“young, exuberant & musically adept” (R2 Magazine) folk singer and multi-instrumentalist with “the stage assurance of a veteran … she is fast becoming one of the most in demand artists on the club and festival circuit.” Eastbourne Folk Club

“One of the most striking things about seeing Lenker perform is his relationship with his guitar. He doesn't just play it, he becomes it -- or, maybe, it becomes a part of him.” - No Depression / “Scintillating songwriting” - MOJO Magazine

”A compelling and authentic voice melding classic rock and roll with soul.” The​ ​Line​ ​of​ ​Best​ Fit

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

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

A trio performing numbers reminiscent of the golden era of jazz, covering uptempo dance hall tunes from the 1920's to the 1950's in addition to some well known ballads.

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

"...an accomplished guitarist and an even better singer, distilling the soul of Ray Charles, the Southern boy roots charm of Delbert McClinton, and an uptown blues turn of phrase (à la Percy Mayfield) into his own distinct voice." - The Vinyl District

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

“In between the country-pop music of today and the gritty sound of yesterday you find The Honeycutters with a country-Americana sound that catches the ears of both the young and old. Musically, they make a traditional, honky-tonk-flavored sound bursting with driving rhythmic ambition, enchanting melodies and deeply poetic lyrics.” Maverick Magazine

Black Cat Music are proud to present an evening of the best of Northern Ireland's roots music with a joint show featuring Paddy Nash and Brigid O’Neil

...elegant harmonies and effortlessly human songs that cut right to the point.

Lively and versatile vintage jazz & swing duo

Irish Mountain Music for City Folk... "They really pack a punch with their full-on rocking acoustic bluegrassy folk” Folk Radio UK

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

"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

Jazz Trio who explores a wide mix of jazz repertoire, with interaction, intensity, and playfulness being the key focus

‘An extraordinary performer. His songs are at times heartbreakingly poignant and at others laugh-out-loud funny. Utterly charming, highly recommended’ Edinburgh Festivals Guide Magazine

“Young female quartet the Norfolk Broads are strong storytellers…Their close harmonies brought a witty feminist take to a well-curated set of tales of impotence, greedy landlords, and the joys of a single life.” The Guardian

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

Heavily influenced by American, Scandinavian and English roots music Ben’s performances are a mix of passionate tradition and exciting improvisation.

Music by such great jazz composers as Herbie Nichols and Thelonious Monk + original works by top fingerstyle guitarist Duck Baker

Actress Jessie Buckley performs as Rose-Lynn Harlan from the forthcoming feature film Wild Rose, a celebration of Country Music and family life in Glasgow.

A special triple bill featuring folk/psyche/punk artist from Orgegon Olivia Awbrey, London-based folk singer-songwriter, Ella Janes, and Zimbabwean artist Amy & The Calamities.

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

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

Combining 50s Chicago blues with gentle Jamaican reggae rhythms

Originals, country classics and obscurities, rocking rhythm and blues and lots of rockabilly favourites. Two acoustic guitars – one electric guitar – and a bunch of foot tapping soulful songs!

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

A unique brand of gypsy swing, hot jazz & songs of middle-class angst & caddish behaviour.

Special singer-songwriter double bill presented by Folklore

String players from different reaches of the folk tradition with music drawn from Britain & America

A night of music that celebrates strong songwriting focusing on the genre of Americana and Country hosted by Laura Oakes, featuring special guests Holloway Road + Tim De Graaw..

It’s rare that accordion music is described as innovative and fresh, but Tuulikki Barosik specialises in confounding expectations!

Rare intimate solo show from legendary folk singer best known for the three albums she recorded between 1969 and 1972

An exceptional double featuring Canadian folk singer songwriter Erika Kulnys + East London Banjo maestro Russ Chandler

TALENTBANQ presents... Steve Young - Album Launch for  "A Little North of Nowhere", with support from Lisa Wright

Dealing with themes of growing up in a small Irish village, love, betrayal and understanding, Robert John Ardiff “has crafted an album of wistful wee-hour gems” The Sunday Times

A blend of original compositions infused with a passion for foot-stomping bluegrass and old time music with traditional songs and tunes.

