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Nina Freckles writes songs like little letters to her younger self — honest, thoughtful and always with a touch of humor. Her lyrics tell intimate stories of coming-of-age, self reflection and deep empathy. The German-Brazilian songwriter effortlessly blends folk, soul and pop into a genre-defying sound. Inspired by artists such as Joni Mitchell or Sara Bareilles, she pairs delicate harmonies with driving rhythms and a voice that feels both vulnerable and strong. Where others might drift into pathos, Nina stays grounded and genuine — as if she were inviting the audience straight to her kitchen table. After releasing her self-produced debut EP “How Many People Can I Be?“ (May 2025), the independent artist celebrated with a sold-out release concert in Hanover, her city of residence and earned placements on German radio stations including SR 2 KulturRadio, Radio Fritz (rbb), Radio Hannover, Leibniz FM, and TIDE Radio. In September 2025, she and her band successfully completed their first club tour across nothern Germany. Recently she released a live video series called “Building a Home Sessions”, embedding her songs in a uniquely cinematic and intimate setting. A “Nina Freckles”-concert isn't just a show - she creates an eclectic evening that feels like a shared conversation. Between songs, she tells stories, laughs with the audience, and constantly reinvents her live setup: sometimes solo, sometimes as a duo, with a full band, or even an entire choir. The result is concerts that always sound a little different but remain intimate, playful, and energetic, showcasing the versatility and emotional depth of her music. This year, Nina strives to spread her wings internationally. Starting out by taking part in a songwriting retreat at Zonkey Studios in Vienna and playing in the UK alongside British songwriter Kirsty McGee.

Common Ground is a four-piece Americana group from Bristol. Since forming in 2024, they have gone on to become favourites of the Bristol music scene. With their heady blend of four part harmonies, intricate instrumental arrangements and catchy melodies, they are set to capture the imagination of audiences for many years to come. Felix Churchill-Moss (mandolin, guitars, vox), Joe Hampson (guitars, vox), Mikey Moast (guitars, vox) & Arthur Sawyer (banjo, mandocello, vox) are set to release their debut record in 2026.

***NB: This show is mixed seating and standing. Seating is limited and available on a first come first served basis.*** Richard Shindell lives as both an immigrant and emigrant, crossing thresholds, that informs his illumination of the human experience through narrative song. Shindell has inhabited a Zen Buddhist monastery, busked in the streets of Paris, opened for Joan Baez (who covered several of his songs), and collaborated with Grammy-winner Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm, Elvis Costello). Originally from New York, now living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Shindell is a writer whose songs paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, inhabit characters, vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding our sense of just what it is a song may be. Meticulously recorded over three years in New York and Buenos Aires, his most recent release, Careless, offered an ambitious, luxurious, full-length statement. Shindell immersed himself in the studio, allowing the time and latitude to explore, experiment, take risks—to play—as each of these eleven songs was given form and substance. While his signature acoustic guitar style is used to good effect, Careless also found Shindell plugging in more. “The wider sonic and dynamic range of the electric has been a real inspiration. Rejuvenating.” During the pandemic, Shindell stayed in Argentina, out on the wide open Pampa, reading, writing, taking walks, doing a little experimental recording, and tending the garden. He now returns to the road for a limited number of performances. Innovative, original and occasionally spiritual, Shindell’s songs weave tales that interchangeably champion the downtrodden, exalt the disaffected or wax empathetic to those lost to society's fringes. From lighthearted ballads and adulterous love songs, to dirges and diatribes that skillfully skewer politics, prejudice, war and religion, to the comic point-of-view of a cow stuck in a barbed wire fence, he has a unique ability to morph into the soul of the many and varied personalities he casts as narrators in certain songs—veritable novellas framed in haunting acoustic melodies. "Occasionally an artist has a night that makes even sceptics think, “O.K., maybe he is the best.” Richard Shindell achieved this." — Ann Powers, NY Times

