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NEW UPDATED Cancelled
NEW
Saturday 29 April 2023
- The Korgis: Time Machine - Abbotskerswell Village Hall,
Slade Lane, nr Newton Abbot TQ12 5YF (map)
World Premiere of their new show! Whirl back in time as The Korgis take you on a
musical and audio/visual journey through the songs and bands that influenced
them. Putting their own unique spin on songs by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, the
sublime harmony of Simon and Garfunkel, the wry humour of 10cc, the quirkiness
of Buggles, the creativity of Peter Gabriel and of course, songs of peace and
hope from The Korgis. Support: Mutter & Clive, plus DJ Dave. Bar. Tickets £15
from Mike Webb
mikewebb1420@btinternet.com, 01626 363640. Doors 7pm.
Acoustic Warehouse - Kingsteignton
NEW Wednesday 2
March 2022 7.15pm - Acoustic Warehouse Music & Performance Club, Passage House
Inn, Hackney Lane, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3QH
Monthly every 1st Wednesday, finishing at 10.00pm. We continue to raise funds
for Rowcroft Hospice with £2 entry and raffle ticket. Covid safety with
individual mic covers. More information from Nigel Dee 07989 180091.
www.facebook.com/Acoustic.Warehouse.TQ123QH.
New email address acoustic.warehouse.tq12@gmail.com
News from the Folk Clubs
Acoustic Warehouse Music & Performance
Club, Passage House Inn, Hackney Lane, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot TQ12 3QH
The AWMPC open mic club has now restarted monthly on the First Wednesday of each
month. The next session is 1st September with prompt start at 7.15pm and a
finish at 10.00pm. More information from Nigel Dee 07989 180091
www.facebook.com/Acoustic.Warehouse.TQ123QH.
You can book tickets at www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts (+10% booking fee) or email boxoffice@ashburtonarts.org.uk to reserve and pay on the door (cash or card).
NEW
Friday 8 March 2024 7.30pm -
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
- Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
‘Almost A Sunset‘, their latest album, is a collection of thoughtful, varied
songs that range from re-worked traditional ballads to the off-piste
storytelling style that has become their trademark. Recorded in their studio on
Dartmoor, at Devon pace over the course of a year, the couple explore favourite
characters, childhood memories and deep emotion to pull together a collection of
songs that demonstrate their musical versatility, a sharp interest in the world
around them and their own unique perspective on the folk genre. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/598429.
NEW
Saturday 2 December 2023 7.30pm -
Bev Lee Harling:
Ploughing The Salt Sea - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
A solo autobiographical music theatre show, drawing on Bev Lee Harling's
recently discovered rich heritage of centuries old, fishing family roots in
Hastings. The narrative, drawn from the suds of the Old Town Wash House, told
through the eyes of the overlooked women, seeks to rewrite their stories of
boats lost at sea and local life, back into our current consciousness through
original and traditional folk song. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/596536.
Also, at 11.30am: Free community workshop with Bev Lee Harling, in
connection with her performance later in the evening. Free, but booking
required:
www.wegottickets.com/event/596539.
NEW
Thursday 16 November 2023 7.30pm -
Johnny Campbell
- Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Johnny Campbell emerged onto the UK folk scene with original material and
delving deep into Northern English folk song and story. ''A Modern-Day Billy
Bragg'' Tradfolk. ''The spirit of the folk clubs in their heyday runs in his
veins'' Folking.com. 2023 sees him releasing True North, an album of Northern
English traditional songs recorded on their respective county summits, garnering
press from Country Walking Magazine, Folk on Foot & BBC Radio 4 Open Country.
Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/589832.
NEW
Saturday 4 November 2023 7.30pm -
The Apex Singers
- Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
The Apex Singers have just been nominated for four 2023 CARAs
(Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards) including Best Folk/World Song and
Best Folk/World Album for their recent album release, Stravaig. Their debut
album Hiraeth received critical acclaim including two CARA wins and 'Album of
the Week' on Scala Radio. This album brings together fresh arrangements of
folk-tunes from different cultures representing every continent, from an African
lullaby, to a vocalised Irish jig. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/595796.
NEW
Thursday 26 October 2023 7.30pm -
Chris Ricketts: Songs in the Key of Sea
- Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Chris Ricketts is a singer of shanties and self penned songs. who's appearing
this year at folk and shanty festivals in the UK, Germany, Poland and Canada.
Quick-witted comedy, a unique delivery of sea songs and clever songwriting, the
live show never fails to satisfy an audience. “Chris Ricketts is the sort of
artist who can hold a whole room spellbound with the sound of his voice alone.”
Acoustic Magazine. “A great singing voice and a really rock solid understanding
of the songs” Mike Harding. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/596315.
NEW
Wednesday 25 October 2023 7.30pm -
Gabriel Moreno
- Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Gabriel Moreno is Gibraltarian singer-songwriter, currently based in London. An
irresistibly engaging performer, he combines a latin exuberance and passion with
a rare lyrical calibre (he is also an accomplished poet, with 12 books published
to date). Performing on nylon string guitar and accompanied by pianist Ned
Cartwright, he creates a live experience that has been described as ”Taberna
Folk” - at once both energetic and intimate, anarchic and absorbing. Full
details
www.wegottickets.com/event/595849.
NEW
Friday 13 October 2023 7.30pm - Kathryn Williams
& Polly Paulusma - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
details tba Kathryn and Polly met on a songwriting retreat. After many years
they have pulled together a beautiful intimate month-long tour up and down the
country, both playing headline solo sets and also coming together for a few
songs. Lucky audiences will get two concerts for the price of one from two of
the most respected British independent singer-songwriters this country has to
offer. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/580393
NEW Monday 9
October 2023 7pm -
(First) Regular klezmer and East European session - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Ashburton Arts Centre will be hosting klezmer and East European sessions
every 2nd Monday of the month, starting 9/10/23. Free admission. Led by Družba
www.klezmer-devon.com,
we’ll start off in the slow lane for the less experienced at 7 followed by the
main session at 8. For details of tunes please email
bunelik@gmail.com. All acoustic
instruments and abilities welcome to join in, learn tunes, listen, or dance.
Note that diatonic instruments such as melodeons, tin whistle, etc will need
accidentals to play in keys such as G minor, D minor. If unsure, email above.
Real ale bar. Full details
www.ashburtonarts.org.uk/regular-activities/klezmer-east-european-session.
NEW Sunday 8
October 2023 7.30pm - Leveret - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Leveret is a unique collaboration between three of England's finest folk
musicians. Andy Cutting (button accordion), Sam Sweeney (fiddle) and Rob Harbron
(concertina) are each regarded as exceptional performers and masters of their
instruments. Together their performances combine consummate musicianship,
compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity. Leveret’s music is not arranged
in the conventional sense and the trio rely on mutual trust and musical
interaction to create new settings of their repertoire in the moment, with no
two performances alike. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/592429.
NEW Wednesday 4
October 2023 7.30pm -
The Haar
- Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
The Haar introduces 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 circuit: Cormac Byrne (BBC Folk Award/Show of
Hands/Seth Lakeman), Adam Summerhayes, and Murray Grainger (both of the FATEA
award-winning Ciderhouse Rebellion). This is music that is not afraid to
transcend borders - whilst recognisably born of the traditional music that all
members have grown up with. The Haar are unapologetic in pushing the boundaries
to create a unique and compelling sound.
Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/583267.
NEW Sunday 1
October 2023 7.30pm - Martin Alvarado with Gerardo Villar & Los Aguirre - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
The voice in Buenos Aires: World renowned troubadour Martin Alvarado will be
joined on stage by fellow ‘porteños’ from the city of the Rio de Plata, the
talented Gerardo Villar & Los Aguirre guitar quartet, who are making their UK
debut. Together they share the authentic sound of old Buenos Aires, with added
21st century flair, delivering a programme of tangos by Astor Piazzolla and
other major protagonists, such as Carlos Gardel, plus other folkloric styles
from their homeland. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/587121.
NEW Thursday 28
September 2023 7.30pm - Steve Knightley - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
In a brand new one man show 'Unlock Me & Other Lockdown Laments' Steve
will perform material that surfaced over two years of isolation and inactivity.
Songs such as the ‘Bristol Slaver’ and ‘You’ll Get By’ were refreshed by
headlines and current affairs whilst classic covers such as ‘Forever Young’ and
‘The Boys of Summer’ struck a chord with the thousands that tuned in to his
hours of online content. Insights, anecdotes and a bunch of new songs will
attempt to chronicle and draw a line under an extra episode in all our lives.
Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/591855.
NEW Saturday 23
September 2023 7.30pm - Katie Spencer
- Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
The songwriting, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time
when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like
Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman, flow
into her sound, carrying with them the warmth and idealism of the early 70's
folk and songwriter movements. 'Imaginative imagery supported by compelling
music that summons up the best of early 70s folk, fluently delivered here with
its own contemporary power. This is a fine collection of memorable songs by an
outstanding writer and musician' Record Collector. 'The way Katie plays is never
contrived, showy or imitative; it sounds true - a world-class folk guitarist'
fRoots. 'Katie's guitar playing has echoes of my dear friend the late great Bert
Jansch. Like a musical weaver she threads her poetic lyrics through the guitar?s
strings and produces little tapestries of song' Ralph McTell. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/576543.
NEW Thursday 7
September 2023 7.30pm - Tamsin Elliott & Tarek Elazhary - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Tamsin is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and film-maker based in Bristol, UK.
With roots in the folk music of the British Isles, her interests and playing
styles extend to European and Middle Eastern musics as well as experimental and
ambient sounds. Egyptian educator and composer Tarek Elazhary seeks to preserve
the musical heritage of the Middle East, while exploring its place within a
contemporary context. He is the co-founder of instrumental band Dokkan, which
blends eastern influences with contemporary western instrumentation. This
collaboration looks like being something very special. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/585840.
NEW Monday 28 August 2023 7.30pm -
SOAS Ceilidh Band
- Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
It's the Ceilidh band led by Ed Emory from the famous SOAS college in London.
There will be dancing! Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/590503.
NEW
Thursday 17 August 2023 7.30pm -
A Celebration of the Life & Music of George Butterworth
- Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
George Butterworth was a musical master in the making to many, a brave leader to
others, a cypher to some and a tender friend to a few. Throughout his life, he
appears to have been torn between his inner desires, and his outward projection
of seamlessly fitting into Edwardian morality, which was not an easy feat for
the time. This performance uses his complete ‘A Shropshire Lad and Other Songs’
song cycle, which sets A. E. Housman’s sexually and powerfully charged poetry to
music for Piano and Baritone. There's also other selections of Butterworth‘s
symphonic masterpieces and folk songs arranged for piano, coupled with memories
and comments by those that knew him form this production. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/588995.
NEW Wednesday 26
July 2023 7.30pm -
Adam Holmes
- Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
One of Scotland’s finest singer-songwriters. Masterful songwriting and
enchanting voice.
www.adamholmesmusic.co.uk.
Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/587275.
NEW
Saturday 24 June 2023 7.30pm - Ashburton
Community Folk Orchestra - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Concert & folk music session in aid of Ashburton Safe Haven. The Folk Orchestra
will perform some toe tapping music from Devon, Scandinavia and beyond.
Beautiful intriguing airs in 11/8, English hornpipes in 3/2, strutting Danish
dances and good old British Rants! This open Community Folk Orchestra, led by
David Faulkner, meets regularly at the arts centre to have fun playing and
learning together. Concert 7.30pm to 8.30pm; followed by a folk session where
members of the audience and the band will be invited to lead a tune or two, sing
a party piece, join in.... Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/583976.
NEW
Friday 16 June 2023 7.30pm - Aaron Jonah Lewis - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Virtuoso banjo player and fiddler Aaron Jonah Lewis has been elbow-deep in
traditional American music since their first lessons at the age of five with
Kentucky native Robert Oppelt. Their concerts take audiences on a journey
through the back roads of American old time and folk music, with detours through
ragtime and early jazz. Their performance ranges far and wide through the
history of American fiddle and banjo traditions, including tunes and songs from
various regions and time periods and the stories that go along with them. Full
details
www.wegottickets.com/event/582073.
Also, at 5.00pm: Old Style Fiddle Workshop by Aaron Jonah Lewis 5pm
£18/£15/£12 – email
boxoffice@ashburtonarts.org.uk to book.
NEW
21 April - 8 May 2023 - Tinners Moon Festival 2023 -
Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
This year we have Americana (22/4 Joe Martin plays “a night of new wave
Americana, with stories and songs that will move the deepest parts of your
soul”; support, Katy Hurt), Blues, Cabaret/Open Mic, Classical piano,
Contemporary Dance, Contemporary Jazz, Country Music, Dinner jazz, Discussion,
Diversity, Fancy Dress, Film, Folk (30/4 Peter Knight & John Spiers), Indian and
Iraqi Music, Music to dance to, Noir, Plants, Poetry, Pop Music, Puppet Theatre
for Adults, Radio Workshop, Singer Songwriter, Singers with roots in folk,
Stories, Myth and Mystery, Swing and Gypsy Jazz (29/4 Moscow Drug Club),
Theatre,…
Tickets and full details
www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.
NEW Monday 17
October 2022 7.30pm - While & Matthews - St Andrews Church Hall, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/554840.
saw afterwards that venue changed to:
The Farmhouse, Lower Broomborough, Totnes TQ9 5LX - 'Music at the
Farmhouse' ??
NEW Friday 1 April
2022 7.30pm -
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
- South Dartmoor Community College, Balland
Lane, Ashburton TQ13 7EW
2022 marks 27 years of making music together for this popular wife and husband
duo, twice winners of 'Best Duo' BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. The couple will
revisit and reinterpret songs which span their career. From the early days of
folk supergroup ' Equation ' through to the current release 'Personae ' with a
nod or two along the way to their extra-curricular musical adventures, the
evening promises a whistle-stop tour through their artistic journey to date.
Full details
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kathryn-roberts-sean-lakeman-tickets-258059632307?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
Tickets also available from Ashburton Post Office. Licensed bar. All proceeds to
FOSDA (Friends of South Dartmoor Association).
Ashburton Community Folk Orchestra
(this has been running for a couple of weeks but I've only just found out
about it)
Thursdays 6, 13, 27 February; 5, 12, 19, 26 March: Weekly on Thursday
mornings from 10.30 – 12noon in Ashburton Arts Centre (The Old Methodist Church,
15, West St, TQ13 7DT), led by award winning and experienced Community Musician
David Faulkner. All acoustic instruments and different levels of ability
welcome. Play music from Devon and beyond; play in harmony; develop learning by
ear. Scores and sound files provided. “Let’s make a big band, make some music
and have some fun! Come and join the band!” Cost: £8 per session or £32.50 for 5
sessions (concessions available). See:
www.ashburtonarts.org.uk/events/ashburton-community-folk-orchestra-2020-01-16
or for more information, contact David Faulkner on 07967 121985 or email
david.eelgrinders@gmail.com.
Full details, tickets etc. www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts. www.facebook.com/pg/ashburtonarts/events. www.ashburtonarts.org.uk.
NEW
Tuesday 24 May 2022 7.30pm - Daphne’s Flight -
St Andrews Church, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Daphne’s Flight was created 25 years ago by five of the leading singer
songwriters of their generation - Chris While, Julie Matthews, Melanie Harrold,
Helen Watson and Christine Collister. Described as one of the most exciting
vocal groups to emerge on the acoustic music scene, their energy on stage is
matched only by their collective talents, Daphne’s Flight are unrivalled and sit
firmly in a class of their own as singers, musicians and writers. Their highly
anticipated 3rd studio album was scheduled to tour in the spring of 2020, now
rescheduled to 2022. Miranda Sykes on vocals and double bass replaces Christine
Collister on this tour.
For tickets (£20), please email Sarah Tobin on
sarah.tobin@plymouth.ac.uk.
NEW Saturday 11 May
2019 7.30pm - Wild Goose / Skylark - Ashburton Town Hall
Wild Goose is 'Wild, eclectic and dangerous... Pink Floyd, Kenny Rogers, Bryan
Adams channelled by Woodie Guthrie. Guitar, violin, banjo, mandolin, piano,
percussion.' Skylark is 'Beautiful arrangements of traditional and contemporary
songs with vocal harmonies, fiddle, flute, guitar and mandolin'. Bar and raffle.
Tickets £7, U15 free, from Jane 07818 844346 or Ashburton Information Centre.
All proceeds to Cancer Lifeline South West, a wonderful charity providing
residential therapeutic breaks for cancer sufferers and their carers.
NEW Friday 17 April 2020 7.30pm
- Belinda O'Hooley: Inversions Tour - St Lawrence Chapel, St Lawrence Lane,
Ashburton TQ13 7DD (map)
‘Inversions’ showcases Belinda’s abilities as a composer and pianist with
many of the piano pieces inspired by the songs and tunes her father inherited
from a long line of male musicians in the hills of the West coast of rural
Ireland. With the passing of her father in 2017, Belinda; the first woman to be
handed the tradition, has found the freedom to express the music of her
ancestors in her very own, unconventional way, evolving and migrating into
something you could describe as an inversion: a reversal of the norm. The venue
is 700+ years old and in a narrow lane with very restricted parking. Please use
the Town Centre car park (free after 6pm). The venue is a couple of minutes
walk. For disabled access, please contact Ian Pickvance iin advance to make
arrangements. Details
www.wegottickets.com/event/494667. All profits from this event go to
Macmillan Cancer Support.
NEW Wednesday 8
June 2022 7.30pm - Jurassic Folk (Acoustic) Club - The Honiton Inn, Awliscombe,
Honiton EX14 3PJ
The Club re-opened in October 2021 at this new venue and meets monthly on the
2nd Wednesday. The Club welcomes audience, singers and musicians from near and
far for an evening of live acoustic performance. Come along, bring your voice or
an instrument or both and entertain or be entertained.
www.jurassicfolk.co.uk. For further details contact Adrian on 01404 549903
or Mike on 01404 43429.
NEW
Friday 14 December 2018 7.30pm - India Electric Company - Church of St
Michael & All Angels, Church Hill, Awliscombe, Honiton (map)
Part of a unique series of candle-lit concerts from India Electric Company in
historic churches.
www.indiaelectricco.com. Refreshments will be available. Limited parking but
plenty available in the village hall & pub car park a few yards up from the
Church. Please note, there are no toilets at the venue, but the lovely pub The
Honiton Inn is a few yards up the road. After show drinks at the pub strongly
advised! Doors 7pm. Tickets £11+/£9+ from
www.wegottickets.com/event/454280.
NEW
Saturday 13 October 2018 8pm - 'Shanty Special' Evening - BFS Club,
Bristol Row, Bere Ferrers, Yelverton PL20 7JL
The Tavy Tars are holding this ‘Shanty Special’ evening at Bere Ferrers
Social Club when they will present 4 cheques for £400 from funds they have
raised to: Help for Heroes, St Luke’s Hospice, the RNLI, and TASS (Tavistock and
Area Support Services). Free entry, donations welcome.
NEW
Friday 4 November 2016 8pm - Sea Shanty Evening - BFS Club, Bristol Row,
Bere Ferrers PL20 7JL
Sea Shanty evening with the Tavy Tars. After successful fundraising the Tars
are using this occasion to donate to several local causes, cheques will be
presented during this celebratory evening. They have invited friends 'The Press
Gang' from Mevagissey to join in a 'Shanty Special', sets from the Tars and the
Press Gang, with a 'singalong' session, from both crews and audience, at the end
of the evening! Free entry.
NEW
Friday 4 March 2016 7.30pm - A Grand Musical Extravaganze - St Andrews
Church, Bere Ferrers
Humanitarian Crisis Concern presents 3 acts: 1) Bere Alston Junior School
Drummers, most enthusiastic young percussionists; 2) Crow Puppets bringing their
own unique style of homespun folk. This Devon based female duo sing and play
various instruments, weaving mysterious imagery and tender lyrics. Their
harmonies provide absolutely spine tingling moments. 3) Gypsy Train klezmer
band, playing clarinet, saxophone, double-bass, guitar, fiddle and accordion.
Prepare to be intoxicated by the fast, foot-tapping arrangements of Balkan dance
tunes, soulful improvisation and gypsy passion. Book early to avoid
disappointment. Tickets £7.50, child 12+ £4, from Margaret Willmott 01822
840380, Bere Alston Pharmacy 01822 830234. Proceeds will go to help ‘Doctors of
the World’’ a totally voluntary organisation which does the most invaluable work
in refugee camps all over Europe. The Olde Plough will be serving pre-theatre
suppers from 6pm for £10 (£2of which will go to the charity). It will help the
chef to serve you quickly if you could book the meal in good time (01822
840358).
NEW
Friday
2 June 2023 - Harbottle & Jonas
-
Bigbury Memorial Hall, Bigbury TQ7 4HQ
Partners in life and music, dynamic Devon based
folk duo Harbottle & Jonas are one of the most exciting acts on the UK circuit
today, combining a love of the richness of traditional folk with their own
original and powerful songwriting. Dave and Freya have developed a distinct and
compelling signature sound, blending concertina, harmonium, cittern, stomp box,
acoustic guitar and banjo with their beautiful and closely intertwined vocal
harmonies. Full details
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/harbottle-and-jonas-at-bigbury-memorial-hall-tickets-616911196997.
NEW Friday
22 November 2019 7.30pm - Harbottle & Jonas
-
Bigbury Memorial Hall, Bigbury TQ7 4HQ
Harbottle & Jonas are a stunning young folk duo
based in Totnes. Together the husband and wife duo combine the rich traditions
of folk music with original and contemporary interpretations through a blend of
closely intertwined vocal harmonies. Harbottle & Jonas sing about family,
villages swept into the sea, polar expeditions, historical characters and
peculiar narratives. Their music is original and unique. It is performed with
integrity and on instruments that include the concertina, harmonium, banjo,
stompbox, and acoustic guitar. Details
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
NEW Sunday
18 November 2018 7.30pm - The Churchfitters ~ Folk Unlimited -
Bigbury Memorial Hall, Bigbury TQ7 4HQ
The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. A double bass made out of a
motor bike petrol tank. Heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw.
Foot-stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms and
traditional tunes reinvigorated with mesmerising jazz sax! Throw in some
exquisite harmonies, a slew of startlingly original songs and a few jokes that
create instant rapport and you’ve got a high energy show that always leaves
audiences cheering. How do you adequately describe such a musically diverse,
uplifting band? You leave it to Mike Harding, a self-confessed ‘huge, huge fan’.
He calls their music ‘totally brilliant and beautiful’. Details, bookings etc.
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
Saturday 5 July 2014 7.30pm - Appaloosas -
Bigbury Memorial Hall, Bigbury TQ7 4HQ
Bluebell Wood Music presents a wonderful evening with this 3 piece band from
Dartmoor playing Americana, old time American and Appalachian music. The band
features beautiful Appalachian and old time inspired vocals from Eliza Acty,
claw hammer banjo and guitar from Peter Acty and intricate melodies from
virtuoso fiddle and mandolin player Stephen Potter.
www.appaloosasmusic.com.
Tickets £10 to include paella by Oyster Shack.
Friday 23 October 2015 8pm
- Blackheart - Bigbury
Memorial Hall, Bigbury TQ7 4HQ
Their music and unique sound shuns
categorisation, combining acoustic instruments and the captivating voice of
Chrissy Mostyn with ancient synthesisers, effects, atmospherics and electronica
to create a new brand of avant-garde ethereal folk style of music. Their highly
personal, haunting music is flavoured with piercing observations and penetrating
lyrics. Samples
www.blackheartmusic.co.uk/listen.php. Tickets £10 (U16s£6), includes light
refreshments, available from Holywell Stores, St. Anne's Chapel tel 01548 810308
or Charles 01548 810023.
NEW Friday 29
April 2022 7pm - Suthering - Village Hall, 46 Fore Street, Bishopsteignton,
Teignmouth TQ14 9QZ
Suthering combines the musical talents of Julu Irvine and Heg Brignall. A couple
in life and in music, the duo are true story-tellers who champion female
characters, creating new narratives for women and unearthing the female heroines
of folk. With their wonderful chemistry and charisma on stage, natural humour
and two beautifully matched voices, an unusual mix of cascading, dramatic piano;
intricate, fingerstyle guitar; flute, whistles and harmonium, Julu and Heg bring
an exciting take on folk storytelling with their evocative and distinctive
sound. Full details
www.villagesinaction.co.uk/events/suthering-if-we-turn-away-tour.
NEW
Saturday 10 June 2016 3pm - Five Finger Eddie -
Red Rock Brewery, Humber Farm, Bishopsteignton TQ14 9TD
Live music.
NEW Friday 19 April 2019 7.30pm -
The Drystones - Black Dog Memorial Hall, Black Dog, nr Crediton EX17 4QS
The Drystones are a young duo making big waves on the UK folk scene. Combining
traditional music’s timeless instrumental union of fiddle and guitar with
technical mastery, an unexpectedly large live sound, it’s no wonder they’ve been
described as ‘indecently talented’ (Mike Harding) and earned themselves a
nomination for the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. Since forming in 2011 to
play at their local folk festival in Priddy, Somerset, they have played
festivals across the country, including Glastonbury and Sidmouth Folk Week, have
supported Seth Lakeman and Steeleye Span, produced two albums and, somehow,
squeezed in their music degrees. Tickets: adult £9, child £7, benefits £7,
family £20. Call 01363 877417 to book.
NEW Saturday 16 April 2016 8pm -
Dallahan - Black Dog Memorial Hall, Black Dog, nr Crediton EX17 4QS
Tickets £8 (child £3, conc £5.50) from 01363 866434 & Kennerleigh Community
Stores. Licensed bar
NEW
Saturday 23 November 2019 -
Autumn Ceilidh with Spinach for Norman -
Blackawton Village Hall, Vicarage Road, nr Totnes TQ9 7AY
Doors and bar 7.15pm. Music 8-11pm with a short interval. Tickets £10 adult, £5
U16, from Blackawton Community Shop, phone 01803 712159 (George Inn) or email
villagehall@blackawtoncommunity.com.
Friday 3 February 2012 - The Acoustic Strawbs
- Blackawton Village Hall, nr Totnes
(map)
The front line of one of Britain's most successful and enduring folk rock bands.
Doors 7.30pm. Licensed bar and ample free car parking. Tickets £12 from Steve
Gale 01803 712449 or 07941 611868.
Bovey Tracey (South Devon Music)
NEW
17-19 June 2022 - Craft Festival - Bovey
Tracey
See Bovey Tracey event details at
www.craftfestival.co.uk.
Musical entertainment includes Cosgrave & Soph contemporary folk, Griselda
Sanderson, Annika Skoogh Latin duo, Becky Brine, Saff Juno. More Music to be
announced.
NEW Saturday 31 August 2019 1pm - Meridianum
Ensemble - Baptist Church, Bovey Tracey
An exciting fusion of folk musics from across Europe, played on an amazing
variety of instruments (Soufian Saihi on Arabic oud; Ricardo de Noronha on
Middle-Eastern percussion; Nuno Silva on Persian santur; Griselda Sanderson on
Swedish nyckelharpa and Louis Bingham on cittern; Steve Tyler on hurdy-gurdy).
Part of the Nourish Festival: craft ~ food ~ music. Full festival details
www.nourishfestival.org.
NEW
Thursday 14 March 2019 8pm - Nick Harper - Dolphin Hotel, Station Road, Bovey
Tracey TQ13 9AL
Just ask anybody who's seen him! Remarkable performer. As it happens, he's
the son of the legendary Roy Harper. Full details
www.southdevonmusic.co.uk.
NEW
Sunday 1 April 2018 - Nick Harper - Edgemoor Hotel, Haytor Road, Newton
Abbot TQ13 9LE
To call Nick a superlative
singer/songwriter could put his highly lauded guitar talent in the shade, and to
call him a guitarist's guitarist might slight his distinctive, soulful voice and
passionate songs. Not forgetting the wild ride that is one of his live shows -
from personal introspection to biting political satire via a charmingly caustic
wit that would make Groucho Marx proud. He often segues from his own
compositions to well-loved covers he makes his own. Full details
www.southdevonmusic.co.uk.
Bow nr Crediton (Mick Richards)
NEW
Friday 30 June 2023 6.30pm - Miranda Sykes, Candlelit Concert - St
Petrock’s Church, Clannaborough, nr Bow, Crediton EX17 6DA
A rare opportunity to experience a performance by the multi talented musician
Miranda Sykes at this very special venue by candlelight. Miranda, the acclaimed
singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ is returning to her roots. After a
career spanning over 20 years, during which time she has played with many of the
top musicians and singers within the folk world, she is touring as she started
out: one woman, one bass, and one guitar. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/574944 or tel Mick 01363 82379, email
richardsmik1@gmail.com.
NEW
Saturday 22 April 2023 - Družba: Music from Eastern Europe - The Heart of
Devon, Bow Village Hall, nr Crediton EX17 6HU (map)
Družba, Klezmer Band play music from the heart of East Europe, Klezmer & Gypsy
music should be played with passion, from the soul, and that is where we excel.
Their live performances include a mix of klezmer music, traditional Yiddish,
folk and gypsy songs, and Eastern European dancing tunes. Profit to British Red
Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/574930.
NEW Sunday 23 June 2019 6pm - Anna Tanvir -
Waterside Café, Bow, nr Crediton EX17 6LA
Singer and Celtic Harpist. Songs from around the world. Tickets £18 for dinner
and concert. Telephone Bow Garden and Aquatic Centre 01363 460466.
NEW
Tuesday 21 November 2023 8pm - Angeline Morrison -
Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street,
Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN
Singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who explores traditional song with
a deep love, respect and curiosity. Angeline mostly makes music in the genres of
wyrd folk and psych folk, her work infused with elements of soul music,
literature, ‘60s beat pop sounds, folklore, myth and the supernatural. In July
2022, Angeline was announced as the fourth winner of the prestigious Christian
Raphael Prize at Cambridge Folk Festival, which generously supports the
development of emerging talent in the folk genre. Full details
www.facebook.com/groups/Bradninchfolk/?fref=ts.
NEW
Saturday 7 October 2023
8pm - Exmouth Shanty Men - Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street,
Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN
'Tall Ships & Tavern Tales' - a programme of shanties and sea songs, helping
raise funds towards getting an access lift to the first floor of the Guildhall.
Full details
www.facebook.com/events/189336790822592.
NEW
Tuesday 19 September 2023
8pm - McCrory Brothers - Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street,
Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN
Sam and his brother Dave return. They grew up in Belfast in the 70's infused
with the rich songs and music which emerged from the traditional to permeated
mainstream music across the World. Sam's vocals, delivering sensitive and
powerful interpretations of ballads, the old and new Irish songs with stories
taking you through all emotions from hilarity to raw pain but more often leaving
you spellbound. Full details
www.facebook.com/groups/Bradninchfolk/?fref=ts.
NEW
Tuesday 16 May 2023
8pm - Reg Meuross - Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street,
Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN
A true modern troubador. Support: Graham Butterfield.
www.facebook.com/groups/Bradninchfolk/?fref=ts.
(3rd Tuesdays are regular guest nights in Bradnich, 1st Tuesdays are regular
open sessions at the Castle Hotel. See the FB page for full details).
NEW
Tuesday 18 April 2023
8pm - Daria Kulesh - Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street,
Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN
"Folk storyteller exploring her Eastern roots with songs that "aren't just sung,
but lived". With Western folk influences, she creates an original and exciting
sound,full of passion and magic. Full details
www.facebook.com/groups/Bradninchfolk/?fref=ts.
NEW
Tuesday 21 March 2023
8pm - Sam McCrory solo - Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street,
Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN
Details
www.facebook.com/groups/Bradninchfolk/?fref=ts.
NEW
Tuesday 21 February 2023
8pm - Vicki Swann & Jonny Dyer - Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street,
Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN
On each visit Vicki and Jonny bring refreshed songs and music to enliven the
audience. They are two of the most versatile musicians of the folk circuit
today, the duo are recognised for the high quality of their polished concerts;
not only by their charismatic singing and playing but also by their involving,
winning presence and easy rapport, their polished delivery that genuinely
respects their listeners, and their lively, informed backstories. The whole
package. They are masters of a wide range of instruments including vocals, Vicki
is a specialist with the Swedish nyckelharpa and they work together to create
inspiring compositions.
www.facebook.com/groups/Bradninchfolk/?fref=ts.
NEW
Tuesday 17 January 2023
8pm - Tobias Ben Jacob - Bradninch Folk Club, Guildhall, Fore Street,
Bradninch, nr Cullompton EX5 4NN
Details
www.facebook.com/groups/Bradninchfolk/?fref=ts.
Bradninch Acoustic Music Club, Baptist Hall, Millway, Bradninch EX5 4NL
www.bradninchacousticmusicclub.org. Contact Colin 01392 882036.
Bradninch Folk Club News
BRADFOLK, the informal gathering of musicians and singers will continue on
the 1st Tuesday of the month in the function room at the White Lion from 8pm. It
is free for performers and audience and we never really know what will happen,
but it is an opportunity to meet, play and discuss music.
Guest Nights at the Bradninch Folk Club are on the Move
The Guest Nights at the Bradninch Folk Club will start again on 17 September at
a new venue, the Guildhall (Fore Street, EX5 4NN). This is because the
function room at the Castle with its amazing acoustics is being redeveloped. The
club is grateful to all the landlords of the Castle who over the years have
provided free accommodation and support. The club as always is working on
providing the best performance experience for our audience in September. The
room is a larger space on the ground floor which we will lay out to preserve the
intimate performance space which is essential for the close relationship which
exists between audience and performer but also the room has potential for
increasing the audience size and accommodating larger acts. The Guildhall is
accessible for disabled persons and it is hoped that this fact and other
features of the venue will make it a comfortable space for the audience and
performers.
NEW Saturday 9 December 8pm - The Moulton
Brothers - Ye Old White Lion, 26 High Street, Bradninch EX5 4QL
The Moulton Brothers, all born in Exeter, will be playing lots of foot tapping
and sing along Irish and Scottish music at the white lion. Mac plays violin,
mandolin and banjo, Neil plays violin, and Bruce keeps the beat with the bodhran,
all brothers sing and sometime dress according to the song, lots of fun and
brotherly banter to entertain you all evening.
NEW 10-12 June 2016 - 16th Bradninch Music
Festival - Bradninch
Multi-genre festival, including Roving Crows, Fish Out Of Water and much more.
See
www.bradninchmusicfestival.co.uk for full details.
Feature: Bradninch Folk Club
Club nights (free) 8.45pm start at the White Lion on Tuesdays 10 Jan, 7 Feb,
6 Mar. For floor spots available on guest nights phone 01392 881105.
Contact: Gerard Edwards 01392 881105.
Guest nights: £5 door, accompanied U17 free. For more information call 01392
881105 or visit the Club on Facebook
www.facebook.com/groups/Bradninchfolk/?fref=ts.
UPDATED Date correction
Saturday
18 November 2023 7.30pm - Swamp Stomp
String Band - Village Hall, 6 Station Rd,
Brentor, Tavistock PL19 0LW
A raucous and energetic travelling three-piece band
from the UK, consisting of banjos, upright bass, guitars, and a flat-pack
honky-tonk piano. We play rambunctious, up-tempo, old-time music infused with
Bluegrass, Country, Americana, and anything else you might find pouring out of a
beer soaked, roadside dive-bar! Full details
www.villagesinaction.co.uk/performances/the-swamp-stomp-string-band.
NEW Saturday
23 September 2023 7.30pm - Mitchell and Vincent - Village Hall, 6 Station Rd,
Brentor, Tavistock PL19 0LW
Westcountry folk duo bringing traditional and contemporary styles on fiddle and
guitar to music from the British Isles with their own varied arrangements
telling stories with their tunes as well as songs. Acoustic magazine praised
their playing as, “Stunning”; FATEA said, “Music that is beautifully played”;
while Bright Young Folk described their performance as, "Providing skilled
arrangements and expert delivery of tunes and songs which showcase the vibrancy,
and variety, of folk music across Britain. A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable
experience.” Full details
www.villagesinaction.co.uk/performances/mitchell-and-vincent.
NEW Friday
6 October
2023 8pm - Cosgrave & Banks - Brixham Folk Club, The Edge, Bolton Street,
Brixham TQ5 9DH
details tba
www.cosgraveandbanks.com. Club FB page
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063670173620.
NEW
Saturday 23 September 2023 10am-10pm - 'Singathon' - Christian Community Centre,
Fore Street, Brixham TQ5 8DS
Featuring All Hands on Deck, The Sea Hounds, Missin’ Tackle Shanty Crew, Time &
Tide and other choirs, groups and individuals in 12 hours of continuous singing.
This is a fundraiser for Rowcroft Hospice. It is a FREE event with donations
being taken on the day for this local charity and good cause. Refreshments will
be available including tea, coffee & cake and soup and a roll over the lunch
period.
NEW Tuesdays 25
July, 1, 8 & 15 August 2023 7.30-8.30pm - Missin’ Tackle Shanty Crew - Old Fish
Quay, Brixham Harbour
Voluntary collections in aid of ‘Dart Sailability’ (charity no. 1155753), a
local good cause that enables anybody with any disability to enjoy sailing,
boating and social activities on the River Dart. All are welcome to attend these
free events.
NEW Thursday 27
April 2023 7.30pm - The Exmouth Shanty Men - The Bottle Shop, 24, Middle Street,
Brixham TQ5 8ER
In anticipation of the Brixham Pirate Festival starting the following day Fougou
Music presents The Exmouth Shanty Men, well 6 of them, half a crew. The original
buoy band. Full details
www.fougoumusic.com/brixham-gin.
NEW Friday
12 May
2023 7.30pm - Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years - Brixham Theatre, New
Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, Simon &
Garfunkel Through the Years 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. Collectively known as Bookends, Dan Haynes and
Pete Richards have been fronting Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years since its
creation in 2011. Full details
www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk.
NEW
Sunday 12 June 2022 3pm - Jim Causley: Songs of Devon - Galmpton Primary
School, Greenway Road, Brixham TQ5 0LT (map)
Rescheduled from Sunday 20 March: A concert of
traditional Devonshire songs. Hosted by Brixham Folk Club; support:
Maggie Duffy. Doors 2.30pm. Tickets £12 (£10 concs) are available from
jocastle_4@hotmail.com.
NEW
Friday 16 November 2018 7.30pm - Cosgrave & Banks -
Brixham Library, Market Street, Brixham TQ5 8EU
The Friends on Brixham Library are delighted
to welcome back Cosgrave & Banks for our annual concert. They first performed in
2016 and there has been an overwhelming demand for their return. They have been
described as ‘one of Devon’s multi-instrumental treasures’ whose music takes you
‘on a sumptuous journey far and wide across the UK and Europe’. Their last
concert was a magical evening and we are looking forward to the same superb
quality of music delights. Doors 7pm. Members £10; non-members £12,
available in advance from Brixham Library, tel: 01803 853870; ticket includes a
free drink.
but 1927 to 1942 acoustic blues, Brixham Blues on every second Thursday. Contact: email stuart1929@btinternet.com, tel. 01803 855256.
NEW Tuesday 14
November 2023 8pm - Richard Miller plus the Boal Weevils - The Birdcage, New
Road, Brixham TQ5 8LT
Rich Miller is "an absolutely phenomenal slide player" - The Blues Guitar Show.
With support from the equally phenomenal Stuart 'Marshcat' Cumberpatch and Andy
Boal - the Boal Weevils. Rich and the Weevils bring you blues from the 1930s
played on authentic instruments of the period. And it's free. Come to Brixham Blues
every second Tuersday.
www.facebook.com/BrixhamBlues/?locale=en_GB. Free. Contact:
stuart1929@btinternet.com, 01803
855256.
NEW Tuesday 11
July 2023 8pm - Brixham Blues - The Birdcage, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8LT
A great acoustic blues double-header this month, with Kelvin Davies/Gary Jones
plus the Boal Weevils (Stuart Cumberpatch/Andy Boal). The most authentic picking
and bottleneck guitar you will hear for miles around! If you play, sing or
listen to acoustic blues (not the loud electric rhythm-and-blues type), Come to Brixham Blues
every second Tuersday.
www.facebook.com/BrixhamBlues/?locale=en_GB. Free. Contact:
stuart1929@btinternet.com, 01803
855256.
NEW Tuesday 14
December 2021 8pm – Brixham Blues 2nd Tuesday BBT2 – The Birdcage, New Road,
Brixham TQ5 8LT
We are up and running again at our new venue with acoustic blues. hokum,
gospel and Hawaiian music from resident duo The Boal Weevils – Andy Boal and
Stuart ‘Marshcat’ Cumberpatch - plus contributions from some of Devon’s finest
curators of the country blues heritage. Free. Contact:
stuart1929@btinternet.com, 01803
855256.
NEW
Saturday 23 September 2023 7.30pm - Banter - St Peter & St Paul
Church, Broadhempston, nr Totnes TQ9 6BN
Banter are: Simon Care on melodeon, Nina Zella on
keyboards & vocals, Tim Walker on drums, percussion, brass, vocals & dance
calling and Mark Jolley on bass, fiddle, guitar & vocals. Four fine musicians
who’s roots are firmly in the traditional English genre, but who enjoy
stretching the limits. Bookings
www.ticketsource.co.uk/mellow-yellow-gigs/banter/2023-09-23/19:30/t-eaqnojn.
Hosted by Mellow Yellow Gigs on behalf of Broadhempston Parochial Church
Council.
NEW
Saturday 20 October 2018 7.30pm - The Leisure Society - St Peter & St Paul
Church, Broadhempston, nr Totnes TQ9 6BN
The 6-piece folk influenced rock band enjoys a loyal following. This promises to
be an exceptional and intimate performance as part of their UK tour. In receipt
of two consecutive Ivor Novello nominations the band enjoys endorsements of
everyone from Guy Garvey to Brain Eno. Now putting the finishing touches to
their long awaited fifth album, expect to hear brand new Nick Hemming
masterpieces. “Warm, colourful, literate songs that reach into the heart and
head” (The Independent). Tickets £13 from Anna on 01803 812426 or email
annabeadel[at]yahoo.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 10 June
2023 7.30pm - The Lost
Sound: Dartmoor Folk Choir
- Town
Hall, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DD
Sponsored by Heart and Soul Funerals. The choir are on home turf
for their 'Country Life' Tour. With new arrangements of songs by Steeleye Span,
Ninebarrow & Chris Hoban, the set is brimming with the energy of Summer, lusty
courtship, the triumphs of harvest and the deeply tender moments of love lost
and sorrowful homecomings. It's a wild and natural feast of unaccompanied
singing, harmony and rhythm! Tickets:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/The-Lost-Sound-FolkChoir/t-pqmjkaj.
