Waterloo Ceilidhs – featuring Hekety – Friday 25th April Postponed
St John’s Waterloo
Join us for a wonderful evening of dancing at the next instalment of our ceilidh series in the magnificent St John’s Waterloo… with the amazing Sheffield-based band Hekety! More details
The Em Risley Band – Saturday 26th April
Green Note, Camden
Matinee Show
with support from George Brandon
Sheffield based singer songwriter Em Risley is frequently likened to Joni Mitchell, her folk influences shine through but with individuality from the uniqueness of her voice. More details
Kelvin Davies & Chloe Turner – Sunday 4th May
Aces & Eights, Tufnell Park
Kelvin Davies & Chloe Turner are rooted in beautifully harmonised voices and intricate guitar work. More details
Elliott Morris – Monday 5th May
Green Note, Camden
Elliott Morris has a formidable reputation as one of the hardest-working and most sought-after artists on the acoustic scene. More details
Leveret – Tuesday 6th May
St Clement’s Church, Finsbury
Leveret is a unique collaboration between three of England’s finest folk musicians. Andy Cutting (button accordion), Sam Sweeney (fiddle) and Rob Harbron (concertina) are each regarded as exceptional performers and masters of their instruments More details
Eve Goodman – Tuesday 13th May
Green Note, Camden
Influenced by the artistry and the expression of intuitive solo voices like Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake and Adrienne Lenker, Eve Goodman combines honest lyricism with mesmerising musical hooks and patterns. More details
Kathleen O’Sullivan, Jacquelyn Hynes and Andrew Warminger – Thursday 15th May
Soho Folk and Blues, Soho
A night of the finest Traditional Song and Music More details
Lou and Leo – Friday 16th May
The Harrison, Kings Cross
Lou and Leo combine their own songs of love, anger, social injustice and women’s lives with their own re workings of traditional Folk songs, Americana and other selected interpretations . More details
Stew Simpson and Emma Scarr – Saturday 17th May
St Pauls Church, Camden Square
Join us in the idyllic settings of St Paul’s Church gardens for an evening of song with Stew Simpson and Emma Scarr More
Duo Compass and Elye Cuthbertson – Sunday 18th May
The Harrison, Kings Cross
Compass Duo are a folk duo from Estonia and the U.K., finding links between the Nordic-Baltic region and the British Isles through their tunes and songs. …Elye Cuthbertson is bringing a new sound to the folk scene with his unique approach to the melodeon. Elye has been immersing himself in English folk music for 10 years under the guidance of some of the finest teachers of the tradition. More details
Jack Badcock – Monday 19th May
Green Note, Camden
Jack Badcock is a singer whose solo material reveals an astute songcraft exploring enormously wide ranging subjects delivered with a musical sensitivity clearly influenced by American folk, funk and soul music as much as the traditional music of Britain and Ireland and all served with a healthy dose of storytelling and humour. More details
Eliza Marshall solo – Tuesday 20th May
The Harrison, Kings Cross
Step into a rich world of sound with acclaimed flautist and composer Eliza Marshall, as she brings her debut solo EP New Birth to life in the intimate setting of The Harrison. More details
Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira – Saturday 24th May
Matinee Show
Green Note, Camden
Joining forces in Glasgow in 2018, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira were already two well-established musicians, who found together a kindred musical spirit. More details
Dave Kelly – Wednesday 28th May
Soho Folk and Blues, Soho
Dave is a true legend of British Blues having been a leading light on the scene since becoming lead singer and guitarist with the John Dummer Blues Band in the late Sixties . More details
Bella Hardy – Thursday 29th May
Water Rats, Kings Cross
Bella Hardy, the inimitable voice of modern folk, established her reputation as a songwriter when her first original composition Three Black Feathers earned a BBC Folk Award nomination in 2008. More details
Waterloo Ceilidhs – featuring Out of Hand – Saturday 31st May
St John’s Waterloo
Join us for a wonderful evening of dancing at the next instalment of our ceilidh series in the magnificent St John’s Waterloo… with the exciting band Out of Hand! More details
BLÁNID – Sunday 1st June – Matinee Show
Green Note, Camden
With a distinctive songwriting style and a voice that demands to be heard, Irish singer-songwriter BLÁNID has been recognised as a rising talent industry-wide across the UK and Ireland. More details
Mariia Petrovska – Sunday 1st June
The Harrison, Kings Cross
“Mariia Petrovska is a charismatic bandura player and singer, and one of the rising stars of Ukrainian music. More details
Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe & Daniel Quayle – Monday 2nd June
Green Note, Camden
Combining the rich traditions of the Isle of Man with the varied sounds of synth pop and Eurofolk, Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe & Daniel Quayle have forged a sound that is both dramatic and compelling. More details
Sonny Brazil – Saturday 7th June
St Pauls Church, Camden Square
Join us in the idyllic settings of St Paul’s Church gardens for an evening of folk song with Sonny Brazil More details
The Albaidar Duo – Sunday 8th June
Aces & Eights, Tufnell Park
The Albaidar Duo will take audiences on a journey through the rich traditions of Arab folk and classical music, with a special focus on Syria, where both musicians have their roots. More details
Odette Michell Album Launch with Special Guests Phil Beer & Stu Hanna – Wednesday 11th June
Heath Street Baptist Church, Hampstead
