#HomeToEmergingStars

Introduction

Welcome to ‘Home to Emerging Stars’ … Our live music events have been described by our guests as an exciting, vibrant and intimate atmosphere and great for value for money. The only people invited are people I’ve met; it means you are in a very safe, as such the very best Drawingroom experience for you, your family and friends!
“It’s intense and uniquely special. Ask anyone who has performed or attended.“
Richard Elkington

Key Information

Live music is held most Fridays and Saturdays night each week, in door and out, subject to the weather.
Turn up at 7/7.30 PM…
Music starts at 8 sharp, 30-40 min set
(20 minute comfort break)
Headline set is typically 45-60 minutes

Invitations are sent via email with a unique secret link to Eventbrite.

Securing your place costs just £10+booking fee (early bird tickets) £8(all in) so book early… so make sure you are on the guest list. Once here, eat, drink and enjoy the evening. We will do what I can to keep you dry and warm, but please…do dress for the occasion (smart casual!)
Turn up from 7pm, music starts from approx. 8 PM.
You can pay your tab with plastic, but PLEASE BRING CASH for the artists and please remember…
With so few places for musicians to perform and earn, please be kind, be generous…a minimum of £15 per guest or more… The general accepted amount is £15-20 per guest in the bowl before you leave.

We are licensed, with 45+gins, some great wines, local Ales, draft Estrella and Shindigger (Manchester) to choose from as well as home cooked World foods, vegan vegetarian and occasionally fish.

If this sounds like your thing, drop an email to richard@the-drawingroom.co.uk explaining who you are, how you found us. You can call me directly too if you’d prefer; 07973 664 551.

… and remember, if you’ve not been here before, you need to be on the mailing list to get the secret ticket links…so, please don’t hesitate to call and ask any questions 07973664551 or email me Richard@the-drawingroom.co.uk 

Gigs in 2025

FEBRUARY

Feb 7th
Naomi Banks – Naomi is a Jazz singer, currently recording an album in Abbey Road Studios with the BBC Orchestra …and remains one of my all-time favourites;
DO NOT MISS THIS.

Feb 15th – Private party (if you’d like to book this place as your own party venue…talk to me.)

Feb 19th Comedy Wednesdays (3rd Wednesdays of each month)
With a fresh line-up of up and coming comedians
Winter has a knack of picking some amazing talent, five or six fresh faced and original acts…

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Feb 21st  The Oberons – Music & Mind Games – with Richie Carr to open

With some contemporary classical guitar to open, followed by Jazz, Opera and mind blowing magic. Marc is the only Englishman to be hailed a world champion….

“Step into a world of magic, mystery and pure astonishment with Marc, England’s most awarded magician, and his captivating double act with opera singer Emily Yarrow in a theatrical experience like no other!”

In this extraordinary show, a spectator carefully blindfolds Emily, ensuring she has no access to any hidden devices. Yet, impossibly, Emily senses exactly what the audience members have hidden in their pockets, identifies items from their wallets, and even reveals their private thoughts. Her intuition is mysterious, almost eerie – and guaranteed to leave you breathless. This interactive, unforgettable performance is engagement on a whole new level, promising laughter, suspense, and amazement.

Feb  22nd – The Barnstormers – Our House Blues Band

26th Feb:
Death Café…
an opportunity to talk about an often taboo subject. If you’re planning on coming, pls let Martine know – martine@collumbien.net
Facebook page

 …and if you forget, well that’s ok too… arrive for 7PM
Food and beverages available.

MARCH

March 1   
Georgia Crandon and Alissimon
Tickets

Georgia Crandon is a rising singer/songwriter with a wild and distinct sound that seamlessly blends elements of retro pop and soul. With a voice that is both powerful and vulnerable, Georgia’s music is a reflection of her own personal experiences and struggles, infused with raw honesty and emotion.

Tickets

…and our very own Alissimon…she will open and performing at The Drawingroom the day after she finishes a leg of the tour supporting Fish, she is also playing at the London Palladium on the 25th and Aylesbury Waterside on 28th

March 8

Saturday, 15th     

Polly Paulusma

Tickets:

Polly Paulusma released her debut ‘Scissors In My Pocket’ on Björk’s label One Little Independent to critical acclaim in 2004, supporting Bob Dylan and Coldplay as the album’s reputation grew.

She subsequently released four studio albums and four sister-albums, scored a film soundtrack, founded a record label (Wild Sound) which has supported the work of nine other indie-folk artists, and produced records by other artists such as Harry Harris, Stylusboy and Mortal Tides. She has completed a literature/musicology PhD on Angela Carter’s folk singing (published by Bloomsbury) which her fourth album ‘Invisible Music: folk songs that influenced Angela Carter’ renders in musical terms.