TWO CROWS FOR COMFORT: Two time MCMA Roots Duo/Group of the Year, Two Crows for Comfort, are a touring folk/Americana duo from the prairie wonderland of Manitoba, Canada. Playing well over one hundred shows each year, these troubadours spend most of their time on the road in a 20 foot camper with their 90 pound rescue dog, Elliot. They’ve become known for not only their powerful lead vocals, intricate harmonies and unique arrangements but also their comedic yet poignant storytelling and off-the-cuff stage banter that has folks smiling long after the night is over. They've been seen at festivals across Canada, the US, Europe and the UK including the Winnipeg Folk Festival (MB), Maverick Americana Festival (UK), Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival (TX), Black Bear Americana Festival (CT), and the Blueberry Festival (AK) and have opened for the likes of Bruce Cockburn, Ani DiFranco, David Amram, and Pokey LaFarge. Amidst their relentless touring schedule they have written and recorded three full length albums, the most recent titled 'Next to Me'. The duo is currently working on their 4th album. BROOK ELLINGWORTH: Ellingworth is swiftly making his mark in the music world with heartfelt lyrics, infectious melodies, and hooks that will have you captivated from the very first listen. From a small town outside Oxford, England, this 27-year-old artist blends his roots in both country and rock 'n' roll to create songs that resonate deeply with his audience. From his CMA Fest debut in 2025 to, East Nashville’s 5 Spot to, Memphis's Hernando’s Hideaway. UK Country artist, Brook Ellingworth, is earning him a place on both sides of the Atlantic. February 2025, Ellingworth released his the full-length album Roll The Dice, recorded in Nashville’s Curb Studio alongside producer Jake Burns. The record dives into a blend of traditional and contemporary Country, along with Rock root flavours. Exploring themes of love, loss, and life's unpredictability, showcasing an exciting new road-worn sound to the genre. 2026 kicked off with Ellingworth’s arena single “Whole Damn Time” that surpassed numbers from his debut album. With a growing fan base in both the UK and US, he's carving out a distinct voice in todays country scene. His new single “Table For Two" is OUT NOW.

Janileigh Cohen’s music began quietly. Songs written in a shed at the bottom of her grandmother’s garden in rural Lancashire, inspired by Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell. Those early, solitary beginnings have since rippled outward in unexpected ways. A piano cover of Nick Cave’s The Ship Song led to a sync in the acclaimed Australian film Blueback, while her rendition of Jackson C. Frank’s timeless Blues Run the Game featured in an episode of the Emmy Award–winning US drama This Is Us. Her debut album ‘As a Child’ released on March 11th 2026, was recorded with an array of stellar musicians from Manchester to Nashville, made possible in part through the generous support of her listeners. Following the release of the album, she will be joining Eric Bibb on his UK tour in March 2026 & headline tour in November 2026. It is a quietly assured debut, born out of a longing for a family, forgiveness and learning to let go.

Hailing from San Francisco, California, Sam blends Americana, folk, and rock into what they call "Chamber Americana"—a powerful mix of soaring harmonies, driving rhythms, and cinematic storytelling. Led by acclaimed songwriter Sam Chase and featuring violin and cello, the trio delivers emotionally charged songs that are as intimate as they are expansive, earning a reputation for captivating live performances on both sides of the Atlantic.

Mountain Song play golden era Bluegrass and traditional Appalachian music. This acoustic-guitar duo brings the spirit of the American mountain settlers to life with fast and fiery picking, soaring harmonies and a classic Bluegrass repertoire that blends gospel, fiddle tunes, and the signature high’n’lonesome sound.

The Ragged Our String Band play an infectious and energetic take on Old-Time Appalachian Folk Music and Bluegrass. Expect fiery fiddle tunes and songs backed up by a driving rhythm section of guitar and banjo. The band are Emily Smith (fiddle), Joe Auckland (banjo) and Andy Quelch (guitar). ‘the musicianship is top-notch and the playing and singing is tight’ – British Bluegrass News ‘an honest, well-executed performance with brilliant playing’ – Old Time News

