The Bulls Head

Fri 14th Sept Groove Warriors: The 7-piece Groove Warriors feature Mikie Blak on vocals, (Stone Cold Groove, Mica Paris, Beverley Knight, Lemar, Junior Marvin, Musiq Soulchild), Volker Janssen, keyboards, (The Who, Dexys Midnight Runners, Paul Young, Stiff Little Fingers, David Gilmour, Aztec Camera), Kenji “Jammer” Suzuku, guitar, (Simply Red, Jack Bruce), top alto and tenor saxophonist Mark Buckingham, bassist Tom Gilchrist, (Robbie Williams, Max Sedgley), drummer Theo Buckingham and percussionist Chris Fletcher, (Morrissey Mullen). The band’s classic soul & funk of the 70’s & 80’s is guaranteed to get your feet tapping and your hips swinging all night long. 8.00pm Tickets £11 in advance & £13 on the door

Mon 17th Sept Robin Bibi & Alan Glen Live Album Recording: Robin Bibi and Alan Glen are widely recognised as two of the UK’s finest exponents of their respective crafts! They’ve been working together in their own unique acoustic Blues/Roots duo for nearly five years and have played at many of London’s and South East England’s most prominent venues. Robin is well known as one of the hardest working artists on the British Live Blues scene. After paying his dues working as a ses...sion guitarist with among others Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and the Pretty Things, Robin concentrated on his own band and the Robin Bibi Band have played nearly all the major Blues Festivals in the UK in their 21-year career and have toured extensively in the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Europe and the USA. Robin has been nominated for best acoustic act and best guitarist in the British Blues Awards and won an award from the WRC club for the best guitar solo of 2015. The Robin Bibi Band’s latest album, the all-original “No More A Secret “, reached number 2 in the IBBA playlist and received national and international Airplay. Alan Glen is truly a virtuoso of the Blues Harp and is rated as one of this country’s finest players. He’s won best blues harp player of the year in the British Blues Awards and has worked extensively with such notable artists as The Yardbirds, Nine Below Zero, the BarCodes and the Fabulous Blues Puppies as well as working and recording with Alannah Myles, Alvin Lee and Dr Feelgood. Robin and Alan’s debut gig as a duo at the Bulls Head will be recorded for a new live album. Come along and be a part of it!! 8.00pm Tickets £10 in advance & £12 on the door
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Sun 16th Sept Boogie-Woogie Women with Aisha Khan & Lluis Coloma on the Lunchtime Session (2.30pm): An exclusive international debut performance featuring the renowned Spanish boogie-woogie and jazz pianist Lluis Coloma together with the acclaimed London based jazz & blues songstress Aisha Khan. This Anglo-Spanish collaboration pays homage to the women who blazed their own trail in a challenging musical world, telling the story of some of the legendary female performers of Bo...ogie-Woogie from the 1930’s and 1940’s through their own music. The show includes songs from the likes of ‘Queen of the Boogie’ Hadda Brooks, the extraordinary jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams and the ground- breaking Lil Hardin Armstrong, among others. Lluis Coloma is considered the best blues & Boogie-Woogie pianist in Spain, widely recognised throughout the world as one of the greatest exponents of this style of playing. His music is unique, with a special personal touch that makes him an exceptional pianist and composer, combining traditional jazz & blues music with his unique Spanish and Catalan heritage. Aisha Khan sings American roots music, jazz, blues and rhythm & blues of the 1940’s/50’s with a nod to the glamour and sophistication of a bygone era and over 25 years of experience, coupled with an unrivalled passion for the music. Her current stunning debut solo album, ‘Aishaddiction’, on El Toro records is packed full of original material ranging from Doo Wop to Calypso. Together with Munel Alvares, double bass, (Ray Gelato) and Brian Neville, drums, (Imelda May) this very special show promises to be one of the highlights of the year. Tickets £11 in advance & £13 on the door
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Sat 15th Sept Zoe Francis "Remembering Blossom Dearie": Zoe will be performing songs from her new CD "Remembering Blossom Dearie" with Barry Green, piano, Jim Mullen, guitar and Steve Watts, bass. Blossom Dearie was an acclaimed singer/pianist from East Durham, New York state who performed and recorded many times on her repeat stays in London, recording a live album at Ronnie Scott’s club in 1966. Blossom returned to the US after living in Paris for five years to record several albums for Verve records and collaborated with many composers and musicians including Miles Davis, Michel Legrand, Johnny Mercer. Zoe will be singing some of Blossom's most requested songs, "Peel Me A Grape"," I'm Hip", "My Attorney Bernie", as well as songs by Cy Coleman, and Comden and Green. 8.30pm Tickets £13 in advance & £15 on the door

