The Green Note, Camden Town, London - Newsletter, 02/08/2025.
Saturday, August 02, 2025
The Green Note, which is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary, has forwarded its latest newsletter with details of forthcoming musical events.
Hello Green Note Music Lovers,
August is a special month for us at Green Note - this August marks our 20 year anniversary!! And the month is shaping up to be an unforgettable one - from high‑energy rhythm & blues to cinematic Americana and atmospheric folk ensembles, we’ve hand‑picked a line‑up that will carry you from foot‑stomping nights to intimate, candlelit listening experiences and from exciting Green Note debuts to some of our favourite returning acts. Everything you’ve come to expect from Green Note over the past 20 years!
We’re also planning some special 20th anniversary merchandise and are on the look out for artists, designers and illustrators to get involved, so if this sounds like you or someone you know, read on!
UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS…
Upcoming Green Note debuts we’re super excited for include folk inspired all female group MURMURATIONS (Wed 6th Aug), weaving cello, flute, bouzouki and harmonium into atmospheric, folk‑infused soundscapes; Americana lovers will enjoy Nashville’s GRANVILLE AUTOMATIC (Tue 12th Aug) with their cinematic storytelling songs, while guitar maestro IAGO BANET, ‘The Galician King of Acoustic Guitar’ (Wed 13th Aug) is sure to mesmerise with his wordless instrumental tales. We also welcome the eclectic MAYDAN ENSEMBLE (Fri 15th Aug) of the North London Jazz Collective, who blend modern jazz with Arabic, Anatolian and Persian folk traditions for a truly global listening experience. All of these acts have come highly recommended to us and we can’t wait to welcome them to our stage!
We’re also delighted to see the return of many Green Note favourites this month: blues legend ERROL LINTON (Sat 16 th Aug), gorgeous blues singer MELISSA JAMES (Sun 17th Aug) who blends folk, gospel, jazz and life tales with a large helping of soul, one‑man‑band RORY MCLEOD (Thu 14th Aug), and the stunning world jazz vocalist VIMALA ROWE (Tue 19th Aug) makes a very welcome return after an extended break and we can’t wait to welcome her back! Eastern European swing comes alive with DUNAJSKA KAPELYE (Sun 10th Aug), while the ever brilliant VAGABAND (Fri 8th Aug) bring their Americana‑inflected folk‑rock, and one of the top New Orleans R&B outfits in London, TIM PENN & THE SECOND LINE (Sat 9th Aug) serve up a heady gumbo next weekend! And this weekend sees the ever‑popular HARRY DIPLOCK SESSIONS (Sun 3rd Aug) deliver dazzling gypsy‑jazz in true Django style, and THE VOODOO VENDORS (Sat 2nd Aug) featuring Congo Faith Healers frontman Sonny West, bring their high‑energy voodoo rhythm & blues to our stage, guaranteed to get you moving! All very highly recommended!!
This is just a selection of the many incredible artists who will be gracing our Green Note stage in the coming weeks, so please do check out our EVENTS PAGE for the full listings. Whether you’re into rebel folk, rootsy soul, gypsy jazz or vintage rock ’n’ roll, Green Note is your home for unforgettable live music! 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 August!
August 2025 Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZtYB1tiGeDVBZpj9Ahmm1?si=Ex5TrjnUReC0ib-fGc2R_w&nd=1&dlsi=1815ae4e194a4809
CALLING ALL ARTISTS, DESIGNERS & ILLUSTRATORS
We will be celebrating 20 years of Green Note this year(!!!), and we are planning to make some special merchandise for the occasion.
We’re looking for someone who can design some artwork for us, so if you love Green Note and have the skills, please get in touch and send us some examples of your work. It’ll be a unique chance to be part of Green Note history. The deadline to apply is Friday 8th August.
Hope to see you soon!
Lots of love,
Immy & Risa xx
COMING UP IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS…
Luke Concannon (Matinée Show)
Sat 2nd August
Renowned for his magnetic live performances and ‘direct-from-the-heart’ songs
The VoodooVendors
Sat 2nd August
A hot & heavy, stamp-your-feet-and-dance, savage Voodoo rhythm ‘n’ blues duo! With Congo Faith Healers frontman Sonny West at the helm, “These guys really rock!” Ronnie Wood
Drums of the World - drum workshop
Sun 3rd August
Global adventures in rhythm. An exciting and interactive drum workshop presented by Elephant Drums and led by Adam Teixeira.
