Betsey Trotwood

Upcoming events at Betsey Trotwood

Betsey Trotwood is a pub in Clerkenwell. Near Here currently lists 11 upcoming events, including The Betsey Book Quiz, Smashing Time – A tribute to the Television Personalities and Ledfoot + David Ryder Prangley.

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The Betsey Book Quiz

London's only monthly book quiz! Doors 6.30pm, quiz starts 7.30pm. £5 entry, maximum team size = 5. Prizes to be won To book a table, please contact Gary via gpwigglesworth.co.uk

Tue 21 JulBetsey Trotwood

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Smashing Time – A tribute to the Television Personalities

My Little Underground, Ventil and Tapete Records present: Smashing Time – A tribute to the Television Personalities An evening to celebrate the songwriting genius of Daniel Treacy and the TV-Personalities - both in word and sound. The evening will start with a Q&A session on Dan Treacy, TVPs and the just released lyrics book „If I Could Write Poetry“ (published by Ventil). Hosted by Travis Elborough, the panel will hold ex-TVPs members Jowe Head and Dave Musker, Dan's music therapist Melissa Heathcote and book editor Gregor Kessler. The talk will be followed by a full set of TV-Personalities songs from all periods performed by a band consisiting of former band-mates Jeff Bloom, Dave Musker, Mike Stone, Lee McFadden and Jowe Head. They will be joined on stage by various singers performing their favorite TVPs songs. There’ll be an after-show party fully dedicated to the TVPs. Tickets here: www.wegottickets.com

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Ledfoot + David Ryder Prangley

Ledfoot, aka Tim Scott McConnell, is an American artist and songwriter who has lived in Norway since 1993. He has toured, written and released music for over 40 years in bands such as The Havalinas and The Rockats, and he has released a number of solo albums Wrote and performed music for Exit season 2 (NRK 2021) and season 3(NRK 2023) Acted in ‘Exit’ seasons 1 & 2 Awarded the Spellemann (Norwgian Grammy) (blues) in 2022 for ‘Coffin nails’ Nominated for Spellemann (Norwegian Grammy) (blues) in 2021 for ‘Black Valley’ Awarded the Spellemann Prize (Norwegian Grammy) (blues) in 2019 for ‘White Crow ’ Bruce Springsteen recorded a cover of his song ‘High Hopes’ (2014) and played it live on tour The Havalinas toured with artists such as Bob Dylan, Tina Turner and The Cramps. Tickets here: www.billetto.co.uk

Fri 24 JulBetsey Trotwood

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Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton with the Psych Unit

Barry "The Fish" Melton, the founder member, lead guitarist and vocalist of Country Joe & The Fish is flying over from San Francisco for his Farewell U.K tour. It's 60 years since the release of the band's debut album "Electric Music For The Mind & Body", widely acclaimed as the best psychedelic album of all time. It's also 58 years since Country Joe & The Fish played the legendary Woodstock Festival before an estimated half a million people. On his farewell tour Barry will be fronting his superb long time U.K based band The Psych Unit. Don't miss your last chance EVER to see Barry "The Fish" Melton in the U.K . The icing on the cake will be an opening set from top Jerry Garcia tribute Under The Stars, featuring two members of Barry's Paris based band Jamasutra, including his long time sideman Stephane Missri. They're joined by two members of the now disbanded Grateful Dead tribute The Cosmic Charlies. This will be a night to remember! Tickets here: www.wegottickets.com

Wed 5 AugBetsey Trotwood

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Railcard + The Corner Laughers

Railcard play a summer matinee show upstairs at The Betsey Trotwood, with special US guests The Corner Laughers. Railcard formed in early 2025 when Rachel Love (Dolly Mixture) and Ian Button (Papernut Cambridge, The Penrose Web & more…) began writing songs together. Along with Peter Momtchiloff (Heavenly, Would-be-goods) on bass and Allison Thompson (Oldfield Youth Club, Heist, Trashcan Sinatras) on trumpet, the band have recorded a stack of material in a very short time. Their trio of eponymous EPs were released as a compilation by Skep Wax and Slumberland in January 2026, and in September there follows another album Two Steps At A Time, with twelve more songs, plus a run of UK gigs. Railcard’s individual indie/pop DNA is easy to trace in the music - Love and Button’s songs mix up ingredients from their earlier projects, and Momtchiloff’s own songs bear his hallmark style. There are shared lead vocals, jangling guitars, sweet strings, organ and cool trumpet lines, plus a drive and punch from the rhythm section that steers into Motown, bubblegum pop/garage and more. https://railcardband.bandcamp.com/ Longtime San Francisco Bay Area indie-pop and folk-pop outfit The Corner Laughers weave a tapestry of enchanting, "ridiculously catchy melodies" (Word Magazine) and thoughtful lyricism. Their newest record, the just-released Concerns of Wasp and Willow, is already earning critical acclaim and airplay at home and abroad.

