What's on in Appledore Bideford area. Live music events
Bright Lights Collective are a mainly acoustic pop band from North Devon combining acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion and close harmonies. The band members are Iain Springate – electric and acoustic guitars and vocals, Merry Springate – piano, Hammond organ, synth, percussion and vocals and Ant Parker – bass and vocals. Check out the band's Read More ...
Adam Cumbers performs at the Beaver with his acoustic originals and covers. A night of great music and good vibes awaits.
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 ...
AWARD-WINNING JAZZ SINGER AT BEAVER Award-winning jazz singer/pianist Liane Carroll makes an annual visit to the The Beaver, Appledore on 29 September. Voted several times as the UK’s best jazz vocalist Liane sings every song as though she owns it. She has been described as ‘deeply soulful, wonderfully honest’ by The Times, and by Jazzwise Read More ...
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 - guitar; Steve - flute, sax; David ("Shep") - bass Read More ...
The Hoodoo Man is Ian Kevern. Playing chilled acoustic tunes on guitar and harmonica, Ian has wowed audiences as faraway as Woolacombe. Unmissable! For more info check out Ian's Facebook page.
The Electric Swing Circus return to Appledore after their highly energetic 'electro swing' has been toured all over Europe. This six piece band from Birmingham are massive crowd-pleasers. Electric Swing Circus bring the 1920s to the 2020s with their innovative brand of escapist pop and electro swing. Expect soaring pop vocals, intricate jazz instrumentation and Read More ...
Maddie Jane Warren is a 27 year old singer/songwriter from North Devon who plays her own country music songs and covers. She has released 2 EP's and two studio albums and her song writing has taken her across the world from Glastonbury to Louisiana. You can listen to Maddie's songs and learn more about Maddie Read More ...
JOYFUL JAZZER AT BEAVER Italian alto and soprano sax player, Tommaso Starace, makes a welcome return with his trio to North Devon Jazz Club at The Beaver, Appledore on 13 October. Tommaso has a sparkling, joyful approach to his music, a characteristic identified by Italian critic Vittorio Franchini, writing that "his sax is filled with Read More ...
North Devon based band playing a mix of original and cover tunes with Big Al, Sam, Ben and John.
In the 19th century, many people based in Appledore emigrated to Newfoundland, setting up communities that fished cod and built ships from the plentiful timber. Shipping companies offered cheap passage from North Devon and the prospects were better than staying behind. Music played a large part in those rugged communities that formed in Newfoundland, and Read More ...
GRIPPING JAZZ AT THE BEAVER Award-winning saxophonist Alex Clarke joins up-and-coming pianist Eddie Gripper with his trio at North Devon Jazz in The Beaver on 3 November. Alex was winner at the age of twenty of the Rising Star category in the British Jazz Awards and has since pursued a career working with top musicians, Read More ...
Taking its name and inspiration from an Alan Ginsberg poem entitled Howl, the Howl Quartet will play a gig at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver Appledore on 10th November. Formed in 2017 and led by the saxophonists Harry Brunt and Dan Smith the quartet emphasises storytelling through melodic composition and improvisation. Reviewing the Read More ...
We at Appledore Music haven't found out much about the Tides. What we know is there coming to Appledore - the Champ no less. Check them out. They are likely to be very good indeed, and if not, just come along and enjoy the Champ's fine selection of ale and rum, ciders, lagers and Charles Read More ...
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. Read More ...
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.
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 Read More ...
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 Read More ...
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. Read More ...
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!
Pete Robinson is a funk and soul DJ and he's coming to the Champ. Check out Pete's Facebook page for more info.
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 Read More ...
The Christmas Ceilidh is presented by the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the event name above for more details.
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.
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
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 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 Read More ...
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.
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, Read More ...
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 Read More ...
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 Read More ...
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 Read More ...
Come see Cole play chilled acoustic funk blues, soul and rock covers such as Foo Fighters, Radiohead and many more!
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 ...
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.
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 Read More ...
Simon plays covers from Oasis, Bob Marley, the Killers and many more. Come along and join in the fun.
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 Read More ...
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 Read More ...
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 Read More ...