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Friday 4 July 2025 7-9.30pm - Wren Music: Ceilidh for All - Charter Hall, Market St, Okehampton EX20 1AA
An inclusive ceilidh for all abilities, agilities, ages and identities. First of a series of five planned for this year at different Devon venues. Full details www.wrenmusic.co.uk/news/ceilidhs-for-all-folk-dance-without-barriers.

Sold out Friday 4 July 2025 5pm – The Wellermen - Sea Shanties on Drakes Island, Plymouth
Details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

Monday 7 July 2025 8pm - The Jays - Teignmouth Folk Club, The Brass, Hollands Road, Teignmouth TQ14 8SR
Guest night with The Jays. Free admission. More details from Martyn Hillstead 07904 037812. Club Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/233792233306152.

Thursday 10 July 2025 8pm - Gianni TBay - Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Bluegrass country blues. Details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.

10-13 July 2025 - Exmouth Festival: "Stories from the Sea"
Multi-genre, free festival (including workshops and performance by the Exmouth Shanty Men) www.exmouthfestival.co.uk

Friday 11 July 2025 10am-3pm - Singing for Wellness Conference: Body, Breath and Voice - University of Plymouth, Roland Levinsky Hall
Come and learn how Wren Music, a local Devon charity has worked with people with long term respiratory conditions to discover the joy and benefits of singing for lung health. Lunch provided. Free to attend but donations welcomed. Details/bookings www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

11-13 July 2025 - Totnes Fringe Festival
Multigenre festival with ticketed and free events www.totnesfringe.uk.

Saturday 12 July 2025 8pm - Baklava - Bay Horse Inn, 8 Cistern Street, Totnes, TQ9 5SP (map)
Mesmerising Mediterranean music from two multi talented seasoned performers, Russell Harris and Julia Thomas. Blending sounds of Greece, Turkey and North Africa on oud, concertina, bagpipes, whistle and percussion with vocals. Free event, but donate what you can. Part of Totnes Fringe Festival.

Saturday 12 July 2025 7.30pm - Jim Causley - Caroline's Kitchen, Churston Farm Shop, Dartmouth Rd, Brixham TQ5 0LL (map)
Reservations: Maggie Duffy on 07770 806083 or email scotcraft@msn.com. Plenty of onsite parking.

Saturday 12 July 2025 7.30pm - The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir - St Saviour's Church, Anzac St., Dartmouth TQ6 9DL
Audiences have applauded the energy, expression and quality of performance, which had sold out concerts last year. With stunning new arrangements of traditional songs, classics from Pete Seager, and newly commissioned arrangements of Geoff Lakeman & Ninebarrow tunes - 'Country Matters' is a poignant and celebratory set of glorious unaccompanied singing. Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-lost-sound-folkchoir.

Saturday 12 July 2025 3pm and 7.30pm - Simon & Garfunkel Through The Years - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, continues to delight audiences across the globe. Featuring stunning vocal harmonies from world-class musicians, this spectacular concert transports you on a journey through the epic songs and history of the much-loved Simon and Garfunkel. Details www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk.

Sunday 13 July 2025 4pm - Family Concert & Ceilidh with Rypen - Berry Pomeroy Village Hall, nr Totnes TQ9 6LH
This concert and dance welcomes families with children. Louis Bingham, James Dumbelton and Griselda Sanderson of the trio Rypen present an exciting repertoire for all. You will learn about some unusual instruments like the bagpipes, cittern and nyckelharpa. Everyone is welcome to join in the dances led by our experienced caller Louis. BYO drinks and snacks. Details www.wegottickets.com/event/665018.

Sunday 13 July 2025 7.45pm - John Ward Band - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Based in East Anglia, John Ward, is a renowned songwriter on the folk, roots and acoustic music scene. He is a multi-instrumentalist (acoustic guitar, bass, harmonica and bodhran) and tours as a trio with his wife Lynne and Les Woodley. Together, they produce a full, superbly rounded sound with powerful, thought-provoking and witty songs....and bodhran solos that have to be seen to be believed! For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Thursday 17 July 2025 6.30pm - Old Time Sailors - Bicton Gardens, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6RJ
Fresh from their triumphant performance at Glastonbury – ready to whisk you away on a rollicking voyage to the 19th century! Dust off your pirate hats, hoist the mainsail, and prepare for a night of foot-stomping tunes, raucous revelry, and seafaring magic. Details www.oldtimesailors.com/tickets/bicton-gardens.

