Eve Parker
2024-08-26 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
The incredibly talented fiddle player Eve Parker is playing at the Beaver on Monday evening. The performance will be enjoyed by family and friends, not least because she lives in Appledore and works part time at the Beaver to boot. In fact her dad, Ant, will be accompanying her on guitar. Come along and have a listen to Eve before she gets so famous that you will have to pay to see her.

Black Friday with Appledore Festival Ceilidh Band
2024-08-31 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
All aboard the good ship Black Friday – join her crew and captain Tom for another stormy crossing of the Celtic sea of folk-punk. We don’t know where we’re going and we don’t know when we’ll get there but we’ll have some fun along the way…
The six strong, unstoppable Black Friday play a foot-stomping mix of high energy, home-brew folk-punk and Celtic tunes, travelling across Cornwall and lands far beyond. They have had crowds jumping at some of Europe’s biggest festivals, including Glastonbury, Boomtown, Donau-insel fest and Electric Picnic. They have recorded a live BBC session at Maida Vale Studios and broken a Guinness world record – 30 gigs in 12 hours!
Their music is influenced by their Irish and Cornish roots and their folk heroes. Catchy original songs and take on folk favourites by the likes of Flogging Molly and Pogues will keep you dancing all night.
The Appledore Festival Ceilidh Band will be providing support. They made an unforgettable appearance at the Appledore Music Festival
Tickets £10 advance through Free of Tigers Events or £14 on the door.

Amanita Grove
2024-08-31 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Amanita Grove are a local duo composed of Cheryl Silvawood (vocals) + Jules Moberly (guitar). Cheryl and Jules are both experienced musicians. Cheryl is on vocals and Jules will be playing Spanish guitar, an instrument which he has studies qand played for many years all over the world.

Crawford, Gilkes and Smiles
2024-08-31 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Crawford, Gilkes and Smiles is a talemnted trio serving up a musical gumbo of blues, Louisiana funk and jazz. It’s members are Jim Crawford on guitar, Sophie Smiles on keyboards and bass, and Tom Gilkes on drums.
Sophie Smiles is a talented pianist and bassist who lives in Westward Ho! She learnt to play from listening to the great New Orleans piano master Dr John and often gigs around Appledore. She plays honky tonk and Southern funk and blues, always looking like she loves to play more than anything else. Her warmth and enthusiasm is catching.
Jim Crawford is one of the best-known musicians in the Appledore area. Originally from Lancashire, he now resides in the heart of Appledore. Despite his great skill on the guitar, he is a humble man who loves fishing with his dog for company. He has toured much of Europe and the States captivating audiences with his intimate folk/blues style.
Tom Gilkes has been playing drums since the age of 12. He studied at The British and Irish Institute of Modern Music (BIMM) in Bristol and turned professional when he was 20. He’s toured all over the UK and Europe with artists such as Marc Ford (The Black Crowes) and recorded in the studio with Brian Banks (Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album) and Clint Murphy (Manic Street Preachers). In addition to being a fully qualified Yamaha drum teacher, Tom has studied with world reknowned drummers such as Dave Weckl (Chick Corea, BB King), Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) and Dave Dicenso (Berklee College Head of drums, USA), and has worked for both Rhythm magazine and Drummer magazine.

Q T Swing
2024-09-02 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Q T Swing is a spin-off from Bideford-based End of the Road, famed throughout North Devon for their interpretation of jazz and blues classic songs. They are a trio or sometime quartet formed from the 6 members of End of the Road, almost certainly including Marty on tenor sax and John on rhythm guitar, slide guitar, occasional lap steel and vocals. See them at the Beaver

Nicolas Meier World Group - presented by the North Devon Jazz Club
2024-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved a reputation out as one of the world’s most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more -all mixed with jazz – Meier’s versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond that.
Meier, originally from Switzerland, has recorded and played with Jeff Beck and Bill Bruford amongst many others, and has released several albums under his own name. Loads more information and tasters of his music on his website.
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.

Absent Minds
2024-09-19 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Absent Minds are a four piece from Torrington who have a shared passion for music and performance. Theylove to play everything from Ska to Pop Rock, and Blues to Rock ‘n’ Roll. Find out more on Insta or on their Facebook page.

