Our Tuesday evening dance classes are led by locally-based instructors Victoria Celac and Greg Santos. Together, they have over ten years’ experience in dance, and leading dance classes.

These classes are for people of all levels and abilities, and absolute beginners are welcome too. Come to learn, come to meet friends, but above all, come to have fun!

Doors 7pm / Class begins 7.15pm

The word "jazz" implies musicians who listen and interact; people who never play it the same way twice. The Pete Roth Trio has those qualities in abundance, but the group’s music is also something over, around, above, and below jazz. What they play isn’t always going to fit, or be "nice," but it will be great.

They will be joined by a very special guest, Bill Bruford, on drums. Internationally known as a rock musician with prog supergroups Yes and King Crimson, Bill also has impeccable jazz credentials.

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

This one’s for fans of high-energy rock 'n' roll, blues rock, and artists like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Soundgarden, Joe Bonamassa, and Glenn Hughes. Ross Harding is an acclaimed blues rock musician from Johannesburg, currently based in the UK.

He’s a songwriter and performer combining a rich and powerful voice with awesome guitar skills. An unapologetic rock 'n' roll experience, with interludes of slow blues and emotive musical mastery.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

As a finalist for the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year, winner of the Rising Star category in the British Jazz Awards, and three-time nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards, Alex Clarke is known to be one of the most in-demand and versatile saxophonists on the British jazz scene. 

Praised for her intelligent ear for harmony and a deep knowledge of repertoire across a broad spectrum of styles, Alex's sound is steeped in the tradition of bebop. Her total respect for the heritage of the music can be heard in a fiery, melodic approach inspired by the likes of Phil Woods, Cannonball Adderley, and Vincent Herring.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Drink & Draw is a space to share ideas, create art, and enjoy a drink or two! There are no rules, no boundaries—just a full-blown explosion of creative energy.

Hosted by local illustrator, comic book artist, and Bear manager, Karl Brown, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere guaranteed.

Doors 7.30pm

Our Tuesday evening dance classes are led by locally-based instructors Victoria Celac and Greg Santos. Together, they have over ten years’ experience in dance, and leading dance classes.

These classes are for people of all levels and abilities, and absolute beginners are welcome too. Come to learn, come to meet friends, but above all, come to have fun!

Doors 7pm / Class begins 7.15pm

A welcome return to The Bear for Big Wolf Band - an explosive, dynamic, raw, emotional, and hardworking blues outfit.

Making it into the Top 5 best blues bands in the UK at the UK Blues Awards in 2023 and 2024, with multiple nominations across various categories, their live shows blend hard-edged blues rock with dynamic highs and lows, earning them a reputation as one of the best live bands on the scene.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

TJ Johnson is widely considered one of the UK’s most charismatic and highly revered jazz and blues singers. He is also a talented pianist and respected bandleader.

He sings songs of the night, songs of hope and despair, taking you on a musical journey from the jazz dives of New Orleans, to the foot-tapping honky-tonks of Texas, and the hip speakeasies of New York.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Led by saxophonist Rob Mach, Jazz Jam welcomes musicians, vocalists, dancers, and music lovers who like to spend an afternoon listening to or creating great music, supported by DJ Mr Jazzy Vibes.

Doors 1pm / Music 2pm

Our Tuesday evening dance classes are led by locally-based instructors Victoria Celac and Greg Santos. Together, they have over ten years’ experience in dance, and leading dance classes.

These classes are for people of all levels and abilities, and absolute beginners are welcome too. Come to learn, come to meet friends, but above all, come to have fun!

Doors 7pm / Class begins 7.15pm

Happy Shark are back for another great night of comedy with an incredible line up!

With Jeff Innocent, Josh Baulf, David Hoare, and Matt Richardson (MC).

Doors 7pm / Start time 8pm

American singer-songwriter Sarabeth Tucek returns to the UK for a very special and intimate series of acoustic shows, spanning her entire catalog.

If you’re not familiar with her work, she has performed with Bill Callahan and The Brian Jonestown Massacre, supported Bob Dylan and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and (although comparisons can be Bear traps) to us she sounds a little bit like Aldous Harding or Phoebe Bridgers. There's also a fair bit of Cat Power or even Lou Reed in her attitude and delivery.