NEW
Thursday 15 November 2018 7.30pm - Buckfastleigh UNEARTHED -
Town Hall, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DD
What are the the stories & characters that make Buckfastleigh such a unique
place? Playwright Lucy Bell, Actors Charlie Coldfield & Kirsty Cox, visual
artist Peter Magerum and folk musician Jim Causley have joined forces to weave
together stories of Buckfastleigh’s history into a fascinating evening of
original song, enthralling drama, interactive art, reminiscent sound and
archives footage and images. Doors 7pm.
www.villagesinaction.co.uk/projects/unearth.
NEW
Saturday 26 November 2016 7.30pm
- The Lost Sound A Capella Chorus: Songs for Winter concert - Town
Hall, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DD
The Lost Sound have performed with Show of Hands and Steve Knightley. Recently
Phil Beer described them as 'The best choir in the region!' They are part of the
Show of Hands live album commemorating the 19240 Shrouds of the Somme concert.
Special guest: Chris Hoban, performing solo on this occasion, has written a
number of songs for Show of Hands. Tickets £6 from The Seed Buckfastleigh or
Emma 07760 437432.
NEW Saturday
24 September 2022 7.30pm - Sarah McQuaid - Community Hall,
Buckland-in-the-Moor TQ13 7HP (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.” Full details
www.villagesinaction.co.uk/events/sarahmcquaid.
UPDATED
Thursday 26 March 2020 7.30pm
- Gypsy Dreamers
-
Village Hall, Buckland-in-the-Moor TQ13 7HP (map)
Bringing together 4 successful
multi-instrumentalist singers who have performed all over the world, from Sidney
Opera House to the Glastonbury Festival, Gypsy Dreamers presents a sophisticated
and hugely entertaining mix of pop songs, Latin and jazz tunes, French chansons
and originals in their unique style. “dynamic hybrid jazz-meets-classical
project that explores tango, bossa nova, pop, jazz and world sounds via violin,
cello and percussion.” Time Out.
www.gypsydreamers.com.
Call or text 07818 225511 or email
davidburke9@icloud.com
to book. £9 adult, £5 child.
NEW
Friday 21 February 2020 7.30pm
- Flats and Sharps
-
Village Hall, Buckland-in-the-Moor TQ13 7HP (map)
Flats and Sharps are a
four-piece Bluegrass outfit originally from Penzance, Cornwall. Delivering
energetic, enthusiastic and spirited performances, their shows are a fresh and
modern outlook on foot-stomping Bluegrass with powerful and well-crafted
original songs. Their music blends strong harmonies and stonking solos, and
their incredible stage presence and energy will have you dancing, laughing and
singing along in no time!
Call 01364 653525 or book online at
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 16 June 2018 7.30pm -
Summer Ceilidh with Spinach for Norman - Public Hall,
Station Road, Budleigh Salterton, nr Exmouth EX9 6RJ
(map)
Caller Pam Hayes. Tickets £10 on
door. Profits to Exeter Leukaemia Fund. BYO refreshments.
NEW
Saturday 14 April 2018 9pm -
Dumbo's Feather - Dog &
Donkey, 24 Knowle Village, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6AL
Dumbo's Feather with their occasionally ethereal mix of reels, jigs, polkas,
airs and songs. As always, the popular Irish/Scots/World music band shall be
fronted by the lightning fast fiddling of Alice McShane, and augmented by the
often inspirational, always reliable multi-instrumental pairing of Mike Cosgrave
and Richie Evans.
NEW
Sunday 15 April 2018 4-10pm -
Emily Smith & Jamie McClennan,
The Ellis Gang, Reg Meuross,
Miranda Sykes - Salem Chapel, 4 Vicarage Rd, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton
EX9 7EF
4 acts, and complimentary
Tapas and a drink ,with other food and drink available to buy. The "The Ellis
Gang" are a father and son guitar duo from Cornwall; Miranda Sykes as part of
her solo tour; singer. songwriter, story teller Reg Meuross; top of the bill
Scottish folk singer Emilly Smith & Jamie McClennan (who have previously
headlined at The Sidmouth Folk Festival, Cambridge Folk festival, and appeared
on the Transatlantic sessions on BBC 2, possibly their only gig in the West
Country as part of an English tour promoting a new album. Tickets £25 available
from David Ash on 01395 445346/ or preferably email
davidvash@btinternet.com. The
Salem Chapel is limited to 120 persons and tickets have started to sell. The
historic venue is a dissenters chapel built in 1791 and maintained by the
Historic Chapels trust.
NEW
Saturday 19 October 2019 7.30pm - Zulu
Tradition - Callington Town Hall, New Road, Callington, PL17 7BD
From Kwa-Zulu Natal to the world’s stage, rekindling the spark of Zulu
culture and heritage, through song, dance, and drums. Zulu Tradition is a
company of genuine young Zulu singers and dancers who deliver a heady mix of
traditional African harmonies and high-energy, athletic dance – all
traditionally costumed – and supported by drum-rhythms. Full details
www.carntocove.co.uk/event/zulu-tradition.
NEW
Saturday 18 May 2019 8pm - Ceilidh / Barn
Dance with Dartmoor Pixie Band - Rilla Mill Village Hall, nr Callington
Bar available. Call 07366 141335 to book tickets £10 (incl. pasty) and collect
from The Manor House Inn, Rilla Mill.
NEW Saturday 8 October 2016 1pm - Gareth Hedges
- Boot Inn, Calstock PL18 9RN
Vocalist & fingerstyle acoustic guitarist performs, delta & ragtime blues, jazz,
folk, Celtic & original songs & instrumentals. With six CDs to his credit and
tours in Australia, America and Europe over the years, Gareth offers a relaxed
eclectic mix of styles with sensitivity & humour.
Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane,
Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Calstock Arts was established in 2010 and is a not-for-profit arts venue.
It is largely staffed by a dedicated team of volunteers. Initially set up as a
Community Interest Company we converted to Charity status in 2015. Our programme
is varied and includes folk, jazz and classical music, dance, films, talks,
comedy, workshops and exhibitions. Fully licensed bar. Full programme details:
www.calstockarts.org. The current programme includes:
Coming later at Calstock Arts - The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX
(map)
Full details for all events below at
www.calstockarts.org.
NEW
Saturday 24 April 2024 8pm - Martin Simpson - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
The remarkable intimate solo performances Martin gives go from strength to
strength – every gig is a masterclass. He travels the length and breadth of the
UK and beyond, giving rapt audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and
majesty through his playing. Martin is known as a guitarist of formidable
talent. Equally at home playing English traditional folk, American folk and
blues and his own compositions, he is consistently named as one of the very
finest fingerstyle guitar players in the world. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/600555.
NEW
Sunday 10 March 2024 8pm -
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
-
Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
‘Almost A Sunset‘, their latest album, is a collection of thoughtful, varied
songs that range from re-worked traditional ballads to the off-piste
storytelling style that has become their trademark. Recorded in their studio on
Dartmoor, at Devon pace over the course of a year, the couple explore favourite
characters, childhood memories and deep emotion to pull together a collection of
songs that demonstrate their musical versatility, a sharp interest in the world
around them and their own unique perspective on the folk genre. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/599624.
NEW
Saturday 10 February 2024 8pm - Peter Knight &
John Spiers - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
"There can be no doubt that both performers are among the most, if not the most,
talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue
in awe at having witnessed something very special” Fatea Magazine. "Peter Knight
and John Spiers are a very special duo. They are both master musicians, each
with a long and distinguished history, but there’s a special chemistry when they
get together. Ancient tunes are transformed by their ability to improvise and
constantly surprise, and no two performances are ever the same" Robin Denselow.
Full details
www.calstockarts.org.
NEW
Saturday 16 December 2023 8pm - The Wilderness
Yet - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
The trio combines the clear, charismatic vocals of former BBC Young Folk Award
finalist Rosie Hodgson with the fine, sensitive fiddling of Rowan Piggott and
the deft guitar and flute playing of Philippe Barnes. Independently, they have
earned audiences’ esteem as consummate musicians; together, they weave an
eclectic tapestry of traditional and original songs and tunes, from a cappella
three–part harmonies to luscious instrumental
arrangements. Full details
www.calstockarts.org.
NEW
Friday 24 November 2023 8pm - Angeline Morrison - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
Singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who explores traditional song with
a deep love, respect and curiosity. Angeline mostly makes music in the genres of
wyrd folk and psych folk, her work infused with elements of soul music,
literature, ‘60s beat pop sounds, folklore, myth and the supernatural. In July
2022, Angeline was announced as the fourth winner of the prestigious Christian
Raphael Prize at Cambridge Folk Festival, which generously supports the
development of emerging talent in the folk genre. Full details
www.calstockarts.org.
NEW
Sunday 22 October 2023 8pm - Ward Knutur Townes - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
In 2020, these three singer- songwriters were selected to take part in a virtual
global music sharing experiment called Global Music Match. Teamed up together,
they spent several lockdowns turning their stories into soft harmonies and
intricate melodies. A BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner, Lucy Ward (Derbyshire, UK)
is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and powerhouse performer with a unique ability
to inhabit the heart of each song she sings. Svavar Knutur (Iceland) is a gentle
but coarse, decadent troubadour. Adyn Townes (New Brunswick, Canada) is an
award-winning alternative folk artist who uses self-deprecating banter and
heartfelt lyrics to disarm any audience. Full details
www.calstockarts.org.
NEW
Saturday 21 October 2023 8pm - Elizabeth-Jane
Baldry - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
“She is a great artist and consummate performer. She can draw more tone colours
out of the instrument than any other harpist living in the world today.” David
Watkins, Professor of Harp, Guildhall School of Music. Full details
www.calstockarts.org.
NEW Friday 4 March
2022 8pm -
Gallery Bar Special:
Kit Hillbillies -
Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
Old-timey, good-timey bluegrass! With rousing vocal harmonies that smuggle in
occasional quirky local references. Instrumental tasting notes: Banjo, fiddle,
mandolin, guitar. Irresistibly tappy on the toes, with a crisp percussive
finish. Think Betty Stogs, rather than Harvey’s Bristol Cream!
Free entry, bucket for the band. Full details
www.calstockarts.org.
Calstock Boot Inn (monthly, was previously in descending date order Calstock Boot Inn, Linkinhorne, Metherell)
Session news
Saturday 14 January 2023 7.30pm - Monthly Session - Who'd Have Thought It
Inn, St Dominick, Saltash PL12 6TG
These sessions will always be on the second Saturday of the month. Flat car park
adjacent. 01579 350214.
NEW Saturday
29 February 2020 - Folk Evening -
Boot Inn, Fore Street, Calstock PL18 9RN
Change of date, not 7 March as previously stated,
for the last session of this winter. An unavoidable clash of gigs etc would mean
the session being very thin on the ground. That would be a great shame for our
last sing and play at The Boot Calstock, until October 2020 anyway. Sorry if we
have to miss some of you due to prior bookings. Thank you one and all for making
the evenings enjoyable throughout this long wet winter. Sylvie & Mike.
The monthly session previously held (in descending
date order) at
Calstock Boot Inn,
Linkinhorne, Metherell is moving again to:
Linkinhorne (nr. Callington): Church House Inn PL17 7LY (01579 363711)
The Boot Inn, Fore Street, Calstock PL18 9RN. Public car park nearby.
Saturday 29th September. Folk Evening (first of the former Cross House and Boot
Inn evenings at its new venue)
NEW Saturday 2 March 2019 - Folk
Evening - Church House Inn, Linkinhorne, Callington PL17 7LY
(map)
Regular first Saturday of the month folk evening.
Playing, singing, nattering and noggins. Song and music session. All welcome,
bring your instruments and voices. Pub contact David Farwig 01579 363711,
djfarwig@hotmail.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday
25 November
2023
8.00pm
- Dan Donnelly & Jon Sevink
-
Calstock Village Hall, The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA (map)
Enjoy an informal evening with
two members of The Levellers: Jon Sevink - fiddler and
founder member of the Levellers is joined by the newest Leveller Dan Donnelly.
The two friends get together once every few years to play a handful of exclusive
shows in smaller, more intimate venues than you would ever see the Levellers in.
Expect an informal evening of fiddle-led Levellers classics, some more obscure
songs and some of Dan Donnelly's solo material. Doors 7.30pm. Standing
gig with limited seating for those who may need it on a first-come-first-served
basis. Full details
www.tickettailor.com/events/calstockvillagehall/995005.
NEW
Saturday 18 November
2023
7.30pm
- Baskery -
Calstock Village Hall, The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA (map)
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. Special Guests: Matt Hicks and The Stolen Hour. Full details
www.tickettailor.com/events/calstockvillagehall/866993.
NEW Saturday 23
December 2023 7.30pm - Jim Causley & Sally Sedgman - Endecott House, High
Street, Chagford TQ13 8AY
Chaos at Christmas: Sally Sedgman will perform her ‘Chaos at Christmas’, or to
give it its fuller title: “The Chaos Theory of Life after Christmas!” an
hilarious guide to putting the festive season into perspective that everyone in
the family will relate to! Join Jim Causley in celebrating the Christmas season
as he entertains you with lesser known West Country carols, medieval and secular
carols from around the British Isles, his own settings of moving Christmas poems
by his relative, the late Cornish poet Charles Causley as well a gurt dollop of
festive fun with songs of over-indulgence and even a spot of panto too!
www.jimcausley.co.uk/product/chagford-23-dec.
NEW Saturday 12
November 2022 7pm - Jim Causley
- Church of St. Michaels the Archangel, Chagford TQ13 8BN
An Evening with Jim Causley
www.jimcausley.co.uk.
Tickets £10 from:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/songs-of-devon-an-evening-with-jim-causley-tickets-442315085327.
NEW Thursday 24
October 2019 - Budapest Café Orchestra - Jubilee Hall, Chagford TQ13 8DP (map)
Led by British composer and violinist Christian Garrick the BCO play a
blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the
Balkans and Russia, Klezmer laments, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czardas and
their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest pieces ever written by the
greats. They have won legions of fans through their magical and infectious
performances. Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café
life and gypsy campfires - plus a few surprises along the way - hugely
entertaining, immense skill and profound musicianship. Check them out on YouTube!
Tickets £10, call 01647 24789 to reserve.
NEW
Friday 7 June 2019 7.30pm - Ninebarrow
- Church of St. Michaels the Archangel, Chagford TQ13 8BN
Multi-award-winning folk duo (and walkers!)
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. Most recently, the duo
were nominated in the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in the ‘Horizon’ category for
Best Emerging Artist.
Tickets £10, child £7, available from Sally’s Newsagents, Chagford, or call
01363 85370, or online from
www.ninebarrow.co.uk.
Organised by the Two Moors Way Association
www.twomoorsway.org/latest-news.
NEW Thursday 4
April 2019 7.30pm - Lvov Affair - Chagford Inn, 7 Mill Street, Chagford TQ13 8AW
"Every few weeks in the autumn Wednesday night in the Chagford Inn becomes a
whole lot more fun thanks to Lvov Affair playing their wonderfully evocative
folk and gypsy music".
https://bunelik.wixsite.com/lvov./
www.thechagfordinn.com.
NEW Fri/Sat 23/24
July 2021 - Chagstock Festival - Whiddon Down, nr Chagford
See
www.chagstock.info.
NEW
Saturday 9 December 2023 - Jim Causley: A Causley Christmas! - St
Mary's Church,
Cheriton Bishop, Exeter EX6 6HY
Details via
www.jimcausley.co.uk.
NEW
Thursday 4 April 2019 - Steve Knightley - Higher Eggbeer Farm, Cheriton Bishop,
Exeter EX6 6JQ
In aid of Age UK Exeter. An intimate evening with Steve Knightley in a beautiful
setting. As a long-serving troubadour of the folk and acoustic music scene,
master songwriter and storyteller Steve has spent much of his life on the road,
collecting songs, stories, anecdotes and observations – with the odd disaster
along the way. Steve once again takes to England’s highways and byways to
present ‘Roadworks’ – a show which builds on the success of his sell-out 2018
solo tour ‘Songs and Stories’. Advance tickets only, £25; price includes a
delicious meat or vegetarian curry. Full details
www.eventbrite.com/o/age-uk-exeter-18519087485.
NEW
Saturday 18 April 2020 7.30pm - Zulu Tradition - Lympstone Village Hall, School
Hill, Lympstone, Exmouth EX8 5JY (map)
NEW
Sunday 19 April 2020 3.30pm - Zulu Tradition -
Parish Hall, Bary Lane, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Crediton EX17 4BB
Zulu Tradition is rekindling the spark of Zulu culture and heritage through
song, dance, and drums. Imagine a youthful, mixed gender Ladysmith Black Mambazo
with high-energy dance! Zulu Tradition is a company of genuine young Zulu
singers and dancers who deliver a heady mix of traditional African harmonies and
high-energy, athletic dance – all traditionally costumed – and supported by
drum-rhythms. Their stage shows are exciting, enthralling and hugely
entertaining and they attract enthusiastic audiences. Ticketing see
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 8 December 2018 - Jim Causley: A Causley Christmas! - St
Matthew’s Church, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Crediton
Join Jim in celebrating the Christmas season as he entertains you with
lesser known West Country carols, medieval and secular carols from around the
British Isles, his own settings of moving Christmas poems by his relative, the
late Cornish poet Charles Causley as well a gurt dollop of festive fun with
songs of over-indulgence and even a spot of panto too! If you are feeling a
little dismayed with the over-commercialisation of “Christmas present” then join
Jim for a journey through Christmas past that will be guaranteed to get you in
the festive spirit!
www.jimcausley.co.uk. Tel. 01363
866082.
NEW
Saturday 27 October 2018 7.30pm - 3 Daft Monkey - Parish Hall, Bary Lane,
Cheriton Fitzpaine, Crediton EX17 4BB
With Celtic and eastern influences, the 3 Daft Monkeys’ dynamic style of
world folk music reflects the global village in which we now live. Their
infectious dancing rhythms lead you through a musical journey of the senses and
emotions, and will leave you breathless, enthralled and exhilarated. Full
details
www.wegottickets.com/event/449812.
NEW
Saturday 2 June 2018 7.30pm - Clive Carroll - St Matthew’s Church,
Cheriton Fitzpaine, Crediton
'A Thousand Years of Music' is a show that demonstrates the versatility of
the guitar to its fullest extent. For the last decade, audiences all over the
world have been kept in a constant state of awe and amazement at his virtuosity
and skill. With his breath-taking mastery of techniques and antecedents from
Benjamin Britten to Nick Drake and from Renbourn through Gordon Giltrap to Pat
Metheny, join this stunningly versatile guitarist on a joyful fairground ride of
instrumental styles spanning the fields of traditional, classical and jazz with
inspirations running from newgrass and fusion jazz to Irish stylings.
www.clivecarroll.co.uk. Licensed bar. Tickets from 01363 866082.
NEW
Saturday 28 April 2018 7pm - Shanty Evening with The Exmouth Shanty Men -
Parish Hall, Bary Lane, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Crediton EX17 4BB
£10 adv (from Gordon Leigh 01884 855368 or Sheila Jefferies 01884 855634),
£12 door. Bar. Fund raising event for the re-hanging of Cadbury's church bells.
Saturday 27 August 2011 7.30pm - Chloe Hall &
Silas Palmer - Teign Valley
Community Hall, Christow (map)
EX6 7LZ. Contact 01647 252863
NEW Saturday 14
March 2019 8pm - Balagan Café Band - Chudleigh Community School Hall, Lawn
Drive, Chudleigh TQ13 0LS
From Parisian and American Jazz, the Chalabi music of Algeria, Tango from
Argentina, Balkan folk melodies through to folk music of Western Europe, guitar,
violin and cello. An eclectic mix of music for the ears, heart, and feet! See
https://www.greennote.co.uk/production/balagan-cafe-band/. Licensed Bar. Tickets
from Lynn and Chris Evans 01626 852553, or direct from Chudleigh DIY, adult £10,
under 16s £7. (A Chudleigh Community Project/Villages in Action event.)
NEW Saturday 16
February 2019 8pm - Moscow Drug Club - Chudleigh Community School Hall, Lawn
Drive, Chudleigh TQ13 0LS
Moscow Drug Club is a curious musical place where certain elements of 1930’s
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. Combining their original
material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits &
Bertolt Brecht, provide an intoxicating & intimate musical experience. Early
gigs in the bars and clubs of Bristol provided evidence that Moscow Drug Club
made a noise that made people happy.
www.moscowdrugclub.com. Tickets £12 adult, child £8 from 01626 852553.
NEW Saturday 1
December 2018 10.30am-3.30pm - Music for Morris Dancing – Community Hall Primary
School, Lawn Drive, Chudleigh TQ13 0LS
Cotswold - North West - Border - Molly - Rapper - Longsword. Led by Steve
Gill and Mary Marker.
A Devon Folk event. Music available/by ear.
£10. Details, application form see
www.devonfolk.org.uk/Pages/Activities.html.
NEW Saturday 4
November 2017 8pm - 3 Daft Monkeys – Chudleigh Community School Hall, Lawn
Drive, Chudleigh TQ13 0LS
Bringing vibrant and sparkling new songs from their latest album, festival
favourites 3DM perform a brand new set of the quirky, original and upbeat fiddle
driven tunes. Now with a 4 piece line-up, the band are taking their famously
dynamic live show to new danceable dizzy heights. With Celtic and eastern
influences, their style of world folk music reflects the global village in which
we now live. Their infectious dancing rhythms lead you through a musical journey
of the senses and emotions and leave you breathless, enthralled and exhilarated.
www.3daftmonkeys.co.uk.
Tickets from 01626 852553, £11 adult, £7 child. Seated, but with room to get up
and dance.
NEW Tuesday 4 July
2017 8pm - Cosgrave & Banks - Chudfest, Chudleigh
with support from Maggie Duffy & Tiggy Kazza. Mike Cosgrave (Sin é, Jackie Leven,
Jackie Oates) and Steve Banks (Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band, Blue Jewel) have
formed an exciting folk duo, performing a highly entertaining smörgåsbord of
beautiful music, traditional and contemporary, from Britain, Europe (mainly
France, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe) and beyond with superb musicianship.
"Steve and Mike are superb musicians bringing unexpected gems for our delight.
Soulful and fun. What more could you want?" Maddy Prior.
www.cosgraveandbanks.com. Maggie and Tiggy have
supported Ange Hardy and opening this year for Geoff Lakeman, Bob Fox and Phil
Beer and Sarah McQuaid. “Maggie's voice has a rare and haunting quality which is
just amazing” Judi Spiers.
www.maggieduffy.co.uk.
Concert in marquee on playpark behind St Martin & St Mary Church, Fore St.,
Chudleigh, TQ13 0HZ. Licensed bar. Tickets £10. Full info and booking
www.chudfest.co.uk/folk-night.
NEW
Friday 17 March 2017 7.30pm - Phil Beer -
Chudleigh Community Hall, Lawn Drive, Chudleigh TQ13 0LS
Licensed bar. Unreserved seating. Tickets £14
Sue, email susan.metcalfe@hotmail.co.uk
or call 01626 853651.
Friday 4 December 2015 8pm - Jamie Smith’s Mabon - Chudleigh Community
Hall, Lawn Drive, Chudleigh TQ13 0LS
Chudleigh Community Project welcomes the return of Jamie Smith’s Mabon on
their ‘The Space Between’ Tour. Performers of original InterCeltic music, with
vocals, accordion, bouzouki, bass and percussion – and lots of energy! Through
songs and melodies, from thoughtful lyrics to joyful jigs, this is an
InterCeltic/World roots band that the Financial Times described as
‘stratospheric’ and about whom Songlines magazine said ‘If music could fuel
engines, Mabon could solve the energy crisis’. Tickets £12 from Lynn and Chris
Evans 01626 852553, or from Andy at Chudleigh DIY. More information
www.chudleighpool.org.uk/index.php/upcoming-events/item/jamie-smith-s-mabon.html.
tbc
Friday 24 November 2023 8.30pm - House Concert: Cosgrave & Banks - Hatch
Court, Churchstow
details tba ...performing at an intimate house concert. This is a non
ticketed event with donations on the door. Doors 7.30pm. For reservations and
enquiries please contact Mark Arnold at
wheelwrightmark@gmail.com or
07730 921192. No bar so BYO.
NEW
Friday 27 May 2022 8.30pm - House Concert: Owen Shires - Hatch
Court, Churchstow
Welsh singer songwriter performing at an intimate house concert. This is a non
ticketed event with donations on the door. Doors 7.30pm. For reservations and
enquiries please contact Mark Arnold at
wheelwrightmark@gmail.com or
07730 921192. No bar so BYO.
House Concerts at Hatch Court, Churchstow
Hatch Events Group:
www.facebook.com/groups/867342600023926.
Donations on the door. Doors 7.30pm, start 8.30pm. Contact Mark on 07730
921192 or by email
wheelwrightmark@gmail.com for availability, reservations, directions. No
bar, BYO.
NEW
Saturday 7 March 2020 7pm - Third Annual Barn Dance with Stargazey Pie -
Churston Grammar School Hall, Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham TQ5 0LN
Caller to guide us through the dances: Hugh Edwards. Even if you have never
“Barn Danced” we can promise you a great fun evening. Licensed bar serving wine,
beer, cider and soft drinks. Our main beneficial charity for this event will be
the “Torbay Holiday Helpers Network (THNN)” who provide free fun filled holidays
to families who have seriously ill/handicapped children, or have suffered a
recent bereavement. Tickets £12 to include a choice of pasties and salad. For
tickets contact Robbie Clymo
info@stmarguerite.co.uk or call 01803 698376 or Niki Bowman
niki@bowmannet.com or call 01803 666161.
NEW
Friday 12 August 2016 - Devon Acoustic
Collective - Lupton House, Churston Ferrers, nr Brixham TQ5 0LD
Concert featuring Folk Inspired (Chris & Paul Woodhouse), Harpingmad (Bill &
Susi Trezise), Nine Pound Catfish (Graham Butterfield, Ian & Jane Gardner),
Orinoco (Susi Trezise & Martyn Cornellius). Contact 01803 550153 or 07894
961010. Email: p.woodhouse47@sky.com.
NEW
Saturday 16 July 2022 7.30pm - Ninebarrow - St Andrew's Church, Market Place,
Colyton EX24 6JS
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. Full details
www.ninebarrow.co.uk/colyton.
NEW Saturday
30 November 2019 7.30pm - Harbottle & Jonas
-
Colyford Memorial Hall, Swan Hill Road, nr
Seaton, East Devon EX24 6QJ
Harbottle & Jonas are a stunning young folk duo
based in Totnes. Together the husband and wife duo combine the rich traditions
of folk music with original and contemporary interpretations through a blend of
closely intertwined vocal harmonies. Harbottle & Jonas sing about family,
villages swept into the sea, polar expeditions, historical characters and
peculiar narratives. Their music is original and unique. It is performed with
integrity and on instruments that include the concertina, harmonium, banjo,
stompbox, and acoustic guitar. Details
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
NEW
Sunday 9 September 2018 7.30pm - Bob Fox -
Colyford Memorial Hall, Swan Hill Road, nr Seaton, East Devon EX24 6QJ
While on tour with War Horse Bob Fox is coming to play a gig in Colyford. An
evening of songs from his home in the north east of England and from further
afield, his great voice and amazing guitar playing are well worth seeing.
Tickets £10 adult (£5 U16) available from Colyford Post Office or 01297 553710.
NEW
Saturday 28 January 2017 7.30pm - Tim Edey -
Colyford Memorial Hall, nr Seaton, East Devon EX24 6QJ
The incredible Tim Edey returns to East Devon by popular demand, following
three Jurassic Folk appearances in as many years. For anyone who has not
experienced his performance, he is universally acknowledged as one of the finest
multi-instrumental musicians worldwide in the Celtic music genre, and a double
winner in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. To top it all he exudes such
joie-de-vivre that it is quite impossible to be unmoved.
www.timedey.co.uk
+ numerous clips on YouTube. Adv tickets £10 from
www.eastdevonfolk.org,
Colyford Post Office Shop (in person only) or call 01297 20064. Easy onsite
parking.
Friday 4 September
2015 7.30pm - Projet Brassens Trio - Colyford Memorial Hall nr Seaton
The Trio comprises Maxine Green on vocals and guitar, Charlie Hearnshaw on
clarinets, and Mike Thorn on double bass. Tickets £9 available from Colyford
Post Office or ring Helen or Graeme on 01297 553710 to make a booking. Doors/bar
7pm. Profits will go towards the Hall’s running and maintenance costs. Colyford
Memorial Hall is a registered charity.
NEW
Saturday 11 July 2020 - Ninebarrow - St Andrew's Church, Market Place,
Colyton EX24 6JS
Ninebarrow are a 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. Full details
www.ninebarrow.co.uk/colyton.
NEW tbc
Saturday 10 June 2017 - Jim Causley - Colyton Village Hall (Town Hall?),
Market Place, Colyton EX24 6JR
details tba Colyton History Day
www.colytonhistory.co.uk.
tbc
Friday 15 March 2024 8pm - John Kirkpatrick - Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club
details tba
NEW
Friday 3 November 2023 8pm - Pete Morton - Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club,
Victoria Park Tennis Club, Lyndhurst Road, St. Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NX (map)
One of the UK's finest songwriters of emotionally-driven songs delivered with a
distinctive voice. Pete has also performed as part of Mick Ryan's folk operas, A
Day's Work and and Here At The Fair. He was also formerly part of a
Christmas-themed trio with Emily Sanders and Chris Parkinson - The Magical
Christmas Tree. His recent solo albums have earned high critical acclaim.
www.petemorton.com.
Tickets: £12 (paid in adv); £14 (reserved and paid on door). Currently, we
accept payment by bank transfer or cheque. Info / ticket enquiries contact:
exeterfolkclub@outlook.com,
01392 210983, www.exeterfolkclub.org,
www.facebook.com/groups/exeterfolkclub.
NEW
Saturday 14 October 2023 8pm - Geoff Lakeman & Rob Murch - Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club,
Victoria Park Tennis Club, Lyndhurst Road, St. Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NX (map)
Geoff is a leading exponent of Duet Concertina. He performs his own
self-written, songs in the tradition and Westcountry songs, as well as a varied
range of other song styles including jazz, bluegrass and music hall. Probably
best known as the father of Seth, Sean and Sam Lakeman, but Geoff is an
extremely talented performer and entertainer in his own right. Rob Murch is a
member of the renowned Dartmoor Pixie Band and is a brilliant banjo player.
www.geofflakeman.co.uk.
Tickets: £10 (paid in adv); £12 (reserved and paid on door). Currently, we
accept payment by bank transfer or cheque. Info / ticket enquiries contact:
exeterfolkclub@outlook.com,
01392 210983, www.exeterfolkclub.org,
www.facebook.com/groups/exeterfolkclub.
NEW
Friday 22 September 2023 8pm - Annie Winter & Paul Downes - Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club,
Victoria Park Tennis Club, Lyndhurst Road, St. Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NX (map)
Annie has a clear and beautiful voice, singing mostly traditional and songs
based in the tradition. She is accompanied by club regular, Paul Downes, one of
the finest musicians in the country, on guitar and banjo, etc.
www.facebook.com/anniewintersings,
www.pauldownes.com.
Tickets: £10 (paid in adv); £12 (reserved and paid on door). Currently, we
accept payment by bank transfer or cheque. Info / ticket enquiries contact:
exeterfolkclub@outlook.com,
01392 210983, www.exeterfolkclub.org,
www.facebook.com/groups/exeterfolkclub.
NEW
Saturday 20 May 2023
7.30pm - Blackheart Orchestra - Crediton Arts Centre, East St, Crediton EX17 3AX
“Epic” (Uncut); “A life-enhancing listening experience” (Louder Than War);
“Reaches areas of your head and heart you never knew existed” (Metal Planet
Music). Tickets from
www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre.
NEW
Friday 14 April 2023
7.30pm - Long for the Coast - Crediton Arts Centre, East St, Crediton EX17 3AX
Long For The Coast is the musical alias of Jamie and Sophie Gould. They combine
sincere lyrics with beautiful harmonies and sing stories about social change,
spiritual adventures, and close friends lost and found.
www.longforthecoast.com.
www.creditonartscentre.org. Tickets (??)
www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre.
NEW
Sunday 19 March
2023 2-5pm - Klezmer
Ceilidh with Ruach
-
Crediton Arts Centre, East St, Crediton EX17 3AX
Ruach (Klezmer trio), caller Pam Hayes. Tickets £8.50 (from
www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre) or on the door; U15 free. Limited
to 65 places. Bar.
www.creditonartscentre.org
NEW
Friday 2
December 2022 7.30pm - Holly Ebony -
Crediton Arts Centre, East St, Crediton EX17 3AX
Bringing effortless cascading vocals, mellifluously heady and peaty raw as the
Dartmoor landscape she hails from, Holly Ebony traverses folk, soul and blues
through her deep-rooted music, in a sensual serenade to Earth. She is joined by
the full force of her intuitive band. Full details
www.villagesinaction.co.uk/events/holly-ebony.
NEW
Wednesday 20 July 2022
7.30pm - Jim Causley -
Crediton Library, Belle Parade, Crediton EX17 2AA
With Mark Norman. An evening of Devonshire Custom and Song. Raising money for
the Folklore Library and Archive, and specifically for the formation of a
special collection for Devonshire Folklore materials. Tickets £5 from
www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p140/Wed_20_July:_JIM_CAUSLEY:_An_evening_of_Devon_Custom_and_Song.html.
NEW Friday 17 June
2022 7.30pm - Jim Causley - Red Lion, 8 Shobrooke Village, Crediton EX17 1AT
Drawing from the collections of Victorian folksong collectors such as Sabine
Baring-Gould and Cecil Sharp, more modern collectors and writers including Cyril
Tawney and Tony Rose, Edwardian ballads and Music Hall ditties, as well as a few
of his own self-penned hits, proud Devonian, awarding winning folk singer and
musician Jim Causley presents an evening jam-packed with Devonshire delights
that richly bring to life the distinct flavour of music making from this unique
corner of the British Isles. Full details
www.villagesinaction.co.uk/events/jim-causley-traditional-songs-of-devon.
NEW
Friday 5 June 2020 - Jim Causley - Boniface
Centre, Church Lane, Crediton EX17 2AH
details tba Saint Boniface Day concert.
www.jimcausley.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 16
November
2019 7.30pm - The Lost Sound Chorus
-
Heart of Devon, Crediton Congregational Church
EX17 3LB
The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir sing traditional songs with contemporary
arrangements in a unique style that has audiences captivated. Their partnership
with Show of Hands has taken them to Exeter Cathedral, the Royal Albert Hall and
more recently headlining the St Ives Festival. ‘The gang are the real deal. If
you are into choral singing they are an exciting and innovative bunch and their
leader Sandra has a contemporary approach which makes people sit up and listen’.
Geoff Lakeman. Licensed bar. Tickets £8.50 adv, £10 door, online
www.wegottickets.com/event/481455, or Olivia James, High Street, Crediton or
call 01363 82379.
NEW
Friday 1 November 2019 8.30pm - Papa Gator and
The Levee Breakers - Buccaneers Bar, East Street, Crediton EX17 3AZ
A Voodoo All-Hallows Night ?!? The magic music of Louisiana - Cajun, N'Orlins
r'n'b & funk, and Southern soul. Papa G are a 5-piece featuring accordion/keys,
pedal steel, guitar, bass, and Devon's funkiest girl drummer! Warning: be
prepared to dance. Fancy dress would be fantastic but not necessary. £6 entry,
door only. Doors 7.30pm.
NEW Friday 8 February 2019 8pm -
Miranda Sykes - Parish Hall, Colebrooke, nr Crediton EX17 5JH
The acclaimed singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ returns in 2019 with a new
album and UK tour. After a career spanning over 20 years, during which time she
has played with many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she
will be touring solo as she started out: One woman, one bass, and one guitar.
Building on the success of her Borrowed Places tour which opened a window into
the past, explaining where she had been, physically and spiritually, Miranda is
back with a new project: Behind The Wall, a roller coaster ride exploring where
we are going; Miranda, you, me, all of us. Powerful and hard-hitting but also
poignant and beautiful.
www.mirandasykes.com. Tickets £12 tel. 01363
84309.
NEW Sunday 25
November 2018 7.30pm - Crediton UNEARTHED -
Crediton Arts Centre, East St, Crediton EX17 3AX
What are the the stories & characters that make Crediton such a unique place?
Playwright Lucy Bell, Actors Charlie Coldfield & Kirsty Cox, visual artist Peter
Magerum and folk musician Jim Causley have joined forces to weave together
stories of Crediton’s history into a fascinating evening of original song,
enthralling drama, interactive art, reminiscent sound and archives footage and
images. Doors 7pm.
www.villagesinaction.co.uk/projects/unearth.
www.creditonartscentre.org.
NEW
Friday 13 & Saturday 14 July 2018 6.30pm - Phil Beer in Concert by Candlelight -
St Petrock’s Church, Clannaborough, nr Crediton
EX17 6DA
A rare opportunity to experience a performance by the multi talented musician
Phil Beer at this very special venue by candlelight. An audience with Phil Beer
has been described as a glimpse into his world where folk, blues, hymns, the
sea, the West Country and a life spent in music combine to make a true show. A
Phil Beer gig is one spent in the company of a true craftsman, a master musician
and consummate performer. Set within the grounds of Clannaborough Barton Farm
and on the Two Moors walk, St Petrock’s is one of only a few remaining Churches
not to have electricity. This beautiful building will only accommodate an
intimate audience (max 60). All profits will go towards The Church Wall fund.
Sadly, due to restrictions on site, there is no wheel chair access. Please
telephone 01363 82379 for more details. Tickets £15+ from
www.wegottickets.com/event/431842 (for 13 July),
www.wegottickets.com/event/431843 (for 14 July), or email
richardsmik1@gmail.com.
NEW
Saturday 10 June 2017 7.30pm -
The Travelling Talesman
- London Inn,
Morchard Bishop, Crediton EX17 6NW
Performance storyteller presents 'Oi Sunshine!': Details
www.thetravellingtalesman.co.uk. £6.50 adv, £20 table of four. 16 plus.
Speak to Jo or Cliff, call 07766 342147, email
talesman@thecatspaw.co.uk.
NEW Friday
20 December 2019 7.45pm - Mulberry
House Third Friday Sacred Harp Singing, Cullompton
House singing from the
shape-note tradition, singing from The Sacred Harp and The American Christmas
Harp books. 7.30pm for 7.45pm until 10pm. Venue details and other
information: Steve or Martin: 01884 563138,
steve@mulberryhouse.org.uk. Shape Note South West website:
www.southwestshapenote.weebly.com.
NEW Friday
15 November 2019 7.45pm - Mulberry
House Third Friday Sacred Harp Singing, Cullompton
House singing from the
shape-note tradition, singing from The Sacred Harp book. 7.30pm
for 7.45pm until 10pm. Venue details and other information: Steve or Martin:
01884 563138,
steve@mulberryhouse.org.uk. Shape Note South West website:
www.southwestshapenote.weebly.com.
NEW Sunday
29 September 2019 3pm - Mulberry
House Fifth Sunday Shape-Note Singing, Cullompton
House singing from the shape-note tradition, singing from The Sacred Harp
and other books. 2.45pm for 3pm until 6pm. Venue details and other information:
Steve or Martin: 01884 563138,
steve@mulberryhouse.org.uk.
Shape Note South West website:
www.southwestshapenote.weebly.com.
NEW Friday
20 September 2019 7.45pm - Mulberry
House Third Friday Sacred Harp Singing, Cullompton
House singing from the shape-note tradition, singing from The Sacred Harp
book. 7.30pm for 7.45pm until 10pm. Venue details and other information: Steve
or Martin: 01884 563138,
steve@mulberryhouse.org.uk. Shape Note South West website:
www.southwestshapenote.weebly.com.
NEW Friday
19 July 2019 7.45pm - Mulberry House
Third Friday Sacred Harp Singing, Cullompton
House singing from the shape-note tradition, singing from The Sacred Harp
book. 7.30pm for 7.45pm until 10pm. Venue details and other information: Steve
or Martin: 01884 563138,
steve@mulberryhouse.org.uk. Shape Note South West website:
www.southwestshapenote.weebly.com.
Please note that there is no Mulberry House Singing in August. Next dates are 20
and 29 September.
NEW Sunday 30 June 2019 3pm -
Mulberry House Fifth Sunday Shape-Note Singing, Cullompton
House singing from the shape-note tradition, singing from The Sacred Harp
and other books. 2.45pm for 3pm until 6pm. Venue details and other information:
Steve or Martin: 01884 563138,
steve@mulberryhouse.org.uk.
Shape Note South West website:
www.southwestshapenote.weebly.com.
NEW Friday 21 June 2019 7.45pm -
Mulberry House Third Friday Sacred Harp Singing, Cullompton
House singing from the shape-note tradition, singing from The Sacred Harp
book. 7.30pm for 7.45pm until 10pm. Venue details and other information: Steve
or Martin: 01884 563138,
steve@mulberryhouse.org.uk. Shape Note South West website:
www.southwestshapenote.weebly.com.
NEW Saturday 8 June 2019 - South
West Sacred Harp Singing Day - Baptist Church, High Street, Cullompton EX15 1AB
10.30am-4.30pm (registration from 10am). Singing from The Sacred Harp (Denson
1991 edition), loaners and sale copies. Bring and share lunch. Basket passed to
cover costs. Beginners, improvers and experienced singers all welcome. We sing
for ourselves and each other - no auditions, no rehearsals, no performances, no
audience. We provide music, and teach you all you need to know to enjoy this
robust and exciting music. Contact Steve or Martin, 01884 563138; Steve: 07976
605692, steve@mulberryhouse.org.uk;
Martin: 07721 451406,
catherwoodsreticule@hotmail.co.uk. For more details of this and other All
Day Singings (3 per year) at the Baptist Church, and regular Third Friday
Singings (evening) and Fifth Sunday Singings (afternoon) at Mulberry House in
Cullompton see
https://southwestshapenote.weebly.com.
Dates for your diary:
Saturday 4th November, Breton evening at Cadeleigh Village Hall, EX16 8BB. See
attached poster for more details.
