One of the country’s finest female singer songwriters.

Thor’s solo show is a product of his journey to the present. The songs presented are a mix of his original material and songs from some of his favourite songwriters and composers. 

“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

Lou Shepherd is a rising folk singer-songwriter whose emotive voice—‘moss-soft and sun-tinged’ (Bristol 24/7, FATEA)—has confirmed her place as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging folk artists.

Inspired by contemporary, classical and folk traditions including Indian classical music, Cumbia and poetry, JAWARI present a unique embodiment of global jazz

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.

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

An intimate afternoon of sharing songs new and old

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

Award-winning jazz / blues artist

Four piece original folk band whose music draws on Gypsy jazz, tango, celtic and Eastern-European folk

“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.

Alex Bryson in Love is a groundbreaking new show of original love songs from Alex Bryson and his jazz trio, stumbling in and out of Love and through influences that range from George Gershwin to Hank Williams to Dr John and beyond.

A night of music and conversation... songs in process and conversations about the creative process and life on the road. This month featuring Catrin Vincent + Sophie Jamieson

“…elaborate, fairy-like ballads on a bed of piano sounds … with the violin seeking its own mercurial way throughout.” – New Folk Sounds

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

An intimate showcase of London’s most exciting emerging Asian talent.

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

A rare opportunity to experience a solo acoustic performance "Reminiscent of Carole King & Joni MItchell. Amazing voice." - Nick Mason, Pink Floyd

'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.

Prolific player on the London music scene weaves an intricate and evocative musical tapestry

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

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!

“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

TALENTBANQ presents... An evening of music and song to warm the 5th of November in lieu of a bonfire

Rich's music blends quirky, uplifting pop-rock with a sense of unpredictability and unique lyrical ideas.

‘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 

Two talented duos share the stage in this intimate double bill

"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 gothic-gypsy-barge-punk supergroup, out of Hackney!

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...

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

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

Step back into the golden age of West Coast jazz with The Gerry Mulligan Tribute Band, a quartet dedicated to the cool, swinging sounds of Gerry Mulligan and Bob Brookmeyer.

TALENTBANQ presents... “Confident and assured. Brooke Law may well become your favourite new Rock Star.” - Record of The Day

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

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.

International vocal improvisation trio who explore daring musical improvisations—layering textures, rhythms, stories, and melodies that transform the voice into an instrument of endless possibility.

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

“Reg’s terrific songs tell Woody’s life story with respect and affection, but also truth.” Pete Townshend

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...

Drawing inspiration from soul/jazz legends such as Amy Winehouse and Etta James, Scarlett's songs are raw and honest but with a seductive, sultry edge.

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.

Get ready for a foot-stompin’ good time, as the powerhouse Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo brings you captivating roots and blues!

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

Acoustic country singer-songwriter night where some of London’s finest country artists come together to share their songs in the round. Featuring Chris Erasmus + Michael Pickering + Maggie Murray.

A one woman show about finding the line between comedy and vulnerability

"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.

Launching a night that brings poets and musicians into a shared space of expression, healing, and celebration

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

New Roots presents... Singer-songwriter and her trio blend intricate, jazz-inflected guitar picking with soulful, soaring vocals

EFG London Jazz Festival presents... Trio described by the Guardian as “eclectic, eccentric and unobtrusively erudite“

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

New Roots presents... Much respected English singer-songwriter Steve Dagleish with special guest accompaniment. 'Essential' Tim Carroll, Folk Worlds

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!

Blues, Gospel, Ragtime and Beyond...

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.

Pop songs with all the storytelling goodness of country. An cosy afternoon of music from Beth’s new EP ‘coming into the light’

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)

A rich tapestry of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues and Brazilian Choro, New York Stride and French Musette with a Tango or two thrown in for good measure.

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

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

A special triple-bill of soulful acoustic music and storytelling exploring transformation and connection

Award winning Sean nos (“old style”) singer and fiddle player raised on traditional music in Ireland.

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

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

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

TALENTBANQ presents... A special evening celebrating two new artists combining their songs and stories into one joyful experience

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

An unforgettable blend of blues, soul, funk, R&B and jazz... Featuring songs from Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Terry Callier + more!

An unforgettable blend of blues, soul, funk, R&B and jazz... Featuring songs from Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Terry Callier + more!

