Benji Kirkpatrick

Sun 1 NovDoors 19:45

Johnny Campbell

Cabbage Patch Pub · Twickenham

Johnny Campbell's work delves deep into folk song and story. His 2020 album, From Hull & Halifax & Hell (2020) took him to the Faroe Islands, where he recorded a live album on the island of Nolsoy. Since musical instruments hadn't arrived on the islands until the 19th century, this was perhaps the first time English traditional songs had been recorded on the islands. The album earned him album of the week with blues and roots radio and reviews with British folk press. Since March 2020, Campbell hasn't relented, releasing three singles, "Hard Times Of Old England", "Winter Hill Trespass" and "A Right to Roam". The former receiving play on Ian Lynch's (Lankum) Fire Draw Near podcast, while "Winter Hill Trespass" gained national press in Country Walking Magazine and The Guardian. "A Right to Roam" (2022) is a collaboration with Commoners Choir and Skelmanthorpe Brass Band and received the accolade of One of the Best Folk Songs of 2022 chosen by Tradfolk. 2024 saw Campbell release True North, an album of Northern English traditional songs recorded on their respective county summits, garnering press from Country Walking Magazine, Folk on Foot and BBC Radio 4 Open Country. Richard Thomps...

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Sun 15 NovDoors 19:45

Hunter Muskett

Cabbage Patch Pub · Twickenham

Hunter Muskett are an acoustic/electric band playing distinctive original songs in a folk, blues and sometimes Americana style. Originally formed in 1968, they played at home and abroad until 1974 and produced two, now collectable, albums, Every Time You Move with bassist Danny Thompson, and the Keith Relf-produced Hunter Muskett, which also features drummer Michael Giles of King Crimson. Since reforming in 2010, Hunter Muskett now tour again and have released three albums of new material, That Was Then This Is Now (2013), Unafraid and Sober (2016) and Roll On (2024).

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Sun 6 DecDoors 19:45

Christmas Special: Jackie Oates & John Spiers

Cabbage Patch Pub · Twickenham

Two of the most recognised musicians on the British folk scene today combine their considerable talents to provide a beautiful and warm evening of the highest calibre music; the perfect antidote to the materialism of the festive season. With their understated brilliance, Jackie Oates & John Spiers invite you into their captivating world of English carols, wassails and other historical traditions, festive songs and tunes from the British Isles and far beyond. The concert includes original music and selected covers, and a host of instruments are played - fiddle, melodeon, percussion, recorders and stomp box - creating a richly textured sound. By sharing insights into their own family traditions, the duo provide inspiration for a simpler and wholesome Christmas - one where tradition, family, ritual and celebration are the beating heart. Jackie and John are multi award-winning and hugely influential folk musicians who bring their breadth of experience to this finely matched duo. Jackie (two-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner and five-time nominee) is an exquisite singer, expressive fiddler and composer with a string of critically acclaimed albums and reputation as one of our most gifte...

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Sun 10 Jan 2027Doors 19:45

Counter's Creek

Cabbage Patch Pub · Twickenham

Counter's Creek are an acoustic folk band based in London who make original music inspired by the folk music of the British Isles and beyond. Jigs, reels, grooves from eastern Europe and west Africa, catchy melodies with closely interwoven harmonies allied to a real sense of swing and dance energy. Whistle player Jonathan Taylor has worked in many different musical genres: best known as a jazz pianist who's played with artists such as Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley, Ruby Turner and various British jazz luminaries, he's also co-founder of Tango Siempre, appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and arranged music for Robert Wyatt. Singer Ben Cox studied Jazz at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, has played at major Jazz festivals with The Ben Cox Band, is currently musical director of four choirs in London and is an accomplished whistle/flute/harmonium player. Fiddler Tom Newell is known for his work with Effra who perform regularly at UK folk festivals as well as The Ceilidh Liberation Front, Alex Mendham & His Orchestra and pop acts including Muse, One Direction and Lana Del Rey. He also plays banjo and mandolin (not to mention charango and mouth harp). Guitarist Moss Freed plays with jazz/fo...

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Sun 7 Feb 2027Doors 18:30

HAKEN

Islington Assembly Hall · London

in a fever dream tour with support from Ihlo & Black Orchid Empire

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Sun 7 Feb 2027Doors 18:30

WEST WESTON'S BLUESONICS

Bromley Little Theatre

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Sun 7 Feb 2027Doors 19:00

Flesh For Lulu

The Lexington · London

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Sun 7 Feb 2027Doors 19:00

Sound of The Sirens

Green Note · London

Sound of the Sirens are a singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter, Devon comprising of Abbe Martin & Hannah Wood. Honing their craft over the past decade, Martin & Wood have cemented themselves as firm favourites as “one of the UK’s finest folk acts” not only on the Westcountry scene, but nationally, and internationally too. Their status, and fast-growing fan-base is not only testament to the pair’s prowess as songwriters and musicians, but as people too. Martin & Wood are two of the hardest working musicians on the scene and wear their hearts very much on their sleeves in terms of their songwriting. The pair glide gracefully through laments of past relationships, and life experiences, as well as highlighting the important topics of the day, namely mental health awareness, and homelessness. Without being pigeonholed into any stereotypical genre, the instrumentation of the band is vast, and varied. Martin (stage right) plays acoustic and high-strung (Nashville tuning) guitar, mandolin, and bass drum, while partner in crime Wood (stage left) plays acoustic and electric guitar, tambourine, snare drum, and the piano. The pairs’ musical and vocal dexterity dovetail beautifully...

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