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214 events for rootstoday| Sat. 23 May
The Errol Linton Band
Blues Roots

The Errol Linton Band

Jamboree, WC1X 9HH [Venue Details]

Saturday night with the toughest and finest blues combo around, led by the renowned contemporary British blues/roots musician Errol Linton. Expect Chicago blues shot through with reggae swing, soulful harp, and a band that absolutely smokes.

Saturday,
23 May 2026
@9.00pm

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Matinée Show: Steve Ray Ladson
Blues Country Roots

Matinée Show: Steve Ray Ladson

Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]

Steve Ray Ladson is a multi-talented musician and songwriter from South Carolina, USA, who has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in blues, roots and country music.

Saturday,
23 May 2026
@2.30pm

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Roisin McNeill – EP launch
Americana Country Roots

Roisin McNeill – EP launch

Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]

Singer-songwriter Róisín McNeill comes from a rich tradition of storytelling and roots-inspired songwriting.

Tuesday,
2 Jun 2026
@8.30pm

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Dirk Powell - UK ALBUM LAUNCH
Americana Folk Roots

Dirk Powell - UK ALBUM LAUNCH

The Sound Lounge, SM1 1NU [Venue Details]

We are beyond excited to welcome back 4 time GRAMMY award winner, folk & cajun legend, Dirk Powell!

Sunday,
7 Jun 2026
@8.00pm

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KEB’ MO’
Roots

KEB’ MO’

Union Chapel, N1 2UN [Venue Details]

With five GRAMMYs, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo’ stands as one of the most accomplished and respected artists working in contemporary roots music today.

Wednesday,
10 Jun 2026
Doors open
@ 7.00pm

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Groundation
Jazz Reggae Roots

Groundation

O2 Forum Kentish Town, NW5 1JY [Venue Details]

Groundation returns with their 11th studio album, Candle Burning. This new work perpetuates the group’s legend with the same commitment to sophisticated music and impeccable sound quality, recorded 100% analog.

Saturday,
13 Jun 2026
Doors open
@ 7.00pm

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Tom Kitching and Jennifer Reid – Bitter and Mild
Folk Roots

Tom Kitching and Jennifer Reid – Bitter and Mild

Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]

Tom Kitching and Jennifer Reid present their new show, ‘Bitter and Mild’, a tongue-in-cheek celebration of their native North West of England, through songs, stories, and a skeletal horse.

Monday,
15 Jun 2026
@8.30pm

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Carter Sampson
Americana Country Roots

Carter Sampson

Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]

Black Cat Music are Proud to present the Queen of Oklahoma – Carter Sampson Carter Sampson is a multi award-winning singer/songwriter born and raised in Oklahoma. She tours nationally and internationally, playing both solo and with her trio and band, and has performed in the UK many times.

Tuesday,
16 Jun 2026
@8.30pm

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Paper Fence
Country Jazz Roots

Paper Fence

The Harrison, WC1H 8JF [Venue Details]

PAPER FENCE is the musical partnership of Hannah and Nick Harris..

Thursday,
18 Jun 2026
@7.30pm

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Horace Andy
Reggae Roots

Horace Andy

Boisdale Of Canary Wharf, E14 4QT [Venue Details]

A true architect of roots reggae and one of Jamaica’s most distinctive voices, Horace Andy brings a rare and intimate live show to Boisdale of Canary Wharf, joined by the formidable Dub Asante Band featuring the mighty Matic Horns.

Friday,
19 Jun 2026
@9.00pm

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The Cadillac Kings
Blues Jazz Roots

The Cadillac Kings

Pizza Express Jazz Club, W1D 3RW [Venue Details]

The Cadillac Kings have been on the road since 1999 & in that time have built a formidable reputation for entertaining audiences with their unique mix of self-penned rhythm & blues, Louisiana-style roots music and humour!

Saturday,
20 Jun 2026
@8.00pm

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Scotland on Tour: HEISK and Chloe Matharu
Folk Roots

Scotland on Tour: HEISK and Chloe Matharu

Cecil Sharp House, NW1 7AY [Venue Details]

Showcasing Scotland's folk talent: six-piece trad outfit HEISK and singer-songwriter and harpist Chloe Matharu.

Thursday,
25 Jun 2026
@7.30pm

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The Embers
Folk Roots

The Embers

Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]

THE EMBERS are a five-piece folk and roots band, bringing together the story-telling tradition of British folk music with the soul of Americana and a bluegrass swing.