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

Jerry Leger is one of the great Canadian songwriters, and also one of the most productive. With 16 finely-crafted studio albums under his belt, he creates vivid and beautifully-observed songs covering a wide span of the human experience.

These songs are hard to categorise, but fall broadly into the category of Americana, owing a debt to influential artists such as Dylan, Hank, Townes Van Zandt, and Lucinda Williams, whilst always remaining true to himself.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We’re honoured to welcome London-born tenor saxophonist Ralph Moore to The Bear. Over his long and illustrious career, he has recorded and performed with an array of jazz stars including Dizzy Gillespie, Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Ray Brown, and Roy Haynes.

After spending 15 years in LA, performing in the band for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Ralph is poised to return to what he does best - and innately who he is - a jazz musician playing and creating the music he loves.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We’re delighted to welcome rising star blues guitarist Thomas Heppell and his band back to The Bear.

They were nominated as the 'Emerging Act of the Year' in the UK Blues Awards 2024, after receiving three nominations in 2023. Dedicated not just to keeping the blues alive, but also to bringing the music right up to date and leading it into the future, the band is composed of super-talented musicians with a passion for creating a unique and unforgettable sound.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Mario Bakuna and Roberto Manzin celebrate two of the most important artists of all time: the American saxophonist Stan Getz, and Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto, in a tribute to the iconic album Getz/Gilberto. 

Getz/Gilberto was recorded in 1963 and is considered the album that popularised bossa nova worldwide. It is one of the best-selling jazz records of all time (selling over one million copies), was widely acclaimed by music critics, received the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, and also became the first non-American album to win Album of the Year in 1965.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We have a treat in store for you from acclaimed folk duo Hannah James and Toby Kuhn. Together, they weave intricate layers of harmony and melody through a unique blend of cello, voice, accordion, and foot percussion.

Ever curious, always exploring their connection to the worlds around them, this duo offers an entirely novel, delicate, grounded, and powerful performance.

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

Will Wilde is a force to be reckoned with - a phenomenal harmonica player with a voice to match.

 Will's intense harmonica style steals the spotlight from the traditional blues rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson.  "I’m always looking to make new sounds with the harmonica, pushing its boundaries, trying to change people’s perception of it.” 

In fact Will has gone one step further and created his own signature "Wilde Tuned" harmonicas so he can play licks that weren’t possible before.  “They enable me to hold my own with any blues rock guitarist”.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

This will be a night of “cool jazz” in tribute to one of the greats of the West Coast scene of the 1950s - Shelly Manne. An extraordinary and unique artist who has left an immense legacy of collaborations and recordings.

Tonight we celebrate his quintet, a swinging, tight knit unit energised with joyful, unselfish and virtuosic participation revered for a clutch of golden performances captured live at The Black Hawk Jazz Club in San Francisco between 22 and 24 September 1959.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

John Bramwell, lead singer and songwriter of the seminal, Mercury Prize-nominated band I Am Kloot, is enjoying his grandest year to date, with an outpouring of acclaim following the release of his second solo album, The Light Fantastic.

The new record was cited by UNCUT magazine as "a splendid solo set with sumptuous vocal harmonies" and listed as one of The Times’ unmissable albums of 2024.

An intimate evening in the company of one of the country’s finest songwriters. Not to be missed.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Great to have these guys back at The Bear. Five-Way Split is a jointly-led band, featuring some of the finest contemporary bebop musicians in the UK. The band formed during the lockdown period of 2020, and quickly forged an unmistakable sound and unity which shines through in every performance.

With an extensive repertoire of carefully crafted and imaginative original compositions, along with hip, swinging material by greats such as Jimmy Heath, Cedar Walton and Horace Silver, Five-Way Split delivers a night of the best swinging and soulful music in town.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Led by saxophonist Rob Mach, Jazz Jam welcomes musicians, vocalists, dancers, and music lovers who like to spend an afternoon listening to or creating great music, supported by DJ Mr Jazzy Vibes.

Doors 1pm / Music 2pm

“You got a new tattoo of an old tattoo” the opening line from “Free From the Guillotine”, one of our favourite tracks of last year from one of its finest albums.

“Dancing On The Edge” is that album – a rich, 2-LP tapestry of tunes that absolutely glows over seven expansive tracks. It’s a pure collage of modernity and heritage.

