Appledore Music

Rescue Remedy
2026-02-21 20:45 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Rescue Remedy are back to liven up Saturday night at the Champ with their bluesy funk and funky blues. Rescue Remedy are a four-piece blues funk band based in and around Appledore, with the finest licks and the funkiest grooves.

Jacob Terry
2026-02-21 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Jacob Terry plays a raw acoustic sound with an alternative spin. And he’s coming to the Beaver. Find out more about the man on his Facebook page.

Sarah Harris - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2026-02-16 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
SOULFUL SINGER AT THE BEAVER
Singer Sarah Harris will be next up at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore. Appearing on 16th February Sarah Harris will be joined by Drummer Ronnie Jones, pianist Will Butterworth and bassist Marcus Vergette to form the Sarah Harris Quartet.
After a successful performing career in Brighton, including being a regular on the Brighton jazz scene, Sarah moved to South Devon and is now making her mark in the south west. Sarah has also worked with nationally-recognised groups such as Urban Voices Collective and The Dap Kings (backing Amy Winehouse and Sharon Jones). Sarah is Influenced by, among others, Jeﬀ Buckley, Etta James,Carmen McRae and Aretha Franklin and she brings a fresh and soulful approach to jazz.
Pianist Will Butterworth has worked with many of the UK’s finest musicians, has played on many albums as a side man and released five albums which have achieved critical acclaim. To quote All About Jazz Butterworth is ‘a musician of flair, intelligence and a huge technical facility.’.
Drummer Ronnie Jones has established a reputation as a highly original, inventive drummer.
As well as his trio and quartet he plays in pianist John Horler’s Celebrating Bill Evans’ Trio which recently played three sold-out shows at Ronnie Scott’s Club.
The fine bass player Marcus Vergette is a stalwart of the south-west jazz scene. He is also a distinguished sculptor, having contributed the Time and Tide bell which is situated on the Churchfield’s slip in Appledore.
The gig starts at 8:30pm and is hosted by the North Devon Jazz Club. Thank you NDJC. There is no entrance fee. A collection will be taken for the band. For a meal booking please phone The Beaver on 01237 474822

Nothing But Treble
2026-02-14 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
A Valentine’s day special at the Beaver with Nothing But Treble.
Nothing But Treble are an acoustic band with a focus on three part harmony based in North Devon. Check out their Facebook page for more info.

Emmanuel Segun
2026-02-14 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Since settling in North Devon the fine saxophonist Emmanuel Segun has become well-known locally through his performances in all kinds of contexts and with a variety of musicians on the local scene. On February 14 – Valentine’s Day – he will appear at The Champ, Appledore where he will be playing music that effortlessly blends jazz, funk, pop, and music from all over Africa.
During a career marked by collaborations with a plethora of internationally acclaimed artists, Emmanuel has also made a significant impact on the global music scene. He has shared the stage with Grammy Award winner Kirk Whalum, Burna Boy, Gerald Albright, Najee, Joss Stone, Kurt Carr, Roy Hargrove, Fourplay, Courtney Pine, Hugh Masekela, and many others, showcasing his versatility and virtuosity.

Lionstar
2026-02-07 20:00 - 23:00 UTC | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
Local legends the mighty Lionstar coming to play at St Mary’s Hall on 7 February. A night of reggae vibes rock and roots!
Lionstar are a Reggae/Rock/World Fusion band based in and around Devon. The band comprises of 6 members, all of which bring a unique characteristic to the overall sound through their individual styles and influences, mixing classic Reggae, with Dub, Rock, Ska & World, with hypnotic heavy bass lines to rocking lead guitars,on top of tight driving drum rhythms, Positive vibrations all the way…
Lionstar have supported the likes of UB40, Aswad, Soul II Soul, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Bad Manners plus many more.
Tickets £11 in advance including booking fee from Music Glue, or £14 on the door. DJ set before and after the live performance.

