Mario Bakuna on acoustic guitar and vocals. Mario performs a concert dedicated to Joao Gilberto - the father of Bossa Nova.

One of the most lauded singer-songwriters of her generation, Dar Williams has been captivating audiences with her sheer elegance and honesty in her folk-pop songwriting since the early '90s. As documented on her last album, the 2012 In The Time Of Gods,, Williams’ growth as an individual over her almost two-decade-long career has gone hand-in-hand with her evolution as an artist. She has toured with such distinguished artists as Joan Baez, Patty Griffin, Ani DiFranco, and Shawn Colvin. Lucy Wainwright Roche opens the show.

All the way from Canada, Dennis Ellsworth returns to the UK with his brilliant four piece band. One of Canada's most respected songwriters, he has collaborated with people including Josh Finlayson and Andy Maize (Skydiggers), Gord Downie (The Tragically Hip), Donovan Woods, Rose Cousins, Leeroy Stagger, John Smith, and David Barbe (Drive-by Truckers / Sugar). Signed to Tonic Records and Cymba Publishing his music has appeared in tv shows for Netflix, CBC, HBO and the award winning film, The New Romantic, and on stage he is absolutely magnetic. His recent albums Modern Hope and Hardcore Freewheelin' gained many accolades and have been nominated in the prestigious East Coast Music Awards.

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. Errol Linton carries the legacy of Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson into the twenty first century, moving the genre forward by combining 50s Chicago blues with gentle Jamaican reggae rhythms. He has been featured on radio and TV and his two albums have become British blues milestones, regularly spun on the radio by Andy Kershaw and Paul Jones, and his band was rated by the late Charlie Gillett as one of the UK's greatest live bands. In the words of the late John Walters Errol is as good a Harmonica player as anyone can reasonably hope to become, he is the real Deal. Errol will be accompanied by Adam Blake on guitar and Lance Rose on double bass. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 8.30pm. This ticket guarantees entry until 9.15pm ONLY. After this time, entry is space permitting. Advance tickets are non-refundable, EXCEPT in the case of a show being cancelled. In certain circumstances credit notes will be issued. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, so if you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early.

Harry Diplock brings the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli to the Green Note basement. Joined monthly by some of the best gypsy jazz musicians from across Europe, come for an evening of improvisation and surprises!

Strum & Blow is the contemporary New Orleans inspired duo of Louise Balkwill and George Simmonds. You may know Louise as the newest Puppini Sister, winner of Riga Jazz Stage 2022, or from the jazz media as one of the UK's finest exports of vocalese and vocal-led swing and bebop. In recent years, Louise has been working with trombonist and vocalist George Simmonds who fronts his own New Orleans funk group, The Squintet, as well as having played with the likes of The Big Smoke Family and Tankus the Henge. Together, they deliver tight vocal harmonies and blistering trombone and vocal solos over classic New Orleans jazz and blues songs.

WEBB CITY: Webb City celebrates the early piano trio line up featuring rhythm guitar in place of drums. The band includes guitarist Dave Archer, bassist Will Sach and pianist Joe Webb. Longtime collaborators Dave and Joe have been playing for the past eight years with Kansas Smitty's and other groups. They met bassist Will Sach playing gigs together around London since he moved from NY five years ago. Their joint love for the trios of Oscar Peterson, Nat King Cole trio and Art Tatum bought them together. Recently formed, the trio have quickly established themselves, performing in clubs, bars, and other venues around London and recently began a tour of the UK presenting their modern take on the work of the famed Art Tatum trio. Gob smacking stuff these are musicians at the top of their game -Bebop Spoken Here

TREVOR BABAJACK DUO: Trevor Babajack Steger is an award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a string of accolades, chart-topping albums, and sold-out shows across the UK and Europe, including Italy, Poland, Spain, Portugal, France, and Germany. His music has been championed by Cerys Matthews on BBC Radio 2 and Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music, with airplay on countless stations worldwide.Trevor's sound is impossible to pin down. At first glance, Acoustic Blues might seem fitting, but it barely scratches the surface. His raw, ferocious energy, growling vocals, and masterful musicianshipon harmonica, National guitar, lap steel, and morecreate a sound that defies categorization. Some call it Punk Blues, Swamp, Power Acoustic, Raw Rootsbut none quite capture it. Think Tom Waits meets Sonny Terry, with guitar chops that rival the best in blues, folk, Americana, and beyond. His music shifts effortlessly from haunting and atmospheric to gritty and foot-stomping, demanding to be experienced live. Critics and audiences alike have sung his praises. Blues in Britain hails him as one of our finest and most original bluesmen. Blues Matters calls him a master craftsman. His latest album, Six Foot Tenwhich hit #1 on the British Blues Charthas been described as a masterpiece, a true work of musical artistry (Blues in Britain) and a future classic (Folk & Tumble). Whether performing solo, as the Trevor Babajack Duo (with acclaimed percussionist Jesse Benns, known for work with The Hawthornes, Thrown Together, Glymjack and The Gerry Colvin Band), or as the Trevor Babajack Trio (featuring virtuoso violinist Jo Chambers, who performs everywhere from classical-infused raves in Ibiza to orchestras worldwide), Trevor delivers an unforgettable live experience. Expect raw energy, masterful songwriting, and world-class musicianshipan experience that will stay with you long after the last note fades.

New Orleans piano from London-based ivory-tinkler and former Morcheeba keyboardist with his band The Iko's.

The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, so if you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.15pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you. We can be contacted by email on [email protected] The Thumping Tommys are a collection of talented musicians specialising in old-time music. Having played at many great festival stages, bars and cafes, The Thumping Tommys play a heady brew of Irish and American folk music performed with a distinctly English style, which has established them as one of the most entertaining groups working in the UK right now.

Ewan Bleach is a clarinetist, saxophonist, pianist and singer specialising in 1920s and 30s jazz and blues. Ewan runs a couple of regular London jazz nights -the Cakewalk Cafe at Passing Clouds and the Golden Era of Jazz at the Jamboree. He regularly visits New Orleans for inspiration and has toured in France with the renowned New Orleans street band Tuba Skinny. He Currently works as a Clarinetist with several London jazz bands including Man Overboard, The Basin Street Brawlers, The Dakota Jim band and The Old Hat Jazz Band. Ewan has a large repertoire of rare old songs, from artist such as Billie Holiday, Al Bowlly, Bessie Smith and Jimmie Rodgers, from the rough raggy blues songs of the twenties to the rich luscious ballads of the early 40s.

Sean Taylor's unique songwriting fuses blues, Americana, folk, roots, spoken word and social commentary. Over the last twenty years he has toured the world and released eleven albums. The Sean Taylor sound is a late night cocktail of Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen and Jack Kerouac; with a voice that is a cross between John Martyn and Van Morrison and a guitar style that sounds like an acoustic Stevie Ray Vaughan jamming with JJ Cale His live shows fuse world class songwriting with stories from the road.

Reared among the Pentecostal pines in the farthest corner of the American West, Rachel Harrington's albums have lauded her the highest praise. When Bob Harris first heard her in '07 he hailed her debut as, "Absolutely brilliant [and] already a contender for album of the year." Four records later, she's accrued a fecund garden of similar blossoms including top reviews from Q, Mojo, The Irish Times, and a basketful of songwriting contest awards. Returning to the UK after a five-year hiatus from touring, this sixth generation Oregonian has new songs and fresh stories you don't want to miss. Rachel has previously made six extensive tours in the UK and the Benelux countries since 2007. In the course of these she has played at major UK festivals - Celtic Connections in Glasgow; SummerTyne at The Sage, Gateshead; Southern Fried in Perth; and The Maverick Festival in Suffolk - as well as a number of smaller festivals. Rachel last played Scarborough in 2009.

When Ida Wenøe and Samantha Whates take the stage together, it's not your typical double headline show where one artist follows the other. Instead, they weave their performances into something far more collaborative and unexpected. The two songwriters combine their set lists into a seamless flow, often without revealing who wrote which song. This approach creates a narrative that goes beyond what either achieves alonean unfolding story that draws you in, song by song. Rather than stepping aside, they share the stage from start to finish, featuring on each other's songs with harmonies, instrumental layers, and a natural ease that comes from genuine connection, respect and long time friendship. Expect two full sets that are immersive, multi-instrumental, and brimming with warmth, love and laughter. One of the most striking aspects of their collaboration is how it defies the competitive edge often projected onto women in music. Here, you witness the opposite: two artists lifting each other up, creating space for their songs to breathe together, and celebrating what happens when voices, stories, and talents intertwine. This is a performance that's part concert, part conversation, and wholly uniquean evening where the joy of collaboration takes center stage.

Known for their dazzling virtuosity, intoxicating passion and spontaneous theatricality and humour Mazaika have spent two decades enchanting audiences from the Cadogan Hall to the Crazy Coqs, Glastonbury to The Green Note and far beyond. Guaranteed to transport you from the fairytale Russian Steppe to the flickering Romany campfire. Expect a unique, humorous and uplifting take on Russian Folk and Gypsy, Tango, Klezmer, Gypsy Jazz, Balkan Beat, and evocative original material inspired by all of the above. A lovely tenor voiceby the end of the evening the Purcell Room had become a tavern The Independent ''Sensational violinist and accordionist '' '★★★★ The Stage "Hugely entertaining... the duo frequently brought the house down" ★★★★ The Scotsman ''An evening of magic and passion" The Independent

Yarès is a duo formation (accordion, guitar, voices) focusing on Greek rebetiko music from 1920's to 1950's. Their repertoire explores less known songs about the love and hardship of the Greek immigrants of Turkey, including notable composers such as Tountas, Skarvelis and Mitsakis. Fotis and Nicolas formed Yarès in an effort to share their love for rebetiko and make the songs they enjoy known to the public abroad. They have been active for more than three years and have performed in various venues across Belgium, as well as in Greece. They perform songs that express the social issues of the working class and of the Greek urban society of the previous century, with a great admiration for the original recording.

DULCIE MAY MORENO: UK based Jazz Artist Dulcie May Moreno's music, blurs the lines between jazz, blues, latin, folk and rock to create her unique sound that is distinctive and instantly recognisable. Dulcies'songs explore the themes of love and relationships, lust and longing, the joy of dance and music and the art of storytelling. Dulcie studied acting, fine art and English language and literature. From the age of 22 Dulcie started busking and spent four years on Canterbury high street and surrounding towns playing guitar and singing her versions of songs such as Stormy Weather, Lilac Wine, I cant give you anything but love, All of Me, and other jazz standards and soul songs, until she was asked to play some residencies at local restaurants and asked to organise and host a jazz jam session in Canterbury. The next five years were spent learning the jazz repertoire and meeting other jazz musicians. Dulcie formed lasting connections with these musicians and continues to play with them today, developing her sound and performing her original music. Dulcie performs regularly across London, Kent and the North of England. This gig at Green Note will be an intimate duo perfomance with Stephen Bridgland on guitar, her long time partner of nearly eleven years.

MARCUS BONFANTI is an award winning singer, guitarist & songwriter from London. He fronted legendary British Rock & Roll band Ten Years After for a decade releasing three albums with them. He also leads The Ronnie Scott's Blues Explosion at their monthly residency now into it's fifteenth year at the prestigious London venue. A twice winner of the British Blues Award for Best Acoustic Performer and Best Songwriter as well as countless nominations in other categories, Bonfanti has toured the world with many artists as well as his own band and released 3 critically acclaimed albums under his own name. He has worked with Eric Clapton, Tom Jones, Van Morrison, PP Arnold, Paul Carrick, Shuggie Otis, Ginger Baker, Ronnie Wood, Fisherman's Friends, Cliff Richard, Joe Louis Walker, Bernie Marsden and Eric Burdon. Opened shows and toured with Chuck Berry, Jack Bruce, Robert Cray, John Mayall, Beth Hart and Little Feat. Known for his deep powerful vocal style and ability to combine many different guitar styles into a unique sound, Bonfanti's solo shows are a journey through the genre of Rhythm & Blues. Playing songs by legendary blues artists as well as more obscure names from the genre as well as groups who have been heavily influenced by this rich music. Utterly spellbinding The Times The next British blues guitar hero The Guardian He will knock you out Huey Morgan Absolutely terrific, go see him live Bob Harris BBC Radio 2

Paul Armer and The Dawn Chorus have a rare combination of honest, meaningful songwriting and virtuosic instrumental talent. Already no stranger to the folk scene, Paul Armer has recently been making waves on the bluegrass circuit and wowing audiences up and down the country. The Dawn Chorus was formed when the four met at one of the UK's finest traditional bluegrass festivals and went on to win the scratch-band competition. It was immediately obvious they had something special and theyve been working non-stop ever since, writing new music and refining their sound. Paul Armer and The Dawn Chorus released their debut EP on November 14th 2025. Available now on all major platforms.

“Exquisite” (Uncut Magazine) “A class act” (The Mirror) “Music for the soul” (Maverick Magazine) With seven albums and five books to her name, British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and poet Emily Maguire is truly “a talent to be reckoned with” (RnR Magazine). With a remarkable, inspiring story to tell, she has been featured many times in interviews and playlists on BBC national radio, her thought-provoking lyrics, supremely expressive voice and spellbinding live performances winning her fans across the globe. Now separated from her Australian husband and musical partner Christian Dunham with whom she toured for 20 years playing every kind of venue from folk clubs, arts centres and theatres to the acoustic stage at Glastonbury Festival and concert halls including the Royal Albert Hall, Emily is now performing intimate solo house concerts and folk clubs in the UK. “A class act” (The Mirror) Open about her struggles with bipolar disorder, Emily’s experience of mental health recovery and her practice of Buddhist meditation over the past 25 years have strongly influenced her songwriting. With a supremely expressive voice, thought-provoking lyrics and songs ‘bathed in raw, emotional power’ (Guitarist Magazine), Emily’s music is a hauntingly beautiful and profoundly moving experience not to be missed. Former lead singer and guitarist of the much-loved band, Trophy Wife, Jody Prewett was also an original member of the equally popular Jonquil, also fleetingly playing keys with math rock pioneers TTNG Having recently released an album of nature-inspired guitar instrumentals, ‘Trails’, Jody continues to strike out on his own distinctive path as a solo artist. He has been regularly impressing audiences with his inventive guitar playing, soulful vocals and striking lyrical imagery.

Join us for an afternoon with North Wales based singer-songwriters Eve Goodman and SERA's featuring songs from their Welsh language album Natur, a hymn of love to the cyclical element of women and nature. Ranging from a whimsical sea shanty about a Menai Strait mermaid to an evocative acapella spell-song; from a love song inspired by a moth, to an ode to emotions and the weather, this is a meaningful and creative folk songbook. The album is a rich and varied journey from percussive, hooky ear-worms about burnout and modern life (Anian), to expansive and moving Celtic blessings that sing of reverence for the land (Bendith).

Manchester born singer/songwriter, Neeve Zahra is captivating audiences with her unique voice and beautiful lyrics which are far beyond her years. Championed by the likes of Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2 and CountryLine Radio's Tim Prottey-Jones, Neeve Zahra is already taking the UK country music scene by storm. Neeve is proud to have been nominated for two British Country Music Association Awards. Her song Love Me took her all the way to Nashville to perform at the famous Exit/Inn. Neeve has performed at the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, as well as performing in larger settings such as the O2 Glasgow, performing with her band at The British Country Music Festival, supporting country artists such as First Time Flyers and her performance at C2C Glasgow to name a few. Neeve is heading out on the road in March 2026 to embark on her first headline tour to promote her new EP, Breakup Breakdown.

Sniff'n'the Tears Acoustic is the duo project of Sniff'n'the Tears singer and songwriter Paul Roberts and original 'Sniff' guitarist Les Davidson. The duo perform a stripped back acoustic set exploring songs from the band's 1979 worldwide hit Driver's Seat, to the duo's acoustic album 'Jump' released in 2020. Poetic lyrics contrast day to day life and love with darker observations on the state of the world, and are interwoven with diverse and intricate guitar melodies. The acoustic gigs have opened up a new way to present the songs and connect to an audience, with Roberts describing the project as 'a great way to really explore the songs in the way of the troubadours, off the cuff and from the heart, with less concern for the arrangement.' Since launching the acoustic project in 2018, Sniff'n'the Tears Acoustic have performed a number of Uk shows, including the Acoustic stage at Glastonbury Festival (2023) and performed in the Netherlands.

Im a fan of the great Pete Williams. He tells terrific stories set to beautiful melodies and sung with passion, charisma and heartfelt honesty. He draws me in every time. - IMELDA MAY Pete Williams is a founding member of Dexys Midnight Runners and also a pivotal force in their recent resurgence as Dexys. With three critically acclaimed albums to his name, his band has rapidly earned a reputation for delivering blisteringly memorable live shows. In 2021 he and his band joined the legendary Specials on a 21 day sold out Protest Songs UK tour. In 2024 they headlined the Lunar Stage at Moseley Folk Festival and performed a sold-out show at the brand new performance space at Birmingham Symphony Hall. Williams was personally invited by Craig and Charlie Reid to open for the Mighty Proclaimers, spanning a total of 30 live shows, and more recently withy Andy Wellings completed a successful run of 15 sold out shows as special guests to Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison (Ocean Colour Scene) on their semi-acoustic, 'Evening with' 2023 UK tour. Night after night he captivates audiences with his set of songs and stories- Pete Williams is a true artist and craftsman, leaving a lasting impression wherever he performs. The songs are damn good IGGY POP (BBC 6 Music) What a fantastic songwriter and singer the man is. We both thought that his first record 'See' was the stand out album of 2012. Pete is a storyteller in his songs, and writes as a mature man who has lived and suffered and loved. The soulfulness that Pete brings to everything that he does is inspiring. He has the passion of a young writer, and the philosophical overview of a wise man." CHARLIE & CRAIG REID (THE PROCLAIMERS) For me, it's all about recognising in another brother or sister that same appreciation that another side to this life exists. We can smell each other out. Pete smells good and is a damn fine man and musician. - RICHARD HAWLEY ★★★★ MOJO MAGAZINE ★★★★ THE MIRROR Like Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney, Williams has the ability to make magic of the mundane. CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE 8/10

“A class act” (The Mirror) “Exquisite” (Uncut Magazine) “Exhilarating and transformational” (RnR Magazine) With songs described as “music for the soul” (Maverick Magazine), Emily Maguire is an independent British singer-songwriter, composer, poet, multi-instrumentalist and award-winning mental health advocate. She has released seven albums, had three singles playlisted on Radio 2 and toured extensively with the likes of Don McLean, Dr Hook and Eric Bibb, playing major concert halls and theatres across the UK. Known for her thought-provoking lyrics, expressive voice and highly emotive songs “bathed in raw emotional power” (Guitarist Magazine), Emily has a remarkable, inspiring story to tell and has been featured in interviews on Radio 2’s Good Morning Sunday and Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, Front Row and Midweek. She has sung her songs for many mental health hospitals and groups, work which in 2019 won her the Mogens Schou Award for Public Service and Advocacy. Emily is accompanied by violinist and viola player Sue Lord who has played with Peter Gabriel and Newton Faulkner among many others.

