Appledore Music

Neil Maya Quartet - Tribute to Dave Brubeck
2025-02-03 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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’.
On 3rd February saxophonist Neil Maya will bring his quartet to North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore to play a tribute to the great man, performing a programme which will include some of Brubeck’s best work, including It’s a Raggy Waltz, Blue Rondo a la Turk, Unsquare Dance and, of course, Take Five.
The gig is at 8:30pm and 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.

Jenna Witts
2025-02-07 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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. She’s also played alongside other musicians including Elkie Brooks and Hazel O’Connor.
Jenna’s first album ‘Barefoot and Eager’ and her second album ‘Brother’ both received great critical acclaim. Her visit to the finest small pub in North Devon is a rare treat and not to be missed.

Russell A Bave
2025-02-10 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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.

Pete Geiger
2025-02-14 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.

Sam Brayshaw plays Kurt Weill - North Devon Jazz Club
2025-02-17 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 17th February.
Sam’s playing has been described as “delightful and surprising” by Dave Gelly in the Observer, while his recent trio album was praised in Jazzwise as “a triumph of intelligence and sentiment”. Jazz Journal commented that he makes ‘each solo an excursion of great interest, never overloading sentiment or false emotion but always staying true to the song.’
Joining Sam will be ultra-swinging drummer Steve Brown and award-winning double bassist Andrew Robb.
The gig is at 8:30pm and 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.

Appledore Ceilidh Band - St Patrick's
2025-02-21 19:30 - 23:00 UTC | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
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 Day at St Mary’s Hall. Tickets are £10 in advance or £14 on the door. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Appledore Ceilidh Band will lead you step-by-step through a fun and frenetic evening of family-friendly dancing and frivolity. The caller, Sophie Randles-Dunkley, is a popular local musician who has organised many a ceilidh. A talented Celtic band will be providing the jigs and reels. All are welcome.
No experience or innate dancing ability is required. The evening is guaranteed to be a hoot. For the ceilidh virgins amongst us, a ceilidh involves the caller explaining a sequence of dance moves to a group of people who then dance along to the live music. Wonderful stuff!

The Alchemists
2025-02-22 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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.

Matt Hopkins - North Devon Jazz Club
2025-03-03 20:30 - 22:30 UTC
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 a leading figure in the “Music of Pat Metheny” project, Matt performs alongside acclaimed pianist Dave Newton, delivering interpretations that capture the essence of Metheny’s work. His role in the Hopkins-Hammond Trio further highlights his adaptability, blending guitar seamlessly with organ and drums to explore the dynamic range of the organ trio format.
Matt will appear at North Devon Jazz Club at The Beaver, Appledore on 3 March together with phenomenal pianist Andy Nowak and fine double bass player Kevin Sanders.
The gig is at 8:30pm and 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.

Appledore Ceilidh Band
2025-03-04 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Seagate Hotel, The Quay, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1QS, United Kingdom
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 beyond.

Mad Dog Mcrea
2025-03-15 20:30 - 23:00 UTC | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
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 be purchased at Free of Tigers Events and will set you back £21, else £25 on the door.

Craig Milverton Trio - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2025-03-17 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 eight Grammy Awards and made over 200 recordings in a 60 year career, playing mainly in a trio setting. Influenced by such greats as Teddy Wilson, James P. Johnson and particularly Art Tatum, he was, according to the singer/pianist Ray Charles, the only pianist who ever came near to Tatum’s technical genius.
Craig Milverton was awarded UK Jazz Pianist of the Year in 2010 and is a regular member of Digby Fairweather’s band as well as featuring with many other top musicians. Digby Fairweather has praised Craig as ‘Britain’s nearest to Oscar Peterson’ while Cadence Magazine stated that Craig is ‘a hard swinging pianist whose chops certainly bring to mind the great Oscar Peterson’ .
At the gig the trio will perform a show which highlights all the great recordings of Peterson, from his biggest hit ‘Tenderly’, to his best selling album ‘Night Train’.
Find out more at craigmilverton.co.uk.
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

Black Friday with Heartwood
2025-03-27 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 the Pogues will keep you dancing all night.
This event is in St Mary’s Hall and costs £10 advance or £14 on the door. A bar will be available. Tickets can be purchased via Free of Tiger Events.

Glyn Wilcox Live and Solo
2025-03-29 20:00 - 22:30 UTC | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
Boss sounds with Glyn Wilcox at the Royal on Bude Street. Come and hear ska, reggae and rock steady from this master of the art. Glyn is a member of the Devon-based ska and reggae band The Simmertones, winners of the 2013 Souh West Music best album of 2013 award. Dance the night away to the non-stop groove.

