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Described by The Observer as ‘a highly individual singer-songwriter’, Maz O’Connor is a truly unique artist. Known for her haunting, emotive vocals and her poetic lyricism, her songs are most often short stories inspired by her love of literature, folklore and mythology.

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

Abigail Rose is a Nashville indie-folk artist known for vivid storytelling and a voice The New York Times described as “a slightly folk-y Stevie Nicks.” Her latest release, “Betty’s in the Band,” a duet with Weston Hunter, went viral ahead of its release this past August and has since been clocking over a million streams per week on Spotify. A fixture of Nashville’s music scene, Abigail makes her AmericanaFest debut this September, ahead of the release of her debut album this fall. This winter, Abigail will also make her European and UK live debut, joining Irish artist Mick Flannery as special guest across his Irish tour, before playing her first headline London show at The Green Note on December 9th.

Jo Harrop & Jamie McCredie - Together Again After a three-year hiatus from their journey as an intimate duo, Jo Harrop and Jamie McCredie return to the stage for a special evening at Green Note. This performance marks the next chapter in a collaboration that has earned widespread critical and broadcast acclaim. Alongside songs from their much-loved 2020 album Weathering The Storm, the duo will perform stripped-back interpretations from across their wider catalogues, as well as new material currently being written and recorded for their forthcoming album Lighthouses, planned for release in 2027. ⸻ The Collaboration Weathering The Storm was met with rapturous reviews on release. The Guardian awarded the album four stars, calling it “a gem… simple, modest and perfect,” while Iggy Pop described it as “unimaginably good” on his BBC Radio 6 Music show. Jo Whiley has repeatedly championed Harrop’s work on BBC Radio 2, describing her voice as “sublime.” At the heart of this partnership is a shared commitment to understatement, space and emotional truth. Voice and guitar are given room to breathe, allowing the songs to unfold with clarity and intimacy — qualities that have come to define their work together. This gig will be all about sharing a moment, a connection and a passion for their craft and the music they love. ⸻ Jo Harrop Jo Harrop is an award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist whose work effortlessly blurs the lines between jazz, blues and soul, with subtle influences of Americana, folk and Latin music. She first came to wider attention when Iggy Pop played her music on BBC Radio 6 Music, calling her “a very fine jazz singer,” following the release of Weathering The Storm. Her discography includes Weathering The Storm, The Heart Wants (with Hannah V, featuring Christian McBride), When Winter Turns To Spring (with Paul Edis), and The Path Of A Tear, recorded at The Village Studios in Los Angeles and produced by Grammy-winning producer Larry Klein. When Winter Turns To Spring won Album of the Year at the 2023 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, while The Path Of A Tear received multiple four- and five-star reviews internationally. Harrop was chosen to support Gregory Porter on his 13-date UK tour in 2025, including four nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall. She has performed at many of the world’s most respected venues and festivals, including Ronnie Scott’s, the 606 Club, PizzaExpress Live, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center (New York), SFJAZZ, Newcastle City Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Manchester Arena, and The Glasshouse in Gateshead. Frequently praised for her warm, smoky tone and emotional honesty, Harrop has been nominated twice for Vocalist of the Year. All About Jazz noted her ability to convey a wide range of moods “effortlessly and naturally.” While Bebop spoken here commenting on an earlier gig at the Greenote noted” Harrop’s vocals ranged from raw and bluesy to velvety smooth, her phrasing imbued with both classic soul and modern nuance”. ⸻ Jamie McCredie Jamie McCredie is one of the UK’s finest solo guitarists and busiest session musicians. He has toured and recorded extensively around the world, working with a diverse range of artists including James Morrison, Roísin Murphy, Emeli Sandé, Will Young, Joss Stone, Beverly Knight, Kid Creole, Tokio Myers, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Robbie Williams, K.T. Tunstall, Steps, and on numerous film, television and radio sessions. After winning BBC Radio Guitarist of the Year at the age of 19, McCredie established himself as a distinctive voice on the instrument, blending fiery blues-inflected jazz with deep classical knowledge and exceptional technical facility. He has appeared on some of the world’s largest stages — including Glastonbury, Coachella, Montreux and the North Sea Jazz Festival — as well as in intimate venues such as Ronnie Scott’s and Cadogan Hall. As a producer and engineer, McCredie recorded, mixed and performed on Weathering The Storm with Jo Harrop, which received numerous Record of the Week accolades and support from Iggy Pop, Jo Whiley, Jamie Cullum and others. In 2023, he won a Parliamentary Jazz Award as producer for When Winter Turns To Spring. He is currently writing and recording his debut solo album.

