The Green Note, Camden Town, London - Newsletter, 02/07/2025.
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
The Green Note has forwarded its latest newsletter with details of forthcoming musical events.
Hello Green Note Music Lovers,
We hope you’re ready for a month of unforgettable live music! July is bursting with incredible artists, spanning Americana, Bluegrass, folk, Gypsy jazz and more — all under our cosy little roof! Whether you’re a long-time regular or it’s your first visit, there’s no better time to soak up the magic of live music, good company and a summer evening at Green Note.
UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS…
Fans of Americana and heartfelt songwriting will love KELLEY MICKWEE, whose rich, rootsy sound blends Texan soul with bluesy storytelling (Thurs 3rd July), and LINDA McLEAN who music reviewers have ranked among the best of her North American contemporaries: “There is a ‘holy trinity’ of Canadian singer songwriters, Sarah Harmer, Kathleen Edwards and Linda McLean.”CBC Radio (Weds 9th July). Both highly recommended!
We’re also looking forward this week to the return of Green Note favourite HANK WANGFORD, the godfather of British alt-country, keeping traditions alive with his signature wit and warmth (Fri 4th July). From the harmonious Heartlands of Scotland and the musical metropolis of Melbourne, Australia, GOOD GUY HANK will be bringing all of the heartbreak, joy and everything in-between with blistering bluegrass country guitar, lightning mandolin, virtuoso fiddle playing and three part harmonies galore to our stage next week (Fri 11th July).
Bluegrass fans are in for a treat tonight (Weds 2nd July) with BLUE LASS - This all-female trio will be making their Green Note debut, performing a combination of original, traditional and contemporary material, weaving their love of American bluegrass, old-time and folk music with authentic, heartfelt playing.
And if Gypsy jazz gets your toes tapping, don’t miss the brilliant HARRY DIPLOCK, who has a monthly residency in our Basement Bar where he invites special guests to join him in bringing the music of Django Renhardt, Stephane Grapelli and more to an appreciative audience. For one night only, Harry will be joined in our main space by virtuoso Parisian jazz guitarist HUGO GUEZBAR for a very special one off show (Sun 13th July). Don’t miss this!
Other upcoming highlights include entertaining old-time band THE THUMPING TOMMYS (Sat 5th July), a concert dedicated to the father of bossa nova with MARIO BAKUNA (Sun 6th July), a night of nu-gypsy jazz with cellist dynamo Shirley Smart and her trio BEZIQUE (Thurs 10th July), and distinguished, 6 time BMI Award winning, Grammy and CMT Award Nominated Nashville songwriter, producer, and publisher JEFF COHEN (Mon 14th July).
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 what to book for, check out our SPOTIFY PLAYLIST for a taster of what’s coming up in July!
Spotify Playlist - July 2025
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6omkk6dtECrsQIqZAnzCfz?si=f73fdf64bbfc4b96&nd=1&dlsi=722614283f394f20
Hope to see you soon!
Lots of love,
Immy & Risa xx
COMING UP IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS…
Blue Lass
Wed 2nd July
Putting the Lass in Bluegrass! This all-female trio perform a combination of original, traditional and contemporary material, weaving their love of American bluegrass, old-time and folk music with authentic, heartfelt playing.
Tennyson King
Wed 2nd July
THE BASEMENT BAR
Award-winning, nomadic, folk musician from Hong Kong and Canada, brings smooth vocals, rhythmic guitar, and the heartbeat of his kick drum
Jawbone
Wed 2nd July
THE WATER RATS
“Ensemble rock & roll at it’s finest.” Raw Ramp Magazine / “They take the everyday and make it special.” Maximum Volume Music
Kelley Mickwee
Thu 3rd July
Texan singer-songwriter tours behind the release of her sophomore album, Everything Beautiful
Rhona Macfarlane
Thu 3rd July
THE BASEMENT BAR
Singer-songwriter with a unique sound that marries storytelling with modern, introspective lyricism, drawing listeners into a space of reflection and serenity
**SOLD OUT**
Hank Wangford & The Big Bass Combo
Fri 4th July
Hank Wangford, the godfather of British alt-country, presents his bass combo - twin bass guitars drilling their way through sad songs of lost love, breakups and betrayal…
The Thumping Tommys
Sat 5th July
A heady brew of Irish and American folk music performed with a distinctly English style from this hugely entertaining old-time band!
Deelee Dubé
Sat 5th July
THE BASEMENT BAR
“A Beguiling Soulfulness” Jazz Times / “Miss Dubé, the first British recipient of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Award, has a voice of the purest gold.” Jazz In Reading, 2019
Ed Blunt + Detta Kenzie
Sun 6th July
Stunning double bill featuring Blunt - “His songs are wry and completely brilliant” Chris Difford (Squeeze) + Kenzie : “Detta Kenzie is a singer of siren songs with a voice likely to lure the unsuspecting onto the rocks” FATEA Magazine
Bossa Nova - Tribute to João Gilberto by Mario Bakuna
Sun 6th July
THE BASEMENT BAR
A concert dedicated to João Gilberto - the “father of Bossa Nova”
La Nouvelle Musique
Mon 7th July
This London basedPsyche – Folk duo mix elements of Folktronica with a vocal style that falls somewhere between Siouxsie Sioux and Trish Keenan of Broadcast.
