UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS

Wed 1st May
GREEN NOTE
“Scintillating…the sequel to Ali Farka Touré & Ry Cooder’s Talking Timbuktu, revisited and enriched with unique kora-banjo-acoustic guitar combinations of a rare elegance.” Rolling Stone France
Book Tickets
£ 17.00

Wed 1st May
ST PANCRAS OLD CHURCH
"A study in beautiful storytelling through song" – RNR Magazine
Sold out

Thu 2nd May
GREEN NOTE
A unique study in contrasts, bringing together a rising voice in Americana music and a venerable rock, folk, and blues icon
Book Tickets
£ 15.00

Thu 2nd May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Special double bill featuring solo set from frontman of the cult Independent Music Award-winning New York band, Spottiswoode & His Enemies, plus acclaimed US singer-songwriter Kenny White
Book Tickets
£ 22.00

Fri 3rd May
GREEN NOTE
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!
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Fri 3rd May
THE BASEMENT BAR
A diverse style of her own with pop sensibilities from Lucille + Delta Blues crosses in a scabby way with the Tex-Mex-Aussie-roots from Barnard
Book Tickets
£ 10.00

Sat 4th May
GREEN NOTE
Vintage Rock & Roll band from the UK, combining vintage production and driving up-beat melodies
Book Tickets
£ 12.50

Sat 4th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Songs that travel the map of US Soul, R&B and Gospel, drawing inspiration from the sounds of Chicago, New Orleans and Memphis in the 60s and 70s
Book Tickets
£ 10.00

Sun 5th May
GREEN NOTE
Dublin based award-winning songwriter, singer, and composer who has, in over two decades, created a deeply affecting body of work.
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Sun 5th May
GREEN NOTE
A global soundscape that takes inspiration from the deep grooves of Africa, the lyrical sensibility of folk-pop, and the improvisational freedom of jazz
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Sun 5th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
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!

Sun 5th May
THE WATER RATS
Austin singer-songwriter returns with a rare and intimate solo performance to celebrate the release of newly-penned songs
Book Tickets
£ 15.00

Mon 6th May
GREEN NOTE
From Northern Sweden and Northern California, two of the most exciting instrumentalists and composers on the traditional music scene
Book Tickets
£ 15.00

Tue 7th May
GREEN NOTE
From acoustic harmony lead ballads to Bowie-esque sonic soundscapes, Australian four piece ‘Epic Folk’ group capture the essence of inspiration, honesty of love, and the nature of the cosmos in their music. 
Cancelled

Tue 7th May
GREEN NOTE
“One of the most impressive musicians to emerge in Australia … with a dazzling technique dispensing hair-raising tempos… His writing displays a real depth of emotion …revelling in a zest for life and celebration.” – THE AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPER
Book Tickets
£ 25.00

Tue 7th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
An emerging songwriter exuding soulful tones and raw emotion leaving audiences truly moved with each performance.
Book Tickets
£ 10.00

Wed 8th May
GREEN NOTE
A contemporary folk/blues performer, emotive & humorous in equal measure
Book Tickets
£ 12.00

Wed 8th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
“Utterly spellbinding” The Times / “The next British blues guitar hero” The Guardian

Wed 8th May
THE WATER RATS
Critically-acclaimed British singer-songwriter... “Her tales leave you breathless” ★★★★ - MOJO
Book Tickets
£ 15.00

Thu 9th May
GREEN NOTE
Beautiful voices, artistry and instrumental virtuosity in this intimate duo act
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Thu 9th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
US songstress presents her stunning folk & classical influenced songs... “a rare example of the weight that minimalism can bear in contemporary, reflective folk” (Popmatters)
Book Tickets
£ 15.00

Thu 9th May
THE WATER RATS
"...you can hear the Folk heritage coursing through his veins as well as the originality he brings to the genre.”  Songwriting Magazine 2021
Book Tickets
£ 16.50

Fri 10th May
GREEN NOTE
Internationally-acclaimed singer songwriter, versatile storyteller and lover of rhythm and rhyme, allegory and dance
Book Tickets
£ 13.50

