"A creative genius, his own self-penned material will surely see Jimmy receiving ‘kudos’ beyond his wildest dreams…." Maverick Magazine

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

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

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 double bill featuring talented singer-songwriters from both sides of the pond.

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

Classic jazz songs from the 30’s and 40’s from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and Billy Holiday.

Expect eclectic sounds from three very different artists in this exciting alt-folk triple-bill!

"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.

Rare and intimate headline show from revered songwriter, producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist.

“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

Two captivating artists share the stage for this double bill. Expect to be drawn in by the raw emotion, energy and intensity of their music.

Sixties-inspired, hook-laden songs that will leave you wondering if you’ve heard them before and determined to hear them again. Expect elements of country, folk, blues and pop over vintage rootsy songwriting.

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

An intimate deep dive into your favourite songs by your favourite London-Based Singer/Songwriters. Featuring Russell Swallow + Palm Bay Music.

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

“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!

A new Klezmer ensemble exploring the traditional music of Ashkenazi Jewish culture.

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

"Serious and the Fang’s mix of the traditional tunes and their own blend seamlessly, it’s Americana in its truest form" Americana UK... "Songs that rattle with the ghosts of Appalachian folk, and southern blues, yet sound emphatically English." Uncut Magazine

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

Acoustic free improvisation evening featuring some of the leading players on London’s thriving free jazz scene... Tonight featuring Elliot Galvin (piano).

Classic close-harmony, superb songwriting and virtuosic guitar playing from heavyweight Americana-influenced duo. 'Jaw-dropping' Americana UK.

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.

Two rising artists perform an intimate solo show

Folk’s favourite former farmer and secret hit maker!

A celebration of Greek composer Mitsakis presenting some of his classics but also lesser known songs

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

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!

Talentbanq presents... Unbelievable talent from around the globe in this musically varied triple bill.

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.

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

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

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

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

"A gorgeously rich slice of crystalline pop that evokes classic records by the Walker Brothers, Love, and Burt Bacharach…" (The Big Issue)

“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

Stripped back sound and new arrangements from this widely praised and accomplished musician / "Spine tinglingly beautiful" Bright Young Folk

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 acoustic-driven sound with strong influences from modern country music... fast becoming one to watch on the UK scene.

"Elements of swing, vaudeville, hillbilly and skiffle come together through a quaint collection of songs, delivered with sincerity and relentless enthusiasm" ★★★★★ The Modern Record

"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.

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

Drawing inspiration from idol, Billy Bragg, Dave’s music is a form of folk, acoustic rock with his own twist.

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

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

Singing It All Back Home: Appalachian Ballads of English and Scottish Origin Naomi Bedford and Paul Simmonds.

Two talented Oregon singer-songwriters.

An evening of spoken word and music

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

With a sound and style that conjure the golden age of jazz, Miss Rosie & The Moonshyne Runners celebrate the Great American Songbook of Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, and Anita O’Day.

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

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

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.

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

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

Long-time friends share the stage in this stylistically eclectic double bill. Music without boundaries... “Nothing short of transportive” Steve LaBate (Paste Magazine)

New England-based singer/songwriter shares his love of music fully and completely, without regard for shading his emotions or tempering his convictions. Sharing the stage with soulful British-Canadian songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist.

Part-concert and part-homage, this celebration of the music and spirit of the iconic legend, a must see show for Cohen lovers and newcomers alike

An intimate deep dive into your favourite songs by your favourite London-Based Singer/Songwriters. Featuring August and After + Si Connelly.

“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-suffused indie pop songs that are equal parts positive and melancholy, rich with the evocative scent of the past like a warm breeze off the desert.”— Various Small Flames

Combining the magic of old classics with his own original material, Tommy Hare delights audiences with the great American musical traditions of blues, rock & roll, country and soul.

One of Sweden's hottest acts!

New Roots presents acclaimed folk-roots Scottish troubadour ADAM BEATTIE (‘incredibly beautiful’ Mary Ann Hobbs, BBC Radio 2) and band, plus support from traditional singer DOMINIE HOOPER.

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

A new collective of female musicians led by award-winning singer-songwriters Cerian (Radiohead/ U2/ Imogen Heap) and Daisy Chute (All Angels).

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

Houserockin', Jumpin' and Lowdown Blues...

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

'A warm treat...his melodies reminiscent of Leonard Cohen with lyrical nods to Bob Dylan, and his voice has echoes of Tim Hardin' The Guardian

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

Acclaimed songwriters Ben Bedford & Kirsty McGee bring an intimate & memorable live show with tales from both sides of the Atlantic.

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

...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

Acoustic free improvisation evening featuring some of the leading players on London’s thriving free jazz scene... Tonight featuring Kim Macari Stone-Lonergan (trumpet) and Bex Burch (Gyil - Ghanaian xylophone).

"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!

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.

Talented multi-instrumentalist from London performing some of her newest melodic pop music with her band.

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

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...

