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...

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

Singer-songwriter from West Yorkshire brings a notably British blend of pop and country to the stage

“The music of Wisconsin native Foucault is the kind so many aspire to but never attain: beat-up troubadour folk whittled to dolorous perfection...” UNCUT

Jazz through the ages and throughout the world! Expect a journey that explores blues, jazz standards, Bossa Novas, Tango, Gypsy Jazz, Nu-Jazz plus some other surprises!

A unique and exciting act that has burst onto the folk scene with their original blend of music, step dance and song inspired by English traditions.

Together they revive the sound of traditional blues with a repertoire inspired by the masters of the genre Lightnin’ Hopkins, Muddy Waters or Skip James.

A fusion of traditional Eastern European, Balkan, Gypsy and Classical Music

"Awash with wit, lust and distraction…..the cleverest writer and most magnetic performer of Blues in the UK." MOJO

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

A heady brew of Irish and American folk music performed with a distinctly English style from this hugely entertaining old-time band!

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

An exciting young group born out of a love for melody and improvisation

Normally the front man for Marty O’Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra, this solo gig is just the guy, his harmonica and guitar, playing songs he wrote or just songs he loves to play

“Vibrant and Experimental” **** Songlines “Outstanding.. rich and expressive.” **** RnR (R2) “Invigorating and Impressive” fRoots

Ben Harper produced US singer-songwriter... “It’s not Americana or alt anything, it’s really just soulful folk music” (Ben Harper)

Celebrating the timeless melodic beauty and strength of traditional Irish music and more.

A unique blend of empowering fun-filled tinged stompers and bittersweet country ballads

UK-based singer/songwriter... "...unusual, inspiring and totally unique"-The Box fanzine

New Roots presents Radio 2 Folk Award winner and Rough Trade recording artist Josienne Clarke. ‘Extraordinary’ Mojo / ‘Exquisite’ The Observer /‘A haunted angel’ Financial Times

Tankus the Henge frontman presents his solo work, taking inspiration from bar-room piano players of the Old West, the mournful melodies of his Cypriot ancestry and a patchwork of comic and tragic stories

Fine purveyors of that traditional country sound... and the hottest honky tonk band in town!

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...

Traditional Gypsy and Eastern European tunes shot through with searing jazz improvisation...

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

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

An eclectic presentation born from the fusion with folklore, copla, jazz and other styles

Songs written for and collected from all around the Midlands and beyond

Flamenco guitar maestro!

“...a folk singer and composer of extraordinary skill.... destined to be a big star" - Sunday Express

“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 intimate open mic night and a platform for new aspiring singers with an interest in Jazz, Folk, Experimental and Improvised music

Acclaimed UK singer-songwriter 'excels at propulsive, narratively rich folk, delivered in a soaring, clear-as-a-bell singing voice' - The Sunday Times

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

Fast-rising alternative folk band from East Yorkshire / "Absolutely wonderful" - Amazing Radio

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

A pulsating night of great Country, Texas Boogie and Western Swing!

A space where Yiddish speakers of all levels, and anyone with an interest in Yiddish, can be sociable and entertained in a receptive, friendly and mainly Yiddish language environment

An intimate trio show helmed by one of the fathers of Americana

Mexican Son Jarocho mixed in with Irish Jigs and Reels and a good dose of Country and Bluegrass.

A singer and songwriter who writes from her own life’s struggles and experiences, delivering her stories with unforgettable power and emotion.

Two talented singer-songwriters share the stage

“World class vocalist. Jack Badcock has a perfect ballad singers voice.” Froots

Blues, honky tonk, and melancholic country from the mountains of Austria!

A song-centred gig that weaves in acoustic and electronic sounds, samples, field recordings, interviews, collaborations and co-writes featuring Tobias Ben Jacob + John Elliott (The Little Unsaid)

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 .

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

"Jerry Leger has that spark in him that all the great songwriters have. He's the real deal." Ron Sexsmith...“Time Out For Tomorrow is his masterpiece.” 4/5 Rolling Stone

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

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!