Fri 10th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter from Glasgow with a broad range of musical influences from Ray Lamontagne to Nick Drake
Book Tickets
£ 13.00

Sat 11th May
GREEN NOTE
Three acclaimed musicians make up this power trio. Take a journey on the ‘Africa Railway’ train and embark on a journey with destination unknown…
Book Tickets
£ 15.00

Sat 11th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
"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
Postponed

Sat 11th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
“One of the worlds’s finest exponents of the music of New Orleans…. a true piano talent” Blues In Britain magazine

Sun 12th May
GREEN NOTE
An intimate matinée not to be missed, as South American singer-songwriter leaves her jungle mountain home to tour the UK on a 'songs & stories' adventure

Sun 12th May
GREEN NOTE
Greek Rebetiko... a series of songs from a selection of the greatest Greek composers...
Postponed (12th May)

Sun 12th May
GREEN NOTE
Fiddle playing front man of Americana band, Noble Jacks, plays solo show - Expect heartfelt vocals accompanied by guitar, harmonica, energetic fiddle and foot-stomping rhythms!
Book Tickets
£ 15.00

Sun 12th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Scottish jazz vocalist and songwriter Louise Dodds + Azerbaijani pianist, composer and arranger Elchin Shirinov
Book Tickets
£ 15.00

Sun 12th May
THE LEXINGTON
Roots-rock & roll... "They just got the crowd going and had a roaring reception. Astonishing."  Janice Long, BBC Radio 2
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Mon 13th May
GREEN NOTE
An intimate night not to be missed, as South American singer-songwriter leaves her jungle mountain home to tour the UK on a 'songs & stories' adventure
Sold Out (13th May)

Mon 13th May
LIVE STREAM
Enjoy this show from the comfort of your home!

Tue 14th May
GREEN NOTE
A blend of Bluegrass and 50’s Rockabilly from Multi-Award-winning Canadian artist
Book Tickets
£ 16.00

Tue 14th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
A dynamic, expressive jazz 4-piece with an emphasis on melodic composition and improvised music
Book Tickets
£ 12.00

Wed 15th May
GREEN NOTE
A storyteller with a voice so pure, arresting and honest, it literally aches with life’s truths
Sold out

Wed 15th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Roundtable Collective presents... Jazzy Folk group from the foothills of Southern California brings a a unique blend of jazzy folk and blues on resonator guitars and accordion
Book Tickets
£ 13.00

Thu 16th May
GREEN NOTE
New Roots presents Anglo-American folk-roots troubadour James Riley with his trio. 'Awesome' Laura Marling 'Incredible' Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1
Book Tickets
£ 13.00

Thu 16th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
A three part harmony trio singing hypnotic original songs inspired by landscapes of Ireland and its ancient folklore
Book Tickets
£ 12.00

Fri 17th May
GREEN NOTE
Gypsy jazz, Hungarian czardasz, East European folk styles, dirty tango, French musette and swing!
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Fri 17th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Two blues men and one show! Featuring hard-hitting graveyard blues as seated one man band in the Son House and Joe Hill Lewis style + a complex and rolling style influenced by the likes of Kelly Joe Phelps and Rainer Ptacek.
Book Tickets
£ 12.00

Sat 18th May
GREEN NOTE
"Beguiling, clever, sad, and really funny at the same time... I love this!"
  Lauren Laverne, BBC Radio 6 Music
Book Tickets
£ 12.00

Sat 18th May
GREEN NOTE
Electrifying five-piece band with eclectic influences, from Alice Cooper to Hank Williams, routed via the bluegrass turnpike around the oldtime township of alt-country!
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Sat 18th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
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.
Book Tickets
£ 12.00

Sun 19th May
GREEN NOTE
Well-established, relaxed and friendly open mic... (Sunday matinee session)

Sun 19th May
GREEN NOTE
“World class vocalist. Jack Badcock has a perfect ballad singers voice.” (Froots) ... “Subtle guitar...Exquisitely modulated vocals” (The Scotsman)
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Sun 19th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
“Pyne has  written twelve exceptional compositions for the new group that immediately gives the trio an identity and repertoire that marks them out as rather something special” Jazz Views
Book Tickets
£ 12.50