With rich soulful vocals, well-crafted songs, roots country and blue-eyed soul Sam Lewis is connecting the dots. Whether crossing genres or state lines, he has pieced together a story people need to hear. Music was one of the few constants in Sam's life. His family never stayed anywhere for long, which meant that friendships were forged between himself and the music he absorbed, from Roy Orbison to Van Morrison to Willie Nelson. The influence of Ray Charles can be felt from the first note to the last beat, making Sam's debut a complimentary companion to Charles' own, two-volume Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music. Leaving home as soon as the opportunity arrived, Sam landed in Knoxville, and later Nashville. Sam has spent hours, in fact years, collecting and arranging the relationships and experiences he has forged. To the average person, they seem like an amalgamation of time and happenstance, but to him, they are the moral of the story. I never once felt, in this whole process that someone just kind of pointed. No one took me by the hand, but almost every single one of these connections were very personal. I was introduced to these people that helped make this record. These are gonna be people that I'm going to know the rest of my life. Lewis has drawn us a clear picture of where he's going, and thankfully, he has invited us along for the ride. His album 'Waiting on you' received a top review from Mojo and featured in the Telegraph's list of top country albums from 2015. he sounds from another time, or timeless. Either way, good. Sylvie Simmons, Mojo Magazine Irresistible8/10 Johnny Sharp, The Blues Magazine 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. Grant Britt, No Depression A laid back sound that evokes cream sliding over black coffee, dark bourbon rippling over ice. Tom Franks, Folkwords.com Absolute knockoutace!! Frank Hennessey, BBC Wales I'll tell you straight; this man has a phenomenal voice and his songs are multi-faceted gems. Allan Mackay, Music Riot The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, so if you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 8.30pm. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.15pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you. We can be contacted by email on [email protected]

Seafoam Green is made up of the Irish-songwriting duo Dave O'Grady & Muireann McDermott Long. Since the release of their debut album in 2017, they've carved out a space where Rock'n'Roll collides with soul, blues & folk and jostles with Americana along the way. Their deeply emotive songwriting and richly layered production, not to mention their captivating live shows have earned them growing acclaim across the U.S and Europe. Their songs and performances have pricked up the ears of the likes of Ronnie Wood and Derek Trucks who have both featured on their latest releases and their music continues to evolve and boast a huge fresh sound, that really doesnt come around often

As featured on BBC Radio 2's The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews A master of the guitar, Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 Fabulous, Katie Derham, BBC Radio 3 Highly recommended artist, DKOS, Celtic Connections 2023 ★★★★ Nothing short of phenomenal, RnR Magazine Described as a master of the guitar by Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune; as nothing short of phenomenal in a recent review, and as a highly recommended artist by Celtic Connections, Iago creates stories without words, enthralling audiences as he does so. Iago Banet, The Galician King of Acoustic Guitar launched his third album, TRES, in 2023, with a tour which has included multiple sell-out shows and sensational receptions from audiences across the UK. He has showcased his immense talent at festivals including Brecon Jazz, Hellys International Guitar Festival and Aberjazz, displaying new levels of skill, complexity and versatility, whilst fusing styles, ranging from gypsy jazz, blues, Americana, country and dixieland, to swing, pop and folk Since 2018, Banet has been building an impressive career as a solo fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, displaying his exceptional abilities and receiving rave reviews along the way. He has performed with artists, including Josh Smith (Joe Bonamassa), Mark Flanagan (Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra), Jack Broadbent and Clive Carroll, amongst others. Iago's technique and approach to performance have captivated crowds across the UK and Spain. He is a one-man-band on acoustic guitar not to be missed.

Scottish-based Xan Tyler and Amsterdam-based Dusty Stray (Jonathan Brown) met through a mutual admiration of each other's work. It didnt take long before a transnational musical partnership began to take shape. Both accomplished solo artists in their own rightTyler with her recent female empowerment inspired debut solo album Holding Up Half the Sky reaching number 4 in the Official Scottish Albums Chart, and Brown with six highly acclaimed albums under the Dusty Stray monikerthey now join forces on their first collaborative album Home, due for release on November 7, 2025 on Last Night From Glasgow in partnership with Stereogram Records. In a world of fleeting connections, Xan Tyler & Dusty Stray offer a thoughtful testament to the enduring power of artistic companionship.

Montreal band Rosier reinvents traditional music with a refined contemporary touch. On stage, the group blends soaring vocal harmonies, guitar, and synthesizers to create an immersive experience. Between poetic ballads and driving rhythms, they celebrate their roots while exploring new sounds. The captivating voices and the Canadian trio's musical chemistry transport audiences into a vibrant world where past and present intertwine. Every Rosier performance is a moment of pure emotion.

Sheffield based singer songwriter Em Risley is frequently likened to Joni Mitchell, her folk influences shine through but with individuality from the uniqueness of her voice. She leads her band with confidence having performed for over a decade and her humour and storytelling make seeing the band live a joy for any audience.

Group Drumming Workshop in Camden Join us for Drums of the World, a fun and uplifting group drumming workshop where youll explore rhythms from across the globe - right in the heart of Camden, London. Whether youre a complete beginner or have some drumming experience, youll be guided step by step in a relaxed, friendly setting. No previous experience is needed - just bring your enthusiasm! Use our drums or bring your own if you have one. Learn world rhythms and discover the joy of playing music together. Enjoy an inspiring musical experience that connects people through rhythm and creativity. Run byElephant Drums [https://www.elephantdrums.co.uk/], a drum teaching collective in London, offering 1-to-1 drum tuition and creative drumming workshops. The session takes place atGreen Note, one of Londons most loved live music venues for roots and world music (less than 5 mins walk from Camden Town tube station). These workshops are designed mainly for adults, though under-18s are welcome if accompanied by an adult (pleaseemail us [https://www.elephantdrums.co.uk/contact-us/] first to confirm).

PAPRIKA: Described as A must see! by one of the world's most prominent world music experts, a BBC presenter Cerys Matthews, Paprika is one of the UK's leading Balkan music bands, known for their electrifying and energizing performances that immediately captivate a listener and lure them into the world of the Balkan music. Coming from unique educational and musical backgrounds ranging from traditional folk, over jazz and rock, to classical music, the band fuses together all these styles with the Balkan, Gypsy, and Eastern European music to create their own distinctive sound of whirlwind performance. Milos Milivojevic accordion Zivorad Nikolic accordion Vladimir Strkalj guitar Rastko Rasic drums Marko Tesic violin Peter Bakaja bass They won the crowd completely with their charm and virtuosity The Independent Paprika (Serbia/Romania/UK) brought explosively charged Balkan sounds to the Ecotricity stage Womad 2023 Paprika hot and fiery, lived up to their name, giving us a whirlwind tour of the Balkan countries, each piece becoming a firm favourite before being superseded by the next. Toe-tappingly good, with the audience whooping and cheering from the first note. Cheltenham Festival The other wild new experience came courtesy of Paprika, a Balkan band that hyperventilates their tunes at an extremely vigorous pace, filled with extreme virtuosity, and unusually guitar-orientated. Band members have backgrounds in Serbia, Hungary and the UK. They also have an equally unusual twin-accordion front-line, for added duelling opportunities. All About Jazz Paprika's critically acclaimed performance at the Songlines Encounters Festival at Kings Place caused quite a stir with one audience member in particular, classical superstar Nigel Kennedy being knocked out by what he heard. Simon Broughton, Songlines Magazine

Findlay Napier is one of the most highly-regarded performers and creative forces on the Scottish music scene, thoroughly active and a truly energised with a heart-warming zing. He made his name touring and recording with multi-award winning traditional Scottish folk band Back of the Moon, however since 2006 it’s been as a contemporary songwriter that Findlay’s won praise and fans. In both 'Queen Anne’s Revenge' and 'The Bar Room Mountaineers' his song-writing took centre stage, described by The Sunday Herald as 'genuine songcraft and wit following in the Difford & Tilbrook tradition', and drawing comparisons to Elvis Costello, Karine Polwart, Nickel Creek and Loudon Wainwright III.

Bluegrass at heart, but pulling from a wide range of influences including swing, ragtime, jazz, and even a hint of contemporary perspective in the songwriting, they offer virtually unmatched energy and enthusiasm, underpinned by intelligent songs that dont skimp on the infectiousness... Saving Country Music Damn Tall Buildings are a folk-roots-bluegrass band celebrated for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals. Fueled by the musical prowess of Max Capistran, Sasha Dubyk, and Avery Ballotta, this seasoned Brooklyn NY based trio, with 11 years of dedicated touring and recording experience, weaves heartfelt lyrics into a tapestry of masterful fiddle, guitar, banjo, and bass playing. Embodying a blend of Americana roots and contemporary finesse, Damn Tall Buildings musical journey transcends borders. From intimate local venues to global stages, their magnetic sound captivates audiences, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of listeners worldwide.

Singer-songwriter Róisín McNeill comes from a rich tradition of storytelling and roots-inspired songwriting. Previously featured in Under The Apple Tree sessions with Bob Harris, and on BBC Radio 2's Dermot OLeary Show, her songs are tender, quietly powerful, and steeped in Americana influences. Inspired by artists such as Iris DeMent, Jason Isbell and Lori McKenna, this show marks the release of her first EP, "Nothing Else Matters", with special guests.

From castles and cathedrals to festivals and theatres, singer songwriter Esther Dee has sung with the prog supergroup Yes, soul legend Omar, Irish cultural phenomenon Riverdance, Benjamin Clementine, Crowd Company and Mediæval Bæbes, to audiences including King Charles, Nelson Mandela and the English National Opera. Come share in the revelry as Esther celebrates the launch of her long awaited album 'Esther Dee & the Carousel' alongside special guest performers. Carousels, roundabouts, and Merry-Go-Rounds have a long, documented history in art, stemming from the time of The Crusades even used as a method of combat training. Italian crusaders would call them carosello or little war. This term was taken up in France where the word carousel originated. Esther's music today weaves its own little war. Her vocals oscillate from celestial highs to low tones, summoning the spirits of Judie Sill, Minnie Riperton and Kate Bush all the while maintaining a playful, childlike quality, full of secrets and mischief. Merry-go-rounds quickly turning Quickly turning for you and meAnd the whole world madly turning Turning, turning 'till you can't see ~ from Jaques Brel and Gay Marshall' 'Carousel'

Intimate kind of retro styled blues Music Street Journal (USA) Auburn have been captivating audiences around the world with their unique blend of Americana, blues and roots music. Fronted by female vocalist Liz Lenten, who has been described thus ..in delivering melodic dramatic monologue, Liz Lenten is among the best around David Innes, R2 Magazine The band have recorded their last 4 albums in Nashville, Tennessee, with award- winning, Grammy-nominated producer Thomm Jutz, gaining great reviews and airplay worldwide. Auburn will be releasing a brand-new album in March 2026 Behind The Scenes. Auburn makes wonderfully atmospheric musiclike the kind of country that first turned rappers on to Johnny Cash because he was such an OG Midwest Records (USA)

Blues, Skiffle, Calypso and Rockabilly with a creepy vaudeville twist It's music that makes people wanna shake their bones! This trio are known for their unique live show, transporting the audience to a bygone era when witches and black magic were rife. Their songs tell stories of deals with the devil, demons in love, witchdoctors, zombies, ghosts, ghouls, journeys to the deepest jungles and other exotic adventures which are told using sweet melodies and syncopated sounds. Jo Carley: Lead Vocals / Washboard / Mandolin / Percussion Tim Carley: Battered Archtop Guitar / Kick / Rattlin Shoe / Backing Vocals Stephane Spitz: Baritone Saxophone / Beat-up Double Bass / Backing Vocals The music takes influence from early vaudeville blues acts such as Victoria Spivey via Cab Calloway, Wilmoth Houdini and Wanda Jackson, but adding a creepy and theatrical twist that echoes Dr John and Screamin Jay Hawkins. Voodoo has found it's way onto British shores and Jo Carley is the wild and dark demonic music-hall mistress sent to predict hell in a way to entertain and amaze you, telling tales of terror with old-timey flair. She's joined by her songwriting partner and husband, the zombie-like Tim Carley, who drives the sound with blues-soaked rhythms on an old archtop guitar, kick drum, and rattling shoe. Completing the spell is multi-instrumentalist Stephane Spitz, shifting seamlessly between syncopated baritone sax leads and the pulsing heartbeat of the double bass. They are a DIY band, constricted to the beat-up musical instruments they have to hand. This gives them the elements of Skiffle, Blues, Jazz, Rock n Roll, Psychobilly, Rockabilly and Gothabilly. Jo and Tim left the rat race in 2013 to dedicate themselves to music. After a few years of busking around the UK and picking up odd gigs here and there they settled in a beach bungalow by the sea on the East Coast of England where they set up 'The Voodoo Shack', a studio to write and make music. Jo Carley And The Old Dry Skulls live to play live shows and touring the UK and Europe every year. "I can't take my eyes off these guys..., go to see them and expect the outside-of-the-box experience... there is nothing else like this band on the planet" - STEPHEN HARRISON / BLUES MATTERS MAGAZINE "With great lyrics and the combination of haunting ragtime blues they create a stupendously enjoyable jaunt into the darker recesses of voodoo, ... It's superb fun and a real pleasure to just indulge in its lyrics and music..." - Lee Powell / Vive Le Rock 2021 There are dark warnings, powerful accusations, gritty observations and singular attitude... this is a musical heist that robs you of ordinary and replaces it with exceptional" - Folkwords (UK) a macabre fairytale, Naughty creepy and full of sarcasm, So let's shake those bones together! Luminous Dash (Belgium)

Based in London, UK 'Klezmer Foygl', meaning 'Klezmer Songbird' in Yiddish, is an exciting new ensemble playing both traditional and original Klezmer repertoire. Led by Clarinettist John Macnaughton, and featuring some of the UK's leading Klezmer musicians, the group is deeply grounded in traditional Yiddish music, whilst simultaneously seeking to innovate upon it, and bring a contemporary London twist to its music. Members of Klezmer Foygl have played at some of the UK's leading venues, toured internationally, and performed for television and theater. Including venues such as; BBC Radio Theatre, BBC Maida Vale Studios, The Southbank Centre, Wigmore Hall, The Barbican, Menier Chocolate Factory, and Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival.. John Macnaughton Clarinet Josh Middleton - Accordion Theo Malka-Wishart - Double Bass Christina Borgenstierna - Poik

Bee Ororo is an established, award-winning jazz / blues artis born in Cornwall. She has toured extensively across Europe and America with her band The Bee Ororo Quintet, including residences in New Orleans. Locally, Bee is a regular performer on the jazz / blues circuit in London including Ronnie Scott's, The Blue Post, Toulouse Lautrec, Green Note and The 100 Club. In a review published in Blues Matters December 2 nd 2025 on Bee's performance at The 100 Club: Bee Ororo whose powerhouse take on Big Mama Thornton's Hound Dog stopped the room cold. With commanding vocals and a magnetic presence, she looked every bit a headliner.

Kadialy Kouyate's mesmerizing kora skills are deeply rooted in his ancestral lineage of Kouyate griots. Born in southern Senegal, within the rich cultural tapestry of the Mandinka people, he naturally absorbed the traditional griot repertoire from an early age. Embracing this art of Senegalese storytelling, he soon forged his own path as a musician, singer and songwriter. In his late twenties, Kadialy moved to the UK, where he became a vital force in London's music scene, blending his griot heritage with a wide range of collaborations. He has worked with artists such as Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, Abel Selaocoe, Shabaka Hutchings and Camilla George. Kadialy also co-wrote Greentea Peng's hit single Downers, performed on Later with Jools Holland alongside Mahalia and Pa Salieu and joined Afrobeat star Adekunle Gold at Wembley Arena and the BBC's Live Lounge. His latest album, Terri Kunda House of Friendship, a collaboration with Chinese pipa virtuoso Gao Hong, earned five stars from Songlines and won two gold medals at the Global Music Awards for Best Duo and Instrumentalist(s). Whether performing solo or as part of an ensemble, Kadialy has graced the stages of prestigious venues such as The Royal Festival Hall, The Queen Elizabeth Hall and The Royal Albert Hall. His music has taken him across the globe, with performances at festivals throughout Europe, Canada, Australia, and the Americas.

