What's on in Appledore Bideford area. Live music events
Saije is an Australian folk duo whose original songs blend enchanting melodies with graceful lyricism. The pair captivate with their full-bodied sound enriched from their travels around the globe. Saije toured their latest release Kindred (2019) throughout Australia and Canada in early-2020 and are now visiting Appledore on their 2025 European tour. The evening promises Read More ...
Jim Crawford, a truly great guitarist in many people's eyes, is back at the Champ as a solo performer, possibly with special guests. Jim Crawford is a fine blues guitarist and at his solo gigs he draws on a deep knowledge of early blues from Chicago and the Mississippi Delta. He also plays the finest Read More ...
Bushpig are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Neil Sadler Band are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Champ Music Day is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the picture above for more details.
Clear Waters Deep are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
The Introducing Stage at the Champ is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
The session is a part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the image above for more details.
Gypfunk are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Russell Bave is performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on Russell's name above for more details
See the amazing Basil's Balls Up Band at the Champ. The original Basil's Balls Up Band formed in the 70s and is still going strong. With original members Basil and Ranald. Hear them play their own playing quirky originals and covers. Find out more (not much more) at their Facebook page.
Jim Crawford and Sophie Smiles will be serving up a musical gumbo of blues, Louisiana funk and jazz. Sophie Smiles is a talented pianist and bassist who lives in Westward Ho! She learnt to play from listening to the great New Orleans piano master Dr John and often gigs around Appledore. She plays honky tonk Read More ...
OK I'm going to be honest - no idea who Kick Start are. They (or he or her) are up on the Champ's board and I'm putting them here. Gonna find out more and will update when I do. If anyone knows, let me know via the contact form.
Pete Robinson, the mystery man of North Devon music, is on the Champ's board and I'm putting them here. If I can solve the mystery I'll update this listing. If anyone knows, let me know via the contact form.
Fun Party Covers Band play the Champ in an Independence Day special. Does what it says on the tin.
Retro Party Band featuring Basic Pleasure Model, fresh from Glastonbury 2025 (seriousy - Bimble Inn stage (I hadn't heard of it either) on Sunday 30th)
Mick Pledge is the backbone of the Sunday night Marmalade Club sessions. He usually plays bass and sometimes guitar. He's put together his own band with his mates for a Saturday night at the Champ. Classic rock in all its glory can be expected.
Rolling Stone once declared Peter Bruntnell to be, “one of England's best kept musical secrets”. His Trio come to the Champ on a sweltering Friday night, to entertain the thirsty Champ audience. It promises to be an evening of fine music in the quintessentially unique atmosphere of the Champ. The place to be on a Read More ...
Don't Worry is a four piece band from Essex and London. With three albums under their belt, they are touring the South West and swinging by Appledore on 26 July. Their sound is gritty urban indie music with a pop sensibility reminiscent of Britpop's finest. The band consmprises: Ronan Van Kehoe - vocals, guitars, keyboards, Read More ...
Ruby Darbyshire returns to the Champ. Based in Bath, Ruby first performed at the Edinburgh Fringe at the age of four! Since then, Ruby has busked round the world in more than 30 countries, and played at hundreds of festivals, concerts and events. Learn more about Ruby and her amazing music at rubydarbyshire.com
Kitty Crush and Bernie CAstle are a duo who sing and play a wide range of covers. Kittie channels Marianne Faithful's smoky vocals and even looks similar. Bernie is a lanky bluesy guitarist who rides a BMW - though not while playing.
The Big Dog Boogie Band are well known and loved around their home base of Bude, and they're heading to Appledore. They are famed for playing a mean delta blues boogie. Find out more at their Facebook page
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.
Brew-Ha-Ha. It's true, ma, pa. (No other info at this time)
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 ...
Richard Malfait hosts an open music session most Sunday afternoons at the Champ. Richard is a wonderful host and welcomes any musical style. It's open to newcomers though you'll also find some of the best musicians in the area taking part. Come along to the Champ and check it out.
Acoustic folk session every Tuesday night at the Champ, run by the indefatigable Russell. All welcome. Check out the Facebook page - facebook.com/tuesdaynightfolksessionatthechampappledore.
Join Jim Crawford and friends for the regular Wednesday night blues sessions at the Champ. Listen to fabulous blues-inspired tunes, some well-known, some less so. Jim is joined by a coterie of local musicians on guitar, bass, keyboards, cajon and brass. Newcomers welcome.
On the fourth Thursday of each month Appledore's own sea shanty ensemble, the Applecorers, perform at the Champ. The Applecorers sing traditional sea shanties. It is easy to imagine, listening to this choir, the days when Appledore's streets were full of sailors and shipbuilders. Their rousing songs of the sea will lift your spirits and Read More ...
Acoustic songs, tunes, words at the The Champ Pub, Appledore from 8.30. Hummers and strummers, blowers and bowers, tappers and clappers, pluckers and other gentle folk all welcome. Every Thursday from 8.30. Covers, originals, any style, spoken word, starters and many timers always welcome. Come spread your musical wings.
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 ...
The Champ hosts a "Sunday Nice" session on the afternoon of the fourth Sunday every month. Domingo Caramelo kicked off these sessions in June 2023 and they're back. Despite being a quartet they bill themselves as "Domingo Caramelo Trio" which is one of many enigmas about this wonderful jazz band. Domingo Caramelo consists of Dayle Read More ...
Acoustic folk session every Tuesday night at the Champ, run by the indefatigable Russell. All welcome. Check out the Facebook page - facebook.com/tuesdaynightfolksessionatthechampappledore.
Join Jim Crawford and friends for the regular Wednesday night blues sessions at the Champ. Listen to fabulous blues-inspired tunes, some well-known, some less so. Jim is joined by a coterie of local musicians on guitar, bass, keyboards, cajon and brass. Newcomers welcome.
Acoustic songs, tunes, words at the The Champ Pub, Appledore from 8.30. Hummers and strummers, blowers and bowers, tappers and clappers, pluckers and other gentle folk all welcome. Every Thursday from 8.30. Covers, originals, any style, spoken word, starters and many timers always welcome. Come spread your musical wings.
Richard Malfait hosts an open music session most Sunday afternoons at the Champ. Richard is a wonderful host and welcomes any musical style. It's open to newcomers though you'll also find some of the best musicians in the area taking part. Come along to the Champ and check it out.
Acoustic folk session every Tuesday night at the Champ, run by the indefatigable Russell. All welcome. Check out the Facebook page - facebook.com/tuesdaynightfolksessionatthechampappledore.
Join Jim Crawford and friends for the regular Wednesday night blues sessions at the Champ. Listen to fabulous blues-inspired tunes, some well-known, some less so. Jim is joined by a coterie of local musicians on guitar, bass, keyboards and cajon. Newcomers welcome.
Acoustic songs, tunes, words at the The Champ Pub, Appledore from 8.30. Hummers and strummers, blowers and bowers, tappers and clappers, pluckers and other gentle folk all welcome. Every Thursday from 8.30. Covers, originals, any style, spoken word, starters and many timers always welcome. Come spread your musical wings.