Rat Pack Pete
2023-06-30 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | Appledore Social Club, New Quay Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1LU, United Kingdom
Pete Geiger performs in his Rat Pack Pete persona, bringing the songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and even Michael Bublé to life at the Appledore Social Club. This is a class act and should not be missed.

Neutral Plane
2023-07-01 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | Appledore Social Club, New Quay Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1LU, United Kingdom
Neutral Plane are doing a Saturday night spot at the Social Club. More than that we know not. If anyone can tell us more, use the Contact Us form and we’ll add it here.

John Williamson Trio - presented by the North Devon Jazz Club
2023-07-10 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Bassist and composer John J Williamson brings his trio to the balmy banks of the Torridge for a night of jazz. As well as John Williamson on electric and uprghgt bass, the trio includes saxophonist a Alex Hitchcock, and Jay Davis on drums and percussion.
John’s writing and playing ranges from standards to Americana influenced by his time in the US. This concert is under the auspices of 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. Hurry – tables on jazz club nights are in great demand.

The Black Sands
2023-07-14 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | Appledore Social Club, New Quay Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1LU, United Kingdom
Friday night at the Social Club and it’s The Black Sands. This North Devon covers band plays a wide range of songs made famous by The Killers, Stereophonics, Green Day, Blondie and many others. Come along and enjoy the Social Club’s unique atmosphere and great facilities for live music and dancing. Plus cheap drinks too.

Guaribus
2023-07-28 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Guaribus are a Brazilian band who are following a recent tradition of Brazilians coming to the Champ, ever since Theo Mizú included Appledore’s best live music venue in their UK tour in 2022. Word about the Champ has got out in the favelas and capoeira studios in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and now Brazil’s best are queueing up to play there. Listen to Guaribus on YouTube here.

Bossa Beleza
2023-08-03 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Bossa Beleza are a Brazilian-inspired duo who have been playing pubs and clubs in the south west since 2016. Catch them playing their soulful versions of Brazilian classics at the Champ. To find out more, check out their web site.

Georgia
2023-08-14 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Relaxing acoustic covers from Georgia on a summer’s Monday evening at the Beaver
If you know more about Georgia then please let us at Appledore Music know. Pics or vids welcome. Use the Contact form to send us a message.

Marsh - alone and friendless
2023-08-17 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Marsh of Marsh and the Reluctant Friends fame is performing solo at the Champ, as a prelude to a national tour. This performance will draw upon his back catalogue of original material spanning several decades, including the unforgettable Bristol Town from his album Songs of This World.
It will be hit and miss which songs Marsh actually plays as he will be using a custom made track selection device to choose the set list randomly from the hundreds of songs he has previously written and recorded. This innovative approach promises to add excitement to the performance by this consummate songsmith and guitarist. Be there or else miss something really special.

Basil's Balls Up Band
2023-08-19 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
See the amazing Basil’s Balls Up Band at the Royal on Market Street..
The original Basil’s Balls Up Band formed in the 70s and is still going strong with the original members Basil and Ranald. Hear them play their own playing quirky originals and covers.

Stellar Fox
2023-08-26 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Stellar Fox are a classic North Devon based rock band. They play mix of originals and covers alongside an energetic stage presence. More at their Facebook page.

Corrie Dick Band - presented by the North Devon Jazz Club
2023-09-04 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
The Corrie Dick Band, with trumpeter Laura Jurd, are coming to Appledore! They will soon be appearing at the Beaver on Irsha Street.
Corrie Dick specialises in euphoric, sonically-conscious groove drumming. He has been shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and has played prestigious London venues such as Vortex and King’s Place. This young master of contemporary grooves studied traditional music in Ghana and Morocco where the rhythm is rich and layered, and also in his homeland, Scotland, where rhythm and melody have melded for centuries.
Corrie is an original, open-minded, questing talent who is extending the parameters of what it means to be a drummer. Check out his website here, where you can hear his latest album Sun Swells, which he will be showcasing at the Beaver.
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 band. For a meal booking please phone The Beaver on 01237 474822. Hurry – tables on jazz club nights are in great demand.

2 Wild Hatters - Steve Ruffé and Steve Colwill
2023-09-09 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Steve Ruffé and Steve “Pig” Colwill liven up the Beaver for a night of fine music and fun. Steve |R’s guitar and harmonica playing is legendary along the banks of the Torridge and Taw and Steve C is an accomplished and sensitive multi-instrumentalist. You won’t be disappointed!