Fair Weather Son (Mark Ellis) is a North Berwick based singer, producer and BMG published songwriter who has been writing and performing for 20 years. Drawing his influences from Wilco, Weezer, Blur and many more Fair Weather Son delivers songwriting charm and a sound that is timeless. His latest releases 38 Years, Measures and Happy both all received national radio play on BBC Scotland along with multiple local radio stations and also made their way on to the Amazing Radio's Best In Country playlist among many other playlists. Jim Gellatly of Amazing Radio describes Fair Weather Son as Timeless Americana and New Wave with Elvis Costello vibes. Releasing his self-produced EP in 2020, the lead single This Thing Is Better later received radio play on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and Cambridge 105 and inspired award winning director Jonnie Howard to animate a video which generated over 14,000 views on YouTube. Mark started out as drummer for Cambridge band Hamfatter, achieving small chart success in the UK and Austria. They made an infamous appearance on UK TV show Dragons Den in 2008! In the years after Hamfatter, Mark began writing his own songs. After showing early promise, he often spent time writing with his friend and also then neighbour Boo Hewerdine (The Bible, Eddi Reader). Under his own name Mark released several singles in the early 2010's including Carry You a charity single for Clic Sargent. This release would later lead to a special performance at the Royal Albert Hall. In 2016 Mark formed Elma, a 60's inspired duo releasing album Dreamland to high acclaim. The finely crafted retro pop (Roddy Hart BBC Scotland) record helped Mark receive a publishing deal with BMG Music. He has since had over 30 songs published. One of these was with Abigail DB. Their first single written together, Put The Fire Out, was named in BBC Introducing's Best Of The Year 2022.

Sheffield based singer songwriter Em Risley is frequently likened to Joni Mitchell, her folk influences shine through but with individuality from the uniqueness of her voice. She leads her band with confidence having performed for over a decade and her humour and storytelling make seeing the band live a joy for any audience. Queer artist Em Risley, has burst onto the Sheffield scene with her outstanding band. Her long-awaited folk/pop EP ‘Someone Who’s Just Like Me’ was described by BBC’s Christian Carlisle as ‘stunning... open and honest’. Each song tells a different story as Em writes from experience about identity, family, and heartbreak. Having received radio play on every track on the EP includng a live session performing 3 tracks at BBC Yorkshire. The Em Risley band consists of Em Risley (Guitar and Vocals), Zak Michaud (Bass) Jemma Green (Drums) & multi-instrumentalist Rose Franchi (Flute & Sax). Together the band launched the EP with a sell-out show at the Dorothy Pax, Sheffield and performed at the highly regarded Magpies Festival outside York

Join us for an afternoon with North Wales based singer-songwriters Eve Goodman and SERA’s featuring songs from their Welsh language album Natur, a hymn of love to the cyclical element of women and nature. Ranging from a whimsical sea shanty about a Menai Strait mermaid to an evocative acapella spell-song; from a love song inspired by a moth, to an ode to emotions and the weather, this is a meaningful and creative folk songbook. The album is a rich and varied journey from percussive, hooky ear-worms about burnout and modern life (Anian), to expansive and moving Celtic blessings that sing of reverence for the land (Bendith). Eve Goodman and SERA (Sarah Zyborska) began working together when they were both selected as BBC Horizons Artists in 2019. Both women, with rising solo careers, grew up in Caernarfon, North Wales. After just one writing session they found common ground in their connection to and curiosity around nature. Surrounded by the beautiful North Wales landscape that is such an important part of their lives, they began to explore the Welsh names for birds, trees, flowers and the more-than-human world. The song tendrils soon grew to touch upon the cyclical element of both nature and women. Soon enough a body of work was growing, each song a celebration of both. Natur was born. “We both loved the Spell Songs project (ft. Julie Fowlis, Karine Polwart et al) and the way the songs serve as a call to reawaken our love of the wild. We approached our songwriting with this call in mind in the language of our land, Welsh. As one of the lines in our song Anian says ‘I cofio ein natur, edrychwn ar natur’ (to remember our nature, we look to nature). It’s about accepting our wild nature in an increasingly complex and digitalised landscape.” The album was recorded in Wild End Studio near Llanrwst, North Wales, nestled in the foothills, with co-producer Colin Bass (member of the band Camel and also producer of the Tincian album from 9 Bach which won ‘Best Album’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award in 2015). The duo have appeared on Welsh talk show ‘Heno’ and have recorded a session live at BBC Maida Vale Studios. In 2023 they were finalists in the televised song competition Can i Gymru (Song for Wales), with Tangnefedd, a track from the album. Over the years they have released two popular tracks (Gaeafgwsg and Rhwng y Coed) which have garnered almost 100,000 streams and were playlisted on BBC Radio Cymru. Thanks to a Ty Cerdd Lottery grant and the BBC Horizons launchpad fund, the two were able to write and record Natur, their first album together.

Harry Bird, The Travelling Folkster, is an internationally acclaimed singer songwriter, a modern day troubadour with a knack for storytelling, genius songwriting (RnR Magazine, UK) and a voice that has captivated audiences all over Europe and beyond. Drawing on British folk, Americana and other world music genres, his multilingual performances are a freewheeling cabaret of finely crafted songs, captivating vocals and good humour. 2026 sees the release of his fifth studio album on Hot Drop Records, following 2023's 'Mucho Picnic' and three LPs with Bilbao and Dublin based collective the Rubber Wellies. His lyrically charged compositions have featured on stage and on screen, most recently in the award winning Irish horror film 'Oddity' directed by Damian McCarthy. He has written the soundtracks to four touring circus shows in the Basque Country (performing in two), sung on audiobooks for Penguin and appeared regularly as a multi-instrumental actor/musician at the Bristol Old Vic theatre. Original, entertaining and thought provoking, his energetic, feel-good shows are not to be missed. Songwriting genius Simply magnificent RnR magazine (UK) Fresh and entertaining as few others Mondo Sonoro magazine (Spain) "Pay attention for folk's sake" - Pure Mzine (Ireland)

Dana Gillespie's incredible 60 year career is a star-studded musical adventure. In the 1960s she was a folk-pop troubadour signed to Decca Records, rubbing shoulders with Dylan and the Beatles. In the 1970s she collaborated with the likes of Rick Wakeman and David Bowie, with Bowie writing her hit song Andy Warhol, and producing her 1973 album Werent Born a Man (RCA Records). Through the 1980s, while signed to Ace Records, she began to establish herself as the queen of the blues that she is today, writing and recording prolifically. With a remarkable back catalogue of music and wealth of tales from the golden age of music, she continues to charm and enthral audiences across the world. Her creativity and passion show no signs of relenting. Within just the last five years alone she has released her autobiography to great acclaim from The Times, The Spectator and The Daily Mail, released a new studio album (Deep Pockets on Ace Records), and recorded a new live album (Live at TAM). All the while she has continued to perform across the UK, Europe and South East Asia, also travelling to Texas to play at the famous SXSW festival in 2023, and selling out two nights downstairs at Ronnie Scotts. In 2024 she released First Love a collaborative album with Mark Almond (Soft Cell). "It's an index of Gillespie's empathy with her material that the originals blend so seamlessly with the classic covers... that's no mean achievement...[she] literally beats the pants off anything done by a British bluesman these last 10 years." Charles Shaar Murray

Original Songs & Timeless Classics Inspired by Sandy Denny Join the Julie July Band Acoustic Quartet at Green Note, London for an enchanting evening of live music, blending original songs with a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Sandy Denny. Hailed as one of the finest voices of her generation, Sandy Denny’s music continues to inspire Julie and the band. Expect stunning renditions of classics like “Who Knows Where the Time Goes” and “Fotheringay”, sitting beautifully alongside the band’s self-penned, critically acclaimed songs. With roots firmly planted in the folk, acoustic, and singer-songwriter traditions of the late ‘60s and ‘70s, the Julie July Band have carved out their own distinctive sound - weaving poetic lyrics, lush melodies, and rich harmonies into something timeless and deeply moving. Featuring highlights from their acclaimed albums: Lady of the First Light Wonderland Flight of Fancy From tender ballads to foot-tapping anthems, Julie’s captivating vocals and the band’s exquisite acoustic arrangements create an intimate and unforgettable live experience.

Dale Storr's show is a celebration of the music of New Orleans piano legends Dr John and James Carroll Booker, two of Dales biggest musical influences. Incorporating piano mastery and mesmerising storytelling, he draws in the audience with the rich history behind the music and the captivating, sometimes risqu stories of his much-loved piano heroes. Described by Jazz Journal magazine as the piano mans piano man and a national treasure, Dale Storrs musical journey has now brought him recognition as one of the UKs leading exponents of New Orleans piano. Immersed in the styles of heroes like Dr John, James Booker, Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint, Fats Domino and Huey Piano Smith, he established himself in his early career as a highly sought after pianist backing many top blues stars from the UK and America. But keen to follow his true passion, Dale went solo in 2008 with his now acclaimed Sounds of New Orleans show and has not looked back since. In 2023 he opened the Buxton International Jazz Festival, his music has been played on BBC Radio 2 (Cerys Matthews, Paul Jones), BBC Radio 6 (Cerys Matthews) and BBC Radio 3 (Jazz Record Requests) and he has released three solo albums in the last decade.

Critically-acclaimed Italian-born, Danish-bred and London-based Jazz vocalist Irene Serra is a charismatic performer with a beautiful vocal style and assured stage presence. She sings a great repertoire of eclectic tunes from straight ahead jazz standards, swinging blues and beautiful Brazilian songs to quirky pop arrangements. Irene has performed in many high-profile venues in and around the UK, including the Barbican, Ronnie Scott's, Pizza Express Jazz Club, Union Chapel & King's Place. A thoughtful and intelligent musician she started studying jazz at the age of 16 at the Academy of Music in Milan and then moved to London to continue studying music at Goldsmiths College and then completing a Masters in Music Performance at the Guildhall School Of Music and Drama. Her poised and energetic performances have already earned her much critical acclaim: she was one of the semi-finalists in The Brussels International Young Jazz Singer competition in 2008 and was a finalist at the Shure Montreux Jazz Competition in 2009. Catch her tonight with Luca Boscagin, one of the best guitarists in London, in this highly anticipated evening from this exciting performer. .Sublime vocals. | JAZZ FM "Irene Serra has a strong stage presence and a compelling vocal tone" | JAZZWISE

Madeleine Roger (she/her) is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Canada. While deftly accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, it is her artistry as a songwriter that can silence a room, uniting her lyrical prowess with breath-taking melodies and a crystalline voice that lingers long after the last note. Her newest collection of songs examines every nook and cranny of love and loss. It is unflinchingly honest - Madeleine has poured over every word, and the mastery of her craft shows. Nerve, the album created in the process (out August 2024 on Birthday Cake Records) was produced by Josh Kaufman (Anaïs Mitchell, Bob Weir, Bonny Light Horseman) is an uplifting gut-punch; an uninhibited account of risk, longing, regret, grief, and love. It touches on a breakup with a long-term lover and musical collaborator, the death of a soul-friend, the secret of an unrequited love, months of caring for a dying grandparent, and finding a curious peace in spite of it. Madeleine bravely exposes the delicate and private moments in life that are universal and sets them adrift on melodies and arrangements that make us feel like nothing is insurmountable. She has toured extensively for over a decade across Canada, the US, Europe, and the UK performing live at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Shetland Island Folk Festival (UK), Vancouver Island Music Festival, Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Wintergrass Festival (US), among many others. She is also a regular collaborator with JUNO award winning string quartet The Fretless, appearing with them in performances and on recordings as a vocalist and co-writer. Kerrville New Folk Song Competition | Winner 2025 English Songwriter of the Year Canadian Folk Music Awards | Nominee 2020 Producer of the Year Western Canadian Music Awards | Nominee 2019

Bassist Sam Casey leads a chordless quartet playing swinging standards with an open, interactive sound. A Birmingham Conservatoire graduate and active on the Birmingham jazz scene, Casey draws influence from Paul Chambers, Ray Brown, and Felix Moseholm. He is joined by James Borland on trumpet, Toby Evans on tenor saxophone and George Prentice-Povey on drums for a night of straight ahead swing and melodic improvisation.

NB: AUDIENCE TICKETS ONLY CAN BE PURCHASED HERE (£3). PERFORMER SLOTS CANNOT BE PRE-BOOKED, THEY ARE ALLOCATED ON THE DAY ITSELF ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS, SO WE RECOMMEND ARRIVING EARLY! (...queues usually form before door opening time, so definitely worth coming early to secure your slot!) Open mic matinee special... on the 3rd Sunday afternoon of every month! Every month, come rain or shine, a steady queue always starts forming outside Green Note, as people come from far and wide to perform at our open mic. Every month the standard of music continues to amaze us, and we feel confident our open mic has an atmosphere that is hard to beat. But don't take our word for it, come and judge for yourself. If you'd like to perform at our open mic we'd love to see you, and we're sure you'll leave the night with new friends and contacts.

Two leading figures in today’s contemporary traditional music world. Their performances centre around Laura’s album ‘Vent’ - a deep, immaculately researched dive into women’s work songs (Waulking songs) from the Outer Hebrides. Relishing the chance to transform this material on the concert stage, and gleefully tearing into blistering high octane original compositions, their performances fly by, such is the rich variation in tempo and mood, as they take the tunes apart, stitch them together again, teasing them into new shapes and textures with passion and humour. Laura has toured across the world in various different groups and artists within the contemporary folk music scene, including Kinnaris Quintet, guitar-virtuoso Ian Carr, Ross Ainslie, Salsa Celtica, NITEWORKS and with Scots Singers, Claire Hastings, Beth Malcolm & Siobhan Miller. As a founding member of Glasgow-based Jazz/Funk/R&B/Synth/Folk Juggernaut, Fat-Suit, Laura has been inspired to play with elements of improvisation in different styles, making her a versatile influence on each project. Collaborations include performing, writing and arranging with top bands and artists including Shooglenifty, Man of the Minch, Rachel Sermanni, The Elephant Sessions, Paul Towndrow’s Keywork Orchestra, Fatherson, GRIT Orchestra and many more. Now is the time for Laura to shine in her own right and demonstrate what a versatile, creative and adept artist she is.

This April, two rising voices in the UK’s alt-folk scene Jon Fazal and Anna Anise join forces for a double headline tour. Blending Jon’s nostalgic baroque-pop with Anna’s earthy, contemporary folk, the tour promises an unforgettable series of performances filled with warmth, depth, and honest storytelling. Jon Fazal’s music weaves intimate, heartfelt lyrics with lush melodies that linger long after the final note. His sound is often compared to The Kinks, Elliott Smith, and Bob Dylan. Fresh from the release of his second album Insomniac’s Ball, Jon will be performing these songs alongside favourites from his debut record After Everything. Anna Anise has a radiant presence - uplifting, grounded, and utterly sincere. Her songs move between folklore and emotional candour, blending traditional folk with harmonic maturity and anthemic hooks. After a year of artist residencies exploring the use of Cornish language, Anna will be playing songs from her upcoming album that is set to make an impact on Cornish culture. Expect soaring harmonies, poetic lyrics, and a night of music that stirs nostalgia while opening new emotional horizons.

Wayward Jane's music is a modern interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots music with fresh arrangements and original songs. Their rich sound features fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar, wooden flute and close vocal harmonies. Wayward's live shows have a joyful energy, expressing the fine musicianship and playful chemistry of the four musicians and friends. Ranging in mood from bouncing, energetic tunes to tender and soulful songs, Wayward Jane tend to leave audiences with a glow in their hearts. Wayward Jane have appeared together at folk clubs and festivals across the land, touring extensively in the UK and Ireland. They were recently featured live in session on BBC Radio Scotland's Travelling Folk where Bruce MacGregor remarked theyre just that bit different from anything else happening in Scotland! The band are busy members of the Edinburgh traditional music scene, playing in bands such as Brothers Gillespie, Dowally and Michael Starkey & Hannah Read, as well as collaborating with artists such as Rachel Baiman, Phil Alexander (Moishe's Bagel) and Hog-Eyed Man. They have released three albums - Wayward Jane, Old Train, and The Flood. The latter led to rave reviews, plays in Radio 6Music and a live performance on BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends.

Glasgow-born singer-songwriter Michael McGovern blends poetic lyricism with folk roots, evolving beyond his acclaimed debut Highfield Suite. His new album Thin White Road showcases full-band arrangements, literary influences, and viral single Evelyn, cementing him as a compelling new contemporary folk voice. Michael's poetic lyrics and fingerpicked nylon-string guitar craft a deeply emotional folk sound. His debut album, Highfield Suite (2021), recorded during isolation in 2020 and produced by Bill Shanley, earned critical praise across the UK and Ireland. Including BBC Album of the Week, RTE Lyric feature, and an unexpected gem nod from folk legend Paul Brady. His new album Thin White Road marks a confident step forward, expanding on his folk roots with full-band arrangements, layered harmonies, and touches of saxophone and strings. The breakout single Evelyn went viral in early 2025, sparking a wave of online covers. The album draws on literary influences like Laurie Lee, Hunter S. Thompson, and T.S. Michael's live shows are celebrated for their emotional impact and warmth. Thin White Road confirms him as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary folk.

Vandalia is dedicated to exploring the depth and breadth of American String-band music. Informed by tradition, but not chained to it, the group has found a niche inside of the old-time community as well as in the wider arts world that offers audiences a forward-looking take on traditional acoustic music. Formed from a chance encounter at the 2024 Baltimore Old-Time Festival, fiddler Dakota Karper, cellist Ellen Gira and guitarist Gabriel Furtado met in a late-night afterparty jam session. The three musicians bring something all-their-own to the trio - West-Virginian born and raised, Dakota is steeped in the West Virginia fiddling tradition as the protege of master fiddler Joe Herrmann. A seasoned veteran of the both the D.C. and Glasgow music scenes, Ellen has made a reputation herself as one of the most versatile cellists in the trad world, adding her hallmark chop to countless ensembles and recordings, and stretching the boundaries of style with elements of the Scottish, Irish, American, Scandinavian and Canadian traditions. A classical-to-bluegrass guitar crossover, Gabriel is well known for his front-of-the-beat rhythm playing and driving pocket, heard at countless square dances, bluegrass festivals and jazz clubs in the greater Philadelphia area and beyond. Together the trio creates a version of string-band music you can tap your foot to, or get lost in the details of the melodies. Weaving intricate fiddle and cello lines, gorgeous vocal harmonies, subtle guitar textures and exhilarating rhythmic drive, the pleasure these three musicians have creating and playing together is palpable, both in the studio and on the concert stage.

