The Green Note, Camden Town, London - Newsletter 02/10/2026.
Friday, October 02, 2026
The Green Note has forwarded its latest newsletter with details of forthcoming musical events.
October Highlights
There’s plenty to look forward to at Green Note this month, with a brilliant mix of blues, roots, folk, singer-songwriters and music from further afield. From Western Swing and primal blues to Greek Rebetiko and Eastern European traditions, here are some of the highlights we’re especially looking forward to over the coming weeks…
Taking you back to the Texas dance halls of the 1930s and 40s, ED HICKS AND HIS HOT COW LICKS (Sat 3rd Oct) conjure a Saturday night from another place in time. NOTHING IN RAMBLING + KASPAR AND LUCY (Sun 4th Oct) promise a night of primal blues this Sunday, while THE VOODOOVENDORS (Sat 10th Oct) led by Congo Faith Healers frontman Sonny West bring their hot, heavy and dance-ready Voodoo rhythm ’n’ blues. Highly recommended!!
Fans of Americana will love LAUREN HOUSLEY (Sun 11th Oct) who takes the stage with a blend of thrilling and tender material, propelled by her distinctive, soulful voice.
For folk and singer-songwriter sounds, Montreal’s KAT PEREIRA (Mon 5th Oct) brings her luminous, maximalist alternative electro-pop to our Basement Bar. Drawing inspiration from queens like Erykah Badu, Hiatus Kaiyote and Saya Gray, she blends bold, socially engaged poetry with infectious melodies, exploring themes that are both deeply personal and universal: colonialism, feminism and the search for identity. ANNIE DRESSNER (Tue 13th Oct) follows with songs that paint vivid, visceral images and draw listeners deeply into their stories.
We can’t wait to welcome back Scottish superstar EDDI READER (Thu 15th Oct) to the stunning Union Chapel for a very special show this month. With 10 critically acclaimed solo albums, and awards in tow, Eddi continues to delight audiences worldwide. The past few years have proved to be some of her busiest yet, playing sell out shows as part of her ‘40 Years Live Tour’ in addition to appearing as special guest with the Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for an extensive UK tour.
Looking further afield, our monthly REBET ASKER – GREEK ROOTS SERIES (Sun 11th Oct) explores the songs of some of the greatest Greek composers through the tradition of Rebetiko and is always a warm, family friendly afternoon of live music. We’re also happy to welcome back Green Note favourites DUNAJSKA KAPELYE this month (Fri 16th Oct) - traditional Gypsy and Eastern European tunes meet searing jazz improvisation for a vibrant, genre-crossing evening. Two very different musical traditions, but both offering a chance to hear sounds and stories rooted in rich cultural histories.
This is just a selection of the many incredible artists who will be gracing our Green Note stage(s) in the coming weeks, so please do check out our EVENTS PAGE for the full listings.
And if you can’t decide what to book for, check out our SPOTIFY PLAYLIST for a taster of what’s coming up in October!
October 2026 Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nUHgWpJ9piz2Hq9JAkPaN?si=ghScf7E5QziQVZzb7fYhkw&nd=1&dlsi=147d7ae258ac4bf0
We hope you’ll join us for one (or more!) of these wonderful shows. As always, thank you for supporting independent live music - we can’t wait to welcome you to Green Note.
Lots of love,
Immy & Risa xx
COMING UP IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS…
Truffle Valley Boys
Fri 2nd October
Bringing back the sounds of authentic 1950s Blue Grass music since 2014
**SOLD OUT**
Heidi Vogel
Fri 2nd October
THE BASEMENT BAR
“Surely one of the great jazz voices of modern times” Vamos London
Folk and Roots Presents: Ceci Day (Matinée Show)
Sat 3rd October
An English-American singer-songwriter whose music lives between city streets and country skies
Ed Hicks and His Hot Cow Licks
Sat 3rd October
Western Swing music featuring sweet country crooning, harmony twin fiddles and hot jazz solos
Trevor Babajack Duo
Sat 3rd October
THE BASEMENT BAR
Winner of 2023’s UK Blues Federation Award for UK’s Best Acoustic Act… Think Tom Waits meets Sonny Terry, with guitar chops that rival the best in blues, folk, Americana, and beyond.
