This unique and exclusive matinee performance will look back and forward, across early work, TMTCH rarities, Liberty Cage’s brief but eventful career, solo projects and future plans.

Memphis Jazz & Hokum Blues! The authentic sounds of 1920s and '30s America!

From down home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping!

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

Minneapolis-based Her Crooked Heart presents a debut record unique in form, made up of cyclical narratives and intertwining histories.

Mystic Mbira Music from Zimbabwe!

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...

Acoustic free improvisation evening featuring some of the leading players on London’s thriving free jazz scene... Tonight featuring Phil Durrant (mandolin) and Martin Vishnick (guitar).

A celebration of one of the most talented Greek musicians of all time

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!

Missouri native with an easy-going, good humored nature that will have you singing along faster than you know the words...

Music inspired by the great duet albums

Gypsy Jazz, Balkan, Classical, Swing and Improvisation by this passionate, virtuoso band!

A ragtime country-blues outfit sure to get your feet stomping!

Country music played the way it’s supposed to be, with battered hearts on their sleeves.

Brazilian guitarist Ivan Melo launches his first solo album in this special matinée

Double-bill featuring two rising stars of the British folk scene

Americana singer/songwriter launching her new EP "An Idiots Guide to Love'  which was recorded in Nashville and tells upbeat stories of love, loss and friendship.

Fantastic folk double-bill featuring musicians from both sides of the pond.

Outstanding musicians from Poland and Ukraine triumphantly merging elements of Polish and Ukrainian culture through jazz, folk, electronic and world music.

Piano-based composer & songwriter Paul Mosley (★★★★ Q Magazine / ★★★★ BBC 6 Music) with special guests Esther Dee, Catherine Earnshaw, Jack Harris, Bird Radio & The Red Meat Strings.

“put these two together and magic happens.” (Folkwords)... “the tightest harmonies you are likely to hear this year.” (AmericanaUK)

Piano-based composer & songwriter Paul Mosley (★★★★ Q Magazine / ★★★★ BBC 6 Music) with special guests Esther Dee, Catherine Earnshaw, Jack Harris, Bird Radio & The Red Meat Strings.

Music inspired by Americana and yet deeply rooted in the English countryside; with raspy vocals, melodic harmonies.

Classic country music from the era of country where it still shared a lot of it's DNA with blues, jazz and Rock n Roll.

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

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

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

Jazz @ Green Note presents... Alakati

Veteran deathfolk, blues, psych-fi, traditional and world twangist & singer Ian A. Anderson has returned to solo gigs, mixing a huge variety of songs from his 50+ year career with fascinating anecdotery.

Highly acclaimed up and coming Southern Rock/ Dark Americana artist

Award-winning entertaining American 5-piece who blend traditional bluegrass and contemporary Americana. A barnstorming live band that will get your feet tapping and leave you with a smile on your face!

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

British/American duo, 'A Different Thread' delivers an intoxicating amalgamation of Beatlesque folk rock meets Gillian Welch dark country.

A special monthly residency hosted by The Magic Numbers' siblings Romeo and Michele Stodart presenting acts they admire...

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

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

Global adventures in rhythm. An exciting and interactive drum workshop presented by Elephant Drums and led by Adam Teixeira.

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...

String band music influenced by traditions from Appalachia, New Orleans, France, the Balkans, and beyond!

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

Jazz guitarist Patrick Naylor plays songs from his Daily Telegraph Best of 2015 album 'Days of Blue'... "Virtuoso guitar" Time Out

Blue House Music presents... an exciting double bill.

"Vintage yet new. It’s beautiful and expansive. The vivid imagery of the songs give the listener an eccentric vibe. I can see Hunter S. Thompson sitting front row at a Rome 56 show.”

‘With their own impressive talent to underpin their passion for musical exploration, [and] seemingly endless capacity to create music and song that appeals across multiple audiences’ (Folk Radio UK)

A musical journey through klezmer, tangos, gypsy jazz, Irish fiddle music, Italian folk music and much more! Celebrating the launch of their new album 'Dusty Road'.

