The wildest comedy show in London. Come get freaky with us! Highlights: Enjoy a night of quality comedy in the heart of London. Only a 5 minute walk from Kings Cross Station. Surprise appearances from TV comedians plus and up-and-coming comedy talent. A DJ with a great feel good playlist between the acts and during the break. Satisfy your cravings with delicious pub food, crafted to perfection. Sip, savour and socialise with irresistible cocktails at the bar. Comedy Freaks is anarchic, loud, raucous, energetic, exciting and very very funny. This comedy show feels more like the best house party you've ever been to. Featuring a rich mix of the best up-and-coming acts and pro TV comics. You never know who you might see at Comedy Freaks '. We have a DJ and play with a fantastic feelgood playlist between the acts so when you're not laughing, you can bust a move. The show is the perfect antidote to a long week. Or an ideal pre-drink motive, for you party animals. General Info: Dates: Saturdays! ' Duration: Doors open: 7PM | Show starts: 7:30PM | Show ends: 10PM The Harrison, London 'Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID Comedy Freaks is hosted by freak machine @thejomicruz For more info, follow us on our socials @comedyfreakslondon. If you have any questions, feel free to DM us. We'll do our best to help out.

The wildest comedy show in London. Come get weird with us! Highlights: Enjoy a night of quality comedy in the heart of London. Only a 5 minute walk from Kings Cross Station. Surprise appearances from TV comedians plus and up-and-coming comedy talent. A DJ with a great feel good playlist between the acts and during the break. Satisfy your cravings with delicious pub food, crafted to perfection. Sip, savour and socialise with irresistible cocktails at the bar. Comedy Freaks is anarchic, loud, raucous, energetic, exciting and very very funny. This comedy show feels more like the best house party you've ever been to. Featuring a rich mix of the best up-and-coming acts and pro TV comics. You never know who you might see at Comedy Freaks. We have a DJ and play with a fantastic feelgood playlist between the acts so when you're not laughing, you can bust a move. The show is the perfect antidote to a long week. Or an ideal pre-drink motive, for you party animals. Duration: Doors open: 7PM | Show starts: 7:30PM | Show ends: 10PM Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID

Fiery LGBTQ+ performance poetry and live music from women and gender-queer artists. Taking up space we have; Opening the show for us with the floor spot: APRIL, 72, can sing and hold her breath under water for 3 minutes 42 seconds. An emerging performance poet, she recently found the courage to delve into aspects of her life that caused shame and exposed vulnerability. Powerful, tough, uplifting and sometimes funny! ICYKAL (pronounced Icicle) is a Rapper, Poet, Filmmaker, and Artist from South East London. Co-founder of SE London Pride and South London Film Festival Winner 2024 for Well Prouda mini docuseries exploring the impact of mental health through a queer intersectional lens, Icykal has been captivating audiences in the UK, France, Germany, and Spain for over a decade. Her powerful performances blend raw lyricism with visual storytelling, leaving a lasting impression Chuck SJ isDIY folk punk musicianand a multidisciplinary artist, with a focus on music and words as a tool to explore and express around social political issues, specifically on the trans revolution. This Punk Powerhouse is well known for their intoxicating stage performance, unique guitar skills and unapologetic honesty. Coming through the grassroots and activism scenes, Chuck has exploded across stages across the UK and overseas completing 17 tours. Theyve self produced 15 albums, 2 EPs and are currently in the process of launching a Kickstarter to release their new album - a project where they will be travelling the UK canals while making music on their narrow boat with their dog Infectious, alt-folk trio DRYADIC seamlessly serve up feminist protest tracks, dreamy folk songs & unequivocally epic, queer ballads on guitar, keys, fiddle & upright bass. Rhythmical mix-ups, candid lyrics, heart-soaring hooks & intoxicating vocals from the gut command you. EMMA CLOWSLEY is a literary force to be reckoned with, bringing an unflinching honesty and raw humour to her powerful, relatable performance poetry. Get ready to laugh, shout, cry, sing, move, gasp, imagine & immerse. Get ready to be entertained. Get ready to be queer. Get ready For Hot Flush.

