Monday Roots Club

Something special for you this Monday. Direct from USA are folk sensations Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira. Biog below -

Joining forces in Glasgow in 2018, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira were already two well-established musicians, who found they share a kindred musical spirit. With Jocelyn on fiddle and Ellen on cello, they push boundaries between traditional and contemporary genres to create a powerfully uplifting and soulful performance.

On stage, their instruments weave a rhythmic, textured sound with nuanced fiddle-cello interplay. Complemented with lively step dancing, they bring life and fire into original tunes, songs, and high-energy repertoire from Scotland, Ireland, North America, and Scandinavia. FolkWorld Magazine calls them “A dazzling duo!”.

Jocelyn is from the West Coast of BC, and is a vibrant fiddle player, step dancer and singer.

Ellen is from the East Coast of the USA, and is establishing herself as one of the most versatile cellists in the Scottish and American traditional music scenes.

Monday 19th May
The Flowerpot Derby
8pm-10pm / free entry

Thank you to for a phenomenal performance last night at

It was great to be called up to join on accordion for a song too!

Next week is a musical celebration for the life of Jim Widdop. A top class musician, lovely bloke and long time fan of the Monday Roots Club.

📸 Cliff Perry

March line-up at Monday Roots Club.

Every Monday at the Flowerpot, Derby, from 8pm.

Jim was an avid fan of the Monday Roots Club for many years. If he wasn't enjoying a drink and checking out the performance, he'd be onstage weaving his magic on the steel with many acts; mostly unknown to him, but that never phased him. He built a rapport with audience members and musicians alike.

It seemed only right that we dedicate a night just for him. He will always be in our hearts and thoughts and the music will play on.

A vast collection of musicians that performed with Jim will come together to play tunes in his memory. It promises to be a very special night for a man that was so loved and thought of so highly.

Monday 17th March 2025
The Flowerpot, 19-25 King Street, Derby DE1 3DZ
Starts 8pm

Huge thank you to the brilliantly talented for his performance on 10th February!

The Midnight Specials bring Bluegrass, Country and h***y tonk to the Flowerpot tomorrow evening (Monday 3rd)

Music from 8pm and is free entry

We hope you are all continuing to enjoy the festive period. Here's what we have lined up for you...

We've had an incredible year with an abundance of great acts performing for you. Our closing act for 2024 is none other than .bibi1
An awesome blues guitarist who will entertain and get the party started. Come join us!

Don't miss the 'Master of the One-Man Band' this Monday (9th December) at the
Music 8pm-10pm - free entry

We had a great night with Unlucky Strike!

This Monday we have the one and only, Texas Troubadour, Ash Gray giving us some psychedelic Americana vibes!
It's always a great night with Ash, so make your plan to be there.
Starts at 8pm and is free, free, free!