“Honest Americana, Blues and Rock n Roll that reflects the spirit of the South.”

Fran Foote, a well known member of Stick In The Wheel has teamed up with her mum, Belinda Kempster to sing songs from their native county Essex. Tonight celebrating the launch of their debut album

A soulful vocalist and innovative multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter and producer "One part Elton John, one part Kate Bush” (Uncut), "Her keen, ironic sense of humor and quirky sense of the profound is what makes her special as a songwriter“ (Billboard.com)

New Roots presents 3 superb UK singer-songwriters: Jack Harris (★★★★★ The Telegraph/ ‘a priest of song’ Anais Mitchell), Louis Brennan (‘a master’ GQ) & Martha Paton (‘beautiful’ Folk Radio Uk).

"World-class vocalist with the ability to delve deep into the meanings of the lyrics of the great jazz songbooks, and then to improvise over them with fluency, fluidity and a horn-like intonation, accompanied by the piano artistry of Robin Aspland."

**** “Clever crafted songwriting…full of proper tunes & grown-up words…a clever, wily, literate writer” - R2 ****: “Priestman occupies the territory somewhere between Ray Davies’ sardonic take on life and Nick Lowe’s sly humour”... - The Dominion Post

Blues, Gospel, Ragtime and Beyond...

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!

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

Sally Barker and Anna Ryder are delighted to bring some of the songs of both Joni Mitchell and Sandy Denny to the stage, exploring the singer/songwriter legacy that was forged in the early '70s.

Critically acclaimed cult Californian country-rockers - “The finest country rock band on the planet” – MOJO / '..a serious pedigree..' Uncut

TALENTBANQ presents... a triple bill of talented singer-songwriters.

"Playfully croons through tales of love and mischief with girlish breath and devilish twang." Rolling Stone

Join us at Gutter Street for a night of entertainment where poets, musicians and actors have been invited to write and perform a new piece of material based under one collective theme - Old Friends

Join us for a night of spoken wonder as a hand picked curated lineup of guests from the world of comedy, art, literature and poetry take turns to weave a yarn.

The Norfolk-based author, most famous for ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’ teams up with singer/songwriter Selina Hawker for duo shows featuring music, poetry, tales and literary chat.

Acoustic free improvisation evening featuring some of the leading players on London’s thriving free jazz scene... Tonight featuring Kim Macari: ‘We Tell Ourselves Stories In Order To Live’

“A country-folk singer destined for musical stardom…sheer talent & determination…a captivating artist…future big successes to come for this gifted singer-songwriter” – Glamour Magazine

"Surely one of the great jazz voices of modern times" Vamos London

Traditional Gypsy and Eastern European tunes shot through with searing 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.

"A mouthpiece for sultry, Southern charm and whimsical musical conversation, Debbie Bond gets her heart tangled up in an intimate mess of backwoods Alabama soul." - Living Blues Magazine (US)

"Olly is without doubt one of the most gifted players of his generation. He has everything: Sound, groove, vibe, detail, intellect, intention, invention, energy, delicacy…above all, he plays from the heart...listen to this cat!" Hans Koller

“songs that conjure the ghosts of old America” ★★★★ Mojo, “Conjuring Emmylou … could have come from the Louvins’ catalogue … [Harrington is an] angel on earth.” NetRhythms

Roundtable Collective presents... An exciting double bill.

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...

Taking inspiration from bands like The Beatles and Fleetwood Mac, Lots creates clever lyrics, strong melodies and memorable songs that manage to stay with you long after you first hear them - music that hits the heart and soothes the ears.

“An exciting blend of alternative/pop rock that feels both poetic and punky” - Pop Matters / “dizzying, powerful classic rock guitar sound draws you into Kenney’s magnetism” – Stereogum

A unique and intimate gathering of London's alternative songwriters as they pay tribute to their heroes. Featuring live performances from The Magic Numbers, Ren Harvieu, Zak Hobbs, Robert Chaney, Louis Brennan, Laura Tenschert, Josh Flowers, Felix Holt, Naomi Larsson, Pat Ralla, and Joe Harvey-Whyte.

