THE SMOKEOUT
THE VANGUARDS

The Vanguards are a sensational five-piece bluegrass band based in London, taking their musical inspiration from the originators of bluegrass music.

Instrumentally, they seek to create a sound which blends the mandolin style of Bill Monroe, the banjo style of Ralph Stanley and the old-time style of fiddling which typified early bluegrass recordings and which continues to influence the sound of traditional bluegrass bands into the present day.

'The future of traditional bluegrass is in great hands with The Vanguards keeping it alive..' - Lisa Kay Howard-Hughes, host of Bell Buckle Radio’s The Old Home Place

When not playing their original numbers, their repertoire reflects these musical influences. Their choice of songs strongly favours those written or recorded by The Stanley Brothers and Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, but they also feature several songs made popular by Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys and Flatt & Scruggs. Their particular passion is exploring and faithfully recreating bluegrass music’s many rarely-heard compositions, particularly those written by Bill Monroe and Dr. Ralph Stanley

The Smoke-Out is your chance to see the best in Americana and Bluegrass bands in the London scene in our intimate venue and dine on the best BBQ in town. Every first Thursday at Kingston's independent venue.

8pm, Doors from 7pm

Iconic speakeasy Ram Jam Records is hidden away behind the award winning Smok’d pub at The Grey Horse Kingston (and yes we serve all their award winning food and drink) .

If you would like to book a table (for dining only) please contact the venue at greyhorse@smokd.co.uk and specify you would like to be seated in Ram Jam Records. or put the same request in the notes on your online booking.