The Weeds
2024-09-21 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
The Weeds are returning to the Champ They’re a band that play originals influenced by the likes of Eels, Arcade Fire, Elbow, Tom Waits and Neil Young.
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The Modlites
2024-09-21 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
The Modlites are a five-piece band that perform a range of numbers in the Mod genre. Spanning from the mid sixties through the decades. So you can expect plenty of Jam, Kinks, Small Faces, Dexys with a dash of Motown and northern soul.

Emmanuel Segun - North Devon Jazz Club
2024-10-07 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Top Local Saxophonist
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 October 7th he will appear at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore where with his trio 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.
The gig will start at 8.30 p.m and entry will be free, although there will be a collection for the musicians during the evening. For a meal booking phone The Beaver on 01237 474822.
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.

Tomorrow's New Quartet - North Devon Jazz Club
2024-10-14 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
YOUNG JAZZ STARS AT THE BEAVER
Tomorrow’s New Quartet appears at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 14 October and will showcase some of the UK’s young jazz stars.
Band leader and drummer Rod Oughton was described by Jazz Journal as having’ established himself as an important member of the UK jazz scene…both as a player and a writer’. Pianist Deschanel Gordon was voted BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year in 2020, saxophonist George Crowley (who replaces Helena Kay) has been praised by The Guardian as a “fine young composer/player”, while bassist Flo Moore is also a member of award-winning bands Ezra Collective and Nerija. The band’s debut album was named Editor’s Choice by Jazzwise Magazine.
The gig will start at 8.30 p.m and entry will be free, although there will be a collection for the musicians during the evening. For a meal booking phone The Beaver on 01237 474822.
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.

Gypfunk
2024-11-02 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Gypfunk are a four piece who play Parisian café culture tunes, with a soupçon of influence from further east. Think Jacques Brel tinged with klezmer. Feast your ears for an evening of the finest French-influenced chansons. With Richard Malfait and Dayle “Moustache” Helsby.
Find more information about Gypfunk here and on the Gypfunk website, including authentic moustache styles for your delectation.

Steve Buckley - North Devon Jazz Club
2024-11-04 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
DEVON-BASED JAZZ STAR AT THE BEAVER
Top-rated multi-saxophonist Steve Buckley is next up with his quartet at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 4th November.
Over his career Steve has been associated with a an impressive number of musical projects as well as being a highly-rated educator and composer. He was a member of the pioneer band Loose Tubes, which became the focal point of the British jazz renaissance in the 1980s and during this time, he was also closely associated with the London African and Latin American scenes, playing with bands such as Taxi Pata Pata (a top Zairean Soukous outfit) , Bosco D’Olivera’s Grupo Folia and Roberto Pla’s Latin Jazz Ensemble.
His continued connections with African music led him to travel to Ghana to work with The Pan African Orchestra and with Kakatsitsi in the UK.. Steve was also a member of the acclaimed Anglo American band Big Air, whose 2009 album was described by Jazz Journal as ‘the best British jazz record for twenty years.
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.

Joy Machine
2024-11-09 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Joy Machine are a band created from a love and passion for all genres of music, from sixties to the present day. Joy Machine are not to be confused with Joy Division, an entirely separate, less joyous and now defunct band.

The Jukes
2024-11-16 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
The Jukes are a four 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. This ever-popular rock’n’roll roots band will be rocking the Beaver once again.
More on their Facebook page.

