All London's live music

The Boisdale Music Awards returns for another glittering celebration of artistry, performance, and the enduring power of live music - hosted by Boisdale Patron of Music, Jools Holland.

Ruthie Foster still remembers sitting in front of the TV in the Seventies, fighting with her brother and sister to watch the Grammy Awards. On the screen, formative heroes like Janis Ian and Roberta Flack would take the stage, teaching Foster what was possible.

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Step right up and accept our invitation to the blues as Stuart Maxwell (vocals/harmonica/organ/piano), Chris Johnson (vocals/guitars), Nick Johnson (vocals/guitars/piano/harmonium) and Alex Davis (double bass) present their eclectic selection of Tom Waits’ catalogue at The Bedford.

The Too Bad Jims say farewell...

The Too Bad Jims got their name from the seminal Fat Possum album "Too Bad Jim" by the hugely influential blues musician RL Burnside. The band plays a gritty high-octane mix of North Mississippi Hill Country blues and boogie.

British born to Italian parents, Blues piano player and singer Eric Ranzoni is one of the finest around.

A night of old-time jazz with rock’n’roll rhythms! Fronted by Rum Buffalo lead singer Jake Stevens, The Blue Bottle Club take forgotten songs from the 1920s and inject an energetic distorted blues sound that will get you swaying and jumping…

We invite you to listen to live bands play beautiful music. Enjoy the sounds of LoKoJamm featuring Lokandes and friends, Cinelli Brothers, Ramshackle, and award-winning blues artist 24Pesos.

A Wednesday afternoon of live jazz, blues, gospel and country with one of the UK’s finest jazz and blues singers, TJ Johnson.

Drawing on audience favourites from his 2026 album, alongside new additions to his ever-evolving MOJO repertoire,

This South London 6-piece plays a mixture of upbeat jazz & blues with a dash of European quirkiness. Their musical mélange can take you from the streets of New Orleans and the beaches of Brazil to the nightclubs of Paris.

The Bads are always in demand to play at clubs and festivals in UK and Europe and this is a great opportunity to experience this wonderful funky (and friendly) band up close in a club setting.

Ben and Tom Waters are a powerhouse father-and-son duo whose electrifying blend of boogie-woogie, rock ’n’ roll, and rhythm & blues has captivated audiences worldwide.

Blending the grit of rock with the soul of the blues, Ross Harding is back at Ram Jam on his tour channeling the ghosts of the Delta through a modern, darkly cinematic sound.

THE LAPAZOOS ARE A BAND THAT FORMED ALMOST BY ACCIDENT AND HAVE PROVED SO POPULAR THAT THEY HAVE BECOME A REGULAR FIXTURE HERE AT NIGHTJAR

Experience New Orleans' Own John ‘Papa’ Gros live at Toulouse Lautrec for an evening of New Orleans funk, soul, jazz, and blues, driven by fiery keys and irresistible grooves.

One night. A 60-year songbook, a closing venue, and the first day of a record released a track a week.

Paul Gurney (Auckland, NZ) vocals, guitar, blues harp

Richard Adams (Auckland, NZ) violin, vocals

Austin Stansfield (London, UK) bass, vocals

And special guest, London's Kevin Wooding on the Bulls Head acoustic piano.

Kihaya Blues has been brought together by Kyazi’s love of music, friendship, and good vibes.

THE COSIMO MATASSA PROJECT - THEY ARE A GROUP OF MUSICIANS WHO SHARE A LOVE OF EARLY RHYTHM AND BLUES.

Graham Hughes on vocals

Experience New Orleans' Own John ‘Papa’ Gros live at Toulouse Lautrec for an evening of New Orleans funk, soul, jazz, and blues, driven by fiery keys and irresistible grooves.

“Brixton harmonica wizard” The Observer

“This gifted bluesman is one of London’s greatest undiscovered talents” The Independent

“Caught him live last week… he’s a mighty performer” Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio

So, you’ve heard Fleetwood Mac, you love Wings and you saw John Mayer last year. What’s next? Look no further than The Callbirds!

Renowned for their distinctive sound and impeccable presentation, The Swingtones continue to rise as one of the most polished and captivating vintage‑inspired ensembles on the circuit.

The Rigmarollers pack out shows with their unique take on the blues, having made the leap to festival headliners in the last year. A trio with a massive sound, they put vocals, harmonica, guitar and sousaphone over an irresistible backbeat.