Join two accomplished artists – with intriguing foreign roots and a deep love of British folk – on a stirring and hypnotic musical odyssey of rare beauty.
An unforgettable evening of gothic folk/rock and cinematic storytelling, Platt weaves together folklore, history and the macabre into songs that are as haunting as they are heartfelt.
Together, the Cumbrian cowboy, and the Yorkshire rover are heading off on a country-wide tour, both promoting their new solo releases, and briefly taking a step back from the wild rock & roll circus!
New Roots presents Dexys Midnight Runners' founding member Pete Williams with guitarist Andy Wellings. 'Damn good' Iggy Pop / '..the great Pete Williams' Imelda May.
Critically-acclaimed Italian Jazz vocalist with a repertoire of eclectic tunes from straight ahead jazz standards, swinging blues and beautiful Brazilian songs to quirky pop arrangements.
A distinct soundscape blending experimental, electronic, and traditional folk textures with a magical voice that ‘resonates and shimmers’ (Americana UK)
“...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
From gritty re-imaginings of English, Swedish and American tunes to delicate compositions and ethereal improvisations, their spiralling melodies feel like secrets whispered in the dark.
“Her vocals soar… A mix of Wynona Judd smokiness and Dolly Parton realness. Her lyrics sparkle as brightly as her rhinestone jumpsuit.” —Andy Kaufman, Music Connection Magazine
A heady blend of four part harmonies, intricate instrumental arrangements and catchy melodies, they are set to capture the imagination of audiences for many years to come.
"Occasionally an artist has a night that makes even skeptics think, “O.K., maybe he is the best.” Richard Shindell achieved this." — Ann Powers, NY Times
DG Solaris returns to Green Note for his fifth annual end-of-year show, a chance to share new songs and catch up with old friends and supporters, this time joined by the brilliant Hattie Whitehead.
"Occasionally an artist has a night that makes even skeptics think, “O.K., maybe he is the best.” Richard Shindell achieved this." — Ann Powers, NY Times
A decade and a half of sisterly artistry distilled into a breathtaking show; a chance to glimpse back with The Rheingans Sisters before their next leap forward.
A decade and a half of sisterly artistry distilled into a breathtaking show; a chance to glimpse back with The Rheingans Sisters before their next leap forward.
A decade and a half of sisterly artistry distilled into a breathtaking show; a chance to glimpse back with The Rheingans Sisters before their next leap forward.
Award winning Boo Hewerdine + Folk singer of the year and Best Traditional Song Nominee Heidi Talbot will be singing songs new and old with a dash of humour and a good measure of storytelling.
Deborah Rose casts a spell with her songs and her voice. Her music brings you to another place, a place of calm, a place of wonder, a place of mystery.
Rosie Turton & Miryam Solomon present their duo album maar in a live context- an exploratory conversation between voice, modular synthesizer and trombone.
"Steve Dagleish is a wonderful, engaging performer who combines all the skills of the best singer songwriters." Trevor Lloyd Songwriters Circle Radio Show, 10 Radio
Like Led Zeppelin arm-wrestling Shane McGowan in a Birmingham brewery, like Jimbo band Fruitbat fronting Fairport Convention, like The Albion Band turned up to 11 with their fiddles on fire. Tonic for these troubled times!
The twists and turns of their dialogue delve deep into the dark heart of modern Jazz, with an alchemical blend of intense spiritual jazz, broken beat flavours, angular swing and playful conversations.
"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
“Rarely is a young artist tasked with so much to prove and live up to on their debut. Then again, rarer still are debut albums like this one, which sounds a lot more like a mid-career breakthrough on the level of Car Wheels on a Gravel Road than a tentative first step. Yes, it really is that damn good.” — LONE STAR MUSIC MAGAZINE
“Rarely is a young artist tasked with so much to prove and live up to on their debut. Then again, rarer still are debut albums like this one, which sounds a lot more like a mid-career breakthrough on the level of Car Wheels on a Gravel Road than a tentative first step. Yes, it really is that damn good.” — LONE STAR MUSIC MAGAZINE
“Cortese injects pure sunshine into the evening. Beginning with her strummed violin the song really catches fire when she takes out her bow and plays the fiddle” - Bristol 247
Instrumental songs which serve as the medium through which Hartwin shows his most authentic self, his connection with the divine, and offer hope, joy, inner peace, and emotional support during challenging times.
"Simply put, Hinojosa is a first class songwriter" - CHICAGO TRIBUNE - “First-class handmade music with songs that run deep enough to appeal to the folk & roots crowd…an original artist with a unique sound.” - CHILL@BLUEROSE
A native of the rugged north of Iceland, troubadour and storyteller Svavar Knútur has dedicated his life to exploring the human condition through the lens of his country’s dark and often tragic history and unique melodies and narrative style.
"The Montreal native with the warm, lived-in voice and ability to hop styles like trains has earned comparisons to Bob Dylan, Will Oldham, Bright Eyes, Leonard Cohen and Calexico." Evan Schlansky, American Songwriter
They have been described as “like a young Billie Holiday gate-crashing a Tom Waits Swordfishtrombones recording session”, or “a moody Mary Margaret O’Hara”.
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!