Saturday 11th November, Shivelight at d'Accord!
Saturday 9th December, Eelgrinders at d'Accord!
Saturday 13th January 2024, Local bands night at d'Accord!
Advance notice:
Sunday 22nd September 2024 - 2pm-5pm -
NEW
Sunday 22 September 2024 2-5pm -
d'Accord Boat Trip - Exmouth
details tba d'Accord French & Breton dance and music. The d'Accord! boat
trip from Exmouth returns!
NEW Saturday 13
January 2024 7.30pm - d'Accord French & Breton dance and music -
St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH (map)
Local bands night.
details tba
www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876.
NEW Saturday 9
December 2023 7.30pm - d'Accord French & Breton dance and music -
St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH (map)
details tba Eelgrinders
www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876.
NEW Saturday 11
November 2023 7.30pm - d'Accord French & Breton dance and music -
St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH (map)
Our guest band will be Shivelight, playing for the first time at d'Accord! They
are well known on the balfolk circuit for their lovely music and played at IVFDF
in Exeter in February, so we are delighted that they are returning to the city.
www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876.
NEW
Thursday 21 December 2023
7.30pm -
Jim Causley & Sally Sedgman - The Great Hall, Dartington Estate, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
Award-winning folk-singer and songwriter, Jim Causley and acclaimed after dinner
speaker and entertainer, Sally Sedgman team up to present this festive Devonian
double bill.
Full details
www.dartington.org/event/jim-causley.
NEW
Saturday 16 December 2023
7.30pm -
John Kirkpatrick: Carolling & Crumpets - The Great Hall, Dartington Estate, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
John is one of the most prolific figures on the English folk scene, performing
solo, in duos, acoustic groups and electric bands, and has established an
enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso (melodeon, Anglo concertina and
button accordion), as well as a leading interpreter of English folk music. He
has been a member of the Albion Country Band, Magic Lantern, The Richard
Thompson Band, Umps and Dumps, Steeleye Span, Brass Monkey, Trans-Europe
Diatonique, and Band of Hope, as well as numerous ceilidh bands. As songwriter,
composer, choreographer, and musical director, he has contributed to over sixty
plays in the theatre and on radio. And as featured artiste, band member, or
session player, his music can be heard on over 200 different commercial
recordings. Full details
www.dartington.org/event/john-kirkpatrick-carolling-crumpets.
NEW
Sunday 10 December 2023
7.30pm - The Furrow Collective - The Great Hall, Dartington Estate, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
'We Know By The Moon' winter tour.
Best Group BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017. English/Scottish band consisting of four talented, individually prominent
performers: Lucy Farrell (viola, voice & saw), Rachel Newton (harp, fiddle,
voice), Emily Portman (banjo, concertina, voice) and Alasdair Roberts (guitars,
voice). The group formed in 2013, drawn together by a shared love of traditional
song and balladry inspired by England, Scotland and beyond, and an open,
intuitive approach to collaboration. Signature spine-tingling harmonies and
masterful storytelling.
Full details
www.dartington.org/event/the-furrow-collective-we-know-by-the-moon.
tbc
Saturday 16 December 2023
7.30pm - John Kirkpatrick: Carolling & Crumpets - The Great Hall, Dartington Estate, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
Solo Christmas Show.
Full details (tbc)
www.dartington.org/whats-on.
NEW
Thursday 16 November 2023
7.30pm - Flook - The Great Hall, Dartington Estate, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook
have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted
tunes over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical
brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical
imagination.
Full details
https://www.dartington.org/event/flook.
NEW
Friday 6 October 2023
7.30pm -
Juan Martin - The Great Hall, Dartington Estate, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
Spectacular flamenco guitarist, twice voted one of the world's top three
exponents by 'Guitar Player' magazine. Full details
www.dartington.org/event/juan-martin.
NEW
Thursday 20 April 2023 7.30pm - Dan
Whitehouse - Studio 1, Dartington Trust, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
Reflections On The Glass Age: Singer-songwriter/guitarist Dan Whitehouse
explores the thin and fragile layer between digital and emotional life with his
new acoustic album, plus a selection from a fine back catalogue including the
recent radio ballads style ‘Voices From The Cones’: real life stories of history
and community of glassmaking in the Black Country. The evening kicks off with
India Bourne’s glorious a capella choir and emerging Totnes star Billie Maree.
“Dan has an outstanding singing voice, possesses a unique artistic vision and
displays songwriting excellence.” – Chris Difford. Full details
www.dartington.org/whats-on.
NEW
Friday 9 December 2022
7.30pm - Awake Arise: A Christmas
Show For Our Times -
Dartington Great Hall, Totnes TQ9 6DE (map)
Celebrating the riches of our varied winter traditions and reflecting upon the
hope and resilience in music and song that can bring joy to us all. With Lady
Maisery, Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith. Featuring traditional songs, folk
carols, spoken word and newly written music to galvanise and brighten this
darkest season, Awake Arise is a warm gift to the wintertime. True to the
reputations of both acts as outspoken voices on the folk scene, this collection
is also a rallying cry to embrace the power of collective endeavour as a vital
support during times of hardship and loneliness. Full details
www.dartington.org/whats-on.
NEW
Friday 27 October 2023 7.30pm - Autumn Ceilidh - Dartington
Village Hall, Cott Road, Dartington TQ9 6HY (map)
With Griselda Sanderson, Louis Bingham and Andy MacLeod; presented by: Tunelink
South West. All ages (U16s must be accompanied by an adult). An evening of
ceilidh dancing suitable for all ages. Doors 7pm. BYO snacks and drinks. Tickets
priced on a sliding scale, please pay what you can to support the artists.
Please send any enquiries to
music.bingham@gmail.com. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/592047.
NEW
Thursday 24 November 2022
8pm - Keith James ~ The Songs of Leonard Cohen -
New Lion Brewery Taproom, Meadowbrook, Dartington, Totnes
TQ9 6JD
Keith James brings you an evening of Leonard 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. 18
and over. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/554582.
NEW
Friday 10 April
2020 - Tunelink
Spring Ceilidh - Dartington
Village Hall, Cott Road, Dartington TQ9 6HY (map)
Called dances will be led
by the Bear's Den Dance Band featuring Louis Bingham (cittern, banjo and
calling), Gris Sanderson (fiddle), Zingo Warde (uilleann pipes) Chris Brady
(guitar) and Ricardo Nunes de Noronha Lopes (percussion). There will also be
dances from across Europe and beyond, from Cornish five-steps to Bulgarian
circle dances, with live music from the Tunelink Players to kick the evening
off. Doors 7pm, called Ceilidh dances starting around 8pm, last dance around
10pm. Family friendly event, all welcome. No bar, BYO drinks and snacks to
enjoy. Tickets/details
www.wegottickets.com/event/499874.
NEW Friday
15 March 2024 7.30pm - SykesMartin
-
The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
(map)
SykesMartin is the new collaboration from two of the UK’s finest folk singers.
Miranda Sykes (Show of Hands) and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks, Gigspanner Big
Band, Saltlines) draw on the tradition to form a set of songs that celebrate the
power of two voices singing in harmony. Double bass, fiddle, banjo and guitars
all come together around the duo’s vocal arrangements, taking their deep
knowledge of roots music, adding a contemporary twist, and then singing these
old songs back to their heart. Delivering beautiful ballads and rousing chorus
songs, this set showcases two mesmerising storytellers joining voices to create
a spine tingling testimonial to our shared musical heritage. Full details
www.theflavel.org.uk.
NEW Friday 3
November 2023 7.30pm - Martin Simpson -
The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
(map)
One of the true greats of the folk world in the UK, renowned guitarist Martin
Simpson will be making his fifth visit to the Flavel as part of the Folk at the
Flavel series. The concert will no doubt be not only a sell-out but also a
fantastic evening of superb musicianship, if the previous four are anything to
go by. Full details
www.theflavel.org.uk.
NEW Saturday 7
October 2023 7.30pm - Jim Causley -
The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
(map)
As part of the long running series Folk at the Flavel we welcome one of Devon’s
most popular folk artists. More than simply a folk-singer, multi award winning
singer-songwriter, musician and proud Devonian Jim Causley has been nominated no
less than six times for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award including being nominated as
“Singer of the Year” in 2017. Full details
www.theflavel.org.uk.
NEW Friday 6
October 2023 7.30pm - Moscow Drug Club -
The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
(map)
Transcendent Troubadours of World Jazz and Folk. A curious musical place where
elements of Berlin Cabaret, Latin Tinge, French musette and storytelling meet…..
Imagine having a few to drink and staggering arm in arm into the darkness of an
eastern European cobbled street and stumbling into a bar where Django Reinhardt
and Tom Waits are having an after-hours jam with the local Tziganes. Combining
their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits,
Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and
intimate musical experience. Full details
www.theflavel.org.uk.
NEW Friday 8
September 2023 7.30pm - Phil Beer -
The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
(map)
Folk at the Flavel are delighted to welcome Phil Beer for his second visit. Best
known for being a long-time collaborator of Steve Knightley in the legendary
Show of Hands, Phil is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. In addition
to being a fiddle maestro he also plays six string, slide, Spanish and tenor
guitars, mandocello, viola, mandolin and South American cuatro. Full details
www.theflavel.org.uk.
UPDATED
Change of location & venue
Saturday 1 July
2023 7.30pm - The Lost
Sound: Dartmoor Folk Choir
- St Petrox Church, Dartmouth
Castle TQ6 0JN
Benefit concert for Friends of the River Dart. With new arrangements of songs by Steeleye Span, Ninebarrow &
Chris Hoban, the set is brimming with the energy of Summer, lusty courtship, the
triumphs of harvest and the deeply tender moments of love lost and sorrowful
homecomings. It's a wild and natural feast of unaccompanied singing, harmony and
rhythm! Tickets from
www.thelostsound.co.uk/events. This concert was originally scheduled for
Malborough.
NEW Saturday 13 May
2023
8pm - Keith James ~ The Songs of Leonard Cohen -
The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
(map)
Keith James brings you an evening of Leonard 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. 18
and over. Full details
www.theflavel.org.uk.
NEW Thursday 23
March 2023 7.30pm - Budapest Café Orchestra -
The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
(map)
Refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired boutique orchestra. Budapest
Café Orchestra 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.
Full details
www.theflavel.org.uk.
NEW Friday 17 March
2023 7.30pm - St Patrick's Day Ceilidh - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6
9ND
(map)
Join us for a traditional Ceilidh to celebrate St Patrick's Day at The Flavel! A
great way to bring people together of all ages and all abilities. An experienced
caller will guide you through the steps and then, when the band strikes up,
offer prompts as needed to ensure everyone can participate. Don't worry about
having a dancing partner either, our caller will organise 'sets' of people who
dance together so everybody can join in the fun. Tickets include a complimentary
Guinness or glass of wine. The Flavel bar will be open throughout and seating
available. Full details
www.theflavel.org.uk.
NEW Saturday 26
November 2022 7.30pm - Gigspanner -
The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
(map)
The final date for the 2022 Folk at the Flavel series features the
legendary fiddle player Peter Knight, founder member of folk-rock pioneers
Steeleye Span with his band, Gigspanner. Not unexpectedly, British traditional
music forms the bedrock of the trio’s repertoire but it’s their approach that
sets them apart. Their arrangements leave enough room for the music to spread
and stretch in the moment allowing influences from French, Cajun, Cuban and
Eastern European traditions to be woven into the mix. Peter Knight’s virtuoso
fiddle playing is complemented by the flawless playing of Roger Flack on guitar
and Sacha Trochet on hand drums and percussion.
Full details
www.theflavel.org.uk.
NEW Saturday 15
October 2022 7.30pm - Sea Shanty Concert - Dartmouth Yacht Club, 22 South
Embankment, Dartmouth TQ6 9BB
A special evening of sea shanties, sea songs and music of the sea, featuring
local sea shanty crew "All Hands On Deck". Audience participation actively
encouraged. In support of Froward Point NCI lookout (National Coastwatch
Institution). Bar. This is a public concert. Tickets £10 from 01803 782701 or
dave.peace@btinternet.com.
NEW 6-8 May 2022 -
Dart Music Festival - Dartmouth
The Dart Music Festival is back. See
www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk for latest news and sign up for newsletters.
Coming up at The
Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
(map)
Details in the Diary on
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk and full details at
www.theflavel.org.uk,
tel. 01803 839530.
NEW Saturday 7
December 2019 7.30pm - The Travelling People -
St. Clement's Church, Church Road, Dartmouth. TQ6 9SN
Folk trio from the Derby area who have been entertaining audiences in folk
clubs, churches and cathedrals for nigh on 50 years, mainly in the Midlands, but
have also performed in France, Ireland and the Isle of Man. But their
‘travelling’ days are over and their farewell tour will finish at the end of
this year. So this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this very talented
trio who perform a wide variety of music including three-part harmonies,
ballads, chorus singing and monologues, on instruments including double bass,
guitars, mandolin, ukulele and washboard. Their performances are liberally
enhanced with comedy, anecdotes and the history of their songs. They provide
entertainment that all the family can enjoy. Tickets £12.50 (includes a buffet
supper). Call 01803 361370 or email:
robert.boyle7@btinternet.com.
BYO drinks.
NEW Tuesday 4 April 2017 7.30pm - Hands Across
the Sea - Caspar John Hall, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth
A concert by Britannia Royal Naval College Volunteer Band: A wide variety of
music from the American Continent and the United Kingdom will be performed
suiting all ages and tastes. Entry by ticket only. Tickets £10, available from
The Britannia Association Office, email
admin@britanniaassociation.org.uk or 01803 677565. Payment can be made by
debit/credit card.
NEW Tuesday 31 December 2019 8pm-12.15am - New
Year's Eve Ceilidh with Mooncoin Ceilidh Band - Strand Centre, 32 The Strand,
Dawlish EX7 9PT
Caller Anne Gill. Ticket £12.50, advance only, from Anne Gill 01803 290427. No
bar, BYO drinks and food to share. In aid of Teignmouth Folk Festival.
NEW Saturday 18
December 2021 7.30pm - Maddy and the Chaps - Strand Centre, 32 The Strand,
Dawlish EX7 9PT
Final additional 10 tickets just released (on 11/11) for this show, £7.50. Email
maddyandthechaps@gmail.com. All
proceeds to the Strand Centre. Come on down for some Country, Folk and Celtic
Tunes.
NEW Monday 31 December 2018 8pm-12.15am - New
Year's Eve Ceilidh with Mooncoin Ceilidh Band - Strand Centre, 32 The Strand,
Dawlish EX7 9PT
Caller Anne Gill. Tickets £12.50, advance only, from Alan 01626 863016 or Anne
01803 290427. No bar, BYO drinks and food to share. In aid of Teignmouth Folk
Festival.
NEW 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.
NEW 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.
NEW Saturday 13 August 2016 7.30pm - Dawlish
Carnival Ceilidh with Mrs Midnight's - Strand Centre, 32 The Strand, Dawlish EX7
9PT
Caller Mike Boston. Tickets £8. Information from Alan Brown 01626 863016. No
bar, BYO drinks.
Thursday 14 November 2013 - Column Acoustic
presents: Dick Gaughan - Devonport Guildhall, Ker Street, Plymouth, PL1 4EL
(map)
An occasional big name gig at Devonport Guildhall, launching with one of the
great legends of folk, Scottish guitar and vocal master. Support: Crazy Arm
acoustic..
Saturday 31 January 2015 - Column Acoustic -
Devonport Guildhall, Ker Street, Plymouth, PL1 4EL (map)
Guests include: 1) Cactus Rose - Column debut for this unique female duo from
the Gunnislake locale, with violin, guitar and voice. Featuring Sarah Jane
Howell, our long-time Official Photographer. Cactus Rose are currently appearing
in the North Cross subway. It's a lucrative gig. "Worth a listen", they tell us.
We believe them. 2) One night Stans - "a five piece band playing a blend of
Tex-Mex, Cajun and Celtic traditional music and songs, amongst other styles.
Between us, we have many years of gigging and recording experience in Plymouth,
Exeter, London, festivals etc. We've just started gigging with this band
(fiddle, banjo, mandolin, melodeon, guitar, bass, drums)" 3) Michael Kline -
former keyboarder of Column A jazz hit Timequake, and our fab PA man, playing
solo. 4) The Two Horsemen - gruff Irish folk gruffness from the gruff duo. Or
are they a trio? Bar 7-11pm. Cafe 6.30-9pm. £4/£3, £2 child.
www.facebook.com/pages/Column-Acoustic/210833712373509?fref=ts.
Saturday 30 November 2013 - Mad Dog Mcrea -
Devonport Guildhall, Ker Street, Plymouth, PL1 4EL (map)
Join the Mad Dogs and their friends as they celebrate the end of their 2013 UK
tour with a homecoming party in Plymouth. Tickets available from
www.maddogmcrea.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 6 May 2022 8pm - Naomi Bedford & Paul
Simmonds - Drewe Arms, The Square, Drewsteignton EX6 6QN
Duo, based in the folk and country roots genre.
They have made 4 acclaimed albums and been nominated for a Radio 2 Folk Award
(Best Original Song). Their last album (an album of Appalachian ballads
originating in England and Scotland) was featured as the Guardian Album of the
Month. Paul is also the chief songwriter with legendary folk-rock band The Men
They Couldn’t Hang. Naomi has appeared on Later with Jools Holland. Local
support. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/538872.
NEW
Saturday 17 March 2018 8.30pm - LOSt COYOTES - Drewe Arms, The Square,
Drewsteignton EX6 6QN
St Patrick’s Night! 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. £6 door.
Info: 07557 002622.
NEW
Friday 30 June 2023 - Mad Dog Mcrea
- Pigs Nose Inn , East Prawle, Kingsbridge TQ7 2BY
(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. Doors 8-10pm. Full details
www.pigsnoseinn.co.uk.
Sold out Friday 14 December 2018 - Seth Lakeman
- Pigs Nose Inn Hall, East Prawle, Kingsbridge TQ7 2BY (map)
Full details
www.pigsnoseinn.co.uk.
NEW Friday
17 November
2023 7.45pm - Saltlines - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter EX1 1SN (map)
Taking audiences by storm, Saltlines is a prose and music collaboration between
bestselling author Raynor Winn and the Gigspanner Big Band.
Together they have created an emotional odyssey which explores the beauty,
stories and traditions of the South West Coast Path. The vibrant,
thought-provoking compositions by Raynor have been especially written for this
show, and artfully wrapped around songs and tunes gathered from the collections
of Cecil Sharp House. Offering a life-affirming experience for anyone who
appreciates beautiful words, inspiring music and above all, cherishes the social
and natural history of Britain’s coastline, and the common threads that bind its
fragile communities and wildlife. Formed by legendary Steeleye Span fiddle
player Peter Knight, the Gigspanner Big Band line-up features acclaimed
multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin – BBC Folk
Awards ‘Best Duo’), Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player extraordinaire
John Spiers, Roger Flack on guitar and Sacha Trochet on percussion. Full details
www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/events/saltlines.
Moved to Northcott 2 April
NEW Saturday 26 March
2022 7.30pm - Steve Knightley - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter EX1 1SN (map)
Pass Notes – The stories behind the songs. Following the success Steve's
intimate one man show, his latest outing is intended for anyone fascinated by
the art and craft of song writing. Exploring his extensive back catalogue and
introducing unheard, new material he explores the themes and stories that
inspire him and shows how music and words can become lyrics and chords and notes
can meld to create songs that acquire a life of their own!
www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/steve-knightley-pass-notes
Friday 21 February 2014 7.30pm - Barnfield
Music Club Concert - Barnfield Theatre, Barnfield Road, Exeter EX1 1SN
(map)
Clifford suite. A real showcase of talent in the Southwest. The club is very
grateful that the performers have agreed to take part. I am not naming
performers, (as there are a lot!). But, for the £2 entry fee, (which is also a
raffle ticket!), it will be a great night!! Seats are limited so phone Jerry on
01626 772270 to reserve tickets. Excellent café and bar, and free parking
nearby. This concert is supporting the Barnfield Theatre music week, which is on
in all parts of the theatre, day and evening, during the week beginning Tuesday
18 February, entry is free, but main theatre performances will be payable and
bookable through the theatre
www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk.
NEW Thursday 17
November 2022 - Gaz Brookfield + Guests - Cavern Club, 83-84 Queen Street,
Exeter EX4 3RP
Acoustic, folk, rock musician
www.gazbrookfield.com.
Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/542980.
NEW Sunday 11
September 2022 - Nick Harper + Guests - Cavern Club, 83-84 Queen Street, Exeter
EX4 3RP
English singer-songwriter and guitarist, son of English folk musician Roy
Harper. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/551688.
NEW Saturday 7 March 2020 - Haunt the Woods +
Guests - Cavern Club, 83-84 Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3RP
Blending sounds from alternative, prog, folk and pop and channelling
influences from the likes of Pink Floyd, Muse, Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, Haunt
The Woods have crafted a distinctive sound, glistening with ambient swells and
underpinned by expressive rhythms and masterly songwriting. Details
www.wegottickets.com/event/495720.
NEW Saturday 30
September 2023 8pm - Ceilidh with A Tight Squeeze - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs
is a season of ceilidhs / barn dances featuring local bands and callers.
BYO water / alcohol. There is a voluntary pricing system (£15
supporter / £10 standard / £8 reduced); U16 £4; U10 free - see www.exeterceilidhs.net
for details and full programme. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
NEW Saturday 28
October 2023 8pm - Contra Dance
with Vertical Expression
- Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs
is a season of ceilidhs / barn dances featuring local bands and callers. BYO
water / alcohol. There is a voluntary pricing system (£15
supporter / £10 standard / £8 reduced); U16 £4; U10 free - see www.exeterceilidhs.net
for details and full programme. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
Contra is a more complicated and faster version of barn dancing, drawing on
American influences on traditional English Country Dance. It is not suitable for
complete beginners.
NEW Saturday 25
November 2023 8pm - Ceilidh
with Spinach For Norman - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs
is a season of ceilidhs / barn dances featuring local bands and callers.
www.spinachfornorman.com. BYO water / alcohol. There is a voluntary pricing system (£15
supporter / £10 standard / £8 reduced); U16 £4; U10 free - see www.exeterceilidhs.net
for details and full programme. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
NEW Saturday 27
January 2024 8pm - Ceilidh
with Dartmoor Pixie Band
- Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs
is a season of ceilidhs / barn dances featuring local bands and callers.
www.moormusic.co.uk/dartmoorpixieband.html. BYO water / alcohol. There
is a voluntary pricing system (£15
supporter / £10 standard / £8 reduced); U16 £4; U10 free - see www.exeterceilidhs.net
for details and full programme. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
NEW Saturday 24
February 2024 8pm - Ceilidh
with Amber Fire
- Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs
is a season of ceilidhs / barn dances featuring local bands and callers.
www.devon-ceilidhs.com.
BYO water / alcohol. There is a voluntary pricing system (£15
supporter / £10 standard / £8 reduced); U16 £4; U10 free - see www.exeterceilidhs.net
for details and full programme. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
NEW Saturday 30
March 2024 8pm - Ceilidh
with Chris Toyne - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs
is a season of ceilidhs / barn dances featuring local bands and callers. BYO
water / alcohol. There is a voluntary pricing system (£15
supporter / £10 standard / £8 reduced); U16 £4; U10 free - see www.exeterceilidhs.net
for details and full programme. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
NEW Saturday 27
April 2024 8pm - Ceilidh
with Banned From The Moor
- Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs
is a season of ceilidhs / barn dances featuring local bands and callers.
www.moormusic.co.uk/dartmoorpixieband.html. BYO water / alcohol. There
is a voluntary pricing system (£15
supporter / £10 standard / £8 reduced); U16 £4; U10 free - see www.exeterceilidhs.net
for details and full programme. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
NEW Saturday 25 May 2024 8pm - Ceilidh
with Phoenix
- Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs
is a season of ceilidhs / barn dances featuring local bands and callers.
www.phoenixbarndance.co.uk. BYO water / alcohol. There is a voluntary pricing system (£15
supporter / £10 standard / £8 reduced); U16 £4; U10 free - see www.exeterceilidhs.net
for details and full programme. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
NEW Saturday 29 June 2024 8pm - Ceilidh
with Red Shed
- Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs
is a season of ceilidhs / barn dances featuring local bands and callers.
www.redshed.co. BYO water /
alcohol. There is a voluntary pricing system (£15
supporter / £10 standard / £8 reduced); U16 £4; U10 free - see www.exeterceilidhs.net
for details and full programme. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
Here are a few upcoming gigs from Music in the Quay of Exe, all held at The Coffee Cellar. 8pm (doors open 7.30pm), £10 (+ £1 to See Tickets), in advance only.
NEW Thursday 13
July 2023 8pm - Lil Jim - The Coffee Cellar, Exeter Quay
Lil Jim is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist. Combining guitar, harmonica
and accordion with vocals and foot percussion to create a fresh sound of
unstoppable rhythm and unrelenting melody. Tickets (adv only)
www.seetickets.com/event/lil-jim/the-coffee-cellar/2502937.
NEW Thursday 18
May 2023 8pm - Trevor Babajack - The Coffee Cellar, Exeter Quay
Trevor Babajack’s music is influenced by his passion for early rural blues and
the sounds of rhythmic African roots. His slide guitar, harp-playing and
song-writing have earnt him nominations in the UK Blues Awards and British Blues
Awards and airplay on Blues & Roots Radio and Radio 2.
Tickets (adv only)
www.seetickets.com/event/trevor-babajack/the-coffee-cellar/2513869.
NEW Thursday 27
April 2023 8pm - Ritchie Lane - The Coffee Cellar, Exeter Quay
Playing a range of resonator, dobros and acoustic guitars, Ritchie Lane will
present a night of blues, slide and roots-inspired originals and covers. Some
rock ‘n’ roll thrown in there too! Ritchie will be joined on double bass by
Coffee Cellar regular Ian Jennings. Tickets (adv only)
www.seetickets.com/event/ritchie-lane-with-ian-jennings/the-coffee-cellar/2509359.
NEW Thursday 23
March 2023 8pm - Jess McAllister + Band - The Coffee Cellar, Exeter Quay
The music of Jess McAllister spans free-spirited nostalgic folk, thythmic, gutsy
blues, rock and pop. Her live performances are filled with spontaneity, passion
and heart. "Make no mistake, here is evidence of a ferocious emotional and
musical intelligence at work." Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music. Tickets (adv only)
www.seetickets.com/event/jess-mcallister-band/the-coffee-cellar/2513192.
NEW Thursday 2
June 2022 8pm - The Rosie Brown Band - The Coffee Cellar, Exeter Quay
Weaving folk, jazz and blues influences, with glimpses of Joni Mitchell, Nick
Drake and vintage John Martyn, the band expresses a musical sensibility all of
its own. Drawing on country, 60s surf and classical, this is beguiling and
intricate music, filmic and funky, full of emotion. Songs with surfaces light
and shimmering, evocative of landscape, love, loss, darkness and light
www.rosiebrown.com.
Tickets adv only, £8 at
www.seetickets.com/event/the-rosie-brown-band/the-coffee-cellar/2338137.
Music in the Quay of Exe is a loose collective of venues and local musicians
spawned by the First Thursday Club@The Hourglass. For more information, contact
Rob Brown: 07973 779558;
brownstheword@gmail.com.
NEW Thursday 10
February 2022 - Rob Brown's in a Bit of a State - The Coffee Cellar, Exeter Quay
Doors 7pm. Tickets in advance only: £10 at
www.seetickets.com/.../the-coffee-cellar/2207258. Rob Brown, vocals. Adam
Sweet, guitars, Lucy Piper, drums, Ian Jennings, double bass
www.facebook.com/MusicInTheQuayOfExe,
www.robbrownvoice.co.uk/music.
Eclectic (electric and acoustic) blues/post-blues/country/spoken word
performance. Music in the Quay of Exe is a loose collective of venues and local
musicians spawned by the First Thursday Club@The Hourglass. Venues such as
Exeter Brewery, The Coffee Cellar and The Hourglass are in the mix. Much more to
come.
NEW Sunday 25
February 2024
7.30pm - Fairport Convention
-
Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
(map)
Since their formation
in 1967. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has
seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for
performance. The band features founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals,
Dave Pegg on bass guitar, Ric Sanders on violin, Chris Leslie on fiddle,
mandolin and vocals. Fairport will be joined on stage by former member Dave
Mattacks on drums. Full details
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Tuesday 20
February 2024
8pm - Seth Lakeman & Band
-
Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
(map)
Kitty Jay 20th Anniversary Tour. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the album’s
release and Seth is very happy to announce he will be touring with the band
including Benji Kirkpatrick, Ben Nicholls, Cormac Byrne and Alex Hart playing
the album and other favourites. Tickets on general sale
from this Friday 29 September at 10am. Full details
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/seth-lakeman-kitty-jay-20th-anniversary-tour-2024.
NEW Saturday 11
November 2023
7.30pm - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
-
Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
(map)
As soon as they walk on stage you are in safe hands. Witty, quirky and
irreverant - praised by Bowie and Eno, promoted by the BBC and raved about by
the New York Times, you can expect “an evening of sheer entertainment” from this
eccentric group of seasoned performers. Full
details
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Friday 20 October 2023
7.45pm - The Cream of Devon
-
Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
(map)
Featuring Mariners Away, Windjammer, Jim Causley & Elizabeth-Jane Baldry.
A special concert in aid of Charities supported by the Royal Devon and
Exeter NHS Foundation Trust organised by one of the south-west leading sea
shanty crews Mariners Away. The event features an evening of eclectic and
original sounds of Devon brought to you by Mariners Away in collaboration with
the highly talented Devon-born folk singer/songwriter Jim Causley, the immensely
popular and original folk trio from Plymouth, Windjammer together with the
internationally renowned and quite remarkable harpist Elizabeth-Jane Baldry.
Full details
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.
Exeter Cygnet Theatre (was 'New Theatre')
NEW Friday 9 June 2023
7.30pm - Tam Lin Retold - Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate,
Exeter EX2 4AZ (map)
A new storytelling show with live music by Corinne Harrigan and Nick Hart. The
ballad may be known as Tam Lin, but he's only a part of it. Exploring untold
stories and unsung voices, this is badass border balladry for the old and the
new. Part sung, part told, this is a tale of poison, pluck and changing shape.
Described by audiences as ‘enthralling’ and ‘fresh and full of life’ Enchanting
and sharp in equal measure. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/576909.
NEW Thurs/Fri/Sat
25/26/27 May 2023 7.30pm - The Inland Haven - Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate,
Exeter EX2 4AZ (map)
The Custom House Crew, Presented by: Cygnet Theatre. Once one of England’s
premier harbours, it’s now 50 years since the last trading vessel visited the
port of Exeter, so it’s time to remember and celebrate ‘Exeter’s lost route to
the sea.’ The Inland Haven will recall to life this often forgotten story, via
music, songs, stories and pictures. Traditional songs and shanties will be mixed
with newly written material together with tales of amazing characters; all
illuminated by wonderful archive images. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/576906.
NEW Saturday 18
March 2023 - Tom McConville - Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate,
Exeter EX2 4AZ (map)
The Newcastle Fiddler. We always love Tom's visits - his humour, music and
singing bring so much joy, and this year he is supported by mulit-instrumentalist
Michael Biggins, with piano accordian and keyboard! "One of the greatest
violinists I've ever heard and by far the biggest influence in my music - A true
master"
Seth Lakeman.
www.cygnettheatre.co.uk.
NEW Friday 10 March
2023 7.30pm - Hugh Lupton: Crying Like a Fire in the Sun - Cygnet Theatre,
Friars Gate, Exeter EX2 4AX (map)
A stunning new set of stories from one of Britain's greatest wordsmiths, full of
spirit, passion and humanity. Demons and Angels, Animals and Birds, Men and
Women and the Voice from the Heart of the Whirlwind contend in this rich
interweaving of tales spliced with songs and spoken lyrics from the visionary
end of Bob Dylan's repertoire.
www.artemis-storytelling.co.uk/performances.
NEW Saturday 5
March 2022 4pm & 7.30pm - Wren Music: Her Story - Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate,
Exeter EX2 4AZ (map)
Stories of women performed by the Her Story Choir and folk musicians of Wren
Music, celebrating the lives of women past and present. See
www.wegottickets.com/event/539253 /
www.wegottickets.com/event/539255.
NEW Friday/Saturday
18/19 June 2021 7.30pm - Kemp's Jig - Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter EX2
4AZ (map)
A “horrible histories” for all ages, Kemp’s Jig tells of Shakespeare’s forgotten
clown and his Morris dance from London to Norwich in a bizarre publicity stunt.
Based on Kemp’s own diary this is an irreverent one-man show telling the story
of the most famous comedian of his generation and the most famous playwright in
history. Fans of Upstart Crow and Shakespeare in Love will cheer Kemp on his
riotous romp through Elizabethan England.
www.cygnettheatre.co.uk/whats-on-upcoming-shows.
Saturday 7 March 2020 7.30pm - Sisters of Science (Wren Music) - Cygnet
Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter EX2 4AZ (map)
Singing the hidden stories of women scientists. Three professional singers from
Wren have recruited a women’s choir especially for this performance. In 2020 the
show will tell the stories of women involved in science, technology, engineering
and maths. Those involved in the project have found existing and traditional
songs which follow this theme and have also written new songs to share the lives
of women from history - and from contemporary society - who have stories that
you may not have heard before. Tickets £10(+). Box Office 01392 277189.
www.wegottickets.com/cygnettheatre.
NEW Saturday 1 February 2020 7.30pm - Tom
McConville - Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter EX2 4AZ (map)
Award winning fiddle player and singer Tom McConville is internationally
renowned for his fiery, heart-stopping performances. Winner of the BBC Folk
Musician of the Year in 2009, he is truly the most original fiddle player in the
UK. Blending traditional music from his home town of Newcastle with Irish,
American and Scottish influences, he creates a sound that has jazz, folk,
bluegrass and classical influence. His live performances are a roller coaster of
musical delights; fast rhythmic dance tunes through beautiful slow airs and of
course great singing – all presented with his inimitable sense of humour and
style. Tom will be joined on stage by Michael Biggins Pianist from the Glasgow
Royal Academy. Box office 01392 277189/665885. Online:
www.wegottickets.com/cygnettheatre.
NEW Wednesday 11 December 2019 7.30pm - A Winter
Concert with Wren Music - Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter EX2 4AZ (map)
Performances from Voices in Common Folk Choir, MenSing Male Vocal Group &
Singing Roots Youth Choir. Songs to warm the heart and lift the spirit. Tickets
£6(+). Box Office 01392 277189.
www.wegottickets.com/cygnettheatre.
NEW
Sunday 30 October 2016 - Brooke Sharkey & Adam Beattie -
Hope Hall, Hope Road, Exeter EX2 5JN (map)
Brooke Sharkey is on tour promoting her new album "Wandering Heart' and we are
thrilled to invite her to Exeter for an intimate show in the setting of Hope
Hall Arts. Brooke is joined by long time collaborator and fellow songwriter Adam
Beattie.
www.brookesharkey.co.uk. The night is
hosted by Tobias ben Jacob.
www.wegottickets.com/event/377547.
NEW
Saturday 2 July 2016 8pm - Tony Hazzard -
Hope Hall, Hope Road, Exeter EX2 5JN (map)
Not folk, but someone who wrote 60s/70s hits for
the likes of Manfred Mann, The Hollies, The Tremeloes, Lulu, and Herman's
Hermits and had other songs recorded by Gene Pitney, Dave Berry, Simon Dupree
and The Big Sound, Nana Mouskouri, Cliff Richard, Hall & Oates, The Yardbirds,
and Andy Williams might be of interest. Read much more at
www.wegottickets.com/event/356486.
NEW Thursday 9 May 2019 -
Wildwood Kin
- Lemon Grove, Exeter University, St
German's Road, Exeter EX4 6TG (map)
Standing. Wildwood Kin
are a family trio whose sound is characterised by extraordinary harmonies. Their
brilliant debut album, while influenced by their early folk leanings, delved
deeply into other genres, featuring both electric and acoustic instruments, and
boasted inventive sonics and spectral atmospherics alongside their hypnotic
three-part harmonies. Guitarist Emillie Key, her bouzouki/keyboard-playing
sister Beth and their drumming cousin Meghann Loney, all sing, swapping leads
and joining on harmonies. Box Office
01392 667080. Full details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/category/music.
Thursday 7 November 2013 - Ruarri Joseph -
Mama Stones, Mary Arches St., Exeter EX4 3BA
Ruarri Joseph, the indie-folk sensation, often
likened to Tom Waits, Cat Stevens and even Dylan, will be releasing his much
anticipated new album 'Brother'. His latest offering showcases his subtlety in a
way not heard before. His rich baritone voice floating right out of the speakers
and into your soul, the lyrics possessing a wisdom that wouldn’t seem out of
place next to Johnny Cash or Joni Mitchell, there’s no doubt that this is a
performer set to be around for years to come.
www.mamastones.com.
Details, tickets
www.midnightmango.co.uk/listings/events/7-nov-13-ruarri-joseph-mama-stones.
Friday 9 November 2012 7.30pm - Simon Mayor &
Hilary James - Cygnet New Theatre, Exeter EX2 4AZ (map)
A witty and captivating mix of folk, swing, blues and classical showstoppers
spiced with Simon Mayor’s unique brand of off-beat humour and Hilary’s
honey-dripping voice. There can’t be many performers who can slide easily from a
beautifully evocative Irish ballad into a mandolin and guitar version of
Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba and finish with everyone singing one of
their own notoriously comic songs (reminiscent of Hilaire Belloc and Flanders
and Swan). Simon is one of the world’s leading mandolin virtuosos as well as a
fine guitarist and fiddle player. Box office 01392 277189
NEW Sunday
18 June
2023 7.30pm - Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years - Northcott Theatre, Exeter (map)
Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, Simon &
Garfunkel Through the Years 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. Collectively known as Bookends, Dan Haynes and
Pete Richards have been fronting Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years since its
creation in 2011. Full details
www.exeternorthcott.co.uk.
NEW Friday
14 October
2022 7.30pm - Ralph McTell - Northcott Theatre, Exeter (map)
Full details
www.exeternorthcott.co.uk.
NEW Saturday
2 April
2022 7.30pm - Steve Knightley - Northcott Theatre, Exeter (map)
‘Follow me Down’ Songs from the West. A constant throughout Steve’s work is his
ability to root his songs in time and place, notably the West Country where he
was raised. Details
www.showofhands.co.uk/steve-knightley-tour-dates,
www.exeternorthcott.co.uk.
Coming later at Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
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NEW Thursday 13
June 2024 8pm - Charm of Finches - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Australian sister duo delivers intricate folk-pop that is simultaneously
graceful and darkly bewitching. Their seamless blood harmonies traverse
melancholy and wonder in equal measure. Winners of the Australian Folk Music
Awards Best Folk Album (2022) and Music Victoria Best Contemporary Folk Act
(2021), their music has been nominated twice for the prestigious Australian
Music Prize. Full details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW 3-5 May 2024 -
Mad Dog Mcrea Weekender - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Mad Dog Mcrea are pleased to announce the headliners for the third Mad Dog Mcrea
Weekender at Exeter Phoenix. Friday: dub-reggae group The Barefoot Bandit will
make you want to dance; Saturday: Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet will bring
everything from big-band swing to Alabama blues-tinged folk; Sunday: headlined
by Mad Dog Mcrea themselves. Plus more tba. Full details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW Thursday 18
April 2024 8pm - John Smith - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Steeped in the lineage of British folk and American guitar music, taking his cue
from Richard Thompson, John Martyn and Ry Cooder, Smith has evolved and
pioneered a transatlantic blend of guitar techniques. His deeply romantic and
vivid songwriting, combined with his innovative guitar work, have won him a
loyal following. Full details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music. Tickets on sale 18 or 19 October.
NEW Saturday 13
April 2024 7.30pm - Sound of the Sirens - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter, who have cemented themselves as firm
favourites as “one of the UK’s finest folk acts”. Full details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW Friday 5 April 2024
7.30pm - The Longest Johns - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
The Longest Johns have been singing shanties and folk songs together for years,
having bonded over sea shanties in their native Bristol a decade ago. Full
details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW Sunday 24 March 2024 -
Spirit of the Drum - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Matching rhythmic delicacy with gut-wrenching power and stylised choreography
that makes it as much a spectacle for the eyes as the ears, Kagemusha Taiko
present “Spirit of the Drum”, a show themed on courage, and which is an
uplifting celebration of the human spirit. Doors 7.30pm. Full details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW Wednesday 13
March 2024 7.30pm - Spiers & Boden - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
The much-loved, award-winning pair, described by The Guardian as ‘the finest
instrumental duo on the traditional scene’, are back on the road with a few
select dates in 2024. Full details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW Sunday 11
February 2024 8pm - The Magpie Arc - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
The Magpie Arc is a cross-Border band out of Sheffield and Scotland, featuring
the multi-award-winning talents and wide musical influences of Nancy Kerr,
Findlay Napier, Tom Wright, Alex Hunter and Martin Simpson (on electric
guitar!), formed from the idea of bringing together a group of established folk
musicians who would mix their song-writing styles and musicianship in a full-on
electric band to create new sounds. Full details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW Sunday 21
January 2024 8pm - The John Martyn Project - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
This is a special project where six artists come together to celebrate the music
of John Martyn. Each brings their own story and connection to John’s music which
adds to the fabric of the overall experience of the project. Full details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW Thursday 18
January 2024 8pm - Martyn Joseph - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
For one man and a guitar, Martyn Joseph creates a performance with a huge
far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling, and passionate. Full details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW Friday 29
September 2023
7.30pm - Mitchell & Vincent - Poltimore House, nr Exeter EX4 0AU
Westcountry folk duo Mitchell and Vincent bring
traditional and contemporary styles on fiddle and guitar to folk music from
around the British Isles, alongside original material drawing on the folk
traditions, using varied arrangements to create stories with their tunes as well
as songs.
- Bright Young Folk: "Their sound is much deeper and richer than you would
expect from an acoustic duo. … Providing skilled arrangements and expert
delivery of tunes and songs which showcase the vibrancy, and variety, of folk
music across Britain. A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable experience.” - Irish
Music Magazine: “They display a deep understanding and appreciation of their
instruments, mellifluous melodies and pulsing rhythms abound.”
www.mitchellandvincent.com. Ticketing via
www.poltimore.org/event/mitchell-and-vincent.