QOW Trio - North Devon Jazz Club
2026-02-02 20:30 - 23:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
MORE JAZZ MOOSIC AT THE BEAVER
QOW Trio is a unique multi-generational band featuring young firebrand saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan, British Jazz legend Spike Wells on drums, and multi-genre bassist and bandleader Eddie Myer. The band will be next up at North Devon Jazz Club at The Beaver in Appledore on 2nd February
The trio initially got together through their mutual love of Sonny Rollins’ classic piano-less trios of the 1950s but soon found themselves expanding their repertoire to explore the rich and varied territory laid out by the great tradition of big-toned tenor players over the generations, from Lester Young to Dewey Redman to Seamus Blake and Walter Smith III.
Spike Wells was 22 when the great saxophonist Tubby Hayes chose him as his drummer, and he played with him until his death in 1973. Later, Spike was part of the Ronnie Scott’s house band and backed Stan Getz and Roland Kirk, among many others. Bass player Eddie Myers describes Spike’s playing as “so free and fearless. Telepathically responsive, completely musical and … the embodiment of swing”.
Eddie praises the other fellow band member, saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan, as “a complete musician, a master technician on his instrument”.
To quote All About Jazz “The trio keep everything loose and fun, while keeping the quality of their exchanges and energy levels at a high pitch. Their fluency in melding tradition-grounded language with contemporary jazz, together with sparkling spontaneity, keeps the entertainment standard high.” The Jazz Mann says “The level of interaction between the three musicians involved in this fluid, chordless instrumental line up is exceptional.”
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The gig is at 8:30 and is hosted by the North Devon Jazz Club. Keep up the good work NDJC. There is no entrance fee, however a collection is taken for the band.
For a meal booking phone The Beaver on 01237 474822.

Simon Boswell
2026-01-31 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Simon plays covers from Oasis, Bob Marley, the Killers and many more. Come along and join in the fun.

Davanya
2026-01-31 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
David Daccore is a much loved local guitarist and singer who has mastered the art of playing uplifting ska and reggae. His new band Davanya will be playing a mix of party mix of Latino, Reggae, Gypsy and pop covers in their own unique style and also including some of their own popular songs.
Come see them Saturday night at the Champ, the best pub in Appledore and surrounding areas.

Unrivaled Band
2026-01-30 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Unrivaled Band are making a bold claim with their band name. Come along to the Beaver on Friday 30 Jan and check out if it’s true. Covers band playing Stones, Jam, Who, T Rex, Kinks and more.

The Hoodoos
2026-01-24 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 with the biggest heart in Appledore.

Cole
2026-01-24 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Come see Cole play chilled acoustic funk blues, soul and rock covers such as Foo Fighters, Radiohead and many more!

John Walter Quartet - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2026-01-19 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
VIOLINIST FEATURES AT JAZZ GIG
Next up at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 19 January is the John Walter Quartet,led by pianist John Walter and featuring the distinctive melodic sound of violinist Tim Herniman. Completing the band will be Marcus Vergette on bass and Ronnie Jones on drums and the programme will be a mix of material, including numbers by Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Bill Evans and Thelonious Monk.
The gig starts at 8:30pm and is hosted by the North Devon Jazz Club. Thank you NDJC. There is no entrance fee. A collection will be taken for the band. For a meal booking please phone The Beaver on 01237 474822

Yazzy
2026-01-17 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Yazzy is a singer-songwriter hailing from North Devon, UK. If you enjoy soulful powerhouse vocalists such as Adele, Sam Smith or Amy Winehouse, then you will love Yazzy’s stunning mix of innovative soundscapes and traditional ballads.Yazzy brings her fiery passion and sensitive vulnerability to her performances, which is absolutely bewitching to behold! Find out more by visting Yazzy’s web site.

An Evening with Nick Parker
2026-01-09 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
For everyone who loves live music and intelligent song writing, Nick Parker is coming to St Mary’s Hall in Appledore on Friday 9th January. Click here to buy tickets. It’s an all seated gig.
Nick embarked on a solo career and has toured extensively, releasing five full-length albums along the way, many songs from which have been featured on BBC Radio 6 Music among many other radio stations. Nick is a regular at UK festivals including Beautiful Days.
Nick’s songs are often tongue-in-cheek and cheerful, and on the rare occasion when fun IS poked (usually at himself) it is always with a wry smile and an element of satire. The audience are often encouraged to be a part of the show, from holding up lyrics or creating sound effects, to providing basslines or collectively being Nick’s duet partner.
Nick often plays with his band ‘Nick Parker and the False Alarms’ which is a folky/rocky/country affair using guitars, fiddle, pedal steel, banjo, mandolin, cornet, accordion, keys, whistles, pipes, bass and drums.