Reg Meuross brings to the stage a collection of extremely beautiful songs, performed with humour and depth, and sung with the voice of an angel. Reg has that rare gift of being able to touch people, through his songs and performance, on a really human level. His words and music paint pictures that remain with the listener long after the song has been sung.

The folk duo Seel & Sanders is the dynamic collaboration between the award-winning, London based singer-songwriter Alex Seel and internationally acclaimed composer and virtuoso bazouki, guitar and ukulele player, Jon Sanders. Their performances touch on influences from traditional & contemporary folk, jazz, arabic, eastern, country, blues and Americana, among others. And the songwriting topics are as equally diverse; such as inspirations from eccentric characters in ordinary life, to a metaphorical mole in the ground, to love in hard times, to gratitude and loss. Music has led Alex Seel from Devon to London to Ireland and back to London again. Through his wanderings, Alex has picked up a finely crafted, rootsy song-writing style with thought-provoking lyrics and a flare for acoustic guitar finger-picking. His influences range from blues, pop and the British Folk Revival guitarists but his sound is all his own. He has a growing reputation as a solo performer, having performed around the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany and Spain. Jon Sanders is recognised as a virtuoso bouzouki player, tenor ukulele player, drop D and DADGAD guitarist and an internationally acclaimed composer. His composition draws on elements of jazz, gypsy, funk, arabic, latino and Celtic styles, somewhat reminiscent of Sylvain Luc, Pierre Bensusan, Antonio Forcione and James Hill yet instantly different. The two met in Ireland and have found an exhilarating and dynamic combination of songs & instrumentals captivating audiences. “...Make no mistake, the audience raves about the sheer scope of musical interplay and different genres... Sanders with his jazz tinged Irish, Arabesque and world music solos, brought the sonorous experience of compositions from the British song-writer’s new album with almost unbelievable changes in tempo, accompanied masterfully by Seel’s impressive guitar... The audience loved Seel’s folk, pop and blues influenced songs and duos with Sanders”

With over 40 years of adventures on the musical ocean to their name, these two mainstays of The Men They Couldnt Hang come laden with a wealth of stories, songs and anecdotes; from the hilarious, the poignant and the genuinely historic. From fighting the Punk Rock Wars to playing with The Clash; from early 80's squatting and busking to playing with Bowie and the Pogues, from surreal jaunts to Egypt and Iceland to bizarre encounters with the Music Industry and a ring side view of the last forty years of rock and roll carnival; Odgers and Simmonds bring not only the songs and stories, but also the lives lived in the lottery of good and bad luck. Some say you wont find the answers in the bottom of a glass. But perhaps in our interactive format youll find the questions! : ) This promises to be a heart-warming celebration of simple human spirit; a chance to laugh, sing, relax and partake. Bring your dancing ears.

Chris Avery is a Welsh guitarist-composer. His work bridges ancient melody and contemporary performance, shaped by a deep engagement with Welsh folk song, dance music, and classical repertoire. His meditative arrangements for guitar and voice rework these materials through a modern lens. He has appeared on stages from Glastonbury to Shakespeare’s Globe, and on broadcasts from BBC Radio 2’s Folk Show to Radio 3’s In Tune. His live work moves freely between traditions, creating unexpected pairings. Traditional dance music set against Bach, modal jazz moving into modern minimalism. These concerts are spacious and immersive, rewarding close attention. This tour is not about preservation, it’s about imagination. Old melodies are heard not as museum pieces, but as living music.

Having performed over 700 shows (and counting) since forming in 2019, True Foxes, the acclaimed Alt-Country/Americana, cousin-duo from Cornwall, are quickly gaining recognition in the UK and beyond. Following the release of their debut album Howl in March 2024, the duo have been featured on numerous international radio stations, being named as Americana Album of the Month on The Country Mile Radio and UK Country Radio and have received glowing reviews from AmericanaUK, Rocking Magpie, and Fatea magazine. Amie's powerful vocals and soulful songwriting has been compared to the likes of Laura Marling and Brandi Carlile, performing on Acoustic Guitar. Together with Chloe's ethereal harmonies and melodic bass lines, the duo's storytelling and sisterly banter take the audience on an emotional journey. In 2024 the duo demonstrated their musical range with mainstage performances at Costa Del Folk festival in Portugal, Cornwall folk Festival as well as full band performances at The British Country music Festival and Tunes in the Park (supporting Sophie Ellis-Bexter). They then entered 2025 with a sold out headline tour in the spring followed by a summer packed full of main stage performances including Between the Trees, Tunes in the Dunes, OceanFest and Sidmouth Folk Festival joining forces with folk legend Steve Knightley ahead of their tour this autumn. After the success of their debut album last year, True Foxes have begun working on their second album, due to be released early 2026! With extensive airplay across the UK and internationally, including recognition as BBC Artist of the Week across 8 territories, True Foxes continue to captivate audiences. Sublime harmonies, perfectly crafted songs and a beguiling stage presence. Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2) ...the pure energy is quite infectious. Alan Cackett (Maverick Magazine) Stunning harmonies and a beautifully produced song from the Kernow cousins. I was captivated from the opening bar! Steve Knightly (Show of Hands)

From opening up for Nashville-based superstar Sunny Sweeney to support from BBC Introducing, Black Deer Radio and Sirius XM legend Eric Alper, Americana duo Virginia Dirt have really stomped their big blazing boots all over the UK Country scene throughout 2025. Their singles have been aired on radios right across the globe, included in playlists on Spotify such as Trending Country and their debut album, mastered by the magician Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios, propelled them to sell out shows in multiple cities (inc. our basement bar) and even appear at the prestigious British Country Music Festival. With a busy festival season already in place for the summer, their new EP (produced by Kitty, Daisy and Lewis) will be released in May, and they'll be celebrating the release with us here on Friday 29th. Don't miss out on this!

Jo Harrop & Jamie McCredie - Together Again After a three-year hiatus from their journey as an intimate duo, Jo Harrop and Jamie McCredie return to the stage for a special evening at Green Note. This performance marks the next chapter in a collaboration that has earned widespread critical and broadcast acclaim. Alongside songs from their much-loved 2020 album Weathering The Storm, the duo will perform stripped-back interpretations from across their wider catalogues, as well as new material currently being written and recorded for their forthcoming album Lighthouses, planned for release in 2027. The Collaboration Weathering The Storm was met with rapturous reviews on release. The Guardian awarded the album four stars, calling it a gem simple, modest and perfect, while Iggy Pop described it as unimaginably good on his BBC Radio 6 Music show. Jo Whiley has repeatedly championed Harrop's work on BBC Radio 2, describing her voice as 'sublime. At the heart of this partnership is a shared commitment to understatement, space and emotional truth. Voice and guitar are given room to breathe, allowing the songs to unfold with clarity and intimacy qualities that have come to define their work together. This gig will be all about sharing a moment, a connection and a passion for their craft and the music they love. Jo Harrop Jo Harrop is an award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist whose work effortlessly blurs the lines between jazz, blues and soul, with subtle influences of Americana, folk and Latin music. She first came to wider attention when Iggy Pop played her music on BBC Radio 6 Music, calling her a very fine jazz singer, following the release of Weathering The Storm. Her discography includes Weathering The Storm, The Heart Wants (with Hannah V, featuring Christian McBride), When Winter Turns To Spring (with Paul Edis), and The Path Of A Tear, recorded at The Village Studios in Los Angeles and produced by Grammy-winning producer Larry Klein. When Winter Turns To Spring won Album of the Year at the 2023 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, while The Path Of A Tear received multiple four- and five-star reviews internationally. Harrop was chosen to support Gregory Porter on his 13-date UK tour in 2025, including four nights at London's Royal Albert Hall. She has performed at many of the world's most respected venues and festivals, including Ronnie Scott's, the 606 Club, PizzaExpress Live, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center (New York), SFJAZZ, Newcastle City Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Manchester Arena, and The Glasshouse in Gateshead. Frequently praised for her warm, smoky tone and emotional honesty, Harrop has been nominated twice for Vocalist of the Year. All About Jazz noted her ability to convey a wide range of moods effortlessly and naturally. While Bebop spoken here commenting on an earlier gig at the Greenote noted Harrop's vocals ranged from raw and bluesy to velvety smooth, her phrasing imbued with both classic soul and modern nuance. Jamie McCredie Jamie McCredie is one of the UK's finest solo guitarists and busiest session musicians. He has toured and recorded extensively around the world, working with a diverse range of artists including James Morrison, Roísin Murphy, Emeli Sandé, Will Young, Joss Stone, Beverly Knight, Kid Creole, Tokio Myers, Gilbert OSullivan, Robbie Williams, K.T. Tunstall, Steps, and on numerous film, television and radio sessions. After winning BBC Radio Guitarist of the Year at the age of 19, McCredie established himself as a distinctive voice on the instrument, blending fiery blues-inflected jazz with deep classical knowledge and exceptional technical facility. He has appeared on some of the world's largest stages including Glastonbury, Coachella, Montreux and the North Sea Jazz Festival as well as in intimate venues such as Ronnie Scott's and Cadogan Hall. As a producer and engineer, McCredie recorded, mixed and performed on Weathering The Storm with Jo Harrop, which received numerous Record of the Week accolades and support from Iggy Pop, Jo Whiley, Jamie Cullum and others. In 2023, he won a Parliamentary Jazz Award as producer for When Winter Turns To Spring. He is currently writing and recording his debut solo album.

With over 40 years of adventures on the musical ocean to their name, these two mainstays of The Men They Couldn’t Hang come laden with a wealth of stories, songs and anecdotes; from the Hilarious, the poignant and the genuinely historic. From fighting the Punk Rock Wars to playing with The Clash; from early 80’s squatting and busking to playing with Bowie and the Pogues, from surreal jaunts to Egypt and Iceland to bizarre encounters with the Music Industry and a ring side view of the last forty years of rock and roll carnival; Odgers and Simmonds bring not only the songs and stories, but also the lives lived in The lottery of good and bad luck. Some say you wont find the answers in the bottom of a glass. But perhaps in our interactive format you’ll find the questions! : ) This promises to be a heart-warming celebration of simple human spirit; a chance to laugh, sing, relax and partake. Bring your dancing ears.

The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, so if you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.15pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you. We can be contacted by email on [email protected] Hunter Muskett is an acoustic/electric 4-piece playing distinctive original songs in a folky, bluesy sometimes Americana vein. Originally formed in 1969 they played at home and abroad until 1974 producing two, now collectable, albums: Every Time You Move with bassist Danny Thompson and the Keith Relf produced Hunter Muskett with drummer Michael Giles Band member Doug Morter went on to carve out a career as the 'go-to' vocalist/guitarist of the folk-rock scene. Dubbed 'The invisible man of folk-rock' by Acoustic Magazine Doug currently duets with US guitar ace Jerry Donahue and fronts the late John Martyn's band 'Then Came The Wheel'. Since reforming in 2010 Hunter Muskett now tours again when schedules permit. A album of new material That Was Then This Is Now was released in 2013 and a latest CD produced by Spencer Cozens is scheduled for June 2016 Reviews: Every Time You Move re-released by Cherry Red Records (2009): '..an underground gem.' Jan Zarebs, Record Collector Magazine ' masterly skirts the boundaries of baroque pop and folk-rock' Rolling Stone That Was Then This Is Now (Limefield 2013) 'unpretentious, classymuch better than it has any right to be If Bill Leader does nothing more in the world of recording, That Was Then, This Is Now will have been a glorious way to bow out.' Colin Harper (biographer of Bert Jansch) in The Afterword 'one band that doesn't have to stand on past glories' Record Collector Magazine 'sunny and grin-inducing..' fRoots PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 8.30pm.

PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7.30pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 8pm. This show is taking place in "THE BASEMENT AT GREEN NOTE". Unfortunately there is NO STEP FREE ACCESS. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, so if you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 8.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you. We can be contacted by email on [email protected] Really fine acoustic blues, gospel and ragtime... Jaunty and enjoyable and worth looking into... go out and catch them live Blues In Britain

BANDINI: Hailing from Italy and based in London, Bandini has been described as The bastard son of Tom Waits and Cab Calloway and he surely can put on a show. Twice rewarded with 5 stars by Camden Fringe, Bandini combines his musical influences Jazz, Blues and Folk with his eclectic songwriting, creating a show that moves across theatre, music and storytelling. In 2019 Bandini released his debut album Barflies produced by Camelle Hinds (Style Council, Paul Weller) and toured Europe with his band. Expect a show at the crossroads between intimate songwriting, classic blues and funk, few Italian numbers, and storytelling from London. To say the evening was colorful would be an understatement. It was a delightful spectrum of music, humor, funk, soul and love. And you leave only wanting more. Catalina Blackman for Camden Fringe Festival

From the small but thriving bluegrass scene in London, the London Bluegrass Band emerged in 2021 from its roots in sessions and jams across the city. The collective, dedicated to showcasing and fostering the bluegrass scene in the capital, is made from a diverse, international group of musicians who love bluegrass old and new, and love sharing it! The line-up consists of; The Vanguards front-man and premier Monroe-style bluegrass picker, Jack Baker on vocals and mandolin Singer, player and luthier extraordinaire, Cedric Thorose on Dobro and vocals Papa Tommy Amenta from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on guitar and vocals London Bluegrass Band director and British Bluegrass News editor, Chris Lord on banjo Talented jazz-man, Theo Malka-Wishart, holding it down on double bass

Viv & Riley's sound is old-soul roots music to its core, elegantly combining a traditional backbone with the fresh iconic melodies of future-leaning indie-folk, and the tightly wound vocal harmonies of the old-time and classic country music they came from. Although they grew up on opposite sides of the country, Riley in Seattle, Washington, and Vivian in Lexington, Virginia, the two had an instant musical connection upon meeting in 2018. The pair has been collaborating since then, honing their sound playing hundreds of shows across the US, UK, and Canada. Since 2018, theyve recorded and released multiple albums to critical acclaim from the likes of NPR Music, Rolling Stone, and No Depression, and have garnered nearly six million streams on Spotify. A bittersweet nostalgia lies at the heart of Imaginary People, the new album from Viv & Riley, released September 15, 2023 on Free Dirt Records. Over ten tracks, the pair applies an indie roots sheen to newly composed pop gems. Rooted originally in the folk tradition, the pair reframe the production into experimental territory, crafting songs that speak to finding a path forward into adulthood in an uncertain world. The album brings a reflectiveness to summertime jams that speak of uninhibited joy and creative camaraderie. Based out of Durham, North Carolina, theyve tapped into the area's eclectic and collaborative music scene, recruiting Alex Bingham of Hiss Golden Messenger to produce the album. Bingham brings a sunny, lush sound to Viv & Riley's music, moving beyond their earlier country roots and toward a layered sound and sonic experimentation. The songwriting has evolved as well, from the world-weary, stripped-down country songs theyre known for to indie songwriting at turns sweetly sad and gently sardonic. Ultimately, Imaginary People is about carrying and honoring our pasts, about letting that inform our new steps forward. This balancing act is familiar territory for Viv & Riley, who also play in The Onlies, an award winning old time stringband that Riley co-founded in Seattle at age 7. In that role, they serve as co-artistic directors of The Festival of American Fiddle Tunes. In both preserving traditional music and bringing their own original folk music to new territories and audiences, it is clear that Viv & Riley have much to do with the present and future of roots music.

Seán Millar AKA Doctor Millar is, as many know, something of a legend. You may not so we're here to introduce you. An Irish national treasure. The poet Laureate of Dublin's dark side The Irish Times Ireland's Greatest Songwriter Hotpress Magazine Irelands best lyricist The RTE Guide Seán is a musician, writer and global award winning theatre composer for 'Shame' and the off-Broadway smash 'Silver Stars'. A musician's musician, and pretty much one of a kind. His shows are close-up and intimate by design. For him and for his audience. It works better that way. Jack Lukeman, Gavin Friday and Tom Dunne have sung Seán Millar songs. Many musicians such as Francie Conway, Damien Rice and Paolo Nutini have highly praised his lyrical, vocal and musical style. From 80's post-punk iconoclast to the folksy balladeer of the '90s and the critically lauded music theatre composer of the 2K's, he is and always has, at heart, been simply a storyteller. A guy with a melody, a tune and, sometimes, a message. In 2026, he releases his 6th solo studio album 'I Am Vermin' (as usual some friends stepped in to help) and, fair to say, he's lost none of his sometimes uncomfortable if relatable edge. "Real music happens in space and time. Once you started faking that or affecting it, it loses something. We need to put that dark matter back in. For me the gaps, mistakes and hesitancies are the magic, they're a space for the unwanted to fill. Let the vermin in." Seán Millar We hope you can join us for this special event celebrating the release of a final masterpiece that has been nine years in the making. Held in a beautiful intimate living room style award winning venue. Sean is looking forward as ever and would love to have you come, join him and hear some new and some older songs. 'Vermin' welcome, though you don't have to be.

