What's on in Appledore Bideford area. Live music events
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 ...
Mark2 return to the Royal. Following the gig there recently, Mark2 will be at The Royal again with two special guests. The line up is Mark Welbourn on vocals, Mark Barnett on keys, Dylan Smith on guitar and Malcolm Coates on bass. It promises to be a Saturday night thriller.
For a fine Saturday night's entertainment accompanied, should you so choose, by delicious food and refreshing refreshments, come and see Vidris Coda. They're playing at the Beaver Inn with their stunning mix of popular songs from the 60s onwards. Should be a great night performed with their usual panache.
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 ...
Craig Milverton makes a welcome return to the Beaver this November, with his tribute to Oscar Peterson. Craig is an accomplished jazz pianist based in Extxeter who has played with some of Britain's finest jazz musicians and has recorded extensively. The US jazz magazine Cadence wrote of him “A hard swinging pianist whose chops certainly Read More ...
Gypfunk are a four piece who play Parisian café culture tunes, with a soupçon of influence from further east. Think Jacques Brel tinged with klezmer. Feast your ears for an evening of the finest French-influenced chansons. With Richard Malfait and Dayle "Moustache" Helsby. Find more information about Gypfunk here and on the Gypfunk website, including Read More ...
The Royal North Devon Golf Club is hosting a cabaret evening with the totally amazing Liza Baker. Liza has been a contestant on the Voice and hails from the same home town as Tom Jones. She will be performing hits from Tina Turner and Whitney Houston at this cabaret evening, including dinner and dancing. Tickets Read More ...
A 'one-off' night of superb entertainment as local bass player from The Dambuskers, Mick Pledge and friends take to the stage playing an eclectic set of classic songs, plus some special guests and a couple of local legends will also be appearing onstage to 'rock out' for one night only. This is 'the gig of Read More ...
Lighten up the Monday blues by seeing Harry Wallace at the Beaver Inn. Devon born and bred, singer songwriter Harry Wallace plays acoustic blues/rock with a mix of originals and covers. Enjoy a pint of the finest selection of beers in Appledore while you're at it.
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.
The Neil Burns Quintet play a selection of Blue Note gems and originals. Loads of tunes from the Blue Note years, also other great swinging grooves plus an original or two. Neil Burns uis a fine jazz guitarist and will be joined on the front line by top-class trumpeter Steve Waterman and excellent saxophonist Terry Read More ...
Jim Crawford, a truly great guitarist in many people's eyes, is making a rare appearance at the Bideford Folk Club. It promises to be a fun-filled evening of the finest blues and folk. To give you a better idea of what's in store, here is what the Folk Club folk said about the man: Jim Read More ...
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 ...
Come see Cole play chilled acoustic funk blues, soul and rock covers such as Foo Fighters, Radiohead and many 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.
This festive season is going to be celebrated at The Beaver in style with the Martin Dale Quartet. Saxophonist Martin Dale, a regular visitor to the North Devon Jazz Club, will give popular Christmas music the full jazz treatment. Martin always delights with his clear-toned style and fluent improvisation. As a busy musician he has Read More ...
Lighten up the Monday blues by seeing Harry Wallace at the Beaver Inn. Devon born and bred, singer songwriter Harry Wallace plays acoustic blues/rock with a mix of originals and covers. Enjoy a pint of the finest selection of beers in Appledore while you're at it.
Dr No is back at the Champ for a pre-Christmas night of vinyl at the Champ. This amazing DJ has a sixth sense of what to play to get the house up on its feet and swaying to the beat. Even people who sit at the bar grouchily all night have been known to get Read More ...
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.
The Champ's house band, Clear Waters Deep, return for New Year's Eve mayhem at the finset drinking house this side of Gunner's Corner. See in 2024 with a night of fantastic music. Upbeat and soulful music from a 7-piece band playing covers from Billie Holliday to Daft Punk, with a pinch of Motown and a Read More ...
The joyful sounds of South African township jazz can be heard at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on Monday 8th January when South African-born pianist Philip Clouts brings his Sunsplash Quartet to play the gig. The band will perform a programme which features music from the greats of South Africa including Abdullah Read More ...
