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!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- THE HANGING STARSBush Hall, London
It has been a busy few years for London’s psychedelic cowboys The Hanging Stars. Riding high on the success of their 5th long player, critically acclaimed On A Golden Shore, and having played sold out shows across the UK and Europe, the quartet have recently joined forces with Canadian folk legend Bonnie Dobson to record an album of brand new material called “Dreams”, out on the UK’s premier Americana label Loose Music this summer. Take me out in the morning dew, honey!
The Hanging Stars are guitarist/vocalist Richard Olson, drummer Paulie Cobra, guitarist/ keyboardist Patrick Ralla and bassist Paul Milne. They have been making waves in the cosmic country world ever since they burst on to the London scene with their unique blend of sun dappled west coast Americana and distinctly British folksy psychedelia - all shimmering twelve string guitars, twangy telecasters and four part vocal harmonies. Where the blue skies of Los Angeles meet the grey London rain. "Glowing, cosmic UK Americana ... a set of epic soundtracks conjuring kindred spirits Teenage Fanclub and the Velvets" says MOJO magazine.
They picked up the coveted Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award at the AMAUK awards (Whispering Bob’s a fan, you know), crossed the Atlantic to play to a packed room at Third Man’s Blue Room, with owner Jack White approvingly looking on, at the Americanafest in Nashville and are about to head back into the studio to start work on album #6. This time with Teenage Fanclub legend Gerry Love and longtime collaborator Sean Read at the helm. The future is looking bright for The Hanging Stars.
www.thehangingstars.comTickets: https://dice.fm/event/6dq7w2-the-hanging-stars-5th-nov-bush-hall-london-tickets?lng=en
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