The Beaver

Join Ian Shaw at the Beaver Inn on Monday 5 July. Ian Shaw is considered, along with such greats as Kurt Elling and Mark Murphy, to be one of the world’s finest male jazz vocalists. He has recorded a number of acclaimed albums, has performed all over the world and collaborated with some of the Read More ...

Another return visit by this hugely popular band which draws on influences ranging from Turkish and Middle Eastern styles to tango, flamenco, blues …and more. To quote Jazzwise Magazine about Nicolas Meier ‘The choir of guitars he employs lend him an almost unique voice, especially as he favours fretless instruments that allow him to explore Read More ...

Always compelling and entertaining, Jonathan Gee is an amazing composer and pianist playing original jazz. He is known for his recordings including Thelonius Monk numbers as well as his own. Tt is a privilege to welcome Jonathan to Appledore for this gig at the Beaver. Jonathon Gee Trio includes Jonathan on piano, joined by the Read More ...

Come to the Beaver on Sunday afternoon to listen to Lara Conley sing with her enchanted voice and play lilting guitar. To learn more about Lara and hear her lovely music, check out her Bandcamp page .

Orpheus is a Brazilian Jazz Sextet ready to transport you straight to Brazil, with melodic lines and diverse rhythms playing a potent mix of uplifting sambas and stunning bossa novas. Ecuadorian/Swedish singer Annika brings authenticity to the performances by singing the songs in their native written language of Portuguese. The band is based in Devon, Read More ...

Dave Jones is a prolific composer for films and TV and an excellent pianist whose style has been likened to that of McCoy Tyner in ‘its muscular, rolling intensity’ (Jazzwise). Dave will be joined by Ben Waghorn on tenor sax, Ashley John Long on bass and Andy Hague on drums. The gig is hosted by Read More ...

London Jazz News commented that saxman Perrett ‘blows life and colour through the instrument’. At this gig he will be joined by star musicians James Maddren on drums and Ferg Ireland on bass to play numbers from his latest cd Who Owns the Sky? The gig is hosted by the North Devon Jazz Club. Thank Read More ...

​The Jazzman wrote that trumpeter Hugh Pascall ‘impresses with fluent, lyrical solos that unfold gradually and gracefully’ while London Jazz News described him as ‘…an outstanding soloist’ (London Jazz News) . Hugh will be joined by Liam Dunachie, piano, Ollie Hayhurst, bass and Jay Davis, drums to play a programme of vibrant post-bop jazz. The Read More ...

The latest event presented by the North Devon Jazz Club is the Emma Rawicz Quintet featuring Ant Law, Ivo Neame, Freddie Jensen & Asaf Sirkis. Emma Rawicz is an award winning young saxophonist and composer who grew up in North Devon. She has created a name for herself both as a bandleader and a sideman, Read More ...

The legendary pianist Bill Evans was groundbreaking in his contribution to the development of jazz. On 13 June pianist John Horler will be at North Devon Jazz Club at The Beaver, Appledore with drummer Ronnie Jones and bassist Ron Phelan to pay homage to the great man and the other wonderful musicians (Scott La Faro Read More ...

Karen Lane is North Devon Jazz Club's next event at the Beaver Inn, on Monday 11 July. She is performing with musicians Andy Hamill bass Dominic Ashworth guitar and Andrea Trillo drums After developing her singing style in Australia and a pending time in Singapore Karen moved to the UK in 1999 where has she Read More ...

Promising young guitarist comes to the Beaver for a summer gig. Nothing happens for a reason.

An array of pop covers from Jason. His last name is an enigma.

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 ...