TALENTBANQ presents... Nashville-born songwriter and a rising talent in London’s indie folk scene

“Shades of Simon & Garfunkel”. – Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2) / “A special weave of voice and harmony.. Impressive..” – Robert Plant

Join London-based jazz violinist Matt Holborn and his trio for a night of swing and straight-ahead jazz

An acoustic fusion trio that create and perform music inspired by world folk culture, nature, stories and personal experiences.

"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

Two of the finest innovators within their own country’s traditional music culture, turn a lockdown collaboration into a new and exciting live act

"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

Greek rebetiko music from the 1920's to 1950's

Authentic Vintage Gospel infused Rhythm and Blues

“Excellent musicians, beautiful harmonies and a fresh approach to traditional music” FATEA Magazine ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Irrepressible roots stompers weave an unsteady course between blues and old-time, back-porch folk and primitive rockabilly

“Laura’s songs are full of fun, mischievousness, mythology and hope. ” Cambridge Folk Club

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

Traditional Gypsy and Eastern European tunes shot through with searing jazz improvisation...

Award-winning guitar duo, who play energetic instrumental flamenco and rumba-based music

“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

“One of the truly pioneering acts in folk music” FRUK ****

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

Sun-shiny songs thriving on dark themes behind irresistible rhythms.

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

Austin singer-songwriter returns with a rare and intimate solo performance to celebrate the release of newly-penned songs

“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