Martin Kern with the Jim Blomfield Trio - presented by the North Devon Jazz Club
2023-09-18 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Bristol based Swiss pianist Martin Kern performs with a trio led by top-rated pianist Jim Blomfield on 18th September at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore. Martin’s music is a striking blend of bebop, hard bop and contemporary jazz, his sound reflecting those of legendary saxophonists Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon and others.
Jim Blomfield is the pianist of choice for many UK bands. A specialist in Latin and Salsa piano styles, his playing in this genre is held in high regard and often imbues his playing style in general. To quote The Independent ‘Heard in full flow pianist Jim Blomfield sounds as fully formed as any of his better known UK peers.’
Check out these star musicians at their respective web sites:
Martin Kern
Jim Blomfeld
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 band. For a meal booking please phone The Beaver on 01237 474822. Hurry – tables on jazz club nights are in great demand.

Seafaring Supper with Applecorers Shanty
2023-09-20 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
As part of the Appledore Book Festival, the Beaver is holding a sea shanty-themed evening on 20 September featuring Appledore’s finest sea shanty group, Applecorers.
The evening includes a locally landed seafood platter. Tickets cost £35 and can be booked via the book festival’s web site.

John Conolly - presented by Bideford Folk Club
2023-09-21 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | Joiners Arms, 6 Market Place, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2DR, United Kingdom
The Bideford Folk Club presents John Conolly upstairs at the Joiners Arms on Thursday 21 September. John Conolly is one of Britain’s finest folk musicians and has been described as “a ray of sunshine on a rainy day”. John has played folk festivals the length and breadth of Britain and is famed for his sea-themed songs including his ode to fishermen “Fiddler’s Green”.
For more about John, visit johnconolly.co.uk. To learn more about Bideford Folk Club, visit their web site here.

Songwriters at the Champ
2023-09-21 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Coinciding with the Appledore Book Festival, the Champ hosts an evening of live music with Appledore’s finest musicians and songwriters. Featuring Steve Ruffé, Jim Crawford, Richard Malfait, Lara Conley and Marsh. Meeting Street will be filled with the finest music to serenade visitors to the Appledore Book Festival.
All five musicians are regular performers in local pubs and clubs, either solo or as members of bands such as Dambuskers, Bushpig and Marsh & the Reluctant Friends. This event will be hugely popular so come early to avoid being stuck at the back (i.e. front) with no view except the back of someone’s neck (probably Dayle’s).
More about the Appledore Book Festival can be found here: What’s On – Appledore Book Festival

Bushpig
2023-09-29 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | Pig on the Beach, 51 Bath Hotel Rd, Westward Ho!, Devon, EX39 1GW, 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. They consist of Richard Malfait, Jim Crawford and Dayle Helsby on strings and songs, Beats Blofeld on sticks and Jaggs on the ‘bone. 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.

Nigel Price Trio with Lorne Lofsky - presented by the North Devon Jazz Club
2023-10-16 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Canadian jazz guitarist Lorne Lofsky joins award-winning guitarist Nigel Price and his trio to play a gig at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 16 October. Praised by Downbeat Magazine for his ‘masterful technique and exquisite touch’ Lorne is a living legend having toured and recorded with such greats as Oscar Peterson, Joey DeFrancesco and Chet Baker.
Nigel Price, who was voted top guitarist in the 2016 British Jazz Awards, always delights audiences with his blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and mastery of chording. To quote The Observer he is ‘probably one of the most dynamic and gifted guitarists on the British jazz scene.’
Nigel will also be joined by virtuoso double bass player Ashley John Long, a musician rated by The Jazzmann as ’one of the most singularly impressive double bassist in the UK, a supremely imaginative player and a phenomenal technician.’ Completing the ensemble will be Winston Clifford who is considered to be one of the best drummers in this country.
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. Hurry – tables on jazz club nights are in great demand.
Nigel Price and Lorne Lofsky who will play in Appledore (North Devon Jazz Club)

The Pete G Party Vibe
2023-10-28 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
The Pete G Party Vibe is Pete Geiger’s new four-piece party band, with every song chosen to make you dance! Along with Pete, there is Keith Jones on Bass, Pete Layton on Drums and Dave Shepherd on keyboards.
Pete is a veteran of the Appledore music scene, appearing in a number of guises including Pete G, Rat Pack Pete and Moonshadow.
The Pete G Party Vibe – who are available to hire for your wedding, wake or barmitzvah – play a massively eclectic mix of material, including Beatles, The Jam, Frankie Valli, Stereophonics, Divine Comedy, Queen, Bob Marley, Aztec Camera, Doors, Bon Jovi and Robert Palmer.
This event follows their highly acclaimed recent gigs at the Appledore Social Club in April and the Champ in June. Those who were lucky enough to be there are still talking about it, and in a good way. Come along and get that party vibe into you.

Marsh Originals Open Mic
2023-11-02 20:45 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | 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.

Daniel Smith and Chris Stuckey
2023-11-09 20:30 - 23:00 UTC
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.
It should be a brilliant boozy boogie night. Got to keep on dancing (‘cos boogie nights are always the best in town).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Harry Wallace
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.

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.

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

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.

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.