Friday 18 July 2025 8pm - Albert Lee - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
One of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, Albert Lee has worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

Friday 18 July 2025 7.30pm - Ceilidh with Stepcote Hill - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Caller: Rosie Baines. Vibrant driving rhythms of traditional English dance music. Café open for refreshments. Tickets £14, U18 £8, on door or from  Café. Fundraising for Matthews Hall and the Topsham community. Details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

Saturday 19 July 2025 - Fintan May with Jimmy Ireland - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
An evening of live music as Fin takes the stage with his band to play a set of blues-folk songs. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

Wednesday 23 July 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" (Weds!) at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring The Weeping Willows. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

Wednesday 23 July 2025 8pm - Stompin’ Dave & Lucy Piper - Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Country blues. Details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.

Saturday 26 July 2025 7.30pm - The Salts - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
The Salts perform sea shanties, songs from the sea, celebrating maritime classics that we all know and love. A great night out which will appeal to all ages. One of the most exciting and energetic concept bands around, performing original material alongside interpretations of traditional songs. Incredibly gutsy stuff with a big sound" Mike Harding. Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

Sunday 27 July 2025 7.45pm - The Salts - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
A co-operative of seasoned musicians, creating what is fast becoming one of the most exciting and energetic folk concepts of recent times. Consisting of Brian Doran (vocals, mandolin, whistle), Lee Collinson (guitar, banjo), Jeremy Hart (vocals, guitar), Richard Nash (vocals, drums) and Tim Cantrell (double bass, vocals), expect a big sound with modern, rewed up sea-related folk songs and shanties. For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Sunday 27 July 2025 7pm - "Sunday Sessions": Chris Murphy - The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
LA-based musician Chris Murphy is a folk/jazz and gypsy violinist who wows audiences with a show of rip-roaring reels and jigs, Americana songs, Anglo-Celtic melancholy and country-blues influences. Details/tickets (£7+) www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events.

NEW Missin’ Tackle Shanty Crew summer quay concerts in Brixham - Mondays 28 July & 4, 11 & 18 August
Missin’ Tackle Shanty Crew are once again holding their annual quay concerts - ’Shanties & Sea Songs’, on Mondays 28 July, 4, 11 & 18 August 7 to 8pm under the Old Fish Market, Brixham Harbour (next to The Golden Hind). All are welcome and this year voluntary collections are being taken to help raise funds for Brixham Theatre.

NEW Tuesday 29 July 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Annie Duggan & Rob Hines. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

NEW Friday 1 August 2025 7pm - Three Acres and a Cow - Plymouth Methodist Central Hall, Eastlake St, Plymouth, PL1 1BA
A history of land rights and protest in folk song and story. Part TED talk, part history lecture, part folk club sing-a-long, part storytelling session. Details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary.

NEW 1-8 August 2025 - Sidmouth Folk Festival
www.sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk

NEW 2-6 August 2025 - Sidmouth Fringe Sessions
www.sidmouthfringe.co.uk

NEW Tuesday 5 August 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Sam Green. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

NEW Wednesday 6 August 2025 7.30pm - Ruben Moreno & Lil Jim - Bridge Inn, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ (map)
Blues South West presents Ruben Moreno (USA) & Lil Jim (UK). Hailing from Texas, Ruben has been in the Zydeco game since a very young age. Mentored by legends like Leroy Thomas, C.J. Chenier, and Andre Thierry, he quickly emerged as the youngest gem in C.J. Chenier’s Red-Hot Louisiana Band. His recent collaborations have included working with fellow Texan superstars Leon Bridges and Khruangbin. Tickets £17 / information from https://thelittleboxoffice.com/thebridgeinn.

NEW 8-10 August 2025 - Dartmoor Folk Festival - South Zeal nr Okehampton
Always the weekend after Sidmouth www.dartmoorfolkfestival.org.uk Lineup includes John Kirkpatrick.

NEW Tuesday 12 August 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Iris. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

NEW Thursday 14 August 2025 8pm - The Dunwells - Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Indie-folk/Americana. Details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.

Sold out 15-17 August 2025 - Beautiful Days - Escot Park nr Exeter
21st Anniversary Festival www.beautifuldays.org

NEW Saturday 23 August 2025 1 to 10pm - Calstock Folk - Calstock Village Hall & Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA (map)
A full day celebrating live folk music across several stages, acoustic fireside session, local food and real ales. Come get involved, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the best of Calstock’s vibrant folk spirit! Details www.facebook.com/events/1387242932497133, www.calstockhall.com/events.

