Appledore Music

Christmas Ceilidh - Appledore Ceilidh Band
2025-12-21 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
The Christmas Ceilidh is presented by the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the event name above for more details.

Bernie and Kitty
2025-12-22 20:30 - 22:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Kitty Crush and Bernie Castle are a duo who sing and play a wide range of covers. Kittie channels Marianne Faithful’s smokey vocals and, we reckon, her looks too. Bernie is a lovely lanky bluesy guitarist who rides a BMW – though not while playing.

Tuesday night folk session
2025-12-23 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-01-20 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.

Jim Crawford’s Blues Night
2025-12-24 18:30 - 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.
This Christmas Eve event is preceded by the traditional Champ carol singing from 6:30pm to 8pm.

The Big Dog Boogie Band
2025-12-26 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
The Big Dog Boogie Band are well known and loved around their home base of Bude, and they’re heading to Appledore for a Boxing Day special. They are famed for playing a mean delta blues boogie. Find out more at their Facebook page

Domingo Caramelo
2025-12-28 16:00 - 18:00, 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!

Bushpig
2025-12-29 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, 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. What’s more, they do a mean skiffle, blues, reggae and pop. They consist of Richard Malfait on guitar and vocals, Jim Crawford on guitar and Dayle Helsby on bass and double bass, Beats Blofeld on sticks and Jaggs on trombone. 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.

Clear Waters Deep with Jim Crawford
2025-12-31 20:45 - 23:59 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
The annual New Year’s Eve bash at the Champ sees a welcome return of the Champ’s very own house band, Clear Waters Deep, with the amazing Jim Crawford guesting. Dance in the new year with a night of covers ranging from jazz and blues to modern pop ballads. Their playing is virtuoso and a good time is guaranteed.

Mislaid Grenade
2026-01-03 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Mislaid Grenade make a welcome return to the Champ, Appledore. You can find out more about this loud rock covers band from North Devon at their Facebook page.

Mike Outram with Strange News - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2026-01-05 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Mike Outram is a British guitarist and improviser. He has performed and recorded with artists such as Steven Wilson, Tim Garland, Donny McCaslin, Till Brönner, Gareth Lockrane, Carleen Anderson, Theo Travis, Martin Speake, Robert Fripp, Laurence Cottle, Julian Siegel, Tony Remy, Herbie Mann, Steve Buckley, Tim Ries, Nikki Iles, Hamish Stuart, Trish Clowes, Gerard Presencer, and Laura Rossi, appearing on over a hundred and fifty recordings across jazz, contemporary, and progressive music. He teaches at the Royal Academy of Music, Trinity Laban, and The Guildhall, London.
Mike was due to play with saxophonist Steve Buckley. Unfortunately Steve had to withdraw due to illness so Mike is leading the band.
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

An Evening with Nick Parker
2026-01-09 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
For everyone who loves live music and intelligent song writing, Nick Parker is coming to St Mary’s Hall in Appledore on Friday 9th January. Click here to buy tickets. It’s an all seated gig.
Nick embarked on a solo career and has toured extensively, releasing five full-length albums along the way, many songs from which have been featured on BBC Radio 6 Music among many other radio stations. Nick is a regular at UK festivals including Beautiful Days.
Nick’s songs are often tongue-in-cheek and cheerful, and on the rare occasion when fun IS poked (usually at himself) it is always with a wry smile and an element of satire. The audience are often encouraged to be a part of the show, from holding up lyrics or creating sound effects, to providing basslines or collectively being Nick’s duet partner.
Nick often plays with his band ‘Nick Parker and the False Alarms’ which is a folky/rocky/country affair using guitars, fiddle, pedal steel, banjo, mandolin, cornet, accordion, keys, whistles, pipes, bass and drums.

Sunday Marmalade with Baz Bix
2026-01-11 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-01-18 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-01-25 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.

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) | 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 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 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.

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

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.

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.
