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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Driving fiddle-led folk music from the mountains of America

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

"[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

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.

"His words are incisive, insightful, astute, literary, informed, inventive and best-of-all relatable.” - Resound Online

An English-American singer-songwriter whose music lives between city streets and country skies

Western Swing music featuring sweet country crooning, harmony twin fiddles and hot jazz solos

English traditional music from a parallel universe – Shem Fillmore and his quartet stir together the future, past and alternative timelines into a seething broth.

Critically acclaimed Texas-based singer-songwriter returns to the Green Note stage

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

Lyrics containing bouquets of optimism, delivered on melodies alternating between beguiling lightness and understated gravity

Internationally-acclaimed singer songwriter, versatile storyteller and lover of rhythm and rhyme, allegory and dance

Inspired by the dance music of Ireland expect plenty of jigs, reels, and polkas, mixed with tunes from Scotland, England, and Scandinavia. As keen instrumentalists they also compose tunes and perform original pieces, rooted in the folk tradition.

"...a blend of material both thrilling and tender, propelled by a voice that stirs and soothes”. - R2 Magazine / “A future superstar” - Live Nation

"Dressner is able to paint visceral images and transport the listener to the world of the song.” -⁠ American Songwriter

Trad tunes, balfolk tunes and captivating arrangements of traditional folksongs

Singer-songwriter with a unique sound that marries storytelling with modern, introspective lyricism, drawing listeners into a space of reflection and serenity

Known for his passionate voice, warmth, humour and engaging storytelling, O’Malley’s solo performances create a deeply personal connection with audiences.

Scotland's greatest living female voice... "Timeless and universal" (The Scotsman)... "One of my favourite singers of all time" (Jools Holland)

Powerful Irish singer-songwriter James Or, fresh from sharing the stage with Frank Turner and Grant Lee Philips.

"It just slyly worms its way into your brain." - No Depression

“A singer with true gift of a voice, a kind soul, and a captivating presence.” JazzUK

"Wistful & Nostalgic" Album Of The Week — The Times ★★★★

Expect fiery toe-tapping reels, reimagined sets with a contemporary spin, ancient airs or all kinds in between.

Up-and-coming UK country artist influenced by the likes of David Allan Coe, Johnny Paycheck and Dale Watson and Guy Clark

Hailed by Rolling Stone for his “astonishing mastery of his craft,” Ed Blunt is a multi-instrumentalist storyteller whose songs can make you laugh one moment and gently break your heart the next.

“One road is ending, another road begins, come on let’s do it over again” - A Different Thread

“genuine Troubadour straight out of the old school” - Luther Dickinson - (North Mississippi Allstars)

Singer-songwriter and fingerpicker extraordinaire, combines a style of songwriting influenced by Bob Dylan and Hank Williams Sr., with a guitar style inspired by Mississippi John Hurt and Doc Watson

London based Finnish singer-songwriter and self-proclaimed ‘island girl’ Kerttu enchants audiences with her powerful yet delicate voice and charming guitar work.

"The spaces between the notes are as wide-open as the narrator’s future" - Rolling Stone Country

The raw emotional honesty of Cure’s vocals, intricate finger-picked guitar and powerfully poetic lyricism have prompted comparisons to acclaimed songwriters Joni Mitchell, Laura Marling and Billie Marten.

“…lively, often witty arrangements…compelling at the heart.” - Colin Irwin, MOJO

Original Americana with Yorkshire personality

Whether lamenting a love lost, celebrating the calming beauty of nature or relating the epic tale of a struggle at sea, Craig Joiner’s songs are informed by experience, observation and vivid imagination.

Grace is quickly proving herself to be of the UK’s finest emerging songsmiths and a ‘new name to watch’ (FATEA).

Hear the songs in their rawest form, alongside stories behind the music and a relaxed, informal Q&A. Expect an honest, close-up experience that brings you right to the heart of the record.

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.

“Claire does more than simply sing a song, she takes you to the story and sits you comfortably right beside the singer” – FOLK RADIO UK

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!

A double bill of two greatly established artists of indie-folk

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

An intimate, playful, and energetic artist, showcasing the versatility and emotional depth of her music.

"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.

It is a quietly assured debut, born out of a longing for a family, forgiveness and learning to let go.

Expect epic arrangements with hard-living poetry and a dash of rock and roll spirit

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.

"Brave, poignant, entertaining, original" ★★★★ The Guardian / "A voice like Kate McGarrigle meets Dory Previn. Wonderful" Mike Harding

After a sold-out, full-band ‘Dylan Goes Electric’ Green Note show last November, Steve Dagleish returns for a stripped-back, solo Dylan tribute.

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!

“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.

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

“you’d be crazy to miss this chance to see her!” — Time Out London

Epic lyrical tales, clog dancing, flute playing, cajon stomping, guitar shredding.

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”.

Lewis McLaughlin returns to the stage for some intimate solo performances across Scotland and England this Autumn.

‘Heather’s wonderful, joyous …and odd. Songs that touch your heart and make you smile’ MARK THOMAS

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

Resonant close harmony singing delivered with warmth and artistry.

Haunting, emotive vocals and poetic lyricism, with songs inspired by a love of literature, folklore and mythology

Nashville-based indie-folk artist known for vivid storytelling and a voice The New York Times described as “a slightly folk-y Stevie Nicks.”

Paying homage to the very best women folk singers and singer-songwriters past and present - taking in Sandy Denny, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Melanie, Judy Collins, Carole King, some well-chosen traditional songs and more.

With powerful voices built to echo through their expansive prairie homeland of western Canada, esteemed folk singer-songwriters Mallory Chipman & Lily Monaghan return to the UK & Ireland to present a double bill of soulful original songs, interwoven with carefully selected pieces to celebrate the coming the Winter Solstice.

“One of the UK’s finest folk acts”... "Their harmonies are absolutely stunning and their vocal styles complement each other beautifully, as well as being excellent musicians who really know how to bring their songs to life." Entertainment Focus

"…she has reached the level of absolute mastery. Folk music doesn’t get any better than this” - Mary Gauthier

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

Two ocean-inspired folk artists bringing stories from the sea, the horizon and beyond with harp, guitar and their unique voices.

Although her butterscotch voice, deft fingerstyle guitar, and gospel-charged piano make her a formidable musician, it’s her onstage ease and crackling wit that make each show feel like a knee-to-knee conversation in a room of 5 or 500.

With mandolin, fiddle, guitar, mandola and mandocello – Collins composes, produces, arranges, writes and teaches across multiple genres, including a popular collision of folk, jazz, bluegrass, celtic, and classical.