The Green Note, Camden Town, London - Newsletter, 01/05/2025
Friday, May 02, 2025
The Green Note has forwarded its latest newsletter with details of forthcoming musical events.
Hello Green Note Music Lovers,
May is blooming with an array of exceptional live performances at Green Note! From toe-tapping jug band tunes to soulful singer-songwriters and global grooves, there’s something special for everyone!
UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS…
There is a real global theme to our programme this month, with music from around the world. Here is a selection of what we have in store….
We have a fantastic line up this bank holiday weekend! We kick things off tonight (Fri 2nd May) when EL CHAMUYO QUARTET make their Green Note debut with their energetic mix of tango and jazz – a must-see for lovers of fiery, danceable grooves! Tomorrow night (Sat 3rd May) sees the return of wildly entertaining THE JAKE LEG JUG BAND, who bring the roaring 1920s to life with their infectious blend of jazz, blues, gospel, and ragtime. Their vintage charm and humour are guaranteed to get your feet tapping! And on Monday (6th May) we welcome SOUTH FOR WINTER, a New Zealand born, Nashville based Americana duo whose sound blends dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads. It’s definitely worth checking them out!
Next week brings us the return of Green Note favourites, The GYPSY DREAMERS (Fri 9th May), an eclectic group of musicians who mix Latin jazz, bossa nova, flamenco, and chanson into a spellbinding, global soundscape. On Sunday 11th May, we have a treat for folk fans with the return of BBC Folk Award-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter SAM CARTER, renowned for his narrative-rich songwriting, which Uncut described as being “as penetrating as Richard Thompson’s best work”. Pretty high praise!
And two other Green Note favourites return this month for a very special double bill of lyrical depth and warmth as Canada’s CATHERINE MACLELLAN & UK’s LUCY FARRELL join forces for an intimate night of storytelling and harmony. Highly recommended! We also look forward to Green Note debuts from JAM GROOVE (Fri 16th May) - a new Senegalese band who fuse West African rhythms with funk and jazz energy, and AYSE ROZA & CENK SANLIOGLU who present a powerful mix of Mesapotamian and Anatolian music, and have come highly recommended to us!
GREEN NOTE HITS THE ROAD
While Green Note remains at the heart of what we do, we’re thrilled to bring our signature intimate music experiences to a few other special venues across London this May, as our “home away from home” series continues.
On Wednesday (8th May), join us at The Water Rats for an evening with the mesmerising SAM BROOKES. Known for his soaring vocals and emotive songwriting, Sam’s performances are a masterclass in heartfelt expression. Highly recommended!
Later in the month we’re at St Pancras Old Church with the ethereal GEORGIA RUTH (Thurs 15th May). A Welsh singer-songwriter, Georgia presents a candid and affecting collection of songs, spanning wide-open Americana to 60s-influenced folk ballads. Her live performances are a rare treat, and this one is not to be missed.
tClosing out our May series, we welcome the return of HANNAH ROSE PLATT who will be celebrating the release her new album, Fragile Creatures, with a full band performance like no other (28th May @ Water Rats)! This powerful album (produced by Ed Harcourt) explores the myths, superstitions, and societal pressures surrounding female health, blending personal stories with poignant cultural and historical commentary.
This is just a selection of the many incredible artists who will be gracing our stage in the coming weeks, so please do check out our EVENTS PAGE for the full listings. And please note that many of our shows sell out in advance, so we highly recommend grabbing your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
And if you can’t decide, check out our NEW SPOTIFY PLAYLIST for a taster of what’s coming up in May!
Spotify Playlist
Hope to see you soon!
Lots of love,
Immy & Risa xx
COMING UP IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS…
El Chamuyo Quartet
Fri 2nd May
Dynamic quartet performing a wide sweep of Argentinian tango music, ranging from golden era of the 1920s and ‘30s, through to the tango nuevo masterpieces of Piazzolla as well as original music
The Rigmarollers
Fri 2nd May
THE BASEMENT BAR
The vintage sounds of America with deep Sousaphone Brass grooves, intricate string picking and virtuosic harmonica & washboard.
Matinée Show:
Hannah Scott
Sat 3rd May
“She reduces women and children to tears - in a good way…” The Guardian / “…and grown men.” Tom Besford, English Folk Expo
The Jake Leg Jug Band
Sat 3rd May
The authentic sounds of 1920’s and 30’s America - Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime - with a twist!
Bee Ororo
Sat 3rd May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Award-winning jazz / blues artist
**SOLD OUT**
Drums of the World - drum workshop
Sun 4th May
Global adventures in rhythm. An exciting and interactive drum workshop presented by Elephant Drums and led by Adam Teixeira.
Mean Mary’s Woman Creature Tour: An Evening of Fast-Picking Fun + Rebecca Hollweg
Sun 4th May
Special singer-songwriter double bill featuring two outstanding talents from both sides of the pond… Mean Mary who has “the voice of a ragged Angel combined with the banjo playing of the Devil” + Rebecca Hollweg of whom Uncut said “Carole King couldn’t have written a better pop song’”
Bossa Nova
- Tribute to João Gilberto by Mario Bakuna
Sun 4th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
A concert dedicated to João Gilberto - the “father of Bossa Nova”
**SOL
Elliott Morris
Mon 5th May
With a coveted Danny Kyle Award from Celtic Connections, and 3 awards from Italy’s premier world music festival, Elliott Morris has a formidable reputation as one of the hardest-working and most sought-after artists on the acoustic scene.
South For Winter
Mon 5th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins.
