A distinctive sound that fuses inspiration from across the Diaspora, from Congo folk music and traditional African rhythms to dub-reggae, jazz, soul and hip-hop

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

Award-winning Virginia/North Carolina musicians whose powerful performance ranges from traditional Appalachian fiddle-banjo tunes to heartfelt original songs.  

Compared to the Go-Betweens and the Beta Band, Stewart Lee favourites Candidate have been described by Q Magazine as ‘the bridge between lo-fi Americana and archaic Britfolk.’ Support comes from 'national treasure' (The Guardian) Steven Adams (The Broken Family Band)

One of the most exciting, virtuosic and entertaining young bands working on the British Folk scene... taking influence from Folk, Bluegrass, Country and Western Swing!

TALENTBANQ presents... Heartfelt, thoughtful, and rebelliously vulnerable lyrics

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

Infectious and energetic take on Old-Time Appalachian Folk Music and Bluegrass. Expect fiery fiddle tunes and songs backed up by a driving rhythm section of guitar and banjo!

London's premier traditional bluegrass band, paying tribute to the American string bands of the 1940s and '50s.

Soulful originals and hard-driving bluegrass and country classics.

Women’s empowerment inspired album, moving effortlessly through baroque pop, indie and soul, telling tales of sisterhood, survival and aging

Extraordinary duo celebrate the release of their album

Western Swing music featuring sweet country crooning, harmony twin fiddles and hot jazz solos

"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

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

“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