What's on in Appledore Bideford area. Live music events
The Jazz Defenders are a band committed to defending the legacy of such classic hard bop jazz greats as Horace Silver, Lee Morgan and Art Blakey will be next up at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on Monday 1 April. Combining solid grooves and catchy horn lines with a collaborative and comprehensive Read More ...
On the second Tuesday of each month Appledore's own sea shanty ensemble, the Applecorers, perform at the Beaver. 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 ...
London-based Pearl Fish and Rob Quo are two talented singer songriters performing as Quo Fish. They are visiting Appledore, North Devon as part of their spring 2024 tour. The Champ is honoured to have such a talented duo perform on their fabled north stage. Pearl Fish is an intimate and warm musician. Her sound, honed Read More ...
Rescue Remedy are back to liven up Friday night with their bluesy funk and funky blues. Rescue Remedy are a four-piece blues funk band working out of Bideford, with the finest licks and the funkiest grooves.
David Daccore is a much loved local guitarist and singer who has mastered the art of playing uplifting ska and reggae. His new band Davanya will be playing a mix of Latino, reggae, gypsy and pop covers in their own unique style and also including some of their own popular songs. Come see them Saturday Read More ...
A several-times winner of the British Jazz Awards for best tenor saxophonist and a key member of the late Humphrey Lyttleton’s band appears at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver, Appledore on 15 April. The musician is Karen Sharp who plays baritone as well as tenor saxophones and who will appear with the Craig Read More ...
Buckinghamshire-based Lunabarge are doing a mini-tour of Devon and Cornwall - the Cream Tea Excursion tour. Which reminds us of the Devon-Cornwall rock festival a few years back. It was cancelled at the last minute. Cream and the Jam were down as headliners but the organisers couldn't agree which should go on first. Lunabarge are Read More ...
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 ...
Carnaby Street are a five piece sixties tribute act, coming to the Royal North Devon Golf Club in April. Tickets can be purchased by calling the club on 01236 473817. The ticket price is £30, which includes dinner. Call the Royal North Devon Golf Club on 01237 473817 to book.
Rough Justice are an experienced piano / electro acoustic guitar and vocal duo who play a wide mix of pop, rock, rock n roll, Indie, new wave classics and original material spanning a 50 year period. They are a great band to watch live. See them at the Beaver right on the shores of the Read More ...
Andy Morrison hosts an open music session most Sunday afternoons at the Champ. Variously described as a folk session, or eclectic, it covers a wide range of musical styles and is frequented by some of the best musicians in the area. Come along to the Champ and check it out.
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 £15 advance plus booking fee, £19 on the door. Buy tickets from Music Glue.
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 ...
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 Royal Hotel, Appledore from 8.30. Hummers and strummers, blowers and bowers, tappers and clappers, pluckers and other gentle folk all welcome. Every Wednesday at the Royal Hotel in Appledore, from 8.30. Covers, originals, any style, spoken word, starters and many timers always welcome. Come spread your musical wings.
Bideford is stocking up on cider ready for Friday 26th April when cult band Skimmity Hitchers roll their wagon into town. They'll be performing their madcap Scrumpy & Western music at the Palladium Club on Lower Gunstone, supported by Somerset reggae-funk-hip-hop collective Monkey Bizzle. The gig will also be doubling up as a mini cider Read More ...
Barnstaple-based Dixie Hicks are playing on Saturday 27 April at the Beaver. Dixie Hicks are a three piece playing a myriad of sounds from country, blues & jazz to dance & burlesque. This is their second Beaver show in 3 weeks, which tells you how damned good they are. Come along and enjoy the groove, 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 ...
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 ...
American singer Anita O’Day’s unique sound and swinging rhythmic sense put her in the upper echelon of jazz singers, as skilful with ballads as with scatting and liberal interpretations of standard songs. Anita’s career spanned the late swing and bebop eras, inspiring many singers who followed her. Bristol-based Lucy Moon is just one of these 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 Royal Hotel, Appledore from 8.30. Hummers and strummers, blowers and bowers, tappers and clappers, pluckers and other gentle folk all welcome. Every Wednesday at the Royal Hotel in Appledore, from 8.30. Covers, originals, any style, spoken word, starters and many timers always welcome. Come spread your musical wings.
The Barefoot Bandit are coming to Appledore on Friday 4 May. These guys are amazing. The Barefoot Bandit is an explosion of reggae, dub and world music based in Exmouth. Check out the band and their music at their website The Barefoot Bandit have spread their sounds far and wide. Appledore is lucky indeed that Read More ...
See the amazing Basil's Balls Up Band at The Beaver. The original Basil's Balls Up Band formed in the 70s and is still going strong. With original members Basil and Ranald. Hear them play their own playing quirky originals and covers. Find out more (not much more) at their Facebook page.
Andy Morrison hosts an open music session most Sunday afternoons at the Champ. Variously described as a folk session, or eclectic, it covers a wide range of musical styles and is frequented by some of the best musicians in the area. 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 ...
