Re-working of old Irish tunes and songs

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...

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

When Greece meets Latin America...

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.

Old country, the blues and honky tonk music..."Qualifies as being in the best of British Country Music" British Country Music Show

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

A contemporary introduction to bouzouki performance and virtuosity.

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

“Smoky soul, folk-pop and heart-wrenching alt-country, all in a rich voice” - Q Magazine

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!

A show of varied entertainment with an emphasis on melody and meaningful lyrics and also a bit of jovial banter to ease the proceedings along with a titter.

Join us on Gutter Street for a retelling of Dickens’s classic ‘A Christmas Carol’

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.

Talented folk singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Northern Ireland and Devon, with a voice that has been described as “spellbinding”, “haunting” and “beautiful"

The singing of songs and telling of tales to lighten the spirits for Christmas. A very kitsch night that most people enjoy inspite of themselves!

“Exceptional new singer” Hitchin Folk Club

A New Roots Christmas cracker with Paul Mosley ‘(What a voice’ Jools Holland), Jack Harris (‘a priest of song’ Anais Mitchell), and very special guest Josienne Clarke! Expect collaborations and Christmas songs alongside the artist’s own formidable repertoires.

1920s and 30s jazz and blues

The grizzled Godfather of British alt. Country, is joined by two members of his band the Lost Cowboys. Music celebrating the holes that pepper and puncture Life...

Romeo and Michele Stodart present a special intimate duo performance plus Q&A

A very special night with secret guest performances, Xmas presents, treats & surprises for everyone in the room!

"Surely one of the great jazz voices of modern times" Vamos London

“…a highly impressive pianist… Fans of Diz Watson, Jon Cleary and Dr John, as well as their late predecessors, should keep an eye out for this band.” (Blues In Britain magazine) / “I can’t hold a candle to this guy. He’s a great piano player” (Jamie Cullum, live on Radio 2)

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

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

Saxophonist Joe Northwood will be performing the material from his new album... memorable melodic lines with highly percussive group improvisation.

Music born out of the desire to create a local and innovate forum for musicians influenced by the musical legacy of Django Reinhardt. The Collective remains in the spirit of Django, whilst pushing the genre of gypsy jazz  forward into the vibrant London jazz scene.

“Fiery virtuoso” fiddle player Matt Tighe is quickly making a name for himself in the world of folk & trad + Tad Sargent - one of the most versatile bodhran players, accomplished backers, and knowledgeable trad musicians on the London scene.

“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

Talented brother and sister bring alternative Blues to the stage... Expect new music and new sounds.

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

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 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

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

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

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.

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

British Columbia's Miriam Jones returns to the UK for her first London appearance since 2017. “Emotive performances that combine darkness and soul but warmth and accessibility too” – Maverick

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

Somerset Duo with a storytelling song style. A worldly mix of Anglo-Irish harmonies and upbeat catchy tunes, provides the backdrop to a recurring theme of unity and peace

Have you ever wanted to say something to someone but never got the chance? An old friend? A former boss? Your childhood pet? Come down to Gutter Street...

An acoustic trio with a fiery, yet warm combination of instruments, rooted in the sound of the Andean mountains and the planes of Colombia and Venezuela.

Up-and-coming London-based singer-songwriter performing meaningfully written songs with a powerful and soulful voice

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

New Roots presents Christy Moore-endorsed roots troubadour Rob Corcoran with full five-piece band, plus support from Louis Brennan (‘a master story-teller’ UNCUT).

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.

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

Jazz, blues, rock and gypsy incorporated into a unique sound.

“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

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.

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

Professor Will Kaufman's newest show - tells the story of Guthrie's battles against his racist Brooklyn landlord, Fred C. Trump, father of the US president.

A new world music fusion band with a focus on traditional East Asian music

Special double-bill featuring two top US songwriters.

Hey Rosetta frontman presents his new solo project... “Its nostalgic and nuanced with a chorus that nods to Jackson Browne and a bubbling verse worthy of Feist.” Rolling Stone

Tankus the Henge frontman presents his solo work, taking inspiration from bar-room piano players of the Old West, the mournful melodies of his Cypriot ancestry and a patchwork of comic and tragic stories

A very special one-off intimate solo show from UK roots legend Danny George Wilson (Danny & The Champions of the World / Bennett Wilson Poole). ‘One of my favourite-ever songwriters’ Stevie Chick (The Guardian)

Double billed evening with folk loving pop duo Birds & Beasts and alt-folk harpist and vocalist, Ellie Ford. A night of adventure, storytelling and beautiful music in an intimate setting, perfect for a cosy winter’s evening.

"World-class vocalist with the ability to delve deep into the meanings of the lyrics of the great jazz songbooks, and then to improvise over them with fluency, fluidity and a horn-like intonation, accompanied by the piano artistry of Robin Aspland."

Down and dirty savage swamp infested gypsy blues

"The Bushwick Book Club takes humdrum book reading to a new level." The New York Times

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

Harmony driven Alternative-Americana band with soul!

Gypsy Jazz and Bebop with a mix of standards and originals.

Celebrated guitarist on both sides of the Atlantic / “Distinctly British-accented melancholy – that seemingly courses through the bloodline.” - Uncut

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...

An evening of songs exploring rebetiko music between 1940 to 1952 in Greece with a wink to its influences from Smyrna and even Epirus.