Derek Nash - North Devon Jazz Club
2025-03-31 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris)
JOOLS HOLLAND’S SAXOPHONIST AT THE BEAVER
Saxophonist Derek Nash, who is a leading member of Jools Holland’s big band, is the distinguished guest of fellow saxophonist Martin Dale and his quartet on Monday 31st March at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore. Rated as one of the finest saxophonists in the UK Derek Nash also accompanies many artists such as Tom Jones, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and Gregory Porter. Derek is also a prolific composer for TV and radio as well as various jazz ensembles and he has received several awards for his musicianship. The Observer praised his ‘bravura display of contemporary saxophone’ while The Sunday Times described his playing as ‘breathtaking’.
The gig is at 8:30pm and 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.

Take a Chance on Us - Abba Tribute
2025-04-04 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Paris) | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
Join us on Friday 4th April at St Mary’s Church Hall, Appledore, for Take a Chance on Us, the hugely popular ABBA tribute act guaranteed to get you dancing like a super trouper or dancing queen, loving the music and admiring the costumes for a fantastic night of fun in support of Appledore Lifeboat and the RNLI. We have a licensed bar and everything to get you in the mood for gimme gimme gimme and take a chance on us. £12 per ticket in advance, £15 on the door.
Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite.

The Jukes
2025-04-04 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
The Jukes are a 4 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. More on their Facebook page.

Sasha
2025-04-07 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Come to the Beaver to hear the fabulous Sasha Brennand sing acoustic covers and originals that you won’t want to miss.

Jonthan Gee Trio with Roberto Manzin - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2025-04-14 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Italian Saxophonist Joins Top UK Pianist
Italian saxophonist Roberto Manzin will join a trio led by top UK pianist Jonathan Gee at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 14th April.
With a technique described by Time Out as ‘scorching’ Manzin has received rave reviews for his playing. Jazzwise Magazine recommended him as ‘ to be heard to be believed’ and ‘as a melodist first and foremost, who gradually unfolds a solo and builds up to a compelling conclusion’ while London Jazz described his playing as having ‘something of the chromatic excitement of (Michael) Brecker and the soulfulness of (David) Sanborn’.
Pianist Jonathan Gee has been praised by the Independent as a ‘reflective, beautifully poised pianist’ , by Time Out as ‘sparky and sensitive’ and by Jazzwise Magazine for ‘his breathlessly sparkling originality’.
The two musicians will be joined by the fine rhythm team of Marcus Vergette on bass and Louie North on drums.
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

Old Time Sailors
2025-04-17 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | St Mary’s Church Hall, Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RL, United Kingdom
Old Time Sailors come to Appledore for a raucous night of sea shanties at St Mary’s Hall. These seafaring lads and lasses will be singing their hearts out and quite possibly getting legless too. Admission £18 advance plus booking fee, £22 on the door.
A bar will be available.
This event is in St Mary’s Hall and costs £18 advance or £22 on the door. A bar will be available. Tickets can be purchased via Free of Tiger Events.

Bailjumpers
2025-04-18 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
Bailjumpers at the Royal – pop, rock, soul, funk, punk and a touch of R&B

Halfwood
2025-04-19 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Half man, half wood – at the Beaver.
But seriously, we don’t know much about Halfwood but we do know that Martin Barnes is a member and they’re from North Devon and here’s a link to more on Facebook.

Bad Flowers
2025-04-19 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
Bad Flowers at the Royal. An exciting new project delivering the finest tribute to all things 90’s rock.

Sam Massey Quartet play Miles Davis - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2025-04-28 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
MILES DAVIS TRIBUTE AT BEAVER
American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis became one of the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz. Pioneering the bebop style alongside Charlie Parker, Davis went on to record the most popular jazz record of all time, Kind of Blue, and continued being an artistic innovator throughout his life with a lasting impact on many musicians to this day. On 28th April trumpeter Sam Massey will join a trio at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore to perform pieces composed by Miles Davis, such as All Blues and Stella by Starlight.
Described by The Guardian as a ‘fine trumpet player’ Sam Massey has performed alongside top-class musicians from across the UK, including the legendary Devon-based bandleader Mike Westbrook and Radio 2 favourite Clare Teal. As a performer, arranger and composer, he and his music have been broadcast on numerous BBC, Jazz FM and RAI (Italy) programmes and Sam is found on critically acclaimed albums by artists such as American soul singer PP Arnold and ska band The Simmertones.
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

Feelgood Inc
2025-05-10 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
Feelgood Inc feature the songs of Dr Feelgood, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and more.

David Smale Band
2025-05-10 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
David Smale is a Barnstaple-based musician who is coming to the Beaver with his band, playing a range of heartfelt self-penned songs that have a beat you can dance to. Listen to him at his Bandcamp site.

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 (Europe/Paris) | 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 (Europe/Paris) | 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 (Europe/Paris) | 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!

Jacob Terry
2025-05-24 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
Jacob Terry plays a raw acoustic sound with an alternative spin. And he’s coming to the Royal. Find out more about the man on his Facebook page.
