An Afternoon of Dark Folk & Raw Storytelling... With a voice that hits with the intensity of a hundred Irish poets and a sound rooted in the raw authenticity of the folk tradition, Kenan weaves the storytelling legacy of The Dubliners with the grit of Townes Van Zandt and John Prine + poet, multi-instrumentalist, and veteran of the rails, the Bandit Queen crafts a soundscape of dark folk, blues, and 1920s jazz.

A rare opportunity to experience David McAlmont up close: one voice, one artist, and a body of work that has continually crossed genres while remaining unmistakably his own.

New insights to the undiscovered and the well-traversed corners of folk music. Expect warm-humoured audience interaction, bare-faced honesty, and simply good music.

Exceptionally talented duo exploring the counterpoint between Hindustani classical trained voice and European folk accordion.

A chordless jazz quartet playing swinging standards

Daring, confessional and bound to have you laughing and crying in the span of a single song.

Two country/Americana artists with songs that have reached the top 40 country radio hits

"Triumphantly vulnerable, and yet in the depths of their heartbreak they can still crack a good joke. How else are you gonna get through it but with a laugh and a tune?"

A night of song lead by four singer- songwriters all sharing in their joy for and in the beauty of songwriting...

Award-winning singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush... “I could listen to Adamson’s voice all day every day, it’s angelic” Maverick Magazine

A unique, humorous and uplifting take on Russian Folk and Gypsy, Tango, Klezmer, Gypsy Jazz, Balkan Beat, and more!

1920s and 30s jazz and blues

“...one of those voices you want to crawl up close to the speakers to listen to” (Mojo)

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

From driving fiddle tunes to the mournful strains of ancient ballads, square peg celebrates the living tradition of Appalachian music while adding their own vibrant twist.

Matinée Perfomance: Multi-award-winning Melbourne contemporary folk outfit

Evening Perfomance: Multi-award-winning Melbourne contemporary folk outfit

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!

Owens sings with a dark majesty that matches the gigantic emotional pull of his songs… **** Mojo

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

Highly acclaimed artist, referred to as a “genius” and a “downtown ringleader” by The New Yorker, and as "one of New York’s more colorful band leaders for more than a decade.” by WNYC’s legendary DJ John Schaefer

The songs are the culmination of all this work in the moments between the busyness, when two songwriters had time to sit and see what they could make of the world.

Two rising voices on the indie folk scene come to Green Note for a Double Bill

New Roots presents a night of rocking blues, rhythm & blues, rock’n’roll, country blues and more with hugely respected trio Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers - ‘..this is the stuff!!’ Phil Jupitus, BBC Radio 4 / BBC 6 Music.

Leeds based indie-folk-pop band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics

Intimate and confessional songs; feelings of loneliness and isolation, of growth and rebirth. A combination of reality born from experiences lived, felt and understood.

Driving fiddle-led folk music from the mountains of America

An intimate night of classic standard repertoire and witty lyrical tunes from a tight, swinging quartet.

A project to celebrate and sample fingerstyle acoustic guitar on the roots music scene in Britain today.

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

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)

'Reminiscent of a 1960's bedsit-era Paul Simon' - Northern Sky

Honey Boulton presents his original compositions... The swing and joy of the trio is contagious, you'll not be able to keep from tapping your foot.

Drawing influence from John Martyn and Nick Drake, Joe’s delicate and thoughtful fingerpicking style embraces Olive’s warm, sensitive vocals which are likened to Laura Marling and Norah Jones.

Black Cat Music presents... an evening of songs about politics, love and cowboys…

Expect well-known classics reimagined in a new light, as well as lesser-known tunes from the extensive catalogue of incredible music attributed to Ella.

Irish songwriter makes his Green Note debut... "Amongst the most vibrant, poignant, and authentic indie folk artists in New York City." - No Depression

Pure Represents, an independent live booking agency, is curating an evening of music where the audience and musicians connect through music in an intimate setting. Rae Morris and Matilda Finn Frances will be showcasing their music across the evening.

“there are vast emotional reserves at work reminiscent of the great Tim Buckley” The Independent / "Nothing really prepares you for Sam Brookes ... he is a national treasure" Folk Radio

With a performance CV that includes collaborations with Wynton Marsalis, Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland, Joe is now making a name for himself as a band leader and as one of the UK's most captivating young pianists

A stripped-back sound weaving together fingerpicked guitars, layered harmonies, and songs that feel both deeply personal and slightly otherworldly.

‘The missing link, the joining point, where folk fuses with country – as good as you’ll hear on any record out of Austin or Nashville – beautiful, a malleable mash of folk, country and Alt rock.’ Americana UK

Music that blends Soul, Blues, Jazz, Latin and Hip Hop, with Roots coming from East, West, South Africa, Cape Verde, Madagascar and Caribbean Music.

Sharing a love for swing-era music, this trio is inspired by artists such as Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, and Louis Armstrong.

Award-winning blues and soul troubadour, recognised for his exceptional gift as a born entertainer... “One of the best one man shows I’ve ever seen” (Fantastic Negrito, 3 x Grammy Award Winning Artist) / “Easily one of the hardest acts I've ever had to follow.” (Matt Andersen)

The vintage sounds of America with deep Sousaphone Brass grooves, intricate string picking and virtuosic harmonica & washboard.

"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... tonight celebrating the music of Dr.John and James Booker

"Britain's finest songwriter since Richard Thompson" (Venue) / "An English original" (Robin Denselow, The Guardian).

Imagine Hank Williams on acid, if David Lynch and Nick Cave had a hillbilly baby that yodelled, or Tom Waits met Elvis Presley at Woody Guthrie’s hobo junction.

“Blending folk textures with the nimble technicalities of jazz, producing a sound that is bittersweet but oh-so melodic.” CLASH

"[Music that] feels like a conversation with the soul. It asks nothing of you but stillness – to listen, to breathe, to let go.” Atwood Magazine

Well-established, relaxed and friendly open mic...

Drawing from folk, devotional music and improvisation, they journey through soundscapes and shared memory, and discover new paths each time.

Described as “one of the most technically gifted and expressive guitarists in Scotland.” (Innes White), Miguel’s music is tied in with a deep understanding and curiosity of the Traditional Scottish music landscape.