Thursday,
25 Jun 2026
@8.30pm

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Muireann Bradley (Féile MOTH)
Blues Roots

Muireann Bradley (Féile MOTH)

Moth Club, E9 6NU [Venue Details]

Muireann Bradley is a once-in-a-generation talent; aged just eighteen, the Irish guitarist and singer has captivated audiences worldwide with her interpretations of classic blues songs. Raised in County Donegal, she began playing guitar aged nine, inspired by her blues-loving father.

Friday,
26 Jun 2026
Doors open
@ 7.30pm

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Reggae Choir – Roots & Riddims
Reggae Roots

Reggae Choir – Roots & Riddims

Alexandra Palace, Theatre, N22 7AY [Venue Details]

Reggae Choir returns to Alexandra Palace Theatre with a powerful production, Roots & Riddims this June.

This family-friendly event brings together live choral Reggae, deep roots riddims, and sound system energy in a way rarely seen on this scale.

Sunday,
28 Jun 2026
Doors open
@ 6.30pm

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Rose’s Pawn Shop
Roots

Rose’s Pawn Shop

Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]

For two decades, Rose’s Pawn Shop have evolved their version of modern-day American roots music.

Wednesday,
1 Jul 2026
@8.30pm

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The Cadillac Kings
Blues Rock N Roll Roots

The Cadillac Kings

Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]

Celebrating 27 years ‘on the road’ the CADILLAC KINGS have built a huge reputation for entertaining audiences with a unique mix of self-penned rhythm & blues, roots rock & roll, boogie and swing.

Saturday,
4 Jul 2026
@8.30pm

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Sierra Ferrell: Heavy Petal Tour
Roots

Sierra Ferrell: Heavy Petal Tour

O2 Forum Kentish Town, NW5 1JY [Venue Details]

One of the brightest young luminaries in roots music today, West Virginia-born Sierra Ferrell brings a dose of beautifully strange magic to everything she touches.

Tuesday,
7 Jul 2026
Doors open
@ 7.00pm

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ROCKY DAWUNI
Afrobeat Reggae Roots

ROCKY DAWUNI

100 Club, W1D 1LL [Venue Details]

Scruff Of The Neck presents…

Rocky Dawuni + guest act

Four-time GRAMMY nominated musician and global activist, Rocky Dawuni, straddles the boundaries between Africa, the Caribbean and the U. S. to create his appealing Afro Roots sound that unites generations and cultures.

Thursday,
9 Jul 2026
@7.30pm

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Peter Vadiveloo
Blues Folk Roots

Peter Vadiveloo

The Old Dispensary, SE5 0TF [Venue Details]

Come and join me at this great London independent music venue.
Hope to see you there in support of independent, original live music and venues!

Friday,
31 Jul 2026
Doors open
@ 6.00pm

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Spiritual Roots Reggae Mo'Kalamity
Reggae Roots

Spiritual Roots Reggae Mo'Kalamity

The Jazz Cafe, NW1 7PG [Venue Details]

A roots reggae voice shaped by Jamaican studio tradition, diasporic heritage and a live band sound built on deep groove and space.

Tuesday,
4 Aug 2026
@7.00pm

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Abdelkader Saadoun & Takaleed Band plus special guest Kader Fahem
African Rock Roots

Abdelkader Saadoun & Takaleed Band plus special guest Kader Fahem

The Sound Lounge, SM1 1NU [Venue Details]

We are so excited to be bringing Abdelkader Saadoun to The Sound Lounge, as part of his 2026 tour, for what promises to be an exotic night of roots and world music from this master musician and his sensational band. Bring your dancing shoes!

Friday,
7 Aug 2026
@8.00pm

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Jana Varga and Izzie Derry
Americana Folk Roots

Jana Varga and Izzie Derry

The Tuesday Night Music Club, CR5 2NF [Venue Details]

https://www.janavarga.net

https://www.izziederry.com

Tuesday,
18 Aug 2026
@8.00pm

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Martha Spencer Trio
Country Folk Roots

Martha Spencer Trio

Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]

Martha Spencer Trio with Lucas Pasley & Jake Dwyer

“Appalachian music, through and through, with all the dynamism of a string band and the longing of a lovelorn country song.” – Rolling Stone Country

Monday,
24 Aug 2026
@8.30pm

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214 Events today| Sat. 23 May