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Goblin Band formed organically from intimate sessions of the same name ran out of the HobGoblin Music, a folk music instrument shop in Central London, and organised by a group of queer folk obsessive friends and shop employees. These sessions have given rise to a six- piece band which, though firmly rooted in the traditional music of the British Isles, draws widely on medieval and early music, as well as the folk musical traditions from abroad. The sound concocted employs all manner of strings, squeezeboxes, hurdy gurdy, flutes, horns, bells and whistles. The Goblins interpret folk song in relation to the political upheavals of past and present and strive to make a space for new audiences to experience traditional music in a manner which is both riotously joyful and deeply sincere.

"They can play and they can sing and they?re fearless...When I saw Goblin Band singing recently, I just thought, ?Why didn?t I think of that?...They move stuff around...They go back to versions that we were too snotty to touch and they turn them into stomps. They did one of the songs that I consider to be one of ?my? songs, ?Willie?s Lady?, and I thought it was fucking brilliant. I was knocked out...They?ve changed it and it?s bloody good! I even thought of copying it myself" - MARTIN CARTHY

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Green Note was founded by two friends and passionate music lovers who wanted to create their ideal place to hang out in London...

Our dream was to create a place where we could share music that we loved – somewhere with a laid back, intimate and friendly atmosphere. Becoming friends in our school days, the seed for our idea was planted many years ago. After lots of hard work, many ups and downs, and learning more than we ever could have imagined along the way, our dream became a reality when Green Note opened its doors in the Summer of 2005. Now in our fourteenth year, we have established a reputation as one of London’s best spots for roots, world and acoustic music, and we’re constantly astonished by the wealth of incredible musicians who grace our stage. We’re really proud of what we have created, and happy to be able to share it with you.

106 Parkway,

Camden Town,

Greater London,

England,

NW1 7AN.

020 7485 9899