A night of music and conversation... songs in process and conversations about the creative process and life on the road. This month featuring Sam Grassie and Cian Nugent
A one-off intimate solo show from band frontman John Patrick Elliott ... "Bold and different…Joni Mitchell, Roy Harper, a touch of Radiohead….stretches boundaries." The Guardian ... "Stunning…if Nick Cave were a small man from Yorkshire and sang his anxiety dreams in falsetto, it would sound something like this." The Line of Best Fit
Stripped back acoustic set with diverse and intricate guitar melodies; poetic lyrics contrast day to day life and love with darker observations on the state of the world
Celebrates the early piano trio line up featuring rhythm guitar in place of drums, united by a joint love for the trios of Oscar Peterson, Nat ‘King’ Cole trio and Art Tatum
From gritty re-imaginings of English, Swedish and American tunes to delicate compositions and ethereal improvisations, their spiralling melodies feel like secrets whispered in the dark.
Renowned folk singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player who gained fame as an original member of the award-winning folk big band Bellowhead, along with The Cartographers, presenting a powerful blend of traditional folk and contemporary sounds, with Rachael's stunning voice and instrumental skills leading the line
Top piano player whose repertoire covers the stride and barrelhouse piano styles of the 1920s, through to the great New Orleans piano players like Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, and Dr. John.
Singer songwriter, virtuoso violinist, pianist and guitarist from Dunbar, Scotland. The Sunday Times said in the past ‘a beautiful album that has Mercury Prize written all over it’, the Telegraph said ‘etheral singer songwriting’.
"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 don’t skimp on the infectiousness...” Saving Country Music
The music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli... Joined monthly by some of the best gypsy jazz musicians from across Europe, come for an evening of improvisation and surprises!
Multi Instrumentalist, composer, producer best known for being the live bass player in Damon Albarn’s animated, multi-media band Gorillaz presents his own music bringing a mix of 60s pop, bossa nova, Afrobeat grooves and shimmering 80s melancholy
"The Gently sardonic, arch wordplay and country-rock twang recall Nick Lowe." UNCUT / “Jerry Leger has that spark in him that all the great songwriters have. He's the real deal.” Ron Sexsmith
Venerated singer & songwriter of worldwide hits on tour with the celebrated multi-instrumentalist Julian Littman “Charlie Dore is one of this country’s finest songwriters, a poet with the keenest of eyes” Americana UK
A sucker for folk, blues, rock and country music, Browning’s musical journey has taken him far and wide, across the UK and Europe and on to the United States
An exciting double bill from a Folk and Americana artist with electric vocals and refined guitar skills, and an Alt-Country band with "extremely fine harmonies"
Laura Wilkie is a Fiddle player from Tain in the Highlands of Scotland. Her latest project ‘Vent’ is centred around ancient women’s work songs – Waulking songs.
Lush, hypnotic arrangements, with writing as raw and vulnerable as it gets: confronting everything from religion and trauma to body image and motherhood with unflinching honesty
New Roots presents roots troubadour and Christy Moore affiliate Rob Corcoran with his full 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
"A Beguiling Soulfulness" Jazz Times / "Miss Dubé, the first British recipient of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Award, has a voice of the purest gold." Jazz In Reading, 2019
“Bluegrass, old-time, skiffle, jug band ... stir them up vigorously, throwing in elements of zany vaudeville, add some unpredictable tics, then stand back and watch Special Ed & the Shortbus go.” The Edinburgh Scotsman
“massively entertaining... If you think blues can't be done on a banjo or ukulele, think again" Blues Matters / “Genuinely good-time music from ukulele stalwart, who also plays a mean banjo” fRoots
US artist with a “jaw-droppingly effortless” guitar style, a voice “like chocolate,” and a vast and varied repertoire of both original and interpreted songs
Celebrates the early piano trio line up featuring rhythm guitar in place of drums, united by a joint love for the trios of Oscar Peterson, Nat ‘King’ Cole trio and Art Tatum
“Austin Stambaugh is the best flatpicking songwriter you’ve never heard of, and I’ll stand on Steve Earle’s coffee table in my Redwing boots and say it.” Folk singer Tim Easton
An evening of music with folk singer-songwriter, who's music is inspired by the weird and wonderful quirky stories in our world and her deep and curious imagination
With songs that explore life's murky corners and shadowy characters, de la Cour's music occupies the intersection between gothic Americana and dark, gritty folk.
