LONDON: The Spice of Life

Sunday 18th January, 2026

7:00pm

Event information

Sunday 18th of February
Substance presents Hair of the Dog

Featuring – Midnyght + Sam Kellner + Charlie Dempsey + Ella Crow

The Spice of Life is a Soho landmark, historic music venue and is in the heart of London's West End.

Renowned for having a great live sound The Spice of Life and Substance have worked together for over 17 years to bring the very best new music to the heart of the capital.

"One of the best little venues in London" Evening Standard

The Line up

Midnyght
Midnyght are a neo-soul / jazz / latin band from London with their origins in the exchange of haircuts for poetry. Their sound is inspired by the diversity and complexity of the human experience, as evidenced by the wide range of musical styles seamlessly integrated into their songwriting – from Brazilian bossa nova to North American neo-soul and contemporary British jazz. Expect to be lifted by rich harmonic movements, carried by melodies from myriad instruments, and grounded by the bass lines. Let the grooves carry you away until midnyght!
https://www.instagram.com/midnyght_ldn

Sam Kellner
Sam is a rising country artist bringing fresh energy and real storytelling to the live stage. He’s already earned early recognition through BBC Introducing and London radio support for music from his EP Highways, building momentum with a growing audience that connects strongly to his warm, melodic sound and emotionally grounded lyrics.

Beyond music, Sam is a multi-hyphenate creative with genuine crossover appeal. He’s established himself in fashion—walking at New York Fashion Week and appearing in a Yves Saint Laurent promotional campaign—bringing a polished, camera-ready presence that translates seamlessly into live performance and promotion.

Sam’s music is also expanding into film: his song “Heaven Is Waiting for Us” is attached to the upcoming Hollywood feature The Butterfly Keeper, further underscoring his momentum and commercial viability.

On-screen, Sam’s work in the Disney Percy Jackson universe broadens his reach and fanbase, positioning him as an artist who can draw both music lovers and pop-culture audiences.
https://www.instagram.com/itssamkellner/

Charlie Dempsey
Grounded confidence defines a storyteller like Charlie Dempsey, pulling honest words from the ordinary and delivering them with emotion that is often uncommon to his silhouette. Coming from a small town at the end of the Tube, Charlie’s writing lives in the ‘in-betweens’ with songs that find their way back to you without needing to ask.

Shaped by an honest and hardworking upbringing, raised on the ‘What you give is what you get’ mentality, Charlie’s conversational yet anthemic writing suggests he isn't shy about being the author of his own heritage.
https://soundcloud.com/charlie-dempsey-377063432/sets/charlie-dempsey-tracks/s-F5jbXSkSVFE?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1&si=5CFE343489824623A951050259A28074&u

Ella Crow
After growing up in New York City and spending the last 4 years in rural Ohio, Ella Crow has arrived in London. Her powerhouse vocals mixed with her poetry-like lyrics bring to life classic New York City honesty through Ohio tenderness, drawing from R&B, Americana, Folk, and Pop.
https://www.ellacrow.com/

The Spice of Life is an over 18’s venue .ID will be required if you are asked.

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6 Moor St
London
W1D 5NA

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020 77437 7013