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 intimate, curated and community-based night of folk music aiming to celebrate the best upcoming folk artists London has to offer

"…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

The vintage sounds of America with deep Sousaphone Brass grooves, intricate string picking and virtuosic harmonica & washboard.

“She reduces women and children to tears - in a good way…” The Guardian / “…and grown men.” Tom Besford, English Folk Expo

The authentic sounds of 1920's and 30's America - Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime - with a twist!

Award-winning jazz / blues artist

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'"

A concert dedicated to João Gilberto - the "father of Bossa Nova”

One of the hardest-working and most sought-after artists on the acoustic scene.

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.

Two incredible singer-songwriters share the stage in this TALENTBANQ double bill

Singer songwriter plays from his brand new EP / "The best song Leonard Cohen never wrote" Martyn Ware ( Heaven 17, Human League Tina Turner)

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.

Deep and soulful singer songwriter... Tenderness dances with yearning in a voice that comes straight from the heart

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

“dynamic hybrid jazz-meets-classical project that explores tango, bossa nova, pop, jazz and world sounds via violin, cello and percussion.” – Time Out

1920s and 30s jazz and blues

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.

British Blues band bring songs built on spellbinding guitar riffs, driving bass lines, wailing harmonica and passionate vocals

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!

Greek Rebetiko... a series of songs from a selection of the greatest Greek composers...

‘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!

An evening of Mesapotamian and Anatolian fusion

‘Hers is a name to watch’- Folking 

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

Award-winnning Welsh artist brings a candid and affecting collection of songs, spanning wide-open Americana to 60s-influenced folk ballads

New Senegalese 4-piece... "Like an African version of Jamaica's Sly & Robbie..." Songlines

One of the UK's leading interpreters of the Great American Songbook, specialising in show tunes and song from the Swing-Era

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)

Songs that travel the map of US Soul, R&B and Gospel, drawing inspiration from the sounds of Chicago, New Orleans and Memphis in the 60s and 70s

Canadian singer-songwriter with a spellbinding voice, with songs that blur the lines between intimate memoir and compelling, semi-fictional narratives

"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 

“World class vocalist. Jack Badcock has a perfect ballad singers voice.” (Froots) ... “Subtle guitar...Exquisitely modulated vocals” (The Scotsman)

‘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.

“Utterly spellbinding” The Times / “The next British blues guitar hero” The Guardian

TALENTBANQ presents... singer-songwriter with a totally unique alchemy of soul-baring lyricism and a fearless stage presence

The offspring of Canadian Folk Music Award nominated artists, Lindsay Arnold and Mike Davis

Jazzy Folk group from the foothills of Southern California brings a unique blend of swingin' jazzy melodies, catchy songs and infectious energy

Join stunning jazz vocalist Deborah Carew and her trio for a night of early Jazz. Duke Ellington, Chick Webb, Fats Waller and more.

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.

Three times winner of ‘UK Blues Harmonica Player of the year’, Errol Linton plays eclectic British blues, but with a nod to his Caribbean heritage.

A rich tapestry of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues and Brazilian Choro, New York Stride and French Musette with a Tango or two thrown in for good measure.

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

Two of Camden’s beloved performers bring 70s-folk-revival-meets-digital-synthesis-meets-punk, taking you from New York City, to Stonehenge, to Camden on the final show of their tour

A performer based in the Canadian prairies who cut his rock & roll teeth in the early 2000’s

Two talented artists share the stage in this intimate double bill

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.

A deep delve into the rich tapestry of the Great American Songbook, transporting listeners to a bygone era.

A collective, dedicated to showcasing and fostering the bluegrass scene in the capital!

Jazz, blues, rock and gypsy incorporated into a unique sound... “The bastard son of Tom Waits and Cab Calloway”