1920s and 30s jazz and blues

Raucous, upbeat folk music, for those who like a drink with their tunes!

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.

An exciting triple bill of talented Jazz trios.

Burd Ellen use traditional song to explore and evoke dark landscapes and deep stories. Jacken Elswyth is a London-based banjo player exploring traditional tunes, extrapolations thereon, and improvisational pieces for clawhammer banjo.

A journey through brooding guitar led folk, intricate electronica and intimately produced vocal lines.

Young British singer-songwriter who has taken the online world by storm with songs written & recorded in her bedroom studio.

“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

Extraordinary blend of Americana, toe-tapping folk-jazz and soulful rock... "constantly delights and surprises...” ***** Americana in Technicolour

“Bluegrass, punk-rock and a palpable dose of Soul” ...“Tales of cheating spouses, bad attitudes, short-change romances, endless asphalt and dodgy diners, all told with a “psychobilly” sense of playfulness, ringing banjo and a bass as certain as a highway centerline” The Herald, Newcastle, Australia

A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy, The Outside Track's marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music and song has been rapturously received around the world

Steeleye Span bassist brings his trio for a night of Dylan!

Welcoming back one of Canada’s premier folk bands, known for their three-part harmonies, constant instrument swapping and witty on stage banter!

Talentbanq presents... an exciting double bill.

New Roots presents BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner and Rough Trade recording artist Josienne Clarke - 'exquisite' The Observer / 'extraordinary' MOJO.

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

“Ebullient energy…vintage swing & retro-pop originals” - Time Out

An experienced Scottish songwriter and singer who is quickly becoming one of the UK’s leading and most diverse folk singers, after various nominations at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards.

Down and dirty savage swamp infested gypsy blues

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)

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

“There are only three great white blues singers and Geoff Muldaur is at least two of them.” Richard Thompson

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...

A special Country double bill bringing together two hotly-tipped singer-songwriters, hailing from Texas and Nashville, making their London debut.

"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

Extraordinarily evocative music and richly-burnished vocals that can raise the hairs on the back of your neck - as they create a sound that responds to the natural world of their sacred homeland near Zion National Park, Utah.

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

A special Jazz double bill.

BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year, "Claire Hastings’s debut album is one of the best Scottish releases this year in any musical genre" Alan Morrison, Head of Music at Creative Scotland... ‘An exquisite album’ Songlines

Harmonies which bring depth and colour to both original songs and traditional British folk music by this talented multi instrumentalist duo.

Two acclaimed Country/Americana singers in a special double bill.

“For those who argue that poetry is a dying genre, I suggest listening to Amy Speace.” New York Times, “Her velvety achey voice recalls an early Lucinda Williams.” NPR

“A dynamic Americana duo who’ve married their love of adventure with a desire to build on foundations laid by their musical predecessors.” (Americana UK)... “articulate, poetic and deeply moving” 4* (Country Music People)

Abbey Road Artist Saskia Griffiths-Moore is bringing her all-star band to launch her new album for a night of folk classics and sing alongs!

With constant playfulness and instinctive musicality, Zeeteah & Chris switch effortlessly between jazz, reggae, soul and everything in between. 

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

A sound incorporating elements of Gypsy jazz, Classical, Latin and World music

"If Arctic Monkeys were a 1920s jazz band" Ragtime Records

"Steve Dawson and Diane Christiansen manage to swim the waters charted by the likes of Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris with gold medal results. A melodic adult sound with rich harmonies and lush instrumentation." - The Village Voice

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of her critically acclaimed debut album "Johnstown" with a re-mastered release.

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

Expect to hear tunes from the golden era of country music, everything from George Jones and Hank Williams to Loretta Lynn and Kitty Wells.

A very special Country double bill!

A special monthly residency hosted by The Magic Numbers' siblings Romeo and Michele Stodart presenting acts they admire...

