The Green Note, Camden Town, London - Newsletter, 06/11/2024.

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

The Green Note has forwarded its latest newsletter with details of forthcoming musical events, including its programme for the 2024 London Jazz Festival.

Hello music lovers!

As we come into November, we look forward to the annual EFG London Jazz Festival which takes place this time every year. As usual we have a number of dates as part of this festival, featuring some of the hottest jazz talent, so make sure you check out our listings!

Over the next couple of weeks we have some great gigs, many of which are close to selling out, so make sure you don’t miss out on tickets!

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS…

We’re really looking forward to welcoming back the insanely talented Nashville-based singer-songwriter SAM LEWIS who has been called “a modern Townes Van Zandt” (Tues 12th Nov). He’s often labeled with some form of the word ‘soulful’ (some have even compared his voice to molasses), Lewis’ style meets at a juncture of many different genres however he’s discovered what most musicians spend lifetimes working for; the place where feel-good music meets vital social commentary. We very much recommend checking him out!

Other upcoming highlights include… Galway-based, internationally-acclaimed singer-songwriter ULTAN CONLON, whose lyrics, melodies & mellifluent voice have resonated with Mary Coughlan, Eddi Reader, Gaby Moreno and Hollywood star John C Reilly (Sun 10th Nov), a double bill featuring two young rising stars of the folk/pop scene SAMUEL AUSTIN and KITTY NOBLE who will be making their Green Note debut (Thurs 14th Nov), and award-winning Canadian folk musician ALLISON LUPTON, who will be joined by Canadian and US Grand National fiddle champion SHANE COOK and CFMA Solo Instrumental Artist of the Year and Canadian Grand Master Step Dance champion KYLE WAYMOUTH for what promises to be a very special night (Weds 13th Nov). 

GREEN NOTE HITS THE ROAD…

We have some great shows also coming up at our homes away from home this month.

BOO HEWERDINE & HEIDI TALBOT and DOM MARTIN are already sold out, so we’re just taking waiting lists for these in case of any returns.

However we still have tickets left for a much anticipated show we’re putting on at Water Rats on Mon 18th Nov - ANA SILVERA + ALAN HAMPTON. This is another personal recommendation from us - it’s going to be pretty special!
Alan Hampton is a bassist/composer/singer who’s toured, written, and recorded with several leading artists in a variety of genres, including extensive work with Andrew Bird and Rufus Wainwright as well as being featured on various soundtracks for film and TV.  “Alan Hampton is a songwriter who makes you reach for platitudes about ‘good music’ — how people don’t write adventurous or honest pop songs anymore, how it’s all archness and monotony now, how our harmony-starved ears have shrunk… He does that because he’s got loads of talent.” New York Times
Ana Silvera is an acclaimed English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose alt-folk tunes are lyrical, intimate and emotive, works of lavish, vivid imagination. Ana’s latest studio album ‘The Fabulist’ was recorded with award-winning producer Gerry Diver and described as “riveting” (Bandcamp Editorial) and “extraordinary” (Folk Radio UK). More recently, she has been exploring the Ladino (Spanish-Jewish) music tradition of her roots, performing these songs alongside original work.
“Stunning…magical story-telling” The Guardian
This one is not to be missed!

We also still have a handful of tickets for multi-award winning Scottish folkie KRIS DREVER at Heath St Baptist Church (Hampstead) next Friday (15th November). As well as creating award-winning original songs and instrumental pieces with the trio Lau, he has had a fruitful solo career exploring the cracks between classic and modern songwriting and the traditional music that he comes from. This should be a special night!

RECENTLY ANNOUNCED…

We’ve also recently announced a ton of great shows for the coming months so do keep an eye on our listings. Some of these include Nashville songstress JENN BOSTIC, highly acclaimed Canadian artist RUTH MOODY, “Canada’s Own Queen of Americana” LYNNE HANSON, “Articulate, compelling … brilliant” (Mojo) local artist SEAN TAYLOR, traditional country artist from Oxfordshire AGS CONNOLLY, and British Blues artist MELISSA JAMES.

