Harberton
Folk's
Information Servicefor traditional music, song & dance in Southern Devon
Site updated 27 July 2017
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Friday 28 July 2017 7.45pm - Buncrana - Strand Centre, 32 The Strand, Dawlish EX7
9PT
An evening of relaxed acoustic Irish Folk music. All proceeds to the Strand
Community Trust. Tickets only £3, in advance from the centre or email
bookingsstrandcentre@gmail.com.
Saturday 29
July 2017 8pm - Sika - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard (map)
Following his successful concert in 2016 at Carnglaze, Sika will be creating
another enchanting concert within a cave, playing live his Didjeridoos, Flutes,
Drums, Rattles and Stones. Primal music mixed with original electronic
soundscapes composed by Sika in his studio in New Zealand’s wild South Island.
Full details
www.carnglaze.com/concerts-events/upcoming-events-concerts. Tel. 01579
320251.
Saturday 29 July 2017 8pm - The Thatchers -
Buccaneers Bar, East Street, Crediton EX17 3AZ
Dirty blues and folk with an attitude! Highly influenced by the Southern
americana folk scene The Thatchers blend a heavier side of the genre with their
signatured, well balanced three part harmonies and have been quoted by
many as 'festival favourites' duo to their on-stage charisma.
www.teamthatchers.com.
Saturday 29 July 2017 7.30pm - Fridolijn - St Mary's Parish Church, Kingskerswell TQ12 5LD
(map)
A first west Country date for exciting new Dutch singer Fridolijn (pronounced 'Freedo-Line')
whose Fridolijn's 'recorded music blurs the boundaries between cinematic folk,
singer-songwriter, jazz, electronica, and broken beats, which blend to produce
compellingly beautiful and haunting songs. See
www.worldunlimited.co.uk
for music samples, further information, a full programme, and online ticketing. Call 01803 875527 or email
graham.worldunlimited@gmail.com to book without a fee.
29 July-26 August 2017 - Dartington International Summer School & Festival
Courses covering: Opera and Music Theatre; World Music; Chamber Music; Early
Music; Electronic Music and Multimedia; Singing; Advanced Conducting; Folk;
Strings; Wind and Brass; Piano and Keyboards; Composition; Talks and Lectures;
Dance and Wellbeing; Poetry, History, and Creative Writing.
The Folk courses are
concentrated into Week 2 (5-12 August).
www.dartington.org/whats-on/summer-school/courses/#week2courses
On a typical day you could explore links between nature and folk and create new
music (Folk and the Landscape); after the coffee break, sing folk songs from
England and Eastern Europe (Folk Choir), challenge artificial categories to
create and exchange new music (Folk Baroque), or get specialist tuition from
Paul Hutchinson (Accordion Workshop); and following lunch, improve your
instrumental skills with Eliza and Martin Carthy (As I Walked Out One Morning).
Folk and the Landscape -
Sally Davies and Paul Hutchinson
Two experienced and visionary folk musicians and composers, lead a creative
course that explores the connections between folk music and the landscape, using
the beautiful grounds of Dartington estate. We will explore the links between
nature, traditional and contemporary folk music, creating some of our own music
along the way, for performance later in the week.
Folk Choir - Sally Davies
Sally is a singer, instrumentalist, composer and choir leader, with a wide
ranging experience of folk and world music. She directs the Cecil Sharp House
Choir with her distinctive and original arrangements of folk songs. The Folk
Choir course will provide an intense and rewarding learning experience; you’ll
be rehearsing folk songs from England and Eastern Europe, in spine-tingling a
cappella harmony, for a concert later in the week. There may well be some
collaborations with the instrumental folk courses this year!
Accordion Workshop - Paul Hutchinson
The wonderful accordionist tutors at Cecil Sharp House and Folkworks in Durham.
Paul’s style of teaching is relaxed and entertaining. He considers the accordion
a beautiful and versatile instrument, uses block chords, drones and pedal notes,
and is a master of harmony. Paul enjoys developing the potential of a group to
deepen and improve their musicianship, and welcomes players at all levels.
Folk Baroque - Andy Watts
A brand new folk course for 2017! Andy Watts is associate Principal bassoon of
the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and founder of the folk/early music
group The Carnival Band, well known for their work with Maddy Prior and
currently recording the 100 most popular ballads of the 17th century. Here folk,
Baroque and ‘modern’ instrumentalists can explore street ballads and dance music
from the 17th and 18th centuries, challenging artificial categories to create
and exchange new music. This innovative course is open to all instrumentalists
and singers, using notation as well as playing by ear.
As I Walked Out One Morning - Eliza and Martin Carthy
The amazing father-and-daughter duo Martin and Eliza return to Dartington after
several years to lead this exciting folk course. Devoted to instrumental tuition
as well as songs, the class offers the chance for players to study and rehearse
traditional tunes and arrangements, as well as collaborate and create new work.
There’s a concert later in the week, shared with the Folk Choir.
Monday 31 July 2017 7.30pm - Artizan
Acoustic Night / Open Mic - Artizan Gallery, Lucius Street, Torquay TQ2 5UW
The next Artizan acoustic night will revert to its usual last Monday,
featuring Prez Hotlas. a bit of a guitar wizz, this young man!And of course, open mic in the first
half of the evening, featuring local and not-so-local musicians of all genres. Entry £2 performers, £5 non-performers (£4 if
pre-booked). Refreshments available. Contact: 01803 428626 or 01803 613647.
Sold out Wednesday 2 August 2017 - Faith, Folk and Anarchy - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy
Street EX4 3LS (map)
In 2002 Steve Knightley, Tom Robinson and Martyn Joseph formed a temporary
‘acoustic power’ trio entitled Faith, Folk and Anarchy. A sell out-tour and live
album soon followed. Now fifteen years later the guys have decided to get
together once again. They have a headline set at the Shrewsbury Folk Festival in
late August and their only other reunion gig will be here at Exeter Phoenix.
Don’t miss this chance to come along and enjoy three master craftsmen at the
height of their performing and songwriting powers. Box Office 01392 667080. Full
details, tickets etc.
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/faith-folk-anarchy.
Thursday 3 August 2017 8pm - Daniel Smith
Blues Band - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
A long overdue return to the Mill for this 5 piece band and the talented fingers
of Daniel Smith. Featuring boogie-woogie, hard bop, soul-jazz, blues, New
Orleans and several other genres besides. Full details
www.ottertonmill.com.
Thursday 3 August 2017 7.30pm - Silvington
- RNLI Boathouse, East Looe
Guests of Polperro Fishermen's Choir
4-11
August 2017 - Sidmouth Folk Week
Full programme available now at
www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk. Also sign up to receive regular email updates
all year round.