File under “not to be missed”…

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

Creating a heady mix of New Orleans and North Mississippi rhythms, blended with their own Thames delta style, and some West African influences thrown in for good measure, the South London blues trio Jimmy Regal and the Royals are one of the UK's most exciting and original bands, with growing support both locally and internationally.

Nominated by the UK Blues Federation for 2024 Band of the year and album of the year, these guys stand out from the crowd with a powerful sound that translates to stellar live performances.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Kent born singer-songwriter Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk rock and Americana with powerful vocals and haunting melodies. She engages audiences with emotive lyrics, 70’s inspired style and is known for impressive covers of Gillian Welch, Fleetwood Mac & Portishead.

We think she has a really beautiful voice and yes… Sorrel Nation is her real name.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Lucca Mae is a rising star on the burgeoning London Soul/Rock ‘n’ Roll scene. Taking cues from the likes of Sam Cooke, Amy Winehouse & Paolo Nutini, her singing, songwriting, and performance is second to none.

With sold out gigs under her belt in the UK, Australia & Canada, alongside her solo weekly residency at the legendary Marquis Covent Garden, Lucca Mae is well underway and is taking over the UK, one gig at a time.

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

Firm favourites on the blues and jump-jive scenes, The Cadillac Kings features five of the UK's top blues and roots musicians.

Their latest album, Crash and Burn, shot straight to #2 in the UK IBBA blues chart and #5 in the Australian Blues & Roots chart, and it has been selected as the album of the week at over twenty radio stations on both sides of the Atlantic.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

He’s back! Ray Gelato, The Godfather of Swing and multi-talented singer, saxophonist, songwriter, and bandleader, returns for what is always one of the best nights of the year at The Bear Club.

Ray and his band have enjoyed an illustrious and successful career, including a long-established residency at Ronnie Scott’s, where they perform a sell-out event every Christmas. Ray has also performed twice for the late Queen Elizabeth, opened for Robbie Williams at the Royal Albert Hall, and played at Sir Paul McCartney’s wedding.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Steve Warner is a Hertfordshire-based singer-songwriter touring and promoting his new live EP Frail. All these songs were written on and performed on the Tenor guitar (four steel string guitar... not a uke), and every song has a story. Join Steve for an intimate evening of storytelling and songwriting.

Steve’s music has been played across various BBC radio stations and a host of internet-based international stations, and he was shortlisted for the Folks and Roots International Songwriting Contest two years in a row.

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

Becca Wilkins is a rising star jazz vocalist whose latest project “Rêverie” is a collection of French chansons reimagined with her trio of Olly Chalk (piano), Sam Ingvorsen (bass) and Billy Pod (drums).

Rêverie presents the classic music made popular by Jacques Brel, Yves Montand and Edith Piaf through the lens of contemporary jazz as Becca brings her Francophilia into sharp focus. Featuring classics such as ‘Sous le Ciel de Paris’ and ‘La Mer’, this music remoulds the most well known chansons, as well as introducing audiences to more obscure songs from the genre.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Pearl Handled Revolver’s recent gigs at The Bear Club have become legendary and they’re back to perform their own original and distinctive fusion of psychedelic blues and progressive jazz rock.

Bedford based and with five studio albums, four EPs, two live albums and a boxed set back-catalogue double album released over the past 15 years, the band have built a large and loyal following of fans through their energetic and immersive performances at some of the UK’s and Europe's best festivals and music venues.  

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Simeon Hammond Dallas was born and raised in the rich musical and cultural melting pot of Camden Town.

Growing up listening to her parent’s eclectic record collection that spanned artists from The Cranberries to Ella Fitzgerald, her music provides a unique take on classic genres, fusing country, blues and soul music to create her own blend of Americana, whilst keeping the integrity of a true Londoner.

“ a no-f***’s-given, distinctly millennial take on Americana and blues” - Holler Country

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Featuring the timeless songs of James Taylor, Carole King, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Buffalo Springfield, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell and many more, this is not a tribute show in the traditional sense of the word, but more the artists themselves performing their own takes, both individually and collectively, on these timeless classics of the late 60s/early 70s American songbook.