Harlem swing and the hot jazz of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s!

“…the duo journey through South America - different countries, different languages, different rhythms all blending beautifully…” - Lance Liddle, Bebop Spoken Here

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

Deeply rooted in traditional country and mountain music but presented with an edgier punk-energy, switching from guitar to banjo -Think of Hank Williams meeting Ralph Stanley ready to party on steroids, while the Sex Pistols are laughing somewhere!

Universally acclaimed as one of Britain's finest songwriters, with over one thousand published songs already recorded.

Possessed of an extraordinary voice that’s ‘full of character’ (The Telegraph), over the last 5 years Greg Russell has established himself as one of the most significant players on the U.K. folk scene.

Warm up show from acclaimed Essex singer-songwriter, before he sets off on tour with Turin Brakes.

Impressing fans by combining the honest lyrical content of country with the riffs and raucous vocals of southern rock

Celebratory and soulful Eastern European Jewish music. "Totally compelling on stage." Songlines

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

Multi-award-winning Melbourne contemporary folk outfit.

A ragtime country-blues outfit sure to get your feet stomping!

A soundscape that pays tribute to the rich history of Roots music.

Imagine a combo of Pink Floyd’s ethereal epic-ness, Jimi Hendrix’s psychedelic soul-funk, a touch of J-Dilla/Madlib beat conducting with a twist of Led Zepellin riffs and you’re half way there!

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...

Gifted singer songwriter from Florida making his UK debut!

Fusing Appalachia with home-grown folk... “music as true as it gets” Blues Blast Magazine

Soul/blues/Americana singer songwriter from Co. Antrim... "The Muscle Shoals Sessions" - Album Launch Party

"Astounding voice alert, Amy is a great sonic explorer in the tradition of Janis Joplin and John Martyn” BBC NI

An entirely fresh approach to World Jazz, fusing Klezmer & Arabic melodies with modern dance grooves.

"Folk-influenced ethereal pop that delightfully doesn't fit into any existing musical pigeonhole" (R2 Magazine). "Fully immersive and entertaining; seductive and beautiful in equal measure” (Mumble Music).

Alice Phelps is back with a lively hot new trio called 'Struttin' Time', paying homage to the music of New Orleans, New York and the Caribbean. Think along the lines of Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong and even some Harry Belafonte.

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

Kerrville folk fest winner described as "the Joan Baez of Baltimore" makes her UK debut.

‘This is folk music for everyone – a master-class in proficiency, an exercise in individuality and a declaration of love of the folk tradition from both sides of the Atlantic’ ★★★★★ - Spiral Earth

Full band EP launch show from the Devonshire folk singer-songwriter, Freya Ward. Known for intricate guitar, delicate melodies and captivating lyrics.

“Tugging at the heartstrings, is often uplifting, includes gorgeous melodies, great vocals and playing, brilliant arrangements and atmospheres that flow between deep, dark and spooky, as well as eerie and haunting with occasional flashes of light.” AmericanaUK

Captivating three-time JUNO nominated singer-songwriter plays from her latest album.

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!

Special solo show from unique genre-spanning songwriter who embraces elements of electronica, folk, jazz and alt-rock.

Award winning British bluesman Dave Peabody and classically trained violinist Regina Mudrich perform an entertaining selection of blues, early jazz songs and the odd oddity.

Senegalese soul! ‘Most Impressive, echoes a lot of greats like Orchestra Baobab and Youssou N’Dour but with very much it’s own sound’ – Jamie Renton (DJ, fROOTS)

"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

Presenting brand new music, including jazz improvisation, electronic beats and alternative rock.

Songs with a hint of contemporary—dosed with uncontrolled laughter, deep-rooted couplets and sudden, impromptu shifts—that speak to familiar rhythms of the past.

Multi instrumentalist British folk and roots duo combine delicately interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative songwriting.

New trio combining the acclaimed talents of folksinger Rosie Hodgson, traditional fiddler Rowan Piggott, and guitarist-flautist Philippe Barnes. A tapestry of traditional & self-penned songs with a charm and familarity that is usually only found in seasoned line-ups.