HANK WANGFORD brings the BIG BASS COMBO to Green Note! Spanner Robinson's gorgeous vocal tones and twin bass locked into Lord Kevin Foster's bass, Mike 'El Picko' Pickering pushing them forward with his masterly snare drum and Hank's miserable songs some classics from the Wangford Hall of Pain, some form his recent albums Holey Holey and Promises Promises and some so new they've not been recorded yet are all joined by dobro wizard Noel 'The Dash' Dashwood. A heady brew of ballads and Honky Tonk, toetappers and heartbreakers. And we'll all sing Hank's new love song to the NHS - NHS Our Precious Thing - currently released digitally and available on all streaming platforms.

The Horsenecks are Gabrielle Macrae and Barry Southern. Based in Astoria, Oregon, they are two multi-instrumentalists who have come together from traditional music backgrounds and found a sound that weaves through layers of influence that include early Appalachian stringband music, classic country, bluegrass and original folk. Gabrielle's fiery fiddle style is the result of being raised in the Old Time music hotbed of Portland, OR and being exposed to the fiddle traditions of the Southeast US through years of traveling to festivals and learning from some of the greatest players in the genre. She gained notoriety as a clawhammer banjo player through her work with the Macrae Sisters, and formed the Horsenecks with Barry after the two met at a music festival in 2012. Barry’s banjo and guitar playing range from thrilling and high-octane to moody and captivating, and his versatility shines whether flatpicking, playing clawhammer, or driving three-finger banjo. Barry has been a luminary in his home town of Liverpool’s music scene for over 20 years, playing lead guitar with cult heroes Tramp Attack, banjo with Liverpool's popular bluegrass party band The Loose Moose Stringband, and many more groups in the UK’s bluegrass and old time scene. Both songwriters bring together their background in traditional music and modern influences across many genres to create a catalog of songs that speak to their place in the evolving story of traditional music. Their deft musicianship, powerful harmony singing, and creative instincts with old and new material have earned them a place among the leading interpreters of Old Time music today.

One of Europe’s most authentic and spirited blues and jazz piano players “The soul of New Orleans in the UK” Dom Pipkin is at the forefront of musicians keeping the classic New Orleans sound alive. With fans ranging from Eric Bibb to Jamie Cullum and Hugh Laurie, Pipkin has played piano all over the world, sharing stages with Allen Toussaint, Dr John , Marcia Ball and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. He has made countless radio and television appearances, and has worked with renowned artists from Pee Wee Ellis, Zigaboo Modeliste from the Meters, to Talking Head’s David Byrne. He played piano privately for the late film director Stanley Kubrick. When not performing solo or with his band The Ikos, Pipkin continues to tour with 90s trip hop stars Morcheeba, on whose album “Big Calm” he recorded keyboards. Studying jazz at the Royal Academy of Music, Pipkin has gone on to perform at piano and blues festivals everywhere – he held a residency at London’s Ronnie Scott’s club, and has performed at the world-renown “Piano Night” in New Orleans, as well as at the prestigious “Booker Back Bar Sessions” at the Maple Leaf Bar, honouring the legacy of pianist James Booker. He also performed many live sessions around the release of “Bayou Maharajah” , including its world premiere in SXSW, Texas, the movie depicting the work of this exceptional musician. He has appeared with local artists at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, headlined the UK Boogie Woogie Festival in 2019, is headlining the Steinway Two Piano Festival in London 2020, and when not travelling and is continually found playing, teaching and writing around his home city. He is acknowledged by both public and fellow piano players as one of the very the finest in his genre, with a wildness and fire in his playing that “builds to a fever pitch and leaves the audience dancing and clapping for more” – Classic Rock Blues. PRESS QUOTES “When Dom plays the piano magic happens” – Paloma Faith “one of the worlds’s finest exponents of the music of New Orleans…. a true piano talent” Blues In Britain magazine “A great piano player” Andy Kershaw “Dom Pipkin flails the organ to within a millimetre of Jimmy Smth and just dig that almighty piano.” Straight No Chaser magazine (Max Reinhardt) “A genius” James Bond composer, David Arnold “I can’t hold a candle to this guy. He’s a great piano player” Jamie Cullum, live on Radio 2 “I really love your stuff. I hope we play together again soon!” (Grammy and W.C Handy award nominated) Eric Bibb “Quite the revelation! ..Lighting up the British blues and RnB scene at the moment, very very good indeed. A fine band!” Paul Jones (Manfred Mann, The Blues Band), BBC Radio 2 “Love your piano playing” Paul Weller “I love your band! You get me singing and dancing” Paul Sanchez, multiple award-wining New Orleans songwriter/ artist “Dom brings the whole New Orleans thing to the UK. So good!” Zigaboo Modeliste of international supergroup The Meters and godfather of New Orleans funk drumming” “Have you heard this guy play James Booker?” Tom McDermott, New Orleans piano star “Simply amazing” London Culture Club “The finest New Orleans band never to come from Louisiana” Rocking Magpie “Dom plays the kind of piano Jools can only dream about” BeBop Spoken Here “Dom’s solo shows are a treat – intimate, moving, funky and lively. A real romp through the heart and soul of New Orleans piano and beyond” - Kino-Teatr “One of the UK's musical gems!” Peggy Sue’s Music Bar