“A unique and rising voice on the U.K. Americana scene that’s long overdue for the next level” Baylen Leonard

Modern jazz inspired by melodies and music-making of long ago: Renaissance chant and Baroque themes get a makeover from today’s musical standpoint.

Special double bill featuring solo set from frontman of the cult Independent Music Award-winning New York band, Spottiswoode & His Enemies, plus acclaimed US singer-songwriter Kenny White.

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.

British bluegrass band playing original songs from the heart of the Thames Valley!

"Holly Penfield knows exactly what she is doing and she is 'an original'... if i had to make comparisons I'd say she is like David Bowie meets Liza Minnelli" Simon Cowell

Scotland-USA Trans-Atlantic collaboration... "One of the best Scottish singer-songwriters of his generation" Shirefolk / "Brooks is at the top of his game, setting new standards and a fresh direction for the Blues" Blues In Britain

Thought provoking topics and humorous insights on life with deep powerful vocals and varied and eclectic guitar styles that span the roots lexicon of Americana, Folk, Country and Blues.

6 acts to come and perform original pieces they’ve written all under the theme 'Chapters'

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...

Stand back and light the blues touchpaper for a night of vocal wizardry, stellar slide guitar and compulsive grooves!

"...deft storytelling with a warmth of tone and gentleness of pace... awash with layers, metaphors and echoes woven into subtle, contemplative contemporary song." - Folk Radio UK

Widely accepted one of the best interpreters of New Orleans piano in the UK!

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.

Expect guitar and fiddle woven tales alongside jazz folk and the darker side of country, in this exciting double bill

Special double bill featuring two Americana talents from Canada and Australia

New Roots presents a very special concert of pre-50s folk-blues and other inspirations from Jack Harris, a hugely respected figure on the UK roots scene

Kerrville folk fest winner described as "the Joan Baez of Baltimore"

Some of the finest songwriters and performers on the London scene.

Emerging artist Elly Hopkins sings her own original songs; heartfelt and playful love letters to people and places she has seen and known

“Voices just born to sing bluegrass and old-time” Fatea magazine

An ultra-modern double bill as part of the Gypsy Jazz Festival of London

Firmly established as one of the UK's best loved Gypsy Jazz groups. Presented by The Gypsy Jazz Festival of London

World renowned Gypsy Jazz guitarist Robin Nolan’s new and exciting project is dedicated to the music of George Harrison.

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

Singer, songwriter and one of the world’s finest lap-style guitarists, shares new material ahead of recording his third album

"...a blend of material both thrilling and tender, propelled by a voice that stirs and soothes”. - R2 Magazine / “A future superstar” - Live Nation

Talented songwriter, storyteller & modern day troubadour known for his distinctive voice and understated songwriting. A sensitive singer, with blues and folk leanings, he has been compared to Nick Drake and Richard Hawley. Tonight presenting his new album.

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

An intimate open mic night and a platform for new aspiring singers with an interest in Jazz, Folk, Experimental and Improvised music

New Roots presents acclaimed London-based Dublin singer-songwriter Louis Brennan, playing a rare full band show. ‘A master storyteller with a voice like rolling thunder’ - GQ Magazine

A very special, intimate 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...

Soul Stripped Sessions: Vol 66. Monthly one-of-a-kind live music experience... This month features Loria Boban, Bee Bakare, ROBIN and Melissa Bel.

“If Alanis Morissette and Trent Reznor were to have a baby and then send the baby to be babysat by Joni Mitchell for half the week and the other half of the week be babysat by Janis Joplin, you would come pretty close to Amy Montgomery” – Scenestr

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

Hank Wangford, the godfather of British alt-country, presents his bass combo - twin bass guitars drilling their way through sad songs of lost love, breakups and betrayal...

"They are indie meets world music meets traditional British folk. Think a contemporary Incredible String Band with a 21st century mindset." - Sid Griffin (Bob Dylan Biographer // BBC Radio 6 Music)

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 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.

