What's on in Appledore Bideford area. Live music events
In the 19th century, many people based in Appledore emigrated to Newfoundland, setting up communities that fished cod and built ships from the plentiful timber. Shipping companies offered cheap passage from North Devon and the prospects were better than staying behind. Music played a large part in those rugged communities that formed in Newfoundland, 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.
Dr No is back at the Champ for another riproaring night of vinyl. This amazing DJ has a sixth sense of what to play to get the house up on its feet and moving to the beat. Even people who sit at the bar grouchily all night have been known to get up and shake 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 ...
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.
GRIPPING JAZZ AT THE BEAVER Award-winning saxophonist Alex Clarke joins up-and-coming pianist Eddie Gripper with his trio at North Devon Jazz in The Beaver on 3 November. Alex was winner at the age of twenty of the Rising Star category in the British Jazz Awards and has since pursued a career working with top musicians, Read More ...
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.
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 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 ...
Taking its name and inspiration from an Alan Ginsberg poem entitled Howl, the Howl Quartet will play a gig at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver Appledore on 10th November. Formed in 2017 and led by the saxophonists Harry Brunt and Dan Smith the quartet emphasises storytelling through melodic composition and improvisation. Reviewing the 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 and cajon. Newcomers welcome.
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 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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 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 ...
The Christmas Ceilidh is presented by the Appledore Music Festival. Click on the event name above for more details.
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 ...
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 ...