London's Wildest Comedy Show Highlights: Enjoy a night of quality comedy in the heart of London. Only a 5 minute walk from Kings Cross Station. Surprise appearances from TV comedians plus and up-and-coming comedy talent. A DJ with a great feel good playlist between the acts and during the break. Satisfy your cravings with delicious pub food, crafted to perfection. Sip, savour and socialise with irresistible cocktails at the bar. Comedy Freaks is anarchic, loud, raucous, energetic, exciting and very very funny. This comedy show feels more like the best house party you've ever been to. Featuring a rich mix of the best up-and-coming acts and pro TV comics. You never know who you might see at Comedy Freaks . We have a DJ and play with a fantastic feelgood playlist between the acts so when you're not laughing, you can bust a move. The show is the perfect antidote to a long week. Or an ideal pre-drink motive, for you party animals. General Info: Dates: Saturdays Duration: Doors open: 7PM Show starts: 7:30PM Show ends: 10PM The Harrison, London Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID For more info, visit our website, https://www.comedyfreaks.co.uk or follow us @comedyfreakslondon. If you have any questions, feel free to DM us. We'll do our best to help out. Presented by Comedy Freaks. This is an 18+ event

In the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, where the Mississippi River carves its path through the Midwest, Nick Gusman weaves profound themes of love, identity, and freedom into lyrics about the every day from stray dogs to river boats Nick has garnered a passionate and growing fanbase across the USA and beyond. As Daniel Hill of the Riverfront Times puts it, Gusman has a knack for writing songs that are instantly memorable and relatable. Nick Gusman is true-grit Americana and he is poised to leave an indelible mark on the alt-country landscape.

Doors open 7.30 pm, music from 8.00 pm sharp. Nearest tube station Kings Cross, 8 minutes walk. Sephine Llo is a British composer and multi-instrumentalist, with an unconventional song-writing style that marries 18th Century UK folk roots, neoclassical flourishes and organically created glitchy electronica. A classically trained and multi award-winning artist (with the AMS Neve award for creative recording accolade, among others); and holder of a coveted First-Class Honours degree from the world-renowned Tonmeister course, her sound is an innovative and rich concoction of grave, distorted soundscapes wrapping around her heart-wrenching orchestrations, and uniquely ethereal, often choral-esque vocal harmonies. Her debut EP Flame and first album I, Your Moon, garnered attention from the likes of Wonderland, 405, Clash, BBC3 Late Junction and Radio X Xposure, performing at Union Chapel and Wilderness Festival. However the loss of her husband Robbie (Autumn Chorus) to cancer when she was pregnant with their first child put an untimely hiatus on her creative career for several years; gratefully now she is back with her latest and most personal account to date, "Diamond Fall", incorporating samples of Robbie's unfinished works. one of the most hypnotic and evocative sound frescoes of recent times...The songs are like mosaics Onda Rock Magazine An album born from a devastating loss, this is arguably the most cathartic and healing release this year. A world to dive into and absorb, this may be fragile, but you can feel the strength at its core. Fireworks Magazine WATCH SEPHINE LLO: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=YVKBDjrVffU Astra Forward is an SE London-based alt-folk/experimental singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer, writing songs about the power of nature and human connection. Her work explores grief and mysticism, seeking to provide both comfort and immersion to the listener. The Astra Forward EP Dawn Dusk was recorded in East Iceland following a month-long creative residency, supported by Help Musicians. Astra Forward has performed extensively throughout Europe and the UK as part of Diagrams (Sam Genders/Tunng) and has written with Erland Cooper on the title track of his album Sule Skerry. Her vocals feature on Billie and Mollie: an Otter Love Story. Astra Forward boasts a voice we can believe in MP3 Hugger Bewitchingmagically hypnotic OSR WATCH ASTRA FORWARD: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=p5u7BzhwVkY

Ayo Bamidele plus Support. Ayo is a singer songwriter with a very soulful voice who plays his own original music. His music is a blend of soul and folk. His music covers the full spectrum of life's rich tapestry, its loves, joys and challenges. His influences are broad from Bob Dylan to Curtis Mayfield, Van Morrison to Marvin Gaye. He'll be playing old favourites and songs from his latest album The Master Tapes which was produced and recorded by Brendan Lynch. Brendan is known for his work with Paul Weller, Carleen Anderson, Ocean Colour Scene and The Young Disciples.