NEW Saturday 23 August 2025 7.30pm - Wake The River - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Cornwall UK based band spans multiple generations in their ages and influences inviting a fresh fusion with delicate, stand-out lead vocals, sensitive instrumentation, layered harmonies. Lead vocalist Freeborn and songwriter Woodburn explore a blend of folk, blues, indie and pop genres. Multi-instrumentalists Height and Seddon add to the sonic mix, their mastery of folk styles and grooves from around the world. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

NEW Monday 25 August 2025 - Ye Vagabonds - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Irish alt-folk group, led by Dublin-based brothers Diarmuid and Brían Mac Gloinn, Ye Vagabonds, have been described as “being at the fore of a new wave of Irish folk”. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

NEW Thursday 28 August 2025 8pm - Mim Grey - Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Details www.ottertonmill.com/live-music.html.

NEW Friday 29 August 2025 - Jake Xerxes Fussell - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Singer, guitarist, and composer .“He is a folksinger in the truest sense, collecting ideas and melodies and lyrics from distant and disparate traditions” The New Yorker. His intuitive creative process often draws from traditional music and archival field recordings - incorporating elements of songs from the past into new work. Details www.cabaretvoltaireevents.com.

NEW Saturday 30 August 2025 8pm - Spooky Men’s Chorale - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
Australia's Spooky Men’s Chorale is a vast, rumbling, steam powered and black clad behemoth, seemingly accidentally capable of rendering audiences moist eyed with mute appreciation or haplessly gurgling with merriment. Based on the twin pillars of grand foolishness and the quest for the perfect subwoofer-rattling boofchord, the Spooky Men seek to commentate on the absurdity and grandeur of the modern male armed only with their voices, a sly collection of hats and facial hair, and a twinkle in the eye. Details www.carnglaze.com.

NEW Sunday 31 August 2025 - This Flight Tonight: The Songs of Joni Mitchell - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

NEW Sunday 31 August 2025 7.30pm - Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
The Ukulele Orchestra proudly present their 40th Year Anniversary World Tour “with only hand luggage”; a witty, quirky, irreverent, awesome, foot-stomping obituary of rock-n-roll and melodious light entertainment, all played on the 'bonsai guitar”. Details www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on. A sellout is almost inevitable!

NEW Friday 5 September 2025 7.30pm - Christine Collister - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Performing songs from the "Children of the Sea" Project. Christine’s career now spans an incredible 40 years. Throughout, she has mesmerized and astounded with her unique blend of soul, blues, pop, jazz, country and folk, and today she remains as powerful, subtle, effortless and relevant as ever. Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

NEW Saturday 6 September 2025 7.30pm - Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band - Gateway Theatre, Fore Street, Seaton EX12 2LE
Be transported by faithful renditions of some of the most iconic songs from the two greatest singer-songwriters of modern times, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. The show is the brainchild of Devon-based singer-songwriter Isabelle Nutton and Cape Town guitarist and singer Bob Thomson, conceived after discovering a shared fascination with Mitchell’s and Dylan’s imagery, poetry and artistry. There followed a dive into - and a subsequent obsession with - two parallel worlds of genius: phrasings, tunings and arrangements; dulcimers, Wurlitzers and harmonicas; histories, fantasies and rivalries; to create a show that pays utmost respect to the craft of their musical idols. Details www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Friday 12 September 2025 8pm - Steve Knightley - Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club, Victoria Park Tennis Club, Lyndhurst Road, St. Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NX (map)
details tba Info / ticket enquiries contact: exeterfolkclub@outlook.com, 01392 210983, www.exeterfolkclub.org,

NEW Saturday 13 September 2025 7.30pm - Moscow Drug Club - Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF (map)
...where certain elements of 1930s Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, Nuevo Tango & Gypsy Campfire meet, have a few to drink and stagger arm in arm into the darkness of some eastern European cobbled street on a mission to find the bar where Django Reinhardt & Tom Waits are having an after hours jam with the local Tziganes… Details www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/whats-on.

tbc Saturday 13 September 2025 7pm - Phil Beer (solo) - Calstock Village Hall, The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA (map)
tba Details www.calstockhall.com/events.

