Cat Power at the Roundhouse

Cat Power

Roundhouse, 3 November 2026

It feels unbelievable (to me at least) but it's been 20 years since Cat Power's breakthrough album The Greatest was released. To celebrate Chan Marshall announced a tour where she and her band would play the album in its entirety. As the first time I saw Cat Power was on the tour for that album, way back in 2007, I was excited to see her again performing all those songs I loved so much.

Willow Avalon at the Union Chapel

Willow Avalon

Cloe Wilder

Union Chapel, 2 November 2026

I've been dying to see her live for a while and, after missing her a few times now, I finally got to see the wonderful Willow Avalon, the up and coming country sensation from Georgia,  and it was even more fun than I imagined! She really is something special and she even wore a special Union Jack dress for the occasion. 

Kirstin Hersh at The Lexington

An Evening With Kristin Hersh

The Lexington, 24 October 2026

It seems crazy that a legend like Kristin Hersh is playing such a tiny place as The Lexington, albeit three sold-out nights, because it feels like she should be playing more grandiose places like the Royal Festival Hall, but I'm so thrilled that she did, because it really was a treat to be able to experience her up close at such a beautifully intimate show.

Erin Rae at The Grace

Erin Rae

Henry Grace

The Grace, 22 October 2026

I've been meaning to catch a solo Erin Rae show for ages, ever since I saw her open for Julia Jacklin back in 2022 in fact, and luckily for me she announced this headline show at the lovely and intimate venue, The Grace. It was something of a surprise as she hasn't had a new record out in a while but I'm so glad she did because, wow, was this a lovely show: she truly is a delight live!

Thelma & Louise at the Young Vic

Thelma & Louise,

Young Vic, 14 October 2026

I'm not much of a theatre-goer these days but when Neko Case announced she was working on the music for a new musical based on the classic film Thelma & Louise, adapted by its original Oscar-winning writer Callie Khouri, I was intrigued to say the least and bought a ticket to see it during its limited run at the Young Vic.

Buffalo Tom at Village Underground

Buffalo Tom

Gerard Love

Village Underground, 10 October 2026

It took me long enough but I finally got to see legendary Boston band Buffalo Tom play a sold out headline show at Village Underground, after first seeing them at the Reading Festival back in the 90s: something I've been meaning to do for years and I honestly don't know why it took me so long.

Alela Diane at EartH

Alela Diane

Two Runner

EartH, 4 October 2026

Earlier this year I got to see the amazing Alela Diane do a completely acoustic and intimate instore at Rough Trade Denmark which was incredible but I was also excited to see her again because this time she was playing with a full band accompanying her, for the first time in 12 years. That said, whether she's completely solo or has a band there's always something magical about seeing her live and this show was no exception.