"…an incredibly talented singer-songwriter and his song ‘Stonemason’ is one of the best I’ve ever heard" Miriam O’Callaghan (RTE Radio 1) / "…the weight of personal experience and reflection makes it a masterpiece, in the true sense of the word" Irish Music Magazine
Dynamic quartet performing a wide sweep of Argentinian tango music, ranging from golden era of the 1920s and '30s, through to the tango nuevo masterpieces of Piazzolla as well as original music
Special singer-songwriter double bill featuring two outstanding talents from both sides of the pond... Mean Mary who has “the voice of a ragged Angel combined with the banjo playing of the Devil” + Rebecca Hollweg of whom Uncut said "Carole King couldn't have written a better pop song'"
With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins.
The veteran old time traditional English deathfolk blues, and psych-folk musician mixes a huge variety of songs from his lengthy career with fascinating anecdotes.
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, with a lyrical content demonstrating the writer’s acerbic wit and attention to detail and compounds his experience navigating modern society and fallen dreams
Free spirited violinist and singer-songwriter brings her unique Mediterranean and Eastern European jazz style, blended with poignant and emotive lyrics
“there are vast emotional reserves at work reminiscent of the great Tim Buckley” The Independent / "Nothing really prepares you for Sam Brookes ... he is a national treasure" Folk Radio
This group of friends reimagines traditional folk music with upbeat, punk-inspired arrangements and haunting ballads, blending humor, melancholy, and energy in their unique style.
Bringing swing to the forefront with elements of blues, country and chamber jazz, this trio led by rising star clarinettist Giulia Marro's first outing is not one to be missed!
‘Sam Carter is a brilliant guitarist and songwriter who combines the observational with social comment and personal reflection’ Songlines / ‘A singer who can hold the audience spellbound all by himself’ R2
The music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli... Joined monthly by some of the best gypsy jazz musicians from across Europe, come for an evening of improvisation and surprises!
New Roots presents alt-folk band Paper Fence, merging jazz elements with the darker side of roots & country into their own atmospheric, cinematic sound.
Welsh singer influenced by the artistry and the expression of intuitive solo voices like Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake and Adrienne Lenker, who combines honest lyricism with mesmerising musical hooks and patterns... “Her rich voice flows like deep water” Songlines
Though they grew up half a world apart, multi-award-winning songwriters Catherine MacLellan (Prince Edward Island, Canada) and Lucy Farrell (Kent, England) connect through the quiet brilliance of their songcraft and the warm clarity of their delivery.
Celebrates the early piano trio line up featuring rhythm guitar in place of drums, united by a joint love for the trios of Oscar Peterson, Nat ‘King’ Cole trio and Art Tatum
New Roots presents Louis Brennan with full band. ‘A master storyteller with a voice like rolling thunder’ (GQ Magazine) / 'life-affirming' Americana UK.
Special double bill featuring solo set from frontman of the cult Independent Music Award-winning New York band, Spottiswoode & His Enemies, plus acclaimed US singer-songwriter Kenny White
An eclectic mix of swinging blues from the 20s-50s... "Excellent band...her smoky/laid-back voice does the risqué blues-with-soul stuff with a vengeance." (Blues in the South)
"Saxophonist Sam Braysher is like a breath of fresh air. He has an alto sound that doesn’t sound like anyone else, and is a throwback to the classic jazz of the 1950s with a contemporary twist". Jazz Views / "I can’t think of another alto saxophonist with a sound quite like Sam Braysher’s” **** Dave Gelly, The Observer
‘Gorgeous..beautiful, positive and amazing. Ace!’ Lauren Laverne / 'I love it so much, melodic, heartfelt, gentle. well-observed, beautifully sung' Mark Radcliffe
Beautiful minimalistic yet rich arrangements that blur the boundaries between indie rock, Scottish folk, and Americana. Expect a fine spartan rusticana performance of the Jason Molina/Jeff Tweedy school.
A rhythmic, textured sound with nuanced fiddle-cello interplay, complemented with vocal harmonies and lively stepdancing, they bring life and fire into original tunes, and high-energy repertoire from Scotland, Ireland, North America, and Scandinavia.
Celebrating the release of her beguiling self-titled debut album; containing tales of love, loss, hope, relationships and womanhood, the album is both an exorcism of torment and an invitation to feeling only what is good
Jazz banjo extraordinaire a collection of original rags and novelty tunes in the style of 1920s jazz and dance music, as well a smattering of classic tunes from the era.
British indie folk group with a timeless and original sound. Songs which are intimate and uplifting, carried by soulful strings, sophisticated songwriting and three-part harmonies
Inspired by iconic dive bar country artists like Waylon Jennings, as well as the California ‘Bakersfield sound’ (pioneered by Merle Haggard and Buck Owens), Virginia Dirt's songwriting is loaded with joy, witty humour and despair, and has seen her compared to the likes of Jimmy Webb.
