We’re delighted to be hosting the official Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival after party with Don Letts next Friday 7th July

Don Letts’ reputation has been firmly established in both the film and music world, by a substantial body of work, from the late 70’s through the 80’s, 90’s and well into the millennium. His 6 Music show ‘Culture Clash Radio’ is a must listen on a weekly basis showcasing an eclectic mix of genres and exactly what you can expect from his live DJ sets. Check out Supersonic Sound, the documentary about Don’s DJ journey below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrcISrU_4R4

Advance £8 tickets are on sale now, you can get hold of yours by clicking here.

Next Thursday 6th July Soulgigs will be brining the legendary Joyce Sims to the H&H.

Joyce Sims is the multi-talented singer/songwriter behind the club classic soul anthems “(You Are My) All And All” and “Come Into My Life”. 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Come into my Life and to celebrate the occasion Joyce will embark on a UK tour. A native New Yorker and multi-instrumentalist who studied music at college, singer/songwriter Joyce Sims had her first hit single in 1987 with “(You are my) All And All”, topping the R&B and Dance charts in the U. S. and the pop charts around the world. Her debut album “Come Into My Life” was certified as a gold disk in the UK and charted the US Billboard R&B top 10.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_H23dEmO4Y

You can pick up your advance £12 tickets for the show now by clicking here.

This Sunday 2nd July we welcome modern soul outfit Soulutions to the Hare & Hounds.

The band was put together by Steve Lee and Louise Mehan in the early part of 2014 in order to show case their own material which they wrote over a seven year period. Heavily influenced by Philly and modern soul there first release was the successful track Listen which was re-mixed by the Drizabone Soul Family. Listen has been muted as the soul track of 2014 and has been acclaimed not only in this country but has also received rave reviews in Europe and in the States. Mr Sun and Philly Line followed, also receiving favourable reviews. Check out their single ‘Thankful’ below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rexk5U80y9c

Advance £7 tickets are on sale now, you can get hold of yours by clicking here.

We’re pleased to announce that Kushikatsu Records bring Taffy (Japan) to the H&H on Thursday 27th July.

Taffy’s infectious blend of Japanese shoegazey pop always wins them friends and acclaim in the UK. London’s Club AC30 label have just released their fourth album ‘Nyctophilia’ and The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess, who asked them to support on their last Japanese tour, is welcoming them as guests for the second time at his ‘Tim Peaks Diner’, this time at the sold out Kendal Calling Festival. You can check out the video for their single ‘Snowberry’ below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Aukza1gpY

Advance £5 tickets are on sale now, you can get hold of yours by clicking here.

We’re pleased to announce that Cosmic American will be bringing Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express to the H&H on Tuesday 25th July.

Chuck Prophet returns to Europe with the Mission Express in support of his thirteenth album Bobby Fuller Died For Your Sins on Yep Roc. Every year Chuck ups the quality stakes on his albums from the amazing ‘Let Freedom Ring’, to ‘Temple Beautiful’ and his last album ‘Night Surfer’ they have all seen Chuck at the top of his game. Chuck excels the most in the live setting with his two hour powerhouse shows pulling tracks from his massive back catalogue and stretching them out with epic guitar solos on tracks like ‘You Did’ or ‘Castro Halloween’. Check out his latest single ‘Bad Year For Rock and Roll’ below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBF18-UzDlg

Advance £17.50 tickets are on sale now, you can pick up yours now by clicking here.

The Boot calls him one of “10 New Country Artists to Watch in 2017” but he just sees himself as a go-getter. Dylan Jakobsen released his first single to Country Radio earlier this year and will playing the H&H on Wednesday 28th June.

His power house vocals combine with simple-yet-affective storytelling crafting the perfect formula for a song both modern and traditionalists alike can appreciate. Produced by Jakobsen himself, “From Where I Began” shows the emotional journey he’s taken to get to where he is today. With the help of 8 time, #1 award-winning mixer Billy Decker (Chris Young, Rodney Adkins, Parmalee), his debut album has garnered the attention of diehard fans, industry professionals and opened up opportunities for him performing alongside country’s biggest names. Check out his single ‘Silverado’ below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL2Rt5Vix3c

Advance £10 tickets are on sale now, you can get hold of yours by clicking here.

Starting with their breakthrough performance at last years Cambridge Folk Festival and taking in a series of rapturously received UK shows, Darlingside are rapidly earning a reputation as the most exciting Americana band around.

Absorbing influences from 60s folk, chamber pop, bluegrass, classical music, and modern indie rock, they pay reference to giants such as CSNY and Simon and Garfunkel, yet their sound is entirely unique. Their breathtaking musical virtuosity, celestial harmonies and unforgettable songs have earned comments such as ‘locomotive folk-pop confections so richly executed it’s hard to tell if it’s one voice or 12’. Check out the video for their single ‘White Horses’ Below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCLkOAQxumI

Advance £15 tickets are on sale now, you can get hold of yours by clicking here.

We’re delighted to be brining Ibibio Sound Machine back to the Hare & Hounds as part of our 10th anniversary celebrations on Sunday 29th October.

Fronted by London-born Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West African funk, disco, modern post-punk, and electro. The intervening time since their self-titled debut album in 2014 has been spent forging a reputation as a high-energy live act appearing on stages such as Later… with Jools Holland, Glastonbury, Roskilde, and the BBC 6 Music Festival, as well as at iconic venues such as Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London as part of Lauren Laverne’s “Wonder Women” series.

Weird and wonderful folk stories, recounted to Eno by her family as a child in her mother’s Ibibio tongue, form the creative fabric from which the band’s unique musical tapestry is woven. Evocative poetic imagery and empowering messages set against an edgy, Afro-Electro soundscape give the band a unique space within the current wave of modern Afrocentric sounds sweeping across the globe. Check out the video for their latest single ‘Give Me A Reasons’ below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO769KQ_skE

Advance £14 tickets are on sale now, you can get hold of yours by clicking here.

We’re pleased to announce that Moseley Folk Festival will be bringing Goodnight Lenin back to the H&H on Friday 11th August.

The band will be celebrating putting the final touches to their second, yet to be titled, album which is due for release in early 2018 with support on the night coming from Boat To Row and Katherine Priddy. On top of the live music there’ll also be ‘Our Friends Eclectic’  DJ’s who’ll be spinning tunes in between and after the bands. Check out the video of the band’s latest single ‘Portrait of Youth’ below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfQv8FMcWEg

Advance £10 tickets go on sale this Wednesday 21st June at 10am, you can find them here.

We’re delighted to announce that Leftfoot will be bringing longtime friend Mr Scruff back to the Hare & Hounds on Friday 25th August as part of the venues 10th anniversary celebrations.

A lot of things have happened since a young Andy Carthy started answering to the name Mr Scruff – making a name for himself under the shadow of Manchester’s mid 90s club scene. Not only has he released four critically acclaimed albums, selling over half a million records worldwide, with countless tours and club events he has cemented his now legendary DJ status. This is a DJ that can sell out the 1600 capacity London KoKo armed only with his records, some turntables and a few spare packets of teabags. More than that, Scruff has established himself as a general guarantor of quirkiness and quality so that when his range of speciality teas were launched they became the 5th best selling grocery product in the long and illustrious history of Selfridge’s Food Hall. Meanwhile, his wobbly potato people adorn t-shirts, brollies and even people’s bodies. Check out his latest mix from Lente Kabinet Festival below;

Advance £15 tickets are on sale now, you can get hold of yours by clicking here.