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Events
Upcoming Events
May 24th | Rebetiko Lounge Jam Sessions
Catch up with old friends, meet new ones and talk and play all things rebetiko and wherever else the mood takes us.
Past Events
2024 | Rebetiko Lounge Jam Sessions
Catch up with old friends, meet new ones and talk and play all things rebetiko and wherever else the mood takes us.
April 13th | Greek Roots Series - The Usual Suspects
The Kombos Collective presents the critically acclaimed Uproot, a powerful programme of Greek songs from Asia Minor.
April 3rd | UPROOT: Greek Refugee Songs from Asia Minor
The Kombos Collective presents the critically acclaimed Uproot, a powerful programme of Greek songs from Asia Minor.
March 9th | Tribute to Mitsakis
A tribute to one of the greatest rebetiko music composers. A composer, musician, and poet of the people, Giorgos Mitsakis is a towering figure in the history of Greek folk music. Join us for an afternoon celebrating his music!
February 9th | Rural Folk Anthology
A tribute to folk music from rural areas of Hellenic heritage. We will be performing music from different regions, including some songs of the ‘rebetiko’ repertoire.
January 22nd | Rebetiko Carnival Big Band Fundraiser Concert
We welcome you into the New Year with a concert by our mini big band which forms part of the broad musicians community in London!
January 12th | Rebetiko Carnival Mini Big Band
We welcome you into the New Year with a concert by our mini big band which forms part of the broad musicians community in London!
December 8th | Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Sevdalides
An afternoon filled with Greek melodies. Sevdalides band is proud to present a series of songs from various corners of Greece.
November 16th | Rebetiki Serenata with Plastikes Karekles
An evening of Greek Rebetiko classics with Plastikes Karekles in Brighton’s most atmospheric folk music venue. Songs of Tsitsanis, Vamvakaris, Hiotis, Mitsakis and many more.
November 10th | Rebetiki Serenata with Plastikes Karekles
An afternoon of Greek Rebetiko classics with Plastikes Karekles at the intimate set-up of the Greek Roots Series events at the Green Note on Sunday afternoon, November 10. Songs of Tsitsanis, Vamvakaris, Hiotis, Mitsakis and many more.
October 12th | Greek Roots Series: Mandalakia
We are welcoming Mandalakia band for the first time at the intimate set-up of the Greek Roots Series on Saturday afternoon, October 12.
September 22nd | Greek Roots Series: Rebetiko Unplugged
Join us for the first gig of this season's Rebet Asker series! We will be presenting a blend of pre-war Piraeus and Smyrna style songs, as well as touching upon early post-war compositions.
July 14th | Greek Roots Series:
Big Band Fundraiser
Join us in one of our usual Big-Band fundraising events, as the last one of the season.
June 15th | Greek Roots Series
Sevdalides
The music group Sevdalides will be performing some of their favourite songs across the full range of the Rebetiko era.
June 14th | Celebrating Tsitsanis
A tribute to Vasilis Tsitsanis (1915-1984), a unique composer, musician and innovator setting the path from rebetiko to laiko through a significant number of compositions. We will be performing less known compositions and a few classics.
June 11th | Greek folk guitar
(Workshop)
A workshop regarding the role of the guitar in Greek urban folk music during the first half 20 th century. The focus will be around both technique and aesthetics.
June 10th | Lonely Man Project
Akis Pitsanis, a multi-instrumentalist, will present a solo project where he combines and experiments with sounds from both western and eastern cultures.
June 9th | X-TERRA,
The Eastern Piano Project
X-Terra, an avant-garde meta-folk album for two instruments: the piano and the human voice.
June 7th | Rural Folk Anthology
An anthology of rural folk from many corners of the balkan mediterranean basin. A journey through ‘paradosiaká’ and early ‘rebétiko’ themes.
June 6th | Our song is yours (?)
(Workshop)
A presentation of an illustrative case that many of “our” songs have played the exact same roles elsewhere on the planet.
May 19th | Icons of Greek Music: Theodorakis, Hadjidakis, Xarhakos
An evening celebrating three iconic Greek composers;
Theodorakis, Hadjidakis, and Xarhakos.
