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Saturday 26 April 2025 8pm - Ceilidh with Flash Co. - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

Gigspanner Big Band - Album Launch Tour
A few tickets left Saturday 26 April 2025 7.30pm - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.
Sold out Sunday 27 April 2025 8pm - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.
Gigspanner Big Band return to their six-piece format, showcasing material from their new album. Their high-energy, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those looking for something more experimental. Legendary Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight, percussionist Sacha Trochet, guitarist Roger Flack, acclaimed multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin - BBC Folk Awards 'Best Duo') and Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player extraordinaire, John Spiers.

Sunday 27 April 2025 2pm - Hafren (Chris Roberts) - St Mary's Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
One half of duo Filkin’s Drift (who wowed the audience here). Chris is a super guitarist who comes from Wales. This performance will predominantly be his exploration of beautiful Welsh songs. For tickets £12 / information contact Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007, email rachelbelringer@gmail.com.

Sunday 27 April 2025 7.45pm - Magpies - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Combine three highly accomplished musicians (Bella Gaffney on guitar, banjo and vocals, songwriter Ellie Gowers on guitar and vocals and Holly Brandon on fiddle and vocals), with excellent songwriting skills, and you get a top-drawer trio, who provide a captivating blend of British folk and Bluegrass. There are also original interpretations of traditional pieces, with influences from Eastern Europe and Quebec. For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Monday 28 April 2025 7.30pm - Paul Hutchinson & Karen Wimshurst - Sidmouth Acoustic Folk Club, Blue Ball Inn, Steven's Cross, Sidford EX10 9QL
An exciting fusion of jazz and folk music - fascinating, eclectic and highly entertaining. Acoustic open performers nights on the third Monday of each month. Details: Email janet.strapp [at] outlook.com, 07850 163241.

Tuesday 29 April 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Blooming. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

Friday 2 May 2025 8pm - The Prophecy of Merlin - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
A Cornish Tale set to Music. Welcome to an hour of fast-moving oral storytelling and achingly beautiful music; an epic adventure story by Mike O’Connor and Barbara Griggs. After the story there will be a break followed by a 45 minute talk on the history and folklore behind it. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Friday 2 May 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.

Saturday 3 May 2025 8.30pm - House Concert: Jimmy Crowley & Eve Telford - Hatch Court, nr Churchstow, Kingsbridge TQ7 4AJ
Jimmy Crowley has been at the heart of the Irish folk scene since his ground breaking debut album The Boys of Fairhill in 1977. Fourteen albums later, he is constantly exploring new musical expressions. Currently touring with Eve Telford who is a singer, poet and writer of short stories. In her singing of traditional songs, one can sense her deep-seated connection to the folk singers who have passed on. Her original songs are rooted in the wellsprings of world mythology, indigenous stories, and a proximity to our Earth. No bar, BYO drinks. Cash donations on door, we encourage £12-15. Doors 7.30pm. Bookings, call Mark on 07730 921192 or email wheelwrightmark@gmail.com. Hatch Events Group: www.facebook.com/groups/867342600023926.

3-5 May 2025 - Brixham Pirate Festival
Pirates, shanties, sea songs and more www.brixhampiratesfestival.com.

Sunday 4 May 2025 7.30pm - Old Time Sailors - Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Old Time Sailors - seafaring music, songs and shanties infused with Celtic Rock, Punk and Ska. Details www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk.

Sunday 4 May 2025 7.30pm - Track Dogs - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ
Track Dogs’ music is a mix of various styles, from folk to pop/rock, bluegrass and even some country, all perfectly measured, without clearly defining with any of them, giving a result filled with positivity and joy, which they transmit from the very first minute, turning their performance into an authentic party. Details www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on/track-dogs-2025.

Wednesday 7 May 2025 7.30pm - Eddie Martin - Bridge Inn, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ (map)
Award-winning guitar and harmonica skills, foot percussion, witty lyrics and a strong voice have made Eddie a uniquely popular act on the international circuit for decades. Singer-songwriter-multi instrumentalist, charismatic entertainer and blues missionary all combine to make Eddie Martin's solo performances special. Multi award winning, he has become known as “The Ambassador of British Blues”. Tickets £15 / information from The Bridge Inn, https://thelittleboxoffice.com/thebridgeinn.

