The Magpie's Nest is a Folk and Acoustic club, showcasing the entire spectrum of the music: old folk, new folk and acoustic talent, from across Britain and beyond....
The show consists of open mic slots, house band and featured artists. Expect trad folk, blues, klezmer, singer-songwriters, local songs, old songs, new songs, shanties, barn dance, folk songs, audience participation, guitars, banjos, fiddles, melodeons, and even hammer dulcimers! A mixed bag of folk delights presented in a fresh and refreshing way.....
Interested in performing at the club? Think your music will go down well at the club? Whether you've never performed to a live audience before or are a seasoned pro wanting a platform for new material, come join the open mic slot! Discounted entry for performers, and a chance to be a featured act...
Our Regular Night!
The Old Queen's Head
44 Essex Road
Upstairs at the
The Old Queens Head
44 Essex Road
Nearest Tube: Angel
Buses: 30, 38, 43, 73, etc
www.theoldqueenshead.com
Paradise by Way of Kensal Green
19 Kilburn Lane
W10 4AE
Kensal Green
we had a minor blip in the website being online as essential upgrades were carried out behind the scences. We're pleased to announce everything has returned to normal! So, quick, buy some tickets for the shows and don't miss out!
Soukous Music from London's finest resident Soukous Band, The Zong Zing All Stars. Soukous is music from The Democratic Republic of Congo, closely related to Rumba, which draws it's influences from Cuban music.... enjoy!
music from Cut A Shine Barn Dance Troupe......
Early dictaphone recording of The Wagon Band, featuring Sam Lee on drunken vocals and Joe Buirski on drowsy Banjo. The Wagon Band had a few gigs round London, notably at the 12 Bar club, nearly got signed to a major label who promised a stadium tour of the USA supporting Aerosmith, but unfortunately things didn't pan out that way and we ended up setting up the Magpie's Nest instead.
This track is from Jenny's Debut Album, "English Country Garden", which was recorded at home with family and friends. A mixture of traditional song and her own compositions, the album draws on her love of story-telling, traditional English music and poetry.