Appledore Music

Quo Fish
2024-04-11 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
London-based Pearl Fish and Rob Quo are two talented singer songriters performing as Quo Fish. They are visiting Appledore, North Devon as part of their spring 2024 tour.
The Champ is honoured to have such a talented duo perform on their fabled north stage.
Pearl Fish is an intimate and warm musician. Her sound, honed from playing with the finest musicians, is simultaneously melancholic and full of hope. She is reminiscent, at times, of Suzanne Vega.
Rob Quo’s contemporary folk songwriting is emotive and humorous in equal measure, touching on the human experience with lyrical grace and a melodic simplicity which is uniquely his own.
Give them a huge welcome to the Champ on Thursday 11 April.

The Jazz Defenders - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2024-04-01 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
The Jazz Defenders are a band committed to defending the legacy of such classic hard bop jazz greats as Horace Silver, Lee Morgan and Art Blakey will be next up at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on Monday 1 April.
Combining solid grooves and catchy horn lines with a collaborative and comprehensive sound, fusing soul, jazz, hip hop, soundtrack and groove into a masterful union, the band leaves audiences mesmerised. The result is an enthrallingly unique sound that is as danceable as it is listenable, described by Jamie Cullum as ‘absolutely storming’.
Led by top-flight pianist George Cooper the band will also include some of the UK’s finest players. The line up will be Jake McMurchie (tenor sax), Nick Malcolm (trumpet), Ian Matthews (drums), Will Harris (bass) and George Cooper (piano/keyboards).
The gig 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

Tom Jones Tribute
2024-03-23 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Royal North Devon Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1HD, United Kingdom
The Royal North Devon Golf Club is hosting a Tom Jones tribute concert featuring Dean Jones with the Unusuals Band. Tickets are £30 including dinner and are selling fast. Dinner is served at 7:30pm.
To book your table, call the club on 01237 473817.

Emily Francis Trio - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2024-03-18 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
The Emily Francis Trio is one of the hottest acts on the UK jazz scene.
Comprising Emily Francis on piano/keys, bassist Trevor Boxall, and drummer Jamie Murray, the band’s music reflects an eclectic mix of late 60s/70s electronic jazz, progressive rock and pop, Scandinavian jazz, and artists from the current New York scene.
Find out more about Emily Francis and her trio at emilyfrancistrio.com
The gig 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

Blue Shed Band
2024-03-09 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Blue Shed Band are a covers band from North Devon with a strong local following and a wide range of tunes. Find out more at their Facebook page. See them Saturday night at the Beaver.

Sara Colman and Rebecca Nash - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2024-03-04 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Singer Sara Colman and pianist Rebecca Nash will perform at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver in Appledore on 4 March with a collection of new songs and arrangements developed together during lockdown in 2020, celebrating the joy of musical partnership, friendship and collaboration. They will be supported by the fine bass player, Henrik Jensen. More about the duo can be found at at saracolman.com/sara-colman-rebecca-nash-duo.
Built on a foundation of jazz, their songs straddle singer-songwriter, folk and classical music with glimpses of early influences such as Joni Mitchell and British jazz pianist John Taylor. Commenting on the couple’s performances UK Vibe has praised “Colman’s exquisite vocals and Nash’s own penchant for blindingly beautiful chord structures….the resulting music is simply stunning.”
Sara Colman has made numerous appearances at festivals including Cheltenham, Manchester, Mostly Jazz, ReVoice, Sligo, and appeared as featured vocalist with The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland at the BBC Prom Night at The Royal Albert Hall, as well as being a much respected educator, and working with some of the leading lights in British music including Laura Mvula and Mahalia.
Rebecca Nash is one of the most distinctive pianists in the UK, and her Redefining Element 78 is one of the most exciting bands on the scene. She has performed at festivals including the EFG London Jazz Festival, Cheltenham, We Out Here and Love Supreme, as well as recording a recent session for BBC Radio 3’s J to Z.
The gig 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

The MishMash Band
2024-03-02 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
On Saturday 2nd March, there is a night of live music in The Beaver Inn at 8.30pm with The MishMash Band. The band has been put together specially for the gig and consists of some of North Devon’s finest musicians. The band will play rock classics plus a healthy dose of ska and reggae. th The Appledore MishMash Band. This band consists of Mark Welbourn on vocals, Baz Bix on guitar and bass, Dave Daccore on guitar and vocals and Steve Ellison on sax. Plus the great Mick Pledge on guitar and bass.

The Verbals
2024-03-01 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
North Devon’s finest indie punk band The Verbals are coming to play a one off gig at the Champ. They perform mainly poriginals songs and have recorded extensively. Here’s their Spotify page to find out more about their great sound.