Sun 19th May
THE CAMDEN CLUB
One of Scotland’s leading singer songwriters and an acclaimed artist within the thriving international Americana music scene.
Book Tickets
£ 24.50

Mon 20th May
GREEN NOTE
One of the country’s finest female singer songwriters.
Book Tickets
£ 12.00

Tue 21st May
GREEN NOTE
TALENTBANQ presents... 10th anniversary tour from this thrilling Folk duo / “intense and spellbinding” - Folk Radio UK
Book Tickets
£ 16.00

Tue 21st May
THE BASEMENT BAR
CMT Next Women of Country, turning heads in Nashville's country music scene...
Book Tickets
£ 15.00

Wed 22nd May
GREEN NOTE
May well be the best UK songwriter you’ve never heard of! This will be his first UK tour in 15 years. Expect an evening not only of great songs, but also razor-sharp wit and wisdom. 
Sold out

Wed 22nd May
THE BASEMENT BAR
An intimate snapshot of the talent, charisma and depth of celebrated Scottish indie songsmith John Douglas (Trashcan Sinatras)
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Thu 23rd May
GREEN NOTE
“Gorgeous Americana" Daily Express ... “intelligent, highly melodic song-writing” Folk Radio UK
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Thu 23rd May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Award-winning guitar duo, who play energetic instrumental flamenco and rumba-based music
Book Tickets
£ 15.00

Thu 23rd May
THE WATER RATS
Three incredible artists share the stage performing in the round in a show that promises to leave a lasting impact on audiences!
Book Tickets
£ 18.00

Fri 24th May
GREEN NOTE
A powerful Alaskan Old Time and Bluegrass stringband specializing in a unique style of North Country Americana dance music
Book Tickets
£ 15.00

Fri 24th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
vocalist Nina Clark and guitarist Sam Dunn bring you an evening of swinging, joyful and tender music from the songbook of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass
Book Tickets
£ 11.00

Sat 25th May
GREEN NOTE
'Reminiscent of a 1960's bedsit-era Paul Simon' - Northern Sky
Book Tickets
£ 12.50

Sat 25th May
GREEN NOTE
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
Book Tickets
£ 15.00

Sat 25th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
A unique blend of punchy Balkan grooves and reimagined classical works!
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Sun 26th May
GREEN NOTE
An afternoon of incredible talent where renowned guitarist and critically-acclaimed violinist share the stage
Book Tickets
£ 13.00

Sun 26th May
GREEN NOTE
Celebrating the Albumn Launch of talented sibling folk duo "International folk sound, lovely harmonies … really like that!" (BBC Radio York)
Book Tickets
£ 13.00

Sun 26th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Original feel good jazz for the 21st century
Book Tickets
£ 12.00

Sun 26th May
THE WATER RATS
Mercury Music prize nominated English singer songwriter teams up with acclaimed Scottish singer songwriter to showcase their new album
Book Tickets
£ 22.50

Mon 27th May
GREEN NOTE
Greek Rebetiko... a series of songs from a selection of the greatest Greek composers...

Mon 27th May
GREEN NOTE
"Jerry Leger has that spark in him that all the great songwriters have. He's the real deal." - Ron Sexsmith
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Tue 28th May
GREEN NOTE
Well-established, relaxed and friendly open mic... (Tuesday Eve)

Wed 29th May
GREEN NOTE
“gorgeous in a word” Uncut / “a weapons grade songwriter” R2 Magazine
Book Tickets
£ 14.00

Thu 30th May
GREEN NOTE
One of the rising stars of the Americana music scene, entrancing audiences both in the USA and UK
Book Tickets
£ 13.50

Thu 30th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
With a virtuosic technique, hugely eclectic repertoire and engaging stage presence, Gamble is often described as one of the most exciting guitarists in the UK.
Book Tickets
£ 10.00

Fri 31st May
GREEN NOTE
An intimate double bill, bringing heartfelt, fierce and beautifully authentic songwriting
Book Tickets
£ 13.50

Fri 31st May
THE BASEMENT BAR
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." (Songlines)
Book Tickets
£ 12.00