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

The New Roots Sessions; stripped back, intimate solo triple-bills. With Ned Roberts (★★★★ Guardian), Gabriel Moreno, and Pearl Fish ('a huge future ahead of her' Loire Magazine)

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

“Katie’s guitar playing has echoes of my dear friend the late great Bert Jansch. Like a musical weaver she threads her poetic lyrics through the guitar’s strings and produces little tapestries of song” Ralph McTell

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

This ‘rising singer-songwriter had the crowd eating out of her hands’ (The Independent) and is simply ‘not to be missed’ (Time Out). The ‘powerful’ (Evening Standard) songstress defies easy classification, with a sound blending folk, soul, blues and country.

“Sophisticated mix of folk, jazz, pop and rustica.” Independent

"Bedford is a boon of a storyteller, a true heir to the classic US folk singers" (AmericanaUK), "...something truly special.." 5 stars out of 5 (Rock ‘n Reel)

An Americana outfit steeped in decades of musical influences from the USA and Ireland.

The hippest in Blues, Bop and Boogaloo... fiery, fresh jazz from a foundation deeply entrenched in the roots of the genre.

An innovative interpretation of American Old-Time tradition, blending roots material with fresh arrangements and original compositions.

Two of the UK's finest blues musicians come together to play a repertoire of songs which reflect their passion for the Blues!

Good old fashioned bluegrass songs about whisky, murder, and railroads...

“Scintillating…the sequel to Ali Farka Touré & Ry Cooder’s Talking Timbuktu, revisited and enriched with unique kora-banjo-acoustic guitar combinations of a rare elegance.” Rolling Stone France

London-based Klezmer band whose exuberant sound evokes the spirit of the Jewish celebrations of bygone times whilst merging with urban sounds from around the Balkans, Istanbul and New York.

Acclaimed US singer-songwriter plays her London debut

Best known as one half of the legendary joint vocal strike force of The Men They Couldn’t Hang, Phil Odgers strikes out on his own.

Everyone welcome! Whether you’re coming along to play or just to chill out in a fun, friendly atmosphere, kick back and enjoy the music...

HEARD Collective play their first gig since lockdown, showcasing the best in female folk talent and collaboration

Rare intimate solo blues show from renowned guitarist from James and The Oyster Band, sharing a bill with US Folk singer-songwriter Kelley Swindall.

New Roots presents perfect contemporary singer-songwriter double-bills in miniature, tonight with Paul Mosley (‘‘What a voice’ Jools Holland’ / ★★★★ Q Magazine) and Hannah Nicholson.

A unique combo of ratty jazz, drowned pop, magic & mystery inspired by the likes of Tom Waits, Nina Simone, Jaques Brel and the Shangri-Las...

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

A journey of the sizzling sounds of swing, playing jazz standards, Latin rhythms and some original material – all under the umbrella of “gypsy jazz”

An international stringband playing a mix of bluegrass, old-time and gospel originals and treasures.

Multi-talented Brazilian musician with a passion for Jazz & Bossa Nova

Monthly jazz night featuring arrangements of a diverse selection of lesser-played compositions from the American songbook and jazz canon from Braysher + Dugong - an up-and-coming band formed by some of the finest musicians on the European jazz scene

“Beautiful harmonies.” BBC Cambridgeshire Folk Show... “Great song writing.” BBC Music Introducing

Six wonderful performers have all written an original song, poem or monologue based around our theme of the month

Four-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee Sarah Jane Scouten + Award-winning British folk artist Luke Jackson (“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)

“Gritty and authentic” – A Best of The Year selection - The Telegraph, “Really, really special” BBC Radio Scotland, “A stand-out album – poetry is coursing through his veins” ***** Maverick magazine

Guitarist Patrick Naylor launches his new album 'Winter Dream'

"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

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

Alt-folk, Celtic, Irish, Trad band playing original compositions & Irish/English/Scottish standards, jigs and reels from full-pelt foot-stompers to sing-along ballads.

Performing powerfully intimate songs rooted in the traditions of soulful blues, informed by rootsy Americana... featuring special guest Tom Moth.

"Hymns for the Heavyhearted" from this young West Virginia artist.

Celebrating a decade of musical partnership with the release of a very special 10 year anniversary 'greatest hits'.

Americana singer-songwriter's emotional and seductive vocals take you into a world of private beauty, reflection and feelings; the music is always intimate and evocative – you listen and want to be there.