UPDATED Friday 9 May 2025 7.30pm - Daphne's Flight - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
Chris While, Julie Matthews, Helen Watson, Miranda Sykes. Melanie Harrold has had to withdraw from the tour due to illness. The group have decided with very heavy hearts to make this the last tour of Daphne’s Flight. The music of Daphne's Flight is a unique and magical blend of their individual styles, but together they create a unique and unparalleled force, empowering audiences of all ages, producing music that is relatable, moving and uplifting and creating a chemistry on stage that is both joyful and contagious. Details www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.

Friday 9 May 2025 8pm - Keith Donnelly - Church House, South Tawton, nr Okehampton EX20 2LQ (map)
Keith is a one-of-a-kind performer who never fails to entertain. His hilarious stories, incredible guitar skills, and boundless energy make for a night filled with fun, laughter, and outstanding folk music. Whether he’s spinning a tall tale or delivering a heartfelt song, Keith’s performances are guaranteed to leave you smiling. Dartmoor Folk Festival fundraiser. Details https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/chc/t-dvdvkme.

Sunday 11 May 2025 7.45pm - Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Really wowed us here last February. Using folk music of the British Isles as a catalyst, Kit and Aaron create dynamic interpretations of centuries-old material as well as original compositions, whilst celebrating the timeless aural quality of a guitar, fiddle and vocals duet. They display
astonishing dexterity and musicianship, playing with great energy and passion. “Mightily impressive” (R2 mag). For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Friday 16 May 2025 8pm - India Electric Co. - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
India Electric Co. return to their roots with a series of more acoustic based duo shows in more intimate surroundings than their recent support tours across the UK and Europe with shows including their debut at The London Palladium. Showcasing their latest album bringing fresh, stripped back arrangements to songs they’ve travelled the world with, these concerts will take the band back to where it all began, sometimes folk, sometimes not. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Friday 16 May 2025 - Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins - Workshop, Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
An evening of intimate Folk/Americana with Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins, both excellent singer-songwriters in their own right, possibly better known as two thirds of harmony trio The Lost Trades. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

16-18 May 2025 - Dart Music Festival - Dartmouth
Mostly free, largely outdoor, many types of music www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk.

17/18 May 2025 - Plymouth Pirates Weekend
Google for details

Saturday 17 May 2025 7.30pm - Martin Simpson - Great Hall, Dartington Trust, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
A master of his art, and one of the finest folk guitarists in the world, the legendary Martin Simpson comes to give an intimate and spellbinding concert in Dartington's Great Hall. One of England’s most revered folk performers, and 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.dartington.org/event/martin-simpson-live-in-concert.

Sunday 18 May 2025 8pm - Huw Williams - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
From the well-loved duo Huw and Tony Williams, Huw's songs were covered by many artists , including Fairport Convention whose version of Summer Before the War and Simon Nicol’s version of Rosemary’s Sister brought him to a much wider audience. Huw will be joined for this show by talented bass player Ben Tunnicliffe. Expect foot tapping melodies, deeply moving songs and hilarious humour. Support: Exceptional guitarist and interpreter of song, Si Barron. Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

Sunday 18 May 2025 7.45pm - Harbottle & Jonas - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
details tba/tbc For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Tuesday 20 May 2025 8pm - Jon Wilks - Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street, Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN  
Multi-talented much-admired fingerpicking folk guitarist and singer in the Martin Carthy / Martin Simpson vein. With a forthcoming album featuring his original songs, 20th of May will be an interesting time to see him in action. Details www.devonfolk.org/events-diary. £8 on door, U18 free subject so space. BYO refreshments. Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/Bradninchfolk, contact 01392 881105,

Tuesday 20 May 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Ed Blunt. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

No tickets available Friday 23 May 2025 7.30pm - Martha Tilston - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
No tickets available Saturday 24 May 2025 7.30pm - Seth Lakeman
Part of Dartmoor Tors Festival 23-25 May https://dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk/, https://wegottickets.com/dartmoortorsfestival.