Imagine Tammy Wynette crossed with the Ventures and youll have an idea of the sonic world of Americana artist Stacy Antonel's new EP, The Seahorses: Volume 1. Always a genre-defying artist, Antonel blends her passion for classic country, jazz and surf rock with this collection of songs, and the result is a fresh hybrid of musical styles that feels both vintage and hyper-modern. "Always The Outsider definitely fits alongside the other top-tier releases for 2022. An exquisite collection of songs that gives Antonel a unique role in the country landscape" - Saving Country Music "The possessor of a hugely impressive vocal rangeAntonel's talents have fully blossomed on an album that refashions honky tonk and swing in a striking manner." - Lonesome Highway "She navigates the Americana/country environs inhabited by Emmylou Harris, Allison Moorer and Lucinda Williams, and in doing so, proves she's every bit their equal." - Alan Cackett Blog

Rose's Pawn Shop makes Americana-Folk-Rock music inflected with the pulsing, vibrant energy of their hometown Los Angeles, interwoven with strains of old-time Appalachian folk, country, and bluegrass, and infused with poetic lyrics gleaned from hard lessons learned and years on the road. From their high energy headline shows to sharing a stage with Lucinda Williams, Railroad Earth and Jack White and The Raconteurs to playing prestigious festivals like Riot Fest Chicago, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass San Francisco. Bottle Rock Napa and Wakarusa in Ozark Arkansas, the band delivers folk-rock strains of banjo, fiddle, and 4-part vocal harmonies, with super-charged electric guitar, thumping stand-up bass, and driving percussion.

Jenn Bostic is a soulful singer-songwriter who blends genres of pop, gospel, and blues. Her hit song Jealous of the Angels, written for her late father, has over 50 million collective streams on YouTube, and has been recorded by various artists including Donna Taggart, Katherine Jenkins, and Nathan Carter. She has performed on the stages of the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, Lincoln Center and Royal Albert Hall. Her music continues to reach new audiences through recent television placements on The Bachelor, Love is Blind, and My Life with the Walter Boys, as well as a global Samsung commercial.

Bal de Bourdon is a London-based band performing music from France, the Channel Islands and Cornwall, with a penchant for songs rich in melody, harmony and drama. Their repertoire includes traditional music from Brittany and other French regions, and some rare and little-known songs from Cornwall and the Channel Islands - all sung in the original languages but with engaging new arrangements and rich vocal harmonies.

Warwickshire-based bluegrass band THE FOLLY BROTHERS began when brothers Mark and Jonny Roden started playing in pubs and clubs in and around their stomping ground, Leamington Spa. Inspired by outlaw country legends such as Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, their blend of rollicking bluegrass and introspective lyrics was a huge success in their hometown. Double bass player Wes Stanton soon joined the band and they enjoyed success as a trio, going down a storm on the festival circuit with slots at Black Deer and renowned folk venue The Green Note. In 2016 the band released their debut album, Bridge 101, named after the bridge near their father's pub where they first began playing together. A brutally honest blend of smoking hot bluegrass and Americana, the album delves into traditional outlaw country music with an unmistakably modern twang. But it's their live performance that sets this band apart from the rest. They are renowned for whipping up a frenzy at every gig they play, often moving into the crowd to play songs with the audience dancing around them. Fierce banjo chops and rapid slap-double-bass are the backdrop for Mark and Jonny's harmonies, while newest member Alfie Amadeus plays melodic solos on mandolin or dobro.

Finalists in the 2025 UK Blues Awards, THE SWAPS are Beth Brooks (vocals), James Knight (guitar and vocals), and Adam Phillips (guitar and vocals). They have been honing their blend of blues, soul and folk for many years in different line-ups but have recently found the real magic (and national recognition) as an acoustic trio. The Swaps build most of their music around Beth's jaw-dropping vocals (magic in that voice Blues in Britain) and the instinctive guitar interplay between James and Adam (awe-inspiring ... acoustic music at its very best Blues Matters). The dynamics and variety of textures they achieve with only two instruments and three voices is astonishing. All three are songwriters, which perhaps explains the variety and exceptional quality of their material. The Swaps host the monthly blues club at Temperance in Leamington Spa, which sells out as soon as tickets are made available. They usually headline the show, with guest sets from some of the best-known names in UK (and sometimes international) blues. This year The Swaps were nominated for five UK Blues Federation Awards, including best band and best vocalist (Beth Brooks). The Swaps have supported Erasure on a UK tour and have played with folk legend Tim Edey, Geno Washington, John Primer (Muddy Waters guitarist), Stevie Watts, Greg Coulson, Steve Walwyn (Dr. Feelgood), Jonathan Read (The Specials), Tommy Allen (Sugarbabes) and many more. The Swaps have played all over the UK including at Ronnie Scott's and the Roundhouse in London. The Swaps are played regularly on local and national radio and their new release The Swaps Live at Upton has been featured on the BBC as well as many different specialist blues radio stations. It has been called fabulous, 'superb and haunting in its beauty by Blues in Britain magazine.

CATRIN VINCENT is a London-based singer, songwriter, producer, and former front-woman of the post-rock/indie group Another Sky, signed to Fiction Records. Catrin Vincent's voice is incomparable. Androgynous, lurching, disorienting, it is delivered as if her very life depends on it. A Guardian journalist wrote of being dumbstruck when she first heard it - Alexandra Pollard wrote about her voice in the Independent in 2020. Beyond the band, Catrin produced her solo record in the throes of the grief, immersed in nature as she lived in a van. The result was Nick Drake inspired instrumental minimalism and musical freedom. She is still signed to Fiction, The Cure's home label. SOPHIE JAMIESON doesnt shy away from discomfort, or life's ugly truths. The subjects of her songwriting are put to unflinching examination, often revealing aspects of the human character that most would rather turn away from. Need, desperation and anger simmer through her songs, but are balanced by an unsentimental acceptance of life's painful contradictions. All of this is carried by a deep, raw voice which pivots from wobbling vulnerability to soaring, pent-up longing unleashed. On stage, Sophie digs deep into the darkest corners of the human spirit. Her performances are inescapably intimate and intense, earning her supports for the likes of Father John Misty, Ezra Furman and Marika Hackman to name a few. Her debut album, Choosing received widespread critical acclaim for its candid examination of the self-destructive urge, with high praise from the likes of Uncut, Mojo and The Financial Times. Her second LP, I still want to share was released on Bella Union in January 2025. A warm, yearning record of flourished ambition, expanded heart and emboldened voice, Sophie is not slowing down in her commitment to hold nothing back, to face the ugly longings of the human race with love, curiosity and acceptance.

Joe hiles- Guitar/Vocals Tom Ward- Piano Ben Love- Bass Sharing a love for swing-era music, this trio is inspired by artists such as Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, and Louis Armstrong. Celebrating the earlier piano trio format that substitutes guitar for drums, the band performs a set including arrangements from Nat King Cole's Trio alongside a selection of their favourite jazz standards.

Black Cat Music is delighted to present. Don Gallardo and JameS Hodder. Don Gallardo Hailing from California, Don has called Nashville home for many years and is well established in the home of roots music. Although a regular visit to the U.K. this is Dons first trip for a few years but he is a regular at Ramblin Roots, Maverick Festival and, of course at the Green Note. Playing with Jim Maving and Travis Stock a rare opportunity to see this Troubadour in London James Hodder A regular on the London circuit James breakthrough album Wilderness Road was critically acclaimed and well loved and he followed that up with a live album recorded at the Betsey Trotwood. A not to be missed night at the Green Note

Niall Connolly returns to Green Note to celebrate the release of his 10th studio album, 'There's So Much More to See'. "A masterclass in songwriting and performance." -John Platt, WFUV "The Patience Of Trees is remarkable. It is much like Blood On The Tracks or Plastic Ono Band in its honesty and raw emotions. Connolly has come up with his masterpiece." - AARON BADGELY, THE SPILL MAGAZINE 9/10 "There are not enough words for love in English; Niall Connolly has found a way around our pretty language's greatest deficit. With the songs of The Patience of Trees, Connolly has written a collection that explores all the sides of what it means to feel deeply: about a lover, about a child, about old friends, and so often, about life itself. " - MATT RUPPERT, THESE SUBTLE SOUNDS "Niall Connolly's The Patience of Trees welcomes us into a world where hope and kindness are the bravest of things" - CASEE MARIE, IMPERFECT FIFTH "An absolutely beautiful collection of songs... I was gobsmacked by the quality of the songwriting... accomplished composition and arrangements... 4 stars." -Arena, RTÉ Radio 1's Arts Show "Terrific. Disarming and beautifully crafted folk-pop. Connolly is a witty storyteller and not-to-be-missed songsmith." -Chicago Tribune "Amongst the most vibrant, poignant, and authentic indie folk artists in New York City." - No Depression

THE EMBERS are a five-piece folk and roots band, bringing together the story-telling tradition of British folk music with the soul of Americana and a bluegrass swing. Performing regularly in London, and at a host of festivals and venues across the UK, they bring sorrowful harmonies, driving rhythms and break-neck fiddle to keep you dancing and sobbing into the night in equal measure.

Celebrating 27 years on the road the CADILLAC KINGS have built a huge reputation for entertaining audiences with a unique mix of self-penned rhythm & blues, roots rock & roll, boogie and swing. They have played at well over a thousand different venues and festivals across the UK and Europe, from the Canary Islands to the Arctic circle, from Manchester's Band on the Wall to London's Albert Hall. They have appeared alongside or opened shows for the late John Mayall, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Rod Piazza, Lazy Lester, Magic Slim, Louisiana Red, Larry Garner, Lil Ed & His Blues Imperials, Little Feat & Delbert McLinton among many others! The band's popularity on Youtube has resulted in videos receiving views in the millions, with their original song Betty Lou (bought her last pair of shoes!) fast approaching five million hits, & two more band originals Left Handed Woman and Cadillac Shake approaching a million apiece. Their sixth cd release Crash & Burn (2024) received unanimous praise and 5 star reviews from roots & blues music magazines across the UK, USA & Europe and from radio programmers across the world. The album was recorded and mixed by veteran Decca engineers Dave Williams and Richard Manwaring (Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Eric Bibb, Fleetwood Mac). In 2024 the Blues Matters Magazine UK chose Crash & Burn as one of their records of the year and the UK Blues Association included the band in their final list of nominations for live band of 2024 (and did so again in 2025!) One of the nation's finest bands in ANY genre. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Grahame Rhodes, The Liverpool Echo A wonderfully tight blues, roots and swing outfit even better theyre home grown! John Clarke, The Times, London Think the Fabulous Thunderbirds crossed with the best West Coast USA blues acts and you might begin to get an idea of just how accomplished and entertaining these guys are Darren Preston, Blues Matters magazine UK Joyous hot rockin rhythm and blues superb! Norman Darwen, Blues & Rhythm magazine UK In our opinion the CKs are right at the top of the UK's rhythm & blues scene Blues Blast Magazine USA The Cadillac Kings are: Mike Thomas vocals, harp, guitar Mal Barclay lead guitar, vocals Tim Penn piano, accordion, vocals Paul Cuff bass Jason Reay drums

Memphis based artists and troubadours, Amy LaVere and Will Sexton have been music collaborators and touring companions for 11 years. LaVere's storytelling and songwriting is barbed and sharp, a delightful contrast to her sweet soprano vocals and smooth upright bass playing. The dark and charming writer has released seven critically acclaimed solo recordings and has collaborated on recordings with many other artists across the Americana landscape. Notable collaborations include works with Luther Dickinson, Valerie June, Sharde Thomas, Amy Helm, Sea Sick Steve, Todd Snider and Johnny Dowd. She has performed in venues as wide ranging as St Andrews Hall in London with Sea SIck Steve to famed Memphis dive bar Earnestine and Hazel's with The White Stripes. There isnt a room she cant charm with her humor, wit and soulfulness. Over the past three decades, Will Sexton has grown into a skilled musical polymath: an esteemed writer, producer, session player and solo artist with a string of acclaimed solo LPs to his credit. He has produced records for many Americana artists including projects for Mark Edgar Stuart, Pastor Jumping Jack Ward, Betty Soo, and wife Amy LaVere to name just a few. Sexton's seasoned guitar playing has been featured on hundreds of records including a recent EP for legendary soul artist Reverend Al Green featuring UK based artist Raye. Will's virtuosic guitar style and velvet vocals are a superb fit to LaVere's distinctive talent..Amy and Will are among the finest musical craftsmen and performers in the Americana genre. The quality of their craft, the miles traveled and their original catalog is ever growing. Their spellbinding show is incomparable, something you must see for yourself.

Spottiswoode Album Release Party / Double Bill with Kenny White SPOTTISWOODE is an award-winning bandleader, singer-songwriter and scriptwriter. For the past two and a half decades, the Anglo-American has been the frontman of Spottiswoode & His Enemies, a septet that has become a New York institution. The New Yorker refers to him as a genius and downtown ringleader. With the band, he has released seven acclaimed records, performed numerous Manhattan residencies, and toured extensively from SXSW and Lille Europe to Lincoln Center. Spottiswoode's music travels the gamut, drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Ray Davies, Tom Waits, Randy Newman and Jim Morrison. Still, he's very much his own man. He evokes real emotions, sometimes different ones in a single song (Dan Reed, WXPN). His songs have been featured in a wide variety of films and television shows. He has been nominated for multiple Independent Music Awards, the piano ballad, Chariot, earning him the prize for Best Adult Contemporary Song. His rock musical, Between The Angel And The Old Kent Road, was just workshopped in January and presented as a staged reading to potential investors at the Seven Dials Playhouse in Covent Garden. His feature screenplay, Either Side Of Midnight, was recently shot in New York City and helmed by James Bond director, Roger Spottiswoode - remarkably, no relation! Spottiswoode's latest album, IT WASNT IN THE SCRIPT, focuses on the joys and humiliations of fatherhood and getting older. He looks forward to touring with it in Europe and the United States for much of the rest of 2026. KENNY WHITE comes to the world of the touring singer-songwriter following a long and successful musical journey. An accomplished pianist, who also performs on guitar, Kenny has now become more known for his clever lyrics. LONG LIST OF PRIORS, his aptly named current album, is the latest collection of original songs: snapshots of the human condition. Audiences often comment that a Kenny White concert moves them to laughter and tears sometimes within the same song! If Mark Twain could sing and play piano like a virtuoso, his name would be Kenny White. Stu Kuby, The Strand, Hudson Falls, NY. Kenny recently completed an 18-month tour performing his original songs while traveling as the opener for Stephen Stills & Judy Collins, and has toured for many years with Cheryl Wheeler.

After years of shared stages, studios, and stories, Hannah Aldridge and Lachlan Bryan bring their deeply intertwined musical worlds to Europe this May for a series of intimate performances. Their collaboration runs deep: Bryan produced and co-wrote Aldridge's cinematic album Dream of America and appears on her recent Live Band record, while Aldridge has long been part of Bryan's creative orbit. Together, they share a reverence for narrative songwriting, dark humor, emotional honesty, and the kind of songs that linger long after the last note fades. These duo shows strip everything back to the bones voice, piano, guitar, and two seasoned storytellers in conversation. Expect reimagined songs from both catalogs, shared stories from the road and the studio, and moments that feel less like a concert and more like an invitation into a late-night confessional. This is Southern gothic meets Australian noir, equal parts tenderness and bite, delivered by two artists at the height of their powers. Hannah Aldridge Raised on the muddy banks of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Hannah Aldridge writes songs shaped by Southern mythology, rebellion, and self-reckoning. The daughter of Muscle Shoals legend Walt Aldridge, she began as a classically trained pianist before finding her true voice as a songwriter in her twenties. Her records from Razor Wire and Gold Rush to the live album Live in Black and White have earned international acclaim for their blend of grit and grace. Aldridge's ambitious album Dream of America expanded her sound into cinematic, noir-tinged territory, pairing haunting vocals with darkly romantic storytelling. Whether on a highway stereo, a European rock club stage, or a quiet listening room, Aldridge delivers songs that confront demons without surrendering to them. Lachlan Bryan Over more than a decade, Lachlan Bryan has established himself as one of Australia's most respected songwriters a master storyteller whether performing solo, fronting his band The Wildes, or collaborating in projects like The Pleasures with Catherine Britt. His songs balance sharp social observation with deeply personal reflection, marked by dark wit, emotional depth, and a restless sense of romance. Bryan has toured extensively across the world, sharing stages with artists such as Justin Townes Earle, John Hiatt, and Shawn Colvin, while his albums with The Wildes have received critical acclaim and chart success in Australia. Renowned as a captivating live performer, Bryan thrives in intimate settings, where his troubadour instincts and narrative command shine brightest making this duo tour a perfect setting for his craft.

Seán Finn and the Late Bloomers are an alt-pop group like no other. Penning songs that fuse a Pop Sensibility with a Jazz Ethos, the group curate a style that lies somewhere between Mac DeMarco, Billy Joel and Vulfpeck. Seán Finn and the Late Bloomers demonstrate intricately woven ballads that combine the sophistication of classical harmony with the wistful attitude of soft rock. Offering a unique blend of rich harmonic structures, tuneful melodies and lively instrumentation, Seán Finn and the Late Bloomers will keep you coming back for more. Now showcasing their new single 'Spancil Hill', check out their socials wherever good music is found.

Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Suzie Ungerleider brings her captivating folk-Americana to the UK with a run of intimate shows in support of the deluxe edition of Among the Evergreens. Joined on stage by renowned Dutch guitarist BJ Baartman, Suzie will perform her heartfelt songs and vivid storytelling, including tracks from her new single Amsterdam. Don’t miss an evening of poetic lyrics and mesmerizing melodies.

Evelyn is a London-based jazz vocalist and songwriter. Her solo work blends the beauty and narrative of American and British folk songwriting with jazz, and focuses on the singularity of the everyday. She is influenced by the great American songwriters such as Joni Mitchell and Carole King, and distinctive British songwriters like Labi Siffre and Nick Drake. Her vocal style is shaped by these artists alongside the jazz tradition, taking inspiration from the greats Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Carmen McRae.