Raised on American Roots music in East Tennessee, Daniel Kimbro is a multi GRAMMY-nominated musician with more than 20 years of experience performing, recording, and writing Roots music.
BLÁNID’s hauntingly powerful voice and confessional, folk-infused songwriting style have been causing a stir in her native Ireland and beyond... “well on her way to stardom” (Earmilk)
An innovative interpretation of American Old-Time tradition, blending roots material with fresh arrangements and original compositions.... “Beautiful old-time inspired music” Cerys Mathews, BBC 6Music
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.
Exploring the world of New Orleans music and more with just double bass and piano. Dai Price's voice is "an instrument capable of dark forcefulness and languid tenderness, conjuring up the mercurial spirit of a young, full-throated Alex Chilton." (Songline
The music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli... Joined monthly by some of the best gypsy jazz musicians from across Europe, come for an evening of improvisation and surprises!
A group of musicians brought together by a love of the music that came out of New Orleans via Cosimo Matassa's studios in the 1950s, the band has developed its own unique sound, which incorporates 50s RnB, jazz, soul, mambo, ballads and much more.
Greekscapes explores the soulful journeys of Rebetiko, the music of migration, passion, and resilience, as it travelled across oceans and found new homes in the Greek diaspora communities of the US, UK, and Australia.
New Roots presents award-winning composer/ singer-songwriter Paul Mosley and friends. 'What a voice' Jools Holland / 'This is great modern folk writing' 4 stars R2 Magazine
“In a world where there’s no shortage of fine female singer-songwriters, make no mistake, de Ridder’s up there with the best of them” - Acoustic Magazine UK
Celebrates the early piano trio line up featuring rhythm guitar in place of drums, united by a joint love for the trios of Oscar Peterson, Nat ‘King’ Cole trio and Art Tatum
ZT, the hammered dulcimer player compared to Hendrix, and the ever-regenerating Whitehouse weave spoken word, song and virtuoso playing to create impactful (often improvised) pieces with a belief in the healing power of music at its core.
"If there is a better New Orleans-style pianist in the UK than the outrageously talented Dale Storr, please point me in his or her direction because he or she must be very, very special" ~ Blues In Britain magazine
Seth Tabatznik emerges as a debut folk and medicine musician, weaving soulful harmonies with heartfelt lyrics to create a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern storytelling.
A huge repertoire of self penned songs and music by their heroes - Tom Waits, Nina Simone, Bonnie Rait and the Jazz & Blues singers from the early 20th century, this show is an intimate window into the eclectic world of these two award winning musicians.
Celebrating the journey of the sinuous rhythms of Argentinian Tango music from the steamy nightclubs of Buenos Aires to the cool shades of the Finnish pinewoods...
In this exciting double bill, an innovative singer-songwriter & astonishing guitar player shares the stage with a band that deftly balances Southern songwriting shine and nostalgia-fueled anthems
Singer-songwriter with a unique sound that marries storytelling with modern, introspective lyricism, drawing listeners into a space of reflection and serenity
Heartbreak, joy and everything in-between... soulful voices, country beats, lightning mandolin, fiddle and banjo, virtuosic trumpet playing and three part harmonies galore!
A special tribute show featuring the songs of Derroll Adams with stories and anecdotes from those that knew him including Arlo Guthrie, Happy Traum, Wizz Jones and more
A folk/Americana band from Moseley Birmingham, renowned for their energetic and joyous live shows with a sound that “Fits in amongst peers like… Fleet Foxes, …Fairport Convention… Crosby Stills Nash and Young."
A hot & heavy, stamp-your-feet-and-dance, savage Voodoo rhythm ‘n’ blues duo! With Congo Faith Healers frontman Sonny West at the helm, “These guys really rock!” Ronnie Wood
DUEA’s music has its roots in traditional melodies, but takes off with original songs for two violins, contaminated by international folk and a pinch of electronics.
Violinist, multi-instrumentalist, ethnomusicologist and composer prepares her first ever solo performances in the UK this year: a rare opportunity not to be missed!
The world’s first “alt-bluegrass” act... demonstrating the power of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and doghouse bass when matched with four-part harmonies and memorable melodies!
Singer-songwriter and fingerpicker extraordinaire, combines a style of songwriting influenced by Bob Dylan and Hank Williams Sr., with a guitar style inspired by Mississippi John Hurt and Doc Watson
“...a gritty, rootsy mélange full of sweeping licks, pumping bass lines and tasty harmonies, successfully blending a modern country twang with rollicking bluegrass.” – Steve Harvey, editor, Acoustic Magazine