What's on in Appledore Bideford area. Live music events
Pete Robinson, the mystery man of North Devon music, is on the Champ's board and I'm putting them here. If I can solve the mystery I'll update this listing. If anyone knows, let me know via the contact form.
The Jukes are performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Fun Party Covers Band play the Champ in an Independence Day special. Does what it says on the tin.
Retro Party Band featuring Basic Pleasure Model, fresh from Glastonbury 2025 (seriousy - Bimble Inn stage (I hadn't heard of it either) on Sunday 30th)
AMERICAN JAZZ GUITARIST AT THE BEAVER Mix the sophistication of jazz, the grit of blues and the grooves of funk and soul and you have the recipe for the music of American jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz who will bring his dynamic trio to North Devon Jazz Club at The Beaver, Appledore on Monday, 8th July, Read More ...
Mick Pledge is the backbone of the Sunday night Marmalade Club sessions. He usually plays bass and sometimes guitar. He's put together his own band with his mates for a Saturday night at the Champ. Classic rock in all its glory can be expected.
The Hoodoo Man is Ian Kevern. Playing chilled acoustic tunes on guitar and harmonica, Ian has wowed audiences as faraway as Woolacombe. Unmissable! For more info check out Ian's Facebook page.
Rolling Stone once declared Peter Bruntnell to be, “one of England's best kept musical secrets”. His Trio come to the Champ on a sweltering Friday night, to entertain the thirsty Champ audience. It promises to be an evening of fine music in the quintessentially unique atmosphere of the Champ. The place to be on a Read More ...
Punk and new wave classics with the Clashhnikovs. Free entry!
Sam Dowden is performing as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the band's name above for more details.
Don't Worry is a four piece band from Essex and London. With three albums under their belt, they are touring the South West and swinging by Appledore on 26 July. Their sound is gritty urban indie music with a pop sensibility reminiscent of Britpop's finest. The band consmprises: Ronan Van Kehoe - vocals, guitars, keyboards, Read More ...
Four piece rockers Quattro! play the Royal on Saturday 26 July. And not an Audi in sight.
As part of the Appledore Regatta, Sophie Smiles will be performing outside the Seagate Hotel on Sunday August 3. Sophie Smiles is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and band leader who has worked as a touring bass player and pianist. Hailing from London and a lifetime lover of New Orleans piano masters, Sophie plays rhythm and blues Read More ...
Celebrate the Appledore Regatta at the Seagate, where Vidris Coda will be performing a set of the finest covers. Vidris Coda are a three piece band specialising in vocal harmonies and covering songs you know well but may not hear very often. The band is almost wholly acoustic (apart from the bass) and consists of Read More ...
Ruby Darbyshire returns to the Champ. Based in Bath, Ruby first performed at the Edinburgh Fringe at the age of four! Since then, Ruby has busked round the world in more than 30 countries, and played at hundreds of festivals, concerts and events. Learn more about Ruby and her amazing music at rubydarbyshire.com
Appledore's own sea shanty ensemble, the Applecorers, are performing at the RNLI lifeboat station in Appledore. The performance starts at 10am on Sunday May 4. 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 Read More ...
Kitty Crush and Bernie CAstle are a duo who sing and play a wide range of covers. Kittie channels Marianne Faithful's smoky vocals and even looks similar. Bernie is a lanky bluesy guitarist who rides a BMW - though not while playing.
The Big Dog Boogie Band are well known and loved around their home base of Bude, and they're heading to Appledore. They are famed for playing a mean delta blues boogie. Find out more at their Facebook page
Lionstar are a Reggae / Rock / World Fusion band based in Devon, UK, and have supported the likes of UB40, Aswad, Soul II Soul, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Bad Manners plus many more. Tickets £11 in advance from Music Glue, or £15 on the door
WORLD-CLASS TRUMPETER AT THE BEAVER Byron Wallen, a musician described by Jazzwise Magazine as ‘one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive’, will appear at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on Monday 1st September with the Craig Milverton Trio. Byron was born in to a musical family and after Read More ...
Jo Jones and Friends are a swing/jazz group based in North Devon. They also form part of the Golden Coast Big Band. And they are coming to the Champ on May 12! Find out more at their Facebook page. Or listen to their easy-going jazzy grooves at Soundcloud.
TRUMPET-LED EXPLORATIONS AT THE BEAVER Four young musicians from Bristol and London bring their trumpet-led band called Sungrass to North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on Monday, 15th September. Drawing inspiration from the melodic sensibilities of contemporary jazz artists such as The RH Factor, Pat Metheny and Butcher Brown the band also leans Read More ...
Appledore's own sea shanty ensemble, the Applecorers, are poerforming at the Maritime Museum. 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 concert Read More ...
Brew-Ha-Ha. It's true, ma, pa. (No other info at this time)
Saturday night and the Champ sees a welcome return of their very own house band, Clear Waters Deep. Dance the night away listening to covers ranging from jazz and blues to modern pop ballads. Their playing is virtuoso and a good time is guaranteed. Some of the most raucous fun-filled nights at the Champ have Read More ...
Sam Dowden is a much loved local musician. He’s famous for his loop pedal skills which may be why Ed Sheeran is one of the many artists he covers while playing guitar (and loop pedal). He’s a regular at the Beaver and pulls in a friendly crowd. To hear him perform, including his new EP Read More ...
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, Read More ...
The Champ is hosting a Charity Music Day, in aid of the Fern Centre which supports cancer sufferers in North Devon. The music day has been organised by Russell Bave and features some of Appledore's finest musicians. It runs from 2pm to 11pm. The full schedule is: 2:00pm Fern Centre Band 2:30pm Songbird Anna 3:00pm Read More ...
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.
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 Read More ...
Bright Lights Collective are a mainly acoustic pop band from North Devon combining acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion and close harmonies. The band members are Iain Springate – electric and acoustic guitars and vocals, Merry Springate – piano, Hammond organ, synth, percussion and vocals and Ant Parker – bass and vocals. Check out the band's Read More ...
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.
Acoustic folk session every Tuesday night at the Champ, run by the indefatigable Russell. All welcome. Check out the Facebook page - facebook.com/tuesdaynightfolksessionatthechampappledore.
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.
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 Read More ...
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.
Adam Cumbers performs at the Beaver with his acoustic originals and covers. A night of great music and good vibes awaits.
The Neil Sadler Band is fronted by Neil Sadler himself, a successful blues/rock guitarist based in Barnstaple. Originally with Sleeping Lions, he now tours with his own band. He has just released his first solo album, Past to Present, which was selected as June's album of the month by the UK Independent Blues Broadcasters Association. Read More ...
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 Read More ...