The Champ

On Saturday 14 May the Champ is putting on a gig by the incredible Theo Mizú, the famed Brazilian multi-instrumentalist. Theo started his musical career in Thailand and Whas chosen the world as home, traveling with his music, getting in contact with diverse musical and cultural influences and performing in festivals and venues all around Read More ...

Traditional music with a twist from Calypso Jack at the Champ. Featuring Ian on bodhran, bones, cajon and maracas, Mark on ukulele, harmonicas and squeezebox. Check them out at Calypso Jack's Facebook page.

Five Points Gang is a blues trio playing high energy original songs. Consisting of Joe Pearson, Dinho Barral & Gaet Allard, the band are London based and are visiting Appledore on their UK tour. Check out their music and more at

On the first Saturday of the month, at the Champ, watch Dr No play an eclectic mix of vinyl. With his gold finger spinning the disks, it's no time to die. The joint will rock!

On the first Saturday of the month, at the Champ, watch Dr No play an eclectic mix of vinyl. With his gold finger spinning the disks, it's no time to die. The joint will rock!

Guaribus are a Brazilian band who are following a recent tradition of Brazilians coming to the Champ, ever since Theo Mizú included Appledore's best live music venue in their UK tour in 2022. Word about the Champ has got out in the favelas and capoeira studios in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and now Read More ...

Bossa Beleza are a Brazilian-inspired duo who have been playing pubs and clubs in the south west since 2016. Catch them playing their soulful versions of Brazilian classics at the Champ. To find out more, check out their web site.

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 - guitars, vocals; Steve - flute, sax; and Syd - Read More ...

The Pete G Party Vibe is Pete Geiger's new four-piece party band, with every song chosen to make you dance! Along with Pete, there is Keith Jones on Bass, Pete Layton on Drums and Dave Shepherd on keyboards. Pete is a veteran of the Appledore music scene, appearing in a number of guises including Pete Read More ...

Daniel Smith is a blues and boogie pianist who has gigged and recorded extensively. He has been compared so many times to Jools Holland that he would be at leat a fiver better off if he received a penny each time. You can learn more about Daniel at his website. For this gig at the Read More ...

Mashville are coming to Appledore as part of their 2023 UK tour. Mashville are a south-west based band with influences of folk, Americana and alt-country. And a cool name! Find out more at the band's website here. Come along and enjoy a touch of Tennessee right by the Torridge.

Jules Moberly will be playing classic Spanish guitar at the Champ. This performance is in memory of John Tompkins, the owner of the Champ (his name is above the door) who died recently and would have turned 75 on 30 November. Jules is an amazing talent and well worth hearing, even if Spanish guitar doesn't Read More ...

Kikstart formed recently with former members of Freefall, a Barnstaple-based band who were veterans of the North Devon music scene. They are a classic power trio that include Alan Denning plus Dave on drums. Check them out at the Champ.

The Champ joins in the seasonal festivities with an acoustic carol night hosted by Bob. Expect all your favourites and some modern takes on traditional festive songs.

North Devon's finest indie punk band The Verbals are coming to play a one off gig at the Champ. They perform mainly poriginals songs and have recorded extensively. Here's their Spotify page to find out more about their great sound.

London-based Pearl Fish and Rob Quo are two talented singer songriters performing as Quo Fish. They are visiting Appledore, North Devon as part of their spring 2024 tour. The Champ is honoured to have such a talented duo perform on their fabled north stage. Pearl Fish is an intimate and warm musician. Her sound, honed Read More ...

Buckinghamshire-based Lunabarge are doing a mini-tour of Devon and Cornwall - the Cream Tea Excursion tour. Which reminds us of the Devon-Cornwall rock festival a few years back. It was cancelled at the last minute. Cream and the Jam were down as headliners but the organisers couldn't agree which should go on first. Lunabarge are Read More ...

Hoolie are a high energy rock, pop and indie covers band from North Devon. Hear them at the Champ on Friday 3 May, and have a ball.

A Smile, 2 Bangs and a Legend The Jukes are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.

Rock Steady Youth Group are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.

End of the Road are a five piece band based in Bideford. They play jazz and blues in an old-time style. Here's a video of them on Facebook, killing it at the Joiner's: https://www.facebook.com/endofroadjazz/videos/827505302304374/. On Friday 10 May they'll be laying down the groove at the Champ. Come along and enjoy!

Pete Saunders played keyboards on Dexys Midnight Runner's first album, Searching for the Young Soul Rebels back in 1980. It was an album which shaped a generation and made the Guardian's list of 100 best albums ever. He has played keyboards ever since, in various ventures, the most recent being Blues and Burlesque. See Pete Read More ...

Chris Stuckey is a north Devon lad who plays fantastic blues guitar and has played with loads of amazing musicians. Formerly leader of Shinkicker, he is playing with Mary Dalton at the Champ, the finest little pub in Appledore. Chris plays a compelling mix of roots, rock, blues, folk and original songs.

Veteran pianist Tim Penn is one of the most popular musicians on the roots and blues scene in London. Going back to the 1970s, he was a member of Dorris Henderson’s Eclection and also the Kevin Coyne band alongside Andy Summers (The Police) and Gordon Smith (Described by John Peel as ” The foremost white Read More ...

Absent Minds are a four piece from Torrington who have a shared passion for music and performance. Theylove to play everything from Ska to Pop Rock, and Blues to Rock 'n' Roll. Find out more on Insta or on their Facebook page.

The Weeds are returning to the Champ They're a band that play originals influenced by the likes of Eels, Arcade Fire, Elbow, Tom Waits and Neil Young. hey're

The Hoodoos are a duo who play classic hits across the ages on acoustic guitar and a spot of harmonica. Enjoy all-time great music like the Jam's That's Entertainment and Bill Wither's Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone. In fact there ain't no sunshine anywhere at this time of year. Cheer yourself up the pub Read More ...