Tue 11th Sept Classic Cabaret - The Story of Cabaret in Music & Words (Presented by 7 Star Arts): Featuring Elena dtm Lorenzi, vocals & Stefano Marzanni, piano this is a historical journey into the world of Cabaret, from Parisian Bistros to the decadent clubs of 1930s Berlin. Elena dtm Lorenzi and Stefano Marzanni bring to life songs made famous by Edith Piaf and Dalida, ranging through the satire of Mischa Spoliansky to the revolutionary spirit of Kurt Weill. Much more than... a concert of cabaret songs, Elena Lorenzi, described at her last concert in the Jazz Room at the Bulls Head, as “a star in the making“, accompanied by Stefano Marzanni, is not only a great singer and performer, she is also passionate about the history of cabaret, and is dedicated to telling the real story - from lyrical romance and love to dark biting satire, politics and existentialist reflections on the meaning of life. “Those smokey, stylish Parisian jazz clubs and edgy pre-war Berlin cabarets.....truly come to life again in Classic Cabaret …..” “atmospheric, stirring and deeply moving ……” some of the comments from audience members at previous shows. 8.00pm Tickets £14 in advance & £17 on the door
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Mon 10th Sept Ellie Bignall Quintet “Belas Mare”: Following the curve of the mountains as they reach down to greet the sea, Ellie Bignall's Belas Maré is a meditation on the splendour and colour of Cuban and Latin American music. Traditional rhythms and melodies are given a contemporary jazz twist on a journey across the waves and the years to celebrate the wonderful heritage of these incredible genres. London based award-winning vocalist Ellie Bignall has swept her way onto ...the jazz scene with a style of singing that is very reminiscent of the forties and fifties; often likened to singers such as Anita O’Day, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan For this new project she is joined by some of the best young musicians on the UK Jazz scene including Tom Ridout, saxophone, Chris Eldred, piano & Rod Oughton, bass along with some special guests to create a rich blend of colours and sounds celebrating the past and exploring the possibilities of the future. 8.00pm Tickets £10 in advance & £12 on the door
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Sun 9th Sept Elaine Hallam “Jazz-ish” on the Evening Session: Vocalist Elaine Hallam with pianist Tim Sharp and percussionist Paul Hankin performing a brand-new set developed with Tim Sharp that has a jazz style, feel and ambiance, but at the same time sources songs from across the genres, all with Elaine’s theatrical twist and storytelling added to the mix. Elaine began singing professionally at 19 after being plucked from open auditions by Cameron Mackintosh as a West End p...erformer. After a career in West End musicals she now works as a main stream actress in TV, Theatre and Radio and is a well-known vocal coach. Elaine has sung jazz since the age of 17 and her influences range from the jazz and blues of Billie Holiday and Blossom Dearie through to the theatrical style of artists such as Judy Garland and the pop catalogue of performers such as Karen Carpenter and Ed Sheeran. Tim Sharp is both an experienced pianist and teacher who has played for many of London’s top Salsa outfits including Orquesta Cache, Septeto Familia and Cubinita having studied at La Escuela de Bellas Artes in Havana. Percussionist Paul Hankin is a much sought-after session musician who plays across the genres, appearing on more than 30 albums as well as being a founder member of cult band, The Ozric Tentacles. 7.30pm Tickets £10 in advance & £12 on the door
