, James Kerry is well known for his passionate, rhythmic playing rooted in folk dance tradition.

Vintage Rock'n'roll band from the UK with rich vocals, soulful grooves and soaring horns

Inspired by the swing era and the composers of this time, playing music from their upcoming album and tunes that they love from the likes of Duke Ellington, W.C Handy and many more.

Vera Van Heeringen and Brooks Williams present “Song Roots,” a night of songs, stories and masterful guitar playing.

One of the country’s finest female singer songwriters.

“A sound that sits mid-point between the gospel soul of Aretha Franklin and the dirty blues of Fleetwood Mac - really something special”, The Blues Magazine

Fast-rising star on the U.K. Folk/Americana scene with a voice that “stops you in your tracks”

Award-winning Canadian trio drawing on folk, outlaw country, and Celtic traditions.

Songwriter who creates from the truth of her own experiences, whose voice has drawn comparisons to Patty Griffin and Lori McKenna

Folk, Americana and Alt. Country troubadour / 'An Immense talent' Janice Long, BBC Radio 2

A progressive fusion of folk and jazz, combining beautifully crafted songs, infectious guitar picking and a defiant voice

A deep delve into the rich tapestry of the Great American Songbook, transporting listeners to a bygone era.

Kathryn Williams is a British, Mercury music prize-nominated singer-songwriter with 17 albums under her belt

Finalists in the 2025 UK Blues Awards... “awe-inspiring... acoustic music at its very best” Blues Matters

“Musical genius” (Russell Howard) / “Fabulously entertaining” (Jonathan Ross)... A special one-off concert featuring a selection of original songs written for stage and screen, alongside songs from his latest EP, ‘Atom’, and many other pieces from his notebook.

Greek rebetiko music from the 1920's to 1950's

“Definitely a young artist worth watching.” - Morning Star

Travis Ward (Hillfolk Noir) is a bare knuckled folk singer and a broke down blues man

"Hannah explores our deepest desires and makes them sound absolutely irresistible" - No Depression

'Comparable with some of the best in female vocals from the genre’s golden age' - Simply Jazz Talk

‘One of those effervescent albums you’d be happy to recommend to people who might not consider themselves folk fans’ - The Sunday Times / ‘Folk with finesse’ - The Daily Mail

An exciting five piece Rhythm & Blues band, playing esoteric covers plus original numbers all iced with an incredible Jazz voice

Soulful originals and hard-driving bluegrass and country classics.

An instrumental story teller, David’s musical prowess goes beyond traditional boundaries, crafting compositions that weave together seemingly disparate musical elements into conceptual journeys. “Full of spirit and excellence” BBC Radio Wales

“Dynamic roots songwriting, their subtle Americana has won fans across the land, with their simple but strikingly melodic songwriting.” – CLASH

A hauntingly beautiful and profoundly moving experience not to be missed... “Music for the soul” (Maverick Magazine)

"Every so often a new voice emerges, one so stunning that it knocks you sideways. Jackson has been compared to a young Richard Thompson and for once these are not empty words" Acoustic Magazine... “Jackson is one of the most dynamic and exciting live performers of his generation” Folk Radio

“Utterly spellbinding” The Times / “The next British blues guitar hero” The Guardian

‘Holly brings masterful skills as a musician and composer, along with an engaging commitment to music’s rich tradition of accompanying social change. Go see her!’ Martyn Joseph 

An intimate, curated and community-based night of folk music aiming to celebrate the best upcoming folk artists London has to offer

"Rooted in Bluegrass and UK Folk Music, they're a wonderful bridge across the Atlantic. ” Whispering Bob Harris, OBE BBC 2 Country

A joyful mix of swinging jazz standards and original compositions drawing inspiration from the timeless sound of the Nat King Cole Trio - a perfect blend of heartfelt melodies, dazzling musicianship, and irresistible rhythm.

Swinging on Birches is an innovative new female-led trio

A trail from the Smokey Jazz dives of New Orleans through the foot tapping Honky Tonks of Texas to the Gin-soaked Speakeasies of New York

Glaswegian artist with "intricate instrumental arrangements, intimate lyrical observations, and potent emotional songwriting." - Under the Radar

Rock bass legend Freebo weaves his fretless stylings into Alice’s soulful, impeccably-tuned vocals for a harmony-driven performance showcasing two uniquely compelling songwriters.

