What's on in Appledore Bideford area. Live music events
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 ...
Pretty Green are a hard working and dedicated band who are passionately devoted to the music of The Jam. Pretty Green offer a tribute to The Jam that musically is on the highest level seen amongst tributes. They play classics like Going Underground or Start! as well as loads of other Jam hits. What makes 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 ...
Baz is back at the Beaver Inn with the Marmalade Club jam sessions. Come and have a listen or, better still, if you can play, sing or whistle, join in. Hosted by local legend Baz, this vibrant jam session welcomes musicians and singers of all levels to showcase their talent. Whether you're an accomplished instrumentalist Read More ...
Jim Crawford, a truly great guitarist in many people's eyes, is making the long trek from his home to the Champ. It promises to be a fun-filled evening of the finest blues. Highly recommended!
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
At the Beaver, during the pre-weekend of the Appledore Music Festival, are the Michael Wright Quintet, playing Jazz/Funk/Latin. The band comprises: Emmanuel Segun Sax Jon Gillies Sax John Bingham Keys Michael Reed. Drums Michael Wright Bass
Every Monday, Steve Ruffé holds an acoustic session at the Royal Hotel. Any musicians are welcome to join in. Come along and play or just listen and soak up the vibe.
Song Box outside the Seagate Hotel is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
dogleg are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
The session is a part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the heading above for more details.
Mark Welbourn and Friends at St Mary's Hall is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Lauren Calcourt is performing with Russell Bave at the Appledore Gallery on Market Street 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.
Song Bird Anna at the Blue Lights Hall is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Tunes in the Temple is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Davanya at the Seagate Hotel is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Bushpig are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Tunes in the Temple is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Jon Amor Trio is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
Simon Boswell at the Beaver is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
dogleg at the Seagate is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link 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.
This session is a part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the heading above for more details.
Appledore Ceilidh Band are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Marmalade Club is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Steve Ruffé's Acoustic Session is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the image above for more details.
Out Front - presented by North Devon Jazz Club - is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the image above for more details.
Acoustic folk session every Tuesday night at the Champ, run by the indefatigable Russell. All welcome. Check out the Facebook page - facebook.com/tuesdaynightfolksessionatthechampappledore.
The Appledore Ceilidh Band play on the first Wednesday of every month at the Seagate Hotel on the Quay. Led by Sophie Randles-Dunkley, the talented band will play a delectable choice of jigs and reels. Originally formed to run a proper ceilidh at the Appledore Music Festival, they have become a much-loved feature of the 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.
Appledore's own sea shanty ensemble, the Applecorers, are poerforming at the Maritime Museum. 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 warm your heart. This concert 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 ...
The Royal North Devon Golf Club is hosting the Beached Boys - a tribute to the Beach Boys. All the greatest hits from the sound of surf. Tickets can be purchased by calling the club on 01236 473817. The ticket price is £30, which includes a two-course meal. Call the Royal North Devon Golf Club Read More ...
Taking place in the gardens of the renowned Guillemot in Westward Ho!, this is a true Mod delight. Across August Bank Holiday Weekend, a stack of mod and ska bands will bring the sounds of the mod era to the North Devon coast. To cement the festival's credentials, the sea front will be chocka with Read More ...
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 warm your heart. This is an Appledore Read More ...