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Hurry + U.S. Highball + The No Sorrows

Hurry Hurry is an indie rock band from Philadelphia led by songwriter Matt Scottoline, known for their jangly, melodic take on power pop. The band has released a steady run of records on Lame-O Records - with their new album "Zoned Out" being released on July 15th of this year - each sharpening their mix of fuzzy Teenage Fanclub-esque guitars, hooky melodies, and introspective lyrics rooted in classic alternative and college rock. The new album features a guest vocal from Gerard Love (ex-TFC) and they have shared stages with the likes of Nada Surf, Tigers Jaw & Cloud Nothings. U.S. Highball U.S. Highball is a Glasgow based two-piece jangle-pop band, signed to Lame-O Records. They have released four albums, with their fifth - "God Save the Kelvin Wheelies" - out May 15th. They have performed at Glas-Goes Pop, Madrid Popfest, in Paris for Paris Popfest and shared stages with the likes of Jeffry Lewis, Slaughter Beach Dog, The Orchids, Chime School & Trace Mountains. The No Sorrows Psych-folk- rock combo The No Sorrows combine soaring harmonies, melodic violin, shoegazey feedback and a powerhouse rhythm section to produce a sound that has been compared to '60s Brit-folk icons Trees and Fairport Convention, with a droney dash of Neil Young. Tickets here: www.wegottickets.com

Sun 9 AugBetsey Trotwood

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Deadedz and Bonnie Dobson

With an unwavering passion for the music, Deadedz deliver an authentic and electrifying performance that will transport you back to the golden era of "The Great American Band". This talented ensemble is comprised of fluent and accomplished musicians who share a deep love for The Grateful Dead’s legendary catalogue. Based in Wales, fronting the band are three incredible vocalists, hailing from California, Cornwall and Wales, who capture the essence and spirit of Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Donna Godcheaux and the various other members that were part of the Dead's signature vocal blend over their 30 years of success, with stunning accuracy. Each member of Deadedz is a seasoned artist, bringing a wealth of experience and a fantastic sense of musicality to every show. At deadedz pride themselves on their ability to recreate the intricate harmonies, dynamic rhythms, and timeless melodies that define The Grateful Dead. From the haunting beauty of ‘Ripple’ to the infectious groove of the MTV smash hit ‘Touch of Grey’. All the classics brought to life with precision and flair. Deadedz performances are not just about the music; they are a full-scale appreciation of the magic and mystique of one of the greatest bands in rock history. With passion and commitment, deadedz conjure a show that is as close to the real thing as possible.

Wed 12 AugBetsey Trotwood

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John Otway

Trotwood Events proudly presents the one and only JOHN OTWAY ROCK AND ROLL’S GREATEST FAILURE!! … a man who’s entire career is a stunningly original work of performance art in its own right. Arriving on the back of punk in 1977 and helped by an ill-balanced gymnastic performance on The Old Grey Whistle Test, his first single"Cor Baby That’s Really Free" managed to reach number 27 in the UK Charts. Going on to develop an increasingly unhinged career, building a cult following along the way, 2002 saw him finally become a 2 HIT WONDER when “Bunsen Burner” - a song written to help his daughter with her chemistry homework - scored a top 10 hit and saw Otway running amok on Top of The Pops. Thanks to this second hit he has now been able to release his Greatest Hits album. Commenting on the fact that the title of this album is now in the plural, Otway said that he was very proud of having "finally got the 'S' on the right side of Hit". Expect ill-judged on-stage acrobatics, theramins and the stupidity of a great genius. Tickets here: www.wegottickets.com

Sun 23 AugBetsey Trotwood

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Vinny Peculiar + Amanda Thorpe

Songwritings angel of the odd Vinny Peculiar, feat - Rob Steadman on keys at the Betsey Trotwood with special guest Amanda Thorpe. Tickets here: www.skiddle.com

Thu 10 SeptBetsey Trotwood

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Green Seagull + Naomi Randall

Green Seagull are a London, UK based baroque psych pop band, taking influence from the likes of The Left Banke, The Zombies and The Association. Taking their name from a mis-heard Rolling Stones lyric, Green Seagull are a prominent band on London's burgeoning neo-psych scene. Their harmony-laden baroque/freakbeat and hook-laden, jangly sound is so authentic, it's hard to believe that you're not listening to a lost record from the sixties. The band formed in 2016 when Paul Nelson (New Electric Ride) approached Paul Milne (Hidden Masters / Magnetic Mind) to work on some songs together. A shared enthusiasm for late-60s baroque psychedelia and 12-string jangle soon blossomed into a prolific songwriting team, and before long the duo had more songs than they knew what to do with. They were joined shortly after by Sarah Gonputh on keys and Elian Dalmasso on drums, and the newly-minted quartet set about recording a demo in their rehearsal room on an old cassette 4-track. Also joined by Dan Davies on guitar, the band have since released five 7" singles and two albums on various independent labels, and have been making waves with their embellished pop, gaining support from the likes of Mark Radcliffe, Gideon Coe and Marc Riley on BBC Radio 6 Music.

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Nashville Babylon Presents Chris Mills

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Thu 15 OctBetsey Trotwood

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