Annie Whitehead's New Quintet

TodayDoors 19:30

Bard Edrington V & The Blackbirds (USA)

Leytonstone Social Club · London

The sky is vast, and the views stretch wide in the high desert of New Mexico. Just minutes outside of town, you can lose yourself in canyons and arroyos where rivers carve channels through petrified sand dunes and basalt cliffs. Elk and bighorn sheep dot alpine mountainsides. It’s a land of solitude, held within an immense wilderness. These places thread their way through Bard Edrington’s songwriting. True to his name, Bard is first and foremost a storyteller, rooted in a timeless tradition—winter nights, dying embers, and chance gatherings where stories are passed hand to hand. He spends his days on public lands exploring canyons, tracking animals, and removing old fencing to improve wildlife habitat. Those days in the wild surface in his songs: rambling rivers, sudden flash floods, pronghorn dodging lightning as thunderstorms dance across the desert. Grounded in folk and country, Bard & the Blackbirds will have your feet tapping and your mind drifting to distant landscapes. This tour marks the first with the full Blackbirds band. Karina Wilson’s mesmerizing violin and vocals shimmer with empathy for each unfolding tale. Bassist Sarah Ferrell’s voice runs deep and steady...

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Tue 27 OctDoors 20:00

Tom Niblock Big Band

Leytonstone Social Club · London

Brinley Heywood-Snell, James Copus, Percy Pursglove, Tom Syson – Trumpets Dave Sear, Josh Tagg, Richard Foote, Richard Henry– Trombones George Millard, Sam Glaser, Riley Stone-Lonergan,Chris Maddock , Jess Breakspear – Saxophones Gareth Fowler – Guitar Olly Chalk – Piano Aram Bahmaie – Bass Jay Davis – Drums Following sold-out shows at the Vortex Jazz Club, award winning composer Tom Niblock is bringing his Big Band featuring an all-star cast to East Side Jazz Club ahead of the recording of their debut album. Having studied in both Birmingham and Berlin he now leads his own Big Band featuring some of the brightest musicians on the UK scene playing both his original music and arrangements. In 2020 he won the Eddie Harvey Arranger Award with his arrangement of Olly Chalk’s piece Berlin. London Jazz News said: “It is a joyous piece full of energy and interesting changes of direction. It has a brassy feel which reminded me of Mike Gibbs’ writing.” In 2021 he won the Dankworth Prize for his piece Big Grin. Influenced by his heroes such as Jim McNeely, John Hollenbeck, Slide Hampton and the great tradition of jazz, Tom’s composition also draws on 20th century clas...

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Tue 3 NovDoors 20:00

Leo Richardson Quartet

Leytonstone Social Club · London

Leo Richardson - sax Rick SImpson - piano Bass - Dave Whitford Drums - Joel Waters London-based saxophonist Leo Richardson presents his high-octane quartet performing entirely original music, firmly grounded in contemporary hard bop. The music is very much inspired by the hard bop and post-bop era of jazz, with strong melodies and exciting interplay. Known for his powerful sound, melodic clarity, and deep roots in the hard bop tradition, Richardson leads a band that delivers music of high energy, and strong collective identity. Tonight the band will be performing material gearing up to their next album recording, alongside some music from their most recent record 'Move'. The recent release of Leo’s follow up album ‘Move’, continues to make waves, alongside his notable performance and recording credits for artists which include: Jamie Callum, Gregory Porter, Kylie, Gary Barlow, The BBC Proms, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Ben Sidran, Eric Alexander, The Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra and The Ronnie's Allstars, to name a few... “I can’t remember hearing a more impressive debut. The style is hard bop, but music as good as this is beyond category.” Dave Gelly, The Observ...

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Wed 4 NovDoors 19:30

Edward Abbiati & The Rattling Chains (Italy) / Red Hash

Leytonstone Social Club · London

Rattling Chains is the latest vehicle for Ed Abbiati to channel his classic high energy rock‘n’roll songs. Previously leading Americana legends Lowlands, Ed has added horns to his latest outfit. As he describes the band - ‘It’s the sound of a group of friends—bandmates through years of shifting lineups and different bands—playing their hearts out on a Saturday night.’ If you never had the chance to see Lowlands at previous What’s Cookin’ shows and other London venues or heard their albums or the ‘Me and the Devil’ record he cut with Chris Cacavas (Green on Red / Dream Syndicate), here’s a chance to put that right. Think Springsteen, Petty, Seeger and sometimes even a bit of the Pogues thrown in. Years of shared miles,shows,albums, life, all leads to a live show where the tempo rushes here and a chord slips there as they allow the music to knock them off balance and play heartfelt and honest music. This isn’t about perfection, it’s about having fun and getting raucous and a band playing for friends, strangers, and the sheer love of doing it. Tomas Peters and his best friend Sam Barker are the songwriters, singers and guitarists in Red Hash. Their songs ar...

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Tue 8 DecDoors 18:30

ELUVEITIE - ÀNV RISING - EUROPE Pt. III

Electric Brixton · London

Special Guests: PAIN + WOLFHEART

GigsMetalHard Rock & Progressive

Tue 8 DecDoors 19:00

The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets

O2 Academy Brixton · London

GigsRockIndie & Alternative

Tue 8 DecDoors 19:00

Connolly Hayes

The Grace · London

GigsSoulFunk & R&B

Tue 8 DecDoors 19:00

Tasha & Tracie

Oslo · London

GigsHip-HopRap & Grime