All London's live music

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

His musical talents include banjo, guitar, piano, Hammond organ, bass, accordion, spoons, and the harmonica.

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.

A compelling trio with a strong following on the blues and roots music scene.

Black Cat Music and Evans Above are proud to present...... Chris Murphy at the Betsey Trotwood.

Bosko Baker’s Do Makers serve up a raw, foot-stompin’ dose of American roots music — what they call ‘street swing’. It’ll make you feel like you’ve just stumbled onto a New Orleans street corner, where time’s a blur, the tunes are hot, & the sidewalks still remember…

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!

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

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!

https://www.janavarga.net

https://www.izziederry.com

FOLK AND ROOTS PRESENTS: STELLA PRINCE

With support from Charlotte Shaw and Marta

“Prince is an old soul… a 21-year-old singer/ songwriter whose holy trinity of singers hail from the 1970s or earlier.”

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

“Prince is an old soul… a 21-year-old singer/ songwriter whose holy trinity of singers hail from the 1970s or earlier.” – Forbes

Stella Prince is an LA-based singer-songwriter who blends the storytelling of her Woodstock roots with modern pop sensibilities.

Every Friday, we keep it in the family, with our 91 house band mixing up classics from 9pm, while our resident DJs keep the dance floor moving ’til 1:30am.

Jim Lauderdale embodies the sound of American roots music for listeners around the world. A 2025 inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Lauderdale will release his 38th and 39th albums in 2026: Country Super Hits Volume 2 and a bluegrass collection, The Birds Know.

Wielding a cello, powerhouse vocals and magnetic onstage energy, Monique Clare is a multi award-winning songwriter who’s deeply personal storytelling and arresting authenticity has elicited cathartic tears of grief and joy from audiences around the world.

“Prince is an old soul… a 21-year-old singer/ songwriter whose holy trinity of singers hail from the 1970s or earlier.” – Forbes

Stella Prince is an LA-based singer-songwriter who blends the storytelling of her Woodstock roots with modern pop sensibilities.

Anyone interested in contemporary British blues/roots music will be aware of Errol Linton.