We welcome an unrivalled collective of award-winning artists in their own right, namely Robbie Cavanagh (Winner of the Whispering Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award 2023), Eddy Smith (“a heady blend of soul, blues and rock” ~ Blues Matters), and Jana Varga (Emerging Artist nominee, British Blues Awards 2023).

This will be a classic !

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm

Nobody writes songs quite like Mark Harrison.

Constantly touring and multi-awards-nominated, Mark Harrison has a reputation for being unlike anyone else out there and his highly individual music takes him to some of the top venues and festivals in the UK, attracting acclaim wherever he goes.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Although only recently formed, this band is made up of four of the UK’s finest Jazz musicians.

The band pays tribute to the often overlooked history of saxophone/ Hammond organ combos which, following the hard bop period, gave way to the late sixties rise of “soul jazz” notably bands led by Jimmy Smith, Grant Green, Jack McDuff, Stanley Turrentine and Shirley Scott, to name a few.

You will hear classic, swinging jazz with blues, gospel and RnB influences.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Ever since John Walters declared Errol Linton the 'future of British Blues' back in 1993 this Brixton born bluesman has been plying his trade and perfecting his art at home and across the world. 

After 30 years as a singer, songwriter and one of the world's best harmonica players, Errol and his exceptional band are still amongst the hardest working groups in Britain performing shows around the capital at least 4 times a week. The band comprises some of the industry's most sought after & respected musicians.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Andrea Rinciari is a world-class jazz guitarist whose tireless dedication to the traditions of bebop and straight-ahead has led him to specialise in mid-20th century jazz.

Originally from a small town just outside Milan and honing his craft in London under the mentorship of the legendary Barry Harris, Andrea has crafted his sound by pushing boundaries of the guitar resulting in a unique blend of innovation and tradition.

Tonight he plays with his quartet in support of their new album “Soho Sessions”.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We’re looking forward to welcoming Tahirah Memory back to the Bear to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of her hugely successful debut album “Pride”.

Tahirah is a soulful singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and emotive performances, blending R&B, jazz, and soul influences, whose debut album “Pride” created a huge buzz amongst soul music lovers in Europe, with frequent radio play in the UK, topping the UK Soul Chart and garnering support elsewhere internationally.

Join us for a special Sunday evening of intimate soul music…

Doors 7pm / Music 8.00pm

Long regarded as one of the rising stars of British blues guitar in the tradition of Eric Clapton and Peter Green, Connor Selby has now well and truly arrived….

He creates a soulful blend of hard-hitting blues and emotional, introspective songwriting that, at times, evokes a modern take on the best of the music that inspires him.

Warning: grab your tickets early. He has sold out each of the three times he has played The Bear Club.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Voted one of the ‘Hottest Bass Players in the World’ by readers of Bass Player magazine, virtuoso British-Asian bass player Shez Raja is renowned for his high energy live shows, unique Indo-jazz-funk sound and global star collaborations with Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Dennis Chambers and Wayne Krantz.

For tonight’s show, electric guitar sensation Guthrie Govan appears as special guest. His many accolades including being voted ‘Guitarist of the Year’ in Guitarist magazine and appearing on the cover of Guitar Player magazine have earnt him a reputation as guitar royalty on the world stage.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Bear regulars, Thr3e are “the rock fans favourite blues band and the blues fans favourite rock band”.  So read a review of the band’s debut album “30 Day Hop” from 2016 and it remains true today.

Thr3e’s third album, Out All Night is scheduled for a March 2025 release and they reckon it will be their best yet.  “Ten great songs crossing the blues, rock and americana genres with an ease that defies categorisation!”

Thr3e are firmly rooted in 60s/70s British blues but with influences ranging from the old blues originals to more modern rock and soul, They don’t try to fit in to any “genre” but if you like it bluesy, hard edged yet still musical, then you'll love this!

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Nick Costley-White is one of the most in demand jazz guitarists in the UK, renowned for a deep understanding of the jazz tradition, alongside a virtuosic technique and progressive approach to improvising. Nick has released two albums to date, “Detour Ahead” (Ubuntu Music 2018) and “Nice Work!”, both of which he has toured extensively around the UK.

Tonight he’s joined by three of the finest players in Europe:

Julian Siegal (sax), Conor Chaplin (bass) and James Maddren (drums).