Australian folk-rock songwriter and storyteller presents his Shakespeare Avenue Album Launch Tour

"The most searingly beautiful thing you'll ever hear..." - London Daily Express

Band with a unique combination of experienced musicianship, diverse cultural tastes and the strong bonds of friendship / “Some of the most interesting music this year” - The Guardian

Highly respected songwriter shares his stories with a combination of southern gothic storytelling, dark humour and gripping intensity.

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...

Multi-award winners incl JUNO Award for Instrumental Album of the Year, The Fretless take string music to fascinating places as it transforms Irish fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements.

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

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

Singer and guitarist of acclaimed alt. country band The Whybirds plays from his critically acclaimed debut solo album

Award-winning singer-songwriter draws her listeners into an articulate and heartfelt world of story, melody and guitar...

Ultrafaux band leader and lead guitarist Michael Joseph Harris brings his acclaimed original Gypsy Jazz-inspired compositions to the UK in June for a special tour with top jazz players from the London scene.

A fun packed journey through all the best music of the roaring twenties!

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.

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.

New Roots presents Leonie Evans (& band) - a superb blend of folk, blues and jazz with a uniquely original songwriting style. ""Like nothing else I've ever heard in my life, I was just blown away by her" Cerys Matthews, BBC 6 Music

Cajun & New Orleans inspired folk-soul featuring members of Paul McCartney, Van Morrison & Loudon Wainwright's 's bands. "I love his voice; I love the whole band." Paul Heaton (The Beatiful South)

'an earthy combination of strength and compassion . . . reminiscent of the winsome beauty created by a young Nanci Griffith' - Austin Chronicle

Renowned Welsh singer-songwriter performs a special show together with bluegrass/old-time band

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)

Bringing a quaint British charm to Americana.

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.

An exciting double bill presented by Roundtable Collective

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

A new show from the voice of Kat&Co centred on her American Blues Roots.

Roundtable Collective presents an eclectic double bill, encompassing various musical genres...

Blue House Music presents a special country/Americana double bill

“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

Critically acclaimed Australian band plays songs from their brand new album 'As Long as it's not Us'

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

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!

Modern jazz inspired by melodies and music-making of long ago: Renaissance chant and Baroque themes get a makeover from today’s musical standpoint.

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

Returning musician sings songs for the long ride home, driven by storytelling, humour and nostalgia.

"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

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

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

Singer and musician, best known as cofounder of Irish super-group, Hot House Flowers plays rare solo intimate show.

An evening of beautiful Argentine roots music, with elements of poetry and improvisation

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

Two captivating artists share the stage...

Wild Gypsy dances & lighting fast Irish jigs mixed all together with a signature infectious punk energy that has audiences stomping and hollering throughout the night.

‘Finely crafted folk is elevated towards greatness by the stunning voice of Alessi Laurent-Marke’ – Clash Magazine

"Awash with wit, lust and distraction…..the cleverest writer and most magnetic performer of Blues in the UK." MOJO

'Lovely music … properly steeped in those good folk traditions’ BBC Radio Solent

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

Singer-songwriter and musician from London with Iraqi and Belarusian heritage

"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

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

Top Nashville songwriter returns for a full band show!

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

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

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

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 heady brew of Irish and American folk music performed with a distinctly English style from this hugely entertaining old-time band!

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!

Singer-songwriter from West Yorkshire brings a notably British blend of pop and country to the stage

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

Hang onto your hats because this genre-bending power duo is ready to take you on a ride!

Rootsy and rhythmic original songs, Blues and Americana

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

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

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

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

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.

“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

Thunder and Rain finds themselves in a place somewhere between their bluegrass origins, and today’s somewhat undefined Americana market, mixing elements of folk and modern country into their sound.” Bluegrass Today... “The foot-tappingly infectious, often dreamy melodies and tumbling chorus hooks work to soothe and invigorate like clean mountain air.” Folk Radio UK

Multi-award winners incl JUNO Award for Instrumental Album of the Year, The Fretless take string music to fascinating places as it transforms Irish fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements.