Andy Smythe Band
Blackheath Halls, Recital Room, SE3 9RQ , [Venue Details]"Songs beyond the scope of most singer/songwriters" Time Out
Andy Smythe (guitar/vocals)
Jimmy Van Lin (mandolin)
Will Street (fiddle)
Paul Challenger (electric guitar)
Les Elvin (bass)
Oleg Katchinski (drums)
Support: Jo Girdlestone with Malcolm MacWatt (multi-instrumentalist)
Andy Smythe is a London-based singer-songwriter known for his soaring four-octave voice, poetic lyrics, and a distinctive retro-folk rock sound.
Drawing inspiration from legends like Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley, Andy crafts songs that explore the human condition with emotional depth and melodic richness. His music blends intricate acoustic arrangements with thoughtful storytelling, often performed solo or alongside his talented bandmates Les Elvin (bass) and Jimmy Van Lin (mandolin), Will Street (fiddle) and Oleg Katchinski (drums).
Despite the challenges of the modern music industry, Andy remains a passionate grassroots artist, committed to authenticity over trends. His live performances are celebrated for their warmth, energy, and lyrical resonance.
Jo Girdlestone is a Greenwich based singer-songwriter. Originally an ensemble theatre maker her life-long faith in stories (as a way of exploring what it is to be human) continues to drive her writing. Jo released her first album Somewhere Before in 2021 on the Global Fusion Record label, followed by a further 3 EP’s; Deep Water in 2022, Circle the Sun in 2024 and Pushing Back the Shadows in 2025.
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Min: £16.50
Max: £20.00
Performer name: Andy Smythe, Jimmy Van Lin, Will Street, Paul Challenger
Other key names: Les Elvin, Oleg Katchinski, Jo Girdlestone, Malcolm MacWatt
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Andy Smythe Band
Friday, 10 Jul 2026 @7.15pm
Blackheath Halls, Recital Room, SE3 9RQMore Information
"Songs beyond the scope of most singer/songwriters" Time Out
Andy Smythe (guitar/vocals)
Jimmy Van Lin (mandolin)
Will Street (fiddle)
Paul Challenger (electric guitar)
Les Elvin (bass)
Oleg Katchinski (drums)
Support: Jo Girdlestone with Malcolm MacWatt (multi-instrumentalist)
Andy Smythe is a London-based singer-songwriter known for his soaring four-octave voice, poetic lyrics, and a distinctive retro-folk rock sound.
Drawing inspiration from legends like Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley, Andy crafts songs that explore the human condition with emotional depth and melodic richness. His music blends intricate acoustic arrangements with thoughtful storytelling, often performed solo or alongside his talented bandmates Les Elvin (bass) and Jimmy Van Lin (mandolin), Will Street (fiddle) and Oleg Katchinski (drums).
Despite the challenges of the modern music industry, Andy remains a passionate grassroots artist, committed to authenticity over trends. His live performances are celebrated for their warmth, energy, and lyrical resonance.
Jo Girdlestone is a Greenwich based singer-songwriter. Originally an ensemble theatre maker her life-long faith in stories (as a way of exploring what it is to be human) continues to drive her writing. Jo released her first album Somewhere Before in 2021 on the Global Fusion Record label, followed by a further 3 EP’s; Deep Water in 2022, Circle the Sun in 2024 and Pushing Back the Shadows in 2025.
Admission
Min: £16.50
Max: £20.00
Performer name: Andy Smythe, Jimmy Van Lin, Will Street, Paul Challenger
Other key names: Les Elvin, Oleg Katchinski, Jo Girdlestone, Malcolm MacWatt
Halibuts is the only place to find ALL London's live music.
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