Jim Mullen - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2025-05-12 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 a review in The Guardian ‘Each piece gets a unique, often surprising treatment, performed with the understated virtuosity that marks out the best and most mature players.’
A multi-award winner, including a special Honorary Parliamentary Jazz Award in 2017, Jim Mullen is widely regarded as one of the finest jazz guitarists in Europe. Originally from Glasgow he made his name playing with a number of seminal bands through the seventies and eighties, including Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express, The Average White Band and his own highly acclaimed jazz/funk band Morrissey-Mullen with saxophonist Dick Morrissey. A prized sideman as well as leader Jim also includes work with the likes of Mose Allison, Jimmy Witherspoon, Clare Martin and Georgie Fame.
Joining Jim will be Ross Stanley, rated as one of the finest jazz organists on the scene, and fine drummer Tristan Mailliot.
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

Jon Amor Trio
2025-05-16 20:30 - 22:30 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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
2025-05-17 20:45 - 23:00 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 to be the prelude to a wonderful summer of music in and around Appledore.

Fool Custardy
2025-05-17 21:00 - 23:00 | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
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!

Jim Crawford
2025-05-25 21:00 - 23:00 | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 folk songs plus his own compositions. If you’re lucky, he’ll play his classic ode to Yorkshire “Eee by Hecky”.
This is an Appledore Music Festival pre-festival gig.
A fabulous evening awaits in the finest small pub in North Devon.

Simon Spillett - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2025-05-26 20:30 - 22:30 | 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 | Bideford
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
