Beaver

Bristol based Swiss pianist Martin Kern performs with a trio led by top-rated pianist Jim Blomfield on 18th September at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore. Martin’s music is a striking blend of bebop, hard bop and contemporary jazz, his sound reflecting those of legendary saxophonists Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon and others. Jim Read More ...

Voted several times as the UK’s best jazz vocalist Liane sings every song as though she owns it. She has been described as ‘deeply soulful, wonderfully honest’ by The Times, and by Jazzwise Magazine as possessing ‘that rare ability to meld effortless, often transcendent vocal and piano technique, with heart stopping emotion and soul bearing Read More ...

Mary and the Medics play the Beaver. If you like sophisticated smoky vocals, fabulous saxophone, flute and guitar don't miss them. We'd love to include a picture of Mary and her medical colleagues but we don't have one. If you do, use the Contact us form to let us know and we will add it Read More ...

Joy Machine are a band created from a love and passion for all genres of music, from sixties to the present day. Joy Machine are not to be confused with Joy Division, an entirely separate, less joyous and now defunct band.

Canadian jazz guitarist Lorne Lofsky joins award-winning guitarist Nigel Price and his trio to play a gig at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 16 October. Praised by Downbeat Magazine for his ‘masterful technique and exquisite touch’ Lorne is a living legend having toured and recorded with such greats as Oscar Peterson, Read More ...

Craig Milverton makes a welcome return to the Beaver this November, with his tribute to Oscar Peterson. Craig is an accomplished jazz pianist based in Extxeter who has played with some of Britain's finest jazz musicians and has recorded extensively. The US jazz magazine Cadence wrote of him “A hard swinging pianist whose chops certainly Read More ...

Lighten up the Monday blues by seeing Harry Wallace at the Beaver Inn. Devon born and bred, singer songwriter Harry Wallace plays acoustic blues/rock with a mix of originals and covers. Enjoy a pint of the finest selection of beers in Appledore while you're at it.

The Neil Burns Quintet play a selection of Blue Note gems and originals. Loads of tunes from the Blue Note years, also other great swinging grooves plus an original or two. Neil Burns uis a fine jazz guitarist and will be joined on the front line by top-class trumpeter Steve Waterman and excellent saxophonist Terry Read More ...

Come see Cole play chilled acoustic funk blues, soul and rock covers such as Foo Fighters, Radiohead and many more!

This festive season is going to be celebrated at The Beaver in style with the Martin Dale Quartet. Saxophonist Martin Dale, a regular visitor to the North Devon Jazz Club, will give popular Christmas music the full jazz treatment. Martin always delights with his clear-toned style and fluent improvisation. As a busy musician he has Read More ...

Lighten up the Monday blues by seeing Harry Wallace at the Beaver Inn. Devon born and bred, singer songwriter Harry Wallace plays acoustic blues/rock with a mix of originals and covers. Enjoy a pint of the finest selection of beers in Appledore while you're at it.

The joyful sounds of South African township jazz can be heard at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on Monday 8th January when South African-born pianist Philip Clouts brings his Sunsplash Quartet to play the gig. The band will perform a programme which features music from the greats of South Africa including Abdullah Read More ...

Fool Custardy are an acoustic trio from Barnstaple. They play a wide range of covers. Judging by the selection available on their Facebook page, they have excellent taste. Those songs, by the way, are Stereophonic's Dakota, Chris Stapleton's Tennessee Whiskey and U2's With or Without You. Catch them at the Beaver while you can!

The incredibly talented fiddle player Eve Parker is playing at the Beaver on Monday evening. The performance will be enjoyed by family and friends, not least because she lives in Appledore and works part time at the Beaver to boot. In fact her dad, Ant, will be accompanying her on guitar. Come along and have Read More ...

Waine Downing from Lo-Fi plays the Beaver. He was famed in Lo-Fi for his rough/grungy vocals as well as his skillful guitar playing. Solo he nails it.

Michel Padrón, a trumpet player and trombonist, formed the Jim Blomfield and Michel Padrón Quintet with Jim Blomfield, an accomplished jazz and Latin pianist. The quintet play original Afro-Cuban-influenced songs plus covers. They play regularly around their Bristol base and they are venturing further afield, in the depths of winter, to thrill Appledore's discerning jazz Read More ...

