Andy White

Tue 3 NovDoors 20:00

Leo Richardson Quartet

Leytonstone Social Club · London

Leo Richardson - sax Rick SImpson - piano Bass - Dave Whitford Drums - Joel Waters London-based saxophonist Leo Richardson presents his high-octane quartet performing entirely original music, firmly grounded in contemporary hard bop. The music is very much inspired by the hard bop and post-bop era of jazz, with strong melodies and exciting interplay. Known for his powerful sound, melodic clarity, and deep roots in the hard bop tradition, Richardson leads a band that delivers music of high energy, and strong collective identity. Tonight the band will be performing material gearing up to their next album recording, alongside some music from their most recent record 'Move'. The recent release of Leo’s follow up album ‘Move’, continues to make waves, alongside his notable performance and recording credits for artists which include: Jamie Callum, Gregory Porter, Kylie, Gary Barlow, The BBC Proms, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Ben Sidran, Eric Alexander, The Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra and The Ronnie's Allstars, to name a few... “I can’t remember hearing a more impressive debut. The style is hard bop, but music as good as this is beyond category.” Dave Gelly, The Observ...

GigsJazzLatin

Wed 4 NovDoors 19:30

Edward Abbiati & The Rattling Chains (Italy) / Red Hash

Leytonstone Social Club · London

Rattling Chains is the latest vehicle for Ed Abbiati to channel his classic high energy rock‘n’roll songs. Previously leading Americana legends Lowlands, Ed has added horns to his latest outfit. As he describes the band - ‘It’s the sound of a group of friends—bandmates through years of shifting lineups and different bands—playing their hearts out on a Saturday night.’ If you never had the chance to see Lowlands at previous What’s Cookin’ shows and other London venues or heard their albums or the ‘Me and the Devil’ record he cut with Chris Cacavas (Green on Red / Dream Syndicate), here’s a chance to put that right. Think Springsteen, Petty, Seeger and sometimes even a bit of the Pogues thrown in. Years of shared miles,shows,albums, life, all leads to a live show where the tempo rushes here and a chord slips there as they allow the music to knock them off balance and play heartfelt and honest music. This isn’t about perfection, it’s about having fun and getting raucous and a band playing for friends, strangers, and the sheer love of doing it. Tomas Peters and his best friend Sam Barker are the songwriters, singers and guitarists in Red Hash. Their songs ar...

Gigs

Tue 10 NovDoors 20:00

Jay Davis' Bad Trad ft James Allsopp

Leytonstone Social Club · London

Mike Soper - Trumpet & Flugel James Allsopp - Tenor Sax Huw V Williams - Double bass Jay Davis - Drums and compositions Drummer Jay Davis has played at the East Side in many different bands . Tonight he brings his own quartet promoting his first album as a leader Badtrad . It features saxophonist James Allsopp who has played here many times too , trumpeter Mike Soper who brought his quartet to the East Side last year and bass player Huw V Williams Praise for BadTrad: "Beautiful collective improvisation from this brilliant band" - Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2 “This isn't just music for today, it's also music for late yesterday, tomorrow and the day after that.” - Bebop Spoken Here “Rebellious attitude”, “…writing reminiscent of Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus, Ornette Coleman, or Don Cherry, remains nonetheless very personal.” – Jazz Magazine, France

GigsJazzLatin

Wed 11 NovDoors 19:30

The Tuppenny Bunters

Leytonstone Social Club · London

Tuppenny Bunters are a 2-piece piano and drums outfit, using vintage gear and two distinct vocals to create an electrifying set of original songs that encompass Music Hall, Baroque, Garage, Punk and New Wave. Their influences are many and they weave these together with abandon. They frequently swap instruments and share lead vocals. A unique and visceral act.

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Wed 27 Jan 2027Doors 18:30

Heather Nova

The Tabernacle · London

The Orchard Tour

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Wed 27 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

Madmans Esprit

The Garage · London

SEVERANCE 2027 Europe Tour

GigsMetalHard Rock & Progressive

Wed 27 Jan 2027Doors 19:30

Sheherazaad

Cafe Oto · London

GigsFolkIndie & Alternative

Thu 28 Jan 2027Doors 18:00

Beethoven Piano Trios by Candlelight (6pm)

St Mary Le Strand · London

Enjoy an exceptional concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Strand

GigsClassical