Saturday 5 August 2017 7pm - Old Gaffers Shanty Crew - The Bear & Blacksmith,
Chillington
The Salcombe Fish Wife & Her Crew are hosting a charity event raising money for
the NCI Prawle Point and Fisherman's Mission Brixham. Booking essential, call
01548 581171. £3 on the door. Raffle/auction. Entertainment by The Old Gaffers.
Saturday 5 August 2017 8pm - Peter Knight's Gigspanner -
Church of St Mary & St Julian, Maker, nr Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1JB
With his trio, Peter Knight breaks new ground and is second to absolutely
nobody...ground-breaking, engaging, frequently astonishing, Gigspanner deliver a
quite simply superb set **** Maverick Magazine. "Gigspanner work together in
musical genius...there is no track that won't rope you in and buzz you like
drinking a barrel of coffee **** EFDSS Magazine. Details, online bookings etc.
www.gigspanner.com/live.html.
Saturday 5 August 2017 7.30pm - Hymn for Her - St Mary's Parish Church, Kingskerswell TQ12 5LD
(map)
This American duo have a strong folk, country and Americana vibe with enchanting
harmonies and untempered angst and energy. Lucy’s chanteuse-like vocals are both
beautiful and dark, while Waynes’s soulful tenor provides a solid foundation for
the duo’s stripped-down yet evocative tunes. See
www.worldunlimited.co.uk
for music samples, further information, a full programme, and online ticketing. Call 01803 875527 or email
graham.worldunlimited@gmail.com to book without a fee.
5-11 August - A week of Folk Music at Dartington Estate - Courses/Concerts
The annual Dartington International Summer School and Festival (29 July-26
August) features 4 weeks of music and fun on the beautiful
Dartington estate. Public events include the following concerts and a ceilidh
(plus much more) in Week 2:
Sunday 6 August: Martin Carthy
Thursday 10 August: accordionist Paul Hutchinson
Friday 11 August: a high-energy ceilidh
For more information or to book call 01803 847070,
www.dartington.org/summerconcerts.
Folk courses during Week 2.
Folk and the Landscape -
Sally Davies and Paul Hutchinson
Folk Choir - Sally Davies
Accordion Workshop - Paul Hutchinson
Folk Baroque - Andy Watts
As I Walked Out One Morning - Eliza and Martin Carthy
Full details:
www.dartington.org/whats-on/summer-school/courses/#week2courses
Sunday 6 August 2017 7.30pm - Jimmy Ireland - Palace
Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF (map)
Palace Theatre Summer Sessions presents Acoustic Singer-songwriters: Jimmy
Ireland supported by Sam Westaway & Otto. Exeter-based Jimmy Ireland is a
singer-songwriter with a voice that can switch from delicate and fragile to rich
and powerful with ease. His songs cover themes from family relationships, love
and self-reflection.
www.jimmyirelandacoustic.com. Kingskerswell-based singer-songwriter Sam
Westaway writes and performs catchy, meaningful and honest original acoustic
folk songs.
www.samwestaway.co.uk. Otto is a singer-songwriter now living in Bristol
writing and performing his powerful original music of the acoustic/blues/folk
genre.
www.facebook.com/OttoMusicUK.
www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk. Box office 01803 665800.
Wednesday 9
August 2017 8pm - Gigspanner Big Band - St Andrews Church, Ashburton
Peter Knight's Gigspanner joined by Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin. Presented
by Widecombe Sailing Club. Tickets £17. Contact Daf Edwards:
dafedwards53@gmail.com or 07957
280129.
www.widecombesailingclub.org.uk. A special show prior to the Big Band's
appearance at Fairport's Cropredy Festival.
Thursday 10 August 2017 8.30pm - Brixmouth Blues - Maritime Inn, King Street,
Brixham TQ5 9AH
BBT2 - Brixham Blues Second Thursday - hosts a visit from Teignmouth Blues
Club's first team, including centre forward Clive Sheard, supported by a
plethora of Teignmouth acoustic blues talent. Brixham Blues will be putting up
their own team led by Stuart "Marshcat" Cumberpatch and Andy Boal. A cutting
contest in the early Mississippi tradition! Contact:
stuart1929@btinternet.com, 01803
855256.
11-13 August 2017 - Dartmoor Folk Festival -
South Zeal nr Okehampton
Artists confirmed for 2017 so far include: Fay Hield and the Hurricane Party
(Friday), Rob Heron & the Tea Pad Orchestra, Jim Causley Trio, Siobhan Miller
Trio, Keith Donnelly, Jackie Oates, Gadarene (Sunday), Geoff Lakeman, The
Valiant Dance Band (Friday), The Dartmoor Pixie Band (Saturday night & Sunday
night), Ramsley Minors, Entertainingly different, plus more to be confirmed.
www.dartmoorfolkfestival.org.uk
Saturday 12 August 2017 8pm - Ceilidh with
Mrs Midnight’s Ceilidh Band
- Strand Centre, 32 The Strand, Dawlish EX7
9PT
Dawlish celebrates Carnival with a
ceilidh, caller Mike Boston. Tickets £8 available on door, No bar, BYO.
Saturday 12 August 2017 8pm -
Come-all-ye at Teignmouth Folk Concerts - The Alice Cross Centre, St. James Precinct, 1-3 Bitton Park Rd., Teignmouth TQ14 9BT (map)
Teignmouth Folk Concerts are not having a concert in August but will be hosting
a come-all-ye. No bar so bring you own drinks. If your near Teignmouth on the
night do come along and join in or just enjoy the evening, we’d love to see you.
Information: Hugh 01626 775517, email:
hugh.teignmouthfolkconcerts@gmail.com.
Saturday 12 August 2017 - House Concert: Emily Maguire - Hatch Court, Churchstow
Emily is currently touring promoting her new album "Bit Of Blue" in far larger
venues so here's your chance to see her in a small informal and relaxed setting.
www.emilymaguire.com.
Donations on arrival. Email Mark at
wheelwrightmark@gmail.com for availability and reservations.
Thursday 17 August 2017 8pm - Ragged Union - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
Formed in the winter of 2014 and hailing from Colorado, the band became a
fixture on the Bluegrass scene earning fans among both young and older
audiences. This all star line up of some of the state’s finest pickers and the
dynamic front duo of husband and wife, Geoff and Christina Union captivate from
the off. Full details
www.ottertonmill.com.
Thursday 17 August 2017 8.30pm - Olly Parker
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B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ
(map)
An artist inspired by soul, blues and folk music
that effortlessly blends them together in his original style. Support: Luke
Engel, contemporary folk musician who started singing in an alleyway near
Bristol and is now playing Nick Drake and Dylan inspired original songs in big
stages around the UK.
Entry £2 or free with a B-Card.
www.b-bar.co.uk. Tel. 01752
242021.
