Singaround: Informal, unplugged song circle

Sun 31 Mar 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Another of our popular singaround evenings. Expect anything from sea shanties to psychedelia, with a mix of original songs, traditional songs and covers of well known and less known songs. Some performers will take requests on the night. If you fancy a go at singing in public, then this is the place to start. If […]

Emily Portman & Rob Harbron + Kirsty McLachlan

Sun 24 Mar 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Emily Portman & Rob Harbron both have award-winning reputations as performers, composers and recording artists. Now they have formed an inspired collaboration in which they delve into English folk traditions, creating a boldly exposed and intricately woven contemporary folk sound. Emily (voice, banjo & piano) is best known as an original songwriter and for her […]

St Patrick’s Day Special: Linda Moylan

Sun 17 Mar 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Linda Moylan is a London-based, Irish-born singer-songwriter. Originally hailing from Waterford, Linda’s family migrated to England in 1980s. A natural singer, songwriter and storyteller, her songs explore a wide array of themes from forgotten stories to her experiences of growing up in a tough Irish household near the East End of London docks. Her 2018 […]

Martin Simpson

Sun 10 Mar 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm – “Martin Simpson has transcended borders and oceans to quietly become a superb storyteller and musician of great depth and unquestionable taste.” Stephen Fearing The remarkable intimate solo performances Martin gives go from strength to strength – every gig is a masterclass. He travels the length and breadth of the UK and beyond, giving rapt audiences passion, […]

A Double Duo-Bill: The Gillies + Milton Hide

Sun 03 Mar 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm – We follow two solo artists on one bill with two duos on one bill… The Gillies are an Americana, Folk singer/songwriter duo from SE London. Their music tells of love, loss, bittersweet and harsh realities, while the distinctive sound of their acoustic guitars create an intense lonesome dark musical style. “Music for your graveside” is […]

Singaround: bring a song or two, join in, or just come and listen!

Sun 25 Feb 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Another of our popular singaround evenings. Expect anything from sea shanties to psychedelia, with a mix of original songs, traditional songs and covers of well known and less known songs. Some performers will take requests on the night. If you fancy a go at singing in public, then this is the place to start. If […]

Double Bill: Malcolm MacWatt + Paula Ryan

Sun 18 Feb 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm – A special opportunity to revisit two artists who have appeared as support acts recently and we had to bring back as soon as possible. Paula Ryan was l born and bred in Tipperary, Ireland. Her powerful, insightful songs are inspired by the lyricism and musical passion of her Irish roots and driven by the funky […]

Kim Lowings and The Greenwood

Sun 04 Feb 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Kim Lowings and The Greenwood have firmly rooted themselves into the British folk scene with their fresh approach to traditional folksong. Their sound is “punchy and authentic” (Mike Harding) and cleverly combines original songs with familiar traditional tales highlighting the continued relevance of tradition today. Singer-songwriter Kim Lowings heads up the four piece with a […]