A Westcountry folk duo who bring traditional and contemporary styles on fiddle and guitar to folk tunes and songs from around the British Isles

Evans (clarinet) & Csaranko (accordion & piano) are an international klezmer duo, performing the repertoire of clarinet legend Dave Tarras, the man hailed “the Benny Goodman of klezmer".

"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

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

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.

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

“Her lyrics are sexy, witty and sharp” The Chicago Tribune... “A spunky singer-songwriter with a sense of swing to match her sense of humor.” The Boston Globe

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

With intricately arranged vocal harmonies and expert musicianship, The Chris Cleverley Trio offer a live experience for enthusiasts of contemporary and traditional folk music alike.

“Show of Hands meets Frank Turner... enough to remind you why you got into music in the first place” BBC 6music DJ Tom Robinson.

A fantastically exciting, joyous World Music meeting of Ghanaian and contemporary Western folk styles from 6-piece band featuring Grammy nominated Sonny Johns and Ghanaian xylophone master Isaac Birituro.

Top Nashville songwriter returns to the Green Note stage.

“Bob Cheevers is one cool scarecrow gypsy poet who writes and sings the romantic, beautiful truth. When he releases a record, I listen.” Ray Wylie Hubbard

“Fiery, socially-conscious bluegrass-folk” No Depression

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

An afternoon of folk in this matinee double bill featuring two talented acts.

Legendary songwriter with a "right hand worthy of Broonzy" ...Clapton, Keith Richards and the late John Renbourn all named him as an important early influence.

‘Acoustic and electronic, human and machine are all intertwined to make a whole that is bewitching and definitely within the tradition of fine genre straddling music […] there is definitely an otherworldly quality to the best of this album.’ Northern Sky Magazine

Imagine if Simon and Garfunkel were lost at sea, salt on their skin, wind in their beards, and whiskey in their bottles. Welcome to the mythic world of Son of Town Hall...

Album release show for Gold of Scar & Shale, the second solo album from traditional folk singer and multi-instrumentalist, Jack Rutter

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

A rich fusion of musical greats, bearing velvet tones of Joan Armarading and Nina Simone adding a heady, folk-jazz splash of John Martyn thrown in.

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 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 songwriter’s circle featuring two well established American folk singers.

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

"Will Pound is a master of the mouth harp” UNCUT Magazine

Acclaimed singer-songwriter with a rare gift for poetic melancholy. “extraordinary” (Mojo) / “gently exquisite” (The Observer) / “full of depth” (The Telegraph)

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.

Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in the musical world of The Black Feathers. With songs that are both modern and ancient and a stage chemistry that will rivet and delight their audiences.

BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner and the youngest person ever to be nominated for the prestigious BBC Folk Singer of the Year... Named ‘Brit-folks most forthright new young talent’ by MOJO and ‘inspiring’ by Billy Bragg

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

A Piano-Guitar-Vocal-Kazoo-Stompbox Duo steeped in the Barrelhouse Boogie Blues House Party tradition of 1930's downtown Chicago... raggedy boogie woogie piano, riotous vocal and kazoo; rollicking blues guitar; music for dancing, drinking and making merry.

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

A blend of atmospheric and autobiographical material from one of the UK’s best known finger picking style guitar players.

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

A special evening with BMI award-winning and multi-platinum selling Nashville songwriter Jude Johnstone + Daniel Cainer, himself a multi-award winning songwriter.

A double bill featuring two talented singer-songwriters.

“This Irish trio stands right at the forefront of contemporary cutting-edge folk and even that description sells it a little short.” AmericanaUK

Original arrangements from the early Jazz era (1920s - 40s)... Duke Ellington, Chick Webb, Fats Waller and more.

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...

Special all-ages matinée performance with tongue-in-cheek covers and hilarious banter.

Special all-ages matinée performance with tongue-in-cheek covers and hilarious banter.

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

Songs of love, loss and rebellion; tales old and new, each with a modern twist. Described as "beautiful and enchanting” by Living Tradition and "Absolutely captivating” R2 Magazine.

“Luft and Edwards sound right at home together, and they may soon join duos like Mandolin Orange and Shovels & Rope among the ranks of Americana prestige.” Paste Magazine

A voice and double bass jazz duo

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.

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

An intimate deep dive into your favourite songs by your favourite London-Based Singer/Songwriters. Featuring Dan Shears.

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

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

Senegalese kora virtuoso/singer Kadialy Kouyate showcases his fleet-fingered skills on this mesmerizing instrument, complementing it with his hauntingly, darkly beautiful voice, to create a Toumani Diabate-meets-Youssou N’Dour sound." Time Out

Delightful original music that is influenced by the old sounds of Country, Folk, Country Blues and Bluegrass + traditional Country songs and rip roaring fiddle tunes.

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

Stripped back set from this talented alternative blues singer. Expect new music and new sounds.

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!

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

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

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

"With a sound both soaring and sad, the Texas-based Baker sings in a raspy talk-whisper that makes you stop what you're doing, sit down and listen" - Scott Stroud, The Associated Press

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.