Her fifth album ‘The Pivot On Which The World Turns’ (2022) and its sister-album (2023) began developing a new style that incorporated spoken-word and song as one unit, leading to her extraordinary sixth studio album ‘Wildfires’, produced by the legendary Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Laura Marling, Ray Lamontagne), which brings this work to fruition. ‘Wildfires’ is released spring 2025. 

Between writing, recording and touring Paulusma teaches songwriting and poetry for Cambridge University and songwriting for the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, where she is Associate Professor of Song and Literature.

March 22nd      Barnstormers

March 29th       Sarah Gillespie &
Chris Montague 

Making her return to The Drawingroom…she’s  such a pro. During the lockdown of 2020 Gillespie launched the Create Now Academy providing transformative songwriting and creativity programs, workshops and retreats for women all over the world.

Gillespie is also a producer and, together with her team, she has produced several albums and EPs that have been released worldwide through her label, Pastiche Records. She is co-founder of the non profit organisation She Writes Songs.

April 4th    Brooke Law 

Brooke Law is a prolific songwriter and a performer that rocks any stage she performs on! Comparisons have been made to Janis Joplin, Chrissie Hynde, Alanis Morrisette as well as a female Lenny Kravitz!

Brooke Law has experienced a couple of transformative years marked by remarkable achievements and captivating performances at some of our biggest festivals including: C2C Festival at the o2 Arena, The Great Escape, Black Deer, Oxted Festival, Big Feastival, Woodstock, Buckle and Boots and The Long Road, solidifying her reputation as a rising star in the music scene. Her magnetic performances weren’t confined to festivals alone; she also graced various iconic venues across London, including Omeara, Bush Hall, Green Note, The Water Rats, Pizza Express Holborn, and Brixton Blues Kitchen, leaving audiences spellbound with her powerful vocals and infectious energy….so what people are saying about Brooke Law..

“An Artist to Watch!”- BBC Introducing

“I first met Brooke Law when she was 17 playing a tiny venue in London. She blew me away with her energy on stage. She kind of reminds me of Lenny Kravitz and Janis Joplin. She actually played my Friday night spotlight recently. It was so exciting to see her play. She brought the house down.” -Ben Earle – The Shires 

“If pushed to name our favourite find then it would be hard to name anyone else other than Brooke Law! It’s easy to see where the comparisons to Alanis Morissette come from.” -W21 Music Magazine

“Confident and assured. Brooke Law may well become your favourite new Rock Star.” – Record of The Day

“Brooke Law captivated the room on the acoustic Arena stage. They queued to meet he afterwards as her powerful voice reeled them in and her exemplary songwriting held them there” – Maverick Magazine

April 11

April 12th

April 19th   The Barnstormers 

May 3 Lail Arad & JF Robitaille

LAIL ARAD is a London-born singer and writer, best known for her sharp lyrics, arresting voice and singular live shows. She has released two acclaimed solo albums, published a book of lyrics, toured extensively, opened for the likes of Television and Ezra Furman, had a baby, written a novel, not in that order. Lail recently curated a sold-out tribute for Joni Mitchell’s 80th birthday at the Roundhouse. ‘The Songs of Joni Mitchell’ was picked up for a UK tour in September and will hit the road again in 2025.

“This is literate acoustic singer-songwriter fare at its best… Album of the year contender.” ~ The Arts Desk

JF ROBITAILLE is a Canadian musician born and raised in Montreal and now living in London. He has released four critically acclaimed albums and been performing as a solo artist for over 15 years, touring extensively and opening for the likes of St.Vincent and Jonathan Richman. His single ‘Missing You’ (featuring Julie Doiron) reached #4 on the CBC National Radio charts in Canada. Prior to going solo JF was the lead singer of Montreal indie-rock band The Social Register.

“A Leonard Cohen for the new age; but with optimism, melody and a prettier voice.” ~ Exclaim Magazine

JF & LAIL have also been recording and performing as a duo since meeting in 2016. Their songs were recently featured in the movie Tripped Up (Universal Pictures) and their long-awaited duo album will finally be released next year.

“One of the best songs I’ve heard in a long time.” ~ Lauren Laverne, BBC 6 Music 

instagram:    @lail.arad   @jfrobitaille

facebook: /lailaradmusic /jfrobitaille

May 10

May 17  Billy Watman

June 6

June 7    Will McNicol

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June 27

June 28    Lando Lavara

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August 2

August 30th   Willow Hill