Two talented artists share the stage in this intimate double bill

“One of the finest songwriters and storytellers of the contemporary Scottish folk scene." Folk Radio UK... "He's good and he's really funny too! He's got that classic brilliant banter with the audience as well. Lovely to hear the storytelling in the songs as well as inbetween. A wonderful cacophony of bizarre and brilliant tales of real people." Edith Bowman- BBC Quay Sessions

Well-respected artist within the UK Americana scene... “Keep your eyes on this guy, he's on his way!” Vive Le Rock

EFG London Jazz Festival presents... A tight yet versatile trio, creating multi-layered soundscapes...

EFG London Jazz Festival presents... Duo who merges electronic beats and alternative rock with jazz improvisation

Top piano player whose repertoire covers the stride and barrelhouse piano styles of the 1920s, through to the great New Orleans piano players like Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, and Dr. John.

"Like Jools Holland, if Jools Holland was possessed by Jerry Lee Lewis and The Devil Himself" (Evening Standard) / “A blazing young pianist..” (The New Yorker) / “His bar-room boogie piano manages to be, variously, celebratory, roiling, turbulent, manic and even - delicate and moving.” (BBC Music)

A stunning acoustic folk-roots duo, with original songs rich in emotive storytelling and a harmony-driven sound featuring guitar, violin and exquisite vocals.

EFG London Jazz Festival presents... Greek singer/songwriter showcases her unique sound, blending haunting melodies with vibrant beats and weaving a tapestry of emotion and groove

One of Scotland’s most acclaimed and distinctive contemporary musicians, celebrated for his warm voice, virtuosically expressive guitar playing and imaginative and evocative songwriting

EFG London Jazz Festival presents... An exciting duo collaboration, conjuring up a spellbinding set of music through poignant originals and re-imagined timeless standards

Gathering together four exceptional voices, Women Of Folk pays homage to the songs and repertoires of the very best women folk singers and singer-songwriters past and present - taking in Sandy Denny, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Melanie, Judy Collins, Carole King and many more.

One of the most exciting, virtuosic and entertaining young bands working on the British Folk scene... taking influence from Folk, Bluegrass, Country and Western Swing!

Ivor Novello award winning Boo Hewerdine + Folk singer of the year and Best Traditional Song Nominee Heidi Talbot will be singing songs new and old with a dash of humour and a good measure of storytelling.

Folk singer/songwriter from Nottingham known for being one of the leading ‘nu-folk revivalists’, bringing folk music to a mainstream audience.

EFG London Jazz Festival presents... Debut EP launch concert from talented saxophonist & composer

Green Note presents... Ornate, hand-crafted music from ARIA-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Sydney

Where the Eastern Midlands meet the Ozarks, where the traditional meets the contemporary, and where two friends meet to create a wholly unique and compelling performance

With deep roots in traditional music, this trio share a passion for tunes from Ireland, the UK and Brittany

Drawing from folk, alt-rock, and roots influences to create a sound that is hauntingly beautiful.

"…she has reached the level of absolute mastery. Folk music doesn’t get any better than this” - Mary Gauthier

A World Champion bagpiper, Ross plays with infectious passion, bringing his distinct flair to every performance. 

“She reduces women and children to tears - in a good way…” The Guardian / “…and grown men.” Tom Besford, English Folk Expo

"A Beguiling Soulfulness" Jazz Times / "Miss Dubé, the first British recipient of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Award, has a voice of the purest gold." Jazz In Reading, 2019

Music steeped in the folk tradition with their own signature twist

“Utterly spellbinding” The Times / “The next British blues guitar hero” The Guardian

‘Best live act I’ve seen this year’ Lost Review Mag / ‘A joyous sonic voyage through song & sound’ Bristol Folk

Husband & wife musical duo that sing stunning vocal harmonies alongside guitar, accordion, mandolin & banjo.

FolkAndRoots present a folky double bill featuring acclaimed guitar duo and revered accordion duo

“A wonderfully tight blues, roots and swing outfit - even better they’re home grown!” - The Times Newspaper, London