"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

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

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

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’

Music steeped in the folk tradition with their own signature twist

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

Through a catalogue filled with intersectional storytelling, this acclaimed singer-songwriter gives voice to a generation wrangling with the complexities of modern life

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

“A gifted, fearless songwriter ...sculpting heart's-done-time melancholy, reverie, black comedy and poetry into extraordinary shapes.” 4* Mojo

Join Elijah and Eddie for this home launch of their “eagerly awaited” (The Jazz Mann) collaboration

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

“A joyous blend of indie and country” (Daily Record)... “well-crafted songs featuring slick harmonies” (Telegraph)

Grown from their love of all things mandolin, fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals, bluegrass, old-time, swing, and much, much more!

Exploring the world of New Orleans music and more with just double bass and piano. Dai Price's voice is "an instrument capable of dark forcefulness and languid tenderness, conjuring up the mercurial spirit of a young, full-throated Alex Chilton." (Songlines)

The grizzled Godfather of British alt. Country, is joined by his band for this special Chrismas show!

"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

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

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!

Lizzy McAlpine meets Fleetwood Mac in this cinematic line-up! With a host of wonderful friends set to join her on stage, this one is not going to be one to miss - set to warm-up your chilly December evening!

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

TALENTBANQ presents... Big country Christmas celebration with band who deliver a modern take on classic Country and Americana

Jazz vocalist Kitty Whitelaw returns with pianist Alex Bryson to celebrate the American Jazz vocalist, pianist and composer Blossom Dearie.

Two talented UK artists invite you to celebrate Christmas with them!

Green Note presents... “An emotive and uncompromising alternative artist at the top of her game.” — Atwood Magazine

Queer singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in London, crafting a unique blend of raw folk lyricism and soulful grooves

A Christmas double set featuring singalongs, tasteless stunts and excessive amounts of good cheer!

‘Tucked somewhere between the music of Balkan enthusiasts Beirut and the rustic elegance of modern DIY folk'   - KLOF 

Described as “the love-child of Ella Fitzgerald and Amy Winehouse” Camille + her trio will be presenting a selection of favourite tunes from the American songbook, with a sprinkling of festive spirit for this December show!

An exceptional double bill featuring two outstanding folk singer songwriters

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

An intimate evening of Christmas blues, perfect for friends and lovers to relax over drinks and enjoy London’s most authentic blues revue playing Christmas blues!

The multi-instrumental half of the west countryʼs award winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands.

Step out of the cold & crisp winter night for an intimate evening with lots of laughs, honky tonk, love and joy. Merry Christmas!

Emotive songstress passionately uses influences of a Romantic folk nature to create poignant and touching music

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

Celebrate the season with warmth, music, and community in this heartwarming Christmas special

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

Female vocal quartet, a couple of guitars and a box full of percussion knickknacks... Stories about bell-ringers, runaway brides and ghosts residing secretly in the homes of musicians…

New Roots presents a very special Christmas triple bill! Paul Mosley ('what a voice' Jools Holland), Jack Harris ('a priest of song' Anais Mitchell) & indie folk band Moses (4 stars NME/ Q/ Select)

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist performing folk and protest songs

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

Special double bill featuring 2 rising star jazz singers

Compelling arrangements of Klezmer, Balkan and Gypsy music

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

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

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

A heady gumbo of of things Louisianan! Featuring the music of Fats Domino , Dr John, Allen Toussaint and Professor Longhair and more!

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

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

Expect adventures into seventeenth century broadside ballads, traditional English, Medieval, and Nordic folk music.

Expect a rich tapestry of brand new material woven with reimagined favourites from their own catalogues, a chance to experience two kindred spirits share their craft and chemistry with honesty, humour, and heart

With playful melodies, sharp lyricism and an undercurrent of mischief, the duo blend folk-inspired harmonies with jazz-inflected twists in performances filled with humour, heart and a touch of the dreamlike.

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

Driving fiddle-led folk music from the mountains of America

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

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

“A treasure in the Australian musical landscape” The Dwarf, Australia

Celebrating the journey of the sinuous rhythms of Argentinian Tango music from the steamy nightclubs of Buenos Aires to the cool shades of the Finnish pinewoods...

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

"Britain's finest songwriter since Richard Thompson" (Venue) / "An English original" (Robin Denselow, The Guardian).

Down and dirty savage swamp infested gypsy blues

Folk double bill featuring multi-instrumental folk musician Washbourne + beguiling voice and guitar duo weaving captivating arrangements of traditional folksongs.

One of Canada's most respected songwriters returns to the UK with his brilliant four piece band

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

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

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

A superlative scene-setter and storyteller, with a voice managing the rare combination of being at once delicate and careworn

"Voices and instruments combine to astound the listener with some of the most attention-grabbing music I’ve heard in a long time" - Folk Radio UK

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

Exclusive intimate show added due to popular demand!