Stacy Mitchhart
Tue 8th July
A blend of deep Southern blues and modern guitar ... “I haven’t heard anyone that has that fire in a long time.” - Junior Wells
Linda McLean
Wed 9th July
A master storyteller in her prime, with live performances that are part musical, part literary, and wholly soul-nourishing
Joe Webb Trio
Wed 9th July
THE BASEMENT BAR
With a performance CV that includes collaborations with Wynton Marsalis, Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland, Joe is now making a name for himself as a band leader and as one of the UK’s most captivating young pianists
**SOLD OUT**
Elise LeBlanc + Adventurine +
Roisin McNeill
Thu 10th July
An incredible line up for this intimate triple bill
Bezique - Nu-gypsy Jazz
Thu 10th July
THE BASEMENT BAR
A variety of acoustic jazz and café music from around the world including music by Django Reinhardt, Richard Galliano, Bireli Lagrene, and others, as well as original compositions.
Good Guy Hank
Fri 11th July
Heartbreak, joy and everything in-between… soulful voices, country beats, lightning mandolin, fiddle and banjo, virtuosic trumpet playing and three part harmonies galore!
Ewan Bleach
Fri 11th July
THE BASEMENT BAR
1920s and 30s jazz and blues
Matinée Show: Rebet Asker-Greek Roots Series
Sat 12th July
Greek Rebetiko… a series of songs from a selection of the greatest Greek composers…
Saturday Sun
(Matinée Show)
Sun 13th July
A special tribute show featuring the songs of Derroll Adams with stories and anecdotes from those that knew him including Arlo Guthrie, Happy Traum, Wizz Jones and more
Harry Diplock invites Hugo Guezbar
Sun 13th July
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!
Jeff Cohen
Mon 14th July
Distinguished, 6 time BMI Award winning, Grammy and CMT Award Nominated songwriter, producer, and publisher based in Nashville
Lena Jonsson Trio
Mon 14th July
THE WATER RATS
Swedish multi award-winning fiddler Lena Jonsson blends her deep knowledge of traditional Swedish folk music with innovative artistic sensibilities, a sparkling joy for life, and rock-star charisma.
‘Soundings’… with Elanor Moss
Tue 15th July
A night of music and conversation… songs in process and conversations about the creative process and life on the road. This month featuring Will Stratton + Trippers & Askers
Charlie Allen and
Robin Katz
Tue 15th July
THE BASEMENT BAR
Guitarists Charlie Allen and Robin Katz come together for the first time — no hype, just feel. With a soul and jazz repertoire expect tight grooves and virtuosic improvisation in this guitar duo that pays respect to the greats from Django to Benson and beyond.
James Riley
Wed 16th July
New Roots presents Anglo-American folk-roots troubadour James Riley with his trio. ‘Awesome’ Laura Marling ‘Incredible’ Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1.
Spottiswoode Release Show
Wed 16th July
THE BASEMENT BAR
Award-winning bandleader, singer-songwriter, scriptwriter and filmmaker with a show to celebrate the release of the latest single from his forthcoming albumis
Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers
Thu 17th July
New Roots presents a night of rocking blues, rhythm & blues, rock’n’roll, country blues and more with hugely respected trio Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers - ‘..this is the stuff!!’ Phil Jupitus, BBC Radio 4 / BBC 6 Music
James Maddock
Thu 17th July
THE WATER RATS
Singer-songwriter with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller’s sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock
A Different Thread
Fri 18th July
Weaving together elements of 70s’ folk revival, piedmont blues, and country, to create an authentic Americana sound
Camille Rose and her Trio
Fri 18th July
THE BASEMENT BAR
Described as “the love-child of Ella Fitzgerald and Amy Winehouse” Camille blends influences from across the jazz diaspora into a fresh, contemporary sound that honours the music’s rich heritage.
Faith i Branko
Sat 19th July
Gypsy Jazz, Balkan, Classical, Swing and Improvisation by this passionate, virtuoso band!
Bandini
Sat 19th July
THE BASEMENT BAR
Jazz, blues, rock and gypsy incorporated into a unique sound… “The bastard son of Tom Waits and Cab Calloway”
Open-mic hosted by Rob Thom (Matinée)
Sun 20th July
Well-established, relaxed and friendly open mic…
The Lost Notes
Sun 20th July
A folk/Americana band from Moseley Birmingham, renowned for their energetic and joyous live shows with a sound that “Fits in amongst peers like… Fleet Foxes, …Fairport Convention… Crosby Stills Nash and Young.”
Robin Allender Band
Sun 20th July
THE BASEMENT BAR
Folk guitarist Allender playing for the first time as a trio with Huw Williams (Bill Ryder-Jones, Gruff Rhys) on bass and Joe Ryan (Fair Ohs, The Language of Love, The Revival Hour) on drums.
Katie James
Sun 20th July
THE WATER RATS
Anglo/Irish singer, songwriter and guitar player who was raised in Colombia combines all these elements into fresh-sounding and deeply felt song
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