The 2 and the 4

Bringing hot music to small rooms in and around Hackney, London. Always dog-friendly for friendly dogs on leads.

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Upcoming Gigs

  • Olivia Cuttill Trio

    12/3/2026
    The Star by Hackney Downs

    Award-winning jazz trumpeter and composer Olivia Cuttill brings her trio featuring Bim Williams and Josh Vadiveloo to the cosy upstairs room at the Star.

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  • Ags Connolly Band

    9/4/2026
    The Scolt Head

    Hailed as ‘Britain’s premier traditional country artist’, expect clever, poignant, soulful, and rocking original music from Ags and his amazing band.

    Tickets coming soon

Past Gigs

  • Honey Plays Boulton feat. Jay Verma

    4/2/2026
    The Scolt Head

    Jazz guitarist and composer Honey Boulton returns to the Scolt Head with along with heavy hitters Jay Verma, Will Sach, and Will Cleasby.

    Sold out - thank you!

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Latergram: Guitarist @hannes_riepler put on a great evening of introspective, creative, and skillfully wrought original jazz at @vortexjazzclub last week. His band was superb too, with sharp phrase matching, and loads of subtlety and feel from each c
Big up @teo.marangon for a cracking tribute to the legend that is J Dilla last night at @. Super sharp sampler pad chops, rocking guitar and bass, and an armada of talented singers and MCs made for a really fun night. #jdilla #hiphop #livehiphop