So much more than we can mention here, so do check out our listings for the full line up!

We hope to see you soon!
Lots of love,
Immy & Risa xx

COMING UP IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS…

Katie Spencer
Wed 6th November
“Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs and is the backbone to her music.” Guitarist Magazine
Bushwick Book Club: London Chapter

Wed 6th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
“The Bushwick Book Club takes humdrum book reading to a new level.” The New York Times… Come join us to see the different artistic responses to Jana Bakunina’s Stories by a Russian Londoner.
**SOLD OUT**

Jerry Joseph
Thu 7th November
Black Cat Music presents… incredible musician from Portland, Oregon

Lewis Barfoot
Thu 7th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
“She sings like an angel, she plays like an inspired Orpheus, and her lyrics are as uncompromising as reinforced concrete.” (At The Barrier)

The Vagaband
Fri 8th November
Extraordinary blend of Americana, toe-tapping folk-jazz and soulful rock… “constantly delights and surprises…” ***** Americana in Technicolour

Dom Pipkin
Fri 8th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
“One of the worlds’s finest exponents of the music of New Orleans…. a true piano talent” Blues In Britain magazine

Dom Martin
Fri 8th November
THE WATER RATS
“Now and again you stumble across a rare talent of such sheer genius that you actually wonder whether what you have witnessed can possibly be for real. Dom Martin is one such talent” Blues in Britain Magazine
**SOLD OUT**

Darden Smith
(Matinée Show)
Sat 9th November
Critically acclaimed Texas-based singer-songwriter returns to the Green Note stage

Big Mama’s Door
Sat 9th November
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)

The FoBo Jug Band
Sat 9th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
A ragtime country-blues outfit sure to get your feet stomping!

Matinée Show: Rebet Asker-Greek Roots Series
Sun 10th November
Greek Rebetiko… a series of songs from a selection of the greatest Greek composers…

Ultan Conlon
Sun 10th November
Galway-based, internationally-acclaimed singer/songwriter whose lyrics, melodies & mellifluent voice have resonated with Mary Coughlan, Eddi Reader, Gaby Moreno and Hollywood star John C Reilly

Django Reinhardt sessions with Harry Diplock
Sun 10th November
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!

James Delarre
& Saul Rose
Mon 11th November
Duo known for their warmth and exquisitely delivered traditional tunes and songs.

Terra Lightfoot
Mon 11th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
“Ms. Lightfoot’s voice is as dominant as ever, straddling Memphis soul and urban blues with ease, and boy… can she write a song” No Depression
**SOLD OUT**

Sam Lewis
Tue 12th November
“There’s so much soul pouring out of this guy’s pores you could bathe in it. It’s like hearing Al Green for the first time.” No Depression

Findlay Napier
Tue 12th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
“One of the finest songwriters and storytellers of the contemporary Scottish folk scene.” Folk Radio UK… “He’s good and he’s really funny too! He’s got that classic brilliant banter with the audience as well. Lovely to hear the storytelling in the songs as well as inbetween. A wonderful cacophony of bizarre and brilliant tales of real people.” Edith Bowman- BBC Quay Sessions

Allison Lupton, Shane Cook & Kyle Waymouth
Wed 13th November
Award-winning Canadian folk musician, plays in an incredibly talented trio, bringing a glorious mix of beautiful story songs, electrifying fiddle tunes and dazzling step dance

Zoe Hayter
Wed 13th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
Outstanding English-Czech singer-songwriter, theatre and street performer

Samuel Austin
+ Kitty Noble
Thu 14th November
An intimate double bill from two talented singer-songwriters

Philippa Zawe
Thu 14th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
Songs rooted in Folk with an infusion of Soul, with inspirations from Terry Callier to Joan Armatrading, Nick Drake to Laura Marling.

EFG London Jazz Festival presents… Christelis/Stylianides/Crowley/Glaser
Fri 15th November
EFG London Jazz Festival presents… four of the most unique and improvisers on the UK jazz scene

Kris Drever
Fri 15th November
HEATH ST BAPTIST CHURCH
One of Scotland’s finest and most acclaimed songwriters

Eleonora Kouneni
Fri 15th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
Greek-born, London-based singer-songwriter and jazz vocalist whose star is on the ascent!