Doors open 7.30 pm, music from 8.00 pm sharp. Nearest tube station Kings Cross, 7 minutes walk. Effortless tunefulness A spark of real grandeur. Mojo Magazine CANDIDATE are one of those accessible cult bands who belong to the people who know. They have been compared happily by critics to The Beta Band, The Go Betweens, Julian Cope, and the sacred trio of initialised groups: CSNY, XTC and REM. Long-term fan Stewart Lee described them as one of Britain's greatest psychedelic bands, and they have won album of the year plaudits, (Sunday Times, Rolling Stone, BBC Radio 2) without ever leaving cult status. Candidate provided the theme music for the long-running Johnny Vegas sitcom Ideal and gained widespread acclaim for their 2003 LP Nuada, an alt-universe soundtrack for seminal folk-horror film The Wicker Man, featuring folk legend Bert Jansch of Pentangle on guitar. They were invited to attend the 50th anniversary burning ritual at the original location, playing the part of the village band for the assembled fans, witches and locals. Their latest album, Point Clear, a richly textured bit of estuary psych, got across the board rave reviews, and may be their strongest set of songs yet. A superb band. One of the best in Britain. Stuart Maconie, BBC Radio 6 'Candidate are Britain's most tasteful, witty and thoughtful band. Stewart Lee, Sunday Times The best available bridge between lo-fi Americana and the woody thrum of archaic Britfolk. Q Magazine WATCH CANDIDATE: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=NZ18TprkXXI Steven James Adams is an English musician who co-founded Broken Family Band and Singing Adams. In 2014 he released his first solo album, House Music, with contributions from Dan Mangan, Justin Young from The Vaccines, Martin Green from Lau and Emily Barker. Adams's second solo album, Old Magick, which was produced by Dan Michaelson, was released in March 2016 on Fortuna Pop!. Adams has also written for The Guardian and The Times newspapers, as well as for The Stool Pigeon music paper. In 2006, he was commissioned by The Today Programme to write a song commemorating the show broadcasting from Glastonbury Festival. In 2008, he was commissioned to write a song for BBC Radio 3's The Verb as well as a Christmas song for The Today Programme.

Science Showoff is the chaotic science comedy show where your favourite comedians, favourite scientists and favourite friends get to be silly about serious stuff. Join a carefully-curated lineup of some of the UK's most hilarious experts and host Steve Cross for an evening of extreme nonsense grounded in the most real and objective of ideas. Photo by Ian Bowkett

Doors open 7.30 pm, music from 8.00 pm sharp. Nearest tube station Kings Cross, 8 minutes walk. Over the last decade, Simon Stanley Ward has been playing his original music with his band The Shadows of Doubt in pubs, music venues, theatres and festivals in London, across the UK and in Northern Spain. Described as a country singer at heart with a streak of the surreal running through him, his live show is engaging, energetic and constantly evolving. At it's best his performances can be gut-wretchingly moving and moments later silly, self deprecating and hilarious. "Home grown talent! It sounded wonderful! Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 "Proper country music delivered with style. The album opener "Monster Song" is quite simply one of the best country songs that this reviewer has heard in many a year. With apologies to Jon Landau, "I saw country future" - the question is does country know it Superb album. Americana UK "Expertly executed English Americana from one of the country's most richly rewarding songwriters!." Morning Star 2024

“An outstanding achievement of musicality, ingenuity and passion” Duncan Chisholm “Gorgeous melodies and rich harmony, stunningly played with huge heart, sense of space and a huge helping of understated playfulness” Lauren MacColl Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart are a harpist and fiddle player based in the thriving traditional music scene in Glasgow. Their debut album ‘Thawcrook’ recorded in 2022 seen them reach the finals of the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards ‘Composer of the Year’ category in 2023. The pair experiment with contemporary compositional techniques, creating hypnotic themes and integrating large sections of improvisation within arrangements, bringing an off- the-cuff, conversational feel to tracks such as ‘On the Mountain’. Having recorded with over 30 artists to date, Charlie enjoys performing internationally with a variety of artists including Siobhan Miller, Matt Carmichael, Juliette Lemoine, Ross Miller and Mischa MacPherson. Highlights as a solo artist include a New Voices commission for Glasgow’s Celtic Connections 2021, performing at Proms in the Park and gaining the title of ‘BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2017. Rebecca gained the title of ‘Up and Coming Artist of the Year’ at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards in 2020 following the release of her solo EP ‘the Airing’ at Celtic Connections earlier that year. Rebecca has toured in Germany both as a solo artist as well as with folk band The Outside Track, and performed and presented at Granville Harp Festival in Ohio, America.