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

Songs of the human experience in an eclectic range of styles across the folk and roots spectrum

Two talented Oregon singer-songwriters.

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

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

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.

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

“Newcastle’s finest swing-honkytonk-rockabilly band” fRoots

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

A double bill featuring both contemporary Motown and Jazz sounds and "Fun, Soulful grooves that won't fail to put a smile on your face!" - Gig Soup

Taking influences from Little Feat, The Band, The Rolling Stones and Crosby, Stills Nash & Young but also mixing it with the eclectic musical backgrounds that each member brings, allows Jawbone to create a very fresh take on rock’n’roll.

Folk’s favourite former farmer and secret hit maker!

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

Houserockin', Jumpin' and Lowdown Blues...

A special monthly residency hosted by The Magic Numbers' siblings Romeo and Michele Stodart presenting acts they admire...

Award winning female folk trio singing traditional songs about love, loss, death, soldiers and sailors.

...dusty barroom shuffles, sassy two-steps and ethereal country-folk... informed by the vintage duets of George Jones and Melba Montgomery, as well as the more modern pairing of John Prine and Iris DeMent." Chicago Tribune

"20 seconds in and I'm hooked! First, it was the voice, then the songs and then the guitar playing - superb stuff - if my show wasn't full this week I'd play the heck out of this - already in the folder for next week's show and contender for Album of The Week too! Love it!” Bishop FM Blues Show presenter Gary Grainger

A lively evening of music from Eileen Rose and her band... author, singer, songwriter and professional honky tonk girl!

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

An intimate evening of original jazz tunes and some classic standards from nu jazz singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Faye Patton. Expect bluesy, soulful vocals, blistering piano hooks and glittering guitar magic.

"Porter is a dazzling acoustic guitarist with a moody baritone..." (The Washington Post), "Willy plays rhythms that make me want to crawl inside his guitar and sleep there forever." (Tori Amos), “I found Willy on iTunes six years ago. Went to see him live and joined the converted.“ (Al Kooper - Bob Dylan/Blood, Sweat & Tears)

Hailed as "10 New Country Artists You Need To Know" by Rolling Stone, “Senora May Sounds Like: A mountain music version of Feist’s “Gatekeeper” with the occasional flute. For Fans of: Cat Power, Bright Eyes, Lucinda Williams. ” Rolling Stone Country

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...

"Listen to her lyrics. Ana is the folk Nina Simone." - Lucinda Williams / “Ana has the rare gift of being so eloquent and simple that she takes your breath away. I just love her." - Shawn Colvin

A double bill featuring two critically acclaimed musicians. Expect Country, Blues, Americana, and Rock-N-Roll!

“Lovely, unique, & haunting voice.” Penguin Eggs... “Imaginative narratives woven throughout his songs that catch & hold the listener.” Permanent Rain Press... “One of the most unique and captivating singing voices I’ve ever heard” Leader Post Regina

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

“[Kim Richey] would rule the charts in a land where Marshall Crenshaw was king, Aimee Mann queen, and the The Beatles never put out another record after Revolver.” Steve Horowitz, popmatters.com

A special show as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

Their take on the singer-songwriter thing spirals out of a love of jazz, classical and folk music, from Bach to Gershwin, Paco de Lucia to Bob Dylan, Ella Fitzgerald and back again... "Reminiscent of early Joni Mitchell” RnR

A special show as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

A special show as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

Original jazz, blues, soul & rock n roll with a vintage-inspired sound

A special show as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival.

Winners of the 2015 Spiral Earth Award for Best Debut... a unique and powerful combo of dexterous instrumental playing, memorable songwriting and energetic live shows, with roots in bluegrass but collective influences reaching much further...

At long last, a new album of Eilen Jewell originals is arriving in August, 2019! Eilen is calling this her favorite album yet.

Rare solo show from Wille & The Bandits frontman!

A voice and double bass jazz duo