The Embers
Sat 16th November
...sorrowful harmonies, driving rhythms and break-neck fiddle to keep you dancing and sobbing into the night in equal measure

Trevor Babajack Duo
Sat 16th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
Early rural Blues, mixed with the sounds of rhythmic African roots

Open-mic hosted by Rob Thom
Sun 17th November
Well-established, relaxed and friendly open mic..

EFG London Jazz Festival presents… AuB
Sun 17th November
EFG London Jazz Festival presents… a meeting and unity of two musical minds and instrumental styles melded into one group sound

Bella Gaffney
Mon 18th November
Bella Gaffney (of The Magpies) is a folk troubadour whose music seamlessly weaves together original compositions and traditional tunes from both British folk and Americana traditions.

Marcus Bonfanti & The Delta Duo
Mon 18th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
“Utterly spellbinding” The Times / “The next British blues guitar hero” The Guardian
**SOLD OUT**

Alan Hampton
+ Ana Silvera
Mon 18th November
THE WATER RATS
Two incredible artists share the stage in this much anticipated double bill

John Adams
Tue 19th November
TALENTBANQ presents… Welsh singer-songwriter who combines his live organic sound and impressive vocal ability with a minimal electronic production

Gitta de Ridder
Wed 20th November
“In a world where there’s no shortage of fine female singer-songwriters, make no mistake, de Ridder’s up there with the best of them” Acoustic Magazine

EFG London Jazz Festival presents… Dave Storey Trio
Wed 20th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
EFG London Jazz Festival presents… whether a soothing ballad or a furious up-tempo tune, this trio brings their unique and captivating sound to an old tradition

Heidi Talbot
+ Boo Hewerdine
Wed 20th November
THE WATER RATS
Ivor Novello award winning Boo Hewerdine + Folk singer of the year and Best Traditional Song Nominee Heidi Talbot will be singing songs new and old with a dash of humour and a good measure of storytelling.
**SOLD OUT**

Riverman
Thu 21st November
New Roots presents… Four-piece Riverman’s Steve Dagleish follows a long line of great British singer-songwriters, from Nick Drake to Roy Harper, John Martyn and beyond

EFG London Jazz Festival presents… Tom Ollendorff
Thu 21st November
THE BASEMENT BAR
EFG London Jazz Festival presents… a rare solo show from one of the most highly rated and virtuosic guitarists working today.

EFG London Jazz Festival presents… Brigitte Beraha’s ‘Lucid Dreamers’
Fri 22nd November
EFG London Jazz Festival presents… a sound world that is beautifully melodic and wondrously abstract

Giulia Marro Quartet
Fri 22nd November
THE BASEMENT BAR
Inspired by the swing era and the composers of this time, playing music from their upcoming album and tunes that they love from the likes of Duke Ellington, W.C Handy and many more.

Matinée Show: Tobias Ben Jacob + Chris Cleverley
Sat 23rd November
Alt-Folk songwriters and fingerstyle guitarists Tobias Ben Jacob and Chris Cleverley join forces for a one-off special evening of solo and duo performances

The London Bluegrass Band
Sat 23rd November
A collective, dedicated to showcasing and fostering the bluegrass scene in the capital!

Dale Storr
Sat 23rd November
THE BASEMENT BAR
“If there is a better New Orleans-style pianist in the UK than the outrageously talented Dale Storr, please point me in his or her direction because he or she must be very, very special” ~ Blues In Britain magazine

Josienne Clarke
Sun 24th November
“Sings like a haunted angel” The Financial Times / “Indie-folk queen asserts her independence” Uncut
**SOLD OUT**

EFG London Jazz Festival presents… Nell Greco
Sun 24th November
EFG London Jazz Festival presents… London-based vocalist and songwriter with a deep curiosity for story-telling and improvised voice work

Anjela Abelian
Sun 24th November
THE BASEMENT BAR
A carefully curated mix of jazz standards and originals

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