Harry Diplock Sessions
Sun 3rd August
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!
Songwriting Workshop for Young People (afternoon)
Mon 4th August
Free songwriting workshop for young people (all levels), with two world-renowned songwriters, Michele Stodart & Boo Hewerdine
**SOLD OUT**
DUEA
Mon 4th August
DUEA’s music has its roots in traditional melodies, but takes off with original songs for two violins, contaminated by international folk and a pinch of electronics
Murmurations
Wed 6th August
The all female group combines Irish bouzouki, mandolin, cello, flute and harmonium to create what has been referred to as ‘music for the moors’.
Julian Taylor
Thu 7th August
“…one of the strongest Americana recordings we’ve heard year to date.” Glide Magazine / “…crisp, modern, and listenable… a stunning work of country-folk…” The Bluegrass Situation
The Vagaband
Fri 8th August
Extraordinary blend of Americana, toe-tapping folk-jazz and soulful rock… “constantly delights and surprises…” ***** Americana in Technicolour
Tim Penn & The Second Line
Sat 9th August
A heady gumbo of of things Louisianan! Featuring the music of Fats Domino , Dr John, Allen Toussaint and Professor Longhair and more!
Dunajska Kapelye
Sun 10th August
Traditional Gypsy and Eastern European tunes shot through with searing jazz improvisation…
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
Mon 11th August
From their roots in 90’s folk supergroup ‘Equation‘ through to becoming a revered duo in the folk music scene this multi award-winning folk music couple continue to exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary acoustic music.
Granville Automatic
Tue 12th August
“Amazingly cinematic and gorgeously picturesque alt-country songs. An accomplished narrative that avoids maudlin melodrama and revels in an emotional weight that extends through the centuries.” — American Songwriter
Iago Banet
Wed 13th August
Described as ‘a master of the guitar’ by Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 In Tune; as ‘nothing short of phenomenal’ in a recent review, and as a ‘highly recommended artist’ by Celtic Connections, Iago creates stories without words, enthralling audiences as he does so.
Rory McLeod
Thu 14th August
A one-man-soul-band, and poet
Maydan Ensemble
Fri 15th August
The Maydan Ensemble of the North London Jazz Collective is a special new quartet that blends modern jazz with Arabic, Anatolian and Persian folk music
Errol Linton
Sat 16th August
Three times winner of ‘UK Blues Harmonica Player of the year’, Errol Linton plays eclectic British blues, but with a nod to his Caribbean heritage.
Open-mic
hosted by Rob Thom
Sun 17th August, 1pm
Well-established, relaxed and friendly open mic…
Melissa James
Sun 17th August
“Best current British blues singer I know.” (Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music), “James takes all of her musical loves – jazz, blues, soul, folk – and wraps them up into songs that achieve an astonishing array of moods and emotions.” ( Jazzwise)
Blue Rose Code
Mon 18th August
New songs, borrowed songs, songs from the BRC canon, you’ll get to hear the stories away from the edifice of a big band and be part of bringing the new album to life.
**SOLD OUT**
The Vimala Rowe Quartet
Tue 19th August
World Jazz vocalist debuts her new show created from eclectic influences of music from Jazz and Blues to African and Indian folk, UK Indie and Soul. ‘A singer of quite astonishing versatility and adaptability’ London Jazz News / ‘A stunning performance’ Jazzwise
Buddy Mondlock
Wed 20th August
“Buddy Mondlock writes beautiful songs and plays the kind of guitar they deserve. He’s a fine person and a fine artist.” Townes Van Zandt / “He is one of my favorite writers.” Nanci Griffith
Esther Dee
Thu 21st August
Singer-songwriter who has performed with Riverdance, Yes, and Medieval Bæbes plays songs from her upcoming album with her full band.
Elliott Morris
Fri 22nd August
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.
The London Bluegrass Band
Sat 23rd August
A collective, dedicated to showcasing and fostering the bluegrass scene in the capital!
Lachlan Bryan
& The Wildes
Sun 24th August
Critically acclaimed Australian band plays, with songs ranging from hard hitting social commentary to deeply personal musings, but each containing a unique turn of phrase, dark humour and an ever-present sense of romance
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