NEW Sunday 14 September 2025 2.30pm - Phil Beer - Galmpton Village Institute Hall, Greenway Road, Brixham TQ5 0LT (map)
Reservations: Maggie Duffy on 01803 855961 / 07770 806083 or email scotcraft@msn.com.

tbc Sunday 14 September 2025 7.45pm - Luke Jackson - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
detals tba For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

NEW Friday 19 September 2025 8pm - Track Dogs (2025) - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Made up of two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American, the band create their own unique brand of acoustic music - a veritable 4 x 4 of voices and instruments identified by the fusion of styles which include Americana, Latino, Folk, Bluegrass and (whisper it..) Pop! Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

NEW Saturday 20 September 2025 8pm - Katie Spencer - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Folk guitarist. “Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs and is the backbone to her music.” Guitarist Magazine; “One of the most satisfying and spellbinding singer-songwriter collections I’ve encountered in some time.” RnR Magazine. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

NEW Saturday 20 September 2025 7.30pm - Sarah McQuaid - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
“One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music … Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.” —Neil March, Trust The Doc Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

NEW Sunday 21 September 2025 2pm - Filkins’ Drift - St Mary's Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
Return of the duo who so impressed us last time as part of their CD (full album) release tour. New material following their walking tour of the whole Welsh coastline. For tickets £12 / information contact Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007, email rachelbelringer@gmail.com.

NEW Sunday 21 September 2025 7.30pm - Martin Simpson - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin's interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

NEW Sunday 21 September 2025 - The John Martyn Project - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Each bringing their own story and relationship to John’s music, they continue to keep the spirit of his music alive whilst collecting stories and insights from the crowds they play to. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

NEW Friday 26 September 2025 8pm - Phil Beer Trio - Kenton Victory Hall, Exeter, EX6 8JA
An opportunity to see world renowned multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer share the Blues roots of his musical life. Supported by his long-time collaborator Miranda Sykes on Bass guitar and Sian Monaghan on percussion, they will confidently guide you through the music of Blind Willie Johnson, The Rev Gary Davis, Davy Graham, and John Mayall. Details www.philbeermusic.co.uk/phil-beer-tour-dates.

NEW Friday 26 September 2025 7.30pm - Rachel Sermanni - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Celebrated Scottish folk singer Sermanni is influenced by musicians such as Eva Cassidy, Van Morrison and Bob Dylan and also often talks about vivid dreams that slowly transform into songs. She developed and understood performing when she began listening and performing Scotland’s traditional music at school. Details www.cabaretvoltaireevents.com.

NEW Friday 26 September 2025 8pm - Old Time Sailors - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
Standing. You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, 'The Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing! You will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery. Details www.carnglaze.com.

NEW Saturday 27 September 2025 7.30pm - Exmouth Shanty Men - Whitestone Parish Hall, Merrymeet, Exeter EX4 2JS
A rendition of our ever popular Tall Ships and Tavern Tales concert (remember, no two Tall Ships and Tavern Tales concerts are ever the same!). Details www.exmouthshantymen.com.

NEW Sunday 28 September 2025 8pm - Leveret - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Andy Cutting (melodeon), Sam Sweeney (fiddle), and Rob Harbron (English concertina). “Three of England's finest traditional players weaving exquisite tapestries out of old and new tunes. Just sublime. I can't recommend seeing them live enough. ” Verity Sharp, BBC Radio 3. Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

tbc Sunday 28 September 2025 7.45pm - Clive Carroll - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
detals tba For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

NEW Thursday 2 October 2025 7.30pm - Reg Meuross - Brixham Methodist Church
Reservations: Maggie Duffy on 01803 855961 / 07770 806083 or email scotcraft@msn.com.

NEW Friday 3 October 2025 7.30pm - India Electric Co - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Perhaps best described as “a veritable musical magpie’s nest” (BBC Radio 3) and “A full musical odyssey” (BBC Radio 1). Blending traditional instruments, folk melodies and subtle electronic influences. Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

NEW Saturday 4 October 2025 8pm - Leveret - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Andy Cutting (melodeon), Sam Sweeney (fiddle), and Rob Harbron (English concertina). “Three of England's finest traditional players weaving exquisite tapestries out of old and new tunes. Just sublime. I can't recommend seeing them live enough. ” Verity Sharp, BBC Radio 3. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

NEW Wednesday 8 October 2025 7.30pm - Phil Beer Trio - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
Multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer will be joined by exquisite singer and bass player Miranda Sykes, solo performer, and frequent collaborator with Show of Hands. Completing the line-up is highly accomplished drummer ‘AMA-UK Instrumentalist of the Year 2020’, Siân Monaghan. The Phil Beer Trio promises an exciting evening of combined talent & musicianship not to be missed! Details www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk.