Friday 18 August 2017 9pm - Crow Puppets
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B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ
(map)
Bringing their own unique style of homespun folk, Crow Puppets are a Devon based
female folk duo; Cara Roxanne and Em Marshall. Singing close harmonies and
blending a hotpotch of instruments, they weave mysterious imagery and tender
lyrics into their warm and heartfelt performances. Entry £3.
www.b-bar.co.uk. Tel. 01752
242021.
Sold out 18-20 August 2017 - Beautiful Days Festival -
Escot Park near Exeter
Full details
www.beautifuldays.org.
Saturday 19 August 2017 8pm - Wizz Jones &
Pete Berryman - Calstock Hall,
The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA
(map)
For over 50 years Wizz Jones has been coming to Cornwall with his intimate style
of folk blues and dry humour. Keith Richards quotes Wizz as a key influence on
his own development and introducing him to Cocaine (the song) but Wizz doesn't
remember ever meeting him! Wizz is part of a diminishing band of traditional
finger-picking guitarists and describes himself as a 'travelling troubadour',
his rendition of songs by others always adding another layer of understanding
while his own songs delivered with a deceptively light touch take you straight
to the heart of the man. He will be joined by fine singer/songwriter/guitarist
Pete Berryman. Pete and Wizz have recently recorded 'Come What May' with Simeon
Jones on saxophone: they will be featuring songs from that album as well as
drawing on the vast repertoire, collected during their illustrious careers.
Tickets £10 at www.calstockhall.org,
or 01726 879500 or Limekiln Gallery.
Saturday 19 August 2017 - Jim Causley
Trio - Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard PL14 5AZ (map)
Remarkably, given the prominence of his native West County in his music,
Forgotten Kingdom is the first occasion Jim has actually recorded an album in
his home county of Devon. Working alongside award-winning co-producer Mark
Tucker, this was a project Causley has long dreamt of creating. For this
decennary celebration, Jim has invited some of his closest musical friends to
join him as guests. Among them are long-time collaborators James Dumbelton, Nick
Wyke & Becki Driscoll, all three members of Show of Hands on whose label (Hands
On Music) the album is being released; contemporaries Seth Lakeman, Phillip
Henry & Hannah Martin, Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston, Kathryn Roberts, Lukas
Drinkwater and Jackie Oates. www.sterts.co.uk.
Tuesday 22 August 2017 8pm - Shanty Workshop
with The Exmouth Shanty Men - The Beach Pub, Exmouth EX8 1DR
Exmouth Shanty Men are now hosting regular “come all ye” Shanty Workshops on
assorted Tuesdays. Come one and all, lead a shanty, join in or just enjoy the
shenanigans.
www.exmouthshantymen.com.
25/26 August 2017 - Sea Change Festival -
Totnes
Various venues, various genres. Line-up includes Michael Chapman.
www.seachangefestival.co.uk. Tickets
www.wegottickets.com/f/10662.
Thursday 31 August 2017 8pm - Kathryn
Roberts & Sean Lakeman - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG (map)
A return visit from Best Duo winners in the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Kathryn and Sean are widely recognised as two of the folk scene’s most
accomplished musicians. Musical collaborators with the likes of Seth Lakeman
(Sean’s younger brother), Cara Dillon, the Levellers, Kate Rusby and Show of
Hands, this husband and wife duo deliver an intimacy and strength of passion in
their music. Kathryn’s sublime voice and effortless delivery, combined with
Sean’s gifted guitar playing and masterly arrangements make for a captivating
live performance. Full details
www.ottertonmill.com.
Friday 1 September 2017 7.30pm - The Demon Barbers: The Lock In Remixed -
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF
(map)
Fresh from their sell out performances of The Lock In ‘Christmas Carol’, The
Demon Barbers and Breaking Tradition Dance Company return to Ye Olde Fighting
Cocks for a comical new take on their 5-star Live Music & Dance Extravaganza!
With ‘maverick & compelling’ live music by BBC Radio 2 award-winning powerhouse
– The Demon Barbers, some of the UK’s oldest forms of dance are brought bang up
to date with some of the youngest, in this charismatic, family friendly,
celebration of dance culture. A group of hip hop dancers arrive at an apparently
deserted pub but local rumour has it that this tumble-down inn is frequented by
other worldly characters and as the regulars arrive, a clash of cultures soon
turns into a dance floor stand-off. The skill, speed and athleticism of the
dancers on both sides wins the others over as old and new are brought together
in this quintessential folk & hip hop dance spectacular. With sword dancers
wielding pool-cues, bboys dancing the morris and hip hoppers battling with clog
girls, The Lock In is “guaranteed to raise weary spirits and send an audience
home smiling” The Times. Meanwhile house band, The Demon Barbers, takes English
Folk music on a new journey with Hip Hop, House, Funk, Disco and even says hello
to Drum & Bass and Ska along the way!
www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/shows/the-lock-in-remixed. Box office 01803
665800.
NEW
Saturday 2 September 2017 - Cosgrave & Banks - Nourish Festival, Bovey
Tracey
Mike Cosgrave (Sin é, Jackie Leven, Jackie Oates) and Steve Banks (Maddy
Prior & the Carnival Band, Blue Jewel) have pooled their considerable musical
talents and experience to form an exciting folk/acoustic duo, performing a smörgåsbord of beautiful music, traditional and contemporary, from Britain and
Europe (mainly France, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe). "Steve Banks and Mike
Cosgrave are superb musicians bringing unexpected gems for our delight. Soulful
and fun. What more could you want?" Maddy Prior; "Superb playing and singing,
all with a great sense of style and fun" Tom McConville
www.cosgraveandbanks.com.
Ticketing tba
www.nourishfestival.org.
NEW Saturday 2
September 2017 8pm - Hillbilly Moon Explosion - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard (map)
From Zurich Switzerland, one of the finest New Wave Rockabilly/Americana bands
on the planet. Singer Emanuela has such enchanting vocals & to hear this in a
Cavern will be one we wont forget. For fans of, Stray Cats, Imelda May & roots
music. Full details, samples etc.
www.carnglaze.com/concerts-events/upcoming-events-concerts. Tel. 01579
320251.
NEW Sunday
3 September 2017 7.45pm - Jimmy & Sid - Folk
on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee
Mill, Ivybridge PL21 9EE (map)
From the far side of the country (East Anglia, from where much of their musical
influence stems), Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith are both excellent
multi-instrumentalists and singers.Sensitive instrumentation and fine harmonies
led Mike Harding to comment "Every now and then an act jumps out at you and
knocks you back. You're in for a treat."
For further information or to reserve a seat visit
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW
Thursday 7 September 2017 - Phil Beer
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Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX
(map)
Best known for his multi-instrumental wizardry as one half of England’s top
acoustic / roots duo Show of Hands, Phil makes a solo visit to Calstock Arts.