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Aisha Khan sings American roots music, jazz, blues and rhythm & blues of the 1940’s/50’s. With a nod to the glamour and sophistication of a bygone era and over 30 years of experience, coupled with an unrivalled passion for the music, she combines outstanding original material with powerful cover versions and performs them all with class, soul, talent and wit.

Equal parts sultry jazz chanteuse and rhythm and blues belter, Aisha easily communicates heartbreak, joy and a range of emotions in between, continuing to honour the tradition of the true divas.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Over his twenty-five-year career, Simon Spillett has worn almost as many hats as possible within jazz: a multi-award-winning instrumentalist, quartet and big band leader, recording artist, author, historian, record producer, archivist, magazine columnist, social media commentator, and, more recently, a blogger.

Tonight, his quartet features pianist Pete Billington, bassist Alec Dankworth, and drummer Pete Cater, drawing unashamedly on the classic sounds of British modern jazz from the 1950s and 60s—particularly the repertoire of the iconic UK saxophone legend, Tubby Hayes.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Originally from Guinea Conakry, now living in Paris, Abdoulaye is part of the Mandingo griot castes.

His music is nourished by the traditional Mandingo repertoire and various influences such as jazz, funk, reggae, West Indian biguine or bossa nova. Sung in Soussou and French, the titles are inspired in turn by his romantic youth in Conakry or the life lessons learned in the "jungle" of Europe.

Abdoulaye joins us with his regular band in support of his first album “Fenfanyi” which mixes ancestral traditions with modern sounds that are at times rhythmic and warm and at other times poetic and refined but above all original, consolidating his place among the finest musicians of his generation.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.00pm

The Low Lamps are back…! A dynamic blues band, mostly hailing from the Southdown area of Harpenden with legendary 5th Lamp, Andy ‘Hot Gravel’ Stokes travelling down from Stafford for most gigs, to add his incredible keys and harp playing to the mix.

Their music spans various blues styles, including slide, jump, boogie, funky, Chicago, Delta, and Texas blues, delivering both danceable, energetic performances and intimate acoustic sessions. 

Known for their raucous juke-joint feel, the band are regulars at various local pubs, festivals and of course the Bear Club...

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Rapidly establishing themselves as one of the must-see live bands in the UK. GETNOTGOT create musical landscapes that are fused in the Blue Note heritage with contemporary acid-jazz nuances and a funk-fuelled musical energy.

Catch them live and you’ll feel their sonic connection and musical union at first hand. Having had well-received support slots with Smoove & Turrell and Izo Fitzroy and dates at the heart of the jazz circuit in London in the summer of ’24, 2025 looks super busy already, with some great club and festival dates already confirmed, further under-pinning the demand for the quintet’s infectious soul-bearing vibes.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We’re really pleased to welcome to The Bear Club saxophone player Maddy Coombs - a Tomorrow’s Warriors Emerging Artist and already tipped as a rising talent on the British jazz scene by Jazzwise in the summer of last year.

Maddy has been mentored by Binker Golding, Denys Baptiste and Gary Crosby and has played alongside Judi Jackson, Soweto Kinch, Mark Kavuma, and Sultan Stevenson.

This performance is part of The Bear Club’s “Generation Jazz” series of gigs showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2025. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students and universal credit beneficiaries.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

After a triumphant year since they played what was only their second ever gig at The Bear in March last year, Wonder 45 return with their own brand of authentic soul that straddles the line between traditional and contemporary.

Their songs are sincere affairs of the heart, crafted with tremendous loving care and the utmost attention to detail but packing a huge emotional punch. This will be good !

Doors 7.30pm / Music 8.30pm

Dom Martin is a Belfast-born, multi-award-winning artist who burst onto the music scene in 2019 with a unique guitar style and captivating voice, winning over audiences everywhere including at The Bear.

Dom has won more awards than we can possibly list here and is a nominated finalist again in three categories for the UK Blues Awards for 2025. His power trio is always a sell out addition to the programme at The Bear.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.00pm

Nara Pinheiro is an award-winning Brazilian jazz musician and composer from Minas Gerais in the south-east of the country. She is a flautist and singer who represents a new generation of Brazilian women developing their own sound and leading their own artistic and cultural projects.