NEW Thursday 9 October 2025 8pm - DakhaBrakha - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Standing. The world-famous Ukrainian folk heroes in concert, straight from Kyiv to Totnes. After experimenting with Ukrainian folk music, the band has added rhythms from the world into their music, creating its bright and unforgettable sound. At the crossroads of Ukrainian folklore and theatre, their musical spectrum is at first intimate, then riotous. Details www.cabaretvoltaireevents.com.

NEW Friday 10 October 2025 8pm - Tom McConville - Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club, Victoria Park Tennis Club, Lyndhurst Road, St. Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NX (map)
details tba Info / ticket enquiries contact: exeterfolkclub@outlook.com, 01392 210983, www.exeterfolkclub.org,

NEW Saturday 11 October 2025 7.30pm - Ninebarrow - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND (map)
Folk at the Flavel: Multi-award-winning folk duo who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Described by Mark Radcliffe as sounding like ‘two halves of one voice’, by Seth Lakeman as ‘a fantastic duo’ and by Kate Rusby as ‘absolutely amazing’, Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere combine breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies, delivering songs that are inspired and rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees. Details www.theflavel.org.uk.

NEW Saturday 11 October 2025 8pm - Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
From their roots in 90’s folk supergroup ‘Equation‘ through to becoming a revered duo in the folk music scene this multi award-winning folk music couple continue to exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary acoustic music. Kathryn and Sean have twice been voted BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Duo as well as winning Best Duo honours from both Spiral Earth and Fatea Magazine. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

NEW Saturday 11 October 2025 8pm - Barrett's Privateers - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
From the deep, resonating notes of the father and son bass to the high notes of the girls, Barrett's Privateers have delighted audiences throughout Cornwall and well beyond with their broad, rich harmonies. Songs of the sea, shanties, traditional folk, Cornish and mining songs all feature regularly on their set lists. Despite being so varied in age, Barrett’s Privateers take each song and make it their own, with each of the voices finding a way to complement its neighbour, through the joy of just singing together. Details www.carnglaze.com.

NEW Thursday 16 October 2025 8pm - Tobias Ben Jacob & Friends: The Songs of Bob Dylan - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Tobias ben Jacob continues his Icons & Influences series, celebrating 50 years of Bob Dylan's best selling album, Blood on the Tracks, released on 20th January 1975. This acoustic performance will be enhanced by a string section, featuring Cori Smith on Viola and Seth Bye (Filkin's Drift) on violin, bass and accordion.Together, they’ll play a selection of songs from Blood on The Tracks, along with other favourites from throughout Bob Dylan’s career. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

NEW Thursday 16 October 2025 8pm - The Haar - Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 6RQ
The formidable singing talent of All-Ireland Scór na nÓg winner Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music scene in Cormàc Byrne (Show of Hands/Seth Lakeman/FATEA Instrumentalist of the Year), Adam Summerhayes (Zum/Red Priest/Dodo Street), and Murray Grainger (Piers Adams/Miranda Sykes/Martin Allcock) – both of the FATEA award-winning The Ciderhouse Rebellion. Details www.wegottickets.com/event/649802.

NEW Friday 17 October 2025 7pm - Steve Knightley & The Winter Yards Band - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
Following the outstanding success of his Winter Yards solo tour, Steve joins forces with three incredible musicians—guitar virtuoso David Delarre, master percussionist Evan Carson, and double bass maestro John Parker. This powerhouse ensemble promises a rich, dynamic live experience, breathing new life into Steve’s critically acclaimed Winter Yards album. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his music, this is an unmissable opportunity to witness one of folk music’s most revered figures in a bold new setting. Support: True Foxes. Details www.carnglaze.com.

NEW Saturday 18 October 2025 7.30pm - Ceilidh with Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
Part of the City of Plymouth Pipe Band's 50th anniversary celebrations. Ceilidh and mini concert event. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

NEW Saturday 18 October 2025 8pm - Moscow Drug Club - Gateway Theatre, Fore Street, Seaton EX12 2LE
Details www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Sunday 19 October 2025 8pm - Old Spot - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Old Time Appalachian music made with modern audiences in mind – stomping fiddle tunes and lazy banjo backbeats giving way to close harmony singing. Old Spot sees two musicians from different traditional backgrounds exploring a shared musical love, creating new music that is bursting with joy and imagination. Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

NEW Sunday 19 October 2025 7.30pm - Suthering - Tavistock Wharf (map)
Julu Irvine and Heg Brignall have taken the folk scene by storm with their unusual and fresh approach to folk - true story-tellers who champion female characters, creating new narratives for women and unearthing the female heroines of folk. Details www.tavistockwharf.com.