Folk and Roots Presents: Shem Fillmore Band (Matinée Show)
Sun 4th October
English traditional music from a parallel universe – Shem Fillmore and his quartet stir together the future, past and alternative timelines into a seething broth.
Nothing in Rambling + Kaspar and Lucy
Sun 4th October
They’ll be raising hell, taking you to church and giving you an unforgettable night of primal blues.
Webb City
Sun 4th October
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
Folk and Roots Presents: Elsie Franklin and the Rockettes
Mon 5th October
”There’s no doubting that the engaging Elsie Franklin is on an upward trajectory.” Russ Cottee, Blues in Britain
Folklore Presents…
Kat Pereira
Mon 5th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
“Refined, explosive, surprising, effervescent, and undeniably colorful…Kat Pereira has experience, and we’re lucky to witness her own music coming into bloom.” - Le Canal Auditif
Darden Smith
Tue 6th October
Critically acclaimed Texas-based singer-songwriter returns to the Green Note stage
The George Crotty Trio
Tue 6th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
A cross-cultural mix of South American, Arabic, Indian, and contemporary jazz idioms amount to a stream of genre- blurring invention.” All About Jazz
The Embers -
Album launch show
Wed 7th October
Sorrowful harmonies, driving rhythms and break-neck fiddle to keep you dancing and sobbing into the night in equal measure
La Sirena
Wed 7th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
A rare and personal encounter where vulnerability, intensity and musical conversation come together, allowing the stories and emotions behind the songs to unfold naturally in the room.
Dar Williams
Wed 7th October
ST PANCRAS OLD CHURCH
Lyrics containing bouquets of optimism, delivered on melodies alternating between beguiling lightness and understated gravity
**SOLD OUT**
Dar Williams -
up close and intimate
Thu 8th October
Exclusive intimate show added due to popular demand!
**SOLD OUT**
HARRY BIRD - full band show plus special guests!
Fri 9th October
Internationally-acclaimed singer songwriter, versatile storyteller and lover of rhythm and rhyme, allegory and dance
Matt Holborn Trio
Fri 9th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
An evening of swinging jazz violin
Folk and Roots Presents: Lost in the Loop (Matinée Show)
Sat 10th October
Inspired by the dance music of Ireland expect plenty of jigs, reels, and polkas, mixed with tunes from Scotland, England, and Scandinavia. As keen instrumentalists they also compose tunes and perform original pieces, rooted in the folk tradition.
The VoodooVendors
Sat 10th October
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
Tim Penn & Chris Proctor
Sat 10th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
Top piano player whose repertoire covers the stride and barrelhouse piano styles of the 1920s, through to the great New Orleans piano players like Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, and Dr. John.
Matinée Show:
Rebet Asker-Greek Roots Series
Sun 11th October
Greek Rebetiko… a series of songs from a selection of the greatest Greek composers…
Lauren Housley
Sun 11th October
“...a blend of material both thrilling and tender, propelled by a voice that stirs and soothes”. - R2 Magazine / “A future superstar” - Live Nation
Harry Diplock Electric Trio
Sun 11th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
Heavily inspired by masters of the French, Brazilian and American jazz scene, the trio has a unique sound that is distinctly original.
Something Sleeps
Mon 12th October
“Something Sleeps are a mesmerising live act, encapsulating traditional storytelling with glorious harmonies and innovative arrangements.” Soho Radio
Annie Dressner
Tue 13th October
“Dressner is able to paint visceral images and transport the listener to the world of the song.” American Songwriter
Folk and Roots Presents: George Washbourn
+ Duo Madrugada
Tue 13th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
Trad tunes, balfolk tunes and captivating arrangements of traditional folksongs
Rhona Macfarlane
Wed 14th October
Singer-songwriter with a unique sound that marries storytelling with modern, introspective lyricism, drawing listeners into a space of reflection and serenity
Savannah Gardner & The Recovering Good Girls
Wed 14th October
THE WATER RATS
“If you’re not already riding shotgun on the Savannah Gardner train, it’s time to saddle up… she’s blazing a trail through the Americana scene like a tumbleweed on a mission” - Rock the Joint Magazine
Emmet O’Malley
Wed 14th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
Known for his passionate voice, warmth, humour and engaging storytelling, O’Malley’s solo performances create a deeply personal connection with audiences.