April 17th | Xenitia:
Songs from foreign lands
Join us in the intimate, cosy atmosphere of the Green Note Basement and ride the waves of emotions as we share the stories of longing and hope, of the people who travelled to foreign lands and the challenges they faced.
April 14th | Greek Roots Series:
Ortakides - Sounds of Crete
Ortakides are inviting you to a Cretan “parea” (gathering) at the beloved Green Note venue to explore the sounds of the urban and rural Cretan regions.
March 10th | Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Yarès
Yarès is a duo formation focusing on Greek Rebetiko music from 1920's to 1950's. Their repertoire explores less known songs about the love and hardship of the Greek immigrants of Turkey, including notable composers such as Tountas, Skarvelis and Mitsakis.
March 9th | Greek Serenade
An evening of traditional music with beautiful, soul searching melodies, and compelling, infectious dance provoking rhythms in the nostalgic, vibrant atmosphere of Greek Rebetiko.
March 2nd | Greek Music for Gaza
A concert of Greek rebetiko music to raise money for children suffering the consequences of the conflict in Gaza.
February 11th | Rural Folk Anthology
A tribute to folk music from rural areas of Hellenic heritage. Rural folk music represents various aspects of Hellenic culture. We will be performing music from different regions, including some songs of the ‘rebetiko’ repertoire.
January 14th | Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: The Regulars
Join us for the first gig of the Greek Roots series for 2024 at the Green Note. As we do every year, some of our regular musicians will be performing songs across all the different styles and eras of the rebetiko music.
December 10th | Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Cigdem Aslan Trio
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the Green Note, as we immerse ourselves in the enchanting world of Café Aman.
November 13th | Diaspora and Rebetiko Music
An evening dedicated to exploring the songs and music of the Greek diasporic world.
November 12th | Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Sevdalides
The music group Sevdalides will be performing some of their favourite songs across the full range of the Rebetiko era.
October 22th | Smyrneika 'B-side'
'Smyrneika' are songs that were recorded in the early parts of the 20th century in Istanbul or Smyrni from Greeks living there based mainly on 'Makams' (modal music). B-side, as on old cassettes, is the “Secondary” … unlikely to become “hit records” and not “the focus of promotional efforts”.
October 8th | Greek Roots Series: Tribute to Skarvelis
A tribute to one of our musical legends, Kostas Skarvelis (1880-1922), a unique composer and virtuoso guitarist. Skarvelis's signature melodies are a testament to the Constantinopolitan urban musical tradition, a rich tapestry of sounds and emotions.
September 16th | Gr Roots Series: Tribute to Tsitsanis
A tribute to Vasilis Tsitsanis (1915-1984), a unique composer, musician and innovator setting the path from rebetiko to laiko through a significant number of compositions. We will be performing less known compositions and a few classics.
July 2nd | Rebetiko Lounge Jam Sessions
Catch up with old friends, meet new ones and talk and play all things rebetiko and wherever else the mood takes us.
May 26th | Songs of Piraeus
A journey through the streets, alleyways and docks of Piraeus, as told by the songs that celebrate its vivid and colourful life. From Smyrneiko and Rembetiko to Theodorakis, Hatzidakis and Ksarhakos.
May 14th | Rebet Asker Gr Roots Series
London’s longest running Greek rebetiko music series, now in its 11th year! This session welcomes several bands for an afternoon of classic rebetika songs.
March 29th | Celebrating Zabetas
Zabetas, an iconic Greek musician, is known for his relatable, catchy songs that capture the essence of the human experience. His music is part of the DNA of Greek life!
March 25th | Rebetiko Lounge Jam Sessions
Catch up with old friends, meet new ones and talk and play all things rebetiko and wherever else the mood takes us.
Rebetiko Lounge Jam Sessions
Catch up with old friends, meet new ones and talk and play all things rebetiko and wherever else the mood takes us.
March 12th | Rebet Asker Gr Roots Series
Now in its 11th year, London's longest running Greek music series presents rebetika in its original, authentic way...raw and unplugged.
January 28th | Voices of Greece: Theodorakis
Foot tapping, heart-pumping Greek rhythms from the composer that brought us Zorba the Greek. Performed by 6 piece band, Plastikes Karekles
January 14th | Rebetiko New Year Celebration!
Rebetiko Carnival mini fundraiser
with
"The not quite so Big, RC Big Band”