Appledore Music

Just East of Jazz - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2026-04-27 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
JUST EAST OF JAZZ AT THE BEAVER
Appearing at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 27th April will be Just East of Jazz. Back in the 1990s the band pioneered the incorporation of East European and Middle Eastern musical influences in to jazz but has since developed a unique sound which seamlessly links composition and improvisation. To quote Jazzwise Magazine the band’s music is ‘a restlessly virtuosic display of exceptionally punchy rhythmic precision and tight but flighty improvisation” while The Guardian wrote that the band is ‘one of the more unusual world-jazz ensembles…the authority and energy of the group has been growing over the years, and they have long been a vivacious proposition live.’
The band will be at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 27th April. As well as the core line-up of saxophonist Jeremy Shoham, percussionist Rick Finlay and bassist Phil Scragg, the band will include the addition of keyboard wizard Danny Manners whose musical background includes a lengthy period with award-winning prog rock band Big Big Train.
Learn more about Just East of Jazz and listen to their music at justeastofjazz.com.
The gig starts at 8:30pm and is hosted by the North Devon Jazz Club. Thank you NDJC. There is no entrance fee. A collection will be taken for the band. For a meal booking please phone The Beaver on 01237 474822

Steve Ruffé Acoustic Session
2026-04-27 20:30 - 23:00, 2026-05-04 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Royal Hotel, 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PS, United Kingdom
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.

Jim Crawford’s Blues Night
2026-04-29 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 and cajon. Newcomers welcome.

Tuesday night folk session
2026-04-30 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-06-02 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Acoustic folk session every Tuesday night at the Champ, run by the indefatigable Russell. All welcome. Check out the Facebook page – facebook.com/tuesdaynightfolksessionatthechampappledore.

Richard Malfait's open mic night
2026-04-30 20:30 - 23:00, 2026-05-07 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.

Richard Malfait Lightly Mic'd Session
2026-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.
This is an Appledore Music Festival pre-festival gig.

Sunday Marmalade with Baz Bix
2026-05-03 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-05-10 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
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 or simply love to sing, come and join the fun-filled evening of laughter and extraordinary local talent.

Appledore Ceilidh Band
2026-05-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-03 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Paris) | Seagate Hotel, The Quay, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1QS, United Kingdom
The Appledore Ceilidh Band play on the first Wednesday of every 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. Originally formed to run a proper ceilidh at the Appledore Music Festival, they have become a much-loved feature of the Appledore music scene.
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.

Jim Crawford’s Blues Night
2026-05-06 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.

Richard Malfait Lightly Mic'd Session
2026-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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.

Applecorers Shanty and food drive
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 warm your heart.
The evening is also a food drive. There will be a collection of food donations for the Northern Devon food bank. Thanks to Kaye for organising the collection. If you can, please bring along some of the urgently-needed items listed below:

Tinned Vegetables
Tinned Fruit
Corned Beef
Long Life Juice
Ham & Chopped Pork
Tinned Custard
Sponge Puddings
Instant Coffee
Snack Bars
Jam
Biscuits

Gypfunk
2026-05-22 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.

Peter Bruntnell
2026-05-23 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 Friday night!
This is an Appledore Music Festival pre-festival gig.
Check out Peter’s web site here.

Pretty Green
2026-05-23 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
Pretty Green are a hard working and dedicated band who are passionately devoted to the music of The Jam.
Pretty Green offer a tribute to The Jam that musically is on the highest level seen amongst tributes. They play classics like Going Underground or Start! as well as loads of other Jam hits.
What makes Pretty Green unique from all other tributes is that the front man is in his very early twenties, his controlled aggression , guitar playing and singing is a roll back in time to a young Weller. Jam fans will not be disappointed , Pretty Green’s stage performance and passion for what they do is second to none.
Pretty Green are also taking part in the August Bank Holiday Quadrophenia Weekender.
Learn more about Pretty Green at their Facebook page.

Domingo Caramelo
2026-05-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-21 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
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 on bass, Rob Norris on keys, Jon Gillies on sax and Jim Blofeld on drums. Their repertoire includes jazz standards such asMisty, Autumn Leaves and Over the Rainbow
The band name, which means Sunday sweet in Spanish, combined with a picture of John Thomson in his Louis “Niiiice” Balfour guise on the poster, hints at an irreverent approach but that should not be mistaken for a lack of finesse. These guys are superb musicians. Enjoy!

Jim Crawford
2026-05-24 20:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | The Champ, 5 Meeting St, Appledore, EX39 1RJ, United Kingdom
Jim Crawford, a truly great guitarist in many people’s eyes, is making the long trek from his home to the Champ. It promises to be a fun-filled evening of the finest blues. Highly recommended!

Michael Wright Quintet - presented by North Devon Jazz Club
2026-05-25 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris) | The Beaver, Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1RY, United Kingdom
At the Beaver, during the pre-weekend of the Appledore Music Festival, are the Michael Wright Quintet, playing Jazz/Funk/Latin.
The band comprises:
Emmanuel Segun Sax
Jon Gillies Sax
John Bingham Keys
Michael Reed. Drums
Michael Wright Bass

Applecorers Shanty - Songs of the Sea
2026-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris) | North Devon Maritime Museum, 5 Odun Road, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PT, United Kingdom
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 is taking place during the Appledore Book Festival.

The Beached Boys - Royal North Devon Golf Club
2026-06-26 19:30 - 23:00 (Europe/Paris) | Royal North Devon Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1HD, United Kingdom
The Royal North Devon Golf Club is hosting the Beached Boys – a tribute to the Beach Boys.
All the greatest hits from the sound of surf.
Tickets can be purchased by calling the club on 01236 473817. The ticket price is £30, which includes a two-course meal. Call the Royal North Devon Golf Club on 01237 473817 to book.

Quadrophenia Weekender
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-31 | Guillemot, The Guillemot Bar, Gardens & Restaurant, Latitude 51, Westward Ho!, EX39 1GW
Taking place in the gardens of the renowned Guillemot in Westward Ho!, this is a true Mod delight. Across August Bank Holiday Weekend, a stack of mod and ska bands will bring the sounds of the mod era to the North Devon coast. To cement the festival’s credentials, the sea front will be chocka with Lambrettas sporting a stunning array of mirrors, lights and chrome accessoriers.
The weekend line-up runs as follows:
Friday 28 August

Complete Madness
The Nomads

Saturday 29 August

Who’s Next
D’Ska Assassins
The Modlites

Sunday 30 August

Ska Bucks
A Band Called Malice
Pretty Green

Ticket prices are £40 for the whole weekend, or £12 on Friday and £20 each for Saturday and Sunday.
See poster below for times.