With a career spanning 36 years, Phil has a great deal of material to draw on
for his solo appearances. All are songs and music of memory and significance
sung in the subtle and melodic Phil Beer style, interjected with musings and
amusings. A feast of past and current favourites from one of the most popular
musicians on the acoustic circuit. Full details www.calstockarts.org.
NEW
Friday 8 September 2017 - Silvington - Parish Hall, Meavy PL20 6PJ
Concert in aid of The Friends of St Peter's Church, Meavy. Silvington is a
collaboration between two established performers, Tricia Moore and John Connor.
They play folk, traditional and contemporary acoustic music. Licensed bar. See
Silvington on
www.facebook.com/silvington. Online tickets £6+
www.wegottickets.com/event/411033.
NEW
tbc Saturday 9 September 2017 7.30pm -
Steve Knightley - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
details tba
www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk
NEW tbc Thursday 14
September 2017 8pm -
Geoff
Lakeman -
Totnes Folk Song Club, Dartmouth Inn, 28 Warland, Totnes TQ9 5EL (map)
details tbc/tba
www.geofflakeman.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 15 September 2017 8pm - Jez Lowe - Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club,
Victoria Park Tennis Club, Lyndhurst Road, St. Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NX (map)
One of the UK's best songwriters, his songs have been covered by the likes of
Fairport Convention, The Dubliners, Bob Fox, The Young Uns and The Unthanks,
etc. Jez was double-nominated in the 2015 BBC Folk Awards for Best Singer and
Best Song. Jez is supported by his band, The Bad Pennies, for larger venues and
festivals and has also collaborated with Bob Fox, Billy Mitchell and Benny
Graham as The Pitman Poets. He is currently working as a duo with Steve Tilston.
He has made many acclaimed albums. He is a very fine entertainer and guaranteed
to get you singing along with his chorus songs.
www.jezlowe.com. Support:
Joe While (superb singer/pianist). Tickets (this is an advanced ticket reservation concert only) paid
in adv £10; adv notice, paid on door £12.
Info / ticket enquiries contact
exeterfolkclub@outlook.com or
01392 210983.
www.exeterfolkclub.org,
www.facebook.com/groups/exeterfolkclub.
Coming late: Friday 20 October - Wizz Jones; Friday 10 November - Jim Causley
NEW Friday 15 September 2017 8pm - Granny’s
Attic - Church House, South Tawton, nr
Okehampton EX20 2LQ (map)
Granny’s Attic – Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, concertina, vocals),
George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (fiddle, mandolin, vocals) – are
a folk trio who play the tradition with verve, energy and their own inimitable
style. These three young men are all exceptional musicians, fine singers and
play a range of English, Irish and Scottish traditional music as well as their
own compositions. Formed in 2009, they have since played at clubs and festivals
up and down the country, and have been heralded for their lively performances
and maturity beyond their years in their delivery and selection of traditional
songs. Tickets £8. Full details, bookings etc.
www.liveandacoustic.co.uk, email
andrew@frangleton.co.uk or call 01837 840775.
NEW tbc Friday 15
September 2017 8pm - d'Accord
Exeter - venue tbc
details tba/tbc French & Breton dance and music. The Andro Sisters.
NEW Saturday 16 September 2017 8pm - Martin
Simpson - Calstock Hall,
The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA
(map)
Trails and Tribulations
Tour. Adv tickets £15 (door £16) at
www.calstockhall.org, or 01726 879500 or Limekiln Gallery.
NEW
tbc
Saturday 16 September 2017 - LOSt COYOTES -
Dartington Village Hall, Cott Road, Dartington TQ9 6HY (map)
contact etc. tba
Mostly a Devon-based 4-piece band (some Jiggerypipery members) who play a
bewitching mix of Americana, Cajun, Latin-American, and Celtic songs and tunes,
finding a natural chemistry between these musical genres in a melodious blend of
their instruments and voices. From up-beat Cajun rhythms and Celtic jigs and
reels, to more soulful songs and airs, and with themes of land, migration and
borders running through much of their repertoire.
www.lostcoyotes.co.uk/home-page.
NEW Sunday
17 September 2017 7.45pm - Dan Walsh - Folk
on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee
Mill, Ivybridge PL21 9EE (map)
An outstanding young banjo player and guitarist, nominate for best musician at
last year's BBC Folk Awards. Touring extensively internationally, he recently
taught at the Midwest Banjo Camp in the USA, amongst some of the best players in
the world. Expect bluegrass with Scottish and Irish influences thrown in and
some fine songs and humour too.
For further information or to reserve a seat visit
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW
Sunday 17 September 2017 7.30pm - Phil Beer - Exminster Victory Hall, Main
Road, Exminster EX6 8DF
Online tickets
www.wegottickets.com/event/394554. Bar. A car park is situated on Deepway
Lane at the recreation ground.
NEW Tuesday 19 September 2017 8pm - Shanty
Workshop with The Exmouth Shanty Men - The Beach Pub, Exmouth EX8 1DR
Exmouth Shanty Men are now hosting regular “come all ye” Shanty Workshops on
assorted Tuesdays. Come one and all, lead a shanty, join in or just enjoy the
shenanigans.
www.exmouthshantymen.com.
NEW
Friday 22 September 2017 8pm - Phil Beer
Band -
Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
(map)
A spirited fusion of friendship and musicianship, the Phil Beer Band delve into
the back catalogues of Phil’s beloved country, rock, folk and blues influences
throughout the years to create their infectious and unique ‘folk n roll’ sound.
Throw in Phil’s blistering guitar solos, a healthy seasoning of lively tunes and
banter and a pint or three, and you know you’re in for a cracking night.
Completing Phil’s lineup are Gareth Turner (melodeons), Olivia Dunn (fiddles),
Emily Slade (guitar, vocals), Greg McDonald (bass, vocals) and Steve Crickett
(drums). Full details, bookings etc.
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/the-phil-beer-band.
NEW
Friday 22 September 2017
7.30pm - SidMouth StoryNight - Cellar Bar, Kennaway
House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth EX10 8NG
SidMouth StoryNights for GrownUps presents: Storyteller Graham Langley with
musician Pam Bishop tell 50 Shades of Graham. Follow him as he touches the
deepest levels of your emotions, at one moment bright and breezy bringing colour
and sunlight into his stories, then dark and mysterious the next. Tonight his
storytelling is taken to a new dimension as he is joined by Pam Bishop, who
enriches the tales with her unique blend of music. He is described by The Times
as a 'storyteller for the 21st century'. Tickets £8 adv from Paragon Books, High
Street, Sidmouth, or on door. Bar available, Good disabled access. Not suitable
for U14s. For more details call 07834 194215 or email
JanetTells@gmail.com.
