Late night events, Music, Folk

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Stiv Cantarelli & The Silent Strangers

Americana and blues infused with spirit of punk.

Puzzle Hall Inn, Sowerby Bridge

Fri 31 May

Free, donations welcome / 01422 835547

  • 21:00

BJSUS

Duo playing toe-tapping country, Scottish and Irish tunes.

Sweeney's on the Park, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 632 6741

Part of Southside Fringe.

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 632 6741

Part of Southside Fringe.

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 632 6741

Part of Southside Fringe.

Aaron Wright

Rootsy local singer-songwriter hosting this songwriters session.

The Ale House, Edinburgh

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 629 0275

  • 21:30

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0131 629 0275

  • 21:30

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 0131 629 0275

  • 21:30
…and 2 more dates until 25 Jun

Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes

Guitarist Albert Lee is joined by Gerry Hogan (guitar), Pete Wingfield (piano), Brian Hodgson (bass) and Peter Baron (drums) for an evening of rockabilly/country rock.

The Brook, Southampton

Thu 19 Sep

£14; £12 adv / 023 8055 5366

  • 21:15

The Flower Pot, Derby

Fri 25 Oct

£17 / 01332 204995

  • 21:30

Square & Compass, Ilminster

Sat 12 Oct

£10 / 01823 480467

  • 21:00

The Blueswater Singer-Songwriter Showcase and Open Mic

Singer-songwriter showcase hosted by rhythm & blues band Blueswater, featuring guests every week and an open mic session.

Earl of Marchmont, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 662 1877

  • 21:00 – 23:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 662 1877

  • 21:00 – 23:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 662 1877

  • 21:00 – 23:30
…and 29 more dates until 23 Dec back to top

Balkan Beats & Swing Grooves

One year after being the greatest night at the Victoria Bar. We want to celebrate our birthday in this wonderful Festival, so be ready for the most hipshaking Balkanic tunes and the best swing styles.

Victoria, Edinburgh

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0131 555 1638

Part of Leith Festival.

  • 21:00 – 01:00

Chris Wood

Acoustic folk-rock from the fiddle player and guitarist.

The David Hall, South Petherton

Sat 29 Jun

£17 (£16) / 01460 240340

  • 21:00

The Faltering Hearts

The ukulele playing trio from London perform a fusion of jazz, blues, folk and country.

The Nightjar, London EC1V

Wed 29 May

Free / 020 7253 4101

  • 21:00 – 23:00

Happy Cats

Folk-rock and roots trio featuring former Lindisfarne member Marty Craggs.

The Beadnell Towers Hotel, Chathill

Sat 19 Oct

Free / 01665 721211

  • 21:00

No Frills Band

The band performs a monthly set of raucous, traditional folk with audience participation encouraged.

The Grosvenor, London SW9

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 020 7733 1799

  • 21:00 – 00:00

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 020 7733 1799

  • 21:00 – 00:00
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The Ballachulish Hellhounds

Highland bluegrass and country blues sounds.

Clachaig Inn, Glencoe

Fri 24 May

Prices to be confirmed / 01855 811252

  • 21:00

The Blokes

Blues and folk residency.

Maggie May's, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 548 1350

  • 22:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 0141 548 1350

  • 22:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 0141 548 1350

  • 22:00
…and 7 more dates until 25 Jul

Chuck Wagon

The band performs alt-folk, rock'n'roll and country.

The Bitter Suite, Preston

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01772 827007

  • 21:00

The Nightjar, London EC1V

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 020 7253 4101

  • 21:00 – 23:00

Lewis Hamilton & the Boogie Brothers

Blues, rock and R&B from this teenage guitar-slinger.

Dreadnought Rock, Bathgate

Sat 12 Oct

Over-18s only

Prices to be confirmed / 01506 632879

  • 21:00
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Live Music Sessions

A mix of local solo and duo talent.

The West End Hotel, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

Free

  • 21:00 – 00:00

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 21:00 – 00:00

Fri 31 May

Free

  • 21:00 – 00:00
…and 59 more dates until 21 Dec

O'Cajunals

Scot and Irish trad mixed with spicy rock from a group that happens to also have mastered the pun.

Clachaig Inn, Glencoe

Fri 24 May

Prices to be confirmed / 01855 811252

  • 21:00

Sweeney's on the Park, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 632 6741

Part of Southside Fringe.

Post Alley Folk

The band plays traditional Irish folk music.

Fibber Magees: Robinson's Bar, Belfast

Thu 23 May

Free / 028 9024 7447

  • 22:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 028 9024 7447

  • 22:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 028 9024 7447

  • 22:00
…and 7 more dates until 25 Jul

Singers Night

Local and unsigned folk singers perform.

The Bitter Suite, Preston

Wed 29 May

Free / 01772 827007

  • 21:00

The Smugglers, Sunderland

Sun 26 May

Free / 0191 514 3844

  • 21:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0191 514 3844

  • 21:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0191 514 3844

  • 21:00
…and 7 more dates until 28 Jul back to top

Alex Hutton Trio

ALEX HUTTON The UK is currently blessed with a team of hugely talented pianists, and Alex is most certainly at the forefront of these. Trained in the USA he returned to Britain to find work with a host of high profile British musicians, including Jim Mullen, Gilad Atzmon and Art Themen. His fluent, inventive, bop…

Dempsey's Irish Bar, Cardiff

Tue 28 May

£7 (£5) / 029 2023 9253

  • 21:00

Nolias, London SE1

Fri 7 Jun

£6; £25 inc meal / 020 7928 9366

  • 21:30

Fri 14 Jun

£6; £25 inc meal / 020 7928 9366

  • 21:30

Fri 21 Jun

£6; £25 inc meal / 020 7928 9366

  • 21:30
…and 5 more dates until 26 Jul

The Band With No Name

Blues, rock and folk sextet from Preston.

The Bitter Suite, Preston

Sat 13 Jul

Free / 01772 827007

  • 21:00

Sat 28 Sep

Free / 01772 827007

  • 21:00

Bhanxty

Acoustic folk band.

Errigle Inn, Belfast

Thu 30 May

Free / 028 9064 1410

  • 21:30

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 028 9064 1410

  • 21:30

Thu 25 Jul

Free / 028 9064 1410

  • 21:30

The Black Diamond Express

The nine-piece collective, based in Edinburgh, performs lively Celtic folk-rock.

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

Sat 3 Aug

£15 (£12) / 0131 220 4348

Sat 10 Aug

£15 (£12) / 0131 220 4348

Sat 17 Aug

£15 (£12) / 0131 220 4348

Sat 24 Aug

£15 (£12) / 0131 220 4348

Blueflint

Lady banjo players extraordinaire tour their bluegrass ballads.

Newcastle House, Rothbury

Sat 8 Jun

Donation / 01669 620334

  • 21:00
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