Ray Cooper, a.k.a. Chopper, is a story based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist living in Sweden. Previously with Oysterband, Ray decided to go solo in 2013. Since that time he has written, recorded and released 5 solo albums and completed over 40 tours in Europe, Canada, and the UK. On stage Ray sings and plays cello, guitar, mandolin, piano and Harmonica. Former bands included Amazorblades, 3 Mustaphas 3 and OK Jive as well as many session recordings with producers such as Steve Lillywhite, Martin Rushent, Joe Jackson, Phil Chevron, Edwin Starr and Pete Bellotte, before eventually hooking up with Oysterband with whom he toured In 27 countries, recorded 19 albums, and won many awards. Ray’s music straddles folk, americana, world, rock and the singer-songwriter tradition, drawing on His wide experience in all these areas, from playing ceilidh music or rocking out on festival stages with Oysterband, to playing Swedish folk music in the local Sörmland tradition where he lives. Ray’s fifth solo album ‘Even For A Shadow’, released in May 2024, was nominated for album of the year in the Folk and Singer-songwriter category for the German music critics prize. ‘Preis Der Schallplatten Kritik’.

Hop Skotshne is a new collaboration of Klezmer musicians who are exploring this wonderful repertoire together! Hop Skotshne are a fun and dynamic Klezmer band who play fabulous traditional Klezmer tunes. They take the authentic repertoire of Jewish wedding music from Eastern Europe, and add their unique and inventive interpretations. Their music will take you on an emotional journey - be prepared to cry, laugh and dance!

Inspired by the lively traditional dance music of Europe, Hearken Quartet are an energetic ensemble of clarinet, Uillean pipes, guitar, piano and diatonic accordion. Bringing flesh flavours to Euro-bal music, whether its the chain dances of Brittany, Scandinavian couple dances, or the bourree of the French Auvergne, Hearken Quartet delivers delicious arrangements of tunes new and old that will whet the appetites of traditional and contemporary music fans alike. The project began as a collaboration between Bruce Lambelle-Rudd and Bob Downham in 2017, forming a duo of melodeon and uilleann pipes/low whistle to explore the traditional dance music of continental Europe. In 2022 the band expanded to include music techhead Alex Walters and clarinet powerhouse M Lomas, who brought stomping accompaniment and wistful harmonies, resulting in a rousing atmosphere powered by a wall of sound. Elye Cuthbertson is bringing a new sound to the folk scene with his unique approach to the melodeon. Elye has been immersing himself in English folk music for 10 years under the guidance of some of the finest teachers of the tradition. Combining this English folk experience with his passion for Balfolk and other traditions from throughout Europe, his compositions reflect his varied influences. Elye’s skill and inventiveness has been demonstrated through performances around the country, including his own concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Elye’s 2024 EP, Two Rainy Days, showcases his unusual style of melodeon playing and innovative tune writing.

Anna McLuckie is a Scottish singer, songwriter and Clàrsach player. Raised on classical and traditional music, Anna’s writing draws on her musical beginnings and also takes influence from her love of popular music and more experimental sounds. Her music sits in a world of contemporary folklore; her songs layered with interweaving harmonies, story led lyricism and free form structures. Based in London, she has performed in places around the world from Rockwood Music HallNYC, to a concert series in Russia, to house shows and folk sessions. She’s appeared at festivals across the UK and supported the likes of Jake Xerxes, Fussell, Rozi Plain and Richard Hawley.