TJ JOHNSON: Presenting an exclusive intimate show as a trio of Jazz, Blues and TJ style Country Soul. TJ will take you on a trail from the Smokey Jazz dives of New Orleans through the foot tapping Honky Tonks of Texas to the Gin-soaked Speakeasies of New York. TJ Johnson is widely considered to be one of the UK’s most charismatic highly revered Jazz and Blues singers but almost Folk like in his ability to weave his own nuance into the story of each song. He is also a hot piano player and respected bandleader. TJ Sprang on to the Jazz scene in the late 80’s as a Jazz singer with Max Collie at the age of 17 and since forming his own band in 1990 has performed extensively for over thirty years now at many Theatres, Festivals and Jazz clubs both in the UK and overseas. A true ambassador of the soul, TJ sings songs of love lost and gained, of life wholesome and corrupt, songs of hope and despair, songs of the night, all with the true passion and boozy swagger of only a man who has been there and knows. TJ Johnson – Piano / Voc Tim Fairhall – Double Bass Wesley Gibbens – Snare / Rhythm / Percussion

Critics have hailed their music as “extraordinary” and “fearless”, with The Guardian describing their 2024 album Start Close In as a “radical leap”. In three special live shows this Autumn at Camden’s best small music venue, The Rheingans Sisters will revisit material from their five-album discography to celebrate their life’s work together so far as well as showcasing new material from the duo plus both sisters’ solo songwriting. In these uniquely stripped back and intimate shows, expect the haunting BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winning song Mackerel to finally return alongside the timeless beauty of old classics like October Song, the epic balladry of This Forest and the wildness of Urjen plus brand new songs from both Rowan and Anna. A decade and a half of sisterly artistry distilled into a breathtaking evening; a chance to glimpse back with The Rheingans Sisters before their next leap forward.

Two distinctive voices in contemporary British songwriting come together for an intimate evening of folk, Americana and atmospheric storytelling. Hampshire-based Lucy Kitchen combines the warmth of classic 1970s songwriting with songs shaped by nature, grief and transformation. Her acclaimed third album, In the Low Light, has established her as a quietly compelling voice in modern folk, with Clash describing her music as “utterly beguiling”. Nottinghamshire songwriter and visual artist E.R. Thorpe brings a darker, cinematic edge. Produced by Jim Baron of Crazy P/JIM, her debut album Human Love pairs unusual fingerpicked guitar with vivid, emotionally charged storytelling and has received strong support from BBC Radio 6 Music. Performing two separate but beautifully complementary sets, Lucy and Emma invite audiences into a close, absorbing listening-room experience where every lyric and detail can be heard. For fans of Beth Orton, This Is The Kit, Aldous Harding, PJ Harvey and timeless, beautifully crafted songwriting.

Critics have hailed their music as “extraordinary” and “fearless”, with The Guardian describing their 2024 album Start Close In as a “radical leap”. In three special live shows this Autumn at Camden’s best small music venue, The Rheingans Sisters will revisit material from their five-album discography to celebrate their life’s work together so far as well as showcasing new material from the duo plus both sisters’ solo songwriting. In these uniquely stripped back and intimate shows, expect the haunting BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winning song Mackerel to finally return alongside the timeless beauty of old classics like October Song, the epic balladry of This Forest and the wildness of Urjen plus brand new songs from both Rowan and Anna. A decade and a half of sisterly artistry distilled into a breathtaking evening; a chance to glimpse back with The Rheingans Sisters before their next leap forward.

MARCUS BONFANTI is an award winning singer, guitarist & songwriter from London. He fronted legendary British Rock & Roll band Ten Years After for a decade releasing three albums with them. He also leads The Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion at their monthly residency now into it’s fifteenth year at the prestigious London venue. A twice winner of the British Blues Award for Best Acoustic Performer and Best Songwriter as well as countless nominations in other categories, Bonfanti has toured the world with many artists as well as his own band and released 3 critically acclaimed albums under his own name. He has worked with Eric Clapton, Tom Jones, Van Morrison, PP Arnold, Paul Carrick, Shuggie Otis, Ginger Baker, Ronnie Wood, Fisherman’s Friends, Cliff Richard, Joe Louis Walker, Bernie Marsden and Eric Burdon. Opened shows and toured with Chuck Berry, Jack Bruce, Robert Cray, John Mayall, Beth Hart and Little Feat. Known for his deep powerful vocal style and ability to combine many different guitar styles into a unique sound, Bonfanti’s solo shows are a journey through the genre of Rhythm & Blues. Playing songs by legendary blues artists as well as more obscure names from the genre as well as groups who have been heavily influenced by this rich music. “Utterly spellbinding” The Times “The next British blues guitar hero” The Guardian “He will knock you out” Huey Morgan “Absolutely terrific, go see him live” Bob Harris BBC Radio 2