Stylistically although easily categorised as jazz, her sound is a varied one that incorporates alternative rock to new MPB (musica popular brasileira), from contemporary indie to very definitely jazz.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Julie Dexter is a world-renowned, award-winning, British jazz singer, songwriter and producer considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of her (and our) generation.

An early member of ground-breaking jazz collective Tomorrow’s Warriors, Birmingham-born Dexter has been based in the Atlanta, Georgia for the past 25 years. Don’t miss the chance to catch Julie while you can for what promises to be a special night of great music at The Bear Club.

In the words of her smash single 'Ketch A Vibe', ‘Don’t let it pass you by...Ketch [Julie’s] Vibe’...

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We are delighted to welcome Gwenifer Raymond, one of the finest guitar players in these islands, to The Bear Club for the first time.

Raymond describes herself as a “guitar convincer, banjo thumper. Welsh primitive musician.”

After years of playing around the Welsh valleys in various punk outfits she began listening more to pre-war blues as well as Appalachian folk players, eventually leading her to the guitar players of the American Primitive genre.

She doesn’t read music and memorises or “feels” the tunes rather than writing them down (quite something considering their huge complexity).

Gwenifer plays solo and is not to be missed under any circumstances.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.00pm

This is high-volume, high-quality rhythm and blues with more than a hint of rockabilly thrown in for good measure. Jim Hammond is a fine boogie-woogie piano player and a master of rock 'n' roll electric guitar.

Add to that a tight rhythm section in Greggi G (bass) and Jim Russell (drums and vocals), and this stripped back trio serves up some of the finest R'n'B on the circuit.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We welcome back London-based Reiss Ellis Beckles to The Bear. A dynamic saxophonist and composer, Reiss epitomises versatility and diversity, seamlessly traversing genres with finesse and flair.

From the intimate ambiance of Smalls Jazz Club in New York to the iconic stages of Ronnie Scott’s and sold out performances at The Vortex (and at The Bear Club last year), Reiss's performances have captivated audiences worldwide.

This performance is part of The Bear Club’s “Generation Jazz” series of gigs showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2025. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students and universal credit beneficiaries.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

This is jazz but with at least one foot on the dance floor…Join us for an unforgettable evening of exciting original music from London-based jazz pianist and composer Jonny Liebeck. With his band of top young musicians, he will be performing tunes from his latest EP ‘Influences’ featuring compositions inspired by contemporary jazz and electronic dance music genres such as Jungle, Breakbeat and Deep House.

Expect a fusion of soulful jazz harmony, luscious sound textures, lyrical guitar & sax melodies, groovy basslines and intricate breakbeats to get you up on your feet this Friday night !

This performance is part of The Bear Club’s “Generation Jazz” series of gigs showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2025. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students and universal credit beneficiaries.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

We welcome Edison Herbert and his band back to The Bear for a special bank holiday weekend Sunday gig a year after their storming debut.

Edison is a highly acclaimed jazz guitarist known for his virtuosic performances and captivating improvisations with a career spanning over three decades. Edison has established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz music scene, captivating audiences worldwide with his unique blend of technical prowess, soulful melodies, and innovative compositions.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Touring the UK for the very first time,  Mathew V & Ben Dunnill combine for an exclusive and intimate evening that gives an up close and personal look at how these two artists can communicate through music.

Tonight’s show will be in the cabaret style featuring comedic interludes, plenty of chat, big vocals, Great American Songbook standards, world class piano and even the artists' ability to write a song or improv an audience member's favourite song on the spot.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Gonora Sounds is a family band that has been busking on the streets of Zimbabwe since 2004, entertaining thousands of commuters with their street beat dubbed Gonora Sounds by regulars.

The band is led by blind singer/songwriter Daniel Gonora, a wizard on the guitar with his drumming protege son Isaac on drums. In recent years, the band has extended to include seasoned musicians such as Nelson “Mr Longman” Mutanda on lead guitar and Malizani Mbewe on bass. Daniel and Isaac’s street performances have garnered millions of views online, and a growing international fanbase.

Not to be missed.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.00pm

Burning Rope are a band born from the ashes of multi-award winning blues rock band, and Bear Club favourites, Catfish following the sad loss of their frontman and guitarist Matt Long to cancer in October 2024.  

The other three members of the band wanted to continue to play and write together, so have come together as Burning Rope along with excellent Gloucestershire based guitarist Alex Voysey.  

