Clear Waters Deep with Jim Crawford
2025-12-31 20:45 - 23:59 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 time is guaranteed.

Mike Outram with Strange News - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2026-01-05 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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, and Laura Rossi, appearing on over a hundred and fifty recordings across jazz, contemporary, and progressive music. He teaches at the Royal Academy of Music, Trinity Laban, and The Guildhall, London.
Mike was due to play with saxophonist Steve Buckley. Unfortunately Steve had to withdraw due to illness so Mike is leading the band.
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

An Evening with Nick Parker
2026-01-09 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | St Mary’s Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
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 have been featured on BBC Radio 6 Music among many other radio stations. Nick is a regular at UK festivals including Beautiful Days.
Nick’s songs are often tongue-in-cheek and cheerful, and on the rare occasion when fun IS poked (usually at himself) it is always with a wry smile and an element of satire. The audience are often encouraged to be a part of the show, from holding up lyrics or creating sound effects, to providing basslines or collectively being Nick’s duet partner.
Nick often plays with his band ‘Nick Parker and the False Alarms’ which is a folky/rocky/country affair using guitars, fiddle, pedal steel, banjo, mandolin, cornet, accordion, keys, whistles, pipes, bass and drums.

Yazzy
2026-01-17 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 by visting Yazzy’s web site.

John Walter Quartet - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2026-01-19 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 will be a mix of material, including numbers by Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Bill Evans and Thelonious Monk.
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

Cole
2026-01-24 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Come see Cole play chilled acoustic funk blues, soul and rock covers such as Foo Fighters, Radiohead and many more!

The Hoodoos
2026-01-24 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 with the biggest heart in Appledore.

Unrivaled Band
2026-01-30 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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.

Davanya
2026-01-31 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 see them Saturday night at the Champ, the best pub in Appledore and surrounding areas.

Simon Boswell
2026-01-31 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Simon plays covers from Oasis, Bob Marley, the Killers and many more. Come along and join in the fun.

QOW Trio - North Devon Jazz Club
2026-02-02 20:30 - 23:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 got together through their mutual love of Sonny Rollins’ classic piano-less trios of the 1950s but soon found themselves expanding their repertoire to explore the rich and varied territory laid out by the great tradition of big-toned tenor players over the generations, from Lester Young to Dewey Redman to Seamus Blake and Walter Smith III.
Spike Wells was 22 when the great saxophonist Tubby Hayes chose him as his drummer, and he played with him until his death in 1973. Later, Spike was part of the Ronnie Scott’s house band and backed Stan Getz and Roland Kirk, among many others. Bass player Eddie Myers describes Spike’s playing as “so free and fearless. Telepathically responsive, completely musical and … the embodiment of swing”.
Eddie praises the other fellow band member, saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan, as “a complete musician, a master technician on his instrument”.
To quote All About Jazz “The trio keep everything loose and fun, while keeping the quality of their exchanges and energy levels at a high pitch. Their fluency in melding tradition-grounded language with contemporary jazz, together with sparkling spontaneity, keeps the entertainment standard high.” The Jazz Mann says “The level of interaction between the three musicians involved in this fluid, chordless instrumental line up is exceptional.”
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The gig is at 8:30 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.
For a meal booking phone The Beaver on 01237 474822.

Lionstar
2026-02-07 20:00 - 23:00 UTC | St Mary’s Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
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 and influences, mixing classic Reggae, with Dub, Rock, Ska & World, with hypnotic heavy bass lines to rocking lead guitars,on top of tight driving drum rhythms, Positive vibrations all the way…
Lionstar have supported the likes of UB40, Aswad, Soul II Soul, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Bad Manners plus many more.
Tickets £11 in advance including booking fee from Music Glue, or £14 on the door. DJ set before and after the live performance.

Emmanuel Segun
2026-02-14 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 jazz, funk, pop, and music from all over Africa.
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.

Nothing But Treble
2026-02-14 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
A Valentine’s day special at the Beaver with Nothing But Treble.
Nothing But Treble are an acoustic band with a focus on three part harmony based in North Devon. Check out their Facebook page for more info.