Eddi Reader
Thu 15th October
UNION CHAPEL
Scotland’s greatest living female voice… “Timeless and universal” (The Scotsman)... “One of my favourite singers of all time” (Jools Holland)
James Or
Thu 15th October
Powerful Irish singer-songwriter James Or, fresh from sharing the stage with Frank Turner and Grant Lee Philips.
JAKE MCKELVIE
Thu 15th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
“It just slyly worms its way into your brain.” - No Depression
Dunajska Kapelye
Fri 16th October
Traditional Gypsy and Eastern European tunes shot through with searing jazz improvisation…
Camille Rose Trio
Fri 16th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
The Camille Rose Trio brings you a curated show of tunes inspired by the turn of the season, to warm your Autumn nights.
Folk and Roots Presents: Lara Eidi (Matinée Show)
Sat 17th October
“A singer with true gift of a voice, a kind soul, and a captivating presence.” JazzUK
Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo
Sat 17th October
Get ready for a foot-stompin’ good time, as the powerhouse Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo brings you captivating roots and blues!
Bandini
Sat 17th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
Jazz, blues, rock and gypsy incorporated into a unique sound… “The bastard son of Tom Waits and Cab Calloway”
Polly Paulusma & Dan Whitehouse: Matinée Show
Sun 18th October
Expect an intimate, deeply atmospheric evening - songs, stories, spoken word and moments of stillness with two of the UK’s most distinctive and innovative songwriter–performers.
Jason McNiff
- Album Launch
Sun 18th October
“Wistful & Nostalgic” Album Of The Week — The Times ★★★★
Bozard
Sun 18th October
THE WATER RATS
“This is unique and off the wall stuff [...] There is so much to hold our attention and once it has it, we can explore the highways and byways of broken moon to our hearts’ content.” mp3hugger
Bossa Nova - Tribute to João Gilberto by Mario Bakuna
Sun 18th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
A concert dedicated to João Gilberto - the “father of Bossa Nova”
Folk & Roots Presents: Tog Fàire
Mon 19th October
Expect fiery toe-tapping reels, reimagined sets with a contemporary spin, ancient airs or all kinds in between.
Marcus Bonfanti
Mon 19th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
“Utterly spellbinding” The Times / “The next British blues guitar hero” The Guardian
Alice Howe & Freebo
Tue 20th October
Rock bass legend Freebo weaves his fretless stylings into Alice’s soulful, impeccably-tuned vocals for a harmony-driven performance showcasing two uniquely compelling songwriters.
Xav Clarke
Tue 20th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
‘A glorious swirl of indie vocals, swooning guitars and laidback beats, wrapping you in a multicoloured haze of euphoria.’ EARMILK
**SOLD OUT**
Green Note Presents: Ags Connolly - Album Launch
Tue 20th October
THE WATER RATS
Up-and-coming UK country artist influenced by the likes of David Allan Coe, Johnny Paycheck and Dale Watson and Guy Clark
Will Pope
Wed 21st October
Drawing from folk, alt-rock, and roots influences to create a sound that is hauntingly beautiful.
Patrick Naylor Trio
Wed 21st October
THE BASEMENT BAR
Jazz guitarist Patrick Naylor plays songs from his Daily Telegraph Best of 2015 album ‘Days of Blue’ and his latest Winter Dream mixed with a few jazz classics… “Virtuoso guitar” Time Out
Samuel Moore - Flamenco Guitarist
Thu 22nd October
One of the leading flamenco musicians of his generation
Ed Blunt
- Album Launch Show
Thu 22nd October
ST PANCRAS OLD CHURCH
Hailed by Rolling Stone for his “astonishing mastery of his craft,” Ed Blunt is a multi-instrumentalist storyteller whose songs can make you laugh one moment and gently break your heart the next.