Following sell-out gigs at the Green Note and Water Rats, Women Of Folk return for another show at the Green Note. Gathering together three exceptional voices, Women Of Folk pays homage to the songs and repertoires of the very best women folk singers and singer-songwriters past and present – taking in Sandy Denny, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Melanie, Judy Collins, Carole King, some well-chosen traditional songs and more. Women Of Folk is a collaboration between Linda Moylan (Solo artist), Louise Hatch (Solo, Laurence O & The Blistered Mirrors) and Rebecca Mileham (Solo, Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes) – with each voice bringing its own flavour to the mix, covering all bases from Traditional to Irish to English Folk to Greenwich Village to Laurel Canyon and others along the way. Linda has been described as ‘a stunning singer-songwriter, with a voice to die for’. Her latest album ‘The Fool’ was included in At The Barrier’s list of best albums of 2024 and she was nominated for Best Female Artist of 2024 by Fatea. Louise released her debut solo album ‘Love Is The Bridge’ in September 2025. Her powerful voice and effortless harmonies bring a more West-Coast American influence to proceedings. Rebecca is a gifted multi-instrumentalist – equally adept accompanying her crystal-clear voice on piano on her solo material or fiddling like nobody’s business with folk-rock roustabouts Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes.

Harry Diplock brings the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli to the Green Note basement. Joined monthly by some of the best gypsy jazz musicians from across Europe, come for an evening of improvisation and surprises!

Join ADAM WEDD & some very special friends in a cosy Christmas celebration of the release of his Debut Album plus some exclusive new tunes! Over the last few years, fully independent artist Adam Wedd has lived a life built entirely on rhythm, hustle, and industry grit. He has played 251 live shows across 20 countries, sold out headline dates in Los Angeles, New York, and London, and picked up over 500 global radio placements—including heavy rotation on Sirius XM, Z100, BBC, Absolute Radio, and Radio Jackie. For years, Adam balanced his music with working the bars at two of the world’s most legendary recording facilities: Metropolis Studios and Abbey Road Studios, serving drinks to the very icons who shaped modern music. Today, he has left the studios behind to go completely all-in, touring as much as possible and devoting himself full-time to promoting his highly anticipated debut album, 'Hangover full of memories', dropping on September 25th. To bring this record to life, Adam went into the studio with acclaimed producers Paul Tipler (Placebo, Stereolab) and Marek Deml (Sam Smith, McFly), before having the album mastered by Tom Hall back at Abbey Road Studios—bringing his journey full circle. In a bold move that challenges the modern music industry status quo, the album will not be available on streaming services until Adam has sold 1,000 physical copies on CD and vinyl, rewarding fans who support physical, independent music first.