On her return as Austel, Devon-born, London-based artist Annie Rew Shaw treads a different path from the one that saw her receive widespread plaudits for the delicate, luscious piano songs of her 2024 debut album Dead Sea. Following years as a session musician performing at festivals such as Glastonbury and touring the UK Austel's 2018 debut EP earned praise from BBC 6 Music and The Line of Best Fit, with her 2020 follow-up Cold Love gaining further support from Fresh on the Net, O2 Music and BBC Introducing. In 2024, she released her debut album Dead Sea, a dreamy exploration of loss, recovery and transformation. Self-produced and featuring collaborations with Grammy Award-winning engineer Guy Massey, the record marked a milestone after seven years of artistic development. Now exploring the folkier intimacies of the guitar for music that's also in conversation with the field recordings of Jon Hopkins & King Creosote, Adrianne Lenker and Cassandra Jenkins, Austel is developing a very personal sound that she still manages to make feel spacious and open. 'Warm and intimate' - Under The Radar 'A gentle piece of folk-adjacent introspection...' - CLASH Opiate and intangible think Buckley's Song To The Siren - Fresh On The Net

Their music is delicious, superI am amazed by this woman's voice. Genevieve Tudor, BBC Radio Shropshire September 2023 Epic lyrical tales, clog dancing, flute playing, cajon stomping, guitar shredding. Acoustic duo, NatalieGrace Kelsey & Steve van Niekerk, perform original music and folk songs, fusing genres and influences to create a musical melting pot youve never heard before. Virtuoso musicianship meets crowd-pleasing tunes and storytelling. An old time feel that is timeless and heart-grabbing in it's relevance today. Free yourself of that stiff upper lip and get your knees up with Nastee Chapel.

TJ JOHNSON: Presenting an exclusive intimate show as a trio of Jazz, Blues and TJ style Country Soul. TJ will take you on a trail from the Smokey Jazz dives of New Orleans through the foot tapping Honky Tonks of Texas to the Gin-soaked Speakeasies of New York. TJ Johnson is widely considered to be one of the UK's most charismatic highly revered Jazz and Blues singers but almost Folk like in his ability to weave his own nuance into the story of each song. He is also a hot piano player and respected bandleader. TJ Sprang on to the Jazz scene in the late 80's as a Jazz singer with Max Collie at the age of 17 and since forming his own band in 1990 has performed extensively for over thirty years now at many Theatres, Festivals and Jazz clubs both in the UK and overseas. A true ambassador of the soul, TJ sings songs of love lost and gained, of life wholesome and corrupt, songs of hope and despair, songs of the night, all with the true passion and boozy swagger of only a man who has been there and knows. TJ Johnson Piano / Voc Tim Fairhall Double Bass Wesley Gibbens Snare / Rhythm / Percussion

The FoBo Jug Band is a London-based acoustic trio that plays country blues and barrelhouse ragtime that is guaranteed to get your feet stomping! The group employ a range of modern and traditional American folk instruments (guitars, piano, harmonica, washboard and kazoo) to capture the music of an era which laid the foundations for some of the greatest sounds of the 20th century. With a stonking set of classics by the likes of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Big Bill Broonzie and Leroy Carr, The FoBo Jug Band brings a unique and authentic voice to its repertoire, which paradoxically, makes the material sound as fresh and potent as it does timeless and credible.

ROBB JOHNSON: Robb Johnson says he's just a bloke with a guitar. He is. But he's one who has chronicled our times: painting the less-than-sunny political landscape in the moonlight of the personal. Just like a folk singer should. "Britain's finest songwriter since Richard Thompson"- Venue "An English original" - Robin Denselow, The Guardian He has played pubs, clubs, pavements, pickets & benefits, arts centres & festivals, local radio, BBC Radio 3 & 4, Belgian Radio 1, Nicaraguan TV & Channel 4, the Albert Hole in Bristol &, as part of Roy Bailey's concert, the Albert Hall in London.

Oliver Darling and Rollo Markee play Country/Folk Blues and Americana expect covers and originals influenced by artists such as Big Bill Broonzy and Sam Chatmon. Oliver Darling has built a career and solid reputation as a stylish guitarist of note through working with many musicians such as Mike Sanchez, Tanita Tikaram, Buena Vista Social Club members, Geraint Watkins, and today continues to enjoy being involved with some of the best artists in the business. He has been a touring member of Imelda May's band since 2015. Rollo Markee is well known for his fiery harmonica and soulful vocals

From California comes Nathan & Jessie. Born of the individuals, Nathan Rivera and Jessie Andra Smith, this band is a unique blend of jazzy folk and blues on resonator guitars and accordion, along with interesting interplay between male and female vocals. Their performances not only include unique all original music, but stories of their travels and interaction with the audience that make for an unforgettable experience. Love of sharing music has taken Nathan & Jessie all over the world, frequenting places like Mexico, Canada, England, France, New Orleans, and the Pacific North West. The upbeat tunes they write reflect the cultural, emotional, and inspirational images of their life experience and are rooted in the spirit of jazz, improvisation, storytelling, language, and humor.

Rasika and Josh met in London, a city that thrives as a melting pot of cultures. Their music both breaks with and draws upon tradition. Using the grammar and vocabulary of forms such as folk, classical, and semi-classical music of South Asiaand, in the case of the accordion, the many and diverse techniques derived from the various traditional musics that Josh has studied, from Celtic to Bulgarian Folk musicwhile also bending and reshaping them. Instead, they explore the gaps, the in-between spaces, and the surprising connections: how voice and accordion converse, how their sounds meet, what meanings emerge in their open and curiosity-driven encounters. The aim of this project is to answer the question: how can we trust our voices, our skills, and our instincts to what we want to say, without the pressure of proving ourselves within a tradition and its tightly-bound purist norms And how do we have an honest and authentic musical conversation between artists of different backgrounds which moves away from orientalism, gimmick, and the burden of contentious concepts like fusion or world music Rasika is a singer trained in the Hindustani music tradition and has been exploring diverse genres and styles over the past two decades. She is also an ethnomusicologist and currently a Junior Professor at the University of Hildesheim, Germany. Josh is an accordionist and composer, specialising in European folk styles from Celtic to Eastern European folk. He is the UK's leading Klezmer accordionist, and works in theatre as a musical director.

Following sell-out gigs at the Green Note and Water Rats, Women Of Folk return for another two shows at the Green Note. Gathering together four exceptional voices, Women Of Folk pays homage to the songs and repertoires of 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 and many more. Women Of Folk is a collaboration between Linda Moylan (Solo artist), Lizzy Hardingham (Solo, Culverake), Louise Hatch (Solo) and Rebecca Mileham (Solo, Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes, Indigo) with each distinctive voice bringing its own flavour to the mix, covering all bases from Traditional to Irish to English Folk to Greenwich Village to Laurel Canyon. Linda Moylan has been described as a a stunning singer-songwriter, with a voice to die for. Her most recent album The Fool was included in At The Barrier's list of best albums of 2024 and she was nominated for Best Female Artist of 2024 by Fatea. According to Fatea, Lizzy Hardingham's voice demands to be heard as words alone cant do it justice. She is a solo artist with a huge and still growing reputation and a member of the harmony vocal trio Culverake. She is also a Fatea nominee for Best Female Artist. Louise Hatch released to debut solo album Love Is The Bridge in 2025. Her powerful voice and effortless harmonies bring a more American influence to proceedings. Rebecca Mileham is a gifted multi-instrumentalist equally adept accompanying her crystal-clear voice on piano on her solo material or fiddling like nobody's business with folk-rock roustabouts Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes.

Raw, soulful, intimately moving, British Chilean singer-songwriter Naomi in Blue is a striking journey into Americana, introspective folk, nueva canción and guitar-driven power. Following the release of 2021's debut EP An Experiment and 2024's follow-up It Takes Time, Naomi has honed the clarion call of her songwriting skill through headline shows at the historic el Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris and el Foro del Tejedor in Mexico City, joint headline tours with acclaimed Chilean band Matorral in both the UK and Chile, and extensive shows at stalwart London pub stages the Troubadour, Moth Club and the Victoria. She will be performing her upcoming debut album live for the first time. A performance akin to a band that's been around for decades... a whisper-like voice that felt ethereal, guided the audience on a spiralling, soul-touching journey. La Jornada, 2024.

Marta Duran is a saxophonist and composer from Barcelona. Her compositions and unique musical voice are showcased on her debut album Shine which was released in 2024. With a wide range of influences beyond jazz, she is currently a member of the Orquestra Àrab de Barcelona, and has recently worked with pop artists Leon Guallart and Vance Joy. Her rhythm section will be made up of Adrià Claramunt, Sam Davies, and Conor Murray: experienced players busy on the UK and Spanish jazz scenes respectively. The band will play a mixture of original material and music from the American jazz tradition. Marta Duran - tenor saxophone Sam Davies - piano Conor Murray - bass Adrià Claramunt - drums

Their banjo-guitar and mandolin-guitar duets are strong and precise with wonderfully blended soulful vocals. Sam Bush Stephen Mougin Stephen Mojo Mougin is best known as the guitarist for the Sam Bush Band. In addition to his busy performance schedule, Stephen owns Dark Shadow Recording Company where he records and produces music for some of the top names in Bluegrass including Becky Buller, Rick Faris and others. Stephen is also well known as a songwriter having had songs recorded by The Sam Bush Band, Melonie Cannon and, of course Nedski & Mojo. As a music instructor, Stephen has produced the DSR Harmony Training Series as well as guitar instruction videos for Truefire. Ned Luberecki Banjoist for the award winning Becky Buller Band, 2018 International Bluegrass Music Association Banjo Player of the Year and on-air personality for SiriusXM Satellite Radio's bluegrass channel Bluegrass Junction. Ned is also a sought after session musician and well known banjo instructor at music camps and workshops around the world. Ned has published banjo instruction materials for Alfred Publications and TrueFire.

LUCY TASKER: Lucy Tasker brings her trio to the Green Note, where they will present a mix of original compositions and arrangements, paying tribute to Benny Goodman, Jacques Brel, Carole King, and many more. These three versatile improvisers assemble a variety of diverse musical influences in their playing, including swing, Balkan music, French chanson, and more contemporary sounds. Expect delicate interactions between some of London's finest swing and jazz musicians, original translations of songs, and reinterpretations of jazz and pop standards ranging from the early 20th century until the present day. Lucy Tasker- Clarinet, Bass Clarinet Cornelius Corkery- Guitar Chris Hyde-Harrison- Double Bass Special Guest: Kitty Whitelaw

Mary Jane and Matt Redman are a dynamic duo often found captivating audiences around London's vibrant jazz scene. Mary Jane's velvety vibrato voice is perfectly complimented by Matt's masterful playing on both piano and guitar. Together the duo delve into the rich tapestry of the Great American Songbook, transporting listeners to a bygone era. Mary Jane's deep love for cinema shines through in her song choices, drawing inspiration from classic and contemporary film soundtracks to create a repertoire that is sure to entertain.

Annie Dressner is a singer-songwriter, originally from NYC but now based in Cambridge UK. Brimming with razor sharp wit, emotional poignancy and glorious melodies, Annie's straightforward lyrical style, smart wordplay and lilting vocals offer listeners a front row seat to her captivating stories. Annie has released four studio albums and her music has been played extensively across UK national radio, including recording a live session for Gideon Coe on BBC 6 Music. Her recent single For The Thrill Of It features Kathryn Williams and is a scathing commentary about sexual harassment within the music industry, which Marc Riley played 5 times and described as perfect pop music. She has toured extensively in the UK, sharing the stage with Danny and the Champions of the World, Bernard Butler and Badly Drawn Boy, and playing festivals such as Green Man, Secret Garden Party and Cambridge Folk Festival, as well as showcases such as Americana Music Week UK, Folk Alliance in Montreal and AmericanaFest in Nashville. She has completed work on her forthcoming 5th studio album recorded with renowned singer-songwriter Peter Bruntnell. "Dressner is able to paint visceral images and transport the listener to the world of the song. - American Songwriter To these ears, perfect pop music. I adore that. For The Thrill Of It. - Marc Riley, BBC 6 Music "I came back from Folk Alliance a major Annie Dressner Fan" - Ann Powers

One of the UK's leading, most diverse folk singers and songwriters. In 2013, Ainsley won The Silver Pendant at The Royal National Mòd in Paisley. She has received numerous award nominations including BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Finalist (2015) and Gaelic Singer of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards (2015). Ainsley's solo show at this year's Fringe will include her own compositions as well as a mixture of Gaelic and traditional song. Ainsley tours with Scots band Barluath but tonight embarks on a new venture with her trio.

Veteran pianist Tim Penn is one of the most popular musicians on the roots & blues scene in London. Going back to the 1970s, he was a member of Dorris Henderson's Eclection and also the Kevin Coyne band alongside Andy Summers (The Police) and Gordon Smith (Described by John Peel as The foremost white Blues guitarist in the world ). His influences range from stride and barrelhouse piano styles of the 1920s, through to the great New Orleans piano players like Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, and Dr John and James Booker, whilst taking in a little bit of Soul-Jazz, Gospel, and his own songs and instrumentals. Currently, Tim also holds down the piano chair with the UK premier swing-blues band, The Cadillac Kings. Aiding him in creating a tasty musical gumbo, Chris Proctor on guitar constantly switches from playing bass lines that underpin Tim's piano through to delicate fills and blistering solos. Together they have played as a duo down at the Green Note Basement since it started in 2014, and never fail to delight an audience with their almost uncanny understanding of each other's music making.

PLEASE NOTE: DOORS OPEN: 7pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 8.30pm. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, so if you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.15pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you. We can be contacted by email on [email protected] Ruth Theodore's songs fascinate audiences with their gripping honesty and distinctive lyricism. Over an array of unconventional guitar tunings, Ruth sings stories of the known universe with captivating vocal dexterity and poetic originality. Backed by soulful male vocalists, she moves almost recklessly between pacey political passages, stomping slide guitar, and enchanting piano pieces that conjure the compositional freedom of a young Keith Jarrett, with the timeless qualities of such artists as Carole King and Nina Simone. Turning her music on its head at every opportunity, Ruth's natural lyricism and deliberate turn of phrase is that of a skilled writer in command of, and having fun with, the idea of contemporary songwriting. And one gets the impression this unique british artist is only just getting started. Ruth will be performing the new single from 'Cactacus' her anticipated fourth album which she recorded with producer and bassist Todd Sickafoose (Anais Mitchell/Ani Difranco). Ruth travelled and played her way through California and up into Oregon to work alongside a stellar cast of musicians including organist Rob Burger (Tom Waits, Willie Nelson), percussionist Mathias Kunzli (Regina Spektor, Lauryn Hill), and Violinist Jenny Scheinman (Lucinda Williams, Lou Reed). Ruth opened for american folk legend Ani DiFranco at London's Union Chapel back in 2012 and has released three solo albums to date, receiving critical acclaim from the UK media, with reviews running in The Guardian & The Observer, national radio play on BBC Radio3 and BBC6 music, alongside rave reviews in music magazines Mojo, Q, fRoots and more. "Songs so quirky and unexpected that it's impossible to imagine anyone else performing them, following none of the more conventional styles of song-writing. And it actually works." - The Guardian ★★★★ "Her tales leave you breathless" - MOJO ★★★★ Support from.... LINAH ROCIO Born in Santiago de Chile and currently based in Zurich, Linah Rocio's music is expressive and somewhat fragile - a mix of jazz, indie and pop with a spark of avant-garde. Her songs are encrypted in poetic language , mostly autobiographical -her voice touching yet strong. "Her voice reminds me of Nordic landscapes, which have this stoic gentle charm when under the spell of wafts of mist." - Aargauer Zeitung (Newspaper)

Please note: doors open: 7.30pm, MUSIC STARTS AT 9pm. This show is taking place in THE BASEMENT AT GREEN NOTE. Unfortunately there is NO STEP FREE ACCESS. The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of seats. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, so if you'd like a seat, please ensure you arrive early. We reserve the right to release all unclaimed tickets for re-sale at 9.30pm. If you will be arriving after this time, please inform us in advance, so that we can hold your tickets for you. We can be contacted by email on [email protected] THE BASEMENT AT GREEN NOTE... Hosting the best of early Blues & Jazz... The Hot Club of Jupiter was formed to provide the music for the 2013 Renault Clio online ad campaign, which was promptly judged too lewd for public consumption and withdrawn. The band, however, lives on playing their unique brand of gypsy swing, hot jazz and songs of middle-class angst and caddish behaviour. Intrepid adventurer violinist Kit Massey has performed all over the globe, playing violin with the Santiago Philamonia, Chile and studying Karnatic violin traditions in Mysore, India. Christian Miller is a much sought-after exponent of French and American guitar styles often headhunted by visiting international bandleaders. The rhythm section of Rory Dempsey (double bass) and Matt French (drums) are veterans of many west end shows but are occasionally allowed to emerge from the sub-terrain darkness of the orchestral pit to lend their infectious swing and uncanny musical telepathy to the Hot Club of Jupiter's sound.

Rose Ford is a singer/songwriter from Camberwell. The daughter of musicians, Rose began learning instruments at an early age and now plays guitar, clarinet, banjo and accordion. Rose’s intimate writing style is of the alternative folk genre and her lyrics reference mythology, poetry and fiction. Eden Rose is a singer songwriter raised in Vermont but ever the adventurer she’s sung in many corners of the world from Hawaii, to Wales, and now London! You can hear this influence of discovery in the soothing imagery of her originals as well as the rich nature of her voice. With a capacity to captivate and hold her audiences with her song, Eden Rose is the breath of fresh air you’ve been looking for.

