Appledore Music

Steve Ruffé Acoustic Session
2026-01-12 20:30 - 23:00 UTC, 2026-01-19 20:30 - 23:00 UTC, 2026-01-26 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris), 2026-02-02 20:30 - 23:00 UTC, 2026-02-09 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
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.

Jim Crawford’s Blues Night
2026-01-14 20:45 - 23:00, 2026-01-21 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.

Richard Malfait's open mic night
2026-01-15 20:30 - 23:00, 2026-01-22 20:30 - 23:00, 2026-01-29 20:30 - 23:00, 2026-02-05 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.

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.

Richard Malfait Lightly Mic'd Session
2026-01-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-01 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.

Sunday Marmalade with Baz Bix
2026-01-18 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-01-25 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-02-01 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-02-08 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 or simply love to sing, come and join the fun-filled evening of laughter and extraordinary local talent.

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

Tuesday night folk session
2026-01-20 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-01-27 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-02-03 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-02-10 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Acoustic folk session every Tuesday night at the Champ, run by the indefatigable Russell. All welcome. Check out the Facebook page – facebook.com/tuesdaynightfolksessionatthechampappledore.

Applecorers Shanty and food drive
2026-01-22 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.
This is an Appledore Music Festival pre-festival gig.
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

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.

Domingo Caramelo
2026-01-25 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 on bass, Rob Norris on keys, Jon Gillies on sax and Jim Blofeld on drums. Their repertoire includes jazz standards such asMisty, Autumn Leaves and Over the Rainbow
The band name, which means Sunday sweet in Spanish, combined with a picture of John Thomson in his Louis “Niiiice” Balfour guise on the poster, hints at an irreverent approach but that should not be mistaken for a lack of finesse. These guys are superb musicians. Enjoy!

Richard Malfait Lightly Mic'd Session
2026-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 Festival pre-festival gig.

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.