Step into the rich world of Bulgarian folk song with London-based singer Yana Vlaeva. From the enchanting vocal traditions of the Rhodope Mountains to the songs of the Black Sea coast, Yana brings together raw a cappella singing and intimate arrangements for piano, guitar and clarinet. After years of performing internationally with ensembles including Bulgaria's award-winning Nusha Choir, Yana now brings these songs to new audiences in the UK and beyond. Alongside beloved repertoire from the Bulgarian tradition, she uncovers lesser-known songs from the archives, some that have likely never been performed on stage before. For her Green Note debut, she will be joined by multi instrumentalist Ned Cartwright and some very special guests. Expect an evening of stories and haunting melodies from a tradition that has inspired the likes of Kate Bush, George Harrison and Peter Gabriel, and captivated audiences around the world for decades.

Emotive songstress, Jennifer Lee Ridley passionately uses influences of a Romantic folk nature to create poignant and touching music. She has studied in depth the poetic nature of song and has a strong affinity with writers such as William Shakespeare, John Keats and William Blake. More recently she has combined these influences with her own song-writing to create more modern fusions whilst carefully retaining the purity of the lyrical content. Her dark warm vocals combined with her individual folk sound mirrors the poetic lyrics which explore the many facets of emotions. Eden Rose is a singer songwriter raised in Vermont but ever the adventurer she’s sung in many corners of the world from Hawaii, to Wales, and now London! You can hear this influence of discovery in the soothing imagery of her originals as well as the rich nature of her voice. With a capacity to captivate and hold her audiences with her song, Eden Rose is the breath of fresh air you’ve been looking for.

With powerful voices built to echo through their expansive prairie homeland of western Canada, esteemed folk singer-songwriters Mallory Chipman & Lily Monaghan return to the UK & Ireland to present a double bill of soulful original songs, interwoven with carefully selected pieces to celebrate the coming the Winter Solstice. With a voice that dances like birdsong and lyrics that possess the quiet power of a proverb, it is no wonder Mallory Chipman is often compared to the legendary singer-songwriters of yore. Lily Monaghan never fails to leave a lasting impression with her warm, unique tone and hypnotizing presence.

Ambient Dream-Folk artist Chris Cleverley is joined by virtuoso double bassist John Parker (Nizlopi) as they bring a special alternative festive performance to Green Note’s intimate basement this December. Here they will be sharing songs from Cleverley’s two critically acclaimed Christmas records ‘In the Shadow of John the Divine’ and ‘Gods Of All Things’ (“Holiday Music that doesn’t suck!” – No Depression).

Mazaika present a heartwarming seasonal feast! Guaranteed to transport you from the fairytale Russian steppes to the Romany fireside. You will hear your Russian and gypsy favourites plus less well known but equally beautiful songs and tunes. Interspersed with movements from Mazaika's unusual, earthy version of Vivaldi's Winter! Programme will also include some feisty and haunting originals with a Latin groove!

Bow & Bellows are a stunningly versatile violin, horn and accordion duo. They play and sing their own compelling arrangements of Klezmer, Balkan and Gypsy music with occasional sorties to savour the musical traditions of other countries. Sally Davies and Martina Schwarz met in 2000 whilst providing the music for a touring theatre production and formed the duo soon afterwards. Since then they have had a steady stream of engagements both, for private functions and in a wide variety of venues, ranging from cafes, folk clubs, embassies, festivals, to the National Theatre Foyer and the Purcell Room.

From the small but thriving bluegrass scene in London, the London Bluegrass Band emerged in 2021 from its roots in sessions and jams across the city. The collective, dedicated to showcasing and fostering the bluegrass scene in the capital, is made from a diverse, international group of musicians who love bluegrass old and new, and love sharing it! The line-up consists of; – The Vanguards front-man and premier Monroe-style bluegrass picker, Jack Baker on vocals and mandolin – Singer, player and luthier extraordinaire, Cedric Thorose on Dobro and vocals – ‘Papa’ Tommy Amenta from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on guitar and vocals – London Bluegrass Band director and British Bluegrass News editor, Chris Lord on banjo – Talented jazz-man, Theo Malka-Wishart, holding it down on double bass