NEW
Saturday 15 October 2022 7.30pm - Suthering - Poltimore House, nr Exeter EX4 0AU
Inspired by strong female characters in history, mythology, and personal
experience, and with an unusual mix of cascading, dramatic piano; intricate,
fingerstyle guitar; flute, whistles and harmonium, Suthering bring an exciting
take on folk storytelling with their evocative and distinctive sound. Full
details
www.poltimore.org/events.
NEW Thursday 11
November 2021 7pm - Billy Bragg - Exeter University Great Hall EX4 4PZ (map)
Billy Bragg has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and
peerless political campaigner for over 35 years. Honoured with the PRS
Outstanding Contribution to British Music award at the Ivor Novello awards in
May 2018, he is regarded a valuable statesman and activist.
www.billybragg.co.uk.
Tickets
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/elsewhere.
NEW Saturday 18
May 2024 7.30pm -
Show of Hands: Full Circle Part II
- Exeter Cathedral
After 30 years of non-stop touring, fans across the nation are in for a treat as
Steve Knightley and Phil Beer return to where it all began, in village halls,
folk clubs, small arts centres, and community venues. This gig promises to be a
true celebration of their dedication to their roots, their music, and the
communities that have supported them. Steve and Phil will then be taking a
well-deserved break. They plan to pursue solo projects, explore new creative
horizons, and recharge their artistic batteries. This marks the end of an era,
but it also heralds exciting new beginnings for two of the folk world’s best
loved musicians, Show of Hands. Full details
www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/events/show-of-hands-full-circle-tour,
www.showofhands.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 16 December 2023 8pm - Gittisham Folk Dance Club Christmas Ceilidh
with Pair of Shears
- Victory
Hall, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3EE
Caller: Jane Thomas. Light refreshments available. £10 on door, or call
01404 758128 to book. Full club details see
www.gittishamfolkdanceclub.org.
NEW Friday 6 October 2023
8pm - Music in the Library with Hands of the Heron
-
Exeter Library
Exeter Library presents an evening of incredible new folk music. Hands of the
Heron, a dreamfolk trio comprising 3 frontwomen, move effortlessly between
sparse choral folk and spellbinding chamber pop, richly layered with an
assortment of strings, drones and reeds. Support: Ben Morgan-Brown. Winner of
FATEA’s Instrumental Album of the Year 2021, and Instrumentalist of the Year
2022. Full details
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW
Saturday 13 October 2018 7.30pm -
Spinach for Norman: Autumn Ceilidh - Victory
Hall, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3EE
This festive knees-up is an open invitation to everyone to come and enjoy a
great night of music and dancing with a caller. Ploughman’s supper included, BYO
drinks. Spinach for Norman, the acclaimed all string Ceilidh band, has just
celebrated its 33rd year playing traditional dance music from England, Ireland
and Scotland. "We’ll also add dances from other parts of Europe into the mix,
including France and even Transylvania”, says Joel Segal, the band’s lead
violinist. www.spinachfornorman.com.
Proceeds to the Broadclyst Twinning Association. Tickets £10 adult, £5 child,
U5s free available from TicketSource (no booking fee) or email
jonathan.m.croley[at]googlemail.com. Adv booking recommended!
NEW
24-28 May 2023 - Heritage Harbour Festival, Exeter Quay area
www.exetercustomhouse.co.uk/event/heritage-harbour-festival
NEW 3-5 February
2023 - Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival (IVFDF) - Exeter
A weekend of events in and around the city, including workshops, ceilidhs,
Contra, Playford, Bal, Balkan, Morris. See
https://ivfdf2023.com for
more details and tickets.
NEW Friday 11
November 2022 7.30pm - The Exmouth Shanty Men - Alphington Village Hall, Exeter
EX2 8UP
tbc Another outing for our ever popular Tall Ships and Tavern Tales concert. For
info on tickets please contact the hall directly on 07308 131682.
NEW Wednesday 5
October 2022 - Ralph Vaughan Williams 150th Anniversary Concert & Workshop
- Exeter Cathedral
From Pub to Pulpit: Concert 8pm; singing workshop 5pm
The audience joins in to turn folk songs into hymns as part of a year-long tour
of British Cathedrals marking the 150th Birthday of Ralph Vaughan Williams, with
acapella folk group Broomdasher, instrumental trio Coracle – led by Belshazzar’s
Feast’s Paul Hutchinson, with rising star Anna Tam, St Peter's Singers and the
audience. The centre-piece is the From Pub to Pulpit transitions when folk songs
collected by Vaughan Williams before he borrowed them for some of the best known
hymns in the 1906 English Hymnal. The audience is taken on a musical journey,
starting with the folk song, going through dance variations and ending with
everyone singing full-blooded renditions of the hymns. They include “To Be a
Pilgrim”, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”
which will be musically transformed from the folk songs “Our Captain Calls”,
“The Ploughboy’s Dream” and “The Murder of Maria Marten". Tickets £10 concert;
£15 concert+workshop from
https://tickets.twomoorsfestival.co.uk/sales/festival--2022-5-9--13-16-octo/ralph-vaughan-williams-150th-a.
NEW Wednesday 1
June 2022 7.30pm - Show of Hands with special guests Track Dogs -
Exeter Cathedral
Take six voices, add fiddle, cajon, trumpet, banjo, guitars, bass and mandolin.
Season with sun-soaked Latin rhythms then throw in a West Country heartbeat and
you have an unmissable collaboration between folk legends Steve Knightley and
Phil Beer and the Madrid based Irish American roots quartet, Track Dogs.
www.showofhands.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 19 March 2022 3pm - Jim Causley's 'Cream Tea Concert' - Shillingford
St George Village Hall, nr Exeter EX2 9QL
A concert of traditional Devonshire songs followed
by a delicious Devonshire cream tea! Contact nrh047[at]gmail.com for
further information.
NEW
Saturday 12 March 2022 7pm - The Children of Lir:
Gaelic songs and stories of Ireland - Farringdon Church, East Devon EX5 2HY
A unique melding of traditions with Gaelic songs and stories of Ireland by
Patrick Devine-Wright and friends. Patrick has won several prizes for the solo
singing of Gaelic songs, including the All-Britain Feis Ceoil. He was an
understudy in the Riverdance show during its first West End run in the
Hammersmith Apollo theatre and his musical influences include Iarla Ó’Lionaird,
Muireann Nic Amhlaidh, Séamus Begley and Martin Hayes. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/538849.
NEW
Saturday 16 May 2020 8pm - Velvet & Stone, Jenna Witts, Emily Davies -
Evangelical Church, School Road, Silverton, EX5 4JH
A special evening of live music. Velvet & Stone: "Dark and haunting folk-noir”
Folk & Tumble; “Sonic bliss” Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music; “Haunting” Clare
Balding, BBC Radio 2. Jenna Witts: "Staggering maturity, winning delivery, and
an abundance of natural talent. An irresistible example of superior acoustic
music" Daily Telegraph. Emily Davies: "A pure and supremely talented songwriter:
spend a little time in her presence and drift away somewhere else entirely."
Green Man Festival.
www.velvetstonemusic.com,
www.jennawitts.com,
www.emilydavies.co.uk. £10+.
www.wegottickets.com/event/500790.
NEW
Monday 24 February 2020 7.30pm - Ciaran
Algar & Jamie Francis - M&D Room, Devonshire House, Exeter University, Stocker
Rd, Exeter EX4 4PZ
Acclaimed folk musicians Ciaran and Jamie will be performing a variety of tunes
and songs. Tickets £12 (£6 Exeter Folk Society members). Details
www.facebook.com/events/570597930354344.
NEW
Friday 21 February 2020 8pm - Trikkeballakke
- Topsham Brewery & Taproom, Marine Warehouse, 1, Haven Road, Exeter EX2 8GR
Trikkeballakke perform the traditional songs, tunes and dances of Naples and
Southern Italy.
NEW
Thursday 6 February 2020 - Gets/z Loose -
First Thursday Club at The Hourglass, 21 Melbourne Street, Exeter EX2 4AU
Fronted by Rob Brown, Gets/z Loose is a high-energy ensemble of amplified
acoustic slide guitar, bass, harmonica and congas. Playing old blues tunes in
their own way, the band has given getting on for 1,000 gigs in London and across
the UK. The Hourglass is an indie gastropub just above Exeter Quay. Hosted by
singer and TV voiceover Rob Brown, the club presents blues, roots and folk bands
in the pub’s welcoming basement room. Think Paris in the sixties without the
smoke.
www.robbrownvoice.com,
www.hourglassexeter.co.uk. £5 entry. Doors 8pm.
NEW
Saturday 5 October 2019 7.30pm - Matthew
Falloon & Mischa Bray: Sound Mind Sessions - All Saints Church, 8 Church St,
Kenton, Exeter EX6 8LU
Sound Mind Sessions is a venture providing spine-tingling original live acoustic
music in beautiful Devon venues, while raising awareness and funds for Mental
Health issues in the creative industries. Show headlined by Matthew Falloon &
Mischa Bray. R2 magazine has described Matthew Falloon's songwriting as
"exceptional" and "breathtakingly beautiful", while Uncut compares his music to
Jackson Browne and Paul Simon. Mischa Bray is the virtuoso violinist, guitarist
and mandolin player, talented songwriter, in-demand arranger and electric
performer. Supporting are two fantastic and unique acts strongly championed by
BBC Introducing, Matthew Gordon-Price and Jamie Yost. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/473453.
NEW
Saturday 15 June 2019 8pm - Dumbo's Feather
- The Stand Off, Portland House, Longbrook Street, Exeter. EX4 6AH
As always, the fiery and inspired fiddling of Alice McShane shall be augmented
by the dynamic duo of multi-instrumentalists that is Mike Cosgrave on accordion,
acoustic guitar, low whistle and vocals, and Richie Evans on Lead vocals,
bodhran, acoustic guitar, bouzouki and harmonica.
NEW
Friday 1 March 2019 - Jacob &
Drinkwater - The Exeter Brewery, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter EX4 4NX
'This Old River' tour. UK alt -folk duo Jacob & Drinkwater have been called
‘stand out new Folk’ by BBC6 Music and ‘inventive and thrilling’ by R2 Magazine.
Jacob's sweeping vocals never fail to captivate, delivering many a
spine-tingling moment; the fluidity and precision of his finger-picking
underpinned by Drinkwater's nimbly rhythmic double bass; at times sweetly
soaring, haunting, percussive and driving, the layers of depth a perfect
counterfoil. Featured numerous times on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music and lauded by
their musical peers as one of the most accomplished acts touring the circuit
today.
www.jacobanddrinkwater.com. More details
www.wegottickets.com/event/456398.
NEW
Saturday 15 December 2018 7.30pm - Exmouth
Shanty Men -
Countess Wear Village Hall, Exeter EX2 6LB
A pre-Christmas concert - but without any carols! £8. For ticket information see
www.countesswearvillagehall.co.uk.
NEW
Thursday 13 December 2018 7.30pm - Swedish
St Lucia Procession - St Michael's Mount Dinham Church, Exeter EX4 4EB
Across Scandinavia, the darkest part of the year is marked by celebrating St
Lucia, bringer of light, in a special candlelit musical procession. Exeter's
very own Swedish choir, ExeSwedes - with friends - will be donning their
candles, crowns and Lucia robes and performing a magical concert featuring
seasonal Swedish songs. Led by Rosa Rebecka. Free of charge.
NEW
Saturday 8 December 2018 7.30pm - Barn Dance - Longdown Village Hall, nr Exeter
EX6 7SN
Caller: Jeremy Child. Band: Chris Jewell. £7, including pasty.
NEW
Saturday 1 December 2018 -
Ceilidh with Spinach for Norman - The Kenn
Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Teas, coffees & biscuits provided (small donation requested), but no bar. BYO
alcohol if you wish. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
Entry £8, (U16 £4, U10 free).
NEW Friday 31 August 2018 8pm - Rory McLeod
(solo) - America Hall, De La Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PX (map)
WeGotTickets. Ticket enquiries - 07903
125606 or email. johnzeallyis[at]hotmail.com. Bar and free car parking.
NEW Saturday 1 September 2018 7pm - Sound Mind
Sessions: Harbottle & Jonas - All Saints Church, Kenton, nr Exeter EX6 8LU
Harbottle & Jonas
NEW Wednesday 22 August 2018 7pm - Vic Shepherd
& John Bowden - Church of Our Lady, Upton Pyne nr Exeter EX5 5JA
John Bowden & Vic Shepherd Tickets: £7.50 from Linda Findlay 01392 841402
lindafindlay99@yahoo.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 14 July 2018 9.30pm - The O'Marleys
- Bowling Green Pub, 29-30 Blackboy Rd, Exeter EX4 6ST
4 piece band with guitar, fiddle, bodhran and banjo.
NEW
Friday 11 November 2022 6.30pm - Jim Causley - Royal Albert Memorial Museum,
Exeter
RAMM Lates event, performing songs from Simon Pope's 'Here's to Thee' project.
More details www.jimcausley.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 Sunday 12 May 2024 7.30pm -
The Fureys - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ (map)
Full details
www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on/the-fureys.
NEW Tuesday 5 December 2023 8pm - The Exmouth Shanty Men - The Beach Pub, Exmouth EX8 1DR
Our final outing of the year at our home port of the Beach Pub in
Exmouth (at the end of the esplanade, adjacent the marina).
www.exmouthshantymen.com.
NEW Friday 15
September 2023 7.30pm - Exmouth Shanty Men - Blackmore Theatre, 10 Bicton St,
Exmouth EX8 2RU
The Blackmore Theatre in Exmouth is an amazing place - looks like a terraced
house from the outside, but a 100-seater tiered theatre on the inside (the
Romans could not have done any better!). ESM will be doing their bit to help
keep the theatre in good shape, by way of this fundraising concert. £10. Full
details
www.blackmoretheatre.co.uk.
NEW Show of Hands
Final Tour - Full Circle Part I - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8
2AZ (map)
Thursday 30 November 2023 7.30pm
Friday 1 December 2023 7.30pm
Saturday 2 December 2023 7.30pm
Full details
www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on/show-of-hands-full-circle-tour.
NEW Tuesday 14
November 2023 7.30pm -
A Taste of Ireland
- Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ (map)
The Irish Music & Dance Sensation returns with a performance that is
‘Celtic ―for this decade’. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a show that
has entertained thousands. Full details
www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Wednesday 13
September 2023 7.30pm -
Sea Song Sessions - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ (map)
A collection of British maritime folk songs and sea shanties, performed by a
collective of some of British folk music’s leading lights: Jon Boden, Seth
Lakeman, Ben Nicholls, Emily Portman and Jack Rutter. Full details
www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW
28-31-July 2023 - Exmouth Festival
Multi-genre (free) festival. Includes various folk, shanties, old time /
bluegrass, Shooting Roots ceilidh (+workshops), and much more. For full
programme and artists see
www.exmouthfestival.co.uk/schedule and
www.facebook.com/ExmouthFestival.
NEW
22-25 June
2023 - Folk & Ale Festival - Bicton Inn, 5 Bicton Street, Exmouth EX8 2RU
(map)
See East Devon Folk FB page for details:
www.facebook.com/groups/784599064912904.
NEW Tuesday 4 April 2023 8pm - The Exmouth Shanty Men - The Beach Pub, Exmouth EX8 1DR
Another of our monthly free shanty concerts at our home port of the Beach Pub
(at the end of the esplanade, adjacent to the docks and marina).
www.exmouthshantymen.com.
NEW Friday 2 June 2023 7.30pm -
One Night in Dublin - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ (map)
The Wild Murphys will set up Murphy’s Pub at Exmouth Pavilion, guaranteeing one
glorious night of high-energy Irish Music and more than a little bit of Irish
Craic.
Full details
www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion.
NEW Sunday 12
February 2023 7.30pm - Spirit of the Dance - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade,
Exmouth EX8 2AZ (map)
21 fabulous years as one of the most successful dance shows ever and now, their
new spine tingling anniversary show is touring the world. The blockbuster hit
show is Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy. One of the most exciting
dance shows ever, this high octane extravaganza takes dance to the next level,
in an explosive fusion of heart pounding Irish Dance combined with dance styles
from round the world. Scottish, Flamenco, Latin, Salsa, Street Dance, Hip Hop,
Techno Can Can and American Tap are all set to the same dynamic rhythms. This
spectacular show takes you round the globe.
Full details
www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion.
NEW Friday/Saturday
2/3 December 2022 7.30pm - Show of Hands - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade,
Exmouth EX8 2AZ (map)
Final two nights of the Autumn Tour in which for the first time in five years,
folk supergroup Show of Hands are once more sharing the stage with double bass
player and singer, Miranda Sykes. Their opening set will see them perform as
soloists and in the second set the trio will play a host of their award winning
festival favourites plus one or two hitherto unheard surprises. Full details
www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion/book-now/show-of-hands-with-miranda-sykes.
NEW
Saturday 19 November
2022 6.30pm - The Exmouth Shanty Men -
Holy Ghost Church Hall, Raddenstile La, Exmouth EX8 2JH
Performing their popular ‘Tall Ships and Tavern Tales’ stage show. Tickets £15
to include 2-course sausage supper. BYO drinks. Last date to book is Friday 14
November. Full details
www.holyghostexmouth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/22.10.2022.pdf (page
4).
NEW
Friday 20 October
2023 - Trafalgar Night at the
Bicton Inn, 5 Bicton Street, Exmouth EX8 2RU
(map)
An evening of shanties, songs, poetry and music.
NEW
Thursday 17 March
2022 8pm - St Patrick's Night - Bicton Inn, 5
Bicton Street, Exmouth EX8 2RU
(map)
Continuing an afternoon of celebrations, in the Railway Club, The Park
and the Strand...the party continues from 8pm. Musicians, singers and
enthusiastic audiences welcome.
NEW
Thursday 24 February
2022 8pm - Folk and Acoustic Night - Bicton Inn,
5 Bicton Street, Exmouth EX8 2RU
(map)
An evening of song, music and fine ale. Led by Jeff Lewis.
NEW
Saturday 2 February 2019 7.30pm - Velvet &
Stone: Sound Mind Sessions - St. John in the Wilderness, St John's Road, Exmouth
EX8 5EG
Sound Mind Sessions is a venture providing spine-tingling original live acoustic
music in beautiful Devon venues, while raising awareness and funds for Mental
Health issues in the creative industries. Show headlined by stunning alt-folk
group Velvet & Stone whose brand of contemporary folk combines wide-open
soundscapes with catchy pop hooks and great songs, and has been described as
“haunting” by BBC Radio 2, and “superb” by BBC Introducing. Led by the ethereal
combination of Lara’s vocals, and Kathryn’s violin;Velvet & Stone’s music draws
upon personal stories, melancholy tales and rugged landscapes, taking their
audiences on an unforgettable journey through stunning melodies and soundscapes
to foot-stomping folk-rock.. Support: two brilliant and unique acts, Georgia
Omarah and Ben Morgan-Brown. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/455337.
Folk on the Moor - Another change of venue!
The Moorland Hotel in Wotter has a good-sized function room that is completely
separate from the bar. We therefore won't be troubled by the type of intrusive
noise that has forced us to make this move. There's a large car park, with great
views, and direct access to the function room or bar. We could see no prospect
of the situation improving at The Exchange and we operated at The Moorland very
happily from 2000 to 2007, only moving then as the hotel was to be sold.
www.moorfolk.co.uk
NEW
Sunday 28 January 2024 7.45pm
- Geoff Lakeman & Rob Murch - Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Local musical supreo, Geoff once again showcasing
his mastery of the duet concertina, his mellow voice and great sense of humour.
Rob Murch is a member of the Dartmoor Pixie Band and an outstanding banjo
player. They combine brilliantly in a mix of English and Irish folk, Americana
and Ragtime. For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW
Sunday 14 January 2024 7.45pm
- Detta Kenzie - Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
A big hit on the Wimborne Festival main stage,
Teignmouth-based Detta impresses with her beautiful, haunting voice and suberb
vocal control. Accompanied sensitively on guitar by Brock Perry, she sings
self-penned songs of her lover of Dartmoor, the natural world, and reworkings of
ancient Celtic music. For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW
Sunday 17 December 2023
- Christmas Party - Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Everyone welcome. Why not come and join us? More
details to follow.
24 & 31 December - Closed for Christmas.
NEW
Sunday 10 December 2023 7.45pm
- Jigantics - Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Descriped as the "Cajun-kissed folk rockery", The Jigantics provide the perfect
way to finish our 2023 guest programme. They are one of the liveliest bands on
the scene, with foot-tapping vocals, harmonies and instrumention - guitar, bass,
ukelele, squeezebox, harmonica, mandolin and percussion. For reservations please
contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
Early booking strongly advised
NEW
Sunday 26 November 2023 7.45pm
-
Gerry Colvin - Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
A supremely entertaining act, underpinned by
Gerry's ability to write deeply moving songs and to involve his audience with
his warmth and humour. Add to that an infectious, zany presentation style and
strong musical support, so if you've got November blues, we guarantee you'll
leave Gerry's gig uplifted!
For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
Early booking strongly advised
NEW
Sunday 12 November 2023 7.45pm
-
Jez Lowe - Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
As well as being an author of 3 novels, Jez is an immensely prolific songwriter
of the highest quality and was a major contributor to the BBC radio ballads. He
has a gentle, mellow voice and fine technique on guitar and cittern. His songs
are performed by the likes of Bob Fox, The Unthanks and Fairport Convention. For
reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
Limited tickets remaining
NEW Saturday 25
September 2021 7.30pm - Silvington & Ben Campbell - Sparkwell Village Hall,
Sparkwell, Plymouth PL7 5DD
CD Launch Concert. Come along and hear what Tricia, John and Ben have been
working on during lockdown. 2 CDs of brand new material. Free entry (pass the
hat to pay for hall). BYO drinks. To reserve tickets contact John
johnfconnor@aol.com or Ben
benguitar1@hotmail.co.uk. There
may also be an additional surprise guest!
Note for Gmail users:
Please note that Gmail may well put the Harberton Folk circulars in your
Promotions inbox folder, rather than your Primary folder, if you see these
separately. Gmail may also 'clip' long emails, such as my circulars, and you
might need to select the 'View entire message' option to do just that.
Slightly more distant venue:
Occasionally I'll list events outside my normal coverage area if these are
perhaps the only West Country dates on a tour by a particular artist, so this
week's venue is the Plough Arts Centre in Gt. Torrington which has
upcoming The Unthanks on 27/4 and Lunasa on 18/5, the first of which is listed
on
www.theploughartscentre.org.uk, while the latter is not yet
Thursday 28 February 2013 - Steve Knightley -
Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington
Box office 01805 624624.
www.theploughartscentre.org.uk
Events at Halsway Manor, Somerset
(national centre for the folk arts)
11-13 May - A celebration of Song, Steam & Stories of the Quantocks
Taffy Thomas Tim Laycock, Barbara and Tom Brown and the Hotwells Howlers.
25-27 May - Halsway Manor, Somerset - John Kirkpatrick’s British Button Box
Workshop Weekend.
Details
www.halswaymanor.co.uk/courses-and-events.htm.
11-13 May 2012 - Halsway Manor, Somerset - A
celebration of Song, Steam & Stories of the Quantocks
Taffy Thomas Tim Laycock, Barbara and Tom Brown and the Hotwells Howlers.
Details
www.halswaymanor.co.uk/courses-and-events.htm (national centre for the folk
arts).
NEW Saturday 12
November 2022 7.30pm - Ceilidh / Barn Dance with Worts ‘N All - Village Hall,
Woodcourt Rd, Harbertonford, Totnes TQ9 7TY
Band FB page:
www.facebook.com/groups/209800689619782. Adults £10, accompanied children
U16 free. Tickets on the door. Raffle. Bar and light refreshments available.
Proceeds to support the Village Hall.
NEW
Sunday 18 November 2018 7-9pm - LOSt COYOTES -
Church House Inn, Harberton, Totnes TQ9 7SF
Devon-based band LOSt COYOTES play songs about the American south,
traditional celtic tunes from Ireland and Scotland, cajun songs from Louisiana,
and a sprinkling of songs from Latin America. With acoustic instruments -
fiddle, cittern, accordion, and percussion and the odd howl - this is
atmospheric music to evoke a mood, or lively music to get up and dance. Free
entry.
Info: 07557 002622. Sunday night is pizza night at
the Church House Inn.
www.lostcoyotes.co.uk/home-page
NEW
Friday 7 October 2016 - Tinpickle Sessions -
Tinpickle and Rhum, Haytor, Dartmoor TQ13 9XT
Very friendly folk and acoustic tune and song session. Steady and sure from 7pm.
New to seesions? Why not give us a try? From 8.30pm anything goes!
www.tinpickleandrhum.com.
NEW
Saturday 8 October 2022 6pm - Barn Dance/Ceilidh in a Real Barn - Beechleigh
Farm, Furzeleigh Lane, Hennock, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9LU
Band (from 6.30pm): Spinach for Norman. Bar, burgers, hot dogs and cakes
will be available. Proceeds support Hennock Community Primary School PTFA.
Limited tickets: Adult £8 adv (£10 door); 12-17 £3 adv (£4 door); U12 free adv
(£2 door). Full details
www.pta-events.co.uk/hennock/#.YzNf-HbMLIU.
NEW Saturday 6 October 2018 6pm -
Barn Dance in a Real Barn - West Hele Barn. Hennock, near Bovey Tracey TQ13 9PP
With Piping Hot ceilidh band and caller. Adult £5, accompanied children
free. For more information and tickets please contact Alison Wonnacott on 01626
833266 / 07899 654666 or email alison[at]frostfarm.co.uk. Fun evening for all
ages. BBQ, bar, draw,rRefreshments. Proceeds to Hennock Primary School.
NEW
Friday 11 November 2022 7.15pm - Carrie Tree and Kusni Bear - Hillyfield nr
Harbourneford
An intimate night with two exceptional musicians in a traditional timber
framed barn out in the woods. A slice of magic and warmth to brighten these
winter nights. Singer-songwriter Carrie Tree offers songs with an honesty and
devoted love for this earth; Kusñi Bear is a musician and medicine man,
channelling powerful songs connected to the magik of this land, and traditions
from South America. Bar and nibbles through the night: Booking essential! Full
details
www.wegottickets.com/event/560258.
NEW
Friday 30 September 2022 - Martha Tilston - Hillyfield nr Harbourneford
Martha Tilston is launching her Autumn Tour with her full band - they've
toured the globe and we are blessed to host them by a crackling fire hidden in
the woods. “She has probably the purest voice I have heard and at times it
sent shivers up and down my spine” BBC. A gig like no other... Enjoy a beautiful
night in a traditional timber-framed barn nestled in a secluded wooded valley.
Exquisite performances, Fine Wine, Local Ale.... Good People... DJ / Silent
Disco & Star-gazing by the fire. Strictly by pre-booked ticket. Limited tickets
available. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/535310.
NEW Saturday
6 April 2019 - Greg Hancock’s Songwriters Circle
- Holbeton Village Hall, Brent Hill, Holbeton PL8 1LW
Part of Greg Hancock’s ’The State Of My Hair’
album tour: three Devon singer-songwriters in one evening. Holbeton’s own Steve
Jenner brings a wide range of influences from jazz, classical and pop/rock and
writes melodic songs that catch revealing details of human experience both
personal and general. Katie Whitehouse is a major mover and shaker in the music
scene in Devon and beyond - she is an artist manager, a choir leader, a composer
and arranger and also a fine singer-songwriter in her own right. Her subtle and
inventive songs are poetic and resonant and deeply moving. Greg Hancock is a
widely admired guitarist, singer and songwriter who takes an oblique look at the
human condition in the modern world. He can switch from comedy to tragedy in a
moment. Through stories and portraits he reveals the uniqueness of individual
experience, but also the commonality of all life and emotion. Tickets
www.wegottickets.com/event/460548 or call 07447
745871.
NEW
Friday 30 June 2023 7.30pm - Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll - Holcombe Burnell
Church, Longdown, Exeter EX6 7RZ (map)
An evening of traditional English music and song. All proceeds go towards the
Church Bell tower restoration fund. Tickets £15 from Mike 01392 811593 or Sue
01392 811816. The map link above shows the precise location of the church;
this map link
www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=285886&Y=91564&A=Y&Z=126 shows Longdown in a wider
context, just a couple of miles west of Exeter.
NEW
Friday 28 April 2023 7.30pm - An evening of Dartmoor tales and traditional
songs - Holcombe Burnell
Church, Longdown, Exeter EX6 7RZ (map)
With Bill Murray & 'Titch' Scott; Adrian & Lucy Wynn. Tickets £12.50 from Mike
01392 811593 or Sue 01392 811816. In aid of Holcombe Burnell Bell Fund. Raffle
and refreshments. The map link above shows the precise location of the church;
this map link
www.streetmap.co.uk/map?X=285886&Y=91564&A=Y&Z=126 shows Longdown in a wider
context, just a couple of miles west of Exeter.
NEW
Friday 18 October 2019 7.30pm - Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll - Holcombe Burnell
Church, Longdown EX6 7RZ
Tickets £10, child free, including refreshments, from 01392 811246 or 01392
811816.
www.englishfiddle.com.
Coming later at
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
Full details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
8/12
Seth Lakeman; 2022: 11/3
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman; 23/4
Noble Jacks
Wednesday 15 March 2023 7.30pm The Beehive Folk Café. Perform or listen in the Beehive bar. Free entry. The Beehive Honiton www.beehivehoniton.co.uk 01404 384050.
NEW Saturday 15
June 2024 7.30pm - The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican -
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
British comedy folk and parody band from Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Formed in
2006, they claim to be the hardest working comedy band in the UK, having played
over 1250 shows throughout the UK. Full details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk. (plenty of tickets appear to
be sold already)
NEW Thursday 14
December 2023 7.30pm - St Agnes Fountain -
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
Christmas, as they say, starts with St. Agnes Fountain. Presenting carols
with a curve. Full details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
NEW Thursday 23
November 2023 8pm -
Mikey Kenney
-
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
Mikey Kenney is an original. A passionate and well-respected advocate for
traditional music – a brilliant Liverpool-style fiddler drawing primarily on his
native North West English and Irish heritage – but grounded in a present-day,
urban reality.
Full details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
NEW Thursday 16
November 2023 8pm -
Track Dogs
-
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
Made up of two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American, the band came
together in 2011 to create their unique brand of acoustic music - a veritable 4
x 4 of voices and instruments identified by the fusion of styles which include
Folk, Latino, Americana and Bluegrass.The band has a striking line-up of 4-part
harmonies, acoustic guitar, ukulele and bass alongside cajón and trumpet with a
bit of banjo and mandolin thrown in for good measure!
Full details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
NEW Friday 10
November 2023 7.30pm - The Trials of Cato
-
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
BBC Radio 2's award winning trio fly the flag of folk music, paying clear homage
to the tradition whilst twisting old bones into something modern, with stomping
tunes and captivating stories. On the night the band shall be supported by Annie
Dressner.
Full details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
NEW Wednesday 8
November 2023 7.30pm -
Show of Hands, Full Circle, Part I
-
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
After 30 remarkable years on the road, Show of Hands perform their final tour
with Miranda Sykes. Full Circle Part I is the celebration of a much-loved
collaboration with Miranda which started 20 years ago on the summer festival
circuit in 2004. The show will follow what has become a traditional format for
the trio gigs; Set One will feature Phil, Steve and Miranda each performing
three solo songs, while Set Two brings together the harmonies and musical
collaborations that fans know and love. This is the last chance to see the full
trio perform on this UK tour which starts here with a warm-up and ends with a
trio of dates at Exmouth Pavilions.
NEW Friday 20
October 2023 7.30pm - Fairport Convention -
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
Fairport have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, with 2022
being their 55th anniversary! During that time the band that launched British
folk rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same -
Fairport’s passion for performance. The band features founding member Simon
Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar, Ric Sanders on violin and
Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin bouzouki and vocals.
Full details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
NEW Thursday 5
October 2023 7.30pm -
The Haar
-
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
The Haar introduces 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 circuit: Cormac Byrne (BBC Folk Award/Show of
Hands/Seth Lakeman), Adam Summerhayes, and Murray Grainger (both of the FATEA
award-winning Ciderhouse Rebellion). This is music that is not afraid to
transcend borders - whilst recognisably born of the traditional music that all
members have grown up with. The Haar are unapologetic in pushing the boundaries
to create a unique and compelling sound.
Full details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 23
September 2023
7.30pm - The Rheingans Sisters -
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
The Rheingans Sisters make playful, powerful and richly connecting music that is
wholly contemporary while deeply anchored in folk traditions. The award-winning
multi-instrumentalists, composers and folk scholars are nominated for 'Best
Duo/Group' at 2019 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Full details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
NEW Thursday 15
December 2022 7.30pm - St Agnes Fountain -
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
Since their first get together, to record the eponymous St Agnes Fountain album
in 2001, the quartet; David Hughes, Fairport Convention's Chris Leslie and multi
award winning duo Chris While and Julie Matthews, have brought musical invention
and laughter to the star-dust atmosphere of the season. In 2020, David decided
to leave the band to concentrate on solo pursuits and whilst his presence will
be missed, Chris, Chris and Julie will be keeping the Christmas Aggie spirit
alive and touring as a trio celebrating 20 years together with a tour of the new
material and reworking those old Aggie classics in what will be a new chapter in
the unstoppable force of St Agnes Fountain. Full
details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
??? bi-monthly 'Beehive Folk Café
The Beehive Folk Café - Bi-monthly at Beehive Arts Centre,
Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Free, mostly acoustic session of folk, blues and roots hosted by folk singer
Sue King. Everyone welcome to come along to perform or have a drink and listen
to some very talented local musicians.
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk. Tel: 01404 384050. Next date: Wednesday 15
March 2023 7.30pm .
NEW Saturday 31 August 2019 8pm -
An Evening with Jim Causley - Doug's Shed, Splatthayes, Buckerell, nr Honiton
EX14 3ER
Tickets £10 adv from David Wayne 01404 850637,
david.wayne@care4free.net. BYO
drinks and glasses.
NEW
Friday 12 October 2018 7.30pm - Alaw - Sheldon
Village Hall, Church Lane, Honiton EX14 4QU
Described by Songlines magazine as a “Welsh supergroup”, Alaw is three leading
musicians who bring a wealth of experience to a shared passion – the traditional
music of Wales. Whether unearthing rare gems or reimagining a well-loved melody,
they treat their music with a deftness and sensitivity that is thoroughly
absorbing. Combined with powerful song writing and original tunes, this makes
for a musical experience that will stay with the listener long after the concert
has ended. More details
http://villagesinaction.co.uk/events/alaw.
NEW
Friday 15 July 2022 7.30pm - Ninebarrow - St John The Baptist Church,
Walkhampton Road, Horrabridge PL20 7RF
Ninebarrow are a 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. Nominated in the 2017 BBC Radio 2
Folk Awards for Best Emerging Artist and most recently picking up Best Duo in
the Folking.com awards 2019, their latest album, ‘A Pocket Full of Acorns’
(released in March 2021) was released to wide-spread critical acclaim including
coverage on BBC1’s Countryfile and BBC Radio 4’s ‘Front Row’. Full details
www.ninebarrow.co.uk/horrabridge.
NEW Saturday 14
July 2023 6-11pm - Barn Dance with Red Shed - West Town Farm, Ide, Exeter EX2 9TG
organicARTS Fundraiser. Join us for an evening full of food, drink, dance and
music. All proceeds go towards our charitable projects, such as the running of
community events, our community garden group project, and the upkeep of our site
for all to enjoy. 6pm Barn and Bar open. Food served (veggy chili, included in
price). Fireside stories and creativity in the Community Garden. 7.30pm dance
starts. Book online here:
https://fixr.co/event/organicarts-barn-dance-fundraiser-2023. Adult £15;
child £5; U3 free. Email
info@organicarts.org.uk if you have any questions or you can’t afford a full
price ticket but would still like to come.
NEW
Saturday 15 June 2019 8pm -Edgelarks
Album Launch Party! - West Town Farm, Ide, Exeter EX2 9TG
Join Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin to launch their new album, Feather, with a
party at beautiful West Town Farm. In April 2018, Edgelarks retreated to a
remote cottage in Ulpha, western Cumbria. They breathed in the mountain view,
banked up the fire, and took their instruments out of their cases. Then they sat
down, and wrote. Tired of the navel-gazing tendencies of sad song writing, and
the terrible events frequently depicted in the folk ballad tradition, they
decided to turn their attention to an oft overlooked but vital facet of our
lives: hope. Swiftly, a set of songs and tunes emerged. Stories of wonder from
the natural world; tales of rejoicing and long lost returns; and simple
thanksgiving for their own surroundings and place in the landscape. Informed by
world rhythms, British folk roots, and the duo's penchant for making as much
noise as possible with only two people, the album is an upbeat celebration, an
incitement to hope. Full details
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/exeter/west-town-farm/edgelarks-album-launch-party.
NEW Sunday
17 September 2023 8pm - Daphne’s Flight -
Village Hall, Silver Street, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot TQ12 5SB (map)
Daphne’s Flight was created 25 years ago by five of the leading singer
songwriters of their generation - Chris While, Julie Matthews, Melanie Harrold,
Helen Watson and Christine Collister. Described as one of the most exciting
vocal groups to emerge on the acoustic music scene, their energy on stage is
matched only by their collective talents, Daphne’s Flight are unrivalled and sit
firmly in a class of their own as singers, musicians and writers. Miranda Sykes on vocals and double bass
now replaces Christine Collister.
www.daphnesflight.co.uk.
For tickets (£21), please email Sarah Tobin on
sarah.tobin@plymouth.ac.uk. Doors 7.30pm. Bar.
NEW
Saturday 26 November 2022 8pm - The Exmouth Shanty Men
- Village Hall, Silver Street, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot TQ12 5SB (map)
Tickets £8 from
trevorashford321@gmail.com or 07860 134154. All profits go to Ipplepen
Scouts’ trip to South Korea. The girls will be providing the food on the
evening. Bar, Raffle and Food are cash only.
NEW
Saturday 20 November 2021 8pm - Exmouth Shanty Men
- Ipplepen Village Hall, Newton Abbot TQ12 5SB (map)
A concert fundraiser for Ipplepen Church. Let's hope the Lord does not take
offence at our sometimes bawdy songs of the sea! Doors 7.15pm. For ticket
information contact the local organiser: Licensed bar with very reasonably
priced beer, cider and wine. Tickets £8 from
trevorashford321@gmail.com.
NEW
Sunday 19 September 2021 7.30pm - Miranda Sykes & Hannah Martin
- Ipplepen Village Hall, Newton Abbot TQ12 5SB (map)
Debut Tour - A new collaboration from two of the UK's finest folk singers.
Although both artists have worked for many years within the folk world, neither
felt they had dedicated enough time to purely traditional material. Discovering
a magical alchemy in singing together, the pair formed a duo and plan to tour
for the first time in September 2021. For tickets (£15), please email Sarah
Tobin on sarah.tobin@plymouth.ac.uk.
NEW Friday 2
February 2024 7.30pm - Paul Jones & Dave Kelly - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road,
Ivybridge PL21 0SZ
(map)
The Blues Band are retiring from touring - but their two lead vocalists will
continue with their acoustic duo concerts Ruggedly durable and timeless, the
Blues is perhaps more popular today than it has ever been. Young musicians still
cut their teeth on its enticing, 12-bar appeal, but its real rewards, true
virtuosity, poise and knowledge, only come with age. Founder members of The
Blues Band, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly’s tangled and colourful roots go way back
into the true undergrowth of the tradition. As well as their own original
material, they not only know and perform the work of the greats, ranging from
Howling’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker through to Sonny Boy Williamson - they actually
played alongside them, and enjoyed their friendship. If you’re a true Blues fan,
everything you need is here. Full details
www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.
NEW Friday 15
December 2023 7.30pm - St Agnes Fountain - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road,
Ivybridge PL21 0SZ
(map)
Christmas, as they say, starts with St. Agnes Fountain: Chris While, Julie
Matthews and Chris Leslie. Carols with a curve. ‘The Aggie’s’ latest album,
Night Of A Million Stars was released in time for the December 2021 tour with 9
brand new songs from the band. Although the albums accompany the putting up of a
thousand Christmas trees throughout Britain and around the globe as their
reputation reaches further afield, it is, without question, their magical live
performances that have endeared them to an ever-growing audience. Full
details
www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 23
September 2023 7.30pm -
Phil Beer
- The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road,
Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the west country’s award-winning
acoustic duo, Show of Hands. With a professional career of over 36 years, Phil
has a great deal of material to draw on for his solo appearances, which are an
eclectic mix of traditional tunes, covers of Springsteen or The Hollies,
together with his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries. All are
songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil
Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to an almost personal
audience. Full details
www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.
NEW
Thursday 21 December 2023 9pm - Live music
featuring The Penguins - The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge
TQ7 1DY
details tba
NEW
Tuesday 28 November 2023 8pm - "Every Folkin’
Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Gavin Osborn, a brilliantly accomplished singer-songwriter with
touchingly quirky lyrics, accompanied by John Hare. Full details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.
Burger night: 5-8.30pm.
NEW
Tuesday 21 November 2023 8pm - "Every Folkin’
Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Eleanor Jacobs, a unique sound best described 'New English
Country’. Full details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.
Burger night: 5-8.30pm.
NEW
Tuesday 14 November 2023 8pm - "Every Folkin’
Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Open Mic Night featuring Ben Carr (all standards welcome). Full details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.
Burger night: 5-8.30pm.
NEW
Tuesday 7 November 2023 8pm - "Every Folkin’
Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Our Atlantic Roots, a fusing of poetic and beautifully
authentic lyrics with incredibly tight harmonies. Full details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.
Burger night: 5-8.30pm.
NEW
Friday 3 November 2023 9pm - Live music
featuring The Busketeers - The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge
TQ7 1DY
A unique sound blending genres from all over the musical spectrum. Full details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.
Evening menu: 5-8.30pm.
NEW
Tuesday 24 October 2023 8pm - "Every Folkin’
Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Willow Hill, recently named as Rolling Stone’s “Band to Watch”; who
have cemented themselves as one of Nashville’s most unique sensations. Full
details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.
Evening menu: 5-8.30pm.
