TREE MUSIC - MAY THE 4th!
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MAY THE FOURTH BEE WITH YOU 🐝 Very excited to announce the 11th edition of TREE MUSIC at @strinesnightingale on May bank-holiday Monday. Stereolab’s inimitable front-woman will visit our woodland auditorium while we explore more Colombian magic realism, the inner workings of a bee hive with a Space jazz vinyl soundtrack and a bespoke Bollywood soundalike quiz. Plenty of lesser-spotted live acts and instrument demos, will join our global-folk DJs and spoken word intervals while we attempt to recreate an Ewok village and scenes from “Turkish Star Wars”… possibly around a Maypole… did I mention the drawing competition? Negligible astronomy umpires will be at hand at all times. We’ve got four weeks to plan it! BUY TICKETS TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. It’s gonna be… unique! 💚🍃🍁🍂🪐🛸
Featured Artists - Americana
SIMPLY DYLAN Monday 25th May 3pm
Simply Dylan delivers the songs of Bob Dylan with no attempt to imitate or impersonate the prodigious songwriter, instead the band focus on the bringing Dylan’s lyrics and clever storytelling alive with a joyous and exuberant sound.
From a modest project which sold out the famous Cavern Club 6 times, the band have gone on to receive fantastic reviews from the Spanish Press, impressing Dylan fans from across the UK, and opening up the IOW Festival 2019 performing on the Big Top Stage.
The band features John O'Connell, formerly of Groundpig, and other musicians, who have gained a reputation for performing some of Dylan’s more challenging songs. No ordinary interpretation, this is a remarkable and exceptional project which promises to delight Dylan fans young and old and to ignite a new wave of passion for one of the world's most prodigious songwriters.
“…a show that every Bob Dylan fan should see!” Louder Than War
FOLK SHOWS!
Vicky Clayton Sings Sandy Denny
Vicky Clayton Sings Sandy Denny
Vicky Clayton Sings Sandy Denny
A true folk legend Xmas Special
"Vikki is one of this country's finest interpreters of Traditional and Contemporary song, having a very pure voice and formidable guitar technique". Gordon Giltrap
MODERN NATURE
Vicky Clayton Sings Sandy Denny
Vicky Clayton Sings Sandy Denny
Wednesday 29th April
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When Modern Nature toured their last album, 2023’sNo Fixed Point In Space, it became apparent to Jack Cooper–the band’s main creative force–that they were already pulling away from the free, open-ended approach theyhad spent five years workingtowards; almost as if the music had become so abstract and elasticated, it now hadto snap back towards something more structured. As they found themselves naturally locking into more fixedgrooves, he realised a new direction had been set. Their new album–The Heat Warps–is the triumphantmanifestation of where that new direction took them.
ATTILA THE STOCKBROKER
Vicky Clayton Sings Sandy Denny
ATTILA THE STOCKBROKER
Thursday 14th May
Powerful, passionate, personal, political punk performance poetry and psongs.
Atilla returns for another powerful evening of poetry and political comedy.
WAYWARD JANE - Thursday 23rd April 2026 £15
Wayward Jane’s music is a modern interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots music with fresh, nuanced arrangements and original songs. Their rich sound features fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar, wooden flute and close vocal harmonies. Wayward’s live shows have a joyful energy, expressing the fine musicianship and playful chemistry of the four long-time friends. Ranging in mood from bouncing, energetic tunes to tender and soulful songs, Wayward Jane tend to leave audiences with a glow in their hearts.
Wayward Jane have appeared together at folk clubs and festivals across the land, touring extensively in the UK and Ireland. They were recently featured live in session on BBC Radio Scotland’s Travelling Folk where Bruce MacGregor remarked “they’re just that bit different from anything else happening in Scotland!” The band are busy members of the Edinburgh traditional music scene, playing in bands such as Brothers Gillespie, Dowally and Michael Starkey & Hannah Read, as well as collaborating with artists such as Rachel Baiman, Phil Alexander (Moishe’s Bagel) and Hog-Eyed Man. They have released three albums - “Wayward Jane”, “Old Train”, and “The Flood”. The latter has led to rave reviews, plays in Radio 6Music, a live performance on BBC Radio 4’s “Loose Ends”, and a slot in Celtic Connections 2025.
Key dates for 2026
EASTER WEEKEND , MAY BANK HOLIDAYS AND AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Our key free, multi stage festival dates for 2026.
May Bank Holiday Music: Monday May 5th and Monday May 26th
Glastonbury multi-streams in the woods: Fri 27th - Sun 29th June
August Bank Holiday NESTIVAL: Sat 23rd - Mon 25th August
2027
Independent Venues Week : EARLY FEB x 5 nights
Mad March Hare Beer Festival: Thursday 25th - Monday 29th March
Easter festival: Thursday 25th - Monday 29th March
AGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
STRINES Age Against The Machine DAYTIME Party (Over 30s Only) - Sat 2nd May, 3pm-7pm
https://www.seetickets.com/event/age-against-the-machine/the-strines-nightingale/3480681
After a sold out event last summer (and numerous other cities around the country), Age Against The Machine are returning to The Strines Nightingale for another afternoon of over 30s fun!
For over 12 years now Don and Reg have been hosting sold out parties in London and around the UK for those who do not want to go gentle in to that good night and are still fighting hard for their right to party! And they're back in Strines again! Dropping the finest: pop, indie, rock, disco, Motown, rock ‘n’ roll, power ballads, soul, punk, ska, northern soul, funk and anything we think will get the floor moving.
We intend this event to be on the outdoor stage. However, with the British weather, we have a contingency to bring it indoors. It might be that certain portions are inside or out, our aim is to keep you dry but have the best shindig we can, and the outside wood space is an awesome place to have a party!
**As with all Age Against The Machine events this is strictly for over 30s only. Photo ID MUST be produced, even if you have purchased an advance ticket!
No Kids Allowed!
Age Against The Machine has appeared at numerous festivals over the years including Isle of Wight, Latitude, Standon Calling, Brighton Fringe and more.
"The perfect place to dance off those middle-age blues" Time Out
"Look out! The oldies are taking over!" Time Out