What we’re about
This is a group for people who love to hear live music - americana, country, folk, blues, bluegrass - but don't necessarily want to hear it on their own. If you love live music and great people, join us!
We go to a variety of gigs and sessions around London. Sometimes it's a set of new local bands we don't know about. Sometimes they're great, sometimes not - that's part of the joy of discovering new music! Sometimes we organise trips to big concerts by touring international artists too, or go to festivals. We even did a trip to Nashville!
If we're going to listen to someone you like or if you want to take a chance and maybe discover some great new music, come along - we’d love to see you!
What sort of music?
We've been to see: folk, americana, blues, bluegrass, blues-rock, alternative-indie, indie-rock, honky-tonk, Cajun, world, roots, nu-folk, folk-rock, folk-pop, folk punk … just to name a few. Some of the artists, big and small, include: Sarah Vista, The East Lonesome Drifters, The Afrocelt Sound System, The Handsome Family, Yola, Neko Case, Roseanne Cash, Rising Appalachia, Danni Nichols, The Rails, Calexico, Tift Merritt, The Secret Sisters, Basia Bulat, The Lake Poets ... and a Johnny Cash impersonator. (He was awesome.)
How events work
Some events are cheap or even free. Others are pricier, big venue gigs. Tickets aren't provided by the group - everyone buys their own - but ticket links will be provided. Some of the gigs sell out fairly quickly so please try and buy in advance so that you definitely get to come!
Every event will have a host. They'll give instructions on how to find them and the rest of event attendees. In return, look for them and make yourself easy to find.
Can't make a gig? Cancel your RSVP and/or let us know.
Suggestions?
We're a member-run group. If you've got a suggestion for a gig, contact an organiser. Note, it has to be a gig you'd attend anyway. Don't use this as PR for your events, your husband's band, your friends' act, etc. We don't do open mic nights either. The more lead-time before the gig, the better. Your organisers don't have the time (or inclination) to go to everything, so if you're willing to act as host for other members, great! Don't be upset if no one seems interested. People are busy and maybe the gig is just not at the right place or time.
Hope to see you soon!
