Celebrating the release of her beguiling self-titled debut album; containing tales of love, loss, hope, relationships and womanhood, the album is both an exorcism of torment and an invitation to feeling only what is good
Jazz banjo extraordinaire a collection of original rags and novelty tunes in the style of 1920s jazz and dance music, as well a smattering of classic tunes from the era.
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
Two of Camden’s beloved performers bring 70s-folk-revival-meets-digital-synthesis-meets-punk, taking you from New York City, to Stonehenge, to Camden on the final show of their tour
Inspired by iconic dive bar country artists like Waylon Jennings, as well as the California ‘Bakersfield sound’ (pioneered by Merle Haggard and Buck Owens), Virginia Dirt's songwriting is loaded with joy, witty humour and despair, and has seen her compared to the likes of Jimmy Webb.
Raised on American Roots music in East Tennessee, Daniel Kimbro is a multi GRAMMY-nominated musician with more than 20 years of experience performing, recording, and writing Roots music.
BLÁNID’s hauntingly powerful voice and confessional, folk-infused songwriting style have been causing a stir in her native Ireland and beyond... “well on her way to stardom” (Earmilk)
An evening of reinterpretations of classic jazz standards by the likes of Thelonius Monk, Ornette Coleman and Billy Strayhorn, interwoven with original material.
An innovative interpretation of American Old-Time tradition, blending roots material with fresh arrangements and original compositions.... “Beautiful old-time inspired music” Cerys Mathews, BBC 6Music
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.
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." (Songline
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!
Two talented artists share the stage in this intimate show and play from their latest joint album, part of an ongoing collaborative project between Irish musicians and historians
A group of musicians brought together by a love of the music that came out of New Orleans via Cosimo Matassa's studios in the 1950s, the band has developed its own unique sound, which incorporates 50s RnB, jazz, soul, mambo, ballads and much more.
Greekscapes explores the soulful journeys of Rebetiko, the music of migration, passion, and resilience, as it travelled across oceans and found new homes in the Greek diaspora communities of the US, UK, and Australia.
New Roots presents award-winning composer/ singer-songwriter Paul Mosley and friends. 'What a voice' Jools Holland / 'This is great modern folk writing' 4 stars R2 Magazine
“In a world where there’s no shortage of fine female singer-songwriters, make no mistake, de Ridder’s up there with the best of them” - Acoustic Magazine UK
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
A night of music and conversation... songs in process and conversations about the creative process and life on the road. This month featuring a secret guest...
ZT, the hammered dulcimer player compared to Hendrix, and the ever-regenerating Whitehouse weave spoken word, song and virtuoso playing to create impactful (often improvised) pieces with a belief in the healing power of music at its core.
Capturing a gypsy spirit and spanning several different genres including bluegrass, Americana and Country, this Florida-grown band delights in singing and playing up-beat songs with 3-part harmonies.
"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
Seth Tabatznik emerges as a debut folk and medicine musician, weaving soulful harmonies with heartfelt lyrics to create a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern storytelling.
A huge repertoire of self penned songs and music by their heroes - Tom Waits, Nina Simone, Bonnie Rait and the Jazz & Blues singers from the early 20th century, this show is an intimate window into the eclectic world of these two award winning musicians.
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...
In this exciting double bill, an innovative singer-songwriter & astonishing guitar player shares the stage with a band that deftly balances Southern songwriting shine and nostalgia-fueled anthems
Putting the Lass in Bluegrass! This all-female trio perform a combination of original, traditional and contemporary material, weaving their love of American bluegrass, old-time and folk music with authentic, heartfelt playing.
Singer-songwriter with a unique sound that marries storytelling with modern, introspective lyricism, drawing listeners into a space of reflection and serenity
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...
"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
Stunning double bill featuring Blunt - “His songs are wry and completely brilliant” Chris Difford (Squeeze) + Kenzie : “Detta Kenzie is a singer of siren songs with a voice likely to lure the unsuspecting onto the rocks” FATEA Magazine
This London based Psyche – Folk duo mix elements of Folktronica with a vocal style that falls somewhere between Siouxsie Sioux and Trish Keenan of Broadcast.
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
A variety of acoustic jazz and café music from around the world including music by Django Reinhardt, Richard Galliano, Bireli Lagrene, and others, as well as original compositions.
Heartbreak, joy and everything in-between... soulful voices, country beats, lightning mandolin, fiddle and banjo, virtuosic trumpet playing and three part harmonies galore!
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.
A special tribute show featuring the songs of Derroll Adams with stories and anecdotes from those that knew him including Arlo Guthrie, Happy Traum, Wizz Jones and more
Swedish multi award-winning fiddler Lena Jonsson blends her deep knowledge of traditional Swedish folk music with innovative artistic sensibilities, a sparkling joy for life, and rock-star charisma.
A night of music and conversation... songs in process and conversations about the creative process and life on the road. This month featuring Will Stratton + Trippers & Askers
Award-winning bandleader, singer-songwriter, scriptwriter and filmmaker with a show to celebrate the release of the latest single from his forthcoming albumis
New Roots presents a night of rocking blues, rhythm & blues, rock’n’roll, country blues and more with hugely respected trio Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers - ‘..this is the stuff!!’ Phil Jupitus, BBC Radio 4 / BBC 6 Music
A folk/Americana band from Moseley Birmingham, renowned for their energetic and joyous live shows with a sound that “Fits in amongst peers like… Fleet Foxes, …Fairport Convention… Crosby Stills Nash and Young."
Folk guitarist Allender playing for the first time as a trio with Huw Williams (Bill Ryder-Jones, Gruff Rhys) on bass and Joe Ryan (Fair Ohs, The Language of Love, The Revival Hour) on drums.
Join us for this very special evening, where Roxanne de Bastion will perform the album in full together with guest appearances from some of London's finest singer songwriters and folk artists.
A 15 year anniversary show looking back at Essex Arms, his second in a trilogy of albums about his home county of Essex... “Bold and unique" The Sunday Times
A 15 year anniversary show looking back at Essex Arms, his second in a trilogy of albums about his home county of Essex... “Bold and unique" The Sunday Times
A hot & heavy, stamp-your-feet-and-dance, savage Voodoo rhythm ‘n’ blues duo! With Congo Faith Healers frontman Sonny West at the helm, “These guys really rock!” Ronnie Wood
DUEA’s music has its roots in traditional melodies, but takes off with original songs for two violins, contaminated by international folk and a pinch of electronics.
“…one of the strongest Americana recordings we’ve heard year to date.” Glide Magazine / "…crisp, modern, and listenable... a stunning work of country-folk…” The Bluegrass Situation
From their roots in 90’s folk supergroup ‘Equation‘ through to becoming a revered duo in the folk music scene this multi award-winning folk music couple continue to exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary acoustic music.
“Amazingly cinematic and gorgeously picturesque alt-country songs. An accomplished narrative that avoids maudlin melodrama and revels in an emotional weight that extends through the centuries.” — American Songwriter
Described as ‘a master of the guitar’ by Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune; as 'nothing short of phenomenal' in a recent review, and as a ‘highly recommended artist’ by Celtic Connections, Iago creates stories without words, enthralling audiences as he does so.
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.
“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
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
Violinist, multi-instrumentalist, ethnomusicologist and composer prepares her first ever solo performances in the UK this year: a rare opportunity not to be missed!
“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 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)
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
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).
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.
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.
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
“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
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.
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.
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.
“...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
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.
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.
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.
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
“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
‘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 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
‘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
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!