Tom Cooper
2024-02-26 20:00 - 22:30, 2024-02-10 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Tom Cooper is an experienced musician based in Devon. He plays covers of classics from the Kooks, the Beatles and many more on his acoustic guitar, and he plays and sings beautifully. Check out his website at www.tomcoopermusic.com.

Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2024-02-19 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Al Swainger is the resident bassist of the Blue Vanguard Trio in Exeter and also gigs with his quartet Pointless Beauty. He has recorded several albums and plays regularly at jazz festivals and major venues. As well as Al on bass, the quartet consists of Gary Alesbrook onTrumpet & Flugel, Gary Bamford on keyboard and Jon Clark on drums.
Learn more about Al at the Pointless Beauty web site – www.alswainger.com
The gig 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

Restaurant Night with Tamsin Ball
2024-02-17 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Royal North Devon Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1HD, United Kingdom
The Royal North Devon Golf Club is hosting a restaurant night featuring special guest Tamsin Ball. There will be a wide choice of starters, mains and dessert. Tickets for this event should be purchased in advance by calling the club on 01237 473817.

Celebrating Ladies in Jazz – presented by the North Devon Jazz Club
2024-02-05 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Exeter-based singer Annika Skoogh will be celebrating her personal favourites in the realm of female jazz singers and will perform songs by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Anita O’Day, Carmen McRae and other legendary vocalists. She will be joined by top pianist Craig Milverton with his trio.
Annika has played at some of the biggest UK jazz festivals, including Cheltenham Jazz Festival, The London International Duke Ellington Festival, The Marlborough International Jazz Festival and The Bristol Harbour Festival. Born in South America and raised in Sweden, she brings a special blend of Scandinavian charm and Latin flavour to her performances and is a firm favourite on the jazz scene in the South West.
Learn more about this talented jazz vocalist at Annika’s web site – annikaskoogh.co.uk.
Find out about the Craig Milverton Trio here.
The gig 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

Marsh Originals Open Mic
2024-02-01 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
On the first Thursday of every month, the Champ holds an open mic night for songwriters to come along and showcase their original music, hosted by Marsh (Paul) of Marsh and the Reluctant Friends fame.
The event is held in the round in the most iconic pub in Appledore. Each session brings an eclectic and enjoyable mix of musical talent.

Jim Blomfield and Michel Padrón Quintet
2024-01-22 20:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Michel Padrón, a trumpet player and trombonist, formed the Jim Blomfield and Michel Padrón Quintet with Jim Blomfield, an accomplished jazz and Latin pianist. The quintet play original Afro-Cuban-influenced songs plus covers. They play regularly around their Bristol base and they are venturing further afield, in the depths of winter, to thrill Appledore’s discerning jazz aficionados.
The band is completed by Jon Clark on drums, Jason Gaines on congas, and Roshan ‘Tosh’ Wijetunge on bass.
The gig is hosted by the North Devon Jazz Club. Thank you NDJC. There is no entrance fee, however a collection is taken for the band.

Waine Downing
2024-01-20 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Waine Downing from Lo-Fi plays the Beaver. He was famed in Lo-Fi for his rough/grungy vocals as well as his skillful guitar playing. Solo he nails it.

South African Grooves
2024-01-08 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
The joyful sounds of South African township jazz can be heard at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on Monday 8th January when South African-born pianist Philip Clouts brings his Sunsplash Quartet to play the gig.
The band will perform a programme which features music from the greats of South Africa including Abdullah Ibrahim’s breakthrough hit ‘Mannenberg’, Miriam Makeba’s ‘Click Song’ and tunes by Dudu Pukwana and Hugh Masakela. More information can be found at the Sunsplash website.
Philip Clouts was born in Cape Town and has loved South African jazz from childhood. The music has influenced his own playing and composing in worldbeat jazz group Zubop and more recently in the Philip Clouts Quartet. To quote critic Alyn Shipton in Gramophone Magazine, the band ‘hits an authentic groove and holds it, building successfully as Hugh Masakela or Abdullah Ibrahim’s bands do, underpinned with a rhythmic firmness and drive that carries everything forward with zest.’
The quartet will be completed by saxophonist Neil Maya, bass player Marcus Vergette and drummer Coach York.
This concert is presented by the North Devon Jazz Club. Thank you NDJC. There is no entrance fee, however a collection is taken for the musicians. For a meal booking please phone The Beaver on 01237 474822 or book via their website.

Christmas Eve Carols
2023-12-24 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
The Champ joins in the seasonal festivities with an acoustic carol night hosted by Bob. Expect all your favourites and some modern takes on traditional festive songs.

Harry Wallace
2023-12-18 20:00 - 22:30, 2023-11-20 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Lighten up the Monday blues by seeing Harry Wallace at the Beaver Inn. Devon born and bred, singer songwriter Harry Wallace plays acoustic blues/rock with a mix of originals and covers. Enjoy a pint of the finest selection of beers in Appledore while you’re at it.

