Superb 3-act night of live music at London’s iconic venue The Water Rats.
The Mighty Heartache
Rock Americana with the swagger and heart of the 70s, the spirit of the 60’s, and a dollop of country and rockabilly. Words to make you think, maybe an occasional tear, and a beat to get your feet a dancin’.
Think Elvis C meets Elvis P with the energy of the Clash, the raunch of The Stones, all filtered through Nashville and dropped into the heart of the Finchley Delta.
The set will include a mix of old favourites, some tracks from their recently released EP Love’s Ancient Song (Sept 2025), as well as songs never previously performed by the band.
The Snakeoil Rattlers
The Snakeoil Rattlers have continued to cement their place in the UK Southern Rock and Americana scene. The strong narrative of their songs often finds them compared to songwriting notaries including the Drive-by Truckers, Townes Van Zandt, and Steve Earle, but with a sound distinctly their own.
The Outlaw Punk Country Radio Show described them as having “Smooth rural southern lyrics and native hymning” and The Imperial Palace of Big Red call them “The most authentic sounding Southern Rock band in London”.
“Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! I was blown away by it (‘Fire in the Hole’). Worthy of a John Peel moment. I’m playing it again. A grass roots band really going somewhere” — Stephen Lowin, Storm FM
“Marvellous Stuff from the Marvellous album ‘Backwater'” — Mark Worden, Wordy’s World, Hard Rock Hell Radio
“If you like Southern country rock, authentic sounding whiskey driven rock you want to get to know them, definitely.” — Natasha Strange, Strange Country Show, Radio 365
“One of the best records of 2022” — Dan Raza, Spirit and Roots
Lana Shelley
Lana Shelley is a prolific songwriter and recording artist whose catalogue spans jazz, blues, folk, and beyond. With a passion for storytelling, her songs bring depth, soul, and timeless appeal.
Her work has been heard nationally and internationally—on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music, at Glastonbury, and on the main stage at Secret Garden Party. She has collaborated across genres with accomplished producers and artists in both live and studio settings.
Lana continues to perform regularly, bringing her originals, vintage jazz, blues, and rock ’n’ roll to some of London’s finest clubs and venues.