Swell

Fri 30 OctDoors 19:00

Ella Spencer

Betsey Trotwood · London

Black Cat 🐈‍⬛ Music is proud to present….. Join Ella Spencer and her band for a Halloween-themed single release show for her new song 'Howlin' Wolf'! 'Howlin’ Wolf' is the new single from up-and-coming British-American singer-songwriter Ella Spencer, due for release on October 30th. Recorded and produced between The Panther Studio in Portland, Oregon and RYP Recordings, London with Jerry Joseph, Steve Drizos and Michael Smith and released on Right Track Records, this is Ella’s first release of the year ahead of her debut EP Pandora’s Box. Ella Spencer draws on her British-American heritage to create a fusion of Indie and Folk music. Accompanying herself live solo on guitar, piano and banjo or backed by her new band, Ella’s distinct voice and storytelling have earned her showcases at the UK’s Americana Week and internationally at Folk Alliance as well as festival appearances at The Long Road and Red Rooster festival, with her latest singles landing on BBC Introducing. Ella is set to release her debut EP Pandora’s Box in 2027, recorded at The Panther in Portland, Oregon with Jerry Joseph and Steve Drizos and produced by Michael Smith of RYP Recordings, London.

Gigs

Sun 8 NovDoors 12:45

SE x EC1

Betsey Trotwood · London

Welcome one and all to the glorious sound of the Thames Delta, coming at you live and direct from Southend-on-Sea - albeit in the middle of London. First up, garage indie rockers Invaders give forth a sound that is made from 4 cups of estuary mud, a large measurement of swagger and a heavy helping of groove. After a nerve-calming pint or three, you’ll be ready for Permanent Firmament to take the stage - Southend alumni playing songs by the Cusack/Son Of Buff/Adjustment songwriter Lance Baldock, with a sound that sips from the early Fannies, sludgy Neil Young cup with a dollop of indie-powerpop and shades of early Wilco. You’re probably on the spirits by now but Dark Globes bring their melodically driven noise-pop, lo-fi garage rock, and folk-pop infused with gentle psychedelic rock and ringing guitars. Finally - if you are still with us - The Bromides are a London-based (but big in Southend!) alternative noise-pop and garage rock band fronted by singer, guitarist, and Scratchy Records founder Simon Berridge, who also performs as Simon Bromide.

Gigs

Sat 21 NovDoors 19:30

Sairie + Roger Kunkel & Stoo Odom + Simon Breed

Betsey Trotwood · London

Clerkenville East-West presents an evening of entrancing and extraordinary music. We have the London launch of the debut album by Brighton-based ethereal folk trio Sairie, from the US - Roger Kunkel + Stoo Odom - formerly of mighty acid/ Paisley/ desert rockers Thin White Rope, and gripping London singer-songwriter Simon Breed. After releasing a series of captivating singles and EPs since 2020, SAIRIE launch their first full-length album, ‘Beneath the Spreading Tree’. It continues the trio's exploration of early 70’s folk influences, blending otherworldly atmospherics with stripped-back arrangements. In a four star review, The Guardian heralded its "glistening psych-folk...Singer Emma Morton brings an indie-girl chorister’s brightness to this captivating debut album, on songs with hints of darkness that sound ages-old". While KLOF Magazine wrote: "Sairie’s long-awaited debut sounds like a lo-fi Pentangle with an added layer of hauntological strangeness...This ageless-sounding debut is stark in its beauty and richly rewarding." https://sairie.bandcamp.com/ "80% improvised guitar and bass duo" ROGER KUNKEL & STOO ODOM were members of much lauded Californian rock band Thin W...

Gigs

Tue 24 NovDoors 19:30

Al Lewis - London Christmas Show

Betsey Trotwood · London

We are pleased to announce that Al Lewis is returning to London for an intimate festive-themed show at The Betsey Trotwood in Farringdon. Tickets are £20 in advance + booking fee (subject to availability). Mae’n bleser gennym gyhoeddi bod Al Lewis yn dychwelyd yn ôl i'r Betsey yn Llundain ar gyfer sioe a naws gaeafol/nadoligaidd. Mae tocynnau yn £20 o flaen llaw + ffi archebu

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Wed 4 NovDoors 18:30

Vinyl Requiem 33.3: Philip Jeck & Lol Sargent

Union Chapel · London

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Wed 4 NovDoors 19:00

Brat

The Black Heart · London

BRAT's self-described barbiegrind / bimboviolence hits The Black Heart in Camden Town this November

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Wed 4 NovDoors 19:00

Rob Heron & Conrad Bird

Green Note · London

Rob Heron has been touring the world with his band The Tea Pad Orchestra for the past 15 years, throwing flavours of classic country, gypsy-swing, rhythm & blues, and rockabilly into his original songs. Originally from the Lake District, but based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, he is well-known for his live performances, and dry humour on stage. He and his band have toured with big-name Americana outfits such as Pokey LaFarge, The Dead South, and Sierra Ferrell. 2026 sees Rob recording his first ‘solo’ record since 2008, delving deeper into that lonesome country sound, yodelling cowboy songs, and more intimate song-writing. Conrad Bird is a rambling rover from North Yorkshire, and after over a decade of fronting the very popular festival act, Holy Moly & The Crackers, he is finally taking it back to the roots, with a brand-new solo EP of poetic folk songs, and Dylan-inspired balladeering. His gravelly voice and his on-stage story-telling result in a very charming stage show. Together, the Cumbrian cowboy, and the Yorkshire rover are heading off on a country-wide tour, both promoting their new solo releases, and briefly taking a step back from the wild rock & roll circus!

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Wed 4 NovDoors 19:00

FUTURE PALACE

The Garage · London

Deep Blue Tour - Plus Support: LUNA KILLS + DEFENCES

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