“Her velvet voice and soulful melodies are as pleasing as it gets, and her lyrics are both intimate and inspirational.”

One of the brightest rising stars on the UK roots music scene!

"Now and again you stumble across a rare talent of such sheer genius that you actually wonder whether what you have witnessed can possibly be for real. Dom Martin is one such talent" Blues in Britain Magazine

Green Note debut from acclaimed Belfast-based songwriter... 'Like James Taylor meets John Prine... in a second hand bookshop'

Scots troubadour Adam Beattie brings his full six piece band for a genre-crossing roots and electric folk-jazz spectacular. 'Incredibly beautiful' Mary Anne Hobbs (BBC 6 Music).

Songs from the 30's and 40's - Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday with a modern vibe of appreciation

...an irresistibly upbeat combination of R&B, Blues and Country!

A selection of very special vintage love songs, murder ballads and heartbreak blues.

1930’s voodoo sounds with a steamy broth of vaudeville, blues, skiffle, early ska, old-timey country and folk.

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

An intimate double bill

"Stunningly original traditional folk" Record Collector

An exceptional folk double bill featuring two emerging artists

Summoning the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush!

The nation’s favourite new British male country artist... ‘It’s great to see Jake Morrell flying the flag for British Country’ Dermot O’Leary, BBC Radio 2

A mix of original & standard blues, honey tonk, N'Awlins, ragtime, boogie & more with one of the world's leading blues players on piano & vocals.

New Roots presents a superb double bill with two of the UK's finest contemporary singer-songwriters. ★★★★ Uncut / ★★★★★ Independent on Sunday / ★★★★ The Telegraph

A one-man-soul-band, and poet.

Up-and-coming London-based singer-songwriter performing meaningfully written songs with a powerful and soulful voice

“High in melodic quality, perfectly-matched voices and rich with storytelling” Folk Words

One of the UK's finest West African musicians... “Spectacular Jawdropping Performance” DJ Ritu

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

Album launch from this five-piece Brighton based band. Playing Texas Boogie, real Country and dance-floor Western Swing!

Award-winning guitar duo, who play energetic instrumental flamenco and rumba-based music

Taking inspiration from the 1940's jazz of Billie, the blues grit of the Wolf, and the genre sidestepping of Waits... broken down roots music!

A new collaboration from two world class artists: Robert Plant's collaborator Justin Adams + "The violinist Mauro Durante is probably the most exciting feature on Ludovico Einaudi’s world-conquering chill-out albums" The Times

Expect JJ Cale inspired loose and and nimble guitar playing, a soulful voice, mixing a pop sensibility with the heart of a blues man and songs that move effortlessly between modern folk, blues and country. 

A creative combination rekindling the historically significant musical relationship between Hamburg and England.

Inspired to produce music in spite of the pandemic lockdown, American singer-songwriter shares his latest album

Noah & The Whale co-founder celebrates the release of 'Scorched Earth' featuring an all-star cast of Americana glitterati

Portuguese singer and guitarist specialising in Brazilian music, exploring different styles like Bossa Nova, Samba, Partido-alto, Choro and MPB.

One of Sweden's hottest acts!

A Tour-de-force with only his guitar, harp, voice and a stompbox... "Howling Wolf meets Screaming Jay Hawkins.....carried on the wings of a wailing slide guitar" Blues in Britain

...brilliantly rendered, crowd pleasing cabaret tuneage raised to the level of magnificence by virtuosic playing!

London-based, Irish-born singer/songwriter launches her new album 'The Merchant' with special guest appearance by the album's producer Phil Beer

Oud & double bass duo whose music draws on the vast traditions of jazz, blues, classical and North African/Middle Eastern music.

'An absolutely superb guitarist ... reminiscent of John Martyn" Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 ''Articulate, compelling ... brilliant'' (Four stars) Mojo Magazine

"Brilliantly executed Americana and folk mixed with Indian music... Lovely sound, beautifully sung… Gosh that’s tasty!“ -Mike Brocken, BBC Radio Merseyside

An evening of live and lyrical Greek music featuring gorgeous songs of favourite singers such as Paspala, Galani, Alexiou amongst others and beloved composers Hadjidakis, Loizos, Reboutsika, Lagios to name but a few!

“A thumping depth of passion, recalling the intensity and melancholic overtones of Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen.”

