Appledore Music

Champ Charity Music Day
2025-09-21 14:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
The Champ is hosting a Charity Music Day, in aid of the Fern Centre which supports cancer sufferers in North Devon.
The music day has been organised by Russell Bave and features some of Appledore’s finest musicians. It runs from 2pm to 11pm.
The full schedule is:

2:00pm Fern Centre Band
2:30pm Songbird Anna
3:00pm Bernie and Kitty
3:30pm Phoebe Bridges
4:00pm Joe Raynes (keyboard player from Clear Waters Deep)
4:30pm Sophie Smiles
5:00pm Vidris Coda
6:00pm Hoodoos
7:00pm Chaingang Holler – see their Facebook page for more info
8:00pm Mislaid Grenade
9:00pm Clear Waters Deep
10:00pm Bushpig

There will be a collection for the Fern Centre. Additionally the Champ has generously offered to give them 50% of takings – well done Champ! To learn more about the Fern Centre and its work, visit the Fern Centre web site.

Bright Lights Collective
2025-09-22 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 web site here.

Adam Cumbers
2025-09-26 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Adam Cumbers performs at the Beaver with his acoustic originals and covers. A night of great music and good vibes awaits.

Neil Sadler Band
2025-09-27 20:45 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.
The band is coming to the Champ on 27 September.

Liane Carroll - presented by the North Devon Jazz Club
2025-09-29 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 Magazine as possessing ‘ that rare ability to meld effortless, often transcendent, vocal and piano technique, with heart stopping emotion and soul bearing power’.
Accompanying herself in a rollicking, bluesy piano style Liane has enthralled audiences at Ronnie Scott’s Club, Pizza Express, Glastonbury Festival, the Proms and many other venues in the UK and abroad.
Liane will be joined by her husband Roger Carey who is bass guitarist with Steeleye Span.
The gig starts at 8:30pm 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.

Westerly 5 or 6
2025-10-03 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 and Alisa – alto sax. Find out more at their Facebook page.

The Hoodoo Man
2025-10-04 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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.

Rescue Remedy
2025-10-10 20:45 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Cabin, 12 South Street, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8HE, United Kingdom
Rescue Remedy are back to liven up Saturday night at the Beaver 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.

Electric Swing Circus
2025-10-11 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
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 pulsing, danceable electronics.
Find out more about the band at the ESO website. Purchase tickets via Free of Tiger Events website – £19.25 inc booking fee.

Maddie Jane Warren
2025-10-11 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 on her Facebook page.

Tommaso Starace - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2025-10-13 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 voices, it sings of gaiety”’ while the Oxford Times commented “‘Anyone who has experienced a glissando of language on the streets of Italy will understand the utter exuberance with which Italian-born Starace attacks and runs with the language of music.”
Tommaso has worked with many top UK, Italian and US jazz musicians, including Billy Cobham and Dave Liebman. Following his love of film and photography he has worked with film composer Dario Marianelli to record music for a TV production of This Little Life and recorded an album interpreting the photographs of Italian photographer Gianni Berengo Gardin. To extend his talents, Tommaso has recorded Bach’s Cello Suites on soprano saxophone in six UK churches.
Joining Tommaso will be Martin Jenkins on Hammond organ and Pip Harborn on drums and they will play a programme of standards and contemporary jazz.
The gig starts at 8:30pm and is hosted by the North Devon Jazz Club. Thank you NDJC. There is no entrance fee, however a collection is taken for the band. For a meal booking please phone The Beaver on 01237 474822

Applecorers Shanty - Songs of the Sea
2025-10-14 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
On the second Tuesday of each 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 and warm your heart.

Fairweather Friends
2025-10-25 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
North Devon based band playing a mix of original and cover tunes with Big Al, Sam, Ben and John.

Wren Music Presents: Shore To Shore
2025-10-30 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
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 much of this music was rooted in Devon folk songs.
The folk singer, songwriter and musician Jim Payne direct from Newfoundland is playing around Devon in a series of four ‘Shore to Shore’ folk concerts, including Appledore on 30 October, presented by Wren Music
As well as being one of the province’s most prolific songwriters, Jim is also a leading performer, collector and producer of traditional Newfoundland music. Jim will be joined by our very own Marilyn Tucker and Paul Wilson to present a concert exploring the links between Devon and Newfoundland. Expect hearty choruses, stomping tunes, poignant ballads and a whole lot of history – and probably some display dancing! Instruments will include 4-stop melodeon, guitars, accordions and tambourine. The concerts are in Appledore, Teignmouth, Barnstaple, and Crediton, with an additional short appearance at the Wren Folk Club in Okehampton. Thank you to the Devonshire Association and National Lottery Heritage Fund for supporting the gigs in Appledore and Barnstaple.
Devon and Newfoundland Songs from Jim Payne with Marilyn Tucker and Paul Wilson
Click here to purchase tickets from the official seller, Eventbrite.

Eddie Gripper Ft. Alex Clarke - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2025-11-03 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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, with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Simon Spillett’s Big Band and the Ronnie Scott Jazz Orchestra as well as touring with her own quartet.
Pianist Eddie Gripper has received glowing reviews for his playing and compositions. He came to prominence with his superb album Home which was praised for its thoughtful and melodic compositions. To quote the Jazzwise review ‘In its maturity of approach and deftness of execution Home is a significant achievement by any standards.’
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

Howl Quartet - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2025-11-10 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 band’s album Airglow UK Vibe called it a “diverse, dynamic and richly rewarding listen’ and stated that ‘Airglow is a great example of how jazz in the 21st century is well and truly alive and kicking” while Jazzwise wrote “Often beguiling…an assured statement of identity from a band that has very much found its feet.”

Tides
2025-11-21 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 and Diana souvenirs.

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

Applecorers Shanty and food drive
2025-11-27 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
On the fourth Thursday of each month 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 a food drive. There will be a collection of food donations for the Northern Devon food bank. Thanks to Kaye for organising the collection. If you can, please bring along some of the urgently-needed items listed below:

Tinned Vegetables
Tinned Fruit
Corned Beef
Long Life Juice
Ham & Chopped Pork
Tinned Custard
Sponge Puddings
Instant Coffee
Snack Bars
Jam
Biscuits

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.

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.

Jim Crawford’s Blues Night
2025-12-03 20:45 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.

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

Applecorers Shanty - Songs of the Sea
2025-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | North Devon Maritime Museum, 5 Odun Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PT, United Kingdom
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 is taking place during the Appledore Book Festival.

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.

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!

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.

Jim Crawford’s Blues Night
2025-12-17 20:45 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.

Richard Malfait's open mic night
2025-12-18 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.

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.
