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

  • Heidi Vogel & Aleph Aguiar Latin Jazz Duo

    4/6/2026
    The Star by Hackney Downs

    Details and ticket link coming on 10/4/2026!

  • Owen Spafford & Antony Hurley record release

    10/6/2026
    The Scolt Head

    Details and ticket link coming soon!

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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!

  • Olivia Cuttill Trio

    12/3/2026
    Upstairs at 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.

    Ended - thank you!

  • Ags Connolly Band

    9/4/2026
    The Scolt Head

    Hailed as ‘Britain’s premier traditional country artist’, Ags and his full band bring clever, soulful, twangy, and rocking original country music to this pop-up honky tonk at the Scolt Head. DJ Dam Muddy will spin vintage country vinyl before each set.

    Sold out - thank you!

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Thank you @jonah.evans for bringing those brilliant piano trio vibes to one of our favourite locals @3compassese8. Can’t wait for the next one! #livemusic #livejazz #pianotrio
On 9 April we’re fixin’ for a Hackney pop-up honky tonk with none other than trad country maestro Ags Connolly and his full band of pickers n’ grinners. 🎧DJ Dam Muddy spins the vinyl 🎟️Git them tickets in the bio - see you at The