A selection of our favourite artists performing 'in the round'... streamed live from their homes

A selection of our favourite artists performing 'in the round'... streamed live from their homes

A virtual version of our usual monthly open mic... everyone welcome!

A selection of our favourite artists performing 'in the round'... streamed live from their homes

A selection of our favourite artists performing 'in the round'... streamed live from their homes

A selection of our favourite artists performing 'in the round'... streamed live from their homes

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

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.

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

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.

Debut EP launch gig

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

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

One of the UK folk scene’s most rewardingly enduring partnerships... “It’s folk music for the modern age.” The Telegraph

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

Formerly of Oysterband fame, "Ray is one of those songsmiths who possesses the ability to really get inside the characters - his insights are penetrating ... majestic, full bodied, confidently widescreen in nature". fROOTS

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

"A strong, crystal clear voice... an act to watch" Bristol 24/7

"Stunningly original traditional folk" Record Collector

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!

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

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

Rootsy and rhythmic original songs, Blues and Americana

a ride through the American musical heritage of Chicago Blues, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi Blues

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

A progressive fusion of folk and jazz, combining beautifully crafted songs, infectious guitar picking and a defiant voice.

Bringing a quaint British charm to Americana.

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!

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

World-class gypsy swing ensemble performing the works of Django Reinhardt and their own up-beat quirky original compositions in the style of Hot Club de France

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.

“Gabriel Moreno's music is an offshoot of Leonard Cohen and Neil Diamond. I love it.” - Cerys Mathews, BBC Radio 6 Music

Join Black Eyed Dogs for an intimate trio show helmed by one of the fathers of Americana Ethan Johns.

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...

Music that fascinates audiences with its gripping honesty and distinctive lyricism...

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

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.

Roundtable Collective presents... an exciting double bill!

New wave indie folk/ rock sound from this independent and international band, hailing from Melbourne, Australia

A jazz singer who has a refined mellow sound evoking the greats such as Anita O'Day & Billie Holliday

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

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

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

Down and dirty savage swamp infested gypsy blues

Acoustic folk duo from London, drawing inspiration from the British folk and American country/bluegrass traditions

“The novelty of frontman Keith Xander’s guitar approach – he lodges a plectrum in the hook of his prosthetic arm – is soon overshadowed by this band’s convincing splice of soul, blues and country.” Classic Rock Magazine

Songwriting which fuses conversational narratives with modern-folk textures in the vein of Gregory Alan Isakov, The Tallest Man On Earth, and Noah Gundersen - rich in emotional detail

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

Singer-songwriter shares tracks from her debut album alongside high energy classics

Album launch show for her second LP 'Characters'

"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

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

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

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

**** "A little bit country, a little bit rock and soul" Mojo... "One of Scotland’s best troubadours… fabulous" Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2)

“luminous originality and talent” The Times

“Raka burst with traditional Balkan flair, the group earn their title as the essential act of the weekend.” Nightshift Magazine

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

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 exciting double bill featuring two local folk-country/Americana acts...

An engaging journey through jazz classics. Expect songs from Rodgers, Porter, Gershwin and more..

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.

Described as the UK’s answer to Emmylou Harris tinged with the dark storytelling prowess of Nick Cave

Lyrics “gloriously delivered with intonation, inflections and high notes which evoke Joni Mitchell at her very best” - Folk Radio UK

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

This ‘rising singer-songwriter had the crowd eating out of her hands’ (The Independent) and is simply ‘not to be missed’ (Time Out). The ‘powerful’ (Evening Standard) songstress defies easy classification, with a sound blending folk, soul, blues and country.

“Sophisticated mix of folk, jazz, pop and rustica.” Independent

The hippest in Blues, Bop and Boogaloo... fiery, fresh jazz from a foundation deeply entrenched in the roots of the genre.

An innovative interpretation of American Old-Time tradition, blending roots material with fresh arrangements and original compositions.

Good old fashioned bluegrass songs about whisky, murder, and railroads...

Acclaimed US singer-songwriter plays her London debut

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...

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

"Hymns for the Heavyhearted" from this young West Virginia artist.

One of the brightest rising stars on the UK roots music scene!

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

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

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

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 creative combination rekindling the historically significant musical relationship between Hamburg and England.

One of Sweden's hottest acts!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

An evocative, uplifting and compelling audio-visual performance inspired by the celebrated book of the same name... Sturgeon is "a wonderful singer who can change the atmosphere in the room with her affecting delivery" (Boo Hewerdine)

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

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

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.

"Jerry Leger has that spark in him that all the great songwriters have. He's the real deal." - Ron Sexsmith

“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