NEW Friday 17
March 2023 7.30pm - Kingsbridge Live Music: Anthony John Clarke - Regal Club, Church
Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DD
Celebrate St Patrick's Night in the company of genial Irish singer-siongwriter
Anthony John Clarke. In support - Silvington, with their new album "Shadows on
the Sand". Tickets £10 adv, £12 door. Bookings: John 07939 411985.
NEW Saturday 23
December 2023 7.30pm - Jim Causley & Sally Sedgman - Endecott House, High
Street, Chagford TQ13 8AY
Details
www.jimcausley.co.uk/product/chagford-23-dec.
NEW
Thursday 21 December 2023
7.30pm -
Jim Causley & Sally Sedgman - The Great Hall, Dartington Estate, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
Award-winning folk-singer and songwriter, Jim Causley and acclaimed after dinner
speaker and entertainer, Sally Sedgman team up to present this festive Devonian
double bill.
Full details
www.dartington.org/event/jim-causley.
NEW
Tuesday 19 December 2023
7.30pm - Jim Causley & Sally Sedgman - St Nicholas Priory, The Mint,
Exeter EX4 3BL
Chaos at Christmas: Sally Sedgman will perform her ‘Chaos at Christmas’, or
to give it its fuller title: “The Chaos Theory of Life after Christmas!” an
hilarious guide to putting the festive season into perspective that everyone in
the family will relate to! Join Jim Causley in celebrating the Christmas season
as he entertains you with lesser known West Country carols, medieval and secular
carols from around the British Isles, his own settings of moving Christmas poems
by his relative, the late Cornish poet Charles Causley as well a gurt dollop of
festive fun with songs of over-indulgence and even a spot of panto too! Details
https://nicholaspriory.com/events/causley_christmas_23.
NEW
Sunday 29 October 2023
7.30pm - Jim Causley’s Allhallowtide! - St Nicholas Priory, The Mint,
Exeter EX4 3BL
Folk singer Jim Causley (BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards) and folklorist Mark Norman
(The Folklore Podcast) bring you a seasonal evening of spooky Devonshire
folklore and song that will make you tingle with delight on this most memorable
night! See
www.jimcausley.co.uk.
NEW
Thursday 22 December 2022
7.30pm - A Causley Christmas - Gidleigh Village Hall, Dartmoor
TQ13 8HR
A concert of Devon songs with a Christmas twist
with Jim Causley. Tickets £12 (incl. mulled
wine and mince pies) on the door or from
www.jimcausley.co.uk.
NEW
Wednesday 21 December 2022
8.30pm - A Causley Christmas - St Nicholas Priory, The Mint,
Exeter EX4 3BL
A concert of Devon songs with a Christmas twist
with Jim Causley. Tickets £8 from:
www.nicholaspriory.com..
NEW Friday 6
December 2019 - A Causley Christmas - The Heart of Devon, Bow Village Hall, nr
Crediton EX17 6HU (map)
Join Jim Causley in celebrating the Christmas season as he entertains you with
lesser known carols from the West Country and around the British Isles. Jim
takes you for a journey through Christmas past that will be guaranteed to get
you in the festive spirit! 'A natural gift for entertainment’ The Guardian.
Tickets £10. Booking essential. available online
www.wegottickets.com/event/485369 or call 01363 82379.
www.theheartofdevon.co.uk
NEW Sunday 11
February 2024 4.30pm - Peter Knight & John Spiers - Maker with Rame Community
Hall, Fore St., Kingsand, Cornwall PL10 1NS (map)
“An extraordinary collaboration between two musicians at the absolute top of
their game. This is an adventure that takes in musical detours you'd be mad to
ignore” Tradfolk; “A beautiful snapshot of two musicians at the pinnacle of
their craft. Listeners will find themselves lost in something magical; anyone
will struggle to find something as masterful as this for a long, long time”
Bright Young Folk. The exquisite explorations of the liminal space that exists
between traditional and classical music is what makes the music of Peter Knight
and John Spiers so compelling and beguiling, ultimately rendering genres
irrelevant. As a duo, they have developed into the most thrilling exponents of
traditional tunes and songs, repurposing the material as jumping-off points into
the most enchanting exploration. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/598490.
NEW Sunday 27
November 2022 4pm - Gigspanner Trio - Maker with Rame Community
Hall, Fore St., Kingsand, Cornwall PL10 1NS (map)
The 'Farewell For Now Tour'.
Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/555531.
NEW Sunday 20 March
2022 7.30pm - Peter Knight & John Spiers - St Mary's and St Julian's Church,
Maker with Rame,
nr Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1JB
(map)
The pairing of violin and melodeon is not a new one, but in the hands of Knight
and Spiers, Improvisation and invention meet the listener at every turn.
Together they have created a musical document that resonates with history, but
also something that should inspire future generations of musicians to engage
with Britain’s folk dancing heritage, and the beautiful, mysterious tunes that
can be found within that heritage. These uniquely gifted musicians make a
sublime pairing, and create a live performance to be remembered for a long time.
www.peterknight.net/knight-and-spiers. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/530882.
NEW Saturday 13
November 2021 - Gigspanner Trio - Maker with Rame Community Hall,
Fore St., Kingsand, Cornwall PL10 1NS (map)
details tba
www.gigspanner.com/live/2021/11/13/gigspanner-trio-concert-cornwall
Tickets will be available from Mac's Village Store, Kingsand and Millbrook News, Millbrook.
NEW Thursday 13 December 2018 8pm
- Peter Knight & John Spiers - Maker with Rame Community Hall, Fore St.,
Kingsand, Cornwall PL10 1NS (map)
The pairing of violin and melodeon is not a new one, but in the hands of Knight
and Spiers, improvisation and invention meet the listener at every turn. These
uniquely gifted musicians make a sublime pairing, and create a live performance
to be remembered for a long time. “Knight’s playing is a revelation. A world
away from folky fiddling, it’s fully informed by the classical style, all long
sweeping bow strokes and eloquent legato. Yet he never loses the essential folk
heart of the music, tracing a graceful line of his own making” Review of
Cambridge Folk Festival’s ‘City Roots’; “John’s elegant, rhythmic and virtuoso
playing and easy-going folk club banter is a quiet triumph!” Robin Denselow, The
Guardian. Tickets
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peter-knight-and-john-spiers-tickets-48083138963.
Hosted by Millbrook Folk Club.
NEW Sunday
13 May 2018 8pm - Peter Knight's Gigspanner
-
Maker Church, nr Torpoint, Cornwall
(map)
The advent of Gigspanner has introduced a whole new audience to the
extraordinary musicianship of Peter Knight, a violinist whom many consider to be
in a league of his own. The late author Sir Terry Pratchett in praising Peter's
great gift wrote with typical lyricism "Peter Knight can spin the world on his
Bow". Peter is joined by Roger Flack on guitar and Sacha Trochet on percussion,
both powerful and intelligent musicians in their own right. The captivating
nature of their set stems not only from their creative ability and vision, but
the eclectic nature of the material chosen. There are eddies and undercurrents
drawn from a whole palette of influences which engage and enthral audiences to
the closing notes. Ticketing see
www.gigspanner.com/live.html.
Phil Beer is one of the most popular ambassadors for acoustic roots music. A dazzling instrumentalist, he is perhaps best-known as a top-flight fiddle player and plays in the all-star line up "Feast of Fiddles". But his skills don't stop there, he also plays slide, Spanish and tenor guitar, mandocello, viola, mandolin and South American cuatro, not to mention contributing rich vocals. This concert is being organised as a joint venture with the Maker with Rame Community Hall. Box office 01579 347483. Details www.wegottickets.com/event/263723. A 'Liskeard Concert Series' event (www.liskeardconcertseries.btck.co.uk) organised as a joint venture with the MwR Community Hall.
Kingston, Reading Room. Kingston, Kingsbridge
Dolphin Open Mic - John O'Connor
www.facebook.com/dolphinopenmic.connor.1?fref=ts
Session News - South Hams (from John
O'Connor)
The Dolphin Inn Kingston is under new management, and is beginning to flourish
once more as the phoenix rises from the ashes. The new landlord, Craig
Worthington, has decided to keep the open mic sessions going through the summer,
so the next Dolphin Open Mic will be on Friday 1 July 8 pm onwards. 01548 810806
to book a spot, follow Facebook page Dolphin Open Mic.
In other news, - the next Church House Inn (Churchstow) session will be on
Thursday 1 September, as the pub is moving into its busy summer period.
NEW
Wednesday 16 December 2020 - Belshazzar's Feast - Reading Room, Kingston,
Kingsbridge TQ7 4QE (map)
Their final Christmas tour, with seasonal material. £15 adv, £18 door. Support:
Silvington. Call 01548 810806 for full details.
NEW
Saturday 2 May 2020 - Anthony John Clarke - Reading Room, Kingston,
Kingsbridge TQ7 4QE (map)
Call 01548 810806 for full details. £10 adv, £12 door. Support: Silvington.
NEW
Saturday 8 February 2020 7.30pm - Ceilidh with Stargazey Pie - St John
the Baptist Church, Littlehempston, Totnes TQ9 6LY
Caller: Hugh Edwards. £10 to include supper. Call 01803 866133 for details.
Church car park above the church..
NEW
Saturday 7 December 2019 7.45pm - Whinwhistle Hill: Midwinter Concert -
St John the Baptist Church, Grattons Lane, Littlehempston, Totnes TQ9 6LY
Doors 7.30pm. A midwinter celebration of traditional music and song. Ancient
melodies and uplifting lyrics to warm us through the long nights, performed in
the atmospheric setting of Littlehempston's 15th Century village church. Festive
treats, mulled apple juice, tea and coffee will be available during the break.
Combining strong vocals and resonant instrumentation the Whinwhistle Hill
dynamic trio will take you on a winding journey across oceans, along rivers and
over snowy peaks, including some wintery repertoire put together especially for
this concert. Featuring: Louis Bingham (cittern, guitar & voice), Phil Hogg
(piano & voice) and Griselda Sanderson (nyckelharpa, hardanger & fiddle). Adult
£10+, U16 £5+, family 2+2 (U16) £25+, online:
www.wegottickets.com/event/488218. Contact email:
tunelinksouthwest@gmail.com,
phone 01803 864286. Parking outside church.
NEW
Friday 29 March 2019 - Harbottle & Jonas - Tally Ho, Littlehemspton,
Totnes
Their music is always accompanied with a great
story. Together the husband and wife duo combined the rich traditions of folk
music with original and contemporary interpretations through a mix of closely
intertwined vocal harmonies and compelling and authentic musical arrangements.
www.harbottleandjonas.com. 01803 862316,
www.tallyhoinn.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 30 March 2019 - Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll: Concert / Workshop -
Littlehempston Community Space, St John the Baptist Church, Grattons Lane,
Littlehempston, Totnes TQ9 6LY
An acoustic concert with English folk duo Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll, part
of their 'Beautiful Spaces' tour. Tickets £8 adv, £10 door. Nick and Becki will
also be running an instrumental music workshop at Littlehempston from 3-5pm.
Learn a new tune created especially for the workshop. £5 adv, £6 door.
Advance tickets from
www.wegottickets.com/englishfiddle.
Liskeard (incl Carnglaze; Piggery, both at St Neot)
NEW Friday 17 May 2024
7.30pm -
Show of Hands: Full Circle Part II
- The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot,
Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
details tba
www.showofhands.co.uk.
Sold out
Saturday 16 December 2023 -
Mad Dog Mcrea
- The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot,
Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
www.carnglaze.com.
NEW
Sunday 6 August 2023 3pm - Reg Meuross - The Piggery, Hole Farm, St. Neot,
Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 6PD
Reg's work can be described as folk music in the living tradition. He writes
about real people and their lives, delivering his songs on stringed instruments
– primarily a restored 1944 Martin 017 guitar – that are often played in a
fingerpicking style. His subject matter is varied and his repertoire includes
songs about historical characters and events, protest songs, political and
social commentary, love songs, and flights of imagination inspired by personal
experiences. Full details
www.regmeuross.com.
Coming up at...
The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard,
Cornwall (map)
Unique venue in former underground slate workings.
Full details of events:
www.carnglaze.com.
NEW Friday 19 May 2023
8pm - Skerryvore - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
“Skerryvore are a joy to watch and listen to, each band member a consummate
musician and, together, they provide one of the best nights of live music you
are likely to see”. With a mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes and whistles,
alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys,
Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their
6 studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual
musicians bring to the mix – a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana,
with even some jazz in there! Full details
www.carnglaze.com.
NEW Saturday 15
October 2022 7.30pm - Barn Dance with Spinach for Norman - Village Hall, Luppitt,
Honiton EX14 4RT
Food included; sweet shop. Adult £12; child £5. Contact Claire 07709 706112
Proceeds to Upottery Primary School & Pre-school. Details also here
www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159271917474677&set=a.10158909581414677.
NEW
Friday 13 October 2017 8pm - Churchfitters -
Village Hall, Luppitt, Honiton EX14 4RT
Doors 7pm. £12 adv from Steve, 01404 891268 or 07796 021639, £15 door. Bar, with
coffee, tea and snacks also available.
www.churchfitters.com.
www.facebook.com/Luppitt-Events-1589492987990744/timeline
Saturday 12 December 2015 8pm - The Churchfitters Christmas Cracker -
Luppitt Village Hall, nr Honiton
Info Robin 01404 892785 or Steve 01404 891268.
www.facebook.com/Luppitt-Events-1589492987990744/timeline
NEW
Saturday 16 December 2023 7.30pm - The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir -
Lustleigh Village
Hall TQ13 9TA
A hearty selection of Winter and seasonal songs of festivities, feasting and
jollyment! Join us for a rousing celebration of the season with 40+ singers
raring to sing! Presented by Lustleigh Entertainments and Arts Project.
Ticketing details to follow:
www.lustleighvillagehall.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 16 September 2023 7.30pm - Meridianum
Ensemble -
Lustleigh Village
Hall TQ13 9TA
The Lustleigh Arts and Entertainments Project brings you a concert like no
other, with a unique collaboration of players from Portugal, Morocco and the
U.K., inspired by traditions from Iran, Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean to
Scandinavia and beyond. Their instruments include the Persian santur, the
nyckelharpa, oud, hurdy-gurdy, cittern and tambura. You are promised a
cross-cultural feast of musical styles – not to be missed!
Tickets £10 from
ticketsource. More info from Alexa 01647 277498.
NEW
Saturday 22 July 2023 12-1 - Dartmoor Folk Duo Rob Murch & Carl Allerfeldt -
St John's Church, Melrose Terrace, Lustleigh, Newton Abbot TQ13 9TA
Rob Murch ‘the Titan of Twang’ is revered all over the UK folk scene for his
mastery of the banjo. Rob's percussive finger-ballet on the fret-board of his
100 year-old instrument is mesmerising. Forget end-of-the-pier strumming. This
guy is a virtuoso! Carl Allerfeldt ‘a Local Legend’ according to singer Jim
Causley, is a fiddler with a remarkable range, equally at home with irresistible
toe-tapping jigs or haunting melodies. He communicates his sheer love of music
with every note. Free entry but donations to the church fabric fund will be very
welcome. Lunchtime refreshments are available from The Cleave Inn, Primrose
Tearooms and Lustleigh Dairy, all close to the church. Further info from the
Lustleigh Entertainments and Arts Project 01647 277498.
NEW Friday 7 July
2023 7.30pm - Barn Dance with Blue Jewel Ceilidh
Band -
Lustleigh Village
Hall TQ13 9TA
Bookings etc.
www.pta-events.co.uk/lustleighorchardpreschool.
NEW
Saturday 26 August 2023 12-1 - Rosa Rebecka, ‘Alt-Folk, with a Scandi Twist!’
- St John's Church, Melrose Terrace, Lustleigh, Newton Abbot TQ13 9TA
Rosa is a Swedish-American singer-songwriter with influences as disparate as
Joni Mitchell, Medieval Troubadours and Jewish Sacred Music, weaving a very
special tapestry of music and song. Her enchanting voice is self-accompanied by
guitar and singing-bowl, to tell tales of love, loss, healing and hope. ‘A
lyrical, sun-dappled, golden voice, tinged with a hint of steely moonlight.’
(BBC Music). Free entry but donations to the church fabric fund will be very
welcome. Lunchtime refreshments are available from The Cleave Inn, Primrose
Tearooms and Lustleigh Dairy, all close to the church. Further info from the
Lustleigh Entertainments and Arts Project 01647 277498.
NEW
Saturday 22 October 2022 7.30pm - The Dartmoor Concert - Lustleigh Village
Hall TQ13 9TA
Jim Causley, award winning songwriter, musician and proud Devonian, needs no
introduction to Dartmoor audiences. At this concert, celebrating the best of
Dartmoor music and musicians, he’ll be joined by the all-round entertainer, Bill
Murray, Geoff Lakeman, the ‘Concertina Crooner’, and Rob Murch, the celebrated
banjo player. Bar, supported by the Dartmoor Brewery. Tickets £12 available from
Lustleigh Dairy and
www.ticketsource.co.uk (search 'Dartmoor'). Further information from
leap.lustleigh@gmail.com. Presented by the Lustleigh Entertainment and Arts
Project (LEAP).
NEW
Friday 15 October 2021 7.30pm - Narthen - Lustleigh Village Hall TQ13 9TA
Tickets £12 available from:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/lustleigh-entertainment-and-arts-project/t-qdmqxj,
Lustleigh Dairy or 01647 277498. Further info from:
leap.lustleigh@gmail.com.
NEW
Saturday 25 April 2020 7.30pm - Greg Harper - Lustleigh Village Hall, TQ13 9TA
Performing original songs, accompanied by Nigel Ratcliffe (keyboard) & Chris
Denman (bass). "Penetratingly powerful songs, with lyrics that cut hard, wide
and deep" FolkWords, "Great songs" Steve Knightley.
www.gregharpermusic.com.
Warm welcome, candlelit tables, tea & homemade cakes, or BYO. Tickets £10
available from 01363 772769, or in person from Lustleigh Dairy & Post Office.
Fundraiser in aid of Brain Tumour Research.
NEW
Thursday 15 November 2018 7pm - The Churchfitters ~ Folk Unlimited - Nicholls
Hall, Lydford, Okehampton EX20 4BH
The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. A double bass made out of a
motor bike petrol tank. Heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw.
Foot-stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms and
traditional tunes reinvigorated with mesmerising jazz sax! Throw in some
exquisite harmonies, a slew of startlingly original songs and a few jokes that
create instant rapport and you’ve got a high energy show that always leaves
audiences cheering. How do you adequately describe such a musically diverse,
uplifting band? You leave it to Mike Harding, a self-confessed ‘huge, huge fan’.
He calls their music ‘totally brilliant and beautiful’. Details, bookings etc.
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
NEW 25-27 August 2023
8pm - Lyme Folk Weekend concerts -
Marine Theatre, Church St, Lyme
Regis DT7 3QA
Friday 25th: Mad Dog Mcrea; Saturday 26th: Billy Bragg; Sunday 27th: Ninebarrow
& Friends. Full details
www.marinetheatre.com/category/music.
NEW Friday 28 April 2023
8pm - Cara Dillon -
Marine Theatre, Church St, Lyme
Regis DT7 3QA
Cara Dillon occupies an enviable position at the very top of her genre. This
extraordinary Irish singer has been captivating audiences and achieving
exceptional acclaim for over 20 years. She has (according to Mojo magazine)
"Quite possibly the world's most beautiful female voice". Full details
www.marinetheatre.com/category/music.
NEW
Thursday 27 April 2023 8pm -
Knight and Spiers
- Marine Theatre, Church St, Lyme
Regis DT7 3QA
Peter Knight, as part of Steeleye Span’s classic
1970s line-up, helped invent a brand of folk rock that is still influential
today, John Spiers as co-founder of the almighty Bellowhead has had an equally
profound impact on the landscape of traditional music over the last two decades.
Full details
www.marinetheatre.com/category/music.
Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
I've always thought of Lyme Regis being well outside my normal coverage
(loosely defined as "within a 30-mile radius of Totnes as the crow flies" or
"the southern half of Devon), but Google Earth tells me that the town is only
about 39 miles in the former category - and the Marine Theatre is putting on a
great programme of major folk concerts these days, with some of the acts
probably not coming any further west on their tours, so I will give the venue a
listing from time to time. The main one below caught my eye in Steve Cunio's 'Sadfolk'
(www.sadfolk.co.uk)
latest Somerset & Dorset email circular listings as Harberton Folk put on Blazin'
Fiddles at the Ariel Centre in Totnes way back in 2003 and 2005:
One of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups, Blazin’ Fiddles, formed for a
one-off tour of the Scottish Highlands in 1999 are still raising roofs far and
wide well over two decades later.
www.marinetheatre.com/blazin-fiddles
A quick scan of
www.marinetheatre.com/category/music reveals all these goodies too:
Saturday 23 October 2021 - Martin & Eliza Carthy
Saturday 27 November 2021 - The Strawbs
Sunday 19 December 2021 - The Young’uns
Friday 18 February 2022 - Lau
Thursday 10 March 2022 - Chris Wood
Friday 8 April 2022 - Jon Boden & The Remnant Strings
Thursday 19 May 2022 - Martin Simpson & Andy Cutting
Session news
Wednesday 25 October 2023 8pm - Lympstone Folk - Change of venue
We're still meeting on the fourth Wednesday at 8, but the Redwing pub in
Lympstone is now closed and awaiting new owners. We are therefore currently
meeting at the Swan, next to the railway station, until further notice.
NEW Saturday 15
April 2023 7.30pm - The Exmouth Shanty Men - Lympstone Village Hall, School Hill, Lympstone, Exmouth EX8 5JY (map)
Another outing for our "Tall Ships and Tavern Tales" concert (but
remember no two concerts have the same songs!), this time in Lympstone (or North
Exmouth as we Exmothians like to call it....). Full details
www.lympstone-entertainments.net.
NEW
Saturday 5 October 2019 7.30pm - Fake Thackray + Paul Downes - Lympstone Village
Hall, School Hill, Lympstone, Exmouth EX8 5JY
Tickets £12.50 from Demelza on 01395 272243 or at
boxoffice@lympstone-entertainments.net.
NEW
Saturday 25 March 2017 8pm - Steve Knightley
- Parish Church, Church Road, Lympstone EX8 5JU
As the songwriting force behind Show of Hands, Steve needs little introduction.
He has previously won the Best Original Song category in the BBC Radio 2 Folk
Awards and, as part of Show of Hands, the categories of Best Live Act and Best
Duo. Support: popular local group The Exmouth Shanty Men. Tickets £18, £10 U16,
from Lympstone Entertainments Box Office on 01395 272243 (answerphone) or email
at
lympentsboxoffice@gmail.com.
www.lympstoneentertainments.co.uk. Car parking in the village car park, and
it is hoped also the nursery opposite the church. Venue is 10 minutes' walk from
both Lympstone Village Station (Exeter to Exmouth line) and the number 57 bus
stop (service runs between Exeter and Exmouth).
Maggie Duffy (Churston, Galmpton)
NEW Sunday 4 June 2023 - Phil Beer - Galmpton Village Institute Hall,
Greenway Road, Brixham TQ5 0LT (map)
'More Beer in the Afternoon'. Support: Maggie Duffy
& Bob Thomson. Doors 2.30pm. Tickets £14. Bookings contact Maggie on 01803
855961, email scotcraft@msn.com.
Postponed due to unforeseen circumstances
Sunday 24 February 2019 7.30pm - Fake Thackray - Caroline's Kitchen, Churston
Farm Shop, Dartmouth Rd, Brixham TQ5 0LL
(map)
John Watterson returns to us with songs and stories from the late, and much
missed, Jake Thackray. Fear not however, as Jake truly lives on in John as he
lovingly retells the stories and sings the songs.
www.fakethackray.com.
Tickets £10. Lots of free parking. Selection of beverages and snacks available.
Maggie and Bob will be doing a half hour set prior to John taking to the stage.
Contact Maggie Duffy on 01803 855961 / 07770 806083 or email
scotcraft@msn.com.
NEW 27-29 May 2022
- Trad at The Tor: Arranging Traditional Music Course - Leighon House, Manaton,
Newton Abbot, TQ13 9UP
Weekend residential course with tutors Louis Bingham, Tom Oakes and Griselda
Sanderson for intermediate to advanced instrumental musicians who would like to
develop the tools for arranging traditional music for ensemble. Each of the
three tutors will explore different techniques, rotating groups of players to
produce dynamic arrangements of traditional music from Scandinavia, Brittany,
Ireland and beyond. Set in a beautiful location a stone's throw from Hound Tor,
this is a weekend of oral learning. Participants will be expected to learn
quickly by ear and memorise with the aid of a recording device. Camping is free,
and chef-prepared meals are included in the price. For more information email
gris_sanderson@hotmail.com; More
details:
www.wegottickets.com/event/542951.
NEW
Thursday 5 July 2018 7.30pm - Sarah McQuaid - Parish Hall, The Green, Manaton,
nr Bovey Tracey TQ13 9UJ
Sarah's second visit to Manaton. Recently honoured
with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ards International Guitar Festival in
Northern Ireland, Sarah’s also drawn critical praise for her voice (which has
been variously likened to malt whiskey and melted chocolate) and her engaging
rapport with audiences: “One voice, one guitar, and the wondrous reminder of the
magic of music. Sarah has the gift.” – The Huffington Post. Music etc.
www.sarahmcquaid.com.
Tickets £8. Call to reserve: Jenny 01647 221600 or Rie 01647 221671.
NEW Saturday
16 Match 2024 7.30pm - Barron Brady - Marldon Christmas Tree Farm, Totnes Rd,
Marldon, Paignton TQ3 1RR
details tba
Support: Time & Tide. Free parking. A Folk Plus Promotions
(www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063679143279) presentation.
NEW Saturday
16 December 2023 7.30pm - The ContraBand - Marldon Christmas Tree Farm, Totnes Rd,
Marldon, Paignton TQ3 1RR
details tba
Support: tba / One Accord. Free parking. A Folk Plus Promotions
(www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063679143279) presentation.
UPDATED
Saturday 30
September 2023 7.30pm - Jackie Oates Trio - Marldon Christmas Tree Farm, Totnes Rd,
Marldon, Paignton TQ3 1RR
Line up: Jackie Oates (voice, fiddle), Mike Cosgrave (guitar, piano accordion),
John Parker (double bass). Jackie is an outstanding English folk musician and
song-writer. Winner of two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. ‘One of folk’s brightest
talents. Oates’s vocals are light but mellifluous’ The Guardian. ‘Always
enchanting, captivating and spiced with surprises.’ Folking.com. ‘Assured and
enthralling’ Folk Radio UK. Free parking. Cafe/bar open. Tickets and further
information from Paul Woodhouse on 07894 961010 or email
p.woodhouse47@sky.com.
www.facebook.com/folkplus2. A Folk Plus Promotions
(www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063679143279) presentation.
NEW Saturday 11
March 2023 7.30pm - Folk Plus Concert: Si Barron - Marldon Christmas Tree Farm, Totnes Rd,
Marldon, Paignton TQ3 1RR
Support by Time & Tide. Free parking. Refreshments available. Full ticketing
details
www.facebook.com/folkplus2.
NEW Saturday 17
December 2022 7.30pm - Folk Plus Concert - Marldon Christmas Tree Farm, Totnes
Rd, Marldon, Paignton TQ3 1RR
An evening of festive music with Maggie Duffy & Bob Thomson, The Cornelius
Family. Chris & Paul Woodhouse.
NEW Saturday 24
September 2022 7.30pm - Folk Plus Concert - Marldon Christmas Tree Farm, Totnes
Rd, Marldon, Paignton TQ3 1RR
Featuring The ContraBand back to headline and entertain us with their unique
blend of vocal harmonies and original arrangements of great songs. 5 musicians,
each with a great deal to offer, bring their wide experiences and different
styles together to make a wonderful performance. Since their last showing with
us, they have gone on to wow audiences in clubs, private events and on the stage
of Brixham Theatre. Support: Jules Jones. Tickets £10 (60+ U16 £8.50, if
purchased in advance). Buy or book adv from 07894 961010 or email:
p.woodhouse47@sky.com. Bar. Raffle.
Profits/proceeds will be donated to the tremendously important and effective
local Seal Project Charity.
Folk Plus Acoustic Music Club - Ye Olde Smokey House, Vicarage Rd, Marldon,
Paignton TQ3 1NN (map)
Our extremely popular Folk Plus Acoustic Music club meets at 7pm on the 3rd
Friday of the month, the next 2 sessions being:
Fridays 18 February and 18 March.
We operate a book in advance system, with the number of players and audience
limited, to help make planning the evenings easier and safer. We are taking
bookings for February and March - by email, Facebook Messenger or phone to 07894
961010. The bar in our room is open for our private use and we follow the pub's
Covid safety rules strictly, which means masks must be worn on arrival and when
moving through the building.
Paul & Chris Woodhouse
NEW Friday 18
February 2022 7.30pm - Folk Plus Acoustic Music Club - Ye Olde
Smokey House, Vicarage Rd, Marldon, Paignton TQ3 1NN
(map)
Regular 3rd Friday meetings. We operate a book in advance system, with the
number of players and audience limited, to help make planning the evenings
easier and safer. We are taking bookings by email
p.woodhouse47@sky.com, Facebook Messenger or phone to 07894 961010. The bar
in our room is open for our private use and we follow the pub's Covid safety
rules strictly, which means masks must be worn on arrival and when moving
through the building. See
www.facebook.com/folkplus2 for
all 2022 dates.
NEW
Saturday 18 September 2021 7pm - The Country Diary in Song with Broomdasher
- St Peter’s Church, Meavy
A musical celebration of Edith Holden’s Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady
with traditional folk songs of the day. The Diary was a worldwide phenomenon
when published in 1977, with Edith’s beautiful paintings and words creating an
exhilarating journey through the seasons. Full details etc.
www.meavy.org.uk/events.htm.
NEW
Friday 20 September 2019 8pm - Geoff Lakeman & Rob Murch - Parish
Hall, Meavy PL20 6PJ
The “ Titan of Twang “ and the “ Concertina Crooner” team up in a dynamic
new duo. Geoff has a rich, melodic voice and teases English and Irish folk,
Americana and jazz songs out of his rare vintage Crane duet concertina. Rob
brings the “ wow factor” to the banjo, with his unique, punchy fingerstyle
playing. Both live on Dartmoor, so it was inevitable they’d gang-up musically.
Expect self-written and West Country songs, rattling folk tunes and
foot-stomping ragtime and cakewalk riffs. Rob’s percussive finger-ballet up and
down the fret board of his 100 year-old instrument is mesmerising. He’s revered
throughout the UK for his long-time work with the renowned Dartmoor Pixie Band
and The Watch trio. The duo’s relaxed yet sparkling stage presence together is
bubbling with the “feel -good” factor. £10. Licensed bar. Full details etc.
www.meavy.org.uk/events.htm.
NEW
Friday 26 January 2018 7.30pm - Tamar - Royal Oak Inn, Meavy PL20 6PJ
Multi-instrumental folk and roots duo Oliver Wheeldon and Barney Kenny from
Devon. Tamar's music covers folk, bluegrass, traditional.
www.facebook.com/tamarband. £8.
Licensed bar.
www.meavy.org.uk/events.htm.
NEW
Saturday 11 December 2021 7.30pm - Flats and Sharps - Membury Village Hall,
nr Axminster EX13 7AF
Four-piece bluegrass outfit from Penzance. Delivering energetic, enthusiastic
and spirited music to audiences all around the world. Their shows include a wide
variety of influences, from a fresh and modern outlook on foot-stomping
Bluegrass material through to their powerful and well-crafted original songs,
with beautiful moments everywhere in between. Their music perfectly blends
strong harmonies and stonking solo, and their incredible stage presence will
have you dancing, laughing and singing all evening. Full details
www.villagesinaction.co.uk/event-listings.
NEW
Friday 17 March 2017 8pm - Jon Heslop - Milton Abbot Folk Club,
Milton Abbot Village Hall PL19 0PA (map)
£5 entry. MA's Folk Club, midway between Launceston and Tavistock (01822
870247). Club meets every 3rd Friday.
NEW
Saturday 29 April 2023 - Millbrook Folk Club: Harbottle & Jonas -
Village Hall, The Parade, Millbrook PL10 1AX
See
www.facebook.com/MillbrookFolkClub.
NEW
Saturday 18 April 2020 7.30pm - Millbrook Folk Club: Harbottle & Jonas -
Village Hall, The Parade, Millbrook PL10 1AX
details tba
NEW
Saturday 1 February 2020 7.30pm - Millbrook Folk Club: Louis Bingham & Griselda
Sanderson - Village Hall, The Parade, Millbrook PL10 1AX
Master tunesmiths from the premier division of folk musicians in an intimate
setting.
www.facebook.com/events/851791971942257.
NEW
Saturday 19 October 2019 7.30pm - Millbrook Folk Club: Edgelarks - Village Hall,
The Parade, Millbrook PL10 1AX
One of the UK's finest acoustic music acts, Edgelarks are Phillip Henry and
Hannah Martin: multi-instrumentalists and songsmiths. Details
http://tiny.cc/izojcz.
NEW Saturday 3 November 2018 -
Lucy Farrell - Village Hall, The Parade, Millbrook, Cornwall PL10 1AX
A Millbrook Folk Club Event - all welcome. Doors 7.30pm.
Multi-instrumentalist and singer Lucy is a 2017 BBC R2 folk award winner, a
member of the highly acclaimed Furrow Collective, a member of Eliza Carthy's
Wayward Band and Her early work collaborating with Jonny Kierney brought her to
immediate public attention when they were invited to be the regular opening act
for the Unthanks. Lucy is now embarking on a solo career alongside her highly
critically acclaimed collaborations offering audiences her exquisite renditions
of traditional ballads and quietly moving original songs. Tickets £8 online:
www.facebook.com/events/293643941237896/?ti=ia or email
millbrookfolk@gmail.com.
NEW Friday
1 December 2023 - Johnny Coppin - Milverton Music, Victoria Rooms, Fore St,
Milverton, Taunton TA4 1JU
25th anniversary tour of All On A Winter's Night. Johnny is joined by Dik
Cadbury (ex Decameron) and Paul Burgess (ex John Kirkpatrick band) in a feast of
traditional carols and new songs, together with stories and folklore. Prize quiz
and a superb buffet. What a great way to start the Christmas season. Details
www.milvertonmusic.co.uk/page11.html.
NEW Friday
20 October 2023 - Clive Carroll - Milverton Music, Victoria Rooms, Fore St,
Milverton, Taunton TA4 1JU
With special guest Dariush Kanani. Clive last played here in 2016. This time he
plays the music of John Renbourn. It promises to be a very special concert.
Clive is regarded as the most accomplished finger stylist in the world today.
www.milvertonmusic.co.uk.
NEW Friday 16
June 2023 - Brooks Williams with Aaron Catlow - Milverton Music, Victoria Rooms, Fore St,
Milverton, Taunton TA4 1JU
We welcome back Brooks Williams to Milverton, this time with Aaron Catlow They
bring soaring Trans-Atlantic melodies & bluesy-folk brilliance to the
time-honoured guitar and fiddle tradition. These two are masters of their
respective instruments.
www.milvertonmusic.co.uk.
NEW Friday 21
April 2023 - Phil Beer - Milverton Music, Victoria Rooms, Fore St,
Milverton, Taunton TA4 1JU
Alongside some Show of Hands classics, Phil will deliver his signature
interpretation of much-loved folk and rock songs alongside a wealth of brand-new
material and the odd laugh thrown in for good measure.
www.milvertonmusic.co.uk.
Milverton Music Club - Victoria Rooms, Fore St, Milverton, Taunton TA4 1JU
Outside our normal coverage area really, but anyway...
Monthly open mic sessions on the First Friday - seats must currently be booked
in advance: email
milvertonmusicclub@gmail.com.
See
www.milvertonmusic.co.uk for details of these future guest nights
NEW Friday 17
February 2023 - The Stonegallows - Milverton Music, Victoria Rooms, Fore St,
Milverton, Taunton TA4 1JU
A final World tour for this Wiltshire super group. Over the years they have
played at major Folk Festivals, clubs and concerts and supported bands
including: - The Strawbs, Steeleye Span, Gallagher & Lyle etc. This promises to
be a memorable evening of good old folk entertainment.
www.milvertonmusic.co.uk.
NEW Friday 22
October 2022 - Daoiri Farrell - Milverton Music, Victoria Rooms, Fore St,
Milverton, Taunton TA4 1JU
A first time at the club for this outstanding musician and singer from Ireland.
We booked him on the spot when we saw him in 2018 and we're still really looking
forward to seeing him again four years later!
www.milvertonmusic.co.uk.
NEW Friday 17 June
2022 - Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman - Milverton Music, Victoria Rooms, Fore
St, Milverton, Taunton TA4 1JU
We welcome back this very popular, multi award-winning husband and wife duo who
exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary
music. They last played for us back in 2017 and we are really looking forward to
hearing them again.
www.milvertonmusic.co.uk.
NEW Friday 3 June
2022 - Special Jubilee Concert - Milverton Music, Victoria Rooms, Fore St,
Milverton, Taunton TA4 1JU
The Silver Street Band guest singers & musicians play a Jubilee concert. All
ticket money at £5 to the Ukraine appeal. Doors 7.30pm. BYO drinks and food.
www.milvertonmusic.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 2 December
2023 7.30pm -
The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir
- Memorial Hall, Back Street, Modbury PL21 0RF
A hearty selection of Winter and seasonal songs of festivities, feasting and
jollyment! Join us for a rousing celebration of the season with 40+ singers
raring to sing!
Tickets from
ticketsoource.
NEW Sunday 8
September 2019 7.30pm - Phil Beer - Memorial Hall, Back Street, Modbury PL21 0RF
Phil Beer hardly needs any introduction, suffice to say it will be a great
evening's entertainment and you'll be supporting a very worthwhile cause:
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
www.hearingdogs.org.uk.
Information and tickets £15 are available from John Bower,
johnbower@btinternet.com, 07711
814718, or by collection from Pickles Hardware Store, Modbury, or send a cheque
and sae to John Bower, Low Mead, Traine Paddock, Modbury PL21 0RH.
NEW
Saturday 8 October 2022 7.30pm - Reg Meuross - St Andrew’s Church,
Greenhill, Moretonhampstead TQ13 8NN
The line up - Reg Meuross (guitar, vocals, banjo);
Jali Fily Cissokho (kora); Jaz Gayle (vocals); Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne
(concertina, vocals). The show - is a narrated song cycle - written by Reg, and
arranged collaboratively - unfolding the history of England (in particular the
SW)’s involvement in the Transatlantic slave trade. With extensive evidence of
the slave trade across the South-West of England, and a real need for the
stories to be uncovered, Reg Meuross has written a powerful set of songs ‘Stolen
From God’, with narration to tell the challenging and often harrowing tales of
England's past. Full details
www.regmeuross.com/event/stolen-from-god-moretonhampstead-church.
NEW
Friday 6 May 2022 7pm - Jim Causley with Bill Murray - St Andrew’s Church,
Greenhill, Moretonhampstead TQ13 8NN
Songs of Dartmoor. A fund-raising event for Moreton Archives. See
www.moretonhampstead.org.uk.
NEW Sunday 23 June 2019 - Moreton
Music Day - Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor (various venues)
details tba Annual multi-genre free music event of over 20 years standing...
www.facebook.com/MoretonMusicDay.
12.30pm: Short set from Dartmoor Folk Choir Lost Sound Chorus
NEW Thursday 9 May 2019 7.30pm -
John Doyle - St Andrew’s Church,
Greenhill, Moretonhampstead TQ13 8NN
‘One of the World’s best acoustic guitarists’ (Wall Street Journal). John Doyle
is one of the biggest names in Irish music - a position confirmed when he was
asked to perform for President Obama on St Patrick’s Day 2009. A founding member
of the highly acclaimed super group Solas, he has subsequently played with
dozens of greats including Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Linda Thompson and
Kate Rusby. Since 2001 he has released three solo albums and has appeared on
albums by the Transatlantic Sessions artists among others. Entrance £10 in
advance or £12 on the door. Available from
www.eventbrite.co.uk and
Moretonhampstead Information Centre.
www.johndoylemusic.com.
NEW Monday 10 September 2018 - Kevin Burke - The
Horse, 7 George St, Moretonhampstead TQ13 8PG
Kevin Burke is an Irish master fiddler considered one of the finest living Irish
fiddlers. For nearly four decades he has been at the forefront of Irish
traditional music and Celtic music, performing and recording with the seminal
groups The Bothy Band, Patrick Street, and the Celtic Fiddle Festival.
Sunday 9 September 4.00-6.30pm - Workshop with Kevin Burke. Limited
places. Cost £45. Further information from
marikatylerclark@gmail.com. Venue: Moretonhampstead Parish Hall, Fore Street
TQ13 8LL.
NEW Saturday 14 July 2018 7.30pm - Dartmoor folk
choir - The Lost Sound,
Parish Hall, 12 Fore Street,
Moretonhampstead, Devon TQ13 8LL (map)
The a cappela choir's summer season continues. 'In this heart' is a beautiful
collection of songs of love, joy and bravery from England, Appalachia, Haiti and
more. TLS will be ending their tour at Sidmouth Folk week on Sunday Aug 5th in
the Manor Garden pavilion theatre. With a newly expanded choir, a strong,
natural and powerful sound, they are earning a well deserved reputation for
exciting singing. " Best choir in the region" Phil Beer. Tickets £8.50 via
www.thelostsound.co.uk,
email info@thelostsound.co.uk or at
the Newsagents Moretonhampstead - A Moreton Music Day fundraiser.
NEW Wednesday 6 June 2018 7.30pm - Nancy Kerr -
St Andrew's Church, Greenhill, Moretonhampstead TQ13 8NN
Music in Moretonhampstead
www.musicinmoretonhampstead.com are delighted
that Nancy will be performing for us in the medieval St Andrew’s Church with its
amazing acoustics. Nancy is one of the most celebrated folk musicians of her
generation and BBC's Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2015. Tickets £13.50
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nancy-kerr-tickets-44792705187?aff=es2,
Moretonhampstead Information Centre, or on the door if any remaining.