Double-bill featuring Findlay Napier & Megan Henwood- two of Britain's finest songwriter... Join them on an informative performance journey through time and space, blending music, laughter, lasers and maybe one or two vaguely interesting facts.

Rhythmic folk musings and delicately woven harmonies

An insightful and poetic wordsmith and songwriter, a subtle and accomplished roots multi-instrumentalist and a captivating singer... “Cahalen is making music the world needs.” Tim O'Brien

An engaging journey through jazz classics. Expect songs from Rodgers, Porter, Gershwin and more..

“…a highly impressive pianist… Fans of Diz Watson, Jon Cleary and Dr John, as well as their late predecessors, should keep an eye out for this band.” (Blues In Britain magazine) / “I can’t hold a candle to this guy. He’s a great piano player” (Jamie Cullum, live on Radio 2)

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.

World-class gypsy swing ensemble performing the works of Django Reinhardt and their own up-beat quirky original compositions in the style of Hot Club de France

“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)

"Smoky soul, folk-pop and heart-wrenching alt-country, all in a rich voice” (Q Magazine)

Respected English singer-songwriter Steve Dagleish with accompaniment from Ben Richardson and Carolyn Locher.

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

Six wonderful performers have all written an original song, poem or monologue based around our theme of the month

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!

Sunday Times ‘Breaking Act’ & one of the UK alt-folk’s best kept secrets... “he excels at propulsive, narratively rich folk, delivered in a soaring, clear-as-a-bell singing voice” The Sunday Times

"A force of nature" The Irish Times... "a master of subtlety in realms of folk-informed pop." The Thin Air

Fingerpicking country blues guitarist playing original compositions along with arrangements of jazz standards, old ragtime songs and other American roots music.

Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival

“Classic, with echoes of early Dylan, Tom Paxton and Leonard Cohen” (The Guardian) .... “A mighty songwriter and an equally fine singer” (Martin Carthy)

Rootsy and rhythmic original songs, Blues and Americana

“...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

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

Classic standard Gypsy Jazz tunes and many popular and modern songs arranged in a unique, energetic and powerful style.

Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival

Award winning Folk / Americana duo with "considerable vocal and songwriting talents” (fRoots)

“Gibbs’ songwriting is deeply personal and profound. It’s plain to see Otis Gibbs is a man you should give a damn about. ” – Rolling Stone

"One of the hottest new up-and-coming bluegrass bands." Folkandroutes.co.uk

Platinum selling Irish singer-songwriter, performer, raconteur and a whole lot more besides! “A mixture of all the great voices of the 20th Century” 5* The Guardian

Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival

New Roots presents a night of rocking blues, rhythm & blues, rock’n’roll, country blues and more!

An adventurous musical conception playing original music with influences ranging from musette, New Orleans jazz, old time, and European folk traditions!

Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival

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

Transcending the traditional boundaries of bluegrass complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England.

Highly acclaimed artist, referred to as a “genius” and a “downtown ringleader” by The New Yorker, and as "one of New York’s more colorful band leaders for more than a decade.” by WNYC’s legendary DJ John Schaefer.

An uncomplicated loveliness of sound, blending ethereal, evocative vocals with original compositions and reinventions of traditional songs from Ireland and the UK.

Singer-songwriter's hauntingly beautiful voice creates vividly intelligent emotional landscapes in her confessional song-writing.

Classic songs of the iconic Greek composer Manos Loizos

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter plays from her latest album. “A heartfelt, timeless, and captivating release” - Folk Radio UK

Presented by 'Irish Music and Dance in London (IMDL), this evening Damien O'Reilly will launch his debut solo album 'Dúchas' with accompanist, John Blake plus support.

1920s and 30s jazz and blues

Three times winner of ‘UK Blues Harmonica Player of the year’, Errol Linton plays eclectic British blues, but with a nod to his Carribbean heritage.

Combines soulful vocals, relatable lyrics and bluesy melodies with influences by great Soul and Blues performers such as Sam Cooke & Ray Charles!

The sound of a ragtime street band that walked onto a Hollywood stage in 1933.

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 evocative, uplifting and compelling audio-visual performance inspired by the celebrated book of the same name... Sturgeon is "a wonderful singer who can change the atmosphere in the room with her affecting delivery" (Boo Hewerdine)

Folk-pop duo with influences from Johnny Flynn to Crowded House to Crosby, Stills and Nash and more! A stripped back and acoustic sound with searching melodies, close harmonies and introspective lyrics.