Deborah Rose is a Welsh-born singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Shropshire, renowned for her ethereal voice and inspired songwriting. She has performed internationally alongside Judy Collins, Jimmy Webb, and presidential candidate Marianne Williamson. An award-winning artist, Deborah’s music blends poetry and the psalms, and her voice deeply touches all who are in her presence. Her latest album, Atlas, has been described by critics as “intelligent, literate and often downright beautiful.” Deborah will be accompanied by world class cellist Gabriella Swallow, and sought after guitarist Chas (surname).

Jacquelyn Hynes has been described as “as fine a musician as any in our folk roots world” (Mike Norris, Classic Folk), with her work praised as “ethereal and other-worldly yet contemporary” (Irish World). Jacquelyn launched her solo career in 2025, supporting Irish musicians Steve Wickham and Ray Coen. In 2026, she has given successful solo performances at Cellar Upstairs, Colindale Folk Club and Whitby Folk Week, and collaborated with renowned storyteller Patrick Ryan. Drawing on her Irish musical roots, theatrical experience and fascination with musical history, Jacquelyn blends haunting flute playing, evocative songs and original compositions, creating a soundworld both intimate and enchanting.

The quintessential folk singer-songwriter, Steve Dagleish’s style follows a long line of great British folk artists, from Roy Harper to John Martyn, Nick Drake, and beyond. After a sold-out, full-band ‘Dylan Goes Electric’ show last November, Steve returns to the Green Note for a stripped-back, solo tribute to his favourite songwriter. This isn’t an attempt at a carbon copy. It’s about the vibe and verve of that defiant moment Dylan plugged in his guitar and changed music forever. Raw vocals. Razor-sharp storytelling. . Expect the anthems and the deep cuts, and above all the songs that made Dylan both a prophet and a ‘Judas’ - timeless songs delivered with honesty and fire. "The essential ‘man with guitar’ album will never go out of style, it’s just that some do it so much better than others. To hear how it should be done, listen to Steve Dagleish." Tim Carroll FolkWords "Steve Dagleish is a wonderful, engaging performer who combines all the skills of the best singer songwriters." Trevor Lloyd Songwriters Circle Radio Show, 10 Radio

Songdog are a trio centred around Welsh songwriter Lyndon Morgans. He is joined by longstanding fellow Songdog regular Karl ‘Pod’ Woodward, who provides keyboard and the distinctive Mellotron sound that peppers the latest album, plus violinist Bethan Frieze. ‘Mirabilia Mundi’ was released in 2025 on Junkyard Songs and is the current album from Songdog. Over the course of the record’s ten songs Lyndon continues his exploration of favourite themes: time passing and the struggle to make sense of a disappearing world; a foreboding of things ending and a looking back at long-lost glory days. There are nods to the earliest Songdog albums woven throughout for those who know them. There’s a new producer, too, Al Steele (also known as guitarist with The Korgis). Previous albums include 2022’s ‘Of Gods And Men’ (which came out under Lyndon’s own name), ’A Happy Ending, ‘Joy Street’, 'Last Orders at Harry's Bar’, ‘A Life Eroding’, ‘A Wretched Sinner's Song’, ‘The Time Of Summer Lightning’, ‘Haiku’ and ‘The Way Of The World’ and were released to great reviews from the likes of Uncut, Mojo, The Mirror, Maverick, RnR and Americana UK amongst others. Lyndon's tracks have featured on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6Music plus other regional and international shows, he recorded a session for Tom Robinson's show and his music has been praised by Bruce Springsteen and Robert Wyatt. What they’ve said about the music: “Ten songs, ten peerless evocations of place, people and time passing, where every word is exactly right and every line conjures up an unforgettable image or memory.. This will be the album of the year.” 5* RnR (Jeremy Searle) “A gifted, fearless songwriter …sculpting heart's-done-time melancholy, reverie, black comedy and poetry into extraordinary shapes.” 4* Mojo (James McNair) “These are elegies for art and bad behaviour that felt immortally good, an old idea of bohemia defiantly hanging on.” 8/10 Uncut (Nick Hasted “There lingers a feeling that Mr Morgans is a little bit star crossed. It is a wonderful world and Morgans has travelled through it possessing a big talent.” Americana UK (Andy Davidson) “Mortality, loss and failed dreams loom large, through Morgans’s deeply poetic words and the simple but intoxicating melodies.” Fatea (Mike Davies) “Broken-hearted canvases filled with elusive, poetic narratives.” Arts Desk (Thomas Green)

