What's on in Appledore Bideford area. Live music events
Small Town Jones is Jim Jones,making expansive music about intimate moments. Americana in his bones and storytelling at his heart. His music carries the acoustic grit of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, the rustic spirit of The Band, and the lyrical wander of Bob Dylan, but his songs are shaped by home — small towns, quiet roads, Read More ...
Josh Beer is a proper country singer/guitarist who looks the part, channeling country greats and singing a mix of his own songs and covers. He hails from North Devon but must have some Tennessee roots somewhere along the line. Check out his music at linktr.ee/joshbeer
The Greater Good started in 2022 as a duo with Charmain Lovett on vocals and Dave Stacey on guitar playing great quality covers to audiences of all ages and tastes. After two years they expanded to also be able to offer “The Greater Good Band” by bringing in their talented friends, Richard Lancaster on drums Read More ...
Punk and new wave classics with the Clashhnikovs. Free entry!
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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 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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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. High Energy covers/originals band based in North Devon performing a wide range of genres primarily from 60's 70's 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. This is an Appledore Music 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 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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
On the second Tuesday of every other month Appledore's own sea shanty ensemble, the Applecorers, perform at the Beaver. 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 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 ...
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. The evening is also Read More ...