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Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 1d

On Tuesday 28th October join Constant Follower at The Water Rats #kingscross #london - folkandroots.co.uk/constant-follower
“Luxurious but melancholy. Epic but comforting. Genuine, heartfelt and profound. .” KLOF Mag

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 2d

Just three weeks until the return of Emily Maguire for an intimate concert Green Note #camden #London on Monday 3rd November - folkandroots.co.uk/emily-maguire-4

British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and poet Emily Maguire is truly “a talent to be reckoned with” (RnR Magazine).

Catch The Sparrow - Crossing (single)

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 2d

Just two weeks until we host Catch The Sparrow in the intimate basement bar at Green Note #camden #London on Monday 27th Oct - limited capacity - folkandroots.co.uk/catch-the-sparrow

A natural storyteller with a keen ear for captivating melodies

youtu.be/foTrgNm88CE

YouTube video by Catch The Sparrow

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 2d

Next Monday (20th Oct) join Liz Simcock at Green Note #camden #London - £12 Adv via folkandroots.co.uk/liz-simcock-4

Liz Simcock has been called one of the country’s finest female singer songwriters*.

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Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 4d

This Mon (13th Oct) join William Jack at Green Note #camden #London for a unique evening of music - £14 Advance folkandroots.co.uk/william-jack

Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter is best known for incorporating his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 3d

On Sunday 2nd November join us at Green Note #Camden #London for a unique musical journey with the David Grubb quartet - folkandroots.co.uk/david-grubb-2

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 3d

On Sunday (matinee show) 23rd November Ruth Notman and her trio perform at Green Note #Camden #London - folkandroots.co.uk/ruth-notman

Ruth Notman is a folk singer/songwriter from Nottingham who is, most notably, known for being one of the leading ‘nu-folk revivalists’ in the late 00’s

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 3d

On Sunday 26th October join us at Green Note #camden #London for an afternoon of Gypsy jazz, tango, celtic and Eastern-European folk……with Lost Revellers - £14 Advance, £17 - folkandroots.co.uk/lost-revellers-4

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Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 4d

This Mon (13th Oct) join William Jack at Green Note #camden #London for a unique evening of music - £14 Advance folkandroots.co.uk/william-jack

Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter is best known for incorporating his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 4d

On Sat 8th Nov join us for an afternoon with Swinging on Birches at Green Note #Camden #London - www.folkandroots.co.uk/swinging-on-birches

Swinging on Birches is an innovative new female-led trio who weave songs, tunes and harmonies across cello, fiddle and guitar, creating lush, intricate pieces

Lili's - James Kerry - Source - Official Music Video

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 4d

Next Sat (18th Oct) join the James Kerry trio for an afternoon of the finest folk music at Green Note #Camden #London - folkandroots.co.uk/james-kerry-trio-2

Expect predominantly traditional English tunes, along with a few original and contemporary pieces

youtu.be/U1nG0_JRshg?...

YouTube video by James Kerry

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 5d

On Friday 7th November head to Aces & Eights #tufnellpark for a night of Americana with House Above The Sun and Hollow Bones - folkandroots.co.uk/house-above-the-sun-and-hollow-bones

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 5d

on Friday 31st October join Australian folk duo Mickey & Michelle whose energetic and virtuosic performances have captured hearts throughout Australia and New Zealand at Aces & Eights #tufnellpark #London - www.folkandroots.co.uk/mickey-michelle

YouTube video by Dik Cadbury

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 6d

On Thursday 30th October we are privileged to welcome Wise Woman with support from Amy Hollinrake to Soho Folk and Blues, #London very limited capacity and we do not expect any availability on the evening so please pre-book - folkandroots.co.uk/wise-woman-4

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 6d

Thurs 6th Nov sees Hearken Quartet with support from Elye Cuthbertson at The Harrison #kingscross #London - folkandroots.co.uk/hearken-quartet

Inspired by the lively traditional dance music of Europe

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 6d

Next Thursday (16th Oct) join Dik Cadbury at Cuts #soho #London on with support from Tim Hoyte, very limited capacity - pre-book via folkandroots.co.uk/dik-cadbury-2

Dik Cadbury is best known as bassist, fiddle player, guitarist and vocalist with ‘70’s folk-rockers Decameron

youtu.be/CE5RenwrrRw

'Winds Of Change'

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 7d

On Wed 12th Nov join Isobel Jane Kimberley for her EP launch at The Harrison #kingscross #London - folkandroots.co.uk/isobel-jane-kimberley

Songwriter, guitarist, and the compelling frontwoman of alt folk rock band Bruise, She has long been a distinctive voice on the UK music scene.

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 7d

Just a month until we welcome Ryan Young to Heath Street Baptist Church #hampstead #London for an intimate acoustic concert on Wednesday 5th November - folkandroots.co.uk/ryan-young

Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music...

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 8d

Just a month until we welcome award winning folk band Ranagri to The Water Rats #kingscross #London on Tuesday 11th November - folkandroots.co.uk/ranagri-2

RTE – ‘Echoes of Pentangle, Jethro Tull and new Celtic folk sounds cemented by strong contemporary songwriting’

William Jack - Overseas Stamp

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Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 10d

Just two days until until Detta Kenzie and Sam Kelly grace the stage at The Water Rats #kingscross on Tuesday 7th October - very limited availability - folkandroots.co.uk/detta-kenzie-sam-kelly

Two of the UK’s most electrifying folk voices. One legendary stage..

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Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 9d

Next Monday (13th Oct) we welcome William Jack to Green Note #camden #London for a unique evening of music - £14 Advance, £17 via folkandroots.co.uk/william-jack

William Jack is an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter, based in London.
youtu.be/TNpTGcafRis

YouTube video by William Jack

YouTube video by Liz Simcock

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 9d

Just two weeks until we welcome back Liz Simcock to Green Note #camden #London on Monday 20th October - £12 Adv via folkandroots.co.uk/liz-simcock-4

Liz Simcock has been called one of the country’s finest female singer songwriters

youtu.be/XJOQKQrkXE8?...

Winter Hill

Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 10d

Just two days until until Detta Kenzie and Sam Kelly grace the stage at The Water Rats #kingscross on Tuesday 7th October - very limited availability - folkandroots.co.uk/detta-kenzie-sam-kelly

Two of the UK’s most electrifying folk voices. One legendary stage..

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Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 11d

Just two days until we welcome Jon Wilks to Green Note #camden #London on Monday 6th Oct - £15 Adv or £18 in the night, limited availability. - www.folkandroots.co.uk/jon-wilks

A much-admired fingerpicking folk guitarist and singer in the Martin Carthy/Martin Simpson vein.