Giulia Marro - Clarinet/Vocals Tom Ward - Piano Asaph Tal - Double Bass Timmy Allan - Guitar Bio ——- This band led by rising star of the UK jazz scene Giulia Marro will present an evening of swing and blues featuring their favourite repertoire from the Great American Songbook and the likes of Doc Watson.

Be transported back to the Golden Age of 1930s Paris with the hot new Gypsy Jazz group in town! Inspired by the iconic photograph of Edith Piaf reading Django Reinhardt's palm (Paris, circa 1947), The Bohème Hot Club conjure up a magical combination of enticing storytelling and Manouche perfection. Expect swinging Gypsy Jazz tunes, joyful classics from The Great American Songbook and beautiful European Classics in French, Spanish, Italian and Russian, that will enchant as well as delight you. With Alisa Lands on Vocals, Nathan Mansfield on Violin and Trumpet, David Ahmed and Richard Bawcombe on Guitars and Paul Malloy on Double Bass, join them for an incredible night. ——————————— About The Bohème Hot Club The Bohème Hot Club are a London-based Vintage-style Jazz band performing uplifting Gypsy Jazz tunes from the Django Reinhardt era of the 1930s and 40s. Blending Swing Classics with European and Great American Songbook favourites, they bring their unique vintage charm with fresh inspired interpretations. The band features Vocalist Alisa Lands (Hot Swing Bohème, Ritzy Palooza and The Alisa Lands Swing Quartet), David Ahmed (Hot Club de Londres, Quecumbar Allstars, Café Marama Band) and Richard Bawcombe (Hot Club de Londres) on Guitars, Nathan Mansfield on Violin and Trumpet (La Bouche Manouche) and Paul Malloy on Double Bass (Bouche Manouche, Hot Club De Londres). The members of the band have performed at leading venues including Quecumbar, Brasserie Zedel’s, Crazy Coqs, The Pheasantry, Spice of Life, Django in the Bay, The Czech Embassy, the Candlelight Club, Cahoots, The Arts Depot and The Royal Air Force Museum. They also thoroughly enjoy playing for swing dancers and perform for Swing Patrol and The Swingsters on a regular basis. “A regular hit with our audiences, and a great group that we can't stop going back to. We program them on a number of occasions, and we're always asked by our audiences when they're next going to be with us. A real feel good group that our audiences can't get enough of!” Arts Depot “The music is so evocative and everyone is so talented. A real treat.” Heath and Hampstead Society Band Lineup Alisa Lands – Vocals David Ahmed – Guitar Richard Bawcombe – Guitar Nathan Mansfield– Violin and Trumpet Paul Malloy– Double Bass

‘A Beguiling Soulfulness’ – Jazz Times London-born and award-winning vocal artist Deelee Dubé made history as the first British Sassy Awards recipient, winning the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition in 2016, and possesses what Jazz Times called ‘a warm tone, genuine blues feeling and easy rhythmic authority’. Embodying a stellar African musical lineage, the eclectic tastes of a London upbringing, and a deep love and respect for the jazz tradition, Deelee is one of the most gifted vocalists to have emerged from the London scene in many years. Recorded on the Concord Jazz US label and released in 2020 to unequivocal critical acclaim, ‘Trying Times’ was applauded as ‘a most impressive debut’ by All About Jazz, and subsequently won the South African Mzantsi Jazz Awards for best International Jazz Collaboration in 2021. ‘Ms. Dubé, the first British recipient of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Award, has a voice of the purest gold’ – Jazz In Reading