NEW Friday 22 September 2017
7.30pm -
Hannah White - St Paul's Church, Starcross EX6 8QB
Incredibly compelling London based
Americana/Country on tour promoting her forthcoming release 'Elephant Eye'. the
latest album from this fiercely independent and distinctly political
singer-songwriter. The album embodies Hannah's characteristically catchy, sunny
melodies which dance above greyer areas and cloudier depths. Her music has been
played on national and regional radio. Her music videos have been featured on
the Phil Mack Country Show and she has had the honour of performing live
alongside multi-Grammy award winner Tim O'Brien, Thea Gilmore, Judie Tzuke and
other to glowing reviews as well as being invited personally by BBC Radio2's
Whispering Bob Harris to perform on his under the Apple Tree Sessions. Tickets
01626 890957 or
www.wegottickets.com/event/411496. £10(+) adv, £12 door, £6 U16's.
NEW Saturday 23
September 2017 7.30pm - Kathryn
Roberts & Sean Lakeman - Village Hall, Holbeton PL8 1LW
Acclaimed folk musicians from Dartmoor. winners of ' Best Duo' BBC Radio 2 Folk
Awards 2016 + 2013. "An absolute masterclass in how to do it right." Support:
Steve Jenner. Tickets
www.wegottickets.com/event/407326.
NEW Saturday 23
September 2017 7.30pm - Keith James:
The Songs of Leonard Cohen - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate
and sensitive way imaginable, exposing the solitary inner strength of his
greatest songs in their original perfect form. Amongst a concert of such songs
as; Famous Blue Raincoat, Sisters of Mercy, Suzanne and Hallelujah, are also
Poems by Lorca that Keith has set to music; Cohen’s greatest influence. There
will also be songs from ‘You want it Darker’ released just weeks before his
death – produced by his Son, Adam. ‘Some of the most atmospheric and emotive
music you will ever hear’ The Independent. ‘Keith James has become a pillar of
trust. A sublimely intimate and engaging voice’ Sunday Times. Tickets £14.
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk. Box office
01404 384050.
NEW
Saturday 23 September 2017 - Tennyson’s Twin
- St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH (map)
details tba
www.tennysonstwin.co.uk.
www.twiggsgigs.wordpress.com.
NEW Sunday 24 September 2017
7.30pm - State of the Union - Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Boo Hewerdine & Brooks Williams.
details tba.
www.brixhamtheatre.org.uk. Venue phone: 01803 882717.
NEW
Friday 29 September 2017 8pm - Southern
Tenant Folk Union - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
One of the most highly acclaimed folk/bluegrass bands in the UK today. A six
piece acoustic with banjo, mandolin, fiddle & harmony vocals they perform an
eclectic mix of high energy atmosphere folk and have received airplay from Bob
Harris & Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 2. Full details, ticketing etc.
www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk/stfu.
NEW tbc Friday 29
September 2017 7.30pm - Steve Knightley - The Ocean, Queens Drive, Exmouth EX8
2AY
details tba Supported by the Exmouth Shanty Men. Tickets available at
www.exmouthshantymen.com. Tickets will also be available at the RNLI Exmouth
Lifeboat Station Shop by cash or cheque.
NEW Saturday 30 September 2017 - O'Hooley &Tidow - St Lawrence Chapel, St Lawrence Lane, Ashburton TQ13 7DD (map)
This BBC Folk Awards nominated duo are coming to Ashburton! There's bound to be
laughs, anecdotes and some fabulous music!
www.ohooleyandtidow.com. Tickets £12 from Ian Pickvance 01364 653500 or email ianpickvance[at]msn.com.
Doors 7.30pm. Light refreshments available, including lots of CAKE! All profits
to Macmillan Cancer Support.
NEW Sunday
1 October 2017 7.45pm - Real Time - Folk
on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee
Mill, Ivybridge PL21 9EE (map)
4-piece band based in the Scottish borders and comprising Kenny Speirs on guitar
and vocals, Tom Roseburgh on keyboards (both ex-John Wright Band), Elidh Grant
on vocals and bodhran and Danny Hart on fiddle, Their repertoire includes many
songs and tunes from both sides of the border but also contemporary and
self-penned material.
For further information or to reserve a seat visit
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 6 October
2017 - Edgelarks Launch Tour -
Dartington Hall, Totnes TQ9 6DE (map)
New album - and new band name - for Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin. With special
guest The Little Unsaid. details tba
NEW
tbc Saturday
7 October 2017 - Jess Morgan & Dan Whitehouse - Unit
23 Live,
Ford Road Ind Est, Totnes TQ9 5LE (map)
details tba
NEW Saturday 7
October 2017 8pm - Mad Dog Mcrea - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard (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. Jiggery folkery, hokery pokery...Mad Dog Mcrea raise hands, lift feet and
start parties wherever they play with their spellbinding recipe of folk, pop,
rock, jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. Whisking up whistles, fiddles
and mandolins to collide in a spectacular explosion of infectious fun, they
demand you to dance. Full details
www.carnglaze.com/concerts-events/upcoming-events-concerts. Tel. 01579
320251.
NEW
Sunday 8 October 2017 7.30pm - Ralph McTell
-
Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
(map)
Best known for his international hit, Streets of London, Ralph McTell has been a
stalwart of the British acoustic music scene for over 50 years. A career that
has spanned street busking across Europe, to solo shows at the Royal Albert
Hall, Carnegie Hall and The Sydney Opera House, McTell has a fifty year, 350
song career. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and
gifted songwriter. With a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves
a narrative that is both significant and poignant. Ralph made his debut in 1968
with the album ‘Eight Frames a Second’ and in 1974 the release of ‘Streets of
London’ earned him an Ivor Novello Award. In 2002 he was presented with the
prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Full
details, bookings etc.
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/ralph-mctell.
9-15 October 2017 - Costa Del Folk Portugal
Details
www.costadelfolk.co.uk.
NEW Thursday
12 October 2017 - Fake Thackray - The Cafe on the Green, Widecombe in the Moor
John Watterson has performed the songs of Jake Thackray at festivals, concerts,
clubs, after dinner venues and most specially to members of Jake’s family.
Jake’s songs are exquisitely funny, satirical, incisive, irreverent, witty and
gloriously un-PC – and sometimes all of these at the same time. Jake was a one
off, his poetry broke the rules yet worked beautifully. He was a true craftsman
of the English language, and his legacy of scores of songs continues to delight
audiences of all ages today.
www.fakethackray.com. Presented by Widecombe Sailing Club. Contact Daf Edwards:
dafedwards53@gmail.com or 07957
280129.
www.widecombesailingclub.org.uk.