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Sun 9th Sept – The Liz Owen Band play the Lunchtime Session (2.30pm): After recording her well-received mini-album, “5 Spice”, vocalist Liz Owen put together a group of highly experienced musicians specifically to perform live. The band’s music is firmly rooted in classic R&B, blues and soul, mostly from the era of the sixties. Influences range from Etta James and Sugar Pie DeSanto through to Van Morrison and Mel Torme with excursions into the fields of jazz and Latin. The cu...rrent line-up features Liz Owen, vocals, Craig Anders, guitar, Tim Blanchard, sax, Dave Meaden, bass and Ian Meredith, drums and is further augmented by guest keyboard player, Peter Filleul (East Of Eden, Climax Blues Band, The Blues Band & The Dave Kelly Band). With Liz Owen’s bluesy vocals equally at home with songs requiring subtleties of phrasing and interpretation as well as numbers that rock out with the best of them, this is sure to be a swinging toe tapper of a show. Tickets £11 in advance & £13 at the door
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Sat 8th Sept Joanna Eden’s Latin Lovers: The acclaimed UK jazz diva and mentor to Sam Smith, singer-pianist Joanna Eden Joanna will be performing her specially written show "Joanna Eden's Latin Lovers", a reflection of her love for Latin music of all types, strengthened by her work supporting The Buena Vista Social Club and Omara Portuondo at festivals all over the UK. The music this evening pays tribute to Latin music as well as showcasing Joanna’s own, excellent, vibrant or...iginals. Helping Joanna put all this together is a terrific line-up of A-list Latin musicians, including Gerry Hunt (UK), sax/guitar/flute, André Lafone (Uruguay), bass and Carlos Fuentes (Chile), percussion. Joanna’s gorgeous voice, infectious joy and unbounded enthusiasm ensure that this is a superbly rhythmic and feel-good, gig, guaranteed to brighten up your autumn! "Brilliant! ....." Jamie Cullum. "Melody, mystery and bite …." Mojo "The UK's answer to Diana Krall and Norah Jones ……" Time Out Tickets £12 in advance & £14 on the door https://youtu.be/Xyo309hTCsk
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Fri Sept 7th Nate Najar Album Launch: The highly accomplished American guitarist and Charlie Byrd devotee Nate Najar brings his all-star trio back to the Bull’s Head for a very special show to celebrate the launch of his new album, “Under Paris Skies”. Joined by Conor Chaplin on bass and Matt Home on drums, Nate will be performing selections from the album which explores many of the great French melodies in jazz, classical, pop and film music. Featuring the music of Serge Gai...nsbourgh, France Gall, Django Reinhardt, Gabriel Faure and more, “Under Paris Skies” showcases Nate and his highly accomplished fellow musicians presenting the debut live performance of this exciting album. This is also a great chance to again see guitar maestro Nate Najar who has single-handedly re-introduced the finger-style nylon string classical technique to a new generation of music lovers. “One of the most consistently interesting and stylish young guitarists on the jazz scene” …… All Music Guide. Jazz Times Magazine referred to his playing as “intimate and soulful” 8.30pm Tickets £12 in advance & £14 on the door
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Be there or be square!