There is nowhere to turn to, but to yourself. In this powerful show, composer and vocalist Anna Pool celebrates the life and legacy of one of the 20th century's most distinctive, and too often overlooked, songwriters Dory Previn. Joined by double bassist Nina Harries, Anna traces Dory's extraordinary journey: from her early success as a lyricist writing for legends such as Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra, to her evolution as a fearless solo artist whose deeply personal folk albums captivated hearts and led her to Carnegie Hall. Unflinchingly raw, by turns comic and poetic, Dory's songs explored everything from Hollywood dreams to devastating psychosis to the fervent power of road rage. With wit, candour and compassion, Anna and Nina reimagine this remarkable catalogue, illuminating both the courage and vulnerability that defined Dory's work. A rare opportunity to experience these songs anew, this performance brings Dory Previn's legacy out of the shadows and into the light vibrant, defiant, and unmistakably her own. Anna Pool is a composer and performer working across theatre, folk music and opera. She is ¼ of genre-bending folk quartet, Wise Woman playing across the UK from Celtic Connections to Aldeburgh Festival. Nina Harries is a double bassist and songwriter whose work has toured the world alongside the likes of Anoushka Shankar, Akram Khan and Katie Melua. astonishingly gifted FATEA A thing of wonder, Folk/Tumble

Exceptionally talented brothers Joe and Will Sartin launched their first recording ‘When You’re Ready’ with festival performances in summer 2023. Bringing driving rhythms and innovative harmony to their fresh interpretations of traditional music and their own original tunes and songs, the brothers beautifully and skilfully express the music-making and folk tradition that runs through the very core of their family. Their debut EP was made during the six months after their well-loved father Paul Sartin, passed away. Joe and Will’s maternal grandfather, Doug Bailey, recorded and produced this album at Wild Goose Studios in Hampshire, thereby bringing things full circle for the family; their father’s own debut record with Belshazzar’s Feast was recorded with Doug at the same studio in 1996. Will is a member of the popular 5-piece festival ceilidh band, Out of Hand, and Joe is in his final year of a music degree and pursuing projects in folk, jazz and rock; influences which contribute to the unique musical identity of Patakas. Both brothers were members of the National Youth Folklore Troupe of England (NYFTE) in their younger years. ‘As a debut recording, ‘When You’re Ready’ is a very fine piece of work and if you ever worry that the folk movement may be running out of steam I urge you to listen to Joe and Will.’ - Folking.com ‘Skilful and innovative... Joe Sartin’s vocals are strong and clear, Will’s mandolin dexterous and fluid... Thresherman, a 19th-century broadside, is an album highlight on which Will’s beautiful mandolin lines trace silver around Joe’s excellent vocal as the tale is told of a hard-working family man.’ - Folk Radio ‘A surprisingly assured debut. The tune sets provide a showcase for Will’s speedy fingers, the highlight being his natty take on David Kosky’s ‘Mystery Itch’, which manages the rare feat of leaping about whilst retaining a wistful air.’ - Tradfolk.co

Annalie Wilson is a deep and soulful singer-songwriter who tells it like it is or how it could be. Tenderness dances with yearning in a voice that comes straight from the heart. Her songs explore the perfect imperfection of being human, the wars we wage inside and out. Backed by guitar and piano, her live show is an immersive experience of storytelling, emotional reckoning, and left-field humour. Raised in Leeds via the Highlands of Scotland, Annalie's music has been influenced by jazz, funk, and blues, as well as a decade-long love affair with Georgian folk song. Described as a contemporary marriage of Joni Mitchell and Nina Simone, her songs entwine the personal and the political, with depth and lightness in equal measure. During lockdown, she produced a series of contemplative protest songs including Breath, whose powerful video featuring former National Ballet dancer Shevelle Dynott was screened at New York's NoirFest. Subsequent years brought several losses, and her recent releases Depths, Everyday Magic, and Think Im Over It Now take audiences on an uplifting journey through grief to recovery. Relatable and inspirationalembroils a listener to hang on to every long note and wish the song would go on for longer Get Into This Wilson has created something remarkable a song that finds hope not in fighting on, but in finally laying down arms against ourselves. B Side Guys

The Blue Moon have built a reputation for raucous, emotional, high-energy live shows with vintage and heartfelt RocknRoll, rich vocals, soulful grooves, and soaring horns forming the backbone of their sound. From sold-out grassroots venues to festivals stages across UK and Europe, the band consistently deliver performances that connect deeply with audiences. Their records showcase a retro flair and authentic songwriting, but it's on stage that the songs really come alive- forming an intimate relationship between band and crowd. Led by singer-songwriter James Chapman with co-writing from drummer Alex Walker, the band is backed by an experienced six-piece live lineup. Their second EP, So Glad (2025), was recorded with Jamie Savage (The Twilight Sad, King Creosote) at Chem19 Studios, and features horn arrangements by Andy Bruce (Katherine Williams, Michelle Stodart).

ARIA Award nominee and five-time CMAA Golden Guitar nominee Imogen Clark joins forces with acclaimed Nashville rocker Andrew Leahey for an electrifying, genre-crossing double bill. Calling Nashville home after cutting her teeth in the bars of Western Sydney, Clark has toured with the likes of Shania Twain and The Tallest Man on Earth, collaborated with Tommy Emmanuel and Steve Poltz, and earned praise from Rolling Stone and The New York Times for her deeply personal storytelling and roof-raising voice. Her ARIA-nominated album Choking on Fuel currently Top 5 on the Australian ARIA Country Chart showcases a songwriter equally at home in country, rock and confessional folk, channelling influences from Joni Mitchell to Jason Isbell and Taylor Swift Sharing the stage is Andrew Leahey, hailed by Rolling Stone for his 'sharp storytelling and fist-pumping rock & roll swagger. With his upcoming fifth album Kick / Move / Shake, Leahey expands beyond his Americana roots into a bold, 80s-inspired sound built on shimmering guitars, stacked harmonies, and arena-sized hooks. A seasoned road warrior who has performed on Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival Tour and fronted Andrew Leahey & The Homestead, Leahey delivers high-energy performances packed with heart and grit. Together, Clark and Leahey promise a dynamic night of powerhouse vocals, masterful songwriting, and full-throttle live energy where country soul meets rock & roll swagger.

Hot Rock Pilgrims are a powerhouse Old-time and Bluegrass supergroup, bringing together some of the most exciting young pickers in the UK & Ireland. Celebrated as one of the most dynamic live acts on the British acoustic scene, they deliver a thrilling blend of Bluegrass, Old-time, Folk, and Blues - driven by soaring vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental dexterity honed around many a late night campfire. The band features Irish flatpicking sensation Hubert Murray (guitar & vocals), clawhammer maestro Dan Edwards (banjo & vocals), Sam Rose (bass & vocals), Bruno Pichler (dobro), and Kieran Towers (fiddle). Together, they create a sound that's raucous yet refined. After a post-pandemic hiatus, Hot Rock Pilgrims return for a one-night-only performance - an unmissable celebration of roots music. Quite how the roof managed to stay put on the Barn stage at Maverick Festival, I still dont know.! (FATEA Magazine) Hot Rock Pilgrims mine the bluegrass songbook with sincere dedication, fine articulation and genuine hoedown chutzpah" (Songlines Magazine)

Prepare to be transformed. New Zealand's award-winning songwriter Kerryn Fields turns adversity into alchemy, weaving pain, humour and irresistible charm into songs that heal and captivate. Hailed as a Folk Singer, Magician, Empress (Sunburnt Country), she brings her soulful voice and evocative storytelling to the UK for the very first time. Her acclaimed releases Water, Rascal, The Folk Singer and The Tiny Saloon Concert have earned accolades across Australia and New Zealand. A standout at Port Fairy and Woodford Folk Festivals, and receiving standing ovations at Folk Alliance International in the USA, Kerryn has captivated audiences on global stages. None of that matters once she starts singing. It's just you, her, and a room full of people feeling the exact same thing. There's no storyteller quite like Kerryn Fields Countrytown With just her guitar and extraordinary voice, this isnt simply a concert. It's communion.

Exceptionally talented brothers Joe and Will Sartin launched their first recording When Youre Ready with festival performances in summer 2023. Bringing driving rhythms and innovative harmony to their fresh interpretations of traditional music and their own original tunes and songs, the brothers beautifully and skilfully express the music-making and folk tradition that runs through the very core of their family.

Charlie Piggott was one of the founding members of De Danann, with whom he toured extensively in Europe, Canada and the US and has recorded several albums. He was also a member of the Irish musical group invited by the Smithsonian Institute to participate in the festival of American Folklife (1976) as part of the bi-centennial celebrations. Charlie plays in the old style and many of his seminal recordings have caused him to be hailed as one of the most influential Irish banjoists of the generation. Rowan Piggott grew up in the foothills of the Burren on the west coast of Ireland surrounded by traditional music. Both his father, Charlie (of De Dannan) and his mother, Frances (who taught him the fiddle) were key figures in his musical development.

With Lucas Pasley & Jake Dwyer Martha Spencer: Martha Spencer is a singer-songwriter, mountain musician and dancer from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She grew up in the musical Spencer family and learned to play several instruments (guitar, fiddle, banjo, bass, dulcimer, mandolin) and flatfoot/clog at a young age. She performs and has recorded with various groups and has been involved with several roots music projects. She has played shows, festivals and led workshops across the US, Australia, UK, and Europe. Martha's first solo album has been featured in articles in Rolling Stone Country, No Depression, Wide Open Country, Bluegrass Situation, Americana Highways, PopMatters and more. She also has been included in articles in the NY Times, Austin Chronicle and Billboard and was a part of the Fiddlin documentary movie. Lucas Pasley: Lucas Pasley is an oldtime fiddler / banjoist and singer-songwriter from Sparta, NC in the heart of the southern Appalachian mountains. Lucas's great uncle was the fiddler for the early country band The Red Fox Chasers, and Lucas has been devoted to the honoring and preserving the traditional music of his region. He is also a songwriter and pulls lyrics from his family's writing in addition to his own. Lucas has released several albums of both his songs and traditional music with his local band Gap Civil. Jake Dwyer: In addition to playing percussion in the Wonderland Band, Jake Dwyer is a songwriter and guitarist for the Jake Dwyer band and also performs solo. Jake sings heartfelt and soulful songs rooted in vintage blues rock tunes. Appalachian music, through and through, with all the dynamism of a string band and the longing of a lovelorn country song. - Rolling Stone Country Martha Spencer makes traditional-tinted magic on Wonderland. - No Depression Rolling from the mountains of Virginia, Spencer provides an update on the high lonesome sound, blending equal parts country and bluegrass with a high-flying rockabilly sensibility. - Austin Chronicle, Americanafest Spencer's breathy soprano lends an ethereal vibe - The Boot Beguiling as a charm cast in the wind, Martha Spencer spins songs of timeless woods-dwelling folk. - Americana Highway

Sweet Lucy are a UK-based trio who have come together to celebrate the music, songs and spirit of the late Michael Hurley. Johnny Fewings (banjo/guitar), Michele Stodart (bass/acoustic guitar) and Holly Carter (pedal steel/electric guitar) share lead vocals and close harmonies, bringing Hurley's idiosyncratic songwriting to life with sensitivity, joy and affection. Holly Carter, a two-time recipient of Instrumentalist of the Year at the Americana UK Awards, is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and one of the UK's only professional female pedal steel players. Her debut full-length album Leave Your Mark is out now. Michele Stodart is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, producer, musical director and multi-instrumentalist, best known as bassist, vocalist and co-songwriter of double platinum selling band, The Magic Numbers, and also three critically acclaimed solo albums. Her diverse skills have led to many collaborative projects on stage and in the studio. Michele is spending this year collaborating, writing and producing new music. Johnny Fewings, the artistic director of Sweet Lucy, knew Michael Hurley personally and promoted several of his UK shows. Alongside his distinctive banjo style, Johnny weaves stories and reflections gathered especially for this project. Blues singer Geoff Muldaur has said: Johnny's soft and easy banjo picking is right up there with the late great Kate McGarriglealways a joy to play with Mr Fewings. In his later years, Michael Hurley (19412025) was based in Portland, Oregon. An enigmatic and singular figure - often labelled the godfather of freak folk (a title he himself would have hated!) - his songs have been covered by artists including Cat Power, The Low Anthem and Calexico, and admired by the likes of Lucinda Williams, Yo La Tengo and Devendra Banhart, who invited Hurley to record on his own label. Sweet Lucy's performances combine live renditions of Hurley's songs with recorded excerpts of stories shared by those who knew him, loved him and played with him - some for as long as fifty years: Loudon Wainwright III, Peter Stampfel (Holy Modal Rounders), Dave Reisch (his long time friend and bass player), Ken Irwin & Marian Levy (original founders of Rounder Records) and many more.

Webster's ragtime trio is a central Texas based throwback to a style of music that went largely unrecorded. Around the turn-of-the-century, it is said that there was lots of string bands, i.e. mandolin, banjo, guitar, bow cello, playing the popular hits of the day including classic ragtime compositions like the Maple leaf rag. Although that type of music was composed for marching bands and solo piano performance, it is hard not to notice how joyful it sounds played on acoustic stringed instruments. And they dont stop there, they more than dip their toes into ragged Texas Fiddle tunes from the 78 RPM era, even venturing across the pond to play the occasional archaic Polish mazurka, and/or striking up borderland polka Harkening back to the glory days of Tejas. Alexander Jones, Will Webster, and Westen Borghesi make up this fine trio.

The Adam Clark Trio brings together three musicians from Norfolk's vibrant folk scene in a joyful blend of traditional and original material. Rooted in the folk music of East Anglia and shaped by wide-ranging musical lives, their sound is rich in song, story and instrumental interplay. Led by guitarist, banjo and concertina player Adam Clark, the trio features fiddler and songwriter Alex Patterson (Alden & Patterson) and mandolinist Nic Zuppardi (Shackleton Trio). Between them they have toured widely across the UK and Europe, appearing at venues and festivals including Celtic Connections and Union Chapel, with music featured on BBC Radio 2, 3 and 4.

Richard Shindell lives as both an immigrant and emigrant, crossing thresholds, that informs his illumination of the human experience through narrative song. Shindell has inhabited a Zen Buddhist monastery, busked in the streets of Paris, opened for Joan Baez (who covered several of his songs), and collaborated with Grammy-winner Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm, Elvis Costello). Originally from New York, now living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Shindell is a writer whose songs paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, inhabit characters, vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding our sense of just what it is a song may be. Meticulously recorded over three years in New York and Buenos Aires, his most recent release, Careless, offered an ambitious, luxurious, full-length statement. Shindell immersed himself in the studio, allowing the time and latitude to explore, experiment, take risksto playas each of these eleven songs was given form and substance. While his signature acoustic guitar style is used to good effect, Careless also found Shindell plugging in more. The wider sonic and dynamic range of the electric has been a real inspiration. Rejuvenating. During the pandemic, Shindell stayed in Argentina, out on the wide open Pampa, reading, writing, taking walks, doing a little experimental recording, and tending the garden. He now returns to the road for a limited number of performances. Innovative, original and occasionally spiritual, Shindell's songs weave tales that interchangeably champion the downtrodden, exalt the disaffected or wax empathetic to those lost to society's fringes. From lighthearted ballads and adulterous love songs, to dirges and diatribes that skillfully skewer politics, prejudice, war and religion, to the comic point-of-view of a cow stuck in a barbed wire fence, he has a unique ability to morph into the soul of the many and varied personalities he casts as narrators in certain songsveritable novellas framed in haunting acoustic melodies. "Occasionally an artist has a night that makes even sceptics think, O.K., maybe he is the best. Richard Shindell achieved this." Ann Powers, NY Times

The euphonious collaboration between mandolinists Jacob Jolliff and Rain Of Animals (Pepita Emmerichs- fiddle, mandolin & Theodore Barnard- guitar) brings together an explosive mix of their shared musical loves including bluegrass and irish/scottish traditions through the lense of an improvised spirit. After a spontaneous week of jamming around Glasgow and at Shetland Folk Festival in early 25, the trio were inspired to continue their travels and music making with a combination of their own original material and traditional songs and tunes. All three members have toured prolifically with their own projects (Jacob Jolliff Band, Oh Pep!, Wire & Wool, Good Guy Hank) as well as being in demand session musicians for the likes of Bela Fleck, Yonder Mountain String Band, Tony Trischka (Jacob), Fanny Lumsden, Wayward Jane, Luke Plumb (Pepi) and Barry Nisbet, Harry Bird, Stereo Naked (Theo) and it's with this plethora of musical experiences that they will approach this adventurous new project.

El Andaluz are the leading exponents in London of classical Arabic and Andalusian music. They are led by oud (Arab lute) player and composer Yazid Fentazi who has performed with Robert Plant, Marc Almond, Transglobal Underground, Cheb Mami and Cheb Sahraoui. He has also toured with Natacha Atlas and Hussam Alrassam. The Guardian has described Fentazi's compositions as having breadth and atmosphere, and his oud soloing, which recalls the drive and dynamism of world oud star Anouar Brahem, is often stunning. Yazid Fantazi is accompanied by the world class derbouka playing of Karim Dellali and the exciting melodic violin of Frank Biddulph. Karim Dellali has played with Joi, Trevor Watts Moiré Music and Oojami, while Frank Biddulph's unique improvising style on the violin has led to tours with the Balkan group Mukka, and to recording with the Waterboys and Stereo MCs. He also produced Mukka's Radio 1 John Peel session. Algerian bassist extraordinaire, Hamid Bouri completes the quartet. El Andaluz take the audience on a wonderful journey. From a poetic and reflective Andalusian Nuba to the trance-like Sufi music of the Sahara, then to delightful Turkish rhythms and classical Egyptian belly dances, they often end the evening with the celebratory Chaabi music of Algeria, which never fails to get the audience up on their feet and dancing.