Joe Webb Trio
Thu 22nd October
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
A Different Thread
Fri 23rd October
“One road is ending, another road begins, come on let’s do it over again” - A Different Thread
Vimala Rowe & Charlie Flint
Fri 23rd October
THE BASEMENT BAR
‘A singer of quite astonishing versatility and adaptability’ London Jazz News
James Dixon - Matinée Show
Sat 24th October
“genuine Troubadour straight out of the old school” - Luther Dickinson - (North Mississippi Allstars)
Dom Glynn & His Sunday Best
Sat 24th October
Singer-songwriter and fingerpicker extraordinaire, combines a style of songwriting influenced by Bob Dylan and Hank Williams Sr., with a guitar style inspired by Mississippi John Hurt and Doc Watson
The FoBo Jug Band
Sat 24th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
A ragtime country-blues outfit sure to get your feet stomping!
Folk and Roots Presents: Kerttu (Matinée Show)
Sun 25th October
London based Finnish singer-songwriter and self-proclaimed ‘island girl’ Kerttu enchants audiences with her powerful yet delicate voice and charming guitar work.
Malin Pettersen
Sun 25th October
“The spaces between the notes are as wide-open as the narrator’s future” - Rolling Stone Country
Rob Quo + Dill Chatter
Sun 25th October
THE WATER RATS
A co-celebration of new releases featuring a selection of key collaborators. Delve into the artists’ respective releases alongside new and unreleased material.
Folk and Roots Presents: Claire Watts
Sun 25th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
“Claire Watts is a lovely singer with a clear, honest and beautiful voice. You’d have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by these songs.” John Spillane
Folk and Roots Presents: Tropanka
Mon 26th October
From the mind-bending rhythms of Bulgaria to the tear-jerking laments of Klezmer, the insatiable grooves of Macedonia and the majesty of Transylvanian music.
Zoe Cure
Mon 26th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
The raw emotional honesty of Cure’s vocals, intricate finger-picked guitar and powerfully poetic lyricism have prompted comparisons to acclaimed songwriters Joni Mitchell, Laura Marling and Billie Marten.
Anna Massie
Tue 27th October
“…lively, often witty arrangements…compelling at the heart.” - Colin Irwin, MOJO
Black Cat Music Presents: Banjo Jen
Tue 27th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
Original Americana with Yorkshire personality
TalentBanq Presents: Isabella Coulstock and Luke Flear
Wed 28th October
Two of country music’s fastest rising stars on one bill for one night only presented by TalentBanq
Folk and Roots Presents: Craig Joiner
Wed 28th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
Whether lamenting a love lost, celebrating the calming beauty of nature or relating the epic tale of a struggle at sea, Craig Joiner’s songs are informed by experience, observation and vivid imagination.
Grace Elizabeth Harvey
Thu 29th October
Grace is quickly proving herself to be of the UK’s finest emerging songsmiths and a ‘new name to watch’ (FATEA).
Kitty O’Neal
Thu 29th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
Hear the songs in their rawest form, alongside stories behind the music and a relaxed, informal Q&A. Expect an honest, close-up experience that brings you right to the heart of the record.
Qadasi & Maqhinga
Fri 30th October
Hailing from the heart of Zululand in South Africa, this SAMA Award winning duo are on a quest to revive the powerful sounds of traditional Maskandi music.
Grace Sheene
Fri 30th October
THE BASEMENT BAR
Influenced by Broadway, blues, and folk tradition, her luminous stage presence enchants audiences with a soulfulness that feels at once timeless and new.
Folk and Roots Presents: The Beadling (Matinée Show)
Sat 31st October
Expect adventures into seventeenth century broadside ballads, traditional English, Medieval, and Nordic folk music.
Errol Linton
Sat 31st October
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.
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