Threeway - North Devon Jazz Club
2024-11-18 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
THREEWAY AT THE BEAVER
An exciting combination of trumpet, bass guitar and drums comes to North Devon Jazz Club at The Beaver, Appledore on 18th November, The band is called Threeway and consists of three of the UK’s top jazz musicians, led by bass guitarist Ben Crosland and completed by trumpeter Steve Waterman and pianist Steve Lodder.
To quote Dave Gelly in The Observer “The ensemble playing has the togetherness that only comes from top musicians who know each other well and think as one. Everything is clear and precise yet full of delicacy and feeling”…and Peter Vacher wrote in Jazzwise: “Crosland’s compositions are often quite captivating, the reactions and interplay between Crosland, Waterman and Lodder as near to perfection as anyone could want”
Bassist Ben Crosland is one of the North’s most experienced jazz musicians, having been leading bands for over 30 years. He has worked as a sideman with many leading US and UK soloists including Jean Toussaint, Ken Peplowski, Harry Allen, George Masso, Henry Lowther, Stan Sulzman, Frank Ricotti and John Etheridge.
Trumpeter and flugel horn player Steve Waterman is an in-demand soloist both in UK and abroad. He has recorded and toured with John Surman’s Brass Project and the Carla Bley Big Band and has worked with a host of other artists including Vince Mendoza, Tony Coe, Mal Waldron and Colin Towns. He has recorded a series of critically acclaimed albums in his own name.
Pianist Steve Lodder is a highly-regarded sideman for many international and British musicians including Andy Sheppard, Nana Vasconcelos, George Russell’s Living Time Orchestra, Sarah Jane Morris, John Harle, Carla Bley and Monica Vasconcelos. He has been musical associate with Paul McCartney on the ‘Standing Stone’ and ‘Ecce Cor Meum’ projects.
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.
For a meal booking phone The Beaver on 01237 474822.

Rough Justice
2024-11-30 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Rough Justice are an experienced piano / electro acoustic guitar and vocal duo who play a wide mix of pop, rock, rock n roll, indie, new wave classics and original material spanning a 50 year period. They are a great band to watch live. See them at the Beaver right on the shores of the torpid Torridge.
Check out their Facebook page at www.roughjusticeduo.co.uk

Out Front - North Devon Jazz Club
2024-12-02 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Out Front at The Beaver
A UK super group is next up at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver on 2nd December. The band is called Out Front and was formed to play the music of two of jazz’s greatest ‘inside-outside’ masters; Booker Little and Andrew Hill. Drawing on a wealth of fabulous compositions and featuring a rich line-up of three horns, drums and bass, the band explores the vast possibilities of this music, from joyous straight ahead time playing, to the most open of improvisation.
Led by trumpeter Nick Malcolm the band also includes alto saxophonist Jason Yarde, tenor saxophonist Jake McMurchie, bass player Olie Brice and drummer Dave Smith. Nick Malcolm has been described as ‘a significant presence on the UK jazz scene’ by The JazzMann. He is a heartfelt improviser with a rich warm sound from his instrument. Jason Yarde is one of the UK’s top saxophonists who has, according to The Guardian ’quietly blossomed to World Class’, while fellow saxophonist Jake McMurchie is the key driving force behind the award-winning band Get The Blessing. Jazz writer Brian Morton commented that bassist Olie Brice ‘makes the entire body of his bass sing’ while drummer Dave Smith, best known for his work with Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters, exhibits, according to the LA Times, ‘a mastery of irresistible rhythms’.
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.

Steve the Sax
2024-12-23 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Steve Ellison performs a solo gig at the Beaver. His sax playing is masterful and accomplished, raanging from modern-day classics to jazz standards such as Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.

You are Here - North Devon Jazz Club
2025-01-06 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
You Are Here is a new sextet formed by Bristol-based saxophonist and composer Kevin Figes to play the music of the late Keith Tippett and the bands and music he was associated with. The band will appear at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 6 January and will feature trumpeter Pete Judge, trombonist Ralph Clarkson and pianist Jim Blomfield.
Praised by Jazzwise Magazine for “many moments of unleashed creative inspiration and original musical joy” the sextet will perform a selection of Tippett’s epic compositions alongside those of Elton Dean from Soft Machine and Chris McGregor’s work with Brotherhood of Breath, harking back to the exciting period in the 1960s when exiled South African musicians settled in the UK and enlivened the jazz scene.
The gig is at 8:30pm 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.

Bicycle Repair Man
2025-01-17 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Bicycle Repair Man are an acoustic duo playing covers and originals. Matthew Warren on vocal=s and mandolin, Jumes Spencer on vocals and guitar.

Jamie "Punk" Floyde
2025-01-18 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
The Beaver is breaking new ground on Saturday with a performance by Jamie “Punk” Floyde. Famous for his UK based alternative act L.A. Funeral, Jamie will be playing classic punk covers and originals to a lively Beaver audience. Not to be missed. You can check out L.A. Funeral on Spotify.