NEW
Friday 13 October 2017 - State of the
Union
-
Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX
(map)
Combining the mercurial talents of English songwriting legend Boo Hewerdine and
acclaimed American Blues guitarist and songwriter Brooks Williams, State of the
Union create a magical, stripped back and enthralling musical atmosphere, their
performances consistently brilliant, equal parts emotive and entertaining. Their
original songs are infused by a multitude of influences, from Willie Nelson to
Johnny Cash, from the wide open Fenlands to the frenetic buzz of the city. Their
recordings are made quickly, in most instances first take, live in the studio,
but the sound this amazing acoustic duo capture is rich and expertly executed. www.calstockarts.org.
NEW Saturday 14 October 2017
7.30pm -
Ninebarrow - St Paul's Church, Starcross EX6 8QB
Multi-award-winning folk duo, who are
impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating
take on the folk tradition. Described by Mike Harding as sounding ‘damn fine’ 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. Most recently, the duo were nominated in the 2017
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in the ‘Horizon' category for Best Emerging Artist;
their latest album was awarded five stars in both Maverick Magazine and the
English Folk Dance and Song Society Magazine, who described it as ‘Immaculate’.
It was listed in The Telegraph’s Top Folk Albums of 2016. Tickets 01626 890957
or
www.wegottickets.com/event/410521. £10(+) adv, £12 door, £6 U16's.
NEW Sunday
15 October 2017 7.45pm - Sam Carter - Folk
on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee
Mill, Ivybridge PL21 9EE (map)
details tba
www.samcartermusic.co.uk
NEW
Sunday 15 October 2017 8pm - Gordie
MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys - Matthews Hall,
Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Gordie MacKeeman exemplifies the term natural showman. An ace fiddle player
nicknamed “crazy legs” for his frenetic loose-limbed step- dancing, he just
loves to perform. Combine that exuberance and onstage dynamism with the stellar
musicianship of his multi-instrumentalist comrades His Rhythm Boys, and you have
an unstoppable roots music force. That potent combination has made the group
highly sought-after performers on the international roots music circuit,
thrilling audiences from Adelaide, Australia, to Edinburgh, Scotland. Details, bookings etc.
www.topshamfolkclub.org.
www.wegottickets.com/event/403541.
NEW
Tuesday 17 October 2017 7.30pm - Kate Rusby
-
Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
(map)
A special 25 year celebration! Come and join in this exclusive, intimate evening
of stories, songs, and silver tinged laughter. “One of the most affecting voices
in British folk” – Q Magazine. “Her voice remains a thing of extraordinary
beauty.” – MOJO. One of the finest interpreters of traditional folk song and one
of our most emotive original songwriters - melding old and new so you can barely
see the join. Mercury Prize Winner. Folk Singer of the Year, Best Live Act, Best
Album and Best Original Song winner at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Inveterate
Yorkshire Tea drinker. Freeman of Barnsley. Darling of British folk. Kate will
continue to showcase tracks from her 14th studio album alongside carefully
selected much loved classics from her back catalogue spanning the 25years.
Joining her will be the fabulous British folk musicians who form her band:
Damien O’Kane on guitar, electric tenor guitar and banjo, Duncan Lyall on double
bass and moog, Nick Cooke on diatonic accordion, Steve Byrnes on bouzouki and
guitar. Full details, bookings etc.
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/kate-rusby.
NEW Friday 20 October 2017 7.30pm - Cara Dillon -
The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND (map)
Cara Dillon, one of the most outstanding performers on the UK folk scene,
returns for a second visit as part of the Folk at The Flavel series. Cara, along
with musical partner Sam Lakeman, has become one of the finest exponents of
Irish song whilst steering an eclectic musical path, combining the traditional
and contemporary. Her many awards include BBC Radio 2 Folk Album of the Year.
Support: Local singer songwriter Sam Fearon.
www.theflavel.org.uk. 01803 839530.
NEW 20-22 October
2017 - Ilfracombe Folk, Roots & World Music Festival
3 days of live music, 18 acts, accommodation. Lineup: 1 headline tba; Papillon;
Luke Daniels; Kezia; Folklaw; Alice Gullick; Fairport Convention; Richard
Digance; Wille & The Bandits; Galley Beggar; The Broadside Boys; Lindisfarne;
Emi McDade; Gilmore & Roberts; Said The Maiden; Mia and the Moon; Linda Em;
Crumbling Ghost. Details
www.ilfracombefolkfestival.co.uk. Early bird tickets available.
NEW
Saturday 21 October 2017 7.30pm - Ceilidh
with Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band - St George's Hall, Dartmouth Road, Paignton
TQ4 6NY
Come and join us for a boisterous evening of dancing. Presented as a fundraiser by the Friends of Froward Point, National
Coastwatch, for the watch station there. BYO alcohol. Crisps etc. and soft
drinks will be on sale. Tickets £10, available from (all phone codes 01803)
Paddy Jewry 842481, Linda Lister 391058, Hilary Bussell 752365. Please include
SAE with payment. £12 door (check availability).
NEW Baring-Gould Folk Weekend & Song School -
Okehampton
Song School:· 22-27 October 2017 - Guest Tutor: John Kirkpatrick
Folk Weekend: 27-29 October 2017
Please note that the fourth Saturday in October falls on the second Saturday of
the half term holiday, so it feels as if it is later this year.
Full artist list out soon but we can confirm first UK appearance of Tuscan Folk
trio Vincanto
www.vincantomusica.it.
NEW
Friday 27 October 2017 - Richard
Digance Golden Anniversary Tour
-
Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX
(map)
Richard celebrates fifty years of performing by embarking on a special tour of
the UK. Thirty one albums, fourteen books, an audio book with Bill Bryson, three
million YouTube hits, a Gold Award from The British Academy of Composers and a
BAFTA Nomination have all happened along the way. Plus support by acoustic duo
The Broadside Boys, embarking on their first tour, just like Richard did all
those years ago. www.calstockarts.org.
NEW
Friday 27 October 2017
7.30pm - SidMouth StoryNight - Cellar Bar, Kennaway
House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth EX10 8NG
SidMouth StoryNights for GrownUps presents: Janet Dowling and friends bring you
The Return of Fearsome Fairy Tales for Fearless Adults- the Fairies Fight Back!
These are the dark tales of the fairy world, where everything is not as it
seems… are you brave enough to listen? Be beguiled and bewitched by a shiver of
Devon storytellers telling new tales of old fears. Be warned- these tales are
not suitable for Adults of a nervous disposition. Tickets £8 adv from Paragon
Books, High Street, Sidmouth, or on door. Bar available, Good disabled access.
Not suitable for U14s. For more details call 07834 194215 or email
JanetTells@gmail.com.
