Track Dogs

Sun 22 NovDoors 15:00

Katie Spencer

Black Frog Presents at the Hot Box · Chelmsford

''Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs’ – Guitarist Magazine ‘Fresh as a sweet Sunday morning’ – MOJO ★★★★ ‘A fine singer-songwriter, and an excellent guitarist’ – Songlines ★★★★ ‘A master-class of inspired and beautifully-sounding craftsmanship’ – KLOF ‘One of the most distinctive voices in folk music’ – Folk London ‘What Love Is is a triumph. Katie deploys her signature vocal vibrato to devastating effect’ – At The Barrier Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull (UK), Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through her assured guitar style and songwriting. Now, as Katie steps into this new era with a third album, her focus turns to those deeper inner spaces, inviting the listener to engage with her heartfelt and intricately crafted songs. Her writing, and most notably her guitar playing, stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell, Judee Sill, Julie Byrne and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman...

GigsFolkBlues

Sat 28 NovDoors 13:00

Hamish Stuart & Robbie McIntosh

Black Frog Presents at the Hot Box · Chelmsford

So excited to have these two back to play for us all again on a Saturday afternoon. Without any doubt, they are two of the very best in the business.

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Sun 29 NovDoors 15:00

Jim Kirkpartick Band

Black Frog Presents at the Hot Box · Chelmsford

Just see this, then get booking: https://youtu.be/Sf6Rj4_lm60?si=jcU0AOOT-LbwTIH2 Jim is the lead guitarist with FM and also plays with The Sweet, Guitar Heads and Creedence Clearwater Revived and before with Band Of Friends.

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Sun 6 DecDoors 15:00

Robin Bibi Band

Black Frog Presents at the Hot Box · Chelmsford

The Robin Bibi Band was born in the late 90s when Robin was inspired to start his own Texas Style Blues/Rock band after having worked as a session man with such artists as the Pretty Things, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Ben E. King and Helen Shapiro to name but a few. The Band released their debut Album 'Blue Thrash Therapy' in late 1997. Mainly blues standards with a couple of notable original songs thrown in. This album received AirPlay straight away from Paul Jones in his Jazz FM show and the band started to become popular in the live circuit. The follow up, 'Language of Your Soul', a work of mainly original material, was released to more critical acclaim in 2000. Since then — and 8 more albums and a DVD later — the Robin Bibi Band have established themselves as one of the UK's hardest working and most popular bands in their genre and Robin has been widely recognised as one of the UK's finest Blues/Rock guitarists! The band have played all the major UK blues festivals and have toured in Europe, Ireland, Scandinavia and the USA! Robin is at present signed to Ashwood Records and has recently released what's considered to be his best album yet 'No More A Secret', the first album o...

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Until Wed 10 Mar 20275 dates

Floor Spots Night

The Red Lion Kings Heath · Birmingham

A friendly floor spots night, hosted by Jake Thornton. Spots must be booked in advance: please email [email protected] Entry £3 for audience and members

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Until Wed 16 Dec5 dates

MRS H AND THE SING-ALONG BAND

Walthamstow Trades Hall · London

Mrs H and the Sing-along Band bring their infectious blend of family music to a new weekly sing-along at The Trades Hall. Their aim is to provide quality music for children, that adults will love too. Bring your voices, silly dances, a sprinkling of mischief and don’t hold back from joining in the fun! PS: Babies* get in FREE! *How do we know if your offspring is a baby? Well, if they can't walk yet, they're a baby! If they're walking (and running and dancing), then we're afraid you'll have to cough up for them!

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Until Wed 30 Dec34 dates

Peaky Blinders Underworld

Peaky Blinders Underworld · London

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Wed 11 NovDoors 18:00

Aretha Franklin by Vanessa Haynes of Incognito

Boisdale of Canary Wharf · London

Table reservations from 6pm | Live Music: 8.30pm “Haynes’ voice is nothing short of mesmerising. A standout talent in her own right.” - UK Soul Review “A soulful powerhouse.” - Evening Standard Aretha Franklin is dangerous territory for any singer. The songs demand more than a big voice, they need gospel instinct, soul phrasing and the confidence to hold back before letting the room have it. Vanessa Haynes has that equipment. Best known as a long-time lead vocalist with Incognito, Haynes brings serious soul credentials to the stage. Her career includes work with Van Morrison, Chaka Khan, Billy Ocean, Lulu, Anastacia, Leon Ware, Mario Biondi and Dave Stewart, alongside more than 14 years touring internationally with one of Britain’s most respected jazz-funk bands. Backed by a full live band, she takes on Aretha’s great songbook with the respect and nerve it deserves. Expect "Respect", "(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman", "I Say a Little Prayer", "Chain of Fools", "Think" and "Day Dreaming", songs built on gospel roots, deep soul and absolute emotional command. This is a proper singer meeting proper material, with enough grit, control and feeling to make the tribu...

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