NEW Saturday 25 October 2025 - Stick In The Wheel - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Standing. Stick In The Wheel’s work is rooted in traditional music and song, informed by the modern electronic music that grew out of their hybrid East London heritage. This radical East London duo are known for their intense live shows exploring the raw holler of folk, electronica, spoken word and intricate rustic dobro guitar.  Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

NEW Sunday 26 October 2025 6.30pm - Fishermans Friends - Exeter Great Hall, Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4PY
Details www.thefishermansfriends.com/tickets.

NEW Saturday 1 November 2025 7pm - Baskery - Calstock Village Hall, The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA (map)
Fundraiser for Whitchurch Primary School. Baskery is a Swedish alternative Americana folk rock trio comprising sisters Greta (banjo, drums, vocals), Stella (double bass, vocals) and Sunniva (guitar, vocals) Bondesson. Spinning outlander folk and angrily countrified stateside traditions through an original emotion storm of turbulent energy and magnificent, Euro-refined artistry Baskery have been expanding minds around the globe with ear-splitting, explosive live performances. www.baskeryband.com. Details www.calstockhall.com/events.

NEW Sunday 2 November 2025 3.30pm - Meridianum Ensemble - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
The Meridianum Ensemble is a unique musical collaboration, bringing together top players from Portugal, Morocco and the UK. The six musicians bring their individual styles and influences to the mix, inspired by traditions from Iran and the Eastern Mediterranean to Portugal, Scandinavia and beyond. Modal music, improvisation and virtuosity are features of their gloriously entrancing infusion. Featuring traditional and original repertoire for Arabic oud, Middle Eastern percussion, cittern, Persian Santur, Swedish nyckelharpa and the mediaeval sounds of the hurdy-gurdy, this blend is a sonic and visual treat. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

NEW Sunday 2 November 2025 7.30pm - This Flight Tonight: The Songs of Joni Mitchell - Tavistock Wharf (map)
Seated. An intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell, With a full and comprehensive performance of Joni's most beloved album 'Blue' in its entirety. 'Blue' is regarded by audiences and critics as one of the greatest albums of all time. Mitchell's honesty, musical prowess and iconic voice invites the audience into Joni's experience of living and loving through the complex era of social change of the early 1970s. Details www.tavistockwharf.com.

NEW Thursday 6 November 2025 - John Smith - Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
Born in Essex, raised by the Devon seaside and making his bones in the bars and clubs of Liverpool, England’s one and only John Smith has been at the pioneering forefront of British Folk Guitar Music for twenty years. Support: Georgia Mooney. Details www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Thurs-Sun 6-9 November 2025 7.30pm (&2.30pm Sat) - Riverdance 30: The New Generation - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breath-taking performances has left audiences in awe. Details www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay.

NEW Friday 7 November 2025 8pm - Barron Brady - Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club, Victoria Park Tennis Club, Lyndhurst Road, St. Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NX (map)
details tba Info / ticket enquiries contact: exeterfolkclub@outlook.com, 01392 210983, www.exeterfolkclub.org,

NEW Thursday 13 November 2025 7.30pm - Flook - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND (map)
Folk at the Flavel: After 30 years Flook show no sign of letting-up in their brilliance, their dynamism, or their inventive flair. The band early on evolved an inimitable trademark sound and hold fast to their rightful reputation as exceptional musical innovators; the whistles and flutes of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly weaving and spinning tunes rooted in tradition over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination. Details www.theflavel.org.uk.

NEW Friday 14 November 2025 7.30pm - Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan are both ranked in Rolling Stone’s ‘Top Ten Singer-Songwriters of All Time’ and their legacy is honoured in this stunning tribute. With unrivalled musical authenticity this multi-instrumentalist five-piece covers all the hits including ‘Like a Rolling Stone’, ‘Both Sides Now’, ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’, ‘Big Yellow Taxi’, fronted Bob Thomson and Isabelle Nutton as Bob and Joni. An exhilarating evening of songwriting genius, expertly presented with passion and humour. Audiences will be taken on a journey through Joni’s and Bob’s histories, poetry and artistry, their trademark guitars and pianos backed by a full band and augmented with the evocative sounds of the Wurlitzer, harmonica and dulcimer. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

NEW Sunday 16 November 2025 - Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman - St Mary's Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
Kathryn has a stunning voice and is a good keyboard player, whilst Sean has all the musical skills one would hope for from a member of his dynasty taking guitar accompaniment to the next level. Together they write much of their material, often rooted in Dartmoor, their home. For tickets £14 / information contact Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007, email rachelbelringer@gmail.com.