Odette Michell will be releasing her much-anticipated second studio album ‘The Queen of the Lowlands’ with a very special limited capacity album launch at Heath Street Baptist Church, London on the 11th June. More details
Steve Ashley – Thursday 12th June
Cuts, Soho
Steve Ashley has long been regarded as one of British folk’s finest singer-songwriters. His reputation for writing contemporary songs inspired by the English Tradition was established in 1974 with his innovative debut album, Stroll On. More details
Johnny Campbell – Monday 16th June
Support from Hafren
Green Note, Camden
Johnny Campbell emerged onto the UK folk scene writing self-penned material and delving deep into Northern English folk song and story. More details
Owen Spafford – Saturday 21st June
St Pauls Church, Camden Square
Join us in the idyllic settings of St Paul’s Church gardens for an evening of the finest fiddle tunes with Owen Spafford with support More
Golden Shoals – Sunday 22nd June
Aces & Eights, Tufnell Park
Golden Shoals is a fiddle and guitar duo with a “rousing old-time-style music that’s fueled by acerbic modern-day wit” More details
Clementine Lovell Album Launch – Tuesday 24th June
Water Rats, Kings Cross
After a run of sell out London shows, Clementine Lovell will be launching her debut album Westbound. A very special evening of music and guest appearances, sharing her magical voice, fine musicianship and song writing skill with characteristic warmth and storytelling. More details
Bal De Bourdon – Sunday 29th June
Aces & Eights, Tufnell Park
Bal de Bourdon is a London-based band performing music from France, the Channel Islands and Cornwall, with a penchant for songs rich in melody, harmony and drama. More details
Jennifer Lee Ridley – Monday 30th June
Green Note, Camden
Emotive songstress, Jennifer Lee Ridley passionately uses influences of a Romantic folk nature to create poignant and touching music. More details
La Nouvelle Musique – Monday 7th July
Green Note, Camden
This London based Psyche – Folk duo duo mix elements of Folktronica with a vocal style that falls somewhere between Siouxsie Sioux and Trish Keenan of Broadcast. More details
Sophie Crawford and Tog Fàire – Saturday 12th July
St Paul’s Church, Camden Square
A night of the finest folk song and music in the settings of an intimate Church Garden More details
Ross and The Hailstones – Thursday 24th July
Soho Folk and Blues, Soho
Ross and the Hailstones are a South East London based trio playing a blend of original and traditional material More details
DUEA – Monday 4th August
Green Note, Camden
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. More details
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman – Monday 11th August
Green Note, Camden
Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. More details
Lost Revellers – Saturday 23rd August
St Pauls Church, Camden Square
Join us in the idyllic settings of St Paul’s Church gardens for an evening of Gypsy jazz, tango, celtic and Eastern-European folk with Lost Revellers More details
Anna Rheingans – Monday 1st September
Green Note, Camden
Anna Rheingans is preparing her first ever solo performances in the UK this year,…. Best known for her work as part of duo The Rheingans Sisters, she will take to the stage alone and share the brand new body of work she has been crafting. More details
Alex Hart – Saturday 6th September
Matinee Show
Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”. The south-west based singer/songwriter Alex Hart has just released ‘VISIONS’ her most exciting and anticipated album to date. More details
Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart – Wednesday 10th September
The Harrison, Kings Cross
Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart are a harpist and fiddle player based in the thriving traditional music scene in Glasgow. More details
Odette Michell and Craig Joiner – Monday 15th September
Green Note, Camden
Odette Michell is an award-winning British folk singer-songwriter, guitarist and bouzouki player
Craig Joiner’s songs are informed by experience, observation, vivid imagination and a desire to take his music “deeper into folk” More details
Suthering – Saturday 4th October
All Saints Church, Highgate
Evocative and distinctive, folk duo Suthering transport audiences with their exquisite vocal harmonies and their message of hope during hard times. More details
Jon Wilks – Monday 6th October
Green Note, Camden
Multi-talented Jon Wilks is a much-admired fingerpicking folk guitarist and singer in the Martin Carthy/Martin Simpson vein. More details
Liz Simcock – Monday 20th October
Green Note, Camden
Liz Simcock has been called one of the country’s finest female singer songwriters*. Her songs – often autobiographical and highly personal – are immediately accessible to audiences and injected with poetry, emotion and splashes of humour. More details
David Grubb – Sunday 2nd November
Green Note, Camden
David Grubb has become a sought-after musician, renowned for his ability to seamlessly blend musical styles. More details
Emily Maguire – Monday 3rd November
Green Note, Camden
With seven albums and five books to her name, British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and poet Emily Maguire is truly “a talent to be reckoned with” (RnR Magazine). More details
Ryan Young – Wednesday 5th November
Heath Street Baptist Church, Hampstead
Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music, receiving international praise for his spell-binding interpretations on the fiddle. More details
Ray Cooper – Sunday 9th November
The Harrison, Kings Cross
Ray Cooper, a.k.a. Chopper, is a story based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist living in
Sweden. More details
Ranagri – Tuesday 11th November
Water Rats, Kings Cross
Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England. More details