The Beaver

Saturday night and we have a Sea Shanty night at the Beaver Inn, in aid of RNLI Appledore. Fish supper too! That'll bring the punters in. Hope there's a lot of money raised for a fine cause.

The Josh Kemp Quartet play tribute to John Coltrane, one of the greatest saxophonists of the last century. Focussing on A Love Supreme, Cotrane's seminal work from 1964, the show explores the lyrical and spiritual music of John Coltrane Performances are accompanied with video projections inspired by the meaning and message of Coltrane's music. A Read More ...

Come to the Beaver and see those discs spin! DJ Dr No plays his amazing mix of funk and soul at the Beaver Inn

Acoustic slide and vibes

Bad Willow are a four piece led by Harrison Rhode and Charlotte Juniper, have been making waves throughout Devon and beyond with their electrifying performances and infectious sound. Inspired by Charlotte's love for the legendary TV series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', Bad Willow's music is raw, energetic, and full of emotion, making it impossible to Read More ...

Martin Dale is one of the busiest and most popular saxophonists in the South West. Martin has recorded for the BBC on radio and television sound tracks. To date he has released 8 CDs which have been played on Radio 2,Radio 3 and Jazz FM. Tonight he's performing with his own quartet. This gig will Read More ...

Well this gig at the Beaver on a dark Monday night (2 days before the winter solstice) is a real mystery. We can't find anything about the young (or old?) Mr Blake. The Beaver's own web site says nothing except he's playing on the 19 December. Please do get in touch if you have any Read More ...

See Lo Fi playing at the Beaver Inn. Amazing rock and pop covers by the energetic duo.

Andy Hague is a Bristol-based trumpeter, drummer and composer. He is visiting Appledore with his quartet who will be playing the brilliant music of US saxophonist Kenny Garrett. Andy has released several CDs of his own music, and has recorded with the seminal dance band Portishead. The gig is hosted by the North Devon Jazz Read More ...

Wild Fire are a rock covers band who will entertain you in the convivial surrounds of the Beaver, with their very fine cask ales and a wide selection of ciders, lagers and many more tipples to boot. Come along on the night and have yourself a ball.

Xhosa Cole is coming to the Beaver for another night of thrilling jazz courtesy of those good folk at the North Devon Jazz Club. Xhosa Cole, the acclaimed 26 year-old award-winning saxophonist, celebrates the rich tapestry of music and heritage of great African-American composers and improvisers - formative influences on his life and music - Read More ...

Live music from 3 Peace Sweet, a three piece covers band with unbelievable energy, pzazz and general good time feelgood factor no. 10. Enjoy songs made famous by the Foo Fighters, the Jam, Beatles, Kinks and many more. A good time is guaranteed.

Tommmaso Starace is an acclaimed alto sax player. Born in 1975 in Italy Tommaso started playing the saxophone and studying music at the age of 18. He moved to the United Kingdom in 1994 where he graduated from Birmingham Conservatoire. He has performed with some of the most respected jazz musicians including Paolo Fresu, Dave Read More ...

Steve Ruffé and Steve 'Pig' Colwell liven up the Beaver for a night of fine music and fun. Steve's guitar and harmonica playing is legendary along the banks of the Torridge and Taw. You won't be disappointed! And they're promising special guests and a lot of sound.

Globe trotting violinist, singer and composer Azhaar Saffar brings her band Global Wave to North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 3rd April to play a rich variety of music which displays influences from all over the world. Azhaar has been a violinist/singer/composer from an early age and has 9 albums to her Read More ...

Simon Blake plays harp music at the Beaver. If we knew more than that, we'd add it here. If you know, tell us via the contact form and we'll update this page right away. And till then, check it out anyway, it'll be an adventure.

Original music from the Gaz Hughes trio, led by prize-winning drummer Gaz Hughes, featuring pianist Andrzej Baranek. Gaz Hughes is a renowned jazz drummer and band leader, who won the Best Jazz Album of the Year at the Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards in 2012. Gaz has performed with an impressive array of jazz artists, both Read More ...

Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier are the best jazz guitar duo in the UK. At least that's what those good folk at the North Devon Jazz Club say, and they know today's jazz cats better than their own ma and pa. With Raph Mizraki on electric and acoustic bass and Paul Cavaciuti on drums. More Read More ...

Robert Fowler is an accomplished saxophone player who is a former member of The Pasadena Roof Orchestra and several other prestigious jazz bands. He also spent two years touring with Roxy Music and is credited on several of their albums, including Bryan Ferry's Avonmore. This concert is under the auspices of the North Devon Jazz Read More ...

Enjoy Sam play acoustic indie music, both original and covers, at the Beaver. In his own words, he's "just another skinny white kid with an acoustic guitar". And good at it.

Out Front is a star-studded quintet led by trumpeter Nick Malcolm playing the music of Andrew Hill & Booker Little. Nick Malcolm is an original, heart-felt improviser. his rich, warm sound and sense of improvisational daring inform each and every musical situation and he plays with a total commitment to the music in the moment, Read More ...

The Hugh Pascall Quartet is a classy band playing post-bebop jazz featuring trumpeter Pascall & Saxophonist James Allsopp This concert is under the auspices of the North Devon Jazz Club. Thank you NDJC. There is no entrance fee, however a collection is taken for the band. For a meal booking please phone The Beaver on Read More ...

Bassist and composer John J Williamson brings his trio to the balmy banks of the Torridge for a night of jazz. As well as John Williamson on electric and uprghgt bass, the trio includes saxophonist a Alex Hitchcock, and Jay Davis on drums and percussion. John’s writing and playing ranges from standards to Americana influenced Read More ...

Relaxing acoustic covers from Georgia on a summer's Monday evening at the Beaver If you know more about Georgia then please let us at Appledore Music know. Pics or vids welcome. Use the Contact form to send us a message.

Stellar Fox are a classic North Devon based rock band. They play mix of originals and covers alongside an energetic stage presence. More at their Facebook page.

The Corrie Dick Band, with trumpeter Laura Jurd, are coming to Appledore! They will soon be appearing at the Beaver on Irsha Street. Corrie Dick specialises in euphoric, sonically-conscious groove drumming. He has been shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and has played prestigious London venues such as Vortex and King’s Place. This young master Read More ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.