NEW Sunday 16 November 2025 8pm - Kris Drever - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Cherished and admired in equal measure by listeners and fellow musicians, award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter and prolific collaborator Kris Drever has been a leading light on the UK roots scene for well over a decade. A highly skilled guitarist who adroitly blends traditional folk and flat picking with more contemporary influences. Drever is an astonishingly fine interpreter of others’ songs, with an increasingly frequent knack for concocting seriously smart lyrical observations and earworm melodies of his own. Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

NEW Weds/Thurs 19/20 November 2025 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Riverdance 30: The New Generation - Plymouth Pavilions
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breath-taking performances has left audiences in awe. Details www.plymouthpavilions.com/whats-on.

NEW Saturday 22 November 2025 8pm - Sound of the Sirens - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
Singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter, Devon comprising of Abbe Martin & Hannah Wood. Honing their craft over the past decade, Martin & Wood have cemented themselves as firm favourites as “one of the UK’s finest folk acts” not only on the Westcountry scene, but nationally, and internationally too. Details www.carnglaze.com.

NEW Monday 24 November 2025 - Grace Petrie - Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
Long respected as the British folk scene’s funniest lesbian, Grace Petrie’s new show sees her combine music and comedy for the first time. Details www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.30pm - Peter Knight & John Spiers - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
Peter and John have made long lasting and significant contributions to the English folk scene via their work with Steeleye Span and Bellowhead, and more recently with the Gigspanner Big Band, and each has changed the perception of what traditional music can be, simultaneously introducing it to much wider, including global, audiences. Details www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk.

NEW Friday 28 November 2025 8pm - Knight & Spiers - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Both Peter Knight and John Spiers have made long lasting and significant contributions to the English folk scene via their work with Steeleye Span and Bellowhead respectively, and each in their own way has changed the perception of what traditional music can be, introducing it to much wider audiences. As members of the Gigspanner Big Band, they have expanded those boundaries ever further. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

NEW Sunday 30 November 2025 7.30pm - Fishermans Friends - Plymouth Pavilions
Details www.plymouthpavilions.com/whats-on.

date tba November 2024 7.30pm - Budapest Cafe Orchestra - Lympstone Village Hall, School Hill, Lympstone, Exmouth EX8 5JY (map)
The refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired boutique orchestra are back! BCO bring you gypsy and folk-flavoured music in their own fresh and surprising way. From Balkan and Russian traditional pieces to artful distillations of the masterpieces by the great Romantic composers to Gaelic folk anthems their infectious music will get into your veins and stay there forever. Details www.lympstone-entertainments.net.

NEW Friday 5 December 2025 - Sound of the Sirens - Exeter Cathedral
Singer-songwriting duo Abbe Martin & Hannah Wood based in Exeter. Honing their craft over the past decade, Martin & Wood have cemented themselves as firm favourites as “one of the UK’s finest folk acts” not only on the Westcountry scene, but nationally, and internationally too. Details www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Saturday 6 December 2025 7.30pm - Steve Knightley & The Winter Yards Band - Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
Following the outstanding success of his Winter Yards solo tour, Steve joins forces with three incredible musicians—guitar virtuoso David Delarre, master percussionist Evan Carson, and double bass maestro John Parker. This powerhouse ensemble promises a rich, dynamic live experience, breathing new life into Steve’s critically acclaimed Winter Yards album. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his music, this is an unmissable opportunity to witness one of folk music’s most revered figures in a bold new setting. Support: True Foxes. Details www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Sunday 7 December 2025 8pm - The Sandy Denny Project - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Fotheringay MkII members Sally Barker (The Poozies, BBCTV's "The Voice", IOTA) and guitarist PJ Wright (TradArrr, The Dylan Project) are joined by multi instrumentalist Marion Fleetwood (voice, fiddle, guitars - Feast of Fiddles, TRADarrr, IOTA), Gemma Shirley (keyboard and vocals - TRADarrr) and the rhythm section of bassist Mat Davies and drummer Mark Stevens from folk-rock legends Little Johnny England to form The Sandy Denny Project. Sandy Denny’s remarkable writing is approached not as a tribute band, slavishly copying the records, but as a tribute in its best sense - an interpretation of Sandy's wonderful work. Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