Saturday 24 May 2025 7.30pm - The Black Feathers - Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Americana to some, Folk to others, The Black Feathers have those qualities in expansive quantity. Sian Chandler’s soaring, dramatic, melodious but powerful voice is a perfect counterpoint to Ray Hughes’ piquant vocals and his sparkling and occasionally spicy guitar motifs. This is a duo who love what they play and play what they love with panache, humour, delight and rather a lot of commentary on the downside of being a human. Details www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk.

Cancelled Sunday 25 May 2025 7pm - "Sunday Sessions": Jacob & Drinkwater - The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Details/tickets www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events.

Friday 30 May 2025 6.30pm - Barn Dance/Ceilidh - Kingsbridge Rugby Club, High House, Kingsbridge TQ7 1JL (map)
In aid of https://www.pricklesinapickle.co.uk. Adv tickets only, £20 to include homemade pasty. Professional caller Jeremy Child, providing recorded music. Licensed bar. Please Whatsapp Janice on 07941 346798 to book tickets.

Saturday 31 May 2025 8pm - Ceilidh with Skermish - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

Saturday 31 May 2025 7.30pm - Ellie Gowers - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
“Ellie Gowers is, quite literally, an all-singing, all-dancing folk polymath” Jon Wilks, TradFolk. Ellie has composed music for BBC Radio 3’s production of ‘Middlemarch’ and toured as support act for a number of artists including Blair Dunlop and Elephant Sessions.” Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

NEW Sunday 1 June 2025 7.45pm - Richard Grainger & Chris Parkinson - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

NEW Sunday 1 June 2025 - Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Return to the live arena with their unique brand of post-apocalyptic folk played in a traditional style vs. traditional folk played with post-apocalyptic swagger. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

NEW Tuesday 3 June 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring James Dixon. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

NEW 6-8 June 2025 - Craft Festival - Bovey Tracey
See Bovey Tracey event details www.craftfestival.co.uk.

NEW Saturday 7 June 2025 7.30pm - Cosgrave & Banks - Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, Church Walk, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes TQ9 6SD
A rare chance to hear the delightful combined musicianship of south Devon duo Steve Banks and Mike Cosgrave, with an intriguing smorgasbord of beautiful tunes and songs, traditional and contemporary, from various corners of the British Isles and Europe. Part of the Stoke Gabriel concert series. “This is a truly captivating CD that touches the very depth of being as only music can.” - The Living Tradition. Tickets £10 on door. Doors 7pm. www.cosgraveandbanks.com.

tbc Saturday 7 June 2025 7.30pm - John Kirkpatrick - Holcombe Burnell Church, Longdown, Exeter EX6 7RZ (map)
Tickets 01392 811593 or 01392 811816.

NEW Sunday 8 June 2025 2pm - Mark Waistell - St Mary's Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
Singer/songwriter from East Devon with a thoughtful way with words and some crisp guitar playing. Currently in the process of recording his 3rd CD. For tickets £12 / information contact Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007, email rachelbelringer@gmail.com.

NEW Tuesday 10 June 2025 - Josienne Clarke sings Sandy Denny - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Acclaimed singer songwriter Josienne Clarke touring with a full band and a new show dedicated to the immortal songs and genius of Sandy Denny. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

NEW Friday 13 June 2025 7.30pm - Ceilidh for Ukraine with Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band - Hunts Cider, Broadleigh Farm, Coombe House Lane, Stoke Gabriel, TQ9 6PU
Raising funds for Ukrainian Action. More info and tickets from www.wegottickets.com/event/655913. Go to www.bluejewel.info for more info on the ceilidhs.

NEW Friday 13 June 2025 8pm - Jacob & Drinkwater  - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
UK alt-folk duo Jacob & Drinkwater have been called “stand out new folk” by BBC6 Music and “inventive and thrilling” by R2 Magazine. Tobias Ben Jacob's sweeping vocals never fail to captivate, delivering many a spine-tingling moment; the fluidity and precision of his finger-picking underpinned by Lukas Drinkwater's nimbly rhythmic double bass; at times sweetly soaring, haunting, percussive and driving, the layers of depth a perfect counterfoil. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

NEW Sunday 15 June 2025 7.45pm - Tom Lewis - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

NEW Thursday 19 June 2025 - Hayden Thorpe - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Music and Nature writing meet. Hayden Thorpe is best known as the former frontman and chief songwriter for the much-loved band Wild Beasts. He visits Devon to perform from his beautifully singular third album Ness, in collaboration with best-selling nature writer Robert Macfarlane. Details www.cabaretvoltaireevents.com.

