Wren Music Presents: Shore To Shore
In the 19th century, many people based in Appledore emigrated to Newfoundland, setting up communities that fished cod and built ships from the plentiful timber. Shipping companies offered cheap passage from North Devon and the prospects were better than staying behind.
Music played a large part in those rugged communities that formed in Newfoundland, and much of this music was rooted in Devon folk songs.
The folk singer, songwriter and musician Jim Payne direct from Newfoundland is playing around Devon in a series of four ‘Shore to Shore’ folk concerts, including Appledore on 30 October, presented by Wren Music
As well as being one of the province’s most prolific songwriters, Jim is also a leading performer, collector and producer of traditional Newfoundland music. Jim will be joined by our very own Marilyn Tucker and Paul Wilson to present a concert exploring the links between Devon and Newfoundland. Expect hearty choruses, stomping tunes, poignant ballads and a whole lot of history – and probably some display dancing! Instruments will include 4-stop melodeon, guitars, accordions and tambourine. The concerts are in Appledore, Teignmouth, Barnstaple, and Crediton, with an additional short appearance at the Wren Folk Club in Okehampton. Thank you to the Devonshire Association and National Lottery Heritage Fund for supporting the gigs in Appledore and Barnstaple.
Devon and Newfoundland Songs from Jim Payne with Marilyn Tucker and Paul Wilson
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