The Velvet Violin

The Velvet Violin returns with a relaxed, cabaret style evening that features songwriter, accordionist and singer Louisa Jones alongside clarinettist and saxophonist Ewan Bleach.

They deliver a fascinating blend of original and quirky songs.

The music covers all sorts of references to folk, ragtime, blues and beyond with an almost Gallic feel at times - reminiscent of the sound you'd hear drifting straight out of a sleazy Paris basement.

There's an element of understated humour - the answers to the questions of the universe allegedly being contained within the quivering chords of 'Whiskey Spirit' while "There's a dead dog in your bed" is a memorable line which reflects the slightly off kilter nature of their venture.The evening also features the actual band Little Rumba, rather than just a picture of them on the website (sorry about that) and of course the legendary Velvet Violin Quiz.

The Velvet Violin crew have been entertaining people in this format since 2014; their name was inspired by mention of an underground London Club featured in Downton Abbey Episode 8, Series 5.