Counter’s Creek
Friday 5 December 2025, 7pm
Juddians Rugby Club, Tonbridge
Tom Newell – violin/viola
Moss Freed – guitar
Jonathan Taylor – flute/whistles
Ben Cox – voice/flute/whistles/
Counter’s Creek is an acoustic folk band who play original music inspired by the music traditions of the British Isles and beyond. Expect foot-tapping jigs and reels, heartfelt songs and four-part harmonies, dance grooves from Eastern Europe and West Africa and a whole lot more…
This is an evening of virtuoso performances delivered by engaging and witty musicians. Their passion for contemporary British and Irish folk music can be heard in their playing, and they will warmly encourage the audience to join them in sea shanties and four-part harmonies!
The group has recently been signed to OOB RECORDS and will be playing music from their new album My Treasured Land plus some new songs yet to be performed.
‘Inspiring virtuosity rooted in Celtic traditions masterfully performed by some of the finest musicians in London’s contemporary folk scene.’ (World Music Central)
‘Charming, honest, funny and all excellent musicians – the whole show was uplifting and very beautifully performed.’ (Artsreach, Dorset)
Seating will be cabaret style, with tables of 10. Unless requested, seating will be unreserved. If you would like to reserve a table (groups of 6+), please email kathryn@tmc.org.uk
We recommend booking early for this event as capacity is limited.
Booking will close on Friday 28 November.
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About Counter’s Creek
Counter’s Creek is an acoustic folk band based in London who make original music inspired by the folk music of the British Isles and beyond. Jigs, reels, grooves from Eastern Europe & West Africa, catchy melodies with closely interwoven harmonies allied to a real sense of swing and dance energy. The band play regularly in London for the Nest Collective (including supporting Diabel Cissokho, kora player from Senegal) and have performed at festivals including Sidmouth Folk Festival and BAAFest.
Whistle player Jonathan Taylor has worked in many different musical genres: best known as a jazz pianist who’s played with artists such as Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley, Ruby Turner and various British jazz luminaries, he’s also co-founder of Tango Siempre, appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and arranged music for Robert Wyatt.
Singer Ben Cox studied Jazz at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, has played at major Jazz festivals with The Ben Cox Band, is currently musical director of four choirs in London and is an accomplished whistle/flute/harmonium player.
Fiddler Tom Newell is known for his work with Effra who perform regularly at UK folk festivals as well as The Ceilidh Liberation Front, Alex Mendham & His Orchestra and pop acts including Muse, One Direction and Lana Del Rey. He also plays banjo and mandolin (not to mention charango and mouth harp).
Guitarist Moss Freed plays with jazz/folk group Flekd, the Spike Orchestra, has recorded for John Zorn’s Tzadik label and has recently completed a PhD at Hull University.
Four musicians from different backgrounds, united by a love of acoustic folk music, great tunes and earthy dance grooves.
The name Counter’s Creek refers to one of London’s old rivers that used to flow from Kensal Green into the Thames. It has gradually disappeared over the last two centuries, first converted into a canal after which parts of it were filled in. These rivers still exist in some form underneath London’s busy streets and like the new weird and wonderful musical projects in the city, bubble up to the surface every now and then…