What's on in Appledore Bideford area. Live music events
Italian Saxophonist Joins Top UK Pianist Italian saxophonist Roberto Manzin will join a trio led by top UK pianist Jonathan Gee at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 14th April. With a technique described by Time Out as ‘scorching’ Manzin has received rave reviews for his playing. Jazzwise Magazine recommended him as Read More ...
Old Time Sailors come to Appledore for a raucous night of sea shanties at St Mary's Hall. These seafaring lads and lasses will be singing their hearts out and quite possibly getting legless too. Admission £18 advance plus booking fee, £22 on the door. A bar will be available. This event is in St Mary's 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 ...
Bailjumpers at the Royal - pop, rock, soul, funk, punk and a touch of R&B
Half man, half wood - at the Beaver. But seriously, we don't know much about Halfwood but we do know that Martin Barnes is a member and they're from North Devon and here's a link to more on Facebook.
Bad Flowers at the Royal. An exciting new project delivering the finest tribute to all things 90's rock.
Mislaid Grenade make a welcome return to the Beaver, Appledore. You can find out more about this acoustic rock covers band from North Devon at their Facebook page.
MILES DAVIS TRIBUTE AT BEAVER American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis became one of the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz. Pioneering the bebop style alongside Charlie Parker, Davis went on to record the most popular jazz record of all time, Kind of Blue, and continued being an artistic innovator throughout his Read More ...
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 ...
Feelgood Inc feature the songs of Dr Feelgood, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and more.
David Smale is a Barnstaple-based musician who is coming to the Beaver with his band, playing a range of heartfelt self-penned songs that have a beat you can dance to. Listen to him at his Bandcamp site.
MULTI-AWARD WINNING GUITARIST AT THE BEAVER On 12 May top guitarist Jim Mullen will bring his organ trio to North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore to perform a programme of originals and carefully crafted jazz standards in a groove-influenced hard-bop style which Jim describes as a mixture of ‘tradition and transition’. To quote Read More ...
on Amor Trio is an original blues/funk/rock band. Their members are JON AMOR - Guitar & Vocals TOM GILKES - Drums JERRY SOFFE - Bass They're currently on a massive tour of the south and south west from their Devizes base. Listen to them and find out more at their Bandcamp page.
Saije is an Australian folk duo whose original songs blend enchanting melodies with graceful lyricism. The pair captivate with their full-bodied sound enriched from their travels around the globe. Saije toured their latest release Kindred (2019) throughout Australia and Canada in early-2020 and are now visiting Appledore on their 2025 European tour. The evening promises 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 Royal while you can!
Jacob Terry plays a raw acoustic sound with an alternative spin. And he's coming to the Royal. Find out more about the man on his Facebook page.
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 ...
MASTER SAXOPHONIST AT THE BEAVER Blistering, award-winning saxophonist Simon Spillett will perform a gig at North Devon Jazz Club at The Beaver, Appledore on 26 May. Dubbed ‘extraordinarily talented’ by Jazzwise Magazine, Spillett displays (in the words of Jazz UK magazine) an ‘instrumental facility and creative fecundity’ in his playing, while Observer jazz critic Dave Read More ...
Lauren Calcourt is performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Song Box outside the Seagate Hotel is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
dogleg are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Steve Ruffé is performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Vidris Coda are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Bushpig are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Mary and the Medics are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
The Mishmash band are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Neil Sadler Band are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Champ Music Day is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the picture above for more details.
Tunes in the Temple is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the event name above for more details.
Calypso Jack are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Clear Waters Deep are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
The Liquidators are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Far From The Delta are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
The Introducing Stage at the Champ is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.
The session is a part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the image above for more details.
Every Sunday the Seagate holds a quiz hosted by Jamie. On Sunday 1 June it will be a special festival music quiz. You will need your wits about you and some music knowledge to have a chance of winning. No prior knowledge of the Appledore Music Festival is required. It's fun for everyone. £2 per Read More ...
Appledore Ceilidh Band are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Marmalade Club is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Gypfunk are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Steve Ruffé Acoustic Session is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the image above for more details.