Mike Outram with Strange News - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2026-01-05 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Mike Outram is a British guitarist and improviser. He has performed and recorded with artists such as Steven Wilson, Tim Garland, Donny McCaslin, Till Brönner, Gareth Lockrane, Carleen Anderson, Theo Travis, Martin Speake, Robert Fripp, Laurence Cottle, Julian Siegel, Tony Remy, Herbie Mann, Steve Buckley, Tim Ries, Nikki Iles, Hamish Stuart, Trish Clowes, Gerard Presencer, and Laura Rossi, appearing on over a hundred and fifty recordings across jazz, contemporary, and progressive music. He teaches at the Royal Academy of Music, Trinity Laban, and The Guildhall, London.
Mike was due to play with saxophonist Steve Buckley. Unfortunately Steve had to withdraw due to illness so Mike is leading the band.
The gig starts at 8:30pm and is hosted by the North Devon Jazz Club. Thank you NDJC. There is no entrance fee. A collection will be taken for the band. For a meal booking please phone The Beaver on 01237 474822

Mislaid Grenade
2026-01-03 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Mislaid Grenade make a welcome return to the Champ, Appledore. You can find out more about this loud rock covers band from North Devon at their Facebook page.

Clear Waters Deep with Jim Crawford
2025-12-31 20:45 - 23:59 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
The annual New Year’s Eve bash at the Champ sees a welcome return of the Champ’s very own house band, Clear Waters Deep, with the amazing Jim Crawford guesting. Dance in the new year with a night of covers ranging from jazz and blues to modern pop ballads. Their playing is virtuoso and a good time is guaranteed.

Bushpig
2025-12-29 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Bushpig are, in their own words, five gracefully maturing chaps in caps and whiskers playing an eclectic mix of soulful and bluesy grooves. What’s more, they do a mean skiffle, blues, reggae and pop. They consist of Richard Malfait on guitar and vocals, Jim Crawford on guitar and Dayle Helsby on bass and double bass, Beats Blofeld on sticks and Jaggs on trombone. Bluesy shuffles, soulful grooves, caps and whiskers. If you want to know more, come along to the Champ and let your ears enjoy the groove.

The Big Dog Boogie Band
2025-12-26 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
The Big Dog Boogie Band are well known and loved around their home base of Bude, and they’re heading to Appledore for a Boxing Day special. They are famed for playing a mean delta blues boogie. Find out more at their Facebook page

Bernie and Kitty
2025-12-22 20:30 - 22:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Kitty Crush and Bernie Castle are a duo who sing and play a wide range of covers. Kittie channels Marianne Faithful’s smokey vocals and, we reckon, her looks too. Bernie is a lovely lanky bluesy guitarist who rides a BMW – though not while playing.

Christmas Ceilidh - Appledore Ceilidh Band
2025-12-21 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
The Christmas Ceilidh is presented by the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the event name above for more details.

Dr No's Vinyl Night
2025-12-20 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Dr No is back at the Champ for another riproaring night of vinyl. This amazing DJ has a sixth sense of what to play to get the house up on its feet and moving to the beat. Even people who sit at the bar grouchily all night have been known to get up and shake their hips to the fabulous grooves.
With Dr No’s gold finger spinning the disks, it’s no time to die. The joint will rock and the sky fall.

Pete Robinson's Soul Night
2025-12-13 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Pete Robinson is a funk and soul DJ and he’s coming to the Champ.
Check out Pete’s Facebook page for more info.

Dambuskers and Friends Xmas Party
2025-12-13 19:30 - 23:00 UTC | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
Folking good rock from those veterans of the Appledore music scene, Steve Ruffe and Baz Bix, as Dambuskers plays the 2025 Christmas party at St Mary’s Church Hall.
Big thanks to Toby for putting this gig on, with FREE entry. Make sure you buy lots of drinks at the bar!

The Jukes
2025-12-12 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
The Jukes are a 4 piece band playing authentic good time rock and roll roots, rhythm and blues, and rockabilly, with a dash of jump jive for good measure. The set list includes classics from Slim Harpo and T Bone Walker to Carl Perkins, Big Joe Turner and Bill Haley, to name but a few. More on their Facebook page.