Thu Sept 6th - Chico Chica: World Jazz & Pop with a Latin feel and flavour featuring, Barbara Snow, voice, flugelhorn & percussion, Hilary Cameron, voice, piano & flute, Tom Hannah, voice, guitar & cavaquinho and Alison Rayner bass. Their highly stylish music and three-part harmonies draw on influences from World, Latin, Gypsy, Cabaret & Jazz, culminating in a light-hearted show that always allows scope for musical spontaneity and dazzling improvisation. 8.00pm Ticket prices £11 in advance & £13 on the doorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY6Fc sq6w4Q

You've heard it!

Mon 3rd Sept - – Papa George & Micky Moody: These two masters of the blues are highly regarded for their musicianship in their independent projects as well as having worked together as a duo for over twenty years. Together they deliver an inspiring feeling for the music. Papa George was presented by the British Blues Awards as a Blues Great and recognised by an American Heritage International Organisation as a “Master Blues Artist”, being inducted into the “Blues Hall Of Fame...” in 2013. Micky Moody has worked alongside some of the biggest names in the music business as well as being a member of rock bands such as the multi award winning Whitesnake, Snafu and Juicy Lucy. He currently has an ongoing project with singer songwriter Ali Maas. George and Micky have been notably named the biggest sounding duo on the scene, their combined talents covering a number of genres, all with a strong blues influence. Deep blues with a feeling! 8.00pm Tickets £10 in advance & £12 on the door
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Sat Sept 1st - The Legendary Bop Bros Reunited with special guest tenor saxophonist Art Themen: Guitarist Jon T-Bone Taylor led the Bop Brothers from 1985-2000. The legendary London based jazz tinged blues band released two albums on the Abacabe label, 1995’s Strange News and 2000’s Bop Brothers .. and Sisters, both favourably received by specialist press and radio. For this special show the band features keyboard player Dave ‘Munch’ Moore and bassist Rob Statham, both members of the band during the 1990s until its demise, along with new band vocalist Andy Roberts (Blues Patrol) and special guest for this night, the highly acclaimed UK saxophonist Art Themen. 8.30pm Tickets £12 in advance & £14 on the door

SOUL SUGAR'd this Friday 31 August with Beverley Skeete (Eurythmics) and Gina Foster (Eric Clapton) singing up a storm. It's the singer's art turned up to the max! -

Thu 30th Aug - Zoot Money: One of the biggest characters in British Blues, the vocalist, keyboardist and bandleader is best known for his powerful playing of the Hammond organ with his renowned Big Roll Band. From the early days spent swaggering around the 60’s beat scene to his current work with old friends and new artists Zoot brings class, personality and heart to everything he touches. Larger than life and just as good! 8.00pm Tickets £13 in advance & £15 on the door

Never too early to think about Christmas uh?
Let us inspire you with our festive setups and menus and show you what the perfect Christmas party looks like, we're ready for our Christmas Showcase! Meet us on the 26th of September to get ahead of the game!

Would like to prise the Manager (in Barnes) for not having the automatic Air-fresheners, reed diffusers in Ladies rest room. ,,So I Can Breathe!'' Asthma and allergies friendly place. Thank you.

We held our daughters Christening Party in The River Room in August and we were absolutely delighted! Fantastic food, beautiful setting and wonderful staff. Cannot recommend it enough...everyone was complementing us on our venue choice!

This is a great pub, we were only there for an hour or so last Sunday evening but I am basing my rating on the feeling/ vibe that we walked away with. Light and airy pub but cosy at the same time with lots of light, good mix of people of various ages and seemingly good food which we will have to try next time.

The food here is always excellent, especially the fish dishes. So, so much better than the Prince Albert in Battersea. My favourite, fish pie, has just been taken off the menu. Bring it back soon please.

The Bulls Head team put on a brilliant evening for us in the library snug for our Pint &Politics night - all invited. The bar was buzzing and there was a great crowd. Fantastic to meet you all and can't wait to do it again soon.

Helen

Barnes Ward Conservatives

T'was a great night! The Flamingos were on fire, Paul Cox and Munch cooked-up a storm and Laine just blew people away! What a night! More fun on Monday 27th Feb with Mike Vernon and the wonderful Gary Fletcher.........

Superb Sunday lunch, first rate friendly service, wonderful jazz afterwards. I heartily recommend!

Such an awesome place, keeping music live and bringing in some of the best music in London...

Sessions of sweet silent thought - Go thee & perform...

One of the best pubs in Barnes!! I would recommend it to anyone. Especially good for families

One of London's most iconic Jazz Rooms with a wonderfully friendly gastro pub serving great food and drinks beside

Nice pub nice staff don't really need to say anymore

My wife's favourite PUB, we live just around the corner on Lyric Road. My wife is always right.....I know that, believe you me...

My favourite music venue in SW London, honoured to have performed there many times!

Lovely pub, great jazz room. Looking forward to being back soon

Lovely food, good service and great location !

It was an empty lunchtime on a Wednesday, but the food was superb. Service was quick and efficient and the staff very helpful. Definitely a place to revisit.