Doors open 7.30 pm, music from 8.00 pm sharp. Nearest tube station Kings Cross, 8 minutes walk. The Marriage are a folk/ Americana duo consisting of the combined talents of Kirsten Adamson (The Tanagers - 'exceptional' Americana UK, 'a talent to watch' No Depression) and Dave Burn (Orphan Colours - 'get on board early before this band become Jools Holland's latest discovery' 5 stars Maverick Magazine). Brought together by a shared passion for song writing and a constantly overlapping and intertwining musical career, Americana duo The Marriage embody the beauty that can be achieved through the collaboration of two brilliant musical minds. Kirsten and Dave have been surrounded by music their entire lives, with Dave first picking up a guitar at the age of 7 and being signed by a major label at 15 and Kirsten spending her summers in Nashville with her father Stuart Adamson, founder of Skids and Big Country. Both have been playing in touring bands since their teens.Their intimate and eloquent lyrics weave stories of love, loss and life's complexity and their powerful and flawless vocals compliment each other in beautifully intertwined harmonies that mesmerise the listener. Playing solo tonight, singer-songwriter Andy Barbour heads alt-mystic-country band The Silver Arrow Collective. With comparisons to The Jayhawks, The Band, My Morning Jacket and Buffalo Springfield, S.A.C. combine folk, L.A 70's rock and roll and psychedelia. Creating arrangements sometimes lush and sweeping, at other times sparse and beautiful, their songs take the audience on a roadtrip of cinematic landscapes and melodic reverie. The Silver Arrow Collective have just finished their darkly rapturous first album and are looking forward to bringing their songs to a deserted ranch near you.

Welsh duo TangleJack make their debut London appearance at The Harrison on Thursday 7th August with guests The Gillies. TangleJack took its current form and name in 2013 when old friends and bandmates John-Paul Davies and Duncan Leigh began to perfect the two-part harmony and double guitar duet style that is now the duo's signature sound. Currently, TangleJack are promoting the release of their critically acclaimed new album The Ragged Edge.John-Paul and Duncan captured the intimate recordings themselves in post-lockdown sessions that were filled with contemplation and optimism, producing songs that are challenging yet life-affirming. The Gillies are an Americana, Folk singer/songwriter duo from SE London. Their music tells of love, loss, bittersweet and harsh realities, the distinctive sound of their acoustic guitars create an intense lonesome dark musical style.

Doors open 7.30 pm, music from 8.00 pm sharp. Nearest tube station Kings Cross, 7 minutes walk. Effortless tunefulness A spark of real grandeur. Mojo Magazine CANDIDATE are one of those accessible cult bands who belong to the people who know. They have been compared happily by critics to The Beta Band, The Go Betweens, Julian Cope, and the sacred trio of initialised groups: CSNY, XTC and REM. Long-term fan Stewart Lee described them as one of Britain's greatest psychedelic bands, and they have won album of the year plaudits, (Sunday Times, Rolling Stone, BBC Radio 2) without ever leaving cult status. Candidate provided the theme music for the long-running Johnny Vegas sitcom Ideal and gained widespread acclaim for their 2003 LP Nuada, an alt-universe soundtrack for seminal folk-horror film The Wicker Man, featuring folk legend Bert Jansch of Pentangle on guitar. They were invited to attend the 50th anniversary burning ritual at the original location, playing the part of the village band for the assembled fans, witches and locals. Their latest album, Point Clear, a richly textured bit of estuary psych, got across the board rave reviews, and may be their strongest set of songs yet. A superb band. One of the best in Britain. Stuart Maconie, BBC Radio 6 'Candidate are Britain's most tasteful, witty and thoughtful band. Stewart Lee, Sunday Times The best available bridge between lo-fi Americana and the woody thrum of archaic Britfolk. Q Magazine WATCH CANDIDATE: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=NZ18TprkXXI Simon Love on Simon Love: Imagine Randy Newman's epic storytelling filtered through the Britishness of Ray Davies, with music that veers from mid-60s pop and country to ELO, served up in a style that bears similarities with a sardonic post Britpop Jarvis Cocker. After imagining all that, please lower your expectations and you wont be disappointed by Simon Love. "Very good indeed" - Q Magazine "There's something uniquely British and wickedly funny going on here" - 4/5 Shindig! Magazine

