Julian Costello - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2024-06-24 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Julian Costello is a saxophonist praised by Jazz Views as a “tenor player of gentle authority, full of passion, lyricism and invention”. He will be demonstrating these qualities with his quartet at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 24 June.
At the gig Julian will be playing tenor and soprano saxophones and will be joined by other star musicians: pianist John Turville , double bass player Andy Hamill and drummer Tom Hooper. They will be playing music from their recent well-received album entitled And The Birds Were Set Free. Reviewing the album Jazz in Europe described Julian as “a great sax lyricist, telling his stories of life’s ups and downs with perfect alteration of tone to impart strength, humour and even frailty.”
The gig 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

Rich Malfait and Friends
2024-07-01 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Richard Malfait returns to Appledore with his friends. We don’t yet know who they are, but likely to include Ania Job on flute, Eve Parker on violin and Ant Parker on bass. It’ll be a evening of original songs about artists and their muses, lifeboats, kites and black dogs, benches, treasure, old Victorians, clay pipes and rusty Scammells. Do stop by, it’d be grand to see you there.

Pete Saunders
2024-07-05 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Pete Saunders played keyboards on Dexys Midnight Runner’s first album, Searching for the Young Soul Rebels back in 1980. It was an album which shaped a generation and made the Guardian’s list of 100 best albums ever. He has played keyboards ever since, in various ventures, the most recent being Blues and Burlesque.
See Pete play solo at the Champ on July 5. It will be surprising and entertaining, with a healthy dose of blues and jazz.

Chris Stuckey and Mary Dalton
2024-07-06 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Chris Stuckey is a north Devon lad who plays fantastic blues guitar and has played with loads of amazing musicians. Formerly leader of Shinkicker, he is playing with Mary Dalton at the Champ, the finest little pub in Appledore. Chris plays a compelling mix of roots, rock, blues, folk and original songs.

Sophie Smiles and Jim Crawford
2024-07-12 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.
Softly spoken, Jim has for years has been revered among professional musicians as a consummate finger picker and slide guitarist. He also has a great voice that belies his appearance.

The Dreadnoughts
2024-08-03 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
The Dreadnoughts are a Canadian 6-piece folk punk band from Vancouver. The band combines a wide range of European folk music with modern street punk. The band has seven full-length albums and three EPs on various labels, and has played around 500 shows in around 30 countries.
Over from Canada, this awesome band are touring a few selected dates in Europe and Appledore is one of them. Find out more at their web site. They are so famous they even have their own Wikipedia page.
Tickets are £15 advance, £19 on the door (if available). Book via Free of Tigers web site.

The Undercover Hippy
2024-08-05 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
Billy Rowan aka The Undercover Hippy has been performing at festivals since 2008, working his way up from being a solo singer-songwriter playing in small marquee stages, to now having a full band of incredible musicians and playing main-stages at some of the UK’s best independent festivals. The band have been regulars at Glastonbury, Boomtown, Electric Picnic, Eden Festival in Scotland and Beautiful Days, plus many more around the UK and Europe. They also tour extensively in the UK twice a year, playing to packed venues from Edinburgh to Penzance.
The music is best described as politically driven acoustic roots reggae folk-hop, with feel good vibes and a sly sense of humour. The live show is high energy, interactive, and always leaves the crowd begging for more. Devoted fans travel the length of the UK for shows, audibly singing along with every chorus.
In April 2023 the band will release their long awaited fourth album “Not Paying Attention”, alongside multiple single releases and a comprehensive UK release tour.
This is a standing gig promoted by Free of Tiger Events. There will be a support band. Tickets £18.50 advance or £23 on the door, if available. Tickets can be purchased via Music Glue.

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Harmonic Vibes
2024-08-09 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Harmonic Vibes at the Champ. They’re harmonic and they have a vibe.

James Spencer and Rebecca Balzani Barrow
2024-08-10 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
James Spencer and Rebecca Balzani Barrow will be performing live at the Beaver this Saturday, August 10th. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music at The Beaver Inn. James sings and plays guitar and Rebecca, who is an experienced violin teacher, plays her chosen instrument, the violin of course.

Tim Penn and the Return of the Voodoo Revue
2024-08-16 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Veteran pianist Tim Penn is one of the most popular musicians on the roots and blues scene in London.
Going back to the 1970s, he was a member of Dorris Henderson’s Eclection and also the Kevin Coyne band alongside Andy Summers (The Police) and Gordon Smith (Described by John Peel as ” The foremost white Blues guitarist in the world “). Encompassing stride and barrelhouse piano styles of the 1920s through to the great New Orleans piano players like Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, and Dr John and James Booker, and mixing in some Soul-Jazz, Gospel, and original compositions, Tim, together with his long time musical partner, Chris Proctor, will take you on a magical journey back to a time when music formed the soundtrack to the 20thCentury.
Chris and Tim have played as a duo at the Green Note Basement Bar in Camden since it opened in 2014, and have also held down a once a month residency at London’s premier cocktail bar –Nightjar for the last 9 years. More recently they have become regular performers at Ronnie Scott’s Upstairs Bar Voodoo Night Sessions.
Sophie Smiles joined Dorris Henderson’s Eclection and later formed the Voodoo Revue with Tim, Chris and other regular cohorts of the notorious New Orleans jam night in Denmark St, London. Accompanied by excellent local talent, Jim Blofield on Drums and Emmanuel Segan on Sax, it’s set to be a great night of barrelhouse blues and roots music.

The Rasscals
2024-08-17 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
The Rasscals are one of the South West’s leading cover bands. As a group of experienced musicians, The Rasscals perform covers to a consistently high standard while adding their own unique flare. They perform at festivals & functions across the UK. In August they return to their Devon home to play The Beaver.
Visit the Rasscals web site to find out moore, including a set list of the songs they love to play. This includes Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, the Jam and even Girls Aloud. You won’t be disappointed.

Tracy
2024-08-19 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Tracy. At the Beaver. Monday 20 August. If you know more than that, we’d be happy to add it here. Get in touch via the contact form.

Smithers vinyl night
2024-08-23 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Smithers will be spinning his drum’n’ bass vinyl at the Champ on Friday 23 August. Trip hop all the way up and down Meeting Street to the sound of some stonking music.

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