NEW Fri-Sun 20-22 June 2025 - Teignmouth Folk Festival
The festival starts on Friday evening with the first of three paid concerts and offers free dance and music in the town centre and along the seafront on Saturday and Sunday (including the City of Plymouth Pipe Band, The DillyBoys, Teignmouth Youth Choir, Rypen, The Out of Tunas, Devon Youth Folk Ensemble + various workshops and sessions. Full details on the brand-new website www.teignmouthfolkfestival.co.uk.
Concerts at St James Church, Daimonds Lane, Teignmouth TQ14 9HX (advance ticket prices +50p booking fee, see website):
Friday 20 June 8pm - The Rosie Hood Band - £16 adv; £18 door.
Saturday 21 June 8pm - Nancy Kerr & James Fagan - £18 adv; £20 door.
Sunday 22 June 3pm - The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir - £13 adv; £15 door.
Nancy and James are also running a song workshop on Sunday. Nancy will teach music collected in North Devon, as she's one of the co-investigators on a major national research project called Music Heritage Place, unlocking manuscripts held in county records across England. Information on the website.

NEW Saturday 21 June 2025 7.30pm - Johnny Coppin & Phil Beer - Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres EX5 5BW
A rare reunion gig with these two renowned musicians. Do not miss! Adv tickets £22 (door, if available £25) from Nicola 01392 851985 or Pete exeterfolkclub@outlook.com or 01392 210983. Licensed cash bar & raffle. Organised by NSC Parish Hall and Exeter Folk Club.

NEW Saturday 28 June 2025 7.30pm - SykesMartin - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
The exciting new collaboration from two of British folk's finest voices. Miranda Sykes (Show of Hands) and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks, Gigspanner Big Band) join forces to present a set of songs that take them back to their shared roots. Details www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.

NEW Saturday 28 June 2025 8pm - Ceilidh with Crowdy Kit - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

NEW Sunday 29 June 2025 7.45pm - John Kirkpatrick - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

NEW Sunday 29 June 2025 8pm - Downes & Beer - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Enduring musical partnership of two hugely experienced and highly respected musicians - talented guitarist and singer of songs, Paul Downes and multi-instrumentalist, Phil Beer. Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

NEW Sunday 29 June 2025 2pm - SykesMartin - Music At The Farmhouse, The Farmhouse, Lower Broomborough, Totnes TQ9 5LX
Miranda Sykes and Hannah Martin. Details www.wegottickets.com/event/648451. Venue: www.wegottickets.com/location/25481.

tbc Fri/Sat 11/12 July 2025 - Tunes On The Sands - Blackpool Sands, nr Dartmouth
Lineup includes Old Time Sailors on Friday. https://tunesonthesands.com/.

NEW Saturday 12 July 2025 7.30pm - Jim Causley - Caroline's Kitchen, Churston Farm Shop, Dartmouth Rd, Brixham TQ5 0LL (map)
Reservations: Maggie Duffy on 01803 855961 / 07770 806083 or email scotcraft@msn.com.

NEW Sunday 13 July 2025 7.45pm - John Ward Band - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

NEW 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.

NEW Sunday 27 July 2025 7.45pm - The Salts - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

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

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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 - 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 - 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.

tbc Saturday 18 October 2025 - Ceilidh with ??? - Ivybridge
As part of the City of Plymouth Pipe Band's 50th anniversary celebrations in 2025, they are going to be hosting a ceilidh and mini concert event in Ivybridge. Details to follow..

NEW Sunday 26 October 2025 6.30pm - Fishermans Friends - Exeter University Great Hall EX4 4PZ (map)
Details www.thefishermansfriends.com.

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

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

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 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 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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www.harbertonfolk.co.uk
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