Will Butterworth Trio
2025-01-20 20:30 - 23:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Described by Time Out Magazine as a jazz pianist ‘who plays with spacious and fractious beauty’, Will Butterworth and his trio perform a programme of intense and exhilarating music.
Will is joined by bassist Marcus Vergette and drummer Preston Prince to play a programme of Will’s compositions and standards. To quote a review by Jazzmann of the album Will Butterworth Trio Live their music is ‘a stimulating three way discussion for piano, bass and drums, an encapsulation of all that’s good about this exceptional trio.’ Ian Patterson of All About Jazz has written about Will’s ‘starkly beautiful melodies and simple rhythms juxtaposed against intricate contours and free-wheeling improvisations…’
The gig is at 8:30pm 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.

Appledore Ceilidh Band
2025-01-25 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
The Appledore Ceilidh Band first performed at the 2024 Appledore Music Festival and have sold out St Mary’s Church Hall twice. Here’s a chance to see them for free at the Beaver. Led by Sophie Randles-Dunkley, the talentented band will play a delectable choice of jigs and reels.

Dambuskers
2025-02-01 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Folking good rock from those veterans of the Appledore music scene, Steve Ruffe and Baz Bix, as Dambuskers plays the Social Club. It will be a night to remember.

Neil Maya Quartet - Tribute to Dave Brubeck
2025-02-03 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
The late pianist Dave Brubeck was an enormously popular and influential figure who possibly did more than anyone to bring jazz in to the mainstream. Assessing Brubeck’s achievement jazz critic John Fordham wrote in The Guardian that he blended ‘European compositional ideas, very demanding rhythmic structures, jazz song-forms and improvisation in expressive and accessible ways’.
On 3rd February saxophonist Neil Maya will bring his quartet to North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore to play a tribute to the great man, performing a programme which will include some of Brubeck’s best work, including It’s a Raggy Waltz, Blue Rondo a la Turk, Unsquare Dance and, of course, Take Five.
The gig is at 8:30pm 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.

Jenna Witts
2025-02-07 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
West Country singer-songwriter Jenna Witts is a free spirit with an effortless natural talent. She is an accomplished keyboards player, acoustic guitarist & ukulele player.
Jenna is coming to the Champ with a wealth of recording and touring experience behind herJenna has toured with Mercury prize nominee Seth Lakeman and supported Port Issac’s Fisherman’s Friends. She’s also played alongside other musicians including Elkie Brooks and Hazel O’Connor.
Jenna’s first album ‘Barefoot and Eager’ and her second album ‘Brother’ both received great critical acclaim. Her visit to the finest small pub in North Devon is a rare treat and not to be missed.

Russell A Bave
2025-02-10 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Russell plays the Beaver with his soulful acoustic folk. This solo gig will be a mixture of old and new songs, and promises to be the best thing happening in West Appledore. All welcome! And let’s not forget the fine food and drink to be had at this lovely quayside pub. Appledore is so lucky.

Pete Geiger
2025-02-14 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Local legend Pete Geiger is back at the Champ for an Valentine’s special treat of rock, classics and pop covers. Great fun for everyone. Fabulous beer too.

Sam Brayshaw plays Kurt Weill - North Devon Jazz Club
2025-02-17 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
BEYOND MACK THE KNIFE
The German-American composer Kurt Weill is famous for his song Mack the Knife but it is his lesser-known works, straddling the worlds of jazz, classical music, musical theatre and opera, which the prize-winning alto saxophonist Sam Braysher will interpret with his trio at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver on 17th February.
Sam’s playing has been described as “delightful and surprising” by Dave Gelly in the Observer, while his recent trio album was praised in Jazzwise as “a triumph of intelligence and sentiment”. Jazz Journal commented that he makes ‘each solo an excursion of great interest, never overloading sentiment or false emotion but always staying true to the song.’
Joining Sam will be ultra-swinging drummer Steve Brown and award-winning double bassist Andrew Robb.
The gig is at 8:30pm 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.
