An expert pianist, Thomas La Velle has over 20 years of professional experience performing around London. When Thomas is on the keys, you can expect to hear a range of jazz, blues, boogie and ragtime.

An expert pianist, Thomas La Velle has over 20 years of professional experience performing around London. When Thomas is on the keys, you can expect to hear a range of jazz, blues, boogie and ragtime.

Chris Rand, a versatile and multi-talented musician, possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in the realms of jazz and blues. While primarily recognized as a saxophonist, Chris also displays remarkable prowess as a pianist and vocalist, infusing Plaquemine Lock performances with an infectious energy through a diverse repertoire of jazz and blues. Collaborating with […]

Swing Train 42, a gypsy swing jazz band, brings a unique twist to classic jazz standards by employing the intricate combination of mandolin and guitar. ​ Originally established as a duo in 2016, Swing Train 42 swiftly evolved into a trio, driven by their goal of capturing the essence of the legendary Hot Club De […]

Al "Dente" Dunn, a pianist, MD, and arranger, holds these roles within the popular London sextet known as the Cosimo Matassa Project. This musical ensemble draws inspiration from the countless joyous recordings that emanated from the famous J&M Studios of New Orleans during the late '40s, '50s, and '60s. His exceptional playing style is influenced […]

An expert pianist, Thomas La Velle has over 20 years of professional experience performing around London. When Thomas is on the keys, you can expect to hear a range of jazz, blues, boogie and ragtime.

Dominique Durner is a talented blues performer with a unique and authentic vocal technique. A member of the much admired Bourbon and Blues, Dom is able to bring a great selection of blues classics to his performances and is a cherished regular performer at Plaquemine Lock!

Al "Dente" Dunn, a pianist, MD, and arranger, holds these roles within the popular London sextet known as the Cosimo Matassa Project. This musical ensemble draws inspiration from the countless joyous recordings that emanated from the famous J&M Studios of New Orleans during the late '40s, '50s, and '60s. His exceptional playing style is influenced […]

"The sound of The Dust Me Down Blues Band is a mixture of black music, moving from Blues Roots to Gospel sonorities. The song list is composed by genuine Delta Blues, Chicago Blues, old Gospel tunes, giving an exciting show and reaching all tastes of the audience.  Ray Wallen is a blues singer and harmonica […]

Dom Glynn is a musician based in London, UK; his music has been described as ‘Outlaw Country Blues’ (Music Mecca - Nashville, TN). Through his song-writing, charisma and adept fingerpicking guitar-work, he has earned himself a reputation as a powerful live performer; he supported Jack Broadbent at The Jazz Cafe in April 2023 and currently […]

Join us this Valentine's Day for live jazz & 3 courses for £33. A complimentary cocktail upon arrival, and live jazz piano from 8pm, book through the link below! Multi-instrumentalist and composer, Emmet O’Connor, graduated from TU Dublin with an Honours degree in Music Composition and piano. Since then he has worked as a teacher, […]

“A very good guitarist with real blues feeling , lots of talent and a lot of good taste, a really good musician that can play blues and variations on blues in many styles with taste and credibility” (Bruce Iglauer - Head of “Alligator Records” in Chicago)  Manny Fizzotti, one of the busiest artists on the […]

An expert pianist, Thomas La Velle has over 20 years of professional experience performing around London. When Thomas is on the keys, you can expect to hear a range of jazz, blues, boogie and ragtime.

UK British Blues Award winner and 4 time European Blues Awards nominee Bex Marshall’s unique style of guitar playing is a combined technique of slide, blues rock, ragtime and roots pickin’. Her voice is a powerful melting pot of old black woman’s heartache and rock diva soul. Bex is a writer of distinction and notability, […]

Chris Davis turns his formidable talent to classic jazz, speaking to over 3 decades of jazz history from the 1940s to 1960s. This band weaves together guitar, double bass and Chris’s exceptional drumming style, influenced by renowned musicians like Max Roach, Roy Haynes and Philly Joe Jones. Together with Chris, Tony Snowden (guitar) & Julian […]

Al "Dente" Dunn, a pianist, MD, and arranger, holds these roles within the popular London sextet known as the Cosimo Matassa Project. This musical ensemble draws inspiration from the countless joyous recordings that emanated from the famous J&M Studios of New Orleans during the late '40s, '50s, and '60s. His exceptional playing style is influenced […]

