Appledore Music

Simon Spillett - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2025-05-26 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 Gelly wrote ‘ Those of us who have caught him …have been left blinking in disbelief. It’s not only his mastery of the tenor saxophone …but the ‘absolute conviction of his playing that is so impressive.’
Performing in a post-bop style influenced by his hero, the late, great UK saxophonist Tubby Hayes, Simon Spillett will be joined for the gig by a trio led by another award-winner, the brilliant pianist Craig Milverton.
The gig starts at 8:30pm and 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

Lauren Calcourt with Bussell Bave
2025-05-29 13:00 - 14:30
Lauren Calcourt is performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band’s name above for more details.

Song Box - Buskers
2025-05-29 13:00 - 2025-06-01 18:30 | Seagate Hotel, The Quay, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1QS, United Kingdom
Song Box outside the Seagate Hotel is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.

dogleg
2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Coffee Cabin, 22 The Quay, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1QS
dogleg are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band’s name above for more details.

Wild Man of Folk
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Seagate Hotel, The Quay, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1QS, United Kingdom
Steve Ruffé is performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band’s name above for more details.

Vidris Coda
2025-05-29 20:30 - 22:30 | Seagate Hotel, The Quay, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1QS, United Kingdom
Vidris Coda are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band’s name above for more details.

Bushpig
2025-05-29 20:30 - 23:00 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Bushpig are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band’s name above for more details.

Mary and the Medics
2025-05-30 20:30 - 23:30 | Seagate Hotel, The Quay, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1QS, United Kingdom
Mary and the Medics are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band’s name above for more details.

Mishmash Band
2025-05-30 21:00 - 23:00 | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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
2025-05-30 21:00 - 23:00 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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
2025-05-31 13:00 - 19:00 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Champ Music Day is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the picture above for more details.

Tunes in the Temple
2025-05-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Sandy Brown’s Studios, New Quay Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1LU, United Kingdom
Tunes in the Temple is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the event name above for more details.

Calypso Jack
2025-05-31 20:30 - 22:30 | Seagate Hotel, The Quay, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1QS, United Kingdom
Calypso Jack are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band’s name above for more details.

Clear Waters Deep
2025-05-31 20:30 - 23:00 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Clear Waters Deep are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band’s name above for more details.

The Liquidators
2025-05-31 20:30 - 23:00 | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
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
2025-05-31 21:00 - 23:00 | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
Far From The Delta are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band’s name above for more details.

Introducing Stage at the Champ
2025-06-01 13:00 - 17:00 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
The Introducing Stage at the Champ is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the link above for more details.

Richard Malfait Session
2025-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
The session is a part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the image above for more details.

Music Quiz at the Seagate
2025-06-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Seagate Hotel, The Quay, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1QS, United Kingdom
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 person to enter to enter, maximum team size is 6 people. The winning team takes the pot. Book a table via the Seagate web site or just come along, there is room for all.

Appledore Ceilidh Band
2025-06-01 19:30 - 21:30 | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
Appledore Ceilidh Band are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band’s name above for more details.

Marmalade Club
2025-06-01 20:00 - 22:30 | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Marmalade Club is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band’s name above for more details.

Gypfunk
2025-06-01 20:30 - 23:00 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Gypfunk are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band’s name above for more details.

Steve Ruffé Acoustic Session
2025-06-02 20:00 - 23:00 | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
Steve Ruffé Acoustic Session is part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the image above for more details.

What We Play Is Life featuring Sophie Smiles
2025-06-02 20:30 - 22:30 | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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's Folk Session
2025-06-03 20:00 - 21:30 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Russell Bave is performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on Russell’s name above for more details

Neil Burns/Roger Beaujolais/Alec Dankworth Trio - North Devon Jazz Club
2025-06-09 20:30 - 22:30 | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 Alec has had an impressive career including stints in the Dave Brubeck Quartet, with Van Morrison and with the notorious Ginger Baker of “Cream” fame, among many other collaborations with many of the world’s greatest jazz musicians. He is also a prolific composer and bandleader in his own right.
Vibes player Roger Beaujolais is known for his long career as a jazz musician, based in London and working internationally. Along with a string of high profile session work Roger has performed and recorded with many big names, including Robert Plant, Neneh Cherry, Morrissey, Paul Weller, Roni Size, Kirsty MacColl, and Tony Allen as well as releasing many albums under his own leadership.
Scottish Guitarist Neil Burns has been immersed in the south west jazz scene for many years and has accompanied many top players on tours in the region. His a funky, bluesy, bebop style is steeped in the jazz guitar tradition, heavily influenced by the great Grant Green.
The gig starts at 8:30pm and 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 and Sophie Smiles
2025-06-13 21:00 - 23:00 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 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.

Morning After
2025-06-13 21:00 - 23:00 | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
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!

Kick Start
2025-06-20 20:30 - 23:00 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.

Steve Waterman - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2025-06-23 20:30 - 22:30 | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 Carla Bley, Andy Sheppard and John Surman and also with the finest Cuban musicians. He is Professor of Jazz Trumpet at Trinity College of Music and an active educator at other institutions and he is a distinguished composer for small and large ensembles.
The gig starts at 8:30pm and 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