I was with my wife and a group of friends last Saturday to have a meal and see the fabulous Barb Jung in the jazz room , 5 stars on all aspects of the night food , welcome , atmosphere and music ���

I love this pub, its beautifully decorated and very cosy! The staff are lovely, the food is great & reasonably priced....then there's the wonderful addition of the Jazz Rooms!!!!.....amazing artist play there, the music is fabulous!!! ���



I love coming to this pub, it's a great place to go & hang out with friends, or even for a date or special event! ���

Had a great meal in pleasant surroundings and good service,hope for another visit soon,

Good place I mistook it for another place when I wrote

First went to the Bulls Head nearly 50 years ago! We went on Tuesday and had a meal and listened to the Jazz. Steak pie was really good! The band Momentum were excellent and have written some great material. You gotta get down to the Bulls Head!

Fantastic pub with lovely selection of IPA’s

Jazz in the evening also highly enjoyable too

Fabulous , intimate jazz venue . Great food and good beer.

Friendly , professional staff .

Excellent food, service and ambience followed by great jazz gig!

Best for Sunday lunches. Food delicious and lovely staff.

At the fore of keeping music live. Plenty of talented beautiful people!

Another fabulous NYE, at the jazz rooms at the Bull's head in Barnes! Groove Warriors played some mighty fine tunes, and boogie-ing continued passed the midnight hour! Thanks folks!

Amazing atmosphere and quaint little pub on the Thames. Beautiful views from the outside seating and amazing food as well!

A jazz venue of unsurpassed quality with amazing food and quality service

Was there to see a band. Had a couple of pints and a decent burger. Would certainly go back. Friendly service too.

Great service, limited menu, bartender couldn't tell us what some of the dishes consisted of but peroni on tap and excellent jazz..overall very pleasant. Great scotch eggs with a runny centre

Nothing special. Bit pricey but seemed a friendly enough place. Seating could be better organised in the Jazz Room, to much chair shuffling because no gaps left to access seats properly. Alan Price isn't very people friendly! He was very off-hand with a woman who just wanted to say hello and quite rude to a lady who simply wanted to take a photo of him on stage. Cheer up mate!!

Expensive ........oh and look out for the small blackboard that says 'no service here' before the barman bangs it down in front of you and when you look round the bar there is no room to get served as there are stools right the way round

As others have noted the music room is cack compared with the original one. The beer is no longer served at the right temperature and the staff are often too busy.

Sadly I believe that the "trendy new local residents" have ruined an iconic and historical music venue and the emphasis on trendy grub has spoiled a great pub.

A little ordering problem which should have been really easy to resolve ended stressful through bad kitchen management (namely chef) and server communication .. shame because what came out to the table was good just not what we ordered �

Service is horrible. Food is decent.

I love the music that is presented but the room it's presented in leaves much to be desired. There's a bar in there but it's never open. I guess that's OK because the prices are so high and it makes it easy to NOT buy a drink. It's like they don't want to sell drinks. The fact that you have to leave the room and the music that you paid to hear, if you want a drink is just ridiculous. It used to be a nice place but not so much anymore. Sorry, I would have written nicer things if I could but I go there for music and the music itself is the only nice thing about the room. There's loads of room for improvement.

Oh dear. Very disappointing meal.

I was so looking forward to it.

1st attempt.. cold. Pouring hot gravy over everything does not heat it through.

2nd attempt was my first plate bunged in the microwave and paper ash stuck to the "Yorkshire Pudding" (hope they never have customers from Yorkshire!).

3rd attempt.. clearly microwaved again.

The YP was soggy and flavourless. No seasoning. The roast pots were .. well microwaved so no crisp outside.

One slice of lamb shoulder .. chewy.

No decent "Chef" would allow the plate over the pass.

I tried, in vain, for a pudding.

Gin and tonic panna cotta with freh raspberries and granola sounded worth a try. It wasn't. No raspberries and a handful of breakfast granola thrown over the tasteless panna cotta.

My recommendation? Go somewhere else.