Jaimee Harris’s sophomore effort Boomerang Town marks a bold step forward for this country-folk-leaning singer-songwriter. It is an arresting, ambitious song-cycle that explores the generational arc of family, the stranglehold of addiction, and the fragile ties that bind us together as Americans. Harris began cultivating Boomerang Town in 2016, a time of great loss for many in the Americana community, with the songwriter losing several musicians close to her. A shift in the nation’s political landscape had ushered in a new level of cultural polarization and for someone who grew up in a small town outside of Waco, Texas, Harris believed the values instilled by her parents were not entirely in line with how many were viewing, and vilifying, Christians. As a person in recovery, Harris has had to re-evaluate her own connection to faith and find strength in a higher power. It was from the intersection of these social, personal, and political currents that the album was born. While themes of addiction and grief permeate sections of the record, it echoes hope in the face of the darkness. Out February 17th, Boomerang Town understands that love and grief are two sides of the same coin.

An imaginative and wistful singer-songwriter, Lucy Lundström has been compared to the likes of Nick Drake and Nico. Drawing inspiration from film noir, fairytales and Swedish pop/folk, her 2026 debut album, ‘Enclosure’, is equally catchy and oblique. Expect an intriguing performance - hypnotic guitar-lines and intimate lyrics contemplating love, loss, and alienation. “A voice that transcends gender and generations” - Astral Pierrot Radio “Lucy Lundström (...) has the ability to craft beautifully ethereal and atmospheric pieces, travelling into noir territories and telling stories with a directness and honesty” - Aldora Britain Records Support by Freda D’Souza

Hartwin is an accordionist and composer, born and based in the Northern part of Belgium called ‘Flanders’; The heart of Europe. The name ‘Hartwin’ is old Germanic and means ‘strong friend’, a role he endeavors to fulfill in his personal life and his presence as an artist. His instrumental songs serve as the medium through which he shows his most authentic self, his connection with the divine, and offer hope, joy, inner peace, and emotional support during challenging times. Over the years, he developed a unique style of playing the diatonic accordion combining melancholy and simplicity, creating a cinematic and atmospheric universe. His music has a certain softness that can be best experienced firsthand during live concerts where the listener finds himself in a safe space for emotional connection and healing. In a world where authenticity resonates deeply with listeners, Hartwin’s music speaks to the heart and offers the accompanying soundtrack for the listener’s inward journeys and reflections. Chris Avery is a Welsh guitarist-composer bridging ancient melody and contemporary performance with his guitar and voice. Rooted in traditional Welsh music, his performances move fluidly between genres, from traditional dance music to Bach. He has appeared on stages from Glastonbury to Shakespeare’s Globe, and on BBC Radio 2’s Folk Show and Radio 3’s In Tune.

Tish Hinojosa is a singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. Hinojosa’s blend of folk, country, Latino, and pop has an undeniable far-reaching appeal, garnering her accolades such as a White House concert at the invitation of President and Mrs. Clinton and teaming up with artists such as Joan Baez, Booker T. Jones, Flaco Jimenez, Pete Seeger, and Dwight Yoakam. She has recorded as an independent artist as well as for A&M, Warner Bros, and Rounder Records and has been a featured artist on Austin City Limits, A Prairie Home Companion and other NPR programs. With seventeen CDs to her name, Tish’s distinct sound has gained her much critical acclaim. Tish has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe and continues to draw a loyal and growing audience. Anny Celsi: Her style has been described as “beatnik cool,” “pop-noir,” and “slightlydelic pop jangle,” and has evoked comparisons to artists like Aimee Mann, Lucinda Williams and Jackie DeShannon. The LA Weekly cited her as “one of this city’s smartest and catchiest pop songwriters.” Her 2009 album "Tangle-Free World,” produced by Nelson Bragg of the Brian Wilson Band, showcased influences ranging from Bacharach to The Bangles and back and was chosen by Al Kooper for his “Cream of the Crop” album list. Combining Brill Building hooks with a storyteller's eye for detail, Anny’s live performances infuse the traditionally introspective singer-songwriter format with wit, soul and energy.