Join us if you can.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

This is high quality, high tempo funky blues…with horns !

Thomas Atlas, a British guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, has built a dynamic career blending blues and funk. After touring the UK and USA with soul and blues bands, he gained recognition in 2018 with his “Garage Funk” YouTube videos, leading to performances at top UK venues like Ronnie Scott’s and The 100 Club.  

Tonight, Atlas brings his big band to The Bear for what will be a great way to kick off the bank holiday weekend. Highly recommended !

Doors 7.30pm / Music 8.30pm

Brilliant singer, songwriter, and musician Bryony Jarman-Pinto seamlessly blends enchanting vocals and thoughtful instrumentation with intricately crafted and personal lyrics. She sings from the jazz tradition but draws inspiration from soul and folk all with a distinct, contemporary vibe.

This performance is part of The Bear Club’s “Generation Jazz” series of gigs showcasing brilliant young jazz musicians across the summer and autumn of 2025. Discounted ticket pricing applies for those under 25, students and universal credit beneficiaries.

Doors 7.30pm / Music 8.30pm

We welcome Pama International, one of the UK’s finest ska and reggae bands for a special evening reliving the Trojan Records songbook.

Pama International’s deep-rooted connection to Trojan Records goes back to 2006 when they became the first new band in 30 years to sign to the iconic record label. In 2016 they launched the official Trojan Records club night at Heavenly Records' London venue - The Social - and in 2018 they performed a two month sold out ‘Trojan Records Songbook’ UK tour.

Come join us for a truly unique celebration of the world’s iconic Trojan Records presented to you by Pama International.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

To simply say that SouLutions burst onto the UK soul scene in 2014 would not do justice to the time invested by song writing duo Steve Lee & Louise Mehan developing their songwriting skills, to create their distinctive ‘SouLutions’ sound. 

And what about that ‘sound’, well just close your eyes & imagine a beautiful house of music created from a ‘Philly’ foundation stone, lovingly cared for, crafted and brought into the modern era and topped off with Louise’s sublime vocals.

Definitely not to be missed.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Will James is an exciting new talent on the UK music scene, blending the blues with jazz and soul into powerful original music performed with the passion of the greats of old. He has already been hailed as certified grassroots blues royalty.

It is rare to find an artist who is a true “triple threat”: a brilliant guitar player with a beautiful vocal tone who writes powerful, emotive songs.

He really is the real deal.

Doors 7.30pm / Music 8.30pm

We’re delighted to welcome the multi-award-winning US soul singer Gina Sedman back to The Bear. She’ll be performing original music, including from her new album, along with her take on some of the classics.

Gina has released 15 albums, topped the UK soul charts numerous times, and won Best Soul/R&B Single at the Bright Star Awards 2020 with her hit "My Destiny." She joins with her UK band to celebrate her new album “1972” and to get the party started (and then to keep it going!), there will be a DJ set by Paul Hyatt before and after the main act.

Doors 7pm / DJ set 7.30pm / Music 8.30pm

We welcome back world-class blues harp player, Giles Robson after his sold-out show last year.

Experience the smash hit, five-star, ten-night sell-out Edinburgh Fringe blues show - the most successful blues show in the history of the Edinburgh Fringe.

Giles Robson's decades-long commitment, respect, and focus towards the art of blues music have paved the way for a dreamlike career. He’s been given the blessing of Rolling Stones frontman, Sir Mick Jagger, who raved about Giles’s live incendiary performance and harmonica playing at the Mustique Blues Festival, and has been named as one of the finest blues harmonica virtuosos in the world by Hohner Harmonicas.

Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm

Recognised with a double page feature in global Guitarist magazine, Jon is a guitarist of exceptional calibre. His stand-out talent has been applauded by Carl Barat of The Libertines who hailed Jon as a ‘badman fingerpicking guitarist’ and Martin Simpson who describes Jon as ‘the real deal’.

Jon’s performances are warm, honest and intimate shared experiences, his presence entirely charming and modest whilst his talent brightly evident. Ever with a keen eye and ear for a story, and with a fascinating past career as a journalist and editor of Time Out, Jon’s live shows include conversation about the songs, his experiences, who and what has inspired him, as well as stories he has unearthed during his extensive research into traditional music.

Doors 7pm / Music 8pm