Half Moon presents:

New Moon - A Night of New Music

Bea Maher + Luke Marzec + Walter Kocays + Mari Green

Half Moon - Putney, London

£2.50 Adv / Door
Entry Requirements: 18+ after 7pm
General Admission (e-ticket)
$3.53 + $0.71 s/c

A night of new music and discovery. Singer-songwriters, bands, poets, performance artists...

Founded in January 2017, New Moon offers music fans the chance to see the best up-and-coming acts from the UK, Europe, and often from around the globe.

Only £2.50 entry. Food served until 10pm. Doors open 7:30pm.

If you would like to perform at a future New Moon please apply via music@halfmoon.co.uk

Line Up

From the hustle and bustle of South London, Bea Maher's musical journey began as a fusion of the vibrant sounds and eclectic cultures that surrounded her. Influenced by the soulful rhythms pulsing through the city and inspired by the storytelling prowess of legendary artists such as Amy Winehouse, Lianne La Havas and Cleo Sol, Bea found her voice in the heart of funk and soul.

Drawing from the raw emotionality, the soulful melodies and the infectious grooves of her Artistic inspirations, Bea forged her own path, crafting a sound that is uniquely her own. With each lyric and chord, Bea offers an envelope of emotion, inviting listeners into a world of love, passion, and introspection.

At the core of Bea's music lies a commitment to authenticity and vulnerability. Her songs serve as windows into her soul, exploring the complexities of human connection with a candidness that is both refreshing and relatable. From the whispers of desire to heart-wrenching heartbreak, Bea's storytelling resonates with audiences on a deeply personal level.

Having studied at the British Institute for Modern Music and honing her craft, It is on the stage where Bea truly comes alive. With a magnetic presence and an infectious likeability, she commands the spotlight, captivating audiences with her soulful voice and dynamic performances. Whether backed by a full band or armed with nothing more than her guitar, Bea's live shows are a testament to the power of music. This is a journey you will want to come along for.

Luke Marzec’s life has always been about music.

He picked up the violin aged 7, the sax at 10 and the piano soon after. At just 11, his natural talent earned him a place at the prestigious Royal College of Music (RCM) Junior Department. In fact, most of Luke’s childhood was spent either in the practice room or on stage. By the time he graduated high school, he had led countless classical and jazz bands, ensembles and orchestras - professionally, at school, RCM and at the national level.

However, the relentless demands left him tired and searching for more creativity; less structure. He smoked weed, read Marx, went raving, fell in love and enrolled on a Philosophy degree.

Luke formed his first band at York University, and spent most of his early 20s playing sax in various jazz, psychedelic, indie and brass bands in the north. He gained a scholarship to Trinity Conservatoire’s Master’s course in 2016, but after a full term of shredding, decided to focus on his career as a solo artist. In 2018, he released his EP ‘Chances’ which received critical acclaim for publications such as DIY and The Line Of Best Fit.

Over the next couple of years, Luke released two more EPs and gained writing and production experience doing the rounds co-writing with artists in the UK such as Maverick Sabre, VC Pines, Benjamin Francis Leftwich and Jazzanova. He featured on Johannes Brecht’s “Voicing Something” which was remixed by Adriatique. His Spotify page now has more than 15 million listens.

Today, Luke is one-third of London’s experimental modular synth-jazz group Lazy H and the Loose Cables, in which he plays the tenor sax and synthesiser. The trio have gigged with London’s Kinkajous, Mark Cake, Alabaster DePlume, Plumm and FlamingGods, and they released their first album Rotary Perception with Nottingham-based label Running Circles earlier this year. The avant-garde jazz album takes listeners through psychedelic and tender soundscapes, perfect for sci-fi film scores. He also hosts Headroom – one of the city’s most exciting jam sessions which showcases some of the capital’s best jazz and electronic instrumentalists and producers.

Covid instigated a new period for the artist when he moved into a 44-foot narrowboat. Living life as a water traveller, Luke spent a lot of time in the countryside in relative solitude, before moving to Devon and setting up a new studio. After months in lockdown, this frenetic new period led to a prolific stream of writing and recording. Now Luke has multiple projects to release, starting with his debut album.

Despite Marzec’s writing and collaborating prowess, he is most at ease on stage where everything is simplest, where decision making is easiest and where he feels most alive. After the first note is played, the rest is as if he was watching himself perform; as if his spirit floats to another realm to observe his body. During his performances, the rugged growl of his voice in brilliant contrast to the soft notes he plays on the keys allows him to connect with his audience in moments of sheer bliss and unity.

In 2024, Luke returned to London with the first single of his debut album ‘Something Good Out Of Nothing’. His first track of 2025 “I Can’t Get You Out Of My Mind” jumped straight into the Official Spotify Retro Soul playlist, receiving airplay from BBC Introducing, describing him as “The UK’s answer to Teddy Swims” (Daniel Pascoe, BBC Introducing South West). His next single is set for release on 26th February 2025. With a string of singles and releases, the full album will be released online and on hard-copy in July 2025.

This is Luke Marzec. And he invites you along for the journey.

Walter Kocays

Mari Green is a Glaswegian singer-songwriter and sound artist based in London. Her music blends folk and jazz through the intricate use of her voice and acoustic guitar. Drawing inspiration from the likes of John Martyn and Nick Drake, her writing is rich with emotive story-telling, soulful melodies and a sense of intimacy that draws audiences in. Her performances are atmospheric and captivating, with stripped back guitar accompaniment allowing her expressive vocals to take centre stage.

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