Beau Bennett
+ Kiah Lindsey
Tue 6th May
Two incredible singer-songwriters share the stage in this TALENTBANQ double bill
Adam Wedd
Tue 6th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Singer songwriter plays from his brand new EP / “The best song Leonard Cohen never wrote” Martyn Ware ( Heaven 17, Human League Tina Turner)
Ian A. Anderson
Wed 7th May
The veteran old time traditional English deathfolk blues, and psych-folk musician mixes a huge variety of songs from his lengthy career with fascinating anecdotes.
Annalie Wilson
Wed 7th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Deep and soulful singer songwriter… Tenderness dances with yearning in a voice that comes straight from the heart
Jack Francis
Thu 8th May
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, with a lyrical content demonstrating the writer’s acerbic wit and attention to detail and compounds his experience navigating modern society and fallen dreams
Marta Valadon
Thu 8th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Free spirited violinist and singer-songwriter brings her unique Mediterranean and Eastern European jazz style, blended with poignant and emotive lyrics
Sam Brookes
Thu 8th May
THE WATER RATS
“there are vast emotional reserves at work reminiscent of the great Tim Buckley” The Independent / “Nothing really prepares you for Sam Brookes ... he is a national treasure” Folk Radio
Gypsy Dreamers
Fri 9th May
“dynamic hybrid jazz-meets-classical project that explores tango, bossa nova, pop, jazz and world sounds via violin, cello and percussion.” – Time Out
Ewan Bleach
Fri 9th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
1920s and 30s jazz and blues
Matinée Show:
The Water Chorus
Sat 10th May
This group of friends reimagines traditional folk music with upbeat, punk-inspired arrangements and haunting ballads, blending humor, melancholy, and energy in their unique style.
Deep Six Blues
Sat 10th May
British Blues band bring songs built on spellbinding guitar riffs, driving bass lines, wailing harmonica and passionate vocals
Giulia Marro Trio
Sat 10th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Bringing swing to the forefront with elements of blues, country and chamber jazz, this trio led by rising star clarinettist Giulia Marro’s first outing is not one to be missed!
Matinée Show: Rebet Asker-Greek Roots Series
Sun 11th May
Greek Rebetiko… a series of songs from a selection of the greatest Greek composers…
Sam Carter
Sun 11th May
‘Sam Carter is a brilliant guitarist and songwriter who combines the observational with social comment and personal reflection’ Songlines / ‘A singer who can hold the audience spellbound all by himself’ R2
Harry Diplock Sessions
Sun 11th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
The music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli… Joined monthly by some of the best gypsy jazz musicians from across Europe, come for an evening of improvisation and surprises!
Ayse Roza
& Cenk Şanlıoğlu
Mon 12th May
An evening of Mesapotamian and Anatolian fusion
Grace Elizabeth Harvey
Mon 12th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
‘Hers is a name to watch’- Folking
Paper Fence
Tue 13th May
New Roots presents alt-folk band Paper Fence, merging jazz elements with the darker side of roots & country into their own atmospheric, cinematic sound.
Eve Goodman
Tue 13th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Welsh singer influenced by the artistry and the expression of intuitive solo voices like Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake and Adrienne Lenker, who combines honest lyricism with mesmerising musical hooks and patterns… “Her rich voice flows like deep water” Songlines
Catherine MacLellan & Lucy Farrell
Wed 14th May
Though they grew up half a world apart, multi-award-winning songwriters Catherine MacLellan (Prince Edward Island, Canada) and Lucy Farrell (Kent, England) connect through the quiet brilliance of their songcraft and the warm clarity of their delivery.
Webb City
Wed 14th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Celebrates the early piano trio line up featuring rhythm guitar in place of drums, united by a joint love for the trios of Oscar Peterson, Nat ‘King’ Cole trio and Art Tatum
Louis Brennan
Thu 15th May
New Roots presents Louis Brennan with full band. ‘A master storyteller with a voice like rolling thunder’ (GQ Magazine) / ‘life-affirming’ Americana UK.
Kenny White + Spottiswoode
Thu 15th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Special double bill featuring solo set from frontman of the cult Independent Music Award-winning New York band, Spottiswoode & His Enemies, plus acclaimed US singer-songwriter Kenny White
Georgia Ruth
Thu 15th May
ST PANCRAS OLD CHURCH
Award-winnning Welsh artist brings a candid and affecting collection of songs, spanning wide-open Americana to 60s-influenced folk ballads
Jam Groove
Fri 16th May
New Senegalese 4-piece… “Like an African version of Jamaica’s Sly & Robbie…” Songlines
Fraser Urquhart Trio
Fri 16th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
One of the UK’s leading interpreters of the Great American Songbook, specialising in show tunes and song from the Swing-Era
Matinée Show:
Freda D’Souza + Nika Mo + Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi
Sat 17th May
This stunning triple bill of assured songwriters will see a blending of folk with experimental sonic art practice.
Big Mama’s Door
Sat 17th May
An eclectic mix of swinging blues from the 20s-50s… “Excellent band…her smoky/laid-back voice does the risqué blues-with-soul stuff with a vengeance.” (Blues in the South)
Rob Picazo
Sat 17th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
Songs that travel the map of US Soul, R&B and Gospel, drawing inspiration from the sounds of Chicago, New Orleans and Memphis in the 60s and 70s
Open-mic hosted by Rob Thom
Sun 18th May
Well-established, relaxed and friendly open mic…
Mia Kelly
Sun 18th May
Canadian singer-songwriter with a spellbinding voice, with songs that blur the lines between intimate memoir and compelling, semi-fictional narratives
Sam Braysher Trio plays Harold Arlen
Sun 18th May
THE BASEMENT BAR
“Saxophonist Sam Braysher is like a breath of fresh air. He has an alto sound that doesn’t sound like anyone else, and is a throwback to the classic jazz of the 1950s with a contemporary twist”. Jazz Views / “I can’t think of another alto saxophonist with a sound quite like Sam Braysher’s” **** Dave Gelly, The Observer
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