Joplin Parnell, a prominent pianist and vocalist in London's Jazz and Blues scene, has been immersed in music from an early age. He accompanied his piano-playing father through New Orleans parades, jam sessions, and bars, carrying a snare drum. At home, he received a musical education in his mother's audio engineering studio, observing her cut […]

Al "Dente" Dunn, a pianist, MD, and arranger, holds these roles within the popular London sextet known as the Cosimo Matassa Project. This musical ensemble draws inspiration from the countless joyous recordings that emanated from the famous J&M Studios of New Orleans during the late '40s, '50s, and '60s. His exceptional playing style is influenced […]

Dom Glynn is a musician based in London, UK; his music has been described as ‘Outlaw Country Blues’ (Music Mecca - Nashville, TN). Through his song-writing, charisma and adept fingerpicking guitar-work, he has earned himself a reputation as a powerful live performer; he supported Jack Broadbent at The Jazz Cafe in April 2023 and currently […]

Chris Rand, a versatile and multi-talented musician, possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in the realms of jazz and blues. While primarily recognized as a saxophonist, Chris also displays remarkable prowess as a pianist and vocalist, infusing Plaquemine Lock performances with an infectious energy through a diverse repertoire of jazz and blues. Collaborating with […]

Blues vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Connor Selby has a had a passion for grassroots music from a young age with a particular admiration for BB King and Ray Charles. Upon releasing his debut album last year, while studying at university, he landed the gig of opening act for The Who as well as Pearl Jam. The passion Connor […]

Blues vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Connor Selby has a had a passion for grassroots music from a young age with a particular admiration for BB King and Ray Charles. Upon releasing his debut album last year, while studying at university, he landed the gig of opening act for The Who as well as Pearl Jam. The passion Connor […]

Our incredible regular performers, Market Trio are hosting a Jazz Jam, every other Wednesday from 10 January 2024! Expect a captivating set from 7:30-8:30, and then either get involved or get to see a spontaneous array of talent playing alongside them from 9-10! The incredible Market Trio met while studying jazz at the Guildhall School […]

Joplin Parnell, a prominent pianist and vocalist in London's Jazz and Blues scene, has been immersed in music from an early age. He accompanied his piano-playing father through New Orleans parades, jam sessions, and bars, carrying a snare drum. At home, he received a musical education in his mother's audio engineering studio, observing her cut […]

Bassist, guitarist and composer Julian Woods is based in Harrow, London and is a postgraduate student at the Guildhall School of Music. Julian is often seen performing in a wide array of different groups at popular London jazz venues such as the Vortex Jazz Club and Cafe OTO.    For their debut performance at Plaquemine […]

From jazz to funk to blues, the Davide Sittinieri & Cameron Websdale duo plays a variety of creative arrangements combining slinging guitar solos and feet stompin’ grooves! First enamoured with the Stratocaster sound, Davide quickly learned to love blues and slide guitar, and went on to study jazz at the Conservatory of Music in Bologna, Italy. He performed in many […]

An expert pianist, Thomas La Velle has over 20 years of professional experience performing around London. When Thomas is on the keys, you can expect to hear a range of jazz, blues, boogie and ragtime.

Chris Davis turns his formidable talent to classic jazz, speaking to over 3 decades of jazz history from the 1940s to 1960s. This band weaves together guitar, double bass and Chris’s exceptional drumming style, influenced by renowned musicians like Max Roach, Roy Haynes and Philly Joe Jones. Together with Chris, Tony Snowden (guitar) & Julian […]

Bassist, guitarist and composer Julian Woods is based in Harrow, London and is a postgraduate student at the Guildhall School of Music. Julian is often seen performing in a wide array of different groups at popular London jazz venues such as the Vortex Jazz Club and Cafe OTO.    For their debut performance at Plaquemine […]

Meet Will James, a talented musician from southern England. As a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, he is making a notable presence in the UK Blues Scene, leaving his distinct mark on the genre. Through his exhilarating guitar skills and heartfelt vocals, he brings a fresh and soulful approach to the blues. His music is characterized […]