Doors open 7.30 pm, music from 8.00 pm sharp. Nearest tube station Kings Cross, 7 minutes walk. Effortless tunefulness A spark of real grandeur. Mojo Magazine CANDIDATE are one of those accessible cult bands who belong to the people who know. They have been compared happily by critics to The Beta Band, The Go Betweens, Julian Cope, and the sacred trio of initialised groups: CSNY, XTC and REM. Long-term fan Stewart Lee described them as one of Britain's greatest psychedelic bands, and they have won album of the year plaudits, (Sunday Times, Rolling Stone, BBC Radio 2) without ever leaving cult status. Candidate provided the theme music for the long-running Johnny Vegas sitcom Ideal and gained widespread acclaim for their 2003 LP Nuada, an alt-universe soundtrack for seminal folk-horror film The Wicker Man, featuring folk legend Bert Jansch of Pentangle on guitar. They were invited to attend the 50th anniversary burning ritual at the original location, playing the part of the village band for the assembled fans, witches and locals. Their latest album, Point Clear, a richly textured bit of estuary psych, got across the board rave reviews, and may be their strongest set of songs yet. A superb band. One of the best in Britain. Stuart Maconie, BBC Radio 6 'Candidate are Britain's most tasteful, witty and thoughtful band. Stewart Lee, Sunday Times The best available bridge between lo-fi Americana and the woody thrum of archaic Britfolk. Q Magazine WATCH CANDIDATE: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=NZ18TprkXXI Simon Love on Simon Love: Imagine Randy Newman's epic storytelling filtered through the Britishness of Ray Davies, with music that veers from mid-60s pop and country to ELO, served up in a style that bears similarities with a sardonic post Britpop Jarvis Cocker. After imagining all that, please lower your expectations and you wont be disappointed by Simon Love. "Very good indeed" - Q Magazine "There's something uniquely British and wickedly funny going on here" - 4/5 Shindig! Magazine

This event is now sold out. there are still a small amount of tickets left for the thursday night show. Doors open 7.30 pm, music from 8.00 pm sharp. Nearest tube station Kings Cross, 7 minutes walk. Effortless tunefulness A spark of real grandeur. Mojo Magazine CANDIDATE are one of those accessible cult bands who belong to the people who know. They have been compared happily by critics to The Beta Band, The Go Betweens, Julian Cope, and the sacred trio of initialised groups: CSNY, XTC and REM. Long-term fan Stewart Lee described them as one of Britain's greatest psychedelic bands, and they have won album of the year plaudits, (Sunday Times, Rolling Stone, BBC Radio 2) without ever leaving cult status. Candidate provided the theme music for the long-running Johnny Vegas sitcom Ideal and gained widespread acclaim for their 2003 LP Nuada, an alt-universe soundtrack for seminal folk-horror film The Wicker Man, featuring folk legend Bert Jansch of Pentangle on guitar. They were invited to attend the 50th anniversary burning ritual at the original location, playing the part of the village band for the assembled fans, witches and locals. Their latest album, Point Clear, a richly textured bit of estuary psych, got across the board rave reviews, and may be their strongest set of songs yet. A superb band. One of the best in Britain. Stuart Maconie, BBC Radio 6 'Candidate are Britain's most tasteful, witty and thoughtful band. Stewart Lee, Sunday Times The best available bridge between lo-fi Americana and the woody thrum of archaic Britfolk. Q Magazine WATCH CANDIDATE: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=NZ18TprkXXI Simon Love on Simon Love: Imagine Randy Newman's epic storytelling filtered through the Britishness of Ray Davies, with music that veers from mid-60s pop and country to ELO, served up in a style that bears similarities with a sardonic post Britpop Jarvis Cocker. After imagining all that, please lower your expectations and you wont be disappointed by Simon Love. "Very good indeed" - Q Magazine "There's something uniquely British and wickedly funny going on here" - 4/5 Shindig! Magazine

Author and musician Tom Kitching is touring his book and album, Where There's Brass, with a special storytelling and music concert tour. Documenting six months living in the London waterways community, making the long journey across England from Manchester on a traditional narrowboat built in 1937, Where There's Brass tells the story of the contemporary London waterways; a floating slum at worst, a bohemian, alternative, vibrant community at best. It is a love letter to the waterways, and a rallying cry for what they can be in the future. Stories old and new interwoven with a specially composed suite of music, underpinned by Tom's long term accompanist, the brilliant Nordic mandola player Marit Fält. This tour builds on the success of his previous work, most recently Seasons of Change, the stories and music from 18 months busking around England. Im devouring the book, not just reading it. The lad is one of the best fiddlers Ive ever heard he breathes life into the tunes. I didnt know he was also a very fine writer indeed. Ive been a sucker for these books about these islands. Busking for his keep, with his feet on the pavement of the high streets and his hand sending music into the air, Tom is a wise and witty guide to England pre-Covid19. Mike Harding, on Seasons of Change. Tom's debut solo album Interloper was listed at #6 in the Sunday Express albums of the year 2015. There are dozens of folk violinists, but few with the attack, passion, and ingenuity of Tom Kitching. The most beautiful instrumental playing of the year.