Drawing inspiration from the song book, characters and grooves of New Orleans, the Whippoorwills will take you on a musical tour of the humid and heady streets of the French Quarter, with old school jazz, blues – and a few left turns. Titch Walker - cornet Christian Miller - guitar and banjo Graham Hughes - tuba

Track Dogs are an international band formed in 2006 in Madrid with a name deriving from the dark subterranean world of the New York subway system. They are an eclectic line up of acoustic guitar, electric base, trumpet, cajon and stunning four-part vocal harmonies. Their sound is best described as “sunshine-y songs thriving on dark themes behind irresistible rhythms”. Those familiar with the band will know that Track Dogs have always dabbled in different styles from Americana and blue grass to folk and even blues. With over 11 albums, and performances from Glastonbury to the Royal Albert Hall, Track Dogs continue make a name for themselves Sometimes deadly serious, sometimes showing a finely tuned sense of humour - they will always get you tapping your feet and before you know it you will be up and dancing! “A rare combination of four great players who also have superb voices creating stunning individual vocal performances and the almost inevitable perfect harmonies. The playing is outstanding, the harmonies superb and it is joyful throughout, just give it a listen” Music Riot UK “Genre busting acoustic music built around folk, Americana and blue grass” RnR Magazine “The antidote to a bad day!” Maverick “If you were looking to mark your card for the ‘end of the world’ party, head to wherever Track Dogs are playing for they surely will be playing! Squeeze in at the bar, drink up and thirst no more” Americana-UK

Bassist Sam Casey leads a chordless quartet playing swinging standards with an open, interactive sound. A Birmingham Conservatoire graduate and active on the Birmingham jazz scene, Casey draws influence from Paul Chambers, Ray Brown, and Felix Moseholm. He is joined by James Borland on trumpet, Toby Evans on tenor saxophone and George Prentice-Povey on drums for a night of straight ahead swing and melodic improvisation.

Josh Flowers returns to Green Note for his yearly January show, for a cosy night of new and old songs. Josh will be joined on stage by friends throughout the evening.

Over the last few years, Tim Penn and The Second Line have firmly established their reputation as one of the top New Orleans R&B outfits in London, regularly gigging at top London clubs and bars such as Nightjar in Old Street, Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s (9 consecutive sold-out shows) and Pizza Express Soho. If you like Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Dr John, Allen Toussaint, The Neville Brothers, mixed in with a nod to Ray Charles and Tom Waits and an occasional bit of old school Jelly Roll Morton - then this is one band you won’t want to miss. Tim Penn is of course no stranger to The Green Note, having played The Green Note Basement Bar regularly ever since it opened in 2014, along with Second Line guitarist, Chris Proctor. Going back to the 1970s, he played with the legendary Dorris Henderson’s Eclection and also in the Kevin Coyne band alongside Andy Summers (The Police) and Gordon Smith (Described by John Peel as ” The foremost white Blues guitarist in the world “). These days, as well as leading The Second Line, he can also be found playing with The Cadillac Kings (“The U.K.’s finest purveyors of blues & swing” Blues in Britain Magazine). "These guys are amazing!! Their popularity and presence grow with each gig they do for us. Not surprising with the exceptional level of talent, commitment and all round positive energy they bring to every performance" The Ram Jam Club at The Grey Horse, Kingston “Right from the outset, the album sounds like it was recorded at a different time, sometime in the past when music was music. The band immediately sounds great, authentic, and punchy.” Dale Storr (Top UK New Orleans piano player), reviewing “It Is What It Is, We Are What We Are” – the band’s self-produced CD from 2017

Born in Ukraine and living in South East London, Maria Mihailik is a young singer-songwriter. Inspired by an eclectic mix of songwriters, like Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Joni Mitchell and Naima Bock she blends folk styles and contemporary themes in a confessional, intimate way. Maria’s songwriting and vocal is both distinctive and timeless, she, quite literally, turns heads as soon as she starts to play. — Toria Wooff Maria’s music and storytelling are powerful — raw, honest, and deeply emotional. There’s no pretense, just pure expression. I could listen to her beautiful serenades all night. — Juni Habel

Bernard Butler returns to the Green Note for his annual and traditional new year address to the nation. Expect to hear intimate acoustic and electric previews of new songs, reworked standards and many guitar changes.