London

The Musical Traditions Club aims to present the finest traditional singers from Britain and Ireland in a friendly and appreciative atmosphere.

Every first Friday of the month, the No Frills Band are hosting open, round the table folk sessions. All musicians and all styles welcome. We play Irish, Welsh, English and Scottish tunes, American old time, bluegrass and western swing, Greek stuff, Turkish stuff, French tunes, Yiddish tunes, East European tunes and Scandinavian tunes, old stuff, new stuff, and probably more that I’ve forgotten. All abilities tolerated. Come and swap tunes and songs, meet people, learn stuff. Or just come and listen to the music. See you in the Grosvenor. ...

A monthly rebetiko (Greek blues) jam session is held at The Horseshoe pub (Farringdon Station) on the first Monday of every month, bringing the sounds of Athens to London. The Rebetiko Recycled band and friends welcome participants to play, sing, dance, or simply listen to the music. Admission is free, all are welcome, and all musicians are invited to jam with the band. The Horseshoe (also home to the Islington Folk Club) is a friendly traditional pub with real ale. To be added to the circulation list, send an e-mail to the address below. ...

The Rebetiko Odyssey Jam Session is free and all are welcome, whether musicians or non-musicians. Rebetiko is the Greek blues (world music). For more information, email or visit the website. The nearest tube station is Farringdon.