Martin Dale Quartet - Festive Jazz at the Beaver
2023-12-11 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
This festive season is going to be celebrated at The Beaver in style with the Martin Dale Quartet. Saxophonist Martin Dale, a regular visitor to the North Devon Jazz Club, will give popular Christmas music the full jazz treatment.
Martin always delights with his clear-toned style and fluent improvisation. As a busy musician he has worked with such stars as Petula Clark, Tom Jones and Neil Sedaka as well as top jazz musicians such as Peter King, Digby Fairweather and Derek Nash. Martin will be joined by Paul Harris on piano, Dennis Harris on drums and Kevin Sanders on bass.
This concert is presented by the North Devon Jazz Club. Thank you NDJC. There is no entrance fee, however a collection is taken for the musicians. For a meal booking please phone The Beaver on 01237 474822 or book via their website.

Kikstart
2023-12-08 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Kikstart formed recently with former members of Freefall, a Barnstaple-based band who were veterans of the North Devon music scene. They are a classic power trio that include Alan Denning plus Dave on drums. Check them out at the Champ.

Jules Moberly - Classic Spanish Guitar
2023-11-30 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Jules Moberly will be playing classic Spanish guitar at the Champ. This performance is in memory of John Tompkins, the owner of the Champ (his name is above the door) who died recently and would have turned 75 on 30 November. Jules is an amazing talent and well worth hearing, even if Spanish guitar doesn’t rock your fishing boat.

Jim Crawford at the Bideford Folk Club
2023-11-30 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | Joiners Arms, 6 Market Place, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2DR, United Kingdom
Jim Crawford, a truly great guitarist in many people’s eyes, is making a rare appearance at the Bideford Folk Club. It promises to be a fun-filled evening of the finest blues and folk.
To give you a better idea of what’s in store, here is what the Folk Club folk said about the man: Jim is an excellent blues player, but his repertoire and delivery of the folk genre is less well known and equally exquisite.. Highly recommended!
The folk club is upstairs at the Joiner’s Arms Bideford. Free entry, please donate something if you can when the hat is passed round.

Neil Burns Quintet with Steve Waterman
2023-11-27 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
The Neil Burns Quintet play a selection of Blue Note gems and originals. Loads of tunes from the Blue Note years, also other great swinging grooves plus an original or two. Neil Burns uis a fine jazz guitarist and will be joined on the front line by top-class trumpeter Steve Waterman and excellent saxophonist Terry Quinney, together with Martin Jenkins on organ and Ric Byer on drums.
The gig 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

Mashville
2023-11-24 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Mashville are coming to Appledore as part of their 2023 UK tour. Mashville are a south-west based band with influences of folk, Americana and alt-country. And a cool name!
Find out more at the band’s website here. Come along and enjoy a touch of Tennessee right by the Torridge.

Mick Pledge and Friends
2023-11-18 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
A ‘one-off’ night of superb entertainment as local bass player from The Dambuskers, Mick Pledge and friends take to the stage playing an eclectic set of classic songs, plus some special guests and a couple of local legends will also be appearing onstage to ‘rock out’ for one night only. This is ‘the gig of the year’ and not one to be missed.
Brighten up the miserable gloom of of a North Devon November night by coming down to the Beaver on Saturday to feast your ears.

Cabaret evening with Liza Baker
2023-11-18 19:30 - 23:00 UTC | Royal North Devon Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1HD, United Kingdom
The Royal North Devon Golf Club is hosting a cabaret evening with the totally amazing Liza Baker. Liza has been a contestant on the Voice and hails from the same home town as Tom Jones. She will be performing hits from Tina Turner and Whitney Houston at this cabaret evening, including dinner and dancing.
Tickets can be purchased by calling the Royal North Devon Golf Club on 01237 473817. The ticket price is £35, which includes a 2 course dinner. The show starts at 7:30pm.

Daniel Smith and Chris Stuckey
2023-11-11 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Village Inn, Youngaton Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HU, United Kingdom
Daniel Smith is a blues and boogie pianist who has gigged and recorded extensively. He has been compared so many times to Jools Holland that he would be at leat a fiver better off if he received a penny each time. You can learn more about Daniel at his website.
For this gig at the iconic Champ, he is joined by Chris Stuckey on guitar. Chris is a local legend and was formerly with famed rock band Shinkicker. Mary Dalton is appearing as a special guest.

Mark2
2023-11-11 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
Mark2 return to the Royal. Following the gig there recently, Mark2 will be at The Royal again with two special guests. The line up is Mark Welbourn on vocals, Mark Barnett on keys, Dylan Smith on guitar and Malcolm Coates on bass. It promises to be a Saturday night thriller.
