Drawing comparisons with Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, Canadian artist Lynn Hansen is know for her hard-living style of music, mixing gritty ballads with driving roots-tinged guitar

An intimate double bill

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

Extraordinary duo celebrate the release of their album

“Detta Kenzie is a singer of siren songs with a voice likely to lure the unsuspecting onto the rocks”  FATEA Magazine

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Vintage Rock'n'roll band from the UK with rich vocals, soulful grooves and soaring horns

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’.

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

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

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

“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 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.

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

A hauntingly beautiful and profoundly moving experience not to be missed... “Music for the soul” (Maverick Magazine)

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

Extraordinary blend of Americana, toe-tapping folk-jazz and soulful rock... "constantly delights and surprises...” ***** Americana in Technicolour

FolkAndRoots presents a double bill featuring 2 acts from the English folk scene

Soulful vocals, layered guitar and keys with electronic beats, jazz overtones and atmospheric soundscapes

“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)

Taking inspiration from the 1940's jazz of Billie, the blues grit of the Wolf, and the genre sidestepping of Waits... broken down roots music!

Em Risley is frequently likened to Joni Mitchell, her folk influences shine through but with individuality from the uniqueness of her voice

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

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 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

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

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'"

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

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.

‘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

‘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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Two talented artists share the stage in this intimate double bill

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.

One Scotland’s most innovative composers and musicians... “Challengingly exotic, oddball, multicultural, wayward and […] enthralling”  – MOJO 

“When you’ve caught your breath you’ll probably want to hear it all again” FolkWorld / “Very viable contenders on the world stage” Songlines Magazine

Multi-award-winning Melbourne contemporary folk outfit

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.

Folk and psych-rock stylings with a voice that's been compared to Roy Orbison and Bryan Ferry

A rich tapestry of lively Swedish polskas and Scottish reels, lilting French waltzes, toe-tapping klezmer, dazzling original tunes and more.

Incredible 1960's folk-pop troubadour with a 60 year career full of star-studded musical adventure

“A Modern-Day Billy Bragg” Tradfolk

“An ethereal voice, poetic phrase and storytelling” BBC Countryfile Magazine

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

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

TALENTBANQ presents... Acoustic pop singer-songwriter with her gorgeous folk-pop sound, catchy hooks and thoughtful and considered lyrics

An evening of original Blues, Country & Americana

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.

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

Texan singer-songwriter tours behind the release of her sophomore album, Everything Beautiful

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

Singer-songwriter with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller's sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock

Weaving together elements of 70s’ folk revival, piedmont blues, and country, to create an authentic Americana sound

Songs that look deep into the truth of life...

Renowned for his magnetic live performances and ‘direct-from-the-heart’ songs

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.

A one-man-soul-band, and poet

Violinist, multi-instrumentalist, ethnomusicologist and composer prepares her first ever solo performances in the UK this year: a rare opportunity not to be missed!

Critically acclaimed singer, lyricist and multi-instrumentalist explores perspectives on life, death, love and hardship...

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

Lyrics containing bouquets of optimism, delivered on melodies alternating between beguiling lightness and understated gravity

An energetic, foot-stomping four-piece, featuring fiddle, banjo, harmonica and harmonies, all powered by a driving doghouse bass

'Wondrous folk pop ballads' - Rolling Stone

“...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

...sorrowful harmonies, driving rhythms and break-neck fiddle to keep you dancing and sobbing into the night in equal measure

Vera Van Heeringen and Brooks Williams present “Song Roots,” a night of songs, stories and masterful guitar playing.

Fast-rising star on the U.K. Folk/Americana scene with a voice that “stops you in your tracks”

“Definitely a young artist worth watching.” - Morning Star