Michael Wright Quartet - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2025-12-08 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
MICHAEL WRIGHT QUARTET
A local band led by bass player Michael Wright and featuring saxophonist Emanuel Segun Atyobi will be next up at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 8th December.
Emanuel was born in Nigeria and has now made his home in Northern Devon where he has become well-known through his performances in all kinds of contexts and with a variety of musicians on the local scene.
During a career marked by collaborations with a plethora of internationally acclaimed artists, Emmanuel has also made a significant impact on the global music scene. He has shared the stage with Grammy Award winner Kirk Whalum, Burna Boy, Gerald Albright, Najee, Joss Stone, Kurt Carr, Roy Hargrove, Fourplay, Courtney Pine, Hugh Masekela and many others, showcasing his versatility and virtuosity.
At The Beaver gig the quartet will be playing an exciting programme of jazz funk and fusion and will throw in to the mix a few seasonal numbers.
The gig starts at 8:30pm and is hosted by the North Devon Jazz Club. Thank you NDJC. There is no entrance fee. A collection will be taken for the band. For a meal booking please phone The Beaver on 01237 474822

3 Daft Monkeys
2025-11-29 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
With Celtic and Eastern influences, the 3 Daft Monkeys’ dynamic style of world folk music reflects the global village in which we now live. Their infectious dancing rhythms lead you through a musical journey of the senses and emotions and will leave you breathless, enthralled, and exhilarated.
Buy tickets from Free of Tigers Events. £11 advance including fees, £14 on the door. Support from Quirk.
After experiencing the band’s notoriously energetic live performances at Glastonbury Festival, Mark Radcliffe declared them as one of his “Highlights of the Festival” on BBC TV coverage and subsequently invited them to play a session on his BBC Radio 2 Folk Show. The band has also performed a live session with Whispering Bob Harris on Radio 2.
The band released a new album, Information Camouflage, in the Autumn of 2024. Recorded at Propagation House Studios in Cornwall, the album was wholly funded by a successful crowdfunding campaign on their website. It contains 11 brand-new songs written over the last 2 years, many of which have been road-tested live and enthusiastically received by audiences up and down the country.
With their quirky and original approach to music, and their passion, intensity, and sheer joy of life, 3 Daft Monkeys have gained themselves a large and loyal cult following. Their music is hard to pigeonhole, mixing and crossing many musical genres from Celtic, Klezmer, Gypsy, Balkan, Latin, Ska, Dub Reggae, Indie, Rock, and even a hint of Shostakovich. 3 Daft Monkeys have always maintained an independent and cottage-industry approach to their musical career, and have gained a huge following whilst plowing their own furrow through the music business, gaining momentum through their live performances and intensive European touring schedule.
With a 4-piece line-up, the band weaves enchanting melodies with catchy choruses, virtuoso vibrant fiddle, rhythmic 12-string guitar, 6-string bass, bespoke hand-percussion and 4-part vocal harmonies. Fascinating lyrics of personal and whimsical observations on life, and folk tales both ancient and modern, are told within the swirling layers of their music, all with the essential catchy sing-along chorus.
The band’s diversity is reflected in the acts for whom they have been invited as special guests, including touring across the UK and Europe with the Levellers, and opening for bands such as Hawkwind, Bellowhead, Show of Hands, and Dreadzone, as well as headlining their own national tours.
3 Daft Monkeys have played at a huge number and variety of festivals in the UK, including Fairport Convention’s Cropredy, Beautiful Days, Trowbridge Village Pump, Towersey Folk Festival, Cambridge Folk Festival, and Boomtown Fair.

Basil's Balls Up Band
2025-11-28 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.

Bruce Adams - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2025-11-24 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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. Given a trumpet at 11 years he was performing his first gig within a few months. There followed a diverse career, ranging from a winning appearance on Opportunity Knocks, a spell in Canada, work on the QE2 and gigs with big bands which led to him winning the best soloist prize in the BBC Big Band Competition.
Bruce has played all over the world with such jazz greats as Benny Carter, Buddy Tate and Bob Wilbur and he has won the UK Top Trumpet prize three times. Writing in The Daily Telegraph critic Martin Gayford commented that “Adams performs with boppy zip and, when appropriate, a nice, dirty low down feeling”.
The gig starts at 8:30pm and is hosted by the North Devon Jazz Club. Thank you NDJC. There is no entrance fee. A collection will be taken for the band. For a meal booking please phone The Beaver on 01237 474822
