Al Lewis - London Christmas Show

Fri 30 OctDoors 19:00

Ella Spencer

Betsey Trotwood · London

Black Cat 🐈‍⬛ Music is proud to present….. Join Ella Spencer and her band for a Halloween-themed single release show for her new song 'Howlin' Wolf'! 'Howlin’ Wolf' is the new single from up-and-coming British-American singer-songwriter Ella Spencer, due for release on October 30th. Recorded and produced between The Panther Studio in Portland, Oregon and RYP Recordings, London with Jerry Joseph, Steve Drizos and Michael Smith and released on Right Track Records, this is Ella’s first release of the year ahead of her debut EP Pandora’s Box. Ella Spencer draws on her British-American heritage to create a fusion of Indie and Folk music. Accompanying herself live solo on guitar, piano and banjo or backed by her new band, Ella’s distinct voice and storytelling have earned her showcases at the UK’s Americana Week and internationally at Folk Alliance as well as festival appearances at The Long Road and Red Rooster festival, with her latest singles landing on BBC Introducing. Ella is set to release her debut EP Pandora’s Box in 2027, recorded at The Panther in Portland, Oregon with Jerry Joseph and Steve Drizos and produced by Michael Smith of RYP Recordings, London.

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Wed 4 NovDoors 19:30

Swell

Betsey Trotwood · London

Swell return to London for their first show here in over 16 years. It is safe to say no band sounds quite like Swell and two of the original members, Sean Kirkpatrick and John Dettman Lytle are hitting the road with two newer members Philippe Gunst and Tim Adams to tie in with the reissue of the band's mesmerizing second album ...Well? which was originally released on Beggars Banquet and Virgin records throughout Europe where they toured often including headline slots at Dingwalls and European festivals. Following the passing of David Freel Swell did a very successful European tour that found out a lot of fans still cared with Johan and Phillip from post punk band Fragment finishing off the line up. This will be the smallest London show the band has ever played.

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Sun 8 NovDoors 12:45

SE x EC1

Betsey Trotwood · London

Welcome one and all to the glorious sound of the Thames Delta, coming at you live and direct from Southend-on-Sea - albeit in the middle of London. First up, garage indie rockers Invaders give forth a sound that is made from 4 cups of estuary mud, a large measurement of swagger and a heavy helping of groove. After a nerve-calming pint or three, you’ll be ready for Permanent Firmament to take the stage - Southend alumni playing songs by the Cusack/Son Of Buff/Adjustment songwriter Lance Baldock, with a sound that sips from the early Fannies, sludgy Neil Young cup with a dollop of indie-powerpop and shades of early Wilco. You’re probably on the spirits by now but Dark Globes bring their melodically driven noise-pop, lo-fi garage rock, and folk-pop infused with gentle psychedelic rock and ringing guitars. Finally - if you are still with us - The Bromides are a London-based (but big in Southend!) alternative noise-pop and garage rock band fronted by singer, guitarist, and Scratchy Records founder Simon Berridge, who also performs as Simon Bromide.

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Sat 21 NovDoors 19:30

Sairie + Roger Kunkel & Stoo Odom + Simon Breed

Betsey Trotwood · London

Clerkenville East-West presents an evening of entrancing and extraordinary music. We have the London launch of the debut album by Brighton-based ethereal folk trio Sairie, from the US - Roger Kunkel + Stoo Odom - formerly of mighty acid/ Paisley/ desert rockers Thin White Rope, and gripping London singer-songwriter Simon Breed. After releasing a series of captivating singles and EPs since 2020, SAIRIE launch their first full-length album, ‘Beneath the Spreading Tree’. It continues the trio's exploration of early 70’s folk influences, blending otherworldly atmospherics with stripped-back arrangements. In a four star review, The Guardian heralded its "glistening psych-folk...Singer Emma Morton brings an indie-girl chorister’s brightness to this captivating debut album, on songs with hints of darkness that sound ages-old". While KLOF Magazine wrote: "Sairie’s long-awaited debut sounds like a lo-fi Pentangle with an added layer of hauntological strangeness...This ageless-sounding debut is stark in its beauty and richly rewarding." https://sairie.bandcamp.com/ "80% improvised guitar and bass duo" ROGER KUNKEL & STOO ODOM were members of much lauded Californian rock band Thin W...

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Tue 24 NovDoors 18:00

Charlie Smith // MAR // Sue Harding // LV // Bobby Treacle

The Hope And Anchor · London

Chill out with some fresh acoustic vibes from Charlie Smith, MAR, Sue Harding, LV, and Bobby Treacle

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Tue 24 NovDoors 18:00

Tom Seals

Boisdale of Canary Wharf · London

One of the UK's finest boogie woogie pianists & entertainers” Jools Holland “He sounds like Little Richard!” Sir Tom Jones “FAN-F*****G-TASTIC!” Hugh Laurie “His musical talent is exceptional.” Ronnie Scott's, London Tom Seals returns to Boisdale of Canary Wharf with a show celebrating the great piano-playing songwriters and performers: Ray Charles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder and Jerry Lee Lewis. From rhythm and blues to rock 'n' roll classics, these are songs that have stood the test of time. Expect superb piano playing, big vocals and plenty of familiar favourites, all delivered with Tom's trademark energy, humour and feel for a live audience. Expect classics including: Ray Charles - Hit the Road Jack, What'd I Say Elton John - I'm Still Standing, Your Song Billy Joel — Piano Man, Uptown Girl Stevie Wonder - Superstition, Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls of Fire, Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On A Boisdale favourite, Tom was presented with the coveted Boisdale Boogie Woogie Artist of the Year award by Jools Holland. His performances have taken him from Ronnie Scott's and The London Palladium to Birdland Jazz Club, The Blue N...

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Tue 24 NovDoors 18:00

Moral Law

New Cross Inn · London

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Tue 24 NovDoors 19:00

Open Mic

Green Note · London

NB: AUDIENCE TICKETS ONLY CAN BE PURCHASED HERE (£5). PERFORMER SLOTS CANNOT BE PRE-BOOKED, THEY ARE ALLOCATED ON THE DAY ITSELF ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS, SO WE RECOMMEND ARRIVING EARLY! (...queues usually form before door opening time, so definitely worth coming early to secure your slot!) Every month, come rain or shine, a steady queue always starts forming outside Green Note, as people come from far and wide to perform at our open mic. Every month the standard of music continues to amaze us, and we feel confident our open mic has an atmosphere that is hard to beat. But don't take our word for it, come and judge for yourself. If you'd like to perform at our open mic we'd love to see you, and we're sure you'll leave the night with new friends and contacts.

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