london folk scene

The Harrisburg Family Band is a collaborative alternative folk project fronted by singer-songwriter, Gregory S. Rees (Born 5th January, 1980). With an ever-changing line-up of musicians, The Harrisburg Family Band have become a key element on the London folk & americana scene. Rees runs the highly acclaimed Snake Mountain Revue evening at The Betsey Trotwood in Clerkenwell, North London every Tuesday night. He also hosts The Basket Club at The Windmill in Brixton, South London.

The Lorcas exploded out of the South London music scene in 2007 and their reputation has grown steadily since. Part of the Folk @ The Moon and Easycome Acoustic Club circle, their deeply melodic songs have led to various festival and club appearances. Influenced by the likes of Sufjan Stevens, Elliott Smith, & The Beatles, the Lorcas are Emily C Smith (vocals, guitar & harmonica) & Ruth Jacob (vocals & banjo). They share the songwriting duties and this helps to create their unique sound.

Hank Dogs, this unusual trio from South London, have had a remarkable connection with large swaths of the acoustic indie scene in America, (particularly the Northwest and the Delaware Valley). Producer Joe Boyd said they remind him of the chills he got when he first heard Nick Drake’s demos 30 years earlier. That’s why he signed them to Hannibal. On Half Smile (2002), they list four members, though one of them is not old enough to play in the band yet, so she is listed as "love and inspiration.