Ian Siegal

Thu 19 NovDoors 19:30

Sarah Gillespie

The Anchor Sessions · Nayland

Sarah Gillespie is a critically acclaimed Anglo-American songwriter described by The Guardian as “an incandescent presence with superior lyrics,” as like “Dylan on amphetamines” by the Times , as a “beat poet adventurer.” MOJO." She has toured internationally for 15 years playing leading venues and festivals in Europe, the UK and USA as well as appearing on BBC arts and culture programs like Woman's Hour and Loose Ends. She is a published poet and renowned for her electrifying live shows. Chris Montague is one of the UK’s most distinctive guitar voices. He has been called: “The UK’s greatest jazz guitarist since John McLaughlin” (Marlbank) “Rootsy, adventurous… like Tom Waits guitarist, Mark Ribot” (Jazzwise) and received plaudits from Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Known for his adventurous harmonic palette and improvisational fearlessness, Montague co-wrote five tracks on Gillespie’s last album and brings an edge of rawness and unpredictability to the duo’s live show. Yearningly pretty and bittersweet. The Independent ★★★★★ Gillespie is an original’ The Guardian ★★★★

Gigs

Thu 10 DecDoors 19:30

JACKSON LINE PLUS SPECIAL GUEST(S)

The Anchor Sessions · Nayland

Featuring singers Keith Porter, Jamie Cook and Claire Williams, harmonies were always going to be front and centre in The Jackson Line, who deliver a modern take on classic country and Americana. While they're comfortable sitting in the country genre, each member, including guitarist Jim Cross, brings a wide range of differing influences to the table to create thoughtful, melodic songs, which capture the essence of Americana while allowing their other influences to shine through. Over the last few years, the band have been playing and releasing songs from their sophomore EP, California, recorded in Winnipeg, Canada with Juno Award-winning producer Murray Pulver (The Bros. Landreth). The first single, Shade of the Pines, featured on Apple Music’s 'Today's Country' editorial playlist, while the second, Gonna Get To You, was showcased on Baylen Leonard's Front Porch on Absolute Country as well as on Countryline Radio. In November 2024, their final single from the EP, Feelings Gone, was played by renowned DJ Neil Fox on Black Deer Radio as a world exclusive before the sold-out launch of the EP at London's famous Green Note venue. Nominated in 2024 for Band of the Year at the British...

Gigs

Thu 14 Jan 2027Doors 18:00

The Strand International Piano Series - The Beethoven Sonatas

St Mary Le Strand · London

Enjoy an exceptional candlelit concert in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Strand

GigsClassical

Thu 14 Jan 2027Doors 18:45

Bowie Experience

Floral Pavilion Theatre · New Brighton

GigsPopTribute

Thu 14 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

Enda McCabe live at Rosslyn Court

Rosslyn Court · Margate

Enda McCabe is an experienced performer, based in the Conamara gaeltacht in Co. Galway, who sings a mixture of traditional Irish language songs and traditional songs in English, together with some original songs in English. The songs are linked by stories, most, but not all, of which are based on personal experience and he delivers an entertaining performance of the highest standard. A solo performer who also works with other singers and musicians from time to time, amongst whom are Tim Edey, Róisín El Safty, Johnny Connolly, Johnny Óg Connolly and a wonderful Japanese flute player Tomoyo Sugai to name but a few. (Enda appeared recently with Róisín on Bosca Cheoil, a TV program on TG4.). In addition, he runs workshops on Traditional Singing, Songwriting and Accompanying Traditional Irish Music. Enda has performed in Ireland, Britain, France, Belgium , Austria and the USA. Enda has just released an album with a fine fiddle player from Dublin, Colly Moore and the response of audiences has been most enthusiastic. Enda's previous albums "Dreams of Carrickfergus" (1990) and "Ceol sa Chistin (Music in the Kitchen)" (2010) were widely acclaimed. He completed an M.A. in Irish Traditio...

GigsFolkBlues

Thu 14 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

The Psychedelic World Of Barış Manço

The Jazz Cafe · London

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