TOMMY HARE’S SOUL COWBOYS | 31st July 9:15pm

Tommy Hare is back at Crazy Coqs—this time with The Soul Cowboys in tow. Get ready for a night of original country soul with a side of the classics you love.

Think smoky vocals, southern swagger, and a whole lot of heart. From Willie Nelson to Waylon Jennings, Elvis and beyond—this is a toe-tappin’, soul-shakin’ tribute with a fresh twist.

🎙️ New songs. Timeless legends. One unforgettable ride. ...

🎙️ The Paul Hazel Quartet sings Nat King Cole | 24th July 7pm

A heartfelt tribute to the legendary voice and timeless songs of Nat King Cole 💛

Featuring:
🎤 Paul Hazel on vocals — West End star and international performer
🎹 George Webster on piano — musical director extraordinaire
🎸 Plus some of London’s finest jazz musicians on guitar and double bass

Expect iconic hits, hidden gems, and stories that bring Nat’s legacy to life 🎶

📍 A night of elegance, nostalgia, and pure jazz magic ...

Electrifying night with Ruta Di Trio | 23d July 9.15pm

🎤 Ruta Di is bringing her soulful sound to the stage — a London-based singer-songwriter and award-winning guitarist known for her stunning voice, slick guitar solos, and irresistible hooks. Her music blends neo-soul, jazz, rock, classical, and Brazilian vibes into something truly unique.

Joining her are two phenomenal musicians:
🎸 Giovanni Crescenzi on bass, laying down rich tones and jaw-dropping solos
🥁 Finn Genockey on drums, bringing the groove with dynamic rhythms and creative fire

Get ready for a night of deep feels, serious talent, and unforgettable music! 🎶 ...

Matt Daniel-Baker: ‘The Mind Reader’ | 21st July 7pm

Now in his 4th incredible year at The Crazy Coqs!

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with London’s Resident Mind Reading sensation, Matt Daniel-Baker. Audiences from all over the world are marvelling at Matt’s unique blend of razor-sharp wit, jaw-dropping audience interactions, and his mind-blowing genius.

Matt delivers a show that continues to earn him standing ovations and 5-star reviews every time he performs.

Whether you’re laughing out loud or gasping in disbelief, this show is one you will
not want to miss. Prepare to be entertained, amazed, and thoroughly enthralled by Matt Daniel-Baker’s extraordinary abilities! ...

Anaïs Reno – Lady of the Lavender Mist Tour | 17th July, 7pm

Anaïs Reno is a New York City-based jazz singer and composer who studied jazz performance at SUNY Purchase. Having been a YoungArts winner for four years, she has received several accolades including the Ben Tucker jazz award in the American Traditions Competition, the Mabel Mercer competition and the Julie Wilson award.

Anaïs has performed in venues such as Birdland, Carnegie Hall, Dizzy’s Club, Madison Square Garden, the Caramoor Jazz Festival, PizzaExpress as part of the London Jazz Festival, the Edinburgh Jazz Festival, and others.

In 2021, her debut album, “Lovesome Thing”, celebrating Ellington and Strayhorn, rose to number 6 on the jazz chart; in the same year, she took part in a video with NYCNext celebrating the reopening of New York after Covid-19 singing Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” alongside a variety of stars including Idina Menzel and Stephen Colbert. ...

Christine Bovill: Piaf Revisited | 12th July, 2pm & 7pm

This is not a tribute show! Christine Bovill established her reputation as “one of Europe’s finest interpreters of French song” with her smash-hit Piaf.

With a fresh take on this self-penned work, she now returns with Piaf Revisited, looking back on her remarkable journey, at the heart of the story is a young Glasgow girl, reluctant in school French until she heard NO REGRETS. Her journey is interwoven with Edith Piaf‘s life and those incredible songs.

An award-winning songwriter in her own right, Bovill has toured throughout Europe and the Far East with her self-penned homage to the Little Sparrow, appearing on BBC Newsnight and on BBC Radio 4’s series, Soul Music. Her own compositions have appeared in film and TV. During her Edinburgh Fringe sell-out run at the Famous Speigeltent, she shared the stage with Charles Dumont, great friend of Piaf and, most famously, composer of Non, Je ne Regrette Rien. Validation for her work didn’t come much higher. Becoming ‘the stuff of Fringe legend’ (from `Broadway Baby`), Piaf Revisited stirs in the eternal Parisian tangle of passion and pain. ...

The Coalminers | 11th July, 9.15pm

With their dedication to what they like to refer to as “Swamp Soul” this brilliant 7 piece band bring the rhythm and soul of New Orleans alive, playing songs ranging from Professor Longhair to Allen Toussaint, Mardi gras parade anthems to Fats Domino Rock & Roll classics and the swampy funk of The Meters and Dr John. They take their name from the Toussaint/Dorsey song ‘Working In A Coalmine’

The band features the brilliant singer Tommy Hare who has been burning a bright trail in the UK blues scene over the last few years. Sumudu has worked with the likes of Rod Stewart, Jamie Cullum, and most recently the iconic singer/songwriter Van Morrison has put her at the forefront of the UK female vocal scene. ...

A Swinging Night In with Ruby Robinson | 10th July 9.15pm

A rising talent in the UK jazz scene, Ruby Robinson returns back to the stage at the Crazy Coqs for a swinging summer’s night of timeless tunes and golden-era glamour.

Known for her rich, warm tone and captivating stage presence, Ruby brings fresh charm and vintage finesse to the Great American Songbook, drawing inspiration from iconic divas of Jazz. Her unique interpretations breathe new life into the beloved classics, transporting audiences back in time.

Ruby has performed on stages across the UK and internationally, with appearances at top London venues including Upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s, Café de Paris, and The Pheasantry Pizza Express, as well as Swing 46 Jazz Club in New York City.

Don’t miss this exciting yet intimate evening of swing with one of the UK’s most exciting jazz vocalists! ...

AYRA | 10th July, 7pm

AYRA is a powerhouse of deep, soulful music that amplifies and expresses what it is to be a woman in the 21st Century. The blend of influences and Juliet’s expressive voice combine to create an unforgettable experience for audiences who value quality and honesty as well as moving to the slickest, funkiest grooves in the business.

Pianist-composer, Janette Mason, and singer-songwriter, Juliet Roberts, are two musical warriors, both rich with the accumulated experience of long and successful careers spanning across the genres of pop, jazz, dance and soul. When Janette first started working with Juliet, she immediately saw the potential for a deep and fruitful collaboration, and the pair soon started meeting and writing regularly together. ...

Hersh Dagmarr with Karen Newby on Piano: Indefinite Leave To Remain – The Songs of The Pet Shop Boys | 8th July, 9.15pm

Join the immortal and immoral Hersh Dagmarr as he deconstructs the songs of The Pet Shop Boys and transports them to the Weimar era with his pianist and arranger extraordinaire Karen Newby.

Hersh Dagmarr is a London-based Queer singer/songwriter and visual artist. His visceral inspiration from the grand Weimar Berlin era mixed with his own experience as a club kid from the noughties and the 2010s evolved into a unique blend of jazz, dance and electronic avant-pop with elements of cabaret mixed in.

“My interest in music is quite polar. It’s equally coming from a faraway past and a rather distant future. Like some kind of haunting past life.” ...