NEW
tbc Sunday
29 October 2017 7.45pm - Tom Lewis - Folk
on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee
Mill, Ivybridge PL21 9EE (map)
details tbc/tba
NEW
Friday 3 November 2017 8pm - The Ukulele
Orchestra of Great Britain -
Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
(map)
The Ukes have become a global sensation and nothing short of a UK national
treasure. 'Heresy II Heritage', their new tour, charts the Uke's rise from
curiosity to virtuosity, from village hall to the Royal Albert Hall. The Ukes of
GB have performed for the British Royal Family, the BBC Proms, Sydney Opera
House and Carnegie Hall, but heretics they remain, poking fun at the cultural
elite, defying you to believe their own hype, bemused by all the hot air. On an
ongoing "hand-luggage only" world tour, the Ukes provide pure entertainment,
dead-pan British humour and irresistible foot-tapping music. They are masters of
the unexpected, whether re-imagining folk songs, twisting classical music
favourites, uncovering quirky versions of rock covers, or playing the
performers' own all-original compositions. “Iconoclastic. Unabashed genre
crashing antics. Nothing is spoof proof." Sunday Times. “Most people have to die
before they become immortal. These ukulele superstars have no such worries.” New
Musical Express. Full details, bookings etc.
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/ukulele-orchastra-of-great-britain-heresy-ii-heritage.
NEW Saturday 4 November
2017 - Show of Hands - Exeter Cathedral
With special guest Kirsty Merryn. Autumn 2017 Cathedrals Tour. Tickets on sale
from May 1.
www.showofhands.co.uk.
NEW Friday 10 November 2017 8pm - Cardboard Fox
- Church House, South Tawton, nr
Okehampton EX20 2LQ (map)
Winners of the 2015 Spiral Earth Award for Best Debut, Cardboard Fox are an
exciting four piece with a fast growing fan base. This May the band are
following up on the success of their EP by releasing their first full album,
‘Out of Mind’. All four musicians have their roots in bluegrass music but their
collective influences reach much further and this shows in their music. Formed
in late 2013 in Bath, England, the band features the sibling harmonies of
Charlotte and Laura Carrivick (the Carrivick Sisters) on guitar/vocals and
fiddle/vocals respectively, the extraordinary talents of young mandolin player
Joe Tozer and the driving and technically demanding double bass playing and
harmony vocals of John Breese. With a focus on original songs with a strong pop
sensibility and energetic live shows, this is a group of musicians who are very,
very excited about what this line up can create and that’s what makes this
acoustic quartet so special. Tickets £8. Full details, bookings etc.
www.liveandacoustic.co.uk, email
andrew@frangleton.co.uk or call 01837 840775.
NEW Friday 10 November 2017 - Martyn Joseph - America Hall, De La
Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PX (map)
Martyn Joseph is as performer like no other, a jaw dropping guitar player who
has developed a unique percussive style, teamed up with a powerful show stopping
voice, and has been called “The Welsh Springsteen”, but there are also shades of
John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews there may be – but he stands in his
own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the
best live music experience of their lives. Martyn’s music and social commentary
manage to empower and speak for many. His songs are pictures, and stories, and
feelings all put to music and delivered by a master craftsman. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/407581.
www.twiggsgigs.wordpress.com.
NEW Saturday 11
November 2017 8pm - The Sounds of Simon - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard (map)
A tribute to Simon and Garfunkel and the wonderful music of Paul Simon, through
the years as one half of Simon and Garfunkel, to the enduring success of his
solo career. Come on a journey and lose yourself to nostalgia as the full band
play the classics. Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements
of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful
harmonies flawlessly. With video clips, stories, and memories from the last 50+
years, this is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a
genuine love for some great musicians. This is the UK’s longest running tribute
to Paul Simon. Come and see why!
www.soundsofsimon.co.uk.
Full details, samples etc.
www.carnglaze.com/concerts-events/upcoming-events-concerts. Tel. 01579
320251.
NEW Thursday 16 November 2017 7.30pm -
Wildwood Kin
- Brook Inn, 33 Longbrook Street, Plympton St Maurice,
Plymouth PL7 1NJ
Turning Tides Tour. Standing only gig. They have recently wowed the
crowds at Glastonbury and have the ear of national radio stations. Wildwood Kin
formed four years ago while in their mid to late teens. They borrow heavily from
early folk influences, not least in their hypnotic three-part harmonies. But
their extraordinary debut album delves deeply in to other genres, featuring both
electric and acoustic instruments and it boasts inventive electronics and
spectral atmospherics. Guitarist Emillie Key, her bouzouki/keyboard-playing
sister Beth and their drumming cousin Meghann Loney all sing, swapping leads on
songs they write themselves, and joining forces on harmonies that have remained
their trademark. Their sound has matured at speed and their confidence caught up
with their talent. More details, bookings etc.
www.facebook.com/pg/BrookInnPlympton/events.
www.brookinnplympton.co.uk. Tel. 01752 297604.
NEW
Friday 17 November 2017 7.30pm - ‘Missin’ Tackle’
Shanty Crew & Friends -
Brixham Library, Market Street, Brixham TQ5 8EU
Come and join the fabulous Brixham Shanty crew for
an enjoyable concert in the library. The lads will be singing from their growing
repertoire of songs and will be joined by guest performers Susie & Bill Trezise
along with Steve Gill and his friend Charlie. Ticket includes free drink, £8
FOBL members, £10 non-members, available from Brixham Library tel: 01803 853870.
NEW
Saturday 18 November 2017 - Jim Moray
-
Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX
(map)
details tba www.calstockarts.org.
NEW
Sunday 19 November 2017 7.30pm - Oysterband 40th
Celebration Special -
Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
(map)
Classic songs from every era of a long and mighty career. Oysterband, the
multi-award-winning outfit that brought passion, power and not a little poetry
to folk and roots music, enter their 40th year as vital and creative as ever.
Oysterband still play with that spirit of the punk ceilidh band that roared
through people’s lives all those years ago. But the growing depth and
sensitivity of their songwriting, coupled with the strength of John Jones’ voice
and their remarkable musicianship, have lifted their music into a richer, more
acoustic era. Oysterband are: John Jones voice, melodeon; Alan Prosser
guitars, voice; Ian Telfer violin, voice; Al Scott bass, mandolin, voice; Adrian
Oxaal cello, voice; and the newest member, formerly of Bellowhead, Pete Flood
drums, voice. Full details, bookings etc.
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/oysterband-40th-celebration-special.
NEW
Wednesday 22 November 2017 8pm - Steeleye Span -
Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
(map)
Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are touring with a new live show. Maddy Prior -
the voice of the band - leads a line-up featuring faces old and new. . Having
just released the album “Dodgy Bastards” to great critical acclaim . Their 2016
performances will see them perform new gems alongside classics that have made
them one of the most successful British Folk Rock bands ever. Full details,
bookings etc.
