The Beaver

Sam Dowden is performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.

Amber is playing the Beaver.

WORLD-CLASS TRUMPETER AT THE BEAVER Byron Wallen, a musician described by Jazzwise Magazine as ‘one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive’, will appear at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on Monday 1st September with the Craig Milverton Trio. Byron was born in to a musical family and after Read More ...

TRUMPET-LED EXPLORATIONS AT THE BEAVER Four young musicians from Bristol and London bring their trumpet-led band called Sungrass to North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on Monday, 15th September. Drawing inspiration from the melodic sensibilities of contemporary jazz artists such as The RH Factor, Pat Metheny and Butcher Brown the band also leans Read More ...

Sam Dowden is a much loved local musician. He’s famous for his loop pedal skills which may be why Ed Sheeran is one of the many artists he covers while playing guitar (and loop pedal). He’s a regular at the Beaver and pulls in a friendly crowd. To hear him perform, including his new EP 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 ...

Adam Cumbers performs at the Beaver with his acoustic originals and covers. A night of great music and good vibes awaits.

AWARD-WINNING JAZZ SINGER AT BEAVER Award-winning jazz singer/pianist Liane Carroll makes an annual visit to the The Beaver, Appledore on 29 September. 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 Read More ...

The Hoodoo Man is Ian Kevern. Playing chilled acoustic tunes on guitar and harmonica, Ian has wowed audiences as faraway as Woolacombe. Unmissable! For more info check out Ian's Facebook page.

Maddie Jane Warren is a 27 year old singer/songwriter from North Devon who plays her own country music songs and covers. She has released 2 EP's and two studio albums and her song writing has taken her across the world from Glastonbury to Louisiana. You can listen to Maddie's songs and learn more about Maddie Read More ...

JOYFUL JAZZER AT BEAVER Italian alto and soprano sax player, Tommaso Starace, makes a welcome return with his trio to North Devon Jazz Club at The Beaver, Appledore on 13 October. Tommaso has a sparkling, joyful approach to his music, a characteristic identified by Italian critic Vittorio Franchini, writing that "his sax is filled with Read More ...

North Devon based band playing a mix of original and cover tunes with Big Al, Sam, Ben and John.

GRIPPING JAZZ AT THE BEAVER Award-winning saxophonist Alex Clarke joins up-and-coming pianist Eddie Gripper with his trio at North Devon Jazz in The Beaver on 3 November. Alex was winner at the age of twenty of the Rising Star category in the British Jazz Awards and has since pursued a career working with top musicians, Read More ...

Taking its name and inspiration from an Alan Ginsberg poem entitled Howl, the Howl Quartet will play a gig at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver Appledore on 10th November. Formed in 2017 and led by the saxophonists Harry Brunt and Dan Smith the quartet emphasises storytelling through melodic composition and improvisation. Reviewing the Read More ...

TOP-FLIGHT JAZZ TRUMPETER AT THE BEAVER Top-flight trumpeter Bruce Adams is special guest at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 24 November. He will join superb saxophonist Martin Dale and quartet to perform an evening of fiery bop-based jazz. Born in Glasgow Bruce Adams is a veteran of the UK jazz scene. Read More ...