NEW Thursday 11 December 2025 - St Agnes Fountain - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Chris Leslie, Chris While, Julie Matthews, affectionately known as 'The Aggies' and 'The Christmas Band'. The beloved 'St Agnes Fountain' have toured every December since 2001 bar one, and we all know which one that was! Now they are ready to tread the tinsel boards once more this December, bringing Christmas (and a new C.D) to the nation. Christmas, as they say, starts with St. Agnes Fountain. Presenting carols with a curve. Details not yet listed: www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

NEW Friday 12 December 2025 8pm - St Agnes Fountain - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
Chris Leslie, Chris While, Julie Matthews, affectionately known as 'The Aggies' and 'The Christmas Band'. The beloved 'St Agnes Fountain' have toured every December since 2001 bar one, and we all know which one that was! Now they are ready to tread the tinsel boards once more this December, bringing Christmas (and a new C.D) to the nation. Christmas, as they say, starts with St. Agnes Fountain. Presenting carols with a curve. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

NEW Saturday 13 December 2025 7.30pm - Seth Lakeman - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
7 seats left at 1/7! Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

NEW Friday 19 December 2025 - Mad Dog Mcrea - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two-bit, jibe-arsed dive in Christendom, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the word, a live, band. Details www.carnglaze.com.

tbc Friday 19 December 2025 - Jim Causley & Miranda Sykes - St Paul's Church, Church Street, Starcross EX6 8QB
details tba Christmas show

NEW Sunday 21 & Monday 22 December 2025 7.30/8.30pm - Mad Dog Mcrea - Tavistock Wharf (map)
Seated+standing. Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two-bit, jibe-arsed dive in Christendom, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the word, a live, band. Details www.tavistockwharf.com.

NEW Saturday 27 December 2025 - Twixt Christmas and New Year Céilidh with The Offshoot Band - South Brent Village Hall, Station Approach TQ10 9AQ (map)
details tba The annual ‘Twixt and Between’ ceilidh with The Offshoot Band (from ‘Spinach for Norman’). http://southbrentfolk.org.uk. https://www.facebook.com/SouthBrentFolk.

NEW Wednesday 14 January 2026 - Martin Joseph - Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
For one man and a guitar, Martyn Joseph creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling, and passionate. Details www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Sunday 1 February 2026 8pm - Jim Moray - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Jim Moray is an English folk musician, singer, and producer known for his innovative approach to traditional folk music. First gaining notice in the early 2000s for his startling reimagining of traditional songs, blending acoustic instrumentation with electronic production, he has established himself as one of the key figures in the English Folk Revival of the last 25 years. Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

NEW Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.30pm - Budapest Cafe Orchestra - New Hall, Barrington St, Tiverton EX16 6QP
Guaranteed to be the most energetic and entertaining evening of gypsy & folk-flavoured music from all around the world. The BCO deliver traditional Balkan, Russian, Hungarian and Romanian gypsy and folk music in their own fresh and surprising way with jazz nuances and stunningly unique arrangements. Details www.budapestcafeorchestra.co.uk/concerts.shtml.

NEW Saturday 28 February 2026 8pm - Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band - Gateway Theatre, Fore Street, Seaton EX12 2LE
Tribute to Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. Details www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Thursday 19 February 2026 - Fishermans Friends - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Details www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay.

NEW Wednesday 19 March 2026 - Levellers Collective - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Following a summer of electrifying shows later this year, including their annual headline performance at Beautiful Days Festival in August, revered British band the Levellers will return with their much-loved acoustic Collective in spring 2025. Details www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay.

NEW Sunday 19 April 2026 7.30pm - The Fureys: Farewell Tour - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ
After 10 previous performances The Fureys lay their last ever Devon and Cornwall concert here as part of their Farewell Tour here on Sunday 19th April. Details www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Saturday 2 May 2026 7.30pm - Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years  - Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF (map)
Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world. Details www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Saturday 30 May 2026 7.30pm - Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band - Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell Tribute. With unrivalled musical authenticity this multi-instrumentalist five-piece covers all the hits including ‘Like a Rolling Stone’, ‘Both Sides Now’, ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ and ‘Big Yellow Taxi’. Details www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk.

NEW Tues-Sun 4-9 7.45pm (&Sat 2.30pm; Sun 4pm) August 2026 - Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
The global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance returns to the UK in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of the production’s legacy, captivating over 60 million fans in 60 countries since its debut in 1996. Details www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay. Tickets from about £20! (as at 27/1/25)

tbc Saturday 28 November 2026 - Jim Causley & Miranda Sykes - Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres EX5 5BW (5BU?)
details tba Yes! 2026

John Culf
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