Martha Scanlan and Jon Neufeld's collective accolades are impressive: stage-shares and collaborations with Levon Helm, Emmylou Harris and R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, and festival performances from Merlefest to Bonnaroo. But it's their unique alchemy that has earned the duo a cult following worldwide. Their fourth album, Save it For Later, ranked among 2024's Best-Of by No Depression Magazine. Scanlan's songs appear in books by celebrated authors including Joyce Carol Oates, and have been covered by Sarah Jarosz, Solas, and others. Most recently, Martha garnered a rush of new fans when Robert Plant recorded her song Higher Rock for his 2025 album, Saving Grace (#4 UK Albums Chart, #1 UK Americana Chart). In October 2025, Plant performed Martha's song on Later with Jools Holland.

Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen ignite the stage with a bold, fiery blend of Celtic tradition and contemporary folk energy. Their music is a thrilling fusion of driving rhythms, haunting melodies, and masterful instrumentation-at once deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. With a dynamic mix of vocals, fiddles, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, bouzouki, and whistles, they breathe new life into age-old tunes while crafting original songs that feel instantly timeless. Every performance is a vibrant journey through sound-passionate, precise, and irresistibly alive. With over a decade of international touring and recording as core members of the award-winning Cape Breton Celtic supergroup Còig, Rachel and Darren are now forging a new path with their latest collaborative project, Home. This bold new venture has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the 2024 Music Nova Scotia Award for Roots/Traditional Recording of the Year, and earning nominations from both the Canadian Folk Music Awards and the East Coast Music Awards. Rachel Davis, a masterful fiddler and the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Award winner for Traditional Singer of the Year, is known for her emotive playing and rich, expressive voice. Darren McMullen, a versatile and highly respected multi-instrumentalist, brings deep musicality and rhythmic drive to the duo’s sound. Between them, they have performed across Canada, the U.S., U.K., Denmark, Belgium, and Australia, with multiple East Coast Music Awards and a JUNO nomination to their names. Set to release a highly anticipated new album in June 2026, Rachel & Darren continue to expand their artistry while staying grounded in the Celtic traditions that inspire them.

Inspired by jazz harmony, soulful melodies, curiosity and a love of simple everyday natural beauty, Sascha Osborn is a songwriter and performer of reflective and heartfelt songs. Blending her cocktail of influences, seamlessly dancing between the ‘folk’, ‘jazz’ and ‘retro-soul’ worlds, she utilises these flavours and colours to express narratives of relationships and evocations of life experience, love, loss, and hope.

Jean-Baptiste Cardineau (he/him) is a Franco-American mandolin player, singer and songwriter who manifests his unique musical and lyrical vision via a well-spring of various early styles of music. His unique "Nouveau-Traditional" Bluegrass style has already unleashed the heavy picking artillery on some of the worlds biggest stages and won him the 2025 Freshgrass Award in mandolin and a full ride scholarship to Berklee College of Music where he studied Jazz, Classical music, and various ethnic styles while his spontaneous Bluegrass playing became synthesized with the early innovators on the mandolin.

Dublin troubadour Rob Corcoran is a much respected figure on the London roots scene, with folk legend Christy Moore including his version of Corcoran's brilliant Ringing That Bell as a key song in his current touring set, and on his recently released live album. Corcoran's lyrically compelling, beautifully observed songs are drenched in Celtic soul, drawing from the same deep wells that serve Van Morrison and Mike Scott so well. Present too is a strong thread of influence from the heart-on-sleeve poetry of John Prine, Hank Williams and Leonard Cohen. He recently supported legendary Irish roots artist Mary Coughlan in the UK, and continues to hone his craft both solo and with his full band around the best folk venues of Britain and Ireland. He plays tonight backed by his full four-piece band. This man can surely sing, and he has a great band behind him. He says some things that need to be said Christy Moore I implore you to check him out, dont let me down this guy is special. Americana UK 9/10 From the moment he steps on stage, Corcoran perspires authenticity in that fluent way that a hundred record execs have tried and failed to manufacture. Anne Frankenstein: Jazz FM (UK).

Evelyn is a London-based jazz vocalist and songwriter. Her solo work blends the beauty and narrative of American and British folk songwriting with jazz, and focuses on the singularity of the everyday. She is influenced by the great American songwriters such as Joni Mitchell and Carole King, and distinctive British songwriters like Labi Siffre and Nick Drake. Her vocal style is shaped by these artists alongside the jazz tradition, taking inspiration from the greats - Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Carmen McRae. Evelyn’s music is marked by the jazz harmony she studied at the Guildhall School of Music, but it is her lyrical poetic honesty which sets her apart. In her writing, she is inspired by poets, songwriters, and wider literature, taking inspiration from contemporary poets like Wendy Cope, who express complex feelings and questions with linguistic simplicity. Originally from the Lake District, Evelyn’s work heavily features natural imagery, using metaphor to explore her own interior world alongside larger existential questions. Evelyn writes all of her songs alone, but collaborates on arrangements with pianist and composer Lior Solomons-Wise, creating a beautiful range of textures and atmospheres live.

“Their music is delicious, super...I am amazed by this woman’s voice.” Genevieve Tudor, BBC Radio Shropshire September 2023 Epic lyrical tales, clog dancing, flute playing, cajon stomping, guitar shredding. Acoustic duo, NatalieGrace Kelsey & Steve van Niekerk, perform original music and folk songs, fusing genres and influences to create a musical melting pot you’ve never heard before. Virtuoso musicianship meets crowd-pleasing tunes and storytelling. An old time feel that is timeless and heart-grabbing in it’s relevance today. Free yourself of that stiff upper lip and get your knees up with Nastee Chapel.

Oliver Darling and Rollo Markee play Country/Folk Blues and Americana expect covers and originals influenced by artists such as Big Bill Broonzy and Sam Chatmon. Oliver Darling has built a career and solid reputation as a stylish guitarist of note through working with many musicians such as Mike Sanchez, Tanita Tikaram, Buena Vista Social Club members, Geraint Watkins, and today continues to enjoy being involved with some of the best artists in the business. He has been a touring member of Imelda May’s band since 2015. Rollo Markee is well known for his fiery harmonica and soulful vocals

Ross and the Hailstones are a south London based trio that play music steeped in the folk tradition with their own signature twist. With their origins in the pubs of Edinburgh and a penchant for late night sessions around London, the band boast a repertoire of tunes from across England, Scotland, Ireland as well as Scandinavia and North America. Built around a core of fiddle, cello and guitar, there are plenty of rich three-part vocal harmonies to accompany their foot-stomping tune sets. Alongside their renditions of traditional works, Ross and the Hailstones perform their own original material, imbued with purpose, stretching genres whilst retaining the grit of the music from their roots.

The Hot Seats are a Richmond-based string-band quintet. That is Richmond Virginia!! Their original material is simultaneously hard to classify and instantly identifiable, combining the virtuosic soloing and tightness of bluegrass, the band-driven rhythm of old time, the jerky bounce of ragtime, and the swagger of good old rock and roll. Vocals, banjos, guitar, washboard, double bass, mandolin, fiddle and drums combine. Reviewers have attempted to pin them down as a bubbling fountain of virtuosic insanity and bonkers but brilliant. Maverick magazine said: Great musicianship aside, it's near impossible to explain what makes them so fantabulous as the show is so stuffed full of multi-faceted delicacies. See - http://www.thehotseats.net/ Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm start

A Different Thread are back with their new album 'Call of the Road'. Eleven new songs about love, longing, and wanderlust. A Different Thread's is fronted by the duo Alicia Best from North Carolina and Robert Jackson from the Midlands of England. They originally met busking in Ireland and have been on the road ever since, recording, and touring internationally. They have supported the likes of Jody Stevens (Big Star) and Native Harrow, as well as garnering the attention of the BBC and NPR radio. 'Call of the Road' pulls from the band's respective roots, weaving together elements of British and Appalachian folk into a timeless, minimalist sound.

Ross and the Hailstones are a south London based trio that play music steeped in the folk tradition with their own signature twist. With their origins in the pubs of Edinburgh and a penchant for late night sessions around London, the band boast a repertoire of tunes from across England, Scotland, Ireland as well as Scandinavia and North America. Built around a core of fiddle, cello and guitar, there are plenty of rich three-part vocal harmonies to accompany their foot-stomping tune sets. Alongside their renditions of traditional works, Ross and the Hailstones perform their own original material, imbued with purpose, stretching genres whilst retaining the grit of the music from their roots.

MATT HOLBORN: Join violinist Matt Holborn and his trio for an evening of swinging jazz violin. Matt and the band will be playing music from the great American Songbook alongside original material from his recent album For Stuff. The album takes inspiration from jazz violin legend Stuff Smith, a major figure in jazz from the 1930s onward who played with Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Nat King Cole, and Ben Webster. Matt is joined by Fraser Urquhart (piano) and Simon Read (double bass).

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. Originally from the Portuguese Midlands and now based in Glasgow, Miguel has developed a broad style which swiftly shifts between accompanist and soloist, embodying edges of classical, jazz, and contemporary music. With the eagerness to push and dare, the ebb and flow between styles and techniques Miguel displays make him “A new and genuinely unique voice in contemporary Scottish trad. You really haven’t heard this before.” Martin Green (Lau). Recently, Miguel was a finalist at the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2025 competition. He is a founding member of the up-and-coming project the Capstan Quartet welding old and new melodies of the Scottish tradition with contemporary aesthetics. He also plays extensively with pianist Amy Laurenson in both duo and with her quartet. He has also collaborated with North American Fiddle and Cello duo Jocelyn Petit and Ellen Gira, Edinburgh based Singer songwriter Eve Simpson, and Glasgow based band Tern.

Biscuit Town are an early-era swing band with a hard-driving acoustic rhythm section, soulful vocals and mesmerising solos. They recreate the hot jazz sounds from the 1920s, 1930s and early 1940s, and the night promises to be a toe-tapping, soul-stirring experience. Biscuit Town will transport you back in time to the pre-war dance halls of New Orleans and jazz cafés of Paris.

Black Cat Music are Proud to present the Queen of Oklahoma Carter Sampson Carter Sampson is a multi award-winning singer/songwriter born and raised in Oklahoma. She tours nationally and internationally, playing both solo and with her trio and band, and has performed in the UK many times. Blessed by a musical family legacy that includes none other than the great Roy Orbison, she's released six studio albums to date, attracting much international acclaim. High-quality songwriting and gorgeous vocals she's one of the best around American Roots UK Carter's stunning new live album = Live at the Blue Door is out soon She's also the founder and director of The Rock n Roll Camp for Girls OKC, a non-profit volunteer organisation set up in Oklahoma to empower girls and women through music education. Her road to international success has been a long one but, as she puts it: I feel like I am right where I am supposed to be, and doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing. With support from UK singer/songwriter Ella Spencer

Jaimee Harris's sophomore effort Boomerang Town marks a bold step forward for this country-folk-leaning singer-songwriter. It is an arresting, ambitious song-cycle that explores the generational arc of family, the stranglehold of addiction, and the fragile ties that bind us together as Americans. Harris began cultivating Boomerang Town in 2016, a time of great loss for many in the Americana community, with the songwriter losing several musicians close to her. A shift in the nation's political landscape had ushered in a new level of cultural polarization and for someone who grew up in a small town outside of Waco, Texas, Harris believed the values instilled by her parents were not entirely in line with how many were viewing, and vilifying, Christians. As a person in recovery, Harris has had to re-evaluate her own connection to faith and find strength in a higher power. It was from the intersection of these social, personal, and political currents that the album was born. While themes of addiction and grief permeate sections of the record, it echoes hope in the face of the darkness. Out February 17th, Boomerang Town understands that love and grief are two sides of the same coin.

Sophie Wright is a folk singer-songwriter based in London whose evocative voice and lyrical songs bring together storytelling and powerful musical intuition. Inspired by the cliffs and shoreline of her childhood she weaves the natural world into her music with a timeless and moving grace. McGovern is a non-conventional folk musician heralding from the south coast of England. Dragged up in his dad's Irish trad band and surrounded by his Glaswegian mother's love of soul, McGovern took all the scraps of music he could and formed whatever he is now.

Emily Barker is an award-winning Australian singer-songwriter. She found early success as the writer and performer of the theme to the hugely successful BBC/PBS Masterpiece crime drama Wallander starring Kenneth Branagh and has since gone on to forge an acclaimed catalogue of releases, leading The Guardian to say Emily Barker has a gift for great melodies. Barker's new album, Fragile as Humans, was produced at storied English studio The Wool Hall by Luke Potashnick (Gabrielle Aplin, Jack Savoretti, Alberta Cross). It's her first album for nearly four years, following A Dark Murmuration of Words, which Uncut called a kind of Australian equivalent of PJ Harvey's Let England Shake and which NPR's Ann Powers acclaimed as One of the most literate and probing folk albums of the year. Barker has released music and toured as a solo artist as well as with various bands and collaborations - most notably her long associations with Mary Chapin Carpenter and Frank Turner - and has written for TV and film, including composing the soundtrack for Jake Gavin's lauded debut feature Hector starring Peter Mullan and Keith Allen. Praise for Fragile as Humans: Barker's writing has never been so pin sharp MOJO ★★★★ "tender and deep" Ann Powers (NPR) "truly exquisite" Full Pelt Music ★★★★ "an overflow of talent" The Arts Desk "elegance, style and adventure" Americana UK (8/10) "a captivating tapestry of melodies and emotions" Musikepool Praise for A Dark Murmuration of Words: One of the most literate and probing folk albums of the year. I really love it. Ann Powers, NPR Music an album of spare, striking beauty Mojo ★★★★ a kind of Australian equivalent of PJ Harvey's Let England Shake UNCUT 8/10 bold, direct, uncompromising CLASH a high-class piece of songwriting and beautifully expressed musicianship Americana UK 9/10 irresistibly catchyan album replete with nooks and crannies, light and shade The Australian ★★★★★ an album full of grace and danger RnR ★★★★★

With their debut album What Might Have Been releasing in January 2026, the Oli FitzGerald Trio are a dynamic and innovative jazz ensemble known for their captivating performances and fresh interpretations of both classic and contemporary jazz. Led by bassist, Oli FitzGerald, the trio also features the incredible pianist Chris Outhwaite and the outstanding drummer Ethan Sweeting who are two of the most in demand young musicians today. The tunes from the new album What Might Have Been were influenced by the music of legendary bassist Charlie Haden with some additional influences from Carla Bley and Kit Downes. It mixes contrapuntal music with rhythmic grooves and textures that creates a different soundworld for the listener to be in. After having an appreciation for the classic piano trio's through history, this music is truly about melody and the beauty this music can bring out. The chemistry in the band has developed over years of playing together where spontaneous exchanges and dialogues open up the music whether that is conscious or subconscious. Whenever this band plays, it is all about making great music with depth, control and energy that is executed with elegance. Be sure to check them out or their new album which is available on Bandcamp (Oli FitzGerald) and physical CD!

Jake McKelvie has travelled the DIY touring circuit in the US and UK for over a decade, carving out a niche for himself as a songwriter and performer. Known for his "stream of self-consciousness and world weary lyricism, he keeps audiences engaged both as a solo performer or with his newly minted backing band, the New Old Band". His most recent album A New Kind of Hat came out in 2024 and has been touring to support it since. He has been featured on Americana UK, WFMU, Daytrotter, No Depression and has opened for acts like AJJ, Jeffrey Lewis, Clem Snide, Jeff Rosenstock and Steve Forbert. It just slyly worms its way into your brain. - No Depression

Taff Rapids, Cardiff's bluegrass sensation, is taking the international stage by storm with a unique blend of original bluegrass compositions and their own take on traditional American and Welsh tunes. Comprised of seasoned musiciansDarren Eedens, Sin Russell Jones, David Grubb, and Clem Saynor, the band infuses their music with Welsh-language elements, bringing a fresh perspective to the bluegrass genre that resonates worldwide. In 2023, Taff Rapids was invited to perform at theIBMA World of Bluegrass Showcasein Raleigh, NC, USA, marking a significant milestone for the band as they represented Welsh bluegrass on an international stage. This achievement was followed by a successful Canadian tour, reflecting their growing global demand and solidifying their reputation as an exciting new force in bluegrass. Their captivating live performances, rich harmonies, and instrumental mastery continue to attract audiences across the UK and Europe. The band has also gained regular radio play on BBC Radio, including live performances on BBC Radio Cymru and features on BBC S4C television, helping to spread their unique "Blgras" sound to a wider audience. With their original "Blgras" sound, relentless drive, and increasing international demand, Taff Rapids is set to make an even bigger impact in the bluegrass world, introducing Welsh bluegrass to audiences across the globe and establishing themselves as a leading force in the genre.

Straight-up lyrics, pounding bass lines, lilting mandolin and fiddle melodies and stomping beats, Man The Lifeboats have cultivated a sound that would not be out of place at a party at the end of the world. Influences Well, up there with Skinny Lister and Holy Moly & the Crackers, we have the Pogues, Bellowhead, Tom Waits, Dylan, Springsteen, Kate Bush, Frank Turner, Manu Chao, and of course, Chic. Throw all that in a cauldron and you end up with a blistering live experience, tales of lost evenings, ballads of doomed love and shanties about whisky-soaked nights, Michael Palin, and the end of the world.

London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist AK PATTERSON delivers a captivating show that blends gritty honesty with haunting beauty. Known for her unflinching exploration of dark and complex themes, Patterson crafts songs that find hope in the bleakest corners of human experience, leading Guy Garvey (BBC Radio) to hail her music as "The best new music he’d heard." Her style is a compelling fusion of modern chamber pop with the melancholic spirit of 90s Lilith Fair. Patterson's powerful vocal delivery and compelling storytelling-honed during her youth performing in an Irish pub-define her sound. Expect to hear an evocative mix of tracks, including material from her upcoming third EP, which fearlessly delves into London’s dark underbelly, organised crime, and personal struggles. Produced by Mercury Prize-winner Charlie Andrew (alt-J), her music is defined by unconventional songwriting, unusual guitar tunings, and a relentless drive to turn adversity into art.