What's on in Appledore Bideford area. Live music events
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 Read More ...
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 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 Read More ...
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 Read More ...
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 Read More ...
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 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. hey're
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.
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 Read More ...
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 Read More ...
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 Read More ...
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 Read More ...
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 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. Read More ...
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 Read More ...
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 Read More ...
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 Read More ...
Folking good rock from those veterans of the Appledore music scene, Steve Ruffe and Baz Bix, as Dambuskers plays the 2024 Christmas party at St Mary's Church Hall.
The Christmas Ceilidh is presented by the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the event name above for more details.
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.
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 Read More ...
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, Read More ...
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 Read More ...
Bicycle Repair Man are an acoustic duo playing covers and originals. Matthew Warren on vocal=s and mandolin, Jumes Spencer on vocals and guitar.
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.
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 Read More ...
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.
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.
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’. Read More ...
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. Read More ...
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.
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.
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 Read More ...
The Appledore Ceilidh Band formed specially for the 2024 Appledore Music Festval. They were the highlight of the festival, with an unforgettable shindig at St Mary’s Hall. Since then they have gone from strength to strength. The festival is honoured to have them back for a Christmas fundraiser event. They are back for St Patrick's Read More ...
The Alchemists are a five-piece covers band from North Devon. Join them for a fun-filled evening of music at the Beaver. Their set features songs by The Eagles, George Ezra,T-Rex, Police, Blondie, R.E.M. and Stereophonics. Learn more at the Alchemists' web site.
MELODIC, INVENTIVE GUITARIST AT THE BEAVER Matt Hopkins is a jazz guitarist renowned for his inventive and melodic playing across a diverse range of musical projects. He has collaborated with notable artists and ensembles, including Andy Sheppard’s Hotel Bristol and Emily Wright & The Royals, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the jazz genre. As Read More ...
The Appledore Ceilidh Band play once a month at the Seagate Hotel on the Quay. Led by Sophie Randles-Dunkley, the talented band will play a delectable choice of jigs and reels. Grab a drink and get ready to tap your feet as they fill the bar with uplifting traditional tunes from the British Isles and Read More ...
Mad Dog Mcrea are veteran performers in and around Appledore, and March marks a welcome return of this bonkers five piece band. Heavily influenced by Celtic rock and folk and moonshine whisky, they are as entertaining as they are energetic. Support from Banjovial. Find out more at Mad Dog's web site - www.maddogmcrea.co.uk. Tickets can Read More ...
TRIBUTE TO OSCAR PETERSON AT BEAVER The late, great pianist Oscar Peterson will be the subject of a tribute evening when top UK pianist Craig Milverton performs with his trio at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 17th March. Canadian-born Peterson, who was born one hundred years ago, was the recipient of Read More ...
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 Read More ...