Ugandan multi-instrumentalist presents his uplifting songs realised with a full band that speak to the African diaspora

"Bina has such a beautiful voice. She sings with the true sweetness of a magic songbird on a May Morning" Robin Williamson

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

Stunning Cape Verdean singer, who fuses her forebear's musical traditions with contemporary jazz, Latin and European music.

A night celebrating women in music featuring... The Marriage + Austel + Three Little Birds + Hannah Brown + RoseRed & The Butterflies + MIRI

Award-winning NY chronicler of American experience whose voice recalls the gritty baritone of Leonard Cohen and the wit of Guy Clark... he pens wise, big-hearted, occasionally whimsical, usually melancholic tunes about lonely souls and romantic dreamers.

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

Acoustic free improvisation evening featuring some of the leading players on London’s thriving free jazz scene... Tonight featuring Seb Silas (sax) and Otto Wilberg (bass)

“…the lovechild of John Prine and Mitch Hedberg with a vagabond troubadour edge.” – The Stranger

Soul Stripped Sessions: Vol 17. Monthly night featuring the finest hand-picked female soulful singer-songwriters...

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

Rising stars in the UK alt-folk world Young Waters, winners of the New Shoots Competition, Bath Folk Festival 2016, supported by new-folk group Bird In The Belly (★★★★★ 'Folk album of the year so far' Sunday Express).

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

7-piece super-band with transcultural vibes & explosive fusion sound taking in powerful Mediterranean rhythms, mesmerising Arabic vocals & melodies, punchy Balkan horns & floor-shaking bass lines!

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.

“like Tom Waits at a gypsy wedding in outer-space.” Rob da Bank, DJ and Bestival organiser

An exploration of the ​n​eshama (spirit) of Jewish music. With wit, joy, and sadness in equal measure, they take an audience on an odyssey through the ​D​obridens, ​T​erkishers, ​F​reylekhs, an​d ​Zhoks at the very core of the Klezmer repertoire.

Entertaining US family band playing everything from fiddle/banjo instrumentals to powerful solos & harmony vocals on blues, classic country, honky tonk, traditional bluegrass numbers, old timey ballads, originals, & mountain gospel songs.

A bold reimagining of Celtic sounds, and a meeting point between virtuosity and curiosity. Firmly rooted in tradition, the trio draw upon elements of classical, jazz and early music in their evocative and exhilarating arrangements.

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...

“Harmonies worthy of bluegrass, lyrics of the most bittersweet nature, with tunes of intricacy and panache.” (Maverick)

Original and traditional material inspired by English songs, European dance tunes, West African rhythms and more!

Special singer-songwriter double bill featuring two outstanding talents from both sides of the pond... Mean Mary who has “the voice of a ragged Angel combined with the banjo playing of the Devil” + Rebecca Hollweg of whom Uncut said "Carole King couldn't have written a better pop song'"

Oxford-based Americana duo made up of two brothers - close harmonies, plenty of volume, and more pop-hooks than you could shake a stick at!

Special double bill featuring two exciting UK Americana bands...

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

Award winning veteran British bluesman Dave Peabody and classically trained violinist Regina Mudrich join with Green Note regular pianist Tim Penn to perform an entertaining selection of blues, early jazz songs and the odd oddity.

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

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

English singer-songwriter, whose music is influenced by the sounds and storytelling traditions of American and British Folk music, which he uniquely blends into his own distinct fusion of Folk and Americana.

Best known for playing with BBC-award winning trio Moore Moss Rutter, performing a programme of brand new instrumental music

“...brooding soul eloquence, alt-rock wiriness, atmospheric pop sweetening and folk-inflected naturalness" — NPR Music

Hotly tipped young artist who takes influence and inspiration from old school country and western, modern americana, pop, blues, soul, folk, rock, metal and everything in between.

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

London-based Klezmer band whose exuberant sound evokes the spirit of the Jewish celebrations of bygone times whilst merging with urban sounds from around the Balkans, Istanbul and New York.

A heady fusion of gypsy-jazz and chanson favourites

“A dusty, smoky, roots sound with a hint of 40s noir around the edges. Textured, low down Rhythm and Blues with an old soulfulness and a winning shimmer.” Jamboree

Down and dirty savage swamp infested gypsy blues

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

...presented by Jazz @ Green Note

Classically trained, this duo bring outstanding technical ability as well as an adventurous mix of folk, jazz and classical influences to their compositions and arrangements – blended with the folklore and inspirations of their respective Scottish Highland and Lowland upbringings.