Mislaid Grenade make a welcome return to Appledore. You can find out more about this acoustic rock covers band from North Devon at their Facebook page.

Exeter-based singer Annika Skoogh will be celebrating her personal favourites in the realm of female jazz singers and will perform songs by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Anita O’Day, Carmen McRae and other legendary vocalists. She will be joined by top pianist Craig Milverton with his trio. Annika has played at some of the biggest UK Read More ...

Tom Cooper is an experienced musician based in Devon. He plays covers of classics from the Kooks, the Beatles and many more on his acoustic guitar, and he plays and sings beautifully. Check out his website at www.tomcoopermusic.com.

Al Swainger is the resident bassist of the Blue Vanguard Trio in Exeter and also gigs with his quartet Pointless Beauty. He has recorded several albums and plays regularly at jazz festivals and major venues. As well as Al on bass, the quartet consists of Gary Alesbrook onTrumpet & Flugel, Gary Bamford on keyboard and Read More ...

Tom Cooper is an experienced musician based in Devon. He plays covers of classics from the Kooks, the Beatles and many more on his acoustic guitar, and he plays and sings beautifully. Check out his website at www.tomcoopermusic.com.

Singer Sara Colman and pianist Rebecca Nash will perform at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver in Appledore on 4 March with a collection of new songs and arrangements developed together during lockdown in 2020, celebrating the joy of musical partnership, friendship and collaboration. They will be supported by the fine bass player, Henrik Read More ...

Blue Shed Band are a covers band from North Devon with a strong local following and a wide range of tunes. Find out more at their Facebook page. See them Saturday night at the Beaver.

Russell plays the Beaver with his soulful acoustic folk. This solo gig will be a mixture of old and new songs, and promises to be the best thing happening in West Appledore. All welcome! And let's not forget the fine food and drink to be had at this lovely quayside pub. Appledore is so lucky.

The Jukes are a four piece band playing authentic good time rock and roll roots, rhythm and blues, and rockabilly, with a dash of jump jive for good measure. The set list includes classics from Slim Harpo and T Bone Walker to Carl Perkins, Big Joe Turner and Bill Haley, to name but a few. Read More ...

The Emily Francis Trio is one of the hottest acts on the UK jazz scene. Comprising Emily Francis on piano/keys, bassist Trevor Boxall, and drummer Jamie Murray, the band’s music reflects an eclectic mix of late 60s/70s electronic jazz, progressive rock and pop, Scandinavian jazz, and artists from the current New York scene. Find out Read More ...

Sam Dowden returns to the Beaver to play energetic covers from a range of eras on acoustic guitar. To hear him perform, including his new EP Checking, visit his website at www.samdowdenmusic.com.

The Jazz Defenders are a band committed to defending the legacy of such classic hard bop jazz greats as Horace Silver, Lee Morgan and Art Blakey will be next up at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on Monday 1 April. Combining solid grooves and catchy horn lines with a collaborative and comprehensive Read More ...

David Daccore is a much loved local guitarist and singer who has mastered the art of playing uplifting ska and reggae. His new band Davanya will be playing a mix of Latino, reggae, gypsy and pop covers in their own unique style and also including some of their own popular songs. Come see them Saturday Read More ...

A several-times winner of the British Jazz Awards for best tenor saxophonist and a key member of the late Humphrey Lyttleton’s band appears at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 15 April. The musician is Karen Sharp who plays baritone as well as tenor saxophones and who will appear with the Craig Read More ...

Rough Justice are an experienced piano / electro acoustic guitar and vocal duo who play a wide mix of pop, rock, rock n roll, Indie, new wave classics and original material spanning a 50 year period. They are a great band to watch live. See them at the Beaver right on the shores of the Read More ...

Bright Lights Collective are a mainly acoustic pop band from North Devon combining acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion and close harmonies. The band members are Iain Springate – electric and acoustic guitars and vocals, Merry Springate – piano, Hammond organ, synth, percussion and vocals and Ant Parker – bass and vocals. Check out the band's Read More ...

Barnstaple-based Dixie Hicks are playing on Saturday 27 April at the Beaver. Dixie Hicks are a three piece playing a myriad of sounds from country, blues & jazz to dance & burlesque. This is their second Beaver show in 3 weeks, which tells you how damned good they are. Come along and enjoy the groove, Read More ...