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

A fine selection of jazz songs with style, reminiscent of the Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass duet albums... " A jazz singer who has a refined mellow sound evoking the greats such as Anita O'Day & Billie Holliday"

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

Nashville-based Americana trio, rooted in the tradition of classic country wit & soul.

Respected artist, songwriter and producer with a list of acclaimed solo albums to his name + full band featuring his wife, the acclaimed bassist Amy Lavere

fRoots Album Of The Year Editors Choice 2016 winners and Folk By The Oak stars Alden, Patterson & Dashwood combine American bluegrass and English folk to stunning effect. “It’s lovely stuff” – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show

'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

“Without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best songsmiths on the planet. Quality albums…stunning shows.” BBC UK

Poet, singer-songwriter and old-school troubadour who believes songs have lives and destinies of their own has chosen Green Note to showcase his latest creations...

It's like watching a young Jackson Browne pouring out his heart and humour in a thick Scottish lilt while John Martyn and Nick Drake scatter woody, earthy chords around Beverley's feet.

A quirky collection of jazz classics, pop & folk songs, with focus on Scottish and Canadian composers.

High-energy, Tennessee-based bluegrass band... "They delivered some of the finest classic bluegrass ever played on these shores” Bluegrass Ireland

Feel-good, groovy, acoustic world-jazz, evoking a timeless Paris.

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

“James takes all of her musical loves – jazz, blues, soul, folk – and wraps them up into songs that achieve an astonishing array of moods and emotions.” Jazzwise

Expect bluegrass, post-rock, folk and soul from a delightful Scottish duo and a soulful mix of blues, country and Southern soul from four lovers of everything Americana!

A mix of Country Rock with a Latin Twang!

"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

An intimate headline set from this talented singer/songwriter. "A magnificent and powerful voice" - Suzanne Vega

“There’s so much soul pouring out of this guy’s pores you could bathe in it. It’s like hearing Al Green for the first time.” No Depression

Mock Deer’s first offering after a period of hiatus is the beautiful new album 'The Art of Loneliness'. Alongside a band of excellent musicians, he brings the album to life on stage.

Vintage French jazz and Musette music from the 1920s to 50s.

“...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

Moonshine presents... Three extremely talented artists share the stage.

Irish born singer-songwriter Megan O'Neill, an integral artist in the currently booming UK Country Music Scene. “one of the rising stars” - uDiscover (2018)

Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Campbell Sibthorpe is proud to launch his beautiful new EP ‘Ytown’ with a full band.

Superb soulful indie-Americana from pedal steel, guitar, upright bass and drums London 5-piece Our Man In The Field, with support from piano based singer songwriter Hannah Nicholson (Ellie Goulding/ Maz- Snarky Puppy).

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

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

London-based folk singer-songwriter plays a special unplugged gig celebrating the magic of winter

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.

Six performers share six original pieces of work all written under the theme ‘Chances’.

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...

In this special co-headline evening, these formidable songwriters and friends support one another to present heart-felt acoustic music, songwriting and harmonies

"A force of nature" The Irish Times... "a master of subtlety in realms of folk-informed pop." The Thin Air

An acoustic Folk duo and an English fingerstyle guitarist feature in tonight's exciting Roundtable Collective double bill

Philip and Martin are joined for this mid-winter songfest by the redoubtable Mick Hutton on double Bass.

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

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!

Politically driven acoustic roots reggae folk-hop, with feel good vibes and a sly sense of humour.

Politically driven acoustic roots reggae folk-hop, with feel good vibes and a sly sense of humour.

Mississippi Delta songbird whose spine-tingling vocal style has been compared to Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee & Amy Winehouse .“A voice that is timeless in timbre and phrasing” (R2 magazine)

Two captivating artists share the stage...

“One of the best of the New Wave of Folk Blokes” - fRoots Mag

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

Old-time party tunes and songs taking inspiration from the high energy music of fiddle heroes from the 1800's...

"Songs that rattle with the ghosts of Appalachian folk, and southern blues, yet sound emphatically English." Uncut Magazine

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...

“The music of Wisconsin native Foucault is the kind so many aspire to but never attain: beat-up troubadour folk whittled to dolorous perfection...” UNCUT

Together they revive the sound of traditional blues with a repertoire inspired by the masters of the genre Lightnin’ Hopkins, Muddy Waters or Skip James.

A fusion of traditional Eastern European, Balkan, Gypsy and Classical Music

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

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

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

“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

Mexican Son Jarocho mixed in with Irish Jigs and Reels and a good dose of Country and Bluegrass.

A singer and songwriter who writes from her own life’s struggles and experiences, delivering her stories with unforgettable power and emotion.

"Jerry Leger has that spark in him that all the great songwriters have. He's the real deal." Ron Sexsmith...“Time Out For Tomorrow is his masterpiece.” 4/5 Rolling Stone

A lively evening of music from Eileen Rose and her band... author, singer, songwriter and professional honky tonk girl!

Scotland-USA Trans-Atlantic collaboration... "One of the best Scottish singer-songwriters of his generation" Shirefolk / "Brooks is at the top of his game, setting new standards and a fresh direction for the Blues" Blues In Britain

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...

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.

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

Platinum selling Irish singer-songwriter, performer, raconteur and a whole lot more besides! “A mixture of all the great voices of the 20th Century” 5* The Guardian

Australian folk-rock songwriter and storyteller presents his Shakespeare Avenue Album Launch Tour