Sarah Harris - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2026-02-16 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
SOULFUL SINGER AT THE BEAVER
Singer Sarah Harris will be next up at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore. Appearing on 16th February Sarah Harris will be joined by Drummer Ronnie Jones, pianist Will Butterworth and bassist Marcus Vergette to form the Sarah Harris Quartet.
After a successful performing career in Brighton, including being a regular on the Brighton jazz scene, Sarah moved to South Devon and is now making her mark in the south west. Sarah has also worked with nationally-recognised groups such as Urban Voices Collective and The Dap Kings (backing Amy Winehouse and Sharon Jones). Sarah is Influenced by, among others, Jeﬀ Buckley, Etta James,Carmen McRae and Aretha Franklin and she brings a fresh and soulful approach to jazz.
Pianist Will Butterworth has worked with many of the UK’s finest musicians, has played on many albums as a side man and released five albums which have achieved critical acclaim. To quote All About Jazz Butterworth is ‘a musician of flair, intelligence and a huge technical facility.’.
Drummer Ronnie Jones has established a reputation as a highly original, inventive drummer.
As well as his trio and quartet he plays in pianist John Horler’s Celebrating Bill Evans’ Trio which recently played three sold-out shows at Ronnie Scott’s Club.
The fine bass player Marcus Vergette is a stalwart of the south-west jazz scene. He is also a distinguished sculptor, having contributed the Time and Tide bell which is situated on the Churchfield’s slip in Appledore.
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

Jacob Terry
2026-02-21 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Jacob Terry plays a raw acoustic sound with an alternative spin. And he’s coming to the Beaver. Find out more about the man on his Facebook page.

Rescue Remedy
2026-02-21 20:45 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.

Quirk
2026-02-28 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Three lads and a lass from the shire playing some quirky tunes.
Check out Quirk’s Facebook page for more info.

Harry Dowell Quartet - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2026-03-02 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
TRIBUTE TO ‘TRANE
The Harry Dowell Quartet will be at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 2nd March to perform a tribute to the great saxophonist John Coltrane, marking what in 2026 would have been Coltrane’s hundredth year.
Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career John Coltrane went on to pioneer the use of modes and was highly influential in the development of jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk. Over the course of his career, Coltrane’s music took on an increasingly spiritual dimension, as exemplified on his most acclaimed album A Love Supreme.
Exeter-based saxophonist Harry Dowell took up flute at an early age and then changed to saxophone in his teens. He now concentrates on playing tenor and soprano saxophones and at the gig the quartet will explore the key compositions from the various periods of John Coltrane’s dynamic career.
Joining Harry will be pianist Tom Ball, bassist Kevin Sanders and drummer Josh Rose. 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

The Cabin Girls
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | St Mary’s Church, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
The Cabin Girls sing songs of the sea and songs of North Devon. They are Celia Merrill and Sharon Critchlow, ladies who love the Devon landscape and seascape, who sing because it gives joy.
Through images, original poems and songs of the sea they will take you on a journey from Lundy to Appledore, Bideford and Northam, bringing to life the sights and sounds of the glorious North Devon landscape and seascape. There will be an interval when refreshments will be available. Held in association with Discover Your Bounce Publishing, Celia’s poetry collection, The Shout – An Appledore Anthology, a fundraiser for the RNLI Appledore crew fund, will be available for purchase on the night.
Tickets cost £10, include a glass of wine or a soft drink on arrival. Click here to purchase tickets. This event is kindly sponsored by The Coffee Cabin. Note that this event takes place in St Mary’s Church, not in the adjacent church hall where there is another event starting at 8:30, should you wish to continue the musicality.