Fool Custardy are an acoustic trio from Barnstaple. They play a wide range of covers. Judging by the selection available on their Facebook page, they have excellent taste. Those songs, by the way, are Stereophonic's Dakota, Chris Stapleton's Tennessee Whiskey and U2's With or Without You. Catch them at the Beaver while you can!
The incredibly talented fiddle player Eve Parker is playing at the Beaver on Monday evening. The performance will be enjoyed by family and friends, not least because she lives in Appledore and works part time at the Beaver to boot. In fact her dad, Ant, will be accompanying her on guitar. Come along and have Read More ...
Jim Crawford is one of the best-known musicians in the Appledore area. Originally from Lancashire, he now resides in the heart of Appledore. Despite his great skill on the guitar, he is a humble man who loves fishing with his dog for company. He has toured much of Europe and the States captivating audiences with Read More ...
Waine Downing from Lo-Fi plays the Beaver. He was famed in Lo-Fi for his rough/grungy vocals as well as his skillful guitar playing. Solo he nails it.
Michel Padrón, a trumpet player and trombonist, formed the Jim Blomfield and Michel Padrón Quintet with Jim Blomfield, an accomplished jazz and Latin pianist. The quintet play original Afro-Cuban-influenced songs plus covers. They play regularly around their Bristol base and they are venturing further afield, in the depths of winter, to thrill Appledore's discerning jazz Read More ...
On the first Thursday of every month, the Champ holds an open mic night for songwriters to come along and showcase their original music, hosted by Marsh (Paul) of Marsh and the Reluctant Friends fame. The event is held in the round in the most iconic pub in Appledore. Each session brings an eclectic and Read More ...
Mislaid Grenade make a welcome return to Appledore. You can find out more about this acoustic rock covers band from North Devon at their Facebook page.
Exeter-based singer Annika Skoogh will be celebrating her personal favourites in the realm of female jazz singers and will perform songs by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Anita O’Day, Carmen McRae and other legendary vocalists. She will be joined by top pianist Craig Milverton with his trio. Annika has played at some of the biggest UK Read More ...
Tom Cooper is an experienced musician based in Devon. He plays covers of classics from the Kooks, the Beatles and many more on his acoustic guitar, and he plays and sings beautifully. Check out his website at www.tomcoopermusic.com.
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, Read More ...
The Royal North Devon Golf Club is hosting a restaurant night featuring special guest Tamsin Ball. There will be a wide choice of starters, mains and dessert. Tickets for this event should be purchased in advance by calling the club on 01237 473817.
Al Swainger is the resident bassist of the Blue Vanguard Trio in Exeter and also gigs with his quartet Pointless Beauty. He has recorded several albums and plays regularly at jazz festivals and major venues. As well as Al on bass, the quartet consists of Gary Alesbrook onTrumpet & Flugel, Gary Bamford on keyboard and Read More ...
Mad Dog McCrea are veteran performers in and around Appledore, and February marks a welcome return of this bonkers five piece band. Heavily influenced by celtic rock and folk and moonshine whisky, they are as entertaining as they are energetic. Support from The Duskies. Find out more at Mad Dog's web site - www.maddogmcrea.co.uk. Tickets Read More ...
Tom Cooper is an experienced musician based in Devon. He plays covers of classics from the Kooks, the Beatles and many more on his acoustic guitar, and he plays and sings beautifully. Check out his website at www.tomcoopermusic.com.
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.
On Saturday 2nd March, there is a night of live music in The Beaver Inn at 8.30pm with The MishMash Band. The band has been put together specially for the gig and consists of some of North Devon's finest musicians. The band will play rock classics plus a healthy dose of ska and reggae. th Read More ...
Singer Sara Colman and pianist Rebecca Nash will perform at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver in Appledore on 4 March with a collection of new songs and arrangements developed together during lockdown in 2020, celebrating the joy of musical partnership, friendship and collaboration. They will be supported by the fine bass player, Henrik Read More ...
Blue Shed Band are a covers band from North Devon with a strong local following and a wide range of tunes. Find out more at their Facebook page. See them Saturday night at the Beaver.
Russell plays the Beaver with his soulful acoustic folk. This solo gig will be a mixture of old and new songs, and promises to be the best thing happening in West Appledore. All welcome! And let's not forget the fine food and drink to be had at this lovely quayside pub. Appledore is so lucky.