Author and musician Tom Kitching is touring his book and album, ‘Where There’s Brass’, with a special storytelling and music concert tour. Documenting six months living in the London waterways community, making the long journey across England from Manchester on a traditional narrowboat built in 1937, ‘Where There’s Brass’ tells the story of the contemporary London waterways; a floating slum at worst, a bohemian, alternative, vibrant community at best. It is a love letter to the waterways, and a rallying cry for what they can be in the future. Stories old and new interwoven with a specially composed suite of music, underpinned by Tom’s long term accompanist, the brilliant Nordic mandola player Marit Fält. This tour builds on the success of his previous work, most recently ‘Seasons of Change’, the stories and music from 18 months busking around England. “I’m devouring the book, not just reading it. The lad is one of the best fiddlers I’ve ever heard - he breathes life into the tunes. I didn’t know he was also a very fine writer indeed. I’ve been a sucker for these books about these islands. Busking for his keep, with his feet on the pavement of the high streets and his hand sending music into the air, Tom is a wise and witty guide to England pre-Covid19.” - Mike Harding, on Seasons of Change. Tom’s debut solo album ‘Interloper’ was listed at #6 in the Sunday Express albums of the year 2015. “There are dozens of folk violinists, but few with the attack, passion, and ingenuity of Tom Kitching. The most beautiful instrumental playing of the year.“

Sam Browse is a London (formerly Sheffield) based singer/song-writer and multi-instrumentalist. He sings folk and protest songs counting Roy Bailey and Tony Benn amongst his greatest influence. Drawing on a folk canon of rakish werewolves, gender-fluid drummers, and inappropriately amorous kings - alongside sounds sampled from Soho to the RVT - his latest EP, Wanton Will, is a love letter to queer London. A - sort of? - newcomer to the capital’s folk music scene, we hope you enjoy him as much as we do. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Catch The Sparrow (singer-songwriter Suze Terwisscha van Scheltinga) initially studied to be a jazz vocalist before her love for folk music brought her to the North East of England. She quickly became a fixture on the Newcastle folk scene, performing extensively throughout the region before relocating to London in 2024. A natural storyteller with a keen ear for captivating melodies, her songs effortlessly cross boundaries of style and genre to create a sound that is uniquely her own. As she taps into folk ballads and Fairytales, she introduces a colourful cast of scorned wives, sheltered princesses, free-spirited poets, and crossdressing adventurers, shedding a new light on timeless tales. “...elaborate, fairy-like ballads on a bed of piano sounds ... with the violin seeking its own mercurial way throughout.” - New Folk Sounds

Songwriter, guitarist, and the compelling frontwoman of alt folk rock band Bruise, Isobel Jane Kimberley has long been a distinctive voice on the UK music scene. With nine appearances at Glastonbury Festival, five critically acclaimed albums, and a dedicated underground following, she has built a reputation for fiercely original songwriting and emotionally resonant performance. In recent years, Isobel made a seamless transition into the world of traditional folk, forming the award-winning duo The Kimberleys, further cementing her status as a boundary-pushing artist with deep roots in British musical heritage. Now, she steps out under her own name for the very first time. Her debut solo release, the Broken Bowl EP, is a deeply personal and beautifully crafted collection, written and produced by Isobel Jane Kimberley

This project brings together folk music from many corners of Greece and the near surrounding areas of the Mediterranean basin. Music that mirrors the natural elements in its environment - from the echoes of the mountains, the singing of the birds, the sound of the waves, and the rhythms of rural and metropolitan life. Balkan and mediterranean sound is a collective expression of happiness and despair, songs written for the recollection of epic stories, mundane moments, life, love and death. Rhythms that correspond to dances - communal circle dances of the villages, or the more urban and coy tsifteteli and karsilamas dances. Much of it is authorless and enjoyed either in solitude or in intimate and grand festivities. With oud, violin, guitar and voice...let the music take you on a journey from the mountains of the Balkan north to mainland Greece, through the islands of the Aegean and across to Asia Minor! Musicians: Glykeria Kissa, Vocals Ismini Mouzakiti, Violin Nikolaos Palamidas, Oud Vasileios Voulgaropoulos, Guitar