Mr Tea and the Minions
2026-03-07 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | St Mary’s Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
The Minions seamlessly weave Balkan Beats with ska, dub and swing to create a bouncing set. It’s impossible not to get involved.” – The Independent
Their raucous Ska Folk blended with full-fat Balkan beats and a squeeze of tangy Dub has made them party-starting festival favourites – and has inspired frenzied dancing all over the UK (and on a number of forays into continental Europe), with almost 100 festival appearances including Glastonbury, Boomtown, WOMAD, Secret Garden Party, Shambala, Belladrum, Wilderness, Nozstock, and Goulash Disko, to name just a few.
Support from Beckon the Wyrd.
Tickets are £15 in advance plus booking fee, from Free of Tigers Events

Saint Senara
2026-03-13 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Saint Senara are coming for the first time to the Champ. They are an award-winning duo who sing ethereal harmonies, a mix of dirty blues, southern gothic Americana, dark country and folk. Spellbinding lyricsand a big sound for two people, a guitar and a tambourine. UK Country Music Awards Duo of the Year finalist 2025
Find out more at facebook.com/saintsenaraband

Steve Buckley Quartet - North Devon Jazz Club
2026-03-16 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
SUPERB SAXOPHONIST AT THE BEAVER
A quartet led by superb saxophonist/clarinetist Steve Buckley, will perform at North Devon Jazz Club in the Beaver, Appledore on 16 March.
An influential figure on the UK jazz scene, Steve was a founder member of the pioneer bands Loose Tubes and Big Air. His travels in African countries and elsewhere have strongly influenced his music, particularly through his membership of the Pan African Orchestra and Latin American bands, and these influences will be strongly in evidence at The Beaver gig.
Also featuring in the band will be the talented pianist Will Butterworth. The fine rhythm team will be Marcus Vergette on bass and Jem Fatna on drums.
Now living in Devon Steve has continued with projects, including playing with the legendary South African pianist Tete Mbambisa and with a re-united Loose Tubes.
The gig 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.
The Beaver gig starts at 8.30 pm. For a meal booking phone 01237 474822.

Marsh & the Reluctant Friends
2026-03-21 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Marsh and the Reluctant Friends are putting on a special show at the Champ on 21 March. Marsh will be joined by the suitably Reluctant Dave Rogers, Dave “Shep” Shepherd, Sophie Smiles, John Wade and Jo Grant. Expect a special guest or two during the evening.
To hear Marsh’s music and learn more about the amazing man, visit marshsongs.com

Tides
2026-03-27 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
Tides are a fabulous local band with two female voices. The band are Jenny Gavin – vocals and acoustic guitar, Rob Abram – vocals and electric guitar , Mick Pledge – bass, James Hulbert – drums and Ali Day – vocals. Tides play a range of covers with harmonies.

Sam Dowden
2026-03-28 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Sam Dowden is a much loved local musician. He’s famous for his loop pedal skills which may be why Ed Sheeran is one of the many artists he covers while playing guitar (and loop pedal). He’s a regular at the Beaver and pulls in a friendly crowd.
To hear him perform, including his new EP Checking, visit his website at www.samdowdenmusic.com.

Ruby Darbyshire
2026-03-29 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
Ruby Darbyshire is coming to the Royal. 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

Appledore Ceilidh Band - Appledore Pride
2026-03-29 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | St Mary’s Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
The Appledore Ceilidh Band formed specially for the 2024 Appledore Music Festval. They were the highlight of the festival, with an unforgettable shindig at St Mary’s Hall. Since then they have gone from strength to strength.
They are back for a proper ceilidh at St Mary’s Hall in aid of Appledore Pride. Tickets are £10 in advance or £15 with an optional contribution to Pride. All welcome including LGBTQ+. Tickets can be purchased here.
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The Appledore Ceilidh Band will lead you step-by-step through a fun and frenetic evening of family-friendly dancing and frivolity. The caller, Sophie Randles-Dunkley, is a popular local musician who has organised many a ceilidh. A talented Celtic band will be providing the jigs and reels. All are welcome.
No experience or innate dancing ability is required. The evening is guaranteed to be a hoot. For the ceilidh virgins amongst us, a ceilidh involves the caller explaining a sequence of dance moves to a group of people who then dance along to the live music. Wonderful stuff!

Bushpig
2026-04-03 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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, Beats Blofeld on sticks and Jaggs on trombone. Bluesy shuffles, soulful grooves, caps and whiskers. If you want to know more, come along to the Champ and let your ears enjoy the groove.

Bad Flowers
2026-04-04 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
Bad Flowers do rock covers with a strong dose of 90’s grunge. If you enjoy Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Rage against the Machine or even the Red Hot Chilli Peppers (and we at Appledore Music do like the Chilli Peppers) you won’t be disappointed.