Like Simon and Garfunkel lost at sea, salt in their beards, wind at their backs, and whiskey in their bottles...

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

A jazz singer who has a refined mellow sound evoking the greats such as Anita O'Day & Billie Holliday

Hank and The Wangford Bass Combo join us for the special annual Xmas gig!

Jazz, blues, rock and gypsy incorporated into a unique sound.

a ride through the American musical heritage of Chicago Blues, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi Blues

"Two virtuoso musicians playing some of the most startling and original music you will ever encounter. Compelling, exciting and utterly original." Phil Beer, Show Of Hands

Performing songs from both their critically acclaimed albums and debuting new material from their forthcoming records, join these two incredible artists for their first ever double header show!

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

“dynamic hybrid jazz-meets-classical project that explores tango, bossa nova, pop, jazz and world sounds via violin, cello and percussion.” – Time Out

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.

Country Blues' like you never heard! There's a hint of Gram, a sniff of Dylan and a twist of Waylon's blues ... Simply put, it's exactly what it says on the tin!

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)

The authentic sounds of 1920's and 30's America - Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime - with a twist!

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

Monthly Jazz night presented by Clonmell Jazz Social

Bristol based Folk indie Americana Band

Six wonderful performers who have all written an original song, poem or monologue based around our theme of the month.

Striking six-part harmonies, energetic rhythms, catchy songs and a fiercely formidable live act for TALENTBANQ's special Christmas celebration!

Paying tribute to Carole King's classic album, featuring an astounding line up of singer-songwriters: Michele Stodart, Kathryn Williams, Beth Rowley, Fiona Bevan & Astrid Williamson

A blend of original compositions infused with a passion for foot-stomping bluegrass and old time music with traditional songs and tunes.

Come and see London's exciting 10 piece swing orchestra and re-live the music of the 30s and 40s. *Christmas hats optional, festive cheer compulsory.

Blues, Gospel, Ragtime and Beyond...

Double bill featuring “Songs that rattle with the ghosts of Appalachian folk, and southern blues, yet sound emphatically English.” from Barrett + bluegrass, rock n roll & punk from The Burner Band!

Bringing a heady collision of folk harmonies, old time tall tales and 90s girl power to the airwaves and eardrums

Three of the most accomplished old-time musicians playing on the planet... “A rip roaring hoedown” Maverick magazine

“The novelty of frontman Keith Xander’s guitar approach – he lodges a plectrum in the hook of his prosthetic arm – is soon overshadowed by this band’s convincing splice of soul, blues and country.” Classic Rock Magazine

Double bill featuring 2 folk Americana artists - one from each side of the pond.

Winner of the Indie Acoustic Award’s Americana Album of the Year award

One of London’s top London New Orleans R&B bands. Featuring the music of Fats Domino, Dr John, Allen Toussaint and more!

Declared by music critics as a cross between Janis Joplin, Florence Welch and Courtney Barnett, Lauren Ruth Ward is a force of nature!

Songwriting which fuses conversational narratives with modern-folk textures in the vein of Gregory Alan Isakov, The Tallest Man On Earth, and Noah Gundersen - rich in emotional detail

Formerly of Oysterband fame, "Ray is one of those songsmiths who possesses the ability to really get inside the characters - his insights are penetrating ... majestic, full bodied, confidently widescreen in nature". fROOTS

Conjuring up the mood of 1930s Paris, fused with flavours of Eastern Europe and the energy of a campfire jam session...

“One of the most refreshing interpreters of traditional song in the UK” **** Songlines

“Wille and the Bandits are a blues rock powerhouse.” Guitarist Magazine

Sun-shiny songs thriving on dark themes behind irresistible rhythms.

Drawing comparisons with Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, Canadian artist Lynn Hansen is know for her hard-living style of music, mixing gritty ballads with driving roots-tinged guitar.

"Jerry Leger has that spark in him that all the great songwriters have. He's the real deal." - Ron Sexsmith

“Rebecca Loebe is a woman at the height of her powers.” NPR’s Mountain Stage.... “Mixing resilience, empowerment and just a bit of pissed-off punch…” Rolling Stone

An eclectic fusion of Rock and Blues, always from the heart and guaranteed to raise not only the roof but the Soul. "The best rock voice since Janis Joplin." Roger Daltrey, The Who

US Bluegrass Ambassadors... "Heavenly harmonies on top of furious fingerpicking" (Time Out Chicago)