Jo Jones and Friends are a swing/jazz group based in North Devon. They also form part of the Golden Coast Big Band. And they are coming to the Champ on May 12! Find out more at their Facebook page. Or listen to their easy-going jazzy grooves at Soundcloud.
Saturday night and the Champ sees a welcome return of their very own house band, Clear Waters Deep. Dance the night away listening to covers ranging from jazz and blues to modern pop ballads. Their playing is virtuoso and a good time is guaranteed. Some of the most raucous fun-filled nights at the Champ have Read More ...
The Champ is hosting a Charity Music Day, in aid of the Fern Centre which supports cancer sufferers in North Devon. The music day has been organised by Russell Bave and features some of Appledore's finest musicians. It runs from 2pm to 11pm. The full schedule is: 2:00pm Fern Centre Band 2:30pm Songbird Anna 3:00pm Read More ...
The Neil Sadler Band is fronted by Neil Sadler himself, a successful blues/rock guitarist based in Barnstaple. Originally with Sleeping Lions, he now tours with his own band. He has just released his first solo album, Past to Present, which was selected as June's album of the month by the UK Independent Blues Broadcasters Association. Read More ...
Local four-piece Westerly 5 or 6 play their take on folk, blues, Americana and jazz - not necessarily in that order. See them play in Appledore's finest - and smallest - music venue - the Champ. The band comprises Cath - vocals, guitar, cajon; Richard - guitar; Steve - flute, sax; David ("Shep") - bass Read More ...