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/steeleye-span.
NEW Thursday 23 November 2017 - Afro Celt Sound
Sytem + The Dhol Foundation - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Standing. With sales now topping one and a half million albums and two Grammy
nominations to date, Afro Celt Sound System bring their exhilarating live show
to venues around the country. This European and African based collective have
been a ground-breaking force in music ever since they started, along the way
finding kindred spirits across international talent and forging a reputation for
exhilarating shows. Afro Celt Sound System Live features the core band members
Simon Emmerson, Guinean vocalist, kora and balafon virtuoso N’Faly Kouyate and
charismatic dhol master Johnny Kalsi, along with percussionist Robbie Harris and
fiddle-player Eòghann MacEanruig, Ged Lynch on drums, Simon ‘Palmskin’ Richmond
on keyboards and electronica and Val Etienne on backing vocals, with the gritty,
witty rhymes of Gaelic rapper, musician and language activist Griogair. ‘A
delirious mix of primal intensity, spiritual beauty and explosive rhythms…..a
colossus of an album.” Froots Magazine. Box Office 01392 667080. Full details,
tickets etc.
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/category/music.
NEW
Saturday 25 November 2017 - Peter
Knight's Gigspanner
-
Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX
(map)
details tba www.calstockarts.org.
NEW
Sunday 26 November 2017 8pm - Peter Knight's
Gigspanner - Matthews Hall,
Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
With his trio, Peter Knight breaks new ground and is second to absolutely
nobody...ground-breaking, engaging, frequently astonishing,
Gigspanner deliver a quite simply superb set **** Maverick Magazine. "Gigspanner
work together in musical genius...there is no track that won't rope you in and
buzz you like drinking a barrel of coffee **** EFDSS Magazine. Details, bookings etc.
www.topshamfolkclub.org.
www.wegottickets.com/event/403541.
NEW Wednesday 29 November 2017 - Lau - Exeter
Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Seated. The pioneering contemporary folk trio comprising three of the UK’s
finest traditional musicians: Kris Drever (vocals, guitar), Martin Green
(accordion, wurlitzer, keys, electronics) and Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle). Lau has
garnered four awards for ‘Best Group’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and also
appeared on the Later… With Jools Holland TV show. Individual members have all
won multiple awards and recognition for their solo work. Kris Drever is
shortlisted for Folk Singer of The Year 2017 & Best Original Track 2017, Martin
Green nominated for Best Album 2017 & Best Original Track 2017 at this years BBC
Radio 2 Folk Awards. Box office 01392 667080. Full details, tickets etc.
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/lau.
NEW Thursday
30 November 2017 8pm - Boo Hewerdine - Unit
23 Live,
Ford Road Ind Est, Totnes TQ9 5LE (map)
We all at times look back at our past to a specific event such as a new
relationship, or the starting point of our career and cherish those memories.
How though do we view those times? Acclaimed Ivor Novello Award nominated
English singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine’s new album “Swimming in Mercury”
(Reveal Records April 28th 2017) gives us a personal insight as he takes us on
that journey back in time. It’s a trip furnished with a glisten and a glint in
his eye as he applies style and shapes to his autobiographical memories. More
info see
https://unit23.ticketlight.co.uk. Licensed bar.
NEW Thursday 30 November
2017 - Show of Hands - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ (map)
With special guest Kirsty Merryn. 'Traditional; final two dates on the Autumn
2017 Cathedrals Tour.
www.showofhands.co.uk.
NEW Friday 1 December 2017 - Show of Hands - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ (map)
With special guest Kirsty Merryn. 'Traditional; final two dates on the Autumn
2017 Cathedrals Tour.
www.showofhands.co.uk.
NEW Thursday 7
December 2017 - St Agnes Fountain - Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
details tba.
www.brixhamtheatre.org.uk.
NEW Wednesday 20 December 2017 - Phil Beer - Brook Inn, 33 Longbrook Street, Plympton St Maurice,
Plymouth PL7 1NJ
Multi-instrumentalist - and one half of Westcountry folk duo Show Of Hands -
Phil Beer performed live at The Brook Inn in January ahead of his solo tour.
We're delighted that he wants to end the year at The Brook as well!
www.brookinnplympton.co.uk. Tel. 01752 297604.
NEW date tba February 2018 - Richard Digance - Brook Inn, 33 Longbrook Street, Plympton St Maurice,
Plymouth PL7 1NJ
details tba The Not Bad For His Age Tour
www.brookinnplympton.co.uk. Tel. 01752 297604.
NEW Sunday 11 February 2018 - Tannahill Weavers -
Plough Arts Centre, Gt. Torrington
one of Scotland 's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire
spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original
ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich
musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received
worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances
and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can't get better...yet continue
to do just that. www.theploughartscentre.org.uk.
www.wegottickets.com/event/405416.
NEW
Wednesday 11 April 2018 7.30pm - Feast of
Fiddles 25th Annual Tour
-
Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
(map)
Little did the band think it would be setting off on its 25th annual spring tour
in 2018 but what started as an idea in a folk club has become a national
folk-rock institution. Feast of Fiddles has been variously likened to a “group
of geography teachers” or “Bellowhead with bus passes!” but doesn’t seem to be
slowing down any. A band of friends that puts on a show of huge dynamic range
performed with passion, joy and a liberal dose of fun. Typically, fiddlers Peter
Knight (Steeleye Span), Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention), Brian McNeill
(Battlefield Band), Ian Cutler (Bully Wee), Tom Leary (Lindisfarne) and Garry
Blakeley (Band of Two) add the large range of fiddle playing styles to the rock
back-line of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion – all held together by
legendary drummer Dave Mattacks. A live music entertainment like no other on the
circuit which is guaranteed to be enjoyed by even the most doubting of friends
dragged along! Full details, bookings etc.
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/feast-of-fiddles.
NEW
Friday 13 April 2018 8pm - The Fureys 40th
Anniverary Tour
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Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
(map)
After three previous shows, Legends of Irish music & song The FUREYS, renowned
for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green
fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her
father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc return for
another night of music and song. Full details, bookings etc.
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/the-fureys.
NEW 29 August to 15 September 2018 - War Horse -
Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Including Bob Fox as 'Songman'. Following 8 record-record breaking years in
London’s West End and having played in 11 countries around the world to over 7
million people, the National Theatre’s acclaimed play War Horse will tour the UK
from September 2017. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical event which takes
audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the
trenches of First World War France. Full details, bookings etc.
www.theatreroyal.com/whats-on/2018-2/war-horse-2018.
John Culf
johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk
www.harbertondevon.co.uk
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk
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