What's on in Appledore Bideford area. Live music events
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.
What We Play Is Life are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Russell Bave is performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on Russell's name above for more details
See the amazing Basil's Balls Up Band at the Champ. The original Basil's Balls Up Band formed in the 70s and is still going strong. With original members Basil and Ranald. Hear them play their own playing quirky originals and covers. Find out more (not much more) at their Facebook page.
STAR TRIO AT THE BEAVER Award-winning double bass player Alec Dankworth, the son of the late Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine, will join vibraphonist Roger Beaujolais and guitarist Neil Burns to perform a gig on 9th June at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore. As one of the UK’s leading bassists Read More ...
Jim Crawford and Sophie Smiles will be serving up a musical gumbo of blues, Louisiana funk and jazz. 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 Read More ...
Morning After are playing the Royal. This rock/pop covers band is worth seeing, so come along, have a drink or two, and kick back. They may even get you on your feet and dancing!
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 Read More ...
OK I'm going to be honest - no idea who Kick Start are. They (or he or her) are up on the Champ's board and I'm putting them here. Gonna find out more and will update when I do. If anyone knows, let me know via the contact form.
Rescue Remedy are back to liven up Saturday night at the Beaver with their bluesy funk and funky blues. Rescue Remedy are a four-piece blues funk band based in and around Appledore, with the finest licks and the funkiest grooves.
TOP UK TRUMPETER AT BEAVER Steve Waterman, one of the finest trumpeters and flugelhorn players on the UK and international scene, will be appearing with the Ralph Freeman Trio at The Beaver, Appledore on 23 June. Praised as ‘a delight to hear’ by Crescendo Magazine Steve has played and recorded with such jazz greats as Read More ...