Special double bill featuring two outstanding up-and-coming singer-songwriters from both sides of the pond!

“Up there with the very best of Mary Chapin Carpenter, Gretchen Peters and Dar Williams” Folking.com, “It’s clear why she’s been compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez” RnR magazine

Following a Summer break, The Magic Numbers' siblings Romeo and Michele Stodart return with their monthly residency presenting acts they admire..

Blues, Gospel, Ragtime and Beyond...

Timeless songwriters and world-class instrumentalists, combining bluegrass, old time, country and americana into an unforgettable performance!

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

"Wonderfully haunting" Late Night Junction, BBC Radio 3, “Björk-like intensity” Acoustic magazine “...astonishing vocal range... This is an artist who is well worth investigating.” fRoots

“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

Renowned instrumentalists and compelling performers with shared roots in English traditional music + other styles and traditions including Emma’s expertise in the music of her motherland, Sweden.

Soul Stripped Sessions: Vol 18. Monthly night featuring the finest hand-picked female soulful singer-songwriters...

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

Widescreen full-band downtempo alt-folk from Vive La Rose - “Absolutely stunning” Rough Trade.

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

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.

Five piece Sussex-based band playing Texas Boogie, real Country and dance-floor Western Swing!

...dynamic performer informed by politics, passion, intelligence and the all-important sense of humor.

“Gritty and authentic” – A Best of The Year selection - The Telegraph, “Really, really special” BBC Radio Scotland, “A stand-out album – poetry is coursing through his veins” ***** Maverick magazine

One of the brightest rising stars on the UK roots music scene + one of Sweden's hottest acts!

"... a collision of world flavours and traditional English folk ..." (Time Out)

“...They breathe music, they live music, they love music. Traditional Irish music is in a richer place for having these young genuine people carry it on to future generations.” Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh of Altan... presented by Return To Camden

“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

"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

1920s and 30s jazz and blues

An Irish raconteur with a voice bursting from the soul and the effortless, sensitive vocals of a Yorkshire troubadour. If Tom Yorke, Nick Drake and Van Morrison were to collaborate, this is what it would sound like. A London exclusive during their double header Irish UK Tour.

Rootsy and rhythmic original songs, Blues and Americana

Hard-hitting & heartfelt old time & classic bluegrass music

“country-soul with luminous warmth” Mojo ★★★★ / “finally sets out her true claim for stardom” Q ★★★★

Acoustic free improvisation evening featuring some of the leading players on London’s thriving free jazz scene... Tonight featuring Kim Macari Stone-Lonergan ( trpt), Andrew Woodhead (piano) and Olie Brice (bass).

"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)

"warm, bright folk-pop songs that feel like letters from a friend.”

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...

Celebratory and soulful Eastern European Jewish music.

Authentic Vintage Gospel-infused 1950s Rhythm and Blues!

A concert celebrating the music of Louisiana born clarinettist Edmond Hall, featuring leading UK clarinet star Adrian Cox + his talented quartet.

A concert celebrating the music of Louisiana born clarinettist Edmond Hall, featuring leading UK clarinet star Adrian Cox + his talented quartet.

Fantastic Americana double-bill

Indiana-born singer-songwriter whose raspy vocals and sharp lyrics have drawn comparisons with the likes of Steve Earle, Bob Dylan and early Tom Waits...

“Bluegrass hardly defines it –it’s scintillating.” R2 magazine, “dazzling – phenomenal!” Country Music People

A special one-off gig to celebrate the launch of the recent 3CD boxset by Henry's old band Yachts.

Stunning smoky vocals & wonderful stride piano accompaniment for a night of jazz and blues.

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

Original jazz songs and some standards from this Nu Jazz pioneer. Expect bluesy, soulful vocals, blistering piano hooks and glittering guitar magic from this rising star.

One of Iceland’s most loved singers... A voice as pure as melt water and a razor-sharp wit, her shows are as memorable as the northern lights!

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.

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)

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

Scandinavian-born singer Benjamin Folke Thomas is excited to announce the release of his new studio album 'Modern Man', out on Aveline Records

We welcome back iconic and enigmatic Canadian singer-songwriter, Jane Siberry. A rare intimate performance series by a highly interesting artist.

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