NEW Sunday 19 June 2016
Noon-midnight - Moreton Music Day - Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor (various venues)
Annual multi-genre free music event of over 20 years standing featuring nearly
50 bands/choirs/performers over 12 hours in the Horse (2 stages), Parish Church
and Central Cafe. Folk performers include Jacob Riddall (BBC2 young folk
musician award finalist), Demalebysse and Daisyhouse (Transatlantic
collaboration), Greg Hancock, Mudskippers, Alex Kumar, Tony Bayliss (of Jiggery
Pipery), Phoenix Ceilidh Band. Around these are some truly outstanding young
performers, choirs, including the 80 strong Big Noise Chorus, and some of
Devon’s hardest working bands of all genres. A fabulous day of music and a
veritable ‘musos’ get together! All ages welcome including the very young. Free
entry - fundraising on behalf of MS society. Full programme etc.
www.facebook.com/MoretonMusicDay.
NEW
Sunday 16 July 2023
3pm - Mother's Ruin -
Ye Olde Cider Bar, 99 East Street, Newton Abbot
TQ12 2LD
Upbeat traditional and modern folk rock.
NEW Friday 29 March 2019 - Charity Barn Dance -
Buckland Athletic Football Club, Kingskerswell Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 5JU
Donations to Mind. Open to all, children welcome. Tickets £10 (to include
ploughmans + pudding) available from Becky 07809 260544 or Liam 07597 365991.
Cash bar. Doors 7pm.
NEW Friday 17 November 2017 7.30pm - Joglaresa -
The Courtenay Centre, Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 2QA
5 vocalists with medieval folk instruments. Full details
www.nadsa.co.uk/joglaresa-137-p.asp.
NEW Sunday 10
March 2024 7.30pm -
Show of Hands: Full Circle Part II
- Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres
EX5 5BW
After 30 years of non-stop touring, fans across the nation are in for a treat as
Steve Knightley and Phil Beer return to where it all began, in village halls,
folk clubs, small arts centres, and community venues. This gig promises to be a
true celebration of their dedication to their roots, their music, and the
communities that have supported them. Steve and Phil will then be taking a
well-deserved break. They plan to pursue solo projects, explore new creative
horizons, and recharge their artistic batteries. This marks the end of an era,
but it also heralds exciting new beginnings for two of the folk world’s best
loved musicians, Show of Hands. Tickets £28 (no concs) from Nicola 01392 851985
or Pete exeterfolkclub@outlook.com and 01392 210983. Unreserved seating. Cash
bar & raffle.
www.showofhands.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 14
October 2023 7.30pm - Crockern – Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres
EX5 5BW
Folk Music of Dartmoor. A reimagining of the old, the weird and the nearly
forgotten songs and tunes from around the Moor. Performed by ‘Crockern’ and
featuring Tim Jones (fROOTS Editors Choice album of the year 2016) on voice,
guitar and synth, Jayne Boswell (Banned from the Moor, Beltane Border Morris) on
fiddle, Fin Twomey (Banned from the Moor) on keys and cello and Em Marshall (shortlisted
FATEA best debut album 2017) on voice and assorted other instruments. This is a
joint event with Villages in Action, as part of ‘From Devon with Love’. Tickets
£10, from
www.villagesinaction.co.uk/performances or from Nicola 01392 851985. Cash
bar & raffle.
NEW
Saturday 1 April 2023
7.30pm - Phil Beer - Newton St Cyres Parish Hall,
West Town Rd, Exeter EX5 5BW
(Between Exeter & Crediton).
Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the west country’s award-winning
acoustic duo, Show of Hands. With a professional career of over 36 years, Phil
has a great deal of material to draw on for his solo appearances, which are an
eclectic mix of traditional tunes, covers of Springsteen or The Hollies,
together with his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries. All are
songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil
Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to an almost personal
audience.
For tickets
please contact 01392 851985, or online
https://bandsintown.com/e/103942389.
NEW Saturday 1 October 2022
7.30pm – Guy Somerfield and Reefs of Moonshine – Newton St Cyres Parish Hall,
West Town, Exeter EX5 5BW
Local Exmouth singer-songwriting musicians who perform as solo artists, as a duo
and all 3 together, bringing a wide range of music including folk, country, soul
and covers of well-known artists. They also perform their own original music and
are skilled guitarists and vocalists. This will be an enjoyable evening, with
talented local musicians, that you do not want to miss! Tickets £15 (to include
a pasty in the interval) are available from Nicola 01392 851985. Bar & Raffle.
NEW
Sunday 16 July 2023 - Okey Music Day - various
venues, Okehampton
Multi-genre day of music at multiple venues. See
www.okeymusicday.co.uk and
www.facebook.com/okeymusicday
for full details.
NEW
Tuesday 6 June 2023 10.30am-4.30pm - Folk
Education Development Day - Church Hall, Market Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HN
The EFDSS Folk Education Network and Wren Music are presenting a day of
information sharing, networking and discussion. Join us for our free
professional development day for anyone involved or interested in folk arts in
education, heritage and participation settings. Through a range of
presentations, practical workshops, discussions and networking, we'll be
considering the dynamic and ever-evolving connection between people and folk
arts. For ages 16+. (Refreshments & networking from 10am) Tickets: Free (must be
booked in advance). For full details and a booking link see
www.efdss.org/learning/practitioners/folk-education-network.
NEW
Thursday 2 February 2023 7pm - Flute Cake - Charter Hall, Market St, Okehampton EX20 1AA
Experience the unique sound of the flute with Flute Cake. This trio of
professional flautists will take you on a musical journey, performing their own
arrangements of well-known tunes - from musical medleys to Mozart overtures and
traditional folk to contemporary mommissions. Hear the stunning beauty of the
string quartet with the novelty of the flute, brought to life with the dulcet
tones of the bass flute and the playful whistle of the piccolo. No matter what
your taste in music, Flute Cake have something for everyone. Full details
www.villagesinaction.co.uk/events/flute-cake.
NEW
21-25 October 2019 - Baring-Gould Song School - Okehampton
Dedicated to local folk song collector Revd Sabine Baring-Gould the annual Folk
Song School gives you time out to concentrate on your own singing: your voice,
your performance, your repertoire. The regular tutors from the Wren team are
Sarah Owen, Marilyn Tucker and Paul Wilson and they will be joined by Tim van
Eyken (photo inset). Tim is folk singer/actor (War Horse) and he is an advocate
for the Linklater Voice technique, an actor’s approach to the natural voice,
which Tim applies to singing.
www.wrenmusic.co.uk/Events-2019.
NEW
25-27 October 2019 - Baring-Gould Folk Weekend - Okehampton
We have an international line-up that includes the singers from Sardinia Sos
Cantores (whose leader Angel Pisanu made a surprise visit this year), Dandari
from Latvia and our friends from Iceland Chris Foster and Bara Grimsdottir. Full
line-up tba.
www.wrenmusic.co.uk/Events-2019
NEW Saturday 15 December 2018 7.30pm - Christmas
Concert - Charter Hall, Market St, Okehampton EX20 1AA
Wren Music presents: seasonal music and songs, with West Devon Folk Choir,
MenSing and Fiddle Orchestra of Devon in concert. Collection.
www.wrenmusic.co.uk.
Coming up at
Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG
(map)
The live music events at Otterton Mill are held
outside under the stars in the courtyard during the summer. Ticket price covers
music only; pre-booking required. Doors 6pm. Food (pre-booking not required)
served 6pm to 7.30pm.
Concert details and online box office
www.otterton-mill.yapsody.com.
Thursday 5 May - Michelle Lewis
Thursday 25 May - The Rigmarollers
Thursday 1 June - Chastity Brown
Thursday 15 June - Edwina Hayes
Friday 30 June - Flats & Sharps
Thursday 13 July - Veronica Sbergia & Max de Bernhardi
Thursday 27 July - Brooks Williams & Aaron Catlow
Thursday 17 August - Ajay Srivastav
Wednesday 30 August - Mississippi Macdonald
Thursday 7 September - Tannahill Weavers
NEW
Thursday 25 May 2023 8pm - The Rigmarollers
- Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9
7HG (map)
The Rigmarollers emerged on the London folk & roots scene around 2019 in
the midst of a new wave of interest in the pre-war music of America. They want
to bring you along for a ride through the vintage sounds of America with deep
Sousaphone Brass grooves, intricate string picking and virtuosic harmonica &
washboard. Their repertoire jumps effortlessly from original songs that feel
like old classics to early Jazz, prohibition Jug Band numbers, rousing Gospel
singalongs and foot-tappin harmonica grooves. Full details
www.otterton-mill.yapsody.com.
NEW
Thursday 1 June 2023 8pm - Chastity Brown
- Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9
7HG (map)
Based in Minnesota, but with roots in Tennessee, Chastity Brown grew up
surrounded by country and soul music. In the full gospel church of her
childhood, she played saxophone and drums and found her singing voice and a
passion for music. Melding folk, roots and soul music with topical lyrics, her
music seems especially timely. Full details
www.otterton-mill.yapsody.com.
NEW
Thursday 15 June 2023 8pm - Edwina Hayes
- Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9
7HG (map)
Singer-songwriter whose beautifully written songs and charming stage
presence have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle
Folk-Americana. Full details
www.otterton-mill.yapsody.com.
NEW
Friday 30 June 2023 8pm - Flats & Sharps
- Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9
7HG (map)
Four-piece outfit from Penzance, delivering energetic, enthusiastic and
spirited bluegrass, performing their unique take on this music for over ten
years. Their music includes a wide variety of influences, from a fresh and
modern outlook on foot-stomping bluegrass material through to their powerful and
well-crafted original songs, with beautiful moments everywhere in between. Their
music perfectly blends strong harmonies and stonking solos, their incredible
stage presence and energy create an evening that’ll have you dancing and singing
along in no time. Full details
www.otterton-mill.yapsody.com.
NEW
Thursday 13 July 2023 8pm - Veronica Sbergia & Max de Bernhardi
- Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9
7HG (map)
"When it comes to knowing about Americana these two are right up there!
Country blues, ragtime, vaudeville and even a little old time C&W. Max is a very
accomplished guitarist and a strong vocalist, whilst Veronica plays a mean
washboard, ukulele and possesses a strong vocal styling. Very uplifting music!
So if you get the chance to see this duo in concert, take it!” Mike Vernon. Full
details
www.otterton-mill.yapsody.com.
NEW
Thursday 27 July 2023 8pm - Brooks Williams & Aaron Catlow
- Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9
7HG (map)
British and American folk and roots music. Catlow is a master violinist
and half of Bristol-based duo Hawes & Catlow, he is also the fiddler in UK
festival favourite Sheelanagig. US-born, Brooks Williams is known for both solos
shows and collaborations. In concert, Williams & Catlow mine the depth of both
tunes and songs, from Williams’ back catalogue as well as gems from the British
and American folk tradition. Full details
www.otterton-mill.yapsody.com.
NEW
Thursday 17 August 2023 8pm - Ajay Srivastav
- Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9
7HG (map)
Ajay Srivastav is a critically acclaimed musician and song writer who
reflects the life and lessons learnt as a British born artist of Indian
heritage, with uplifting songs of protest and change. His unique rootsy guitar
style is layered with inflections of sitar and sarod. This ability to merge
scales, and techniques from classical Indian music with slide guitar playing,
are down to his continual search for commonality where there is difference. Full
details
www.otterton-mill.yapsody.com.
NEW
Wednesday 30 August 2023 8pm - Mississippi Macdonald
- Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9
7HG (map)
3 times British Blues Awards nominee from London. Full details
www.otterton-mill.yapsody.com.
NEW
Thursday 7 September 2023 8pm - Tannahill Weavers
- Otterton Mill, nr Budleigh Salterton EX9
7HG (map)
One of Scotland’s premier traditional bands. Now in their 51st year, their
diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical
songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland.
Full details
www.otterton-mill.yapsody.com.
NEW Saturday 3
February 2024 7.30pm - Moscow Drug Club -
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF
(map)
Moscow Drug Club is a curious musical place where certain elements of 1930’s
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. Combining their original
material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits &
Bertolt Brecht, provide an intoxicating & intimate musical experience.
www.moscowdrugclub.com. Full details
www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW
Thursday 30 March 2023 7-9pm - Spring Ceilidh - Palace Avenue Methodist Hall, 27
Palace Ave, Paignton, TQ3 3EQ
Free event - book here:
www.wrenmusic.co.uk/event/spring-ceilidh. Dance away the dark nights and
welcome the Spring Music from Folk Orchestra of Torbay. With performance from
Torbay Folk Choir. The Wren Music team look forward to welcoming you to an
informal Spring Ceilidh to celebrate the changing season. The Folk Orchestra of
Torbay will form the dance band, with complete instruction provided for dancers.
The Torbay Folk Choir will give a short performance during a break in the
dancing. Hot drinks will be available. Donations will be requested in support of
Wren Music's youth group.
NEW Friday
24 March
2023 7.30pm - Christian Garrick & The Budapest Café Orchestra -
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF
(map)
This refreshingly unconventional boutique orchestra play a blistering barrage of
traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia,
Klezmer laments, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czadas and their own unique
re-imaginings of some of the biggest tunes ever written by the classical greats.
The Budapest Café Orchestra, established by British composer and violinist,
Christian Garrick have won legions of fans with their magical and infectious
performances. Full details
www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/shows.
NEW
Friday 6 April 2018 - Special Square Dance - Peter Tavy Village Hall, nr
Tavistock PL19 9NS
With American caller Tony Mates. Live music from some of England’s finest old
time musicians. Tickets £7 adult, £5 OAP/U16. Refreshments available by
donation. Call 01822 810868 or 01822 810243 for more information.
Coming up
at the B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
xxx
www.facebook.com/TheBBar/events
Entry £2 or free with a B-Card.
www.b-bar.co.uk. Tel. 01752
242021.
NEW Saturday 20
January 2024 8pm - Carus Thompson -
Barbican Theatre, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Australian folk songwriter and storyteller returns to the UK to launch not one
but two albums: 2019’s Shakespeare Avenue and 2022’s Neon Folk. Shakespeare
Avenue was recorded in 2019 in Dartmoor, in the South-West of England with
Mercury nominated producer Sean Lakeman. Thompson has opened for Seth Lakeman on
four UK tours across the years and when it comes to embracing folk traditions
you couldn’t ask for a better guide. Seth, his brother Sean, and Sean’s partner
the sublime Kathryn Roberts all feature on Shakespeare Avenue.
Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Thursday 21
December 2023
8pm - Black Friday -
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Special acoustic duo show. All aboard the good ship Black Friday – join her crew
and captain Tom for another stormy crossing of the Celtic sea of folk-punk.
Their music is influenced by their Irish and Cornish roots and their folk
heroes. Catchy original songs and take on folk favourites by the likes of
Flogging Molly and Pogues will keep you dancing all night. Free.
Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
Sold out Sunday 17
December 2023
- Seth Lakeman -
Barbican Theatre, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
In Aid Of Plymouth & Cornwall Cancer Fund.
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Saturday 16
December 2023
9pm - Wild Fenn -
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Wild Fenn (previously known as Engel and the Mountain People) are an Indie/Folk
band based in Devon, UK. Rising and falling harmonies combined with poetic
lyrics paint pictures of summer nights and bygone days. Our songs are heavily
inspired by the natural world and our lyrics aim to convey a subtle urgency to
remember, cherish and protect our wild places. £5.
Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Thursday 14
December 2023
8pm - Russell Sinclair -
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Blues from local guitar wizard.
Free. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Thursday 23
November 2023
8pm - James Dixon -
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Singer, songwriter, guitarist and storyteller, James has strong Folk roots. His
Folk influences are musicians from both sides of the Atlantic including Ralph
McTell, Bert Jansch, Tom Paxton and Pete Seeger. Moving to Exeter, James played
regularly at Philip Henry’s jam night and Topsham Folk Club.
Free. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Thursday 28
September 2023
8pm - Charlie Limm -
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Bristol based musician, composer and actor who writes original folk songs with
ethereal vocals, guitar and flute, drawing influence from the female folk
artists of the 70s. “A beauty of a track, earthy, folky, brings nature to the
fore…beautifully delicate vocals. You can feel the folky history embedded in the
track.” Free. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Friday 15
September 2023
9pm - Geoff Lakeman & Rob Murch -
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
The “Titan of Twang “ and the “Concertina Crooner” team up in a dynamic duo.
Geoff Lakeman teases English and Irish
folk, Americana and jazz songs out of his vintage duet concertina. Rob Murch
brings the “ wow factor” to the banjo, with his unique, punchy fingerstyle
playing. Both live on Dartmoor, so it was inevitable they’d gang-up musically.
Expect self-written and West Country songs, rattling folk tunes and
foot-stomping ragtime and cakewalk riffs. £5. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Friday 18
August 2023
9pm - Wild Fenn -
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Wild Fenn (previously known as Engel and the Mountain People) are an Indie/Folk
band based in Devon, UK. Rising and falling harmonies combined with poetic
lyrics paint pictures of summer nights and bygone days. Our songs are heavily
inspired by the natural world and our lyrics aim to convey a subtle urgency to
remember, cherish and protect our wild places. £5, cash or card. Tel. 01752
242021. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Thursday 24
August 2023
8pm - Jess Illingworth -
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Jess Illingworth is a singer songwriter from South East Cornwall who writes
songs in a folk-pop style. Jess’ sound is focused on crystal clear vocals
following catchy melodies, interwoven with creative harmonies and acoustic
guitar drives the overall sound. Jess is influenced by Frank Turner’s
songwriting and ability to tell a story through music as well as the blend of
the folk and pop genres in music by Maisie Peters and Gabrielle Aplin.
Free entry. Tel. 01752
242021. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Friday 18
August 2023
9pm - Wild Fenn -
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Wild Fenn (previously known as Engel and the Mountain People) are an Indie/Folk
band based in Devon, UK. Rising and falling harmonies combined with poetic
lyrics paint pictures of summer nights and bygone days. Our songs are heavily
inspired by the natural world and our lyrics aim to convey a subtle urgency to
remember, cherish and protect our wild places. £5, cash or card. Tel. 01752
242021. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Saturday 29
July 2023 9pm - Chris Murphy & Barney Kenny
-
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Transatlantic Folk Duo Chris Murphy (Los Angeles) and Barney Kenny (UK)
perform an evening of Folk, Bluegrass and Traditional music from both sides of
the Atlantic using Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin and Dobro whilst providing stories
and stage banter along the way! £5, cash or card. Tel. 01752
242021. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Friday 28 July 2023
9pm - Velvet Chameleon
-
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Plymouth based Folk Rock Band founded by Camsell Downing and Emily Dalley.
They have played in a wide range of Plymouth venues, alongside running their own
events and jam sessions. Based on improvisation their music is free flowing as
well as tight and concisely delivered. £5, cash or card. Tel. 01752
242021. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Thursday 27
July 2023 8pm - Daisy Mae
-
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Singers/songwriter and guitarist from Plymouth whose music is a fusion of
acoustic Jazz, Folk, and Pop. Free entry. Tel. 01752
242021. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Saturday 22
July 2023 9pm - Dr Thud's Remedy
-
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
A happy, up for it Plymouth-based 6-piece Irish folk band , driven by
fiddle, mandolin, guitar and vocals. £5, cash or card. Tel. 01752
242021. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Thursday 20
July 2023 8pm - Winter Mountain
-
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
The Winter Mountain sound is a blend of melodic songs, an extraordinarily
soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, reminiscent of a time before digital
recording when the emphasis fell on the importance of live performance and the
essence of the songs. It was the quality of the songs and the power of his
performances that inspired folk star Cara Dillon and her husband/producer Sam
Lakeman to sign Winter Mountain to their label. Free entry.
Tel. 01752
242021. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Saturday 15
July 2023 8pm - Alex Hart & Becca
Langsford -
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Alex & Becca have an impressive musical history, touring with such
legends as Martin Barre and Seth Lakeman. Their own musical endevours are just
as captivating and it’s a absolute treat to have them back at the B-Bar,
performing together again. Expect country, folk and blues as a tight,
harmonising duo. £5, cash or card. Tel. 01752
242021. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Saturday 1
July 2023 9pm - The Countrymen
-
B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
It’s difficult to find a musical genre that would fully describe The
Countrymen but Cornish Folk Rock Harmony is close.
£5, cash or card. Tel. 01752
242021. Full details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW
Thursday 21 July 2022 - The Great Sea
Choir -
Barbican Theatre, Castle Street, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
details tba Plymouth's contemporary a cappella folk choir directed by musicians
Heg Brignall and Julu Irvine (Suthering).
www.thegreatseachoir.co.uk. Full
details
www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW
Saturday 6 April 2024 -
Ian Bruce & Silvington
-
Bickleigh Suite,
Woolwell Community Centre, Darklake
Lane, Roborough, Plymouth PL6 7TR
Contact John Connor 07939 411985.
NEW Wednesday 20
December 2023 7.30pm - Wheelhouse Folk Choir: Winter Songs - St Eustachius
Church, 5A Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AU
Join Tavistock's Wheelhouse Folk Choir for their annual charity winter concert.
After their debut at Sidmouth Folk Festival this summer, the choir have gone
from strength to strength. This season the choir has put together a powerful
selection of songs inspired by winter; from indie-folk, to contemporary to
inspiring arrangements of traditional melodies. With contemporary songs
championing composers Karine Polwart, Alela Diane, Fox and the Bird, Lau, Hannah
James, Kate Young, The Staves and many more. All proceeds to charity. Adv
booking recommended. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/596019.
NEW Saturday 16
December 2023 from 11am (tbc) - The Great Sea Choir with Wheelhouse Folk Choir -
Great Barn, Buckland Abbey, nr Yelverton PL20 6EY
General admission fee or membership
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/buckland-abbey.
NEW Thursday 14
December 2023 7.30pm - The Great Sea Choir: Winter Songs - St Peter's Church,
Wyndham Square, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 5EG
The Choir return for their annual charity winter concert. After a momentous
summer season, including a main stage debut at Falmouth International Sea Shanty
Festival, the choir have gone from strength to strength. This season the choir
has put together a powerful selection of songs inspired by winter; from indie-folk,
to contemporary to inspiring arrangements of traditional melodies. With
contemporary songs championing composers Karine Polwart, Of Monsters and Men,
Lau, The Staves, Asgeir and many more. All proceeds to charity. Adv booking
recommended. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/596038.
NEW Friday 27
October 2023 7.30pm - Halloween Ceilidh with Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band - Stoke
Community Centre, Blockhouse Park Plymouth PL2 1BJ
Following our Summer barn dance tour with The Theatre Royal Plymouth, Join the
band and guests for a public Halloween ceilidh. U16s must be accompanied by an
adult. Licensed bar accepting cash or card. Full details
www.www.wegottickets.com/event/592991.
NEW
Saturday 26 August 2023 8pm - Seth Lakeman -
Quad Theatre, Marjon Arts Centre, Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8BH
Accompanied by Benji Kirkpatrick and Alex Hart.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seth-lakeman-tickets-598514873097.
NEW
Plymouth Theatre Royal is Touring Barn Dances across Devon and Cornwall from
22 July to 11 August
For the very first time, the Theatre Royal is producing and touring barn dances
- fun, family-friendly events featuring the Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band - to the
following locations:
• Launceston Town Hall - Saturday 22 July - 12pm & 6pm
• Sparkwell Village Hall - Tuesday 25 July - 6pm
• Calstock Hall - Thursday 27 July - 6pm
• Tavistock Town Hall - Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 July - 12pm & 6pm
• Pensilva Millennium House - Thursday 3 August - 6pm
• Totnes Civic Hall - Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 August - 12pm & 6pm
• Ivybridge Rugby Club - Friday 11 August - 6pm
Full details, bookings etc.
www.theatreroyal.com/barn-dances-2023.
NEW
Saturday 22 July 2023 12pm & 6pm - Barn Dances with Freedom Fields Ceilidh
Band - Launceston Town Hall
The first of a series of summer touring barn dances produced by Plymouth Theatre
Royal - fun, family-friendly events.
Full details, bookings etc.
www.theatreroyal.com/barn-dances-2023.
NEW
Tuesday 25 July 2023 6pm - Barn Dance with Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band - Sparkwell
Village Hall
Continuing the series of summer touring barn dances produced by Plymouth Theatre
Royal - fun, family-friendly events.
Full details, bookings etc.
www.theatreroyal.com/barn-dances-2023.
NEW
Thursday 27 July 2023 6pm - Barn Dance with Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band -
Calstock Hall
Continuing the series of summer touring barn dances produced by Plymouth Theatre
Royal - fun, family-friendly events.
Full details, bookings etc.
www.theatreroyal.com/barn-dances-2023.
NEW
Sat/Sun 29/30 July 2023 12pm & 6pm - Barn Dances with Freedom Fields Ceilidh
Band - Tavistock Town Hall
Continuing the series of summer touring barn dances produced by Plymouth Theatre
Royal - fun, family-friendly events.
Full details, bookings etc.
www.theatreroyal.com/barn-dances-2023.
NEW
Thursday 3 August 2023 6pm - Barn Dance with Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band - Pensilva
Millennium House
Continuing the series of summer touring barn dances produced by Plymouth Theatre
Royal - fun, family-friendly events.
Full details, bookings etc.
www.theatreroyal.com/barn-dances-2023.
NEW
Sat/Sun 5/6 August 2023 12pm & 6pm - Barn Dances with Freedom Fields Ceilidh
Band - Totnes Civic Hall
Continuing the series of summer touring barn dances produced by Plymouth Theatre
Royal - fun, family-friendly events.
Full details, bookings etc.
www.theatreroyal.com/barn-dances-2023.
NEW
Friday 11 August 2023 6pm - Barn Dance with Freedom Fields Ceilidh Band - Ivybridge
Rugby Club
Last in the series of summer touring barn dances produced by Plymouth Theatre
Royal - fun, family-friendly events.
Full details, bookings etc.
www.theatreroyal.com/barn-dances-2023.
NEW
Saturday 25 February 2023 7pm - Plymouth
Morris' Annual Ceilidh, with
Dartmoor Pixie Band
- Woolwell Community Centre, Darklake
Lane, Roborough, Plymouth PL6 7TR
Band: Black Velvet Ceilidh Duo, Caller: Terry Lane. £8 (payment in advance is
preferred, even if ticket(s) are collected on the door). No pasties included in
the price this year. The venue (new management ~ new rules) is happy to allow
“own food” to be consumed on the premises, but please take away your rubbish so
we can clean up quickly after the last dance. Contact Ray at
raymond.newnham@btinternet.com.
NEW
Thursday 20 October 2022 7.30pm -
Gigspanner Big Band and Raynor Winn: Saltlines -
Quad Theatre, Marjon Arts Centre, Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8BH
Saltlines: A Portrait of the South West Coast Path in Old Songs and New Words.
The Salt Path is Raynor Winn’s Sunday Times best-selling memoir of walking the
South West Coast Path in its entirety…a walk that was an impulsive response to
unexpected circumstances which left her and her husbandhomeless. It has won
global praise for its 'against all odds' uplifting message, and its frank
exploration of the reality of homelessness. The Salt Path is one couple's story,
but such a well-trodden path must hold many more stories of loss, love and the
natural world. Perhaps these stories could be found in the form of traditional
songs and tunes that have been left behind and saved for us due to the diligence
of song collectors such as Cecil Sharp. This seed of an idea has developed into
an exciting collaboration between Raynor Winn and The Gigspanner Big Band, a
collective of some of the most high-profile names on the British folk scene.
Full details
www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/university-events.
NEW
Thursday 29 September 2022 from 7pm -
Flash Jack -
Jolly Jacks, Mayflower Marina, Plymouth
Live music with shanty crew Flash Jack. Details
www.facebook.com/FlashJackuk.
NEW
Thursday 26 May 2022 7.30pm - The Great
Sea Choir -
The Hook & Line, Royal William Yard,
Plymouth
Outdoors. Plymouth's contemporary a cappella folk choir directed by musicians
Heg Brignall and Julu Irvine (Suthering).
www.thegreatseachoir.co.uk.
Plymouth Community Folk Orchestra - Reminder
Tuesday mornings 3, 10, 17, 24 May, 14, 21, 28 June, 5, 12, 19 July - 11am to
12.30pm. £8 per session. Concession available
At Emmanuel Church Hall, Compton Avenue, (corner of Mannamead Road) Plymouth,
PL3 5BZ
Make a big band, make some music, have some fun! All levels of ability welcome.
Play music from Devon and beyond. Develop music skills and learning by ear. Play
in harmony. Scores and sound files provided. The Community Folk Orchestra is
‘open’ - so, there are no auditions and all are welcome to come along.
Participants can join at any time. You will, however, need an acoustic
instrument, some enthusiasm and a willingness to participate! For more
information contact David Faulkner 07967 121985 /
david.eelgrinders@gmail.com.
www.facebook.com/PlymouthCommunityFolkOrchestra.
NEW
Tuesday 2 November 2021 - Seth Lakeman &
Band -
Minster Church of St Andrew, Royal
Parade, Plymouth PL1 2AD
Freedom Fields 15th Anniversary Tour. Details
www.sethlakeman.co.uk.
NEW
16-20 June 2020 -
This Land
-
Theatre Royal, Plymouth
With text by Nick Stimson and songs written and performed by Seth Lakeman.
Theatre Royal Plymouth's first ever international community production. This
Land is an epic theatrical event marking the 400 year anniversary of the
Mayflower’s journey and its impact upon arrival in America. Created and
performed by 120 citizens of Plymouth, UK and 30 members of the Native American
Wampanoag Tribe from Massachusetts, USA, This Land is the story of what happened
then and what it means to us now. Witness the making of history with this unique
and vital piece of theatre, which brings together communities from both sides of
the Atlantic.
www.theatreroyal.com.
NEW
Friday 6 March 2020 8pm -
The Unravelling Wilburys
-
The Plymouth Athenaeum, Derry's Cross, Plymouth PL1 2SW
The Unravelling Wilburys present The Music of Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Bob
Dylan, Tom Petty and Geoff Lynne. Tickets £20. Box office: 01752 267131
(Barbican). Fulldetails, tickets etc.
https://barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-unravelling-wilburys.
NEW
Sunday 1 March 2020 -
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
-
Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Direct from a week-long run in London’s West End, a sold out worldwide tour and
standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!
Featuring huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band.
www.theatreroyal.com.
NEW
Saturday 15 February 2020 - Seth Lakeman -
Minster Church of St Andrew, Royal
Parade, Plymouth PL1 2AD
Seth's new album 'A Pilgrim's Tale', telling the epic tale of the Pilgrim
Fathers on the 400th anniversary of the historic Mayflower voyage, is released
on 7 February 2020 and Seth will be playing songs from the album live in 10
towns and cities associated with the voyage, the last two being Dartmouth and
Plymouth.
www.sethlakeman.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 24
November 7.30 pm - The Lost Sound: Dartmoor Folk Choir - St Emmanuel Church, 1
Compton Ave, Plymouth PL3 5BZ
The Choir start a short winter tour entitled 'Stormy Weather' fresh from
supporting Show of Hands in Plymouth at the Theatre Royal. 'As the rain descends
and the stormy winds are howlin' - come take shelter in the warmth of our songs,
our luxuriant harmonies and the rousing rhythms that mark the passage of time.'
This show is raising funds for the local Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group.
Online ticketing via
www.thelostsound.co.uk or email
info@thelostsound.co.uk.
Plymouth Pavilions www.plymouthpavilions.com
NEW
Saturday 6 April 2024 7pm - Fisherman's Friends
- Plymouth Pavilions
Full details
www.plymouthpavilions.com.
NEW
Saturday 16 March 2024 7pm - Mad Dog Mcrea St Patrick's
- Plymouth Pavilions
Balcony seating and standing. Featuring Flanagan's School of Irish Dance. 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.
Full details
www.plymouthpavilions.com.
NEW
Saturday 19 November 2022 - Bellowhead -
Plymouth Pavilions
Back together for a one-off tour to celebrate Broadside 10th Anniversary. Full
details
www.plymouthpavilions.com.
NEW
Wednesday 24 November 2021 - Levellers -
Plymouth Pavilions
Balcony seating and standing. Levellers are
celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal platinum-selling, album
Levelling The Land with a 17 date UK tour playing the, now classic, album in
full. They will also be playing other hits and songs from their Top 10 album
Peace released in August 2020.
www.plymouthpavilions.com
Plymouth - Stoke Damerel Church
NEW
Thursday 15 December 2022 7.30pm - The Great Sea Choir: Songs for The
Longest Night - Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth PL1 5QL
Join Plymouth's contemporary a cappella folk
choir for their notorious festive winter soiree. The choir will be singing a
selection of songs inspired by winter; from contemporary songwriters including
Johnny Flynn, Spells Songs, Icelandic artist Asgeir and the Decemberists to
original interpretations of traditional folk songs. The choir are known for
their varied and complex arrangements and the high standard of their singing.
Join them for a night of moving, dramatic folk songs to celebrate winter. All
proceeds to charity.
www.thegreatseachoir.co.uk.
www.wegottickets.com/event/559815.
NEW
Friday 10 December 7.30pm 2021 - The Great Sea Choir: Songs for Winter -
Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth PL1 5QL
Join Plymouth’s contemporary folk choir for their long awaited in-person
winter concert. Festive folk songs for the winter season with mulled wine and
mince pies. Full of atmosphere and carefully selected songs to reflect the
season and our current times. This year's diverse and varied set includes a
selection of the finest contemporary folk and traditional music from the UK and
beyond.
www.thegreatseachoir.co.uk.
www.wegottickets.com/event/529168.
NEW
Saturday/Sunday 9/10 October 2021 - ‘A Mayflower Garland 400’ Folk
Weekend - Stoke Damerel Church, Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth PL1 5QL
Celebrating what would have been the 90th birthday of the late Cyril Tawney
and to commemorate Mayflower 400. Artists include Jim Causley, Shep Woolley,
Wren Music, Doc Rowe, Martin Hazell and Jon Stevens, Mad Rush, Bill Murray and
Ben Campbell, Suthering, Plymouth Morris, Fisher’s Footsteps History Walk, choir
workshop and more. Event presented by Plymouth Folk Roots, Wren Music and funded
by Mayflower Community 400 Sparks. See
www.facebook.com/plymouthfolkroots for updates and tickets.
NEW Saturday 13 April 2019 -
Ceilidh with The Lynher Band and Wreckers Border Morris - Stoke Damerel Church,
85 Paradise Road, Plymouth PL1 5QL
Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 The ceilidh is raising funds for this year’s charity
The Shamrock Restoration Appeal. Shamrock is the last working barge on the River
Tamar, and time takes its toll. The evening promises inclusive dancing, great
fun, and entertainment. Bar, but please BYO snacks or food. Phone 01752 815495
or text 07812 834 626 to book your tickets.
NEW Wednesday 20
September 2023 7.45pm - Ian Bruce and Silvington - Chaddlewood Farm Community
Ctr, Glen Road, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2XS
Scottish singer songwriter with a wonderful voice and great guitar style, known
for his own beautifully crafted compositions, his renditions of Robert Burns'
songs and other folk classics, presented with raw emotion and backed up by a
joyful and interactive relationship with his audience. One of the best-known
faces on the Scottish folk scene and a fine ambassador for the genre in Europe
and beyond.
www.ianbrucemusic.com. Support: established local duo 'Silvington' (Tricia
Moore and John Connor). Tickets £10 from Elaine on 07834 439219. (Please ring so
we know numbers).
NEW Saturday 25 January 2020 9pm - The Kit
Hillbillies - Brook Inn, 33 Longbrook Street, Plympton St Maurice,
Plymouth PL7 1NJ
Live bluegrass in a great community pub with an impressive stage set-up - It's
very like a small arts centre, if you've never been there. Support (8pm): Local
musician Liam Ferguson.
www.facebook.com/pg/BrookInnPlympton/events.
www.brookinnplympton.co.uk.
Tel. 01752 297604 for further details.
NEW Monday 18 November 2019 7pm - Julie Felix -
Brook Inn, 33 Longbrook Street, Plympton St Maurice, Plymouth PL7 1NJ
We are absolutely delighted that Julie is returning to The Brook again this year
- it's becoming an annual event now! Julie is an absolute folk legend who has
hosted her own TV show and appeared at venues around the world. She's performed
with a huge list of the great and the good of the music world and has a host of
stories to share. An Evening With Julie Felix costs £20 each and includes a two
course meal prior to the performance. (Trip to the zoo not included!!).
www.facebook.com/pg/BrookInnPlympton/events.
www.brookinnplympton.co.uk.
Tel. 01752 297604 for further details.
NEW Saturday 19 May 2018 7pm - Medieval &
Traditional Folk Concert - St Mary’s Church, Market Road, Plympton PL7 1QW
Musicians Devnent (Steve Tyler, Katy Merchant and Jim Causley) and dancers from
the Age of Chivalry. Devnent are an exhilarating trio comprising international
Medieval musicians Steve Tyler and Katy Merchant with award winning local folk
singer Jim Causley. They’ll be bringing you a delightfully rich evening of song
and instrumental music from Devon, Dartmoor and beyond, with music and song from
Medieval Europe, traditional sources and recently written pieces, performed on
hurdy gurdy, bagpipes and other exotic early traditional instruments. Age of
Chivalry will perform a medley of Medieval dances based on the Festival themes
of War, Health and Enlightenment. This event is part of the Historic Plympton
Festival (14–20 May). Tickets £10. See
https://historyfestival2018.wordpress.com/music-and-performance for booking
details.
NEW
Friday 16 September 2022 7pm - From Devon With Love Festival - Powderham Castle
A scratch performance festival that supports some of the region’s best
talent to test new work in front of a live audience. Lineup includes Družba who
present a variety of music and songs from East Europe; Russia, Ukraine, Romania
and Hungary, with commentary on life and travel in the Soviet Union. The band
hope to promote Druzba, meaning friendship, wherever they go.
www.klezmer-devon.com.
Full details:
https://villagesinaction.co.uk/events/from-devon-with-love-powderham-castle.
NEW
Sunday 19 June 2022 8pm - Chris Murphy - Powderham Castle
Los Angeles based violinist, fiddler and singer/songwriter Chris Murphy is
performing an evening of original folk, blues, and Irish music. Tickets are
available at
www.chrismurphymusic.com,
www.powderham.co.uk/events/view/chris-murphy.
NEW
Thursday 21 October 2021 7.30pm - Chris Murphy - Powderham Castle
Los Angeles based violinist, fiddler and singer/songwriter Chris Murphy
brings his critically acclaimed solo show of original Folk, Blues , Bluegrass,
Gypsy & Irish Violin music to Powderham Castle! Chris combines his love of
traditional music styles with a contemporary songwriters view of the world that
he channels through an extraordinary vocals & violin + stompboard solo
performance of profound depth & cinematic scope. Described as “Haunting &
enchanting! a talented player traveling on the edge“ -Dirty Linen Magazine.
www.chrismurphymusic.com.
www.powderham.co.uk/events/view/chris-murphy
NEW
Saturday 25 November 2023 7pm -
Ceilidh with Fox Among The Chickens - Princetown Community Centre, Tavistock Road PL20 6QE
Caller: Rosie Longhurst. 'Nightingales UK' (a local group providing medical
aid direct to the Ukraine) host 'Dance for Ukraine' - 5 (free) dance workshops
and 2 (ticketed) shindigs in one day: from 10am - line dancing, clog dancing,
Dartmoor Border Morris, kids street dance etc; 2pm Tea Dance with High Tea
(£15); Ceilidh with Ukrainian supper (£18).
Full details
here on Eventbrite.
NEW
Saturday 18 November 2023 7.30pm -
The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir - Princetown Community Centre, Tavistock
Road PL20 6QE
Benefit concert raising money for Princetown Youth Club. Tickets from
ticketsource. A hearty selection of Winter and seasonal songs of
festivities, feasting and jollyment! Join us for a rousing celebration of the
season with 40+ singers raring to sing! Our current single 'Waulking Song' is
also being sold to raise funds for the youth club via our
Bandcamp page.
NEW Saturday 15
July
2023 - Jim Causley - Princetown Library
details tba Songs of Devon
www.jimcausley.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 21
January
2023 - Jim Causley & Mark Norman - Princetown Library
Devonshire folklore evening with Mark Norman. Join award-winning singer
and musician Jim Causley and folklore researcher and author Mark Norman, for ‘An
Evening of Devonshire Custom and Song’, celebrating the traditions and character
of the county. Tickets
www.jimcausley.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 1 October
2022 7.30pm - Ceilidh with Banned from the Moor - Rattery Village Hall,
nr Totnes TQ10 9LD
Presented by South Brent Riding Club. Food van available from 6.30pm offering a
wide range of food from wraps to burgers, including gluten free - and Rattery's
Church House Inn will be providing the bar. All welcome - tickets £16, with any
profits going to local charities. Email
retts0106@gmail.com or call 07894 990307.
NEW
Sunday 13 October
2019 7pm - Son Yambu
- Rattery Village Hall, nr Totnes TQ10 9LD
Son Yambu play authentic ‘Son
Cubano’ or Cuban son – the essential Afro-Cuban music that originated in the
streets of eastern Cuba at the turn of the last century. The root of all salsa
music, Son is a fusion of Spanish and African rhythms. Son Yambu feature a new
generation of mainly Cuban musicians who are passionate about maintaining the
traditions of the genre, continuing the Buena Vista legacy that put Cuban music
back on the map.
Tickets £12 adult, £34 family
(2+2). Call Lisa on 01364
72597
or book online at
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 15 March 2019 7.30pm - Ceilidh - Rattery Village Hall, nr Totnes TQ10
9LD
Caller Jeremy Child; multi-instrumentalist Chris Jewell. Tickets (includes a
pasty) £8 adult, £4 U18, from Tickets from Kay 01364 72475 or Alison 01364
643741. Please BYO drinks.
NEW
7-9 October 2022 - Salcombe Live Festival 2022 - Salcombe
The third Salcombe Live Festival is a weekend of live acoustic, folk, roots
and choral music, jazz and blues, soul, Americana, comedy etc. to be held across
15 venues in the town on Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October 2022.
Over 50 acts will be available to see free of charge including Mr Tea & The
Minions, The Cabarats, Katriona Roberts & Jamie Gilmore, Velvet & Stone, The
Newcranes, Samantics and The Hawkmen. The festival concludes on Sunday 10th
October with Wildwood Kin (+ support) in concert at the Holy Trinity Church.
Tickets (£18.50) on sale now. For further details visit
www.salcombe-live.co.uk.
NEW Friday 9 August 2019 7.30pm -
Summer Concert - Malborough Church, nr Salcombe
With Paul & Adrian, Janet & John, Folk on the Rock and Silvington. Last year's
concert was terrific ... let's do even better this year. Tickets £8 adv
available from Malborough Post Office, £10 door. Enquiries and reservations,
call Marg on 01548 853385 or 07798 665129. Details:
www.shamstrad.co.uk.
PS don’t forget about the
New Mini Folk Fest
Crabstock in Kingsbridge on Saturday 21 September:
www.crab-stock.co.uk.
NEW Friday 24
November 2023 8pm - Second Peter Hamilton Memorial Ceilidh with Red Shed - Sandford
Parish Hall, Crediton EX17 4NA
Caller Pete Langley. Raising funds for Crediton Arts Centre. Tickets (£8+) from
www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre.
NEW Friday 2
December 2022 7.30pm -
Reg Meuross - Lamb Inn, The Square,
Sandford, Crediton EX17 4LW (map)
Reg Meuross is a true modern troubadour, representing contemporary English folk
at its best. He is back at the Lamb in Sandford by popular demand.
Tickets available from The Lamb Inn and Sandford Post office and Stores.
NEW Friday 25
November 2022 8pm - Peter Hamilton Memorial Ceilidh with Red Shed - Sandford
Parish Hall, Crediton EX17 4NA
Tickets £8 from Crediton Arts Centre 01363 773260,
www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre or on the door. Please test for
covid if attending. All proceeds to Crediton Arts Centre.
NEW Saturday 2 December 2023 8pm -
Mad Dog Mcrea -
Gateway Theatre, Fore Street, Seaton EX12 2LE
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.
Support: Man The Lifeboats. Full details
www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Wednesday 16
November 2022 - Gaz Brookfield - White Thorn Inn, Shaugh Prior PL7 5HA
Acoustic, folk, rock musician
www.gazbrookfield.com.
www.facebook.com/whitethorninn.
www.wegottickets.com/event/548572.
NEW Saturday 10 October 2020 - Glymjack - White
Thorn Inn, Shaugh Prior PL7 5HA
A UK folk trio whose Show of Hands-produced current album and stellar live
line-up featuring Radio 2 Folk Award nominee Saul Bailey has seen them emerge as
one of the most exciting live acts on the UK folk scene, bringing the house down
at festivals including Cambridge, Larmer Tree and Folk East in 2019, and wowing
audiences at venues around the UK.
www.glymjack.com.
www.facebook.com/whitethorninn.
NEW
Thursday 9 March 2023 7.30pm - Ninebarrow - St Leonard's Church, Sheepstor,
Yelverton PL20 6PF
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. Full details
www.ninebarrow.couk/sheepstor.
You possibly don’t know that Ninebarrow are playing at St Leonard’s church, Sheepstor, on .Tickets can usually be reserved by contacting Patrick Drennan, drdartmoor[at]doctors.org.uk. This avoids a booking fee. ?? Tickets 01822 853186
NEW Saturday 13 April 2019 7.30pm
- The Drystones - Sheepstor Village Hall PL20 6PF
The Drystones are a young duo making big waves on the UK folk scene. Combining
traditional music’s timeless instrumental union of fiddle and guitar with
technical mastery, an unexpectedly large live sound, it’s no wonder they’ve been
described as ‘indecently talented’ (Mike Harding) and earned themselves a
nomination for the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. Since forming in 2011 to
play at their local folk festival in Priddy, Somerset, they have played
festivals across the country, including Glastonbury and Sidmouth Folk Week, have
supported Seth Lakeman and Steeleye Span, produced two albums and, somehow,
squeezed in their music degrees. Tickets: adult £9, child £7, Family £25. Call
01822 853186 to book.
NEW Friday 6 April 2018 7.30pm -
Adam Bulley & Chas Mackenzie - Sheepstor Village Hall PL20 6PF
Head to West Devon for a fiery, energy-fuelled evening of acoustic music styles
courtesy of guitar duo Adam Bulley & Chas Mackenzie (formerly Wingin' It).
Weaving effortlessly between Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Folk & Pop, this performance
is sure to capture your imagination and remain in your musical memory for many
months to come! Tickets call 01822 853186.
NEW 4-11
August 2023 - Sidmouth Folk Festival
It’s the season of glad tidings! And we are delighted to share the good news
that the 2023 Sidmouth Folk Festival was recently launched and limited Tier 1
tickets are now on sale! Early line-up announcements etc. see
www.sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk and join the
festival mailing list for regular updates.
NEW
Monday 19 June 2023
7.30pm - Crows - Sidmouth Acoustic Folk Club,
Blue Ball Inn, Steven's Cross,
Sidford EX10 9QL
Crows - Pete Harris (guitar), Mick Ryan (vocals),
Paul Downes (guitar, banjo) and Dave Bordeway (fiddle, mandocello)- are a folk
band (Facebook: Crows) who originated in 1977. They feature fine singing from
the English folk tradition together with masterly musicianship. Acoustic open performers nights on the third Monday of each month. See contact
details on
www.devonfolkdirectory.org.
NEW
Monday 20 March 2023
7.30pm - Coracle - Sidmouth Acoustic Folk Club,
Blue Ball Inn, Steven's Cross,
Sidford EX10 9QL
Coracle (Paul Hutchinson, Karen Wimhurst and Anna
Tam,
www.coracleband.co.uk) bring together three artists with vastly different
backgrounds. Paul Hutchinson is a BBC Folk Award Best Live Artist nominee with
Belshazzar’s Feast and a much-feted accordion player. Karen Wimhurst is a
clarinet player influenced by traditional, jazz and contemporary classical
music. Anna Tam adds nykelharpa, viola da gamba, hurdy gurdy and cello alongside
a ‘gin pure’ voice. They have come together through their love of traditional
music cut through with experimentation, boldness, humour and risk. Tickets £12.
Enquiries to Hugh Sutherland 07779 335631
hugh@hughs.plus.com.
Acoustic open performers nights on the third Monday of each month. See contact details on www.devonfolkdirectory.org.
NEW
Monday 19 December 2022
7.30pm - A Causley Christmas - Sidmouth Acoustic Folk Club, The Blue Ball,
Sidford, EX10 9QL
A concert of Devon songs with a Christmas twist
with Jim Causley. Tickets from: janet.strapp [a]
outlook.com..
NEW
Monday 22 June 2020
- An Evening with Jim Causley - 1922 Social Club, Church St, Sidmouth EX10 8LY
possibly not a public event
East Devon Grecians Supporters. More than simply a folk-singer, multi award
winning singer-songwriter and musician Jim Causley is an all-round entertainer
and his ‘Evening with’ concerts give a full night of beautiful singing, moving
ballads, hilarious ditties and everything in between. Drawing equally from
traditional repertoire, modern songs as well as his own compositions and
settings of poems by his relative, the celebrated Cornish poet Charles Causley.
All accompanied on piano and various accordions and served with a gurt dollop of
Westcountry humour, an evening with Jim is an evening not to be missed!
www.jimcausley.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 21 February 2020
7.30pm - Hooper & Mills - Blues Wine Bar, Sidmouth EX10 8LY
An evening of acoustic blues. Contact Andy 01404 758103.
NEW
FOLK CLUB Tuesday
10 December 2019
7.30pm - Sidmouth Acoustic Folk Club -
Sidholme Hotel Lounge, Elysian Fields, Sidmouth EX10 8UJ
First night for this new folk club, meeting every 2nd Tuesday of the month
except August. Entry £2 for all. Ends 10.30-pm. For information or queries,
please call 07850 163241.
NEW
Wednesday 11 September 2019
- An Evening with Jim Causley - Cellar Bar, Kennaway House, Coburg Road,
Sidmouth EX10 8NG
An evening of entertainment with a much respected figure of the contemporary
roots and folk scene. Multi award winning singer-songwriter, musician and proud
Devonian Jim Causley brings his distinctive melodies and toe-tapping tunes to
the Cellar Bar. Tickets £10 from Kennaway House, pop in or call 01395 515551.
Bar. Doors 7.30pm.
NEW
3-7 August 2019 - Sidmouth Fringe Sessions -
Salcombe Regis
Coincides with (but independent of) the long-established Sidmouth Folk Festival.
The Sessions celebrate the very best in emerging acts, breaking artists and
under-the-radar musicians - not just locally but from across the whole UK. The
Fringe has been supported by BBC Introducing (Devon & Cornwall) over recent
years who host the shows. Plus occasional international touring artists. A
fantastic mini festival of live music. An eclectic mix of many genres - and has
included folk/roots, bluegrass, stomp, blues, acoustic, jazzfusion, world and
indie rock/pop - plus everything in-between. Full details
www.sidmouthfringe.co.uk.
NEW
Thursday 9 August 2018 5.30pm - Reg Meuross
- Parish Church, Church Lane, Sidmouth EX10 8LG
With Anna Tanvir. This year he is raising funds for Gateway, for the homeless
and those who are vulnerably housed. Mark Radcliffe described Reg as a
“brilliant singer songwriter and true troubadour with a social conscience,”
writing songs which comment bravely on life as he sees it, bringing wide-ranging
stories, from the ravages of austerity and the injustice of the plight of
refugees to some of most beautifully disarming lyrics ever written, and for this
reason the church and Gateway are very excited to link up with him in this way.
Tickets £10+ adv
www.wegottickets.com/event/441913, £12 door, £5 for Sidmouth Folk Week pass
holders. All profits to Gateway Homelessness Action Group .
NEW
Friday 8 April 2016 7.30pm - Swinging the
Lead - Manor Pavilion Theatre and Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth EX10 8RP
5-man shanty crew hailing from Kent, the resident shanty crew on the Cutty Sark,
have appeared at major maritime festivals including Tall Ships 2014 and 2015 and
Falmouth. Traditional sea shanties combined with songs of the sea are their hall
mark for an entertaining evening Tickets £10 from 01395 514413.
NEW Sunday 8 May 2016 7.30pm - Sidmouth Acoustic
Sessions: Kirsty Bromley Duo - St Teresa’s Hall, Connaught Road, Sidmouth EX10
8TT (map)
[Note that the 'official' postcode, EX10 9HG, for this venue does not appear
to yield the correct location by some distance when entered in Google Maps,
Google Earth, streetmap.co.uk etc. whereas EX10 8TT does. No idea if this
affects satnavs]
with Simon Dumpleton. Kirsty Bromley is a young singer, dancer, teacher and
writer of folk music within the English Tradition. “Kirsty Bromley is a singer
of songs of social justice, traditional songs and songs from the heart. Her
voice is effortless yet stirring, at times ethereal but always earthy and with
strong roots. Musical and beguiling.” Nancy Kerr – BBC2 Folk Singer of the Year
2015. She has a most disarmingly transparent voice, but also the uncanny and
beautiful knack of drawing attention to the song rather than the messenger. Her
debut album ‘Time Ashore’ features original songs as well as carefully curated
folk gems. Licensed bar. Tickets £10 door, £8(+) advance from
www.wegottickets.com/event/355206 or Paragon Books, High St., Sidmouth.
Sidmouth storytell www.janettellsstories.co.uk
NEW Thursday 19 October 2017 7.30pm - Red Rocks
Story Open Mic - Upstairs at the Anchor, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth EX10 8LP
Come tell or read aloud your own work. Slots are 8 mins (about 1600-ish
words.) Storytellers arrive at 7pm, first come, first tell. £3, £2 storytellers.
Contact 07834 194215, email
JanetTells@gmail.com. This event
repeats in 2018: 15 February, 19 April, 21 June.
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 Tuesday 6 December 2016 2-4pm - "FirstTuesday"
Storytelling Cafe - Twyford House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth EX10 8NF
Come tell a story: personal, traditional, made up or family- or just listen to
someone else. Max 10 mins per story, and no reading aloud allowed. Just come and
have fun in a relaxed cosy, supportive setting. £3 to include refreshments.
Details from Janet on 07834 194215. Also runs on January 3.
UPDATED
Friday 24 June 2016
7.30pm - SidMouth StoryNight - Sidmouth Methodist Hall, High Street, Sidmouth
EX10 8LE
Spoken Word of SidMouth StoryNights present Storyteller Shonaleigh Cumbers
telling “The Tower of Bagel”. In medieval Odessa, a humble Jewish baker, Lemuel,
takes in a foundling who holds many secrets. He must tease out the tangled knot
of riddles and track the slow emergence of a recipe for a new kind of savoury
bread roll. Shonaleigh has travelled the world delighting audiences with this
popular mix of story, song, riddle and seeds of wisdom. She is probably the last
Drut’syla, a Jewish tradition of storytelling. Adv tickets £8 available from
Paragon Books, High Street, Sidmouth 01395 514516, or online at
https://billetto.co.uk/spoken-word-of-sidmouth-present-shonaleigh-cumbers,
or door £10. For more details call 07834 194215,
JanetTells@gmail.com.
NEW
Thursday 28
December 2023 7.30pm - Twixt Christmas and
New Year
Céilidh with
The Offshoot Band -
South Brent Village Hall, Station Approach TQ10 9AQ (map)
Chill out and enjoy the music after the Christmas festivities or dance your
(new) socks off. Organised by South Brent Folk
www.southbrentfolk.org.uk. The Offshoot Band (from Spinach for Norman)
comprises Ben van Weede (fiddle); Steve Verge (guitar); Tim Walker (bass);
caller and fiddle player Kip Pratt. Doors 7pm; Raffle; Reel Ale bar. Tickets
(which might make good Christmas presents) £8 from
artworks.
Entry includes one free non-alcoholic spiced berry drink. FFI: contact John on
01364 73117 or email: john@tinavor.co.uk.
NEW Friday 15
December 2023 7.30pm - Geoff Lakeman & Rob Murch - St Petroc`s Church,
12 Wellington Square, South Brent TQ10 9AG
The "Concertina Crooner" and the "Titan of Twang" team up in a dynamic
folk/acoustic duo. Geoff teases English and Irish folk, Americana and jazz songs
out of his vintage duet concertina. Rob brings the wow factor to the banjo, with
his unique,punchy fingerstyle playing. Expect self-written and West Country
songs, rattling folk tunes and foot-stomping ragtime and cakewalk riffs.
Details, tickets etc.
here.
NEW Saturday 18
November 2023 7.30pm - ‘Robert Hard, the Dartmoor song men and their songs’ -
Old School Community Centre, South Brent
An evening with Sam Richards and Martin Scragg who will sing and discuss the
songs of South Brent's Robert Hard, along with those of other Westcountry song
men who sang to the Victorian folk song collector, Rev Sabine Baring-Gould. Tea,
coffee, soft drinks & snacks available. Presented by South Brent Folk. Full
details
www.southbrentfolk.org.uk.
NEW Friday 14 July
2023 7.30pm - 'Tour of the Moor’ Folk Concert - St Petroc’s Church, South Brent
Jim Causley is a folksinger, award winning songwriter, musician, proud
Devonian and all-round entertainer. In
recent years Jim's work has focused on his musical settings of poems by his
relative Charles Causley, penning his own songs and reviving lost gems from his
home county. Bill Murray is a Dartmoor singer, champion of the spoken
word, and elected chair of the Dartmoor Society. He is a consummate performer
and has kept alive the tradition of unaccompanied singing. For over 50 years he
has sought out the voices of people who have knowledge of old songs and
traditions and is a piece of history in its own right. Ben Campbell is Tyneside born and bred, but a resident in Devon for over 40
years. A fine singer and
guitarist, he is a resident at the Folk-on-the-Moor folk club in Wotter. Graham
& Val Lobb have performed individually, as a duo and in various groups,
having met though singing in the mid-sixties during the folk club revival in
Devon and Cornwall.
Soft drinks and snacks available. Tickets available from artworks in South Brent
(email shop@southbrentartworks.co.uk or call 01364 649424): £10 adv, £12 door
(if any left). Organised by South Brent Folk
www.southbrentfolk.org.uk.
NEW Saturday 25
March 2023
7.30pm -
Spring Ceilidh with Spinach for Norman -
South Brent Village Hall, Station Approach TQ10 9AQ (map)
Caller: Pam Hayes. Local ceilidh band, playing British traditional dance music
with lots of familiar jigs, reels and hornpipes (“but we sometimes crowbar a
Romanian Nut-Crushing dance and some American, Breton and Transylvanian flavours
into the mix...”). Dance your cares away - all welcome! Reel Ale bar and nibbles
available. Full details, ticketing etc.
www.southbrentfolk.org.uk. This will be South Brent Folk’s first event since
the pandemic, with a concert at the beginning of July also being considered.
Keep an eye on the website.
NEW Saturday 10
December 2022 5pm - Harbottle & Jonas - St Petroc`s Church, South Brent
A Winter's Evening with Harbottle & Jonas - NB the time of this event is now
5pm. Tickets see
www.harbottleandjonas.com.
NEW Friday 29
October 2021 7.30pm - Reg Meuross and Harbottle & Jonas - St Petroc`s Church,
South Brent
Tickets £10 from
https://bit.ly/SOLDLaunchDevonGig or available from Art Works (cash only).
More information
www.regmeuross.com/events or call/text Katie 07832 200980.
NEW
Saturday 17 October 2020
7.30pm - Autumn Céilidh with
The Mooncoin Ceilidh Band
-
South Brent Village Hall, Station Approach TQ10 9AQ (map)
details tba
www.southbrentfolk.org.uk. One of a number of events organised throughout
the year by South Brent Folk to support folk music in the South Brent area.
NEW
Saturday 4 July 2020 -
9th Annual South Brent Folk Day
With singing; music; dancing; workshops; and concerts in the Old School
Community Centre, and a headline evening concert in the Village Hall
with guests Martin Carthy and Harbottle & Jonas.
The annual Folk Day is one of a number of events organised throughout the year
by South Brent Folk to support folk music in the South Brent area; still to come
are an Autumn Ceilidh with ‘Mooncoin Ceilidh Band on Saturday 17 October 2020
and the Annual ‘Twixt’ Ceilidh on Sunday 27 December 2020 with ‘Buttoned up’.
See:
www.southbrentfolk.org.uk
and Facebook:
www.facebook.com/SouthBrentFolkDay.
NEW
Saturday 25 February 2017 7.30pm - Claude
Bourbon - Village Hall, Herring Street, South Pool, nr Kingsbridge
TQ7 2RP (map)
Claude is a classically trained virtuoso guitarist and a mesmerising performer.
You will find Latin, Spanish, gypsy, jazz, delta blues and mediaeval influences
throughout. Samples, videos etc.
www.claudebourbon.org.
Tickets £15, supper included. Doors open 7pm for supper at 7.30pm; concert
starts 8.30pm. For more info, ring 01548 531979 or email
madelinemarchand1@gmail.com.
Online tickets
www.reverbnation.com/show/17863442.
South Tawton Church House - ??call Andrew on 01837 840519 or 07773 321375. Full details, bookings etc. www.liveandacoustic.co.uk, email andrew@frangleton.co.uk or call 01837 840775.
Feature Venue: Church
House, South Tawton, nr Okehampton EX20 2LQ (map)
Intimate cosy historical venue. Advanced booking highly recommended due to
limited capacity. See
www.liveandacoustic.co.uk for full details.
Concerts between now and the summer:.
NEW Friday 22
March 2024 8pm - Miranda Sykes & Hannah Martin - Church House, South Tawton, nr
Okehampton EX20 2LQ (map)
Miranda Sykes, a renowned singer and bass player, has a 20-year career with
notable collaborations in the folk and roots world. Hannah Martin, known for her
work in the BBC Folk Award-winning duo Edgelarks, is praised for her exceptional
voice and versatility on various instruments. Together, they form a remarkable
musical duo with impressive backgrounds in the folk music scene. Full details
www.thelittleboxoffice.com/liveandacoustic.
NEW Friday 17
November 2023 8pm - Keith Donnelly & Lauren South - Church House, South Tawton, nr
Okehampton EX20 2LQ (map)
Introducing the dynamic duo of the folk world, Keith Donnelly and Lauren South!
Keith, renowned for his popularity and somewhat eccentric charm, has teamed up
with the most exciting new voice in the scene – Lauren South. While Keith’s
usual onstage madcappery often overshadows his songwriting and guitar skills,
this time he promises to let them shine alongside Lauren’s stunning vocals.
Lauren, a mesmerizing vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, brings her own
original compositions, Keith’s songs, and even some traditional tunes to the
mix. With her enchanting performances on violin, guitar, and Shruti box,
audiences are left in awe wherever she goes. Full details
www.thelittleboxoffice.com/liveandacoustic.
NEW Friday 29
September 2023 8pm - George Sansome & Matt Quinn - Church House, South Tawton, nr
Okehampton EX20 2LQ (map)
In an exciting new collaboration, George Sansome (Granny’s Attic) and Matt Quinn
(Dovetail Trio) sing folk songs from the British Isles, both unaccompanied and
with guitar and mandolin. Their well-blended voices create a warm, enthralling
sound and their instrumental styles complement each other perfectly. Full
details
www.thelittleboxoffice.com/liveandacoustic.
NEW Friday 2
December 2022 8pm - Geoff Lakeman & Rob Murch - Church House, South Tawton, nr
Okehampton EX20 2LQ (map)
The “Titan of Twang “ and the “Concertina Crooner” team up in a dynamic new duo.
Geoff Lakeman, patriarch of a folk dynasty – as dad of Seth,Sean and Sam and
father-in-law of Cara Dillon and Kathryn Roberts – teases English and Irish
folk, Americana and jazz songs out of his vintage duet concertina. Rob Murch
brings the “ wow factor” to the banjo, with his unique,punchy fingerstyle
playing. Both live on Dartmoor, so it was inevitable they’d gang-up musically.
Expect self-written and West Country songs, rattling folk tunes and
foot-stomping ragtime and cakewalk riffs. Full details
www.thelittleboxoffice.com/liveandacoustic.
NEW Friday 12 June 2020 8pm - Granny's Attic -
Church House, South Tawton, nr Okehampton EX20 2LQ (map)
Granny’s Attic are a fantastic folk trio who play the tradition with verve,
energy and their own inimitable style. These three young men are all exceptional
musicians and fine singers and play English traditional and original music.
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.
Call 01837 840775 or
email
andrew@frangleton.co.uk.
www.liveandacoustic.co.uk.
Friday 1 March 2019 8pm -
Edgelarks - St Andrews Church (adjacent to
the Church House), South Tawton, nr Okehampton EX20 2LQ (map)
BBC award winning duo Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin. Henry, slide
guitarist and harmonica player, has immersed himself in the music of the Deep
South of America, traditional music of the British Isles, and Indian classical
music. Specializing in lap slides techniques, his Dobro playing draws together
these diverse influences. His harmonica style combines country blues and folk
styles with beat-boxing to create a 21st-century harmonica sound heavily steeped
in tradition. Martin is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from
Devon. Writing mainly on fiddle, viola, and banjo, and drawing on the traditions
of the British Isles. The concert is one in a series of preview tours to
showcase their new album.
www.philliphenryandhannahmartin.co.uk. Venue changed
from usual Church House due to overwhelming demand for tickets. Call
01837 840775 or
email
andrew@frangleton.co.uk to book tickets @ £10.
www.liveandacoustic.co.uk.
NEW
11-13 August 2023 - Dartmoor Folk Festival - South Zeal near Okehampton
Friday & Saturday ceilidhs. Artists - Friday: Sykes Martin; Jim Causley.
Saturday: Rura; Magpie Lane; Jack Rutter; Keith Donnelly; Sara Grey & Riley
Baugus. Sunday: Harbottle & Jonas; Geoff Lakeman & Rob Murch; Mariners Away.
Morris. Step dancing. etc. Full details
www.dartmoorfolkfestival.org.uk.
NEW Saturday 15 February 2020 8pm -
Winter Ceilidh with Dartmoor Pixie Band & Friends
- Victory Hall, South Zeal, near Okehampton EX20 2JT (map)
Floor spot from the fantastic
'Zeal'. Adult £8, children free. Bring & share supper, tea/coffee/squash;
no bar, BYO. All proceeds to the Dartmoor Folk Festival.
NEW Saturday 6 April 2019 8pm -
Ceilidh
- Victory Hall, South Zeal, near Okehampton EX20 2JT (map)
Organised by Ruth Frangleton as a fundraier to contribute to her trip to the
World Scout Jamboree this summer. It is a family friendly dance so all are
welcome, please bring food for the bring and share supper (if you are able to),
also feel free to bring your own drinks too. The band is mainly made up of
musicians from the Exeter based band ‘Pigs Might Fly’, with Rosie Bains calling.
Adult £8,child £4. More information at
www.facebook.com/events/2050000541780728/?ti=ia.
NEW Monday 31 December 2018 8pm -
New Years Eve Ceilidh
- Victory Hall, South Zeal, near Okehampton EX20 2JT (map)
With guest band led by Mike Palmer and Colin Andrews. Floor spots. Bring
and share buffet. BYO drinks. Tickets in advance or on the door, but it would be
really nice to know that you are coming so if possible do let us know in
advance, adult £6; child £2. If you would like to welcome in the New Year with
friends old and new please call 01837 840519 or
email
andrew@frangleton.co.uk to book tickets.
NEW Saturday 9 December 2018 8pm -
Christmas Party Ceilidh with Dartmoor Pixie Band & Friends
- Victory Hall, South Zeal, near Okehampton EX20 2JT (map)
Guest appearance from Zeal. Adult £7, child free (must be accompanied by
an adult) - Bring and Share supper - no bar so please bring your own. All
welcome a fun evening for all of the family.
NEW Saturday 26
November 2022 2.30pm -
A Christmas with Jim Causley - St Paul's
Church, Church Street, Starcross EX6 8QB
An afternoon of Devon songs with a Christmas twist to star getting us all in
the mood. Followed by mulled punch and festive nibbles (so much more enjoyable
at the start of the Christmas season). The church is the only one in the
village; disabled access. Parking on playing field and some for people with a
disability in school car park. Tickets £10 adv.
www.wegottickets.com/event/551203, £12 door (cash only).
NEW Saturday 21
May 2022 2.30pm -
Jim Causley - St Paul's Church, Church
Street, Starcross EX6 8QB
Afternoon concert of Devon songs and stories
given by a good Devon boy in the shape of Jim Causley. Concert followed by a
Devon Cream Tea (done proper). Tickets £8 on door, or £7.50 adv from 01626
890957.
Starcross Concert News
The Ange Hardy concert at St Paul's Church scheduled for 6 October has
unfortunately been cancelled, but two new concerts there have just been
announced:
Friday 25 January 2019 - Jim Causley
-
details
www.wegottickets.com/event/450530
Friday 15 February 2019 -
Jackie Oates -
details
www.wegottickets.com/event/450407
The Starcross concerts aim to raise money to keep the church going and make it a
more viable community building.
NEW Saturday 21 March 2020 7.30pm
-
Songwriters Circle with Tobias Ben Jacob -
St Paul's Church, Church Street, Starcross EX6 8QB
Songwriters Circle is Greg Hancock and Alex Seel.
www.circletour.co.uk.
Greg has known Tobias and loved his music since they first met when Greg set up
home in Exeter in 2012. Tobias can write in styles that seem simple, and equally
in more complex structures, but what always comes across is the precision and
beauty of his guitar playing supporting his passionate, ethereal singing and
extraordinarily emotional and moving lyrics. In the beautiful venue of St Pauls,
where Greg has played several times and Alex and he did a Songwriters Circle in
2019, the sound of Tobias’s vocals reverberating around the rafters will be
stunning!
www.tobiasbenjacob.com. Tickets: £10 from
www.wegottickets.com/event/490115.
NEW Tuesday 18 February 2020 - New
session, mainly Scottish tunes - Galleon Inn, Starcross
"I am setting up a new session night, focusing mainly on Scottish tunes.
It's going to take place on the third Tuesday of the month, starting February
18th at the in Starcross. All abilities welcome as we will spend the first part
learning tunes (aurally). I anticipate things will 'speed up' (or not, if it's
an Air or Waltz :-)) as the group/evening progresses. Anyone interested in
coming along please join the Facebook group 'Starcross Sessions'. Jo Hooper."
NEW Thursday 23 January 2020 7pm -
Harbottle & Jonas - Staverton Court Room, Mill Lane, Staverton, Totnes TQ9 6PD
(map)
Harbottle & Jonas will be storytelling and performing ‘Songs and Stories of The
Sea’ including the woeful story of the lost village of Hall Sands and other
historic happenings. £5 admission on door (no adv tickets), includes slice of
cake and a drink (free admission for school age children). Net proceeds to the
upkeep of the village hall and playing fields.
Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross nr Liskeard
NEW Friday 1
December 2023 7.30pm - Sarah McQuaid - Sterts Studio, Upton Cross, Liskeard
PL14 5AZ (map)
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.
www.sarahmcquaid.com.
Full details www.sterts.co.uk.
NEW Friday 4
November 2022 7.30pm - Sarah McQuaid - Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard
PL14 5AZ (map)
“She reached parts other singers fail to do ... There is emotion, beauty,
passion and musically great arrangements and fab playing. ” - Rob Bozas, Bozas
International (Publisher, Peter Gabriel/Real World); “Captivating, unorthodox
songwriting … layered satin vocals ... enthralling, harrowing arrangements … a
gateway into a true innovator’s soul.” - PopMatters; “Her subtle mastery onstage
launches her straight into my fave shows ever.” - Huffington Post.
www.sarahmcquaid.com.
Full details www.sterts.co.uk.
NEW
Sunday 28 November 2021 3pm -
Jim Causley: A Causley Christmas!
- St Mary's Church, Sticklepath EX20 2NL
Join Jim in celebrating the Christmas season as he entertains you with lesser
known West Country carols, medieval and secular carols from around the British
Isles, his own settings of moving Christmas poems by his relative, the late
Cornish poet Charles Causley as well a gurt dollop of festive fun with songs of
over-indulgence and even a spot of panto too!
www.jimcausley.co.uk/concerts. Tickets available from early November. Call
Carol on 01837 840822 or email
carolandmikey@gmail.com.
NEW
Friday 26 November 2021 ???-
Jim Causley: A Causley Christmas!
- St Mary the Virgin Church, Payhembury, Honiton EX14 3HR
Join Jim in celebrating the Christmas season as he entertains you with lesser
known West Country carols, medieval and secular carols from around the British
Isles, his own settings of moving Christmas poems by his relative, the late
Cornish poet Charles Causley as well a gurt dollop of festive fun with songs of
over-indulgence and even a spot of panto too!
See
www.jimcausley.co.uk/concerts for contact details.
NEW
Saturday 19 March 2022 10.30am -
Come and Sing for Peace in Ukraine -
St Michael & All Angels Church,
Stockland, nr Honiton EX14 9BP
(map)
Join us for a joyous Song workshop, 10.30am until lunchtime. Simple peace
rounds, chants and part songs and one from the Ukraine. No experience necessary.
All welcome! Entrance free and donations to International Red Cross and UNICEF
Ukraine crisis appeal. Coffee break. Wear warm clothes. Raise the roof and raise
some funds! Organised by Caroline Rigby (workshop leader) and Jane Wedlock.
Parking available at Stockland Village Hall car park EX14 9EF.
NEW
Saturday 5 October 2019 7.30pm - Steve Knightley: Old Songs & New
Songs -
St Michael & All Angels Church,
Stockland, nr Honiton EX14 9BP
(map)
A very special candlelit concert, with all profits from the evening helping
restore the village pub The King’s Arms Inn to its former glory. The villagers
of Stockland have bought it but there were some pretty horrid surprises, despite
the survey, hence the need to raise funds to get this ancient coaching Inn back
on track! Steve Knightley is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter/musician
and founder member of widely acclaimed folk/acoustic roots trail-blazers ‘Show
of Hands’. Steve’s had a few pints at the pub and is looking forward to a few
more! Book tickets £16 adv. from Wendy on 01404 881207, £18 door.
NEW Friday 22
February 2019 8pm - Track Dogs - Stockland Village Hall, nr
Honiton
EX14 9EF
Comprising two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American, the band came together
in 2011 to create their unique brand of acoustic music - a veritable 4 x 4 of
voices and instruments identified by the fusion of styles which include Folk,
Latino, Americana and Bluegrass.The band has a striking line-up of 4-part
harmonies, acoustic guitar, ukulele and bass alongside cajón and trumpet with a
bit of banjo and mandolin thrown in for good measure! 2019 will see return
performances at Costa del Folk in Ibiza (with Show of Hands and Seth Lakeman).
Tickets £12 adv, or £15 door, please bring cash. Book early, limited
availability; call Wendy: 01404 881207. Pop-Up Pub, all profits to Stockland
Village Hall.
NEW
Friday 15 December 2017 7.30pm - India Electric Company -
St Michael & All Angels Church,
Stockland, nr Honiton EX14 9BP
(map)
The duo returns to Devon for a one-off candlelit concert. Sometimes folk,
sometimes not, they use traditional instruments in contemporary styles to
explore diverse themes from Eastern Europe, Irish traditions and urban
alienation to end up with something “quirky and glittery - a veritable musical
magpie’s nest.” - Mary Ann Kennedy, BBC Radio 3. After releasing their debut
debut album in 2015 they began extensively supporting and accompanying Midge Ure
throughout Europe.
www.indiaelectricco.com. Contact: 01404
881207.
www.wegottickets.com/event/402669.
NEW Saturday
20 January 2024 - The Annual
Stoke Gabriel Wassail (the 29th) is back!
A magical evening of ‘Cider, Culture & Cheer’ organised by the ‘Friends of Stoke
Gabriel School’ (FOSS), the Annual Wassail has become a very popular
event. Apple Wassailing is an ancient tradition performed in many villages
around 'Old Twelfth Night' to bless the cider apples and orchards and encourage
a good crop in the coming year. Gates open at 4pm and there will be various
related events in the village running into the evening plus music, food and
cider stalls. Details to follow; see:
www.facebook.com/stokegabrielwassail. If you would like to rehearse and sing
with the ‘South Devon Wassail Singers’ led by Rosa Rebecka for this event,
please contact john@tinavor.co.uk.
NEW Friday 16
June 2023 6.30pm – Ceilidh with Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band – Broadleigh Farm, Stoke
Gabriel TQ9 6PU
Ceilidh and hog roast, hosted by Hunts Cider, raising funds for Ukrainian
Action, a charity supporting the survival and development of Ukraine. A number
of men from Stoke Gabriel have been drivers for Ukrainian Action convoys taking
humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Ceilidh times 7.30-10pm. Full details, ticketing
info etc. see www.bluejewel.info.
NEW Saturday 3
June 2023 7.30pm - RNLI Fundraising Concert - Village
Hall, School Hill, Stoke Gabriel TQ9 6QX (map)
A special evening of sea shanties, sea songs and music of the sea, featuring All
Hands On Deck shanty crew, Hugh & Mark, Time and Tide, Gareth & Friends. BYO
drinks, nibbles provided. Tickets £10 from 07989 542883 or email
dave.peace@btinternet.com.
Cancelled
Saturday 28 January 2023 - Stoke Gabriel Wassail
See
www.facebook.com/stokegabrielwassail.
NEW Thursday 4
August 2022 7.30pm - Sea Shanties, Sea Songs and Music of the Sea - Village
Hall, School Hill, Stoke Gabriel TQ9 6QX (map)
Part of Stoke Gabriel's Carnival Week. A special evening featuring the village's
own sea shanty crew 'All Hands On Deck' and several excellent local musicians.
BYO drink, some nibbles provided. Audience participation actively encouraged
(chorus sheets will be provided). Limited tickets, book early. Tickets £10: call
01803 782701 or email dave.peace@btinternet.com.
NEW Saturday 1 February 2020 7.30pm - Ceilidh
with Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band - Stoke Gabriel Football Club, Broadley Lane, Stoke
Gabriel, Totnes, TQ9 6RR
Hosted by Stoke Gabriel Boating Association. Tickets £8 adults, £3 children,
available from Roz’s, Stoke Gabriel Stores.
NEW Saturday 18 January 2020 - The 28th Annual
Stoke Gabriel Wassail
A magical evening of ‘Cider, Culture & Cheer’ organised by the ‘Friends of Stoke
Gabriel School’ (FOSS), the Annual Wassail has become a very popular event Apple
Wassailing is an ancient tradition performed in many villages on 'Old Twelfth
Night' to bless the cider apples and orchards and encourage a good crop in the
coming year. The lantern procession led by the Wassail King and Queen and the
apple blessing Wassail Ceremony will take place around 6pm within the village
community orchard with wassail singing led by Rosa Rebecka. There will be other
events in the village centre from 4pm into the evening.
NEW Wednesday 14 November 2018 7.30pm – ‘Tales
and Songs of the Dart’ – Stoke Gabriel Church, Church Walk, Stoke Gabriel TQ9
6SD
Join John Risdon, renowned local historian, and Cosgrave & Banks,
superb folk duo, for a magical tour of the extraordinary history and beauty of
the Dart estuary, through tales, images, and music. John Risdon’s love of our
local history, and ability to convey it in fascinating and vivid tales, is
legendary. The tales are accompanied with his beautiful images of local scenes
and historical paintings. Steve Banks of duo Cosgrave & Banks (www.cosgraveandbanks.com)
lives in Stoke Gabriel, on the Dart, and wrote or arranged the songs and tunes
for the CD 'Dart Songs'. The amazing tales you will hear, in prose and in song,
include: the Battle of Blackpool Sands (1402); Madre de Dios – Portuguese
galleon captured and brought to Dartmouth in 1592 with £1million of treasure
aboard; Memory Tree – US troops preparing for the D-Day landings in 1942.
Tickets £8.50 available on the door, include wine in the interval. All proceeds
to Totnes Drop-In Centre, helping the homeless and needy in Totnes and
surrounding areas.
NEW
Friday 19 November 2021 - Ralph McTell - The Brewhouse, Taunton TA1 1JL
The only 'Hill of Beans' tour in the South-West.
www.thebrewhouse.net.
NEW Sunday
28 January 2024 7.30pm - Sarah McQuaid - Tavistock Wharf (map)
Singer songwriter 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. “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. Full
details
www.tavistockwharf.com.
NEW Wednesday 20 &
Thursday 21
December 2023 8pm - Mad Dog Mcrea - Tavistock Wharf (map)
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. Full details
www.tavistockwharf.com.
NEW Sunday 17
December 2023 8pm -
Suthering and Windjammer Songs for
Wintertide - Tavistock Wharf (map)
A festive collaboration with two of the finest bands on the English folk scene.
The Tin Sail Collective (Suthering and Windjammer) come together for a very
special Christmas collaboration for the second year in a row. After a hugely
successful sell-out performance at The Barbican Theatre (Plymouth) in 2021, they
return with an atmospheric, winter-themed evening of folk songs. Combining rich
five-part vocal harmonies with harmoniums, whistles, flutes, piano, guitars and
accordion, this exciting and dramatic collaboration is a show is not to be
missed. Expect unique interpretations of traditional tunes and Christmas
favourites, as well as original music from both bands. Join this exciting
collective of folk musicians for a memorable evening to drive out the cold and
celebrate the winter season! Full details
Full details
www.tavistockwharf.com.
NEW Wednesday 19
July 2023 7.30pm -
Wheelhouse Folk Choir - Spyder Studios,
Abbey Garden Building, Union Mine Road, Tavistock PL19 0PW
"The Wheelhouse Folk Choir in Tavistock
[a 45 strong mixed voice a
cappella choir]
create an inspiring and joyous sound, bringing together a diverse group of
people who obviously enjoy each other’s company and take delight in the shared
beauty of song. Under the talented vision and leadership of Heg Brignall and
Julu Irvine of folk duo
Suthering
the choir sing a wonderful variety of material designed to lift the spirits and
soothe the soul." Kathryn Roberts. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/582151. For more info and other (free)
appearances in Tavistock see
www.wheelhousefolkchoir.co.uk.
NEW Thursday 22
December 2022 7.30pm - Wheelhouse Folk Choir: A Winter's Night - St Eustachius
Church, 5A Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AU
The choir will be singing a selection of songs inspired by winter; from
contemporary songwriters including Olivia Chaney, The Decemberists, Karine
Polwart and The Staves, to exciting and original interpretations of traditional
folk songs. The choir are known for their varied and complex arrangements and
the high standard of their singing. Join them for a night of moving, dramatic
folk songs to celebrate winter. All proceeds to charity. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/560242.
NEW
Friday 17 December 2021 7.30pm - Wheelhouse Folk
Choir Winter Concert - Tavistock United Reform Church, Russell St, Tavistock
PL19 8BD
Presented by: Dartmoor Folk Collective. Join Tavistock’s 45 strong folk choir
for an evening of exciting a cappella music for the festive season. With mulled
apple juice and mince pies. Proceeds to a local charity.
www.facebook.com/wheelhousefolkchoir.
Session news Tuesday 24 January 2017 8pm -
Acoustic Evening, Copper Penny Inn, Chipshop, Tavistock PL19 8NT
Following on from two trial sessions held last September and October: Monthly
acoustic evening, 4th Tuesday of the month, starting 8pm. Held in the large
skittle alley next to the bar and all acoustic musicians and singers are
welcome. The format is individual or group performances and not a jam session
and absolutely no amps! For more information email mitilmusic[at]gmail.com or
call 07725 579718.
Note also: Mike & Tilly also a regular acoustic session on the second Tuesday of
each month at the Boot Inn in Calstock. The sessions start around 8.15pm and are
'around the table' sessions with singers and acoustic musicians welcome to come
along and do their stuff. We also get a few people coming along to listen, too.
We usually get a mixture of folk, blues, Americana, old time and a cappella
singers too. The sessions are friendly and informal.
UPDATED
Saturday 25
March 2023 - The Exmouth Shanty Men - Village Hall, Crediton Road, Tedburn St
Mary, Exeter EX6 6DZ
Another outing of our Tall Ships and Tavern Tales concert. But don't
forget, no two Tall Ships and Tavern Tales concerts are the same, so no need to
limit yourself to one viewing! BYO alcohol and glasses. VH fundraiser. £10
(incl. pasty, tea/coffee); £5 child. Contact Sara Smale on 07801 535 323 or
email booking.tsmvillagehall@gmail.com.
NEW Sunday 27
November 2022 7.30pm - A Causley Christmas - St Mary Methodist Chapel, 6 School
Lane, Tedburn St Mary EX6 6AA
An evening of Devon songs with a Christmas twist
with Jim Causley. Tickets 07837 532704 or
tsmtickets@btinternet.com.
NEW Sunday 28
November 2021 7.30pm - Johnny Coppin: ‘All on a Winter’s Night’ - St Mary
Methodist Chapel, School Lane, Tedburn St Mary EX6 6AA
With Paul Burgess & Dik Cadbury Drawing on material from five Christmas albums,
Johnny will present a rich mix of carols and songs old and new, together with
stories and folklore. Tickets available from
www.wegottickets.com/event/519553, or contact Pete Privett direct for more
details or non-web bookings -
tsmtickets@btinternet.com or 07837 532704.
NEW Sunday 1
December 2019 7.30pm -
Johnny Coppin ‘All on a Winter’s Night’ - Tedburn St Mary Methodist Church,
School Lane, Exeter EX6 6AA
Carols, songs and stories with Johnny Coppin, accompanied by Paul Burgess and
Dik Cadbury. ‘Unquestionably at the top of his game’ Acoustic Magazine.
Information from Pete Privett on 07837 532704 or
tsmtickets@btinternet.com.
Tickets
www.wegottickets.com/event/484603.
NEW
Saturday 14 September 2019 - Tedburn Fair - Tedburn St Mary, Exeter EX6 6EN
On the Kings Arms Music Stage at the event: 3pm FOS Brothers 4.30m Marnie and
6pm Dirty Money with Sarah Jory. Full details, band videos etc.
www.facebook.com/events/2237122276598132.
£6 on gate, U14 free.
NEW
Friday 31 August 2018 9pm - FOS Brothers - Kings Arms, Tedburn St Mary,
Exeter EX6 6EG
2 sets starting 9pm. Full 4 piece band with Sam, Dave, Pete Bingham bass and
Rom Dobbs drums. Weather looking OK so we will be outside in the fresh air!
"Highly recommended to lovers of folk with a progressive world music twist.
In full flow this band is phenomenal without losing touch of their folk
roots" (Tony Colvill).
www.fosbrothers.com.
NEW
Monday 6 November 2023 8pm
- Teignmouth Folk Club, The Brass, Hollands Road, Teignmouth TQ14 8SR
Singers' & Musicians' Open Night. Free admission /
raffle / collection. Further details from Martyn Hillstead 07904 037812. Club Facebook page
www.facebook.com/groups/233792233306152.
NEW
Monday 2 October 2023 8pm
- Si Barron - Teignmouth Folk Club, The Brass, Hollands Road,
Teignmouth TQ14 8SR
Guest night with Si Barron. Free admission.
More details from Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071. Club Facebook page
www.facebook.com/groups/233792233306152.
NEW
Monday 5 June 2023 8pm
- Teignmouth Folk Club, The Brass, Hollands Road, Teignmouth TQ14 8SR
Now in its 20th year.
Singers' & Musicians' Open Night. Free. Free
admission. More details from Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071. Club Facebook page
www.facebook.com/groups/233792233306152.
NEW
8-10 September 2023 - Teign Maritime & Shanty
Festival - Teignmouth/Shaldon
Full details
www.teignshantyfestival.co.uk. Collecting donations over the festival
weekend for the RNLI, Rowcroft Hospice, Teign Heritage Centre and the Alice
Cross Centre. 50 groups.
NEW 24/25 June 2023 - Teignmouth Folk Festival
More morris sides than you can shake a stick or
hankie at! Free concerts in the Triangle featuring. Celtic Dawn on Saturday 24th
and Queen Anne's Revenge on Sunday 25th. Plus local shanty crew, Bow Movement,
will be roaming around town, shivering their timbers, on the Sunday. The Brass
pub is hosting informal sessions on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon under
the guidance of local performers Amanda Diamond and Eddie Richards. See
www.facebook.com/groups/310668965649749.
NEW
Saturday 15 April 2023 2- 4pm - Fiddle Workshop:
Tom McConville - The Riviera, 4 Den Crescent, Teignmouth TQ14 8BQ
NEW
Saturday 15 April 2023 8pm - Tom McConville in
concert - The Riviera, 4 Den Crescent, Teignmouth TQ14 8BQ
One of the country's finest fiddlers, from Newcastle. He was BBC2 Musician of
the year 2009, and was Seth Lakeman’s tutor at Newcastle University and is
acknowledged by Seth as the major influence on his playing. He has played with
many major artists including Barbara Dickson and Richard Thompson, providing
fiddle accompaniment on Richard's recording of "Beeswing".
Workshop admission £10. Limited concert tickets available £15. Advance
reservations only. Reservations and information to Hugh on 01626 775517 or email
hughdiamond1@hotmail.com.
NEW 17-19 June 2022 - 22nd
Teignmouth Folk Festival
See www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk for
full festival details and booking form for advanced concert tickets, or phone
01803 290427.
Festival Concerts: (at Bitton House Council Chambers, Bitton Park Rd,
Teignmouth TQ14 9DF -
map)
Friday 17 June 8-11pm - Martyn Wyndham-Read & Iris Bishop, support Ben
Campbell
Saturday 18 June 8-11pm - The Wilson Family from Billingham, support Jim Causley
Sunday 19 June 2-4.30pm - The New Scorpion Band
During the festival, concert tickets (all @ £14) will be on sale at the
temporary office which will be in NEXMOVE Estate Agents – 3 Den Road, Teignmouth
(next to the Post Office).
The festival office will open Friday 17 June 11.00am – 5.00pm*; Saturday 18 June
11.00am – 5.00pm*; Sunday 19 June 11.00am – 1.00pm**
*On Friday and Saturday, tickets will be on sale at Bitton House from 6.00pm
prior to the evening concerts (subject to availability) and to collect
pre-ordered tickets.
**On Sunday afternoon, tickets will be on sale at Bitton House from 1.30pm prior
to the concert and to collect pre-ordered tickets.
The festival committee thanks the Town Council for allowing the concerts to be
held in the Council Chambers and will be running a licensed bar at the concerts
and tea/coffee, biscuits & muffins will be available to purchase.
NEW Saturday 14 March 2020 8pm - Dan Mackinnon -
Alice Cross Centre, St. James Precinct, 1-3 Bitton Park Rd., Teignmouth TQ14 9BT
(map)
Blessed with a glorious baritone voice, a graceful mastery on guitar, and a
hearty laugh that delights any room, Dan McKinnon has carved out his own unique,
musical path. From early beginnings in the coffee houses, pubs and bars of
Atlantic Canada, to yearly tours throughout the UK, Dan’s performances reveal an
enduring respect for the past, tempered by a profound attachment to the present.
His keenly observed stories and passionately delivered songs convey a deep
inquisitiveness into the human condition combined with the rich heritage of the
Maritimes. www.danmckinnon.ca. Support:
Stephan Nolan, originally from Dublin, is deeply steeped in Irish song, has
guested a few times for us, and was a member of CELT; treat it as a St Patrick's
Day warm-up. Tickets £10. Information and reservations from Hugh on 01626 775517
or email
hugh.teignmouthfolkconcerts@gmail.com.
NEW Thursday 21 March 2019 8pm - Skylark - Ice
Factory, 10 Somerset Place, Teignmouth TQ14 8EN
Concert with Skylark - traditional and contemporary songs and tunes with fiddle,
flute, guitar and mandolin and poet Gill McEvoy. Part of the Teignmouth Poetry
Festival. To book:
www.pavillionsteignmouth.org.uk or 01626 249049
or on the door. More info:
www.poetryteignmouth.com/festival-2019.html.
Teignmouth - Pavilions Teignmouth
NEW Friday 3
November 2023 7.30pm - Sarah McQuaid - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
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. Full details
www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk.
NEW Friday 6
October
2023 7.30pm - Flats & Sharps - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
Four-piece Bluegrass outfit from Penzance. Their shows include a wide variety of
influences, from a fresh and modern outlook on foot-stomping Bluegrass material
through to their powerful and well-crafted original songs, with beautiful
moments everywhere in between. Their music perfectly blends strong harmonies and
stonking solos, their incredible stage presence and energy create an evening
that'll have you dancing, laughing and singing along in no time. Full details
www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk.
NEW Saturday 14 October 2017 7.30pm - Nicky
Swann - St Mary's Church, Throwleigh, NE Dartmoor EX20 2HU
(map)
Award winning UK singer songwriter Nicky Swann showcases songs from her
latest album.'Tell Them Of Us' is a dark, simmering journey through family
history, based around her Uncle’s role as an RAF bomb aimer during the second
World War Burma campaign. The songs becomes a vehicle for questioning our moral
compass and how we are connected to the past. Visit Nicky's website for a taste
of her music
www.nickyswann.com. Tickets £10 to include interval refreshments can be
booked in advance on 01647 231252 or 01647 21564.
tbc
Friday 30 June 2023 - Jim Causley with Mark Norman
- Tiverton Library, Phoenix House,
Phoenix Ln, Tiverton EX16 6SA
details tba The Folklore of Devon
www.jimcausley.co.uk
NEW Saturday 8 April 2023
8pm -
Richard Digance -
Tiverton Community Arts Theatre, Bolham Rd,
Tiverton Devon EX16 6SQ
BAFTA Nominated entertainer and a recipient of The Gold Award from The British
Academy of Composers and Songwriters. He is also one of a handful of
folksinger/songwriters listed in The Virgin Anthology of Songwriters. Full details
www.tivertontheatre.com.
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Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ (map)
Tickets £10 adv from the Bridge 01392 873862.
www.facebook.com/thebridgeinntopsham
NEW Wednesday 17
January 2024 7.30pm - Stompin' Dave Electric Band - Bridge Inn, Topsham, Exeter
EX3 0QQ (map)
Blues South West presents Stompin' Dave's Electric Band at The Bridge Inn,
Topsham. 'In other parts of the world they have cyclones, tornadoes and
hurricanes, in the UK we have Stompin' Dave. Dave is a phenomenal artist, a
great guitar player and vocalist, and an outstanding tap dancer...' Blues in the
South. Dave will be joined by Lucy Piper on Drums & Sophie Lord on Bass. Tickets
£13 / full details
www.thelittleboxoffice.com/thebridgeinn.
NEW Saturday 18
November 2023 7.30pm - Eddie Martin, One man Blues band - Bridge Inn, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ (map)
Blues South West presents renowned blues musician Eddie Martin who was weened on
a folk, electric blues and classic rock soup that left him as at home with
acoustic as electric instruments and imbued him with deep respect for the
music’s Afro-American roots. A browse of his work shows a broad sweep across
genres from quiet folk to loud slide guitar-led Blues Rock but always with
intelligent lyrics and arrangements. Tickets / full details
www.thelittleboxoffice.com/thebridgeinn.
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Wednesday
8
November 2023 7.30pm - Sarah McQuaid - Bridge Inn, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ (map)
Sarah’s wonderful voice will be resounding in the Malt House once again. “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. www.sarahmcquaid.com.
Tickets / full details
www.thelittleboxoffice.com/thebridgeinn.
NEW Friday 17 March 2023 -
St Patrick's Night: FOS Brothers
- Bridge Inn, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ (map)
"Guess we will have to dig out some of the old Irish ballads as well as
our usual racket." www.fosbrothers.com.
Limited tickets, only 50 available. Traditional Irish Stew and porter cake
available from 6pm. Concert doors 7.30pm. Booking details for food and concert
see
www.facebook.com/thebridgeinntopsham or call 01392 873862. Concert
£12, food £18.
NEW Saturday 28
January 2023 7.30pm - Sarah Yeo - Bridge Inn, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ (map)
Sarah's music is a combination of a lifetimes inspiration from a huge range of
artists such as Gretchen Peters, Garth Brooks, Amos Lee, Katie Pruitt, Ashley
Mcbryde, John Denver, Show of Hands, Eagles to name a few. Her vocals are front
and centre of her music and her warm rich vocals have been likened to those of
Karen Carpenter, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt and more.... from
emotional heartfelt Ballads to quirky singalong upbeat songs. The show includes
the musical skills of her partner David on bass, harmonica, vocal...
Tickets £10 from the Bridge Inn 01392 873862.
www.facebook.com/thebridgeinntopsham.
Our programme of Autumn concerts is all lined up, featuring;
NEW Sunday
28 January 2024 8pm - Reg Meuross (trio) - Matthews Hall, Fore Street,
Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
details tba/tbc
www.topshamfolkclub.org.
NEW Sunday
26 November 2023 8pm - Sykes Martin
- Matthews Hall, Fore Street,
Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Hannah Martin (Edgelarks, Gigspanner Big Band) joins with Miranda Sykes (Show of
Hands, solo) for wonderful renditions of traditional songs and a few new ones.
Full details
www.topshamfolkclub.org.
NEW Sunday 22
October 2023 8pm - Granny’s Attic
- Matthews Hall, Fore Street,
Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going
from strength to strength.
www.grannysattic.org.uk.
Specially reduced ticket prices for young people under 26; proof of age needed
on door. Full details/tickets etc.
www.topshamfolkclub.org.
NEW Sunday 24
September 2023 8pm - Martin Simpson - Matthews Hall, Fore Street,
Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
One of our finest acoustic and slide guitar players, Martin Simpson is coming to
Mathews Hall in September. Whether interpreting songs from tradition or from of
his own potent self penned material, Simpson is a remarkable story teller.
Specially reduced ticket prices for young people under 26; proof of age needed
on door. Full details/tickets etc.
www.topshamfolkclub.org.
It’s all change at
Topsham Folk Club
We’re very sorry to be leaving The Globe Hotel after nearly 28 years but
delighted to be welcomed by The Bridge Inn for our singers’ nights which will be
held on Tuesday evenings from 7 January 2020. Our concerts will remain at
Matthews Hall on Sunday evenings and our monthly instrumental sessions currently
at The Bridge are changing to the first Monday.
NEW Wednesday 6
March 2024 -
Show of Hands: Full Circle Part II
- Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF
(map)
Sunday 10 March 2024 7.30pm (Doors & Cash Bar 7.00pm) Show of Hands Full Circe
II Tour – Newton St Cyres Parish Hall, West Town, Newton St Cyres, Exeter EX5
5BW.
After thirty remarkable years of non-stop touring, music enthusiasts and folk
fans across the nation are in for a treat as Steve Knightley and Phil Beer
embark on a journey back to where it all began, in Village Halls, Folk Clubs,
small Arts Centres, and Community Venues. This gig promises to be a true
celebration of their dedication to their roots, their music, and the communities
that have supported them. Steve and Phil will then be taking a well-deserved
break from the limelight. They plan to pursue solo projects, explore new
creative horizons, and recharge their artistic batteries. This marks the end of
an era, but it also heralds exciting new beginnings for two of the folk world’s
best loved musicians, Show of Hands.
Tickets £28.00 (No concessions) Unreserved Seating, Cash Bar & Raffle. Available
from Nicola 01392 851985 or Pete exeterfolkclub@outlook.com and 01392 210983
details tba
www.showofhands.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 22 July
2023 7.30pm - The Lost
Sound: Dartmoor Folk Choir
-
Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF
(map)
A special concert with guest the fabulous Chris Hoban. With new
arrangements of songs by Steeleye Span, Ninebarrow & Chris Hoban, the set is
brimming with the energy of Summer, lusty courtship, the triumphs of harvest and
the deeply tender moments of love lost and sorrowful homecomings. It's a wild
and natural feast of unaccompanied singing, harmony and rhythm! Tickets:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/The-Lost-Sound-FolkChoir/t-xmaeqjl.
NEW Saturday 28
January 2023 7.30pm - Steve Knightley - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3
0HF
(map)
The 2023 Solo Tour 'Unlock me and other lockdown laments'. In a brand new one
man show Steve will perform material that
surfaced over two years of isolation and inactivity. Songs such as the ‘Bristol
Slaver’ and ‘You’ll Get By’ were refreshed by headlines and current affairs
whilst classic covers such as ‘Forever Young’ and ‘The Boys of Summer’ struck a
chord with the thousands that tuned in to his hours of online content. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/563781. Presented by: Rotary Club of Exeter
Southernhay and Topsham.
NEW Saturday 12
November 2022 8pm - Martyn Joseph - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF
(map)
Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind blowing artist. Take
everything you think you know about singer songwriters….and rip it up. For one
man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is
energetic, compelling and passionate. Be it to two hundred people or twenty
thousand, he blows the crowd away night after night. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/549028.
NEW Sunday 17
May 2020 8pm - The Bob Dylan Story -
Matthews Hall, Fore St, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0HF
A stunning and definitive tribute to a songwriting genius who spoke for an
entranced a generation. This special solo acoustic show lovingly and
authentically recreates all the classic songs that makes Dylan the living legend
he is today. With backdrop projection showing rare footage of the great man
himself further illuminating the performance and fascinating insight into the
stories behind the songs, make for a memorable and unforgettable trip down
memory lane!
www.wegottickets.com/event/499180.
NEW Friday 28
February 2020 8pm -
Miranda Sykes: Behind the Wall -
Matthews Hall, Fore St, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0HF
Building on the success of her Borrowed Places tour, Miranda is back with a
completely new project: Behind The Wall. Where Borrowed Places opened a window
into the past, explaining where she had been, physically & spiritually, Behind
The Wall is a roller coaster ride exploring where we are going; Miranda, you,
me, all of us. What does it mean to be human today, living in our communities
and societies and where will our actions lead us? Powerful and hard-hitting but
also poignant and beautiful, this show gives us all a chance to reflect and
maybe even empower us.
www.mirandasykes.com. Contact 01392 879107. (will be)
www.wegottickets.com.
NEW Saturday 3 December 2016 - Show of Hands -
Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay (map)
Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes return with ‘Walk with Me - The Big Autumn
Tour’ (last 3 nights) with special guest Megan Henwood. Featuring songs from 25
years at the top and reunited with the exceptionally talented Miranda Sykes once
more, big sounds, uncompromising songs and stunning production make for a
evening to remember.
www.babbacombe-theatre.com,
NEW Sunday 21
January 2024 - Fishermans Friends - Princess Theatre, Torquay
Last few tickets available:
https://thefishermansfriends.com/tickets.
NEW Thursday 26
October 8pm - Reg Meuross - Livermead Cliff Hotel,
Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 6RQ
Award-winning Reg Meuross was introduced onto the stage of the Albert Hall by
Mike Harding as ‘one of this country’s finest’ and is a true modern troubadour,
representing contemporary English folk writing at its best. Captivating
audiences with his beautiful tenor voice, and with breadth and depth of material
that is unparalleled. Full details
www.ougoumusic.com/fougoufolk.
Cancelled Wednesday 4
October 2023 8pm - Martin Alvarado + Mikko Helenius - Livermead House Hotel,
Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 6QJ
World music: Guitarist Martin Alvarado, undoubtedly one of the most significant
Argentinian tango artists in the world today, performs his unique repertoire of
tangos with a lyrically poetic and timeless appeal accompanied by pianist and
bandoneon player, Mikko Helenius, from Finland.
www.fougoumusic.com/fougoufolk.
UPDATED
Wednesday 20
September 2023 8pm - Samia Malik with Sukhdeep Dhanjal - Livermead Cliff Hotel,
Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 6RQ
World music: Vocalist Samia Malik accompanied on tabla by the revered maestro
Sukhdeep Dhanjal; her new live show is a unique combination of soaring Eastern
melodies, powerful and heartfelt lyrics in Urdu and English.
www.fougoumusic.com/fougoufolk.
NEW Sunday 29
January 2023 7.30pm - Bully Wee Band Farewell Tour - The Little Theatre, St
Marks Road, Meadfoot, Torquay TQ1 2EL
Bully Wee Band return to Devon for this, the last concert of the Farewell Tour.
With local boy Colin Reece (vocals and guitar), Ian Cutler from Feast of Fiddles
(fiddle, keyboard and vocals), Jim Yardley (vocals, mandolin and whistles) and
Fergus Feely (vocals and mandocello) this dynamic band performs traditional and
original songs and tunes with a hint of witty banter thrown in, making every
year a show not to be missed. Tickets £15. At the home of the TOADS
Theatre Company. Full details
www.toadslittletheatre.co.uk.
NEW 20-22 April 2018 - Grinagog Festival
(multi-genre) - Torquay
Saturday - Torre Abbey - Jim Causley / The Drystones / Cut A Shine
/ Stompin' Dave / Forest Of Fools / Henge / Bert Miller & The Ammal Folk /
Judelman Interstate Express / New York Brass Band / Elmore Goes Electric;
Sounolaunch Chapel Sessions - Josh Short / Holly Morwenna / Sadie Horler /
Chris Thomas / Ben Morgan-Brown / Great Big Feet and featuring Drop In The
Ocean; Frighdays Presents - Sam Tanner / Lee Johnson / Samuel Wulf (Solo)
/ Alex Hart / Philip Bell / Brook Ward / The Diamond Family Archive / Cydney
Brown. Full weekend programme, details etc.
www.grinagogfestival.com.
NEW Friday 2 December 2017 - The Wurzels - Boots
& Laces, Plainmoor, Torquay
Tickets £18 which includes a free pint of Strongbow Cloudy Apple or a soft
drink. Tickets from Boots & Laces on 01803 313377 or for card bookings 01626
872340.
NEW
Friday 27 March 2020 - Ninebarrow Band -
Plough Arts Centre, Gt. Torrington
Ninebarrow are a 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. For the first time the duo will not
only be joined by cellist and long term collaborator, Lee MacKenzie, but also
the extraordinary talent of John Parker on double bass and Evan Carson on
percussion. Full details
www.theploughartscentre.org.uk.
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.
2018
Occasional Feature: Plough Arts Centre, Gt. Torrington / George
Hotel, South Molton
Out of our usual coverage area, but with programmes always worth a mention; all
events can be found on
www.theploughartscentre.org.uk:
Thursday 5 April - Andy Irvine (P)
Saturday 21 April - Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll (G)
Friday 27 April – Calan (G)
Saturday 5 May - Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman (P)
NEW Friday 10
November 2023 8pm - Matthew and the Atlas - St Mary's Church, High Street, Totnes TQ9 5NN
Matthew Hegarty (Matthew and the Atlas) has traversed a range of musical
territories from classic acoustic folk, to dramatic synth-laden electronica, and
urgent guitar led alt-rock. The common thread has been a songwriting style that
marries a subtle melodic sensibility with lyrics full of natural imagery and
dark emotional heft – all delivered in his striking and distinctive vocal. In
the process, Hegarty has quietly built a major cult following in Europe and and
the US. His new album is out this autumn. Full details
www.cabaretvoltaireevents.com.
NEW Saturday 21
October 2023 8pm - Jesca Hoop - St Mary's Church, High Street, Totnes TQ9 5NN
Discovered by Tom Waits, and brought on tour by Peter Gabriel to sing in his
band, it was a phone call from Elbow’s Guy Garvey that saw Jesca Hoop move to
the UK from California. Her most recent album “Stonechild”, produced by John
Parish (PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding, This is the Kit), received huge acclaim from
fans and critics alike, and it’s easy to see why: her beautiful songs, rooted in
the folk tradition are intricately detailed, acoustic-led pieces that teem with
ideas. Full details
www.cabaretvoltaireevents.com.
NEW Wednesday 26
July 2023 7.30pm - Lisa O'Neill - St Mary's Church, High Street, Totnes TQ9 5NN
It’s a rich and rare reward indeed
for a singer to feature in the final episode of one of the most watched
television series in the world. Lisa O’Neill did that when she sang Bob Dylan’s
All the Tired Horses in the Peaky Blinders finale. Her song Blackbird was
earlier in the series too. Lisa O’Neill has quietly built a reputation for
herself with her unique folk sound, strong song-writing and distinctive voice.
‘One of the most striking folk singers performing today’ The Guardian. Full details
www.cabaretvoltaireevents.com.
NEW Tuesday 9 May 2023 7.30pm -
Chris While with Johnny Heyes - Music At The Farmhouse, The Farmhouse, Lower
Broomborough, Totnes TQ9 5LX
Johnny Heyes is a stunning guitarist who has worked with Chris While and Julie
Matthews on their last 3 albums. He is a revered teacher at the Royal Northern
College of music with an impressive pedigree which includes playing with
legendary artists such as Mica Paris and Tito Jackson.Details
www.wegottickets.com/event/571007.
NEW Saturday 11
March 2023 7.30pm - Hugh Lupton: Crying Like a Fire in the Sun - St Mary's
Church, High Street, Totnes TQ9 5NN
A stunning new set of stories from one of Britain's greatest wordsmiths, full of
spirit, passion and humanity. Demons and Angels, Animals and Birds, Men and
Women and the Voice from the Heart of the Whirlwind contend in this rich
interweaving of tales spliced with songs and spoken lyrics from the visionary
end of Bob Dylan's repertoire.
www.artemis-storytelling.co.uk.
NEW Sunday 11
December 2022 5pm - Harbottle & Jonas - United Free Church, 56 Fore
Street, Totnes TQ9 5RU
Carols, songs and stories. Tickets see
www.harbottleandjonas.com.
NEW Sunday 8
December
2019 4pm - The Lost Sound - Dartmoor Folk Choir
-
St John's Church, Bridgetown, Totnes TQ9 5AD
(map)
Directed by Sandra Smith, an afternoon concert of winter songs, organised and
sponsored by Heart and Soul Funerals. Tickets £8:50 adv, £10 door. See:
www.thelostsound.co.uk.
Doors 3.30pm.
NEW Sunday 10 March 2024
7.30pm - Cerys Hafana -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Triple harpist/multi-instrumentalist and singer from Machynlleth in mid
Wales, Cerys mangles, mutates and transforms traditional music to forge a new,
unique modern Welsh sound all of her own. She will be playing songs from her
latest album Edyf (The Guardian Folk Album Of The Year), alongside some brand
new material. Cerys has won over audiences from Green Man to the Eisteddfod and
from BBC 6 Music Festival to Celtic Connections with her magical, progressive
sound.
Full details
www.barrelhousetotnes.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 2 December 2023 8pm -
Martin Harley -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Through his road-worn songwriting style, Martin Harley explores hopes and
fears for fast-changing times. Slide guitar, as always, is at the root of
Martins’s sound, mirroring his whisky-soaked northern breeze vocals. With
fantastic reviews still coming in for the new album ‘Roll With The Punches’,
things are looking good for the wandering bluesman.
Full details
www.barrelhousetotnes.co.uk.
NEW Thursday 23
November 2023 8pm - Sheelanagig -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
For over a decade, Sheelanagig have brought their array of foot-stomping
folk tunes to audiences across the globe. A quintet with a well-stocked armoury
of stringed instruments – guitar, fiddle, double bass – added with the rhythmic
energy of flute and drums and a bagful of joint-jumping tunes, these boys from
the South-West create a real dynamic which is inherent in both their furious
dance medleys as well as their interestingly arranged original pieces.
+ Bonfire Radicals. Full details
www.barrelhousetotnes.co.uk.
NEW Friday 17 November 2023
8pm - Moscow Drug Club -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
A curious musical place where
elements of Berlin Cabaret, Latin Tinge, French musette and storytelling meet…..
Imagine having a few to drink and staggering arm in arm into the darkness of an
eastern European cobbled street and stumbling into a bar where Django Reinhardt
and Tom Waits are having an after-hours jam with the local Tziganes. Combining
their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits,
Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and
intimate musical experience. Full details
www.barrelhousetotnes.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 11 November 2023 7.30pm -
Harbottle & Jonas -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
‘Stunning songwriting and heart-rending arrangements’ – Americana UK
Partners in life and in music, dynamic Devon-based folk duo Harbottle & Jonas
are one of the most exciting acts on the UK circuit today, combining a love of
the richness of traditional folk with their own original and powerful
songwriting. Dave and Freya have developed a distinct and compelling signature
sound, blending concertina, harmonium, banjo, stomp box, acoustic guitar and
cittern with their beautiful and closely intertwined vocal harmonies.
Full details
www.barrelhousetotnes.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 27 October 2023 8pm - India
Electric Co. -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Described as “A veritable musical magpie’s nest” by BBC Radio 3, India
Electric Co. blend traditional melodies and subtle electronic influences. After
live sessions with BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music and Glastonbury appearances they
released The Gap in 2020 with FRUK calling them “one of the truly pioneering
acts in folk music”. By a strange quirk they are also Midge Ure's backing
band - but not really like him when playing their own material! “Bursting with
invention and full of surprises.” The Telegraph. Full details
www.cabaretvoltaireevents.com.
NEW
Thursday 5 October 2023 7.30pm - Ellie Gowers -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Ellie plays a mix of traditional and smartly poetic original compositions
and her music embeds a fierce energy that echoes the 60’s folk revival scene.
Full details
www.barrelhousetotnes.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 21 July 2023 8pm - Fraser Anderson -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Highly acclaimed modern cinematic British folk artist. Joining Fraser will be
Holly Carter (Winner of ‘Best Instrumentalist” at 2023 Americana awards); the
super-talented double bass player, John Parker and the sublime vocalist – Bex
Baxter. Full details
www.barrelhousetotnes.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 7 July 2023 7.30pm - Mad Dog Mcrea -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Exactly 1 year on from their last sell-out gig with us here at The Barrel House
Ballroom, we welcome back Mad Dog Mcrea with their unique mixture of folk rock,
pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. Full details
www.barrelhousetotnes.co.uk.
NEW
Thursday 8 December 2022 8pm - Seth Lakeman -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Standing. Accompanied by Plymouth singer-songwriter Alex Hart.
Charismatic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman has
announced a new solo tour to celebrate the release of his new studio album ‘Make
Your Mark’. Written during his enforced 18 months off the road, the album
features 14 powerful, brand-new songs including the BBC Radio 2 playlisted
single Higher We Aspire. Full details
www.barrelhousetotnes.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 11 November 2022 - Harbottle & Jonas
(full band) -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Partners in life as well as music, Harbottle & Jonas have established themselves
as one of the most exciting prospects on the folk circuit today, combining a
love of the richness of traditional folk with their own original and powerful
songwriting. Dave Harbottle and Freya Jonas have evolved a compelling live
signature sound blending concertina, harmonium, banjo, stomp box, acoustic
guitar and cittern with their powerful close vocal harmonies.
Full details
www.barrelhousetotnes.co.uk.
NEW
Thursday 3 November 2022 8pm - Martin Harley -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Through his road-worn song writing style, Martin Harley explores hopes and fears
for fast-changing times. Slide guitar, as always, is at the root of Martin’s
sound, mirroring his whisky-soaked northern breeze vocals. With fantastic
reviews still coming in for the new album ‘Roll With The Punches’ things are
looking good for the wandering bluesman. Full details
www.barrelhousetotnes.co.uk.
NEW
Thursday 27 October 2022 8pm - Dan Whitehouse -
Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
Singer-guitarist Dan Whitehouse renews, reinvents and reimagines. He uses his
exceptional storytelling to explore the thin and fragile layer between digital
and emotional life. Deeply poignant lyrics and atmospheric musical arrangements
move the listener towards celebrating community spirit and connecting with
authenticity. Plus Jess MacAllister. Full details
www.barrelhousetotnes.co.uk.
NEW
Thursday 19 January 2023 7.30pm - Anna Anise - Bay Horse Inn, 8
Cistern Street, Totnes, TQ9 5SP (map)
An evening of live music hosted by Adrian Birtwell Straw Hat Studios featuring
Anna Anise. Anna's music is Indie Folk infused with stories and strings. Free
entry.
NEW
Friday 23 August 2019 7.30pm - Lvov Affair - Bay Horse Inn, 8 Cistern
Street, Totnes, TQ9 5SP (map)
Led by accordionist Basil Bunelik who grew up in the Ukrainian town of Lvov, his
trio plunder the richness of East European folk music and present a wonderful
variety of music and songs from Ukraine, Russia, Hungary, Romania, including
klezmer and gypsy all played with authentic style and passion.
https://bunelik.wixsite.com/lvov. Free admission, part of the Bay Horse beer
festival.
NEW
Sunday 26 May 2019 8pm
- Trio of Men - Bay Horse Inn, 8
Cistern Street, Totnes, TQ9 5SP (map)
Trio of Men are municipal song-makers, a band who lead music-based
projects and performances in South Devon and beyond. Their work together
combines music with all-ages creative community involvement, projected imagery,
humour and story. As three musician/performers, they regularly sing in 7/8 time
about the Victorian engineer Oliver Heaviside, perform their own songs about
illness and neighbours, sing new adaptations from the Penguin Book of English
Folk Songs and write instant songs with festival goers.
www.trioofmen.org/about.
Sea Change Festival fringe gig. (www.seachangefestival.co.uk
24-26 May)
UPDATED
Wednesday 26 October 2016 8pm - Totnes Storytell+ - Bogan House, 43 High St,
Totnes TQ9 5NP (map)
Opposite the Civic Hall / Market Square. Open evening of stories; poems; music &
song with local performers. New performers welcome. Performers £2,
non-performers 3. BYO drinks. Contacts: Mavis 01364 72972, Ruth 01803 732312 or
Lin 01803 863558.
NEW
Sunday 18 September 2022 7.30pm - SykesMartin - Civic Hall, High
Street, Totnes TQ9 5SF (map)
In this 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.
Miranda and Hannah have spent many years playing on the British folk scene, but
neither has ever dedicated an entire set to traditional song. Centred around
their deep knowledge of roots music, and a love of harmony singing, they bring
together old songs with new ideas; ancient tales with bass, fiddle, and banjo;
and two mesmerising storytellers joining voices to create a spine-tingling
testimonial to our shared musical heritage.
https://edgelarks.co.uk/sykesmartin. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/554325.
NEW
Saturday 27 July 2019 7.30pm - Spooky Men's Chorale - Civic Hall,
High Street, Totnes TQ9 5SF (map)
The manchoir emerged blinking-eyed from the Blue Mountains of New South Wales 15
years ago and, armed with no more than their impressively cavernous vocal
chords, a nice line in deadpan, improbable facial hair and an ill-matched set of
hats, have been gleefully wooing audiences throughout Australia, NZ and the UK
ever since. Brandishing a shiny brand new CD Welcome to The Second Half, the
magnificent, craggy ensemblage of heavenly singing male bodies return to the UK
in 2019, ever more comfortable with their whimsical humour and musical breadth –
a winning spectrum of Georgian songs, pindrop-beautiful ballads, highly
inappropriate covers and immaculate man anthems. Acclaimed a capella choir
Glorious Chorus will be supporting. Details, tickets £22+/£18+ etc.
https://spookymen.com/event/2-3/.
NEW
Saturday 21 September 2019 7.30pm - Ensemble Hesperi: The
Pheasant's Eye -
St Mary's Church, High Street, Totnes TQ9 5NN
Totnes Early Music Society: Be guided through the musical scenery of 18th
century Scotland through timeless folk tunes and infectious dance rhythms.
Ensemble Hesperi offer an engaging programme based on Scottish Baroque music,
from Scottish-born composers such as James Oswald and William McGibbon, They are
joined by Scottish dancer Kathleen Gilbert to mix visual movement with a
repertoire steeped in the iconic heritage of Scotland. Full details
www.totnesearlymusic.org.
NEW Thursday 8 November 2023 8pm - Singers night - Totnes Folk Club, Dartmouth Inn, 28 Warland,
Totnes TQ9 5EL (map)
Rumour has it Silvington will be in attendance. "Well worth the quid or two to get in." Andy Clarke 01803 732312.
NEW Thursday 14
September 2023 8pm - Singers night - Totnes Folk Club, Dartmouth Inn, 28 Warland,
Totnes TQ9 5EL (map)
The club returns after the summer break. "Well worth the quid or two to get in." Andy Clarke 01803 732312.
NEW Thursday 13
October 2022 8pm - Singers night - Totnes Folk Club, Dartmouth Inn, 28 Warland,
Totnes TQ9 5EL (map)
Another of our fine singers nights at TFC. As usual it will be held upstairs. A
quid or 2 to get in and worth every penny! See you there. Contact: Andy Clarke
01803 732312.
NEW Thursday 11 August 2022 - Totnes Folk Club will not be meeting this evening / this month.
"2019 events Every second Thursday of the month in the Dartmouth Inn
LT= Local Troubadours (Last 45 mins or so)
PA Professional (touring) artist (2 x 45 min sets)
TBC= To be confirmed
Tradewinds Scoriton - two phones nos. 631506 on their email (also 631308)
NEW
Sunday 29 January 2017 7.30pm - Trade Winds - Tradesmans Arms, Scoriton,
nr Buckfastleigh
(map)
A Dartmoor Come-All-Ye session for
singers, storytellers, poets, musicians and everybody else. Trade a poem for a
song for a story for music for fine company. Call Simon or Sue Williams 01364
631506 for information or email
susan@farmhouse.ac.
NB:
From now on, Trade Winds will always be on the last Sunday
of the month, not the fourth as before. Hopefully, the change should make
it easier to remember in the coming months
Sunday 13 December 2015 7pm - Trade Winds Christmas Party -
Scoriton Village Hall, near Buckfastleigh (map)
More Trade Winds goodies, with a festive flourish and a buffet supper to get you
in the mood for the 25th. As every year, we ask people to bring food to share,
so we can have a grand buffet in the middle of the evening. Also, there will be
a raffle to cover the cost of hiring the hall, so we ask anybody who can to
bring a prize to bolster the raffle table. Simon and Susan, tel. 01364 631308.
A Dartmoor Come-All-Ye session for
singers, storytellers, poets, musicians and everybody else.
Sunday 23 October 2011 7.30pm - Tradewinds - Tradesmans Arms, Scoriton nr
Buckfastleigh
(map)
A Dartmoor Come-All-Ye session for
singers, storytellers, poets, musicians and everybody else. Trade a poem for a
song for a story for music for fine company. Call Simon or Sue Williams 01364
631506 for information or email
susan@farmhouse.ac.
Sunday 28 October 2012 7.30pm - Trade Winds -
Tradesmans Arms, Scoriton (map)
nr Buckfastleigh
It's that time of the month again when we all gather for another evening of
poems, songs, stories and music, collectively known as Trade Winds. It would be
great to see anybody who would like to contribute or just to sit and listen. All
are very welcome. Call Simon
or Sue Williams for information on 01364
631506
or email
susan@farmhouse.ac
NEW Wednesday 29
November 2023 7.30pm - Tunelink Fiddle Group Workshop - Bridgetown Community
Hall, Hope Close, Totnes, TQ9 5YD
Led by Griselda Sanderson. For intermediate-advanced fiddlers to explore
traditional folk repertoire in the company of others. Music will be taught by
ear, but notation will be available. You will learn new tunes and part-playing
with music from Scandinavia, Scotland and beyond. Pay what you can £8, £10, £12.
To book email
gris_sanderson@hotmail.com.
NEW Autumn Course -
Evening workshops in traditional music and dance - Totnes
Wednesday evenings 7.00-8.30pm: September 18 & 25, October 2, 9, 16 & 30,
November 6, 13, 20 & 27. Sessions held in the Pulse building behind Totnes
Library TQ9 5RP, led by Gris Sanderson and Louis Bingham. £8 pp per session, £6
pp for family groups. Contact
tunelinksouthwest@gmail.com, Gris: 07792 319809, Louis: 07708 298146 for
more information.
www.facebook.com/TunelinkSW.
NEW
Friday 19 April 2019 - Tunelink Spring Ceilidh
with Jiginaboot Ceilidh Band - Dartington Village Hall, Cott Road, Dartington
TQ9 6HY (map)
Dance in the spring with our guest ceilidh band Jiginaboot, complete with caller
and all the way from the Scottish Borders! Plus Celtic circle dances to start
the night with music from the Tunelink Players. Tickets: £8 adult, £4 U16, £20
family (2+2). Available online: search
www.eventbee.com for "Tunelink
Ceilidh". Or contact Louis and Gris to book tickets in person and pick up local
to Totnes: 01803 864286 / 07708 298146 / 07792 319809,
tunelinksouthwest@gmail.com.
Doors 7pm. BYO refreshments.
NEW Friday 23 November 2018 - Silvington and
Friends - Royal Western Yacht Club, Queen Anne's Battery, Plymouth
Featuring Ben Campbell, Anton Horwich, Keith Fennell and Claire Fielding.
Silvington is a collaboration between two established performers, Tricia
Moore and John Connor. They play folk, traditional and contemporary acoustic
music.
www.silvington.org.
Tickets £10 from 01548 810806, email
johnfconnor@aol.com, or via Folk on the Moor. In aid of Navy Wings, Fleet
Air Arm charity.
NEW Saturday 27 October 2018 - Silvington -
Village Hall, West Charleton, nr Kingsbridge TQ7 2AG (map)
Silvington is a collaboration between two established performers, Tricia
Moore and John Connor. They play folk, traditional and contemporary acoustic
music. Tickets £10 including pasty supper from
01548 531241 / 531562 in aid of St Mary's West Charleton.
NEW Tuesday 17
January 2023 6pm - Whimple Wassail
Sent in by Jim Causley. Free event. Begins outside the Whimple Heritage Centre,
Lockyers Linhay, Church Road, Whimple EX5 2TA 6pm. Wear wellies and warm,
waterproof clothing. Bring a small mug to partake of the ‘wassail’ and something
to bag or make noise with! Finishes at Whimple Cricket Club where pasties and
other refreshments are served for a modest price. NB: the entire procession
involves walking from one side of the village to the other. For more information
visit:
www.whimple.org.
NEW Saturday 10
December 2022 7.30pm - A Causley Christmas -
St Mary’s Church, The Square, Whimple EX5 2SZ
A concert of Devon songs with a Christmas twist
with Jim Causley. With support from Tale
Valley Choir. Tickets £10 ( incl. mulled wine and mince pies) available from
Whimple Stores or
www.jimcausley.co.uk.
NEW Friday 8 July
2022 - Jim Causley - Victory Hall, School Hill, Whimple EX5 2TS
An evening of West Country Folk Music featuring Jim Causley and support.
Doors/Bar 7 pm..This event forms part of the Whimple Week celebrations. Tickets
£10 from Village Shop; on the door; or
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jim-causley-tickets-342765339357?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch.
NEW
Sunday 23 February 2020 -
Harbottle & Jonas
- The Thirsty Farmer, Whimple EX5 2QQ
Husband and wife duo who combine the rich traditions of folk music with original
and contemporary interpretations through a blend of closely intertwined vocal
harmonies and compelling and authentic musical arrangements, blending
concertina, harmonium, banjo, cittern, stomp box and acoustic guitar.
www.thirstyfarmer.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 15 November 2019
7.30pm - The Black Feathers - Talaton Parish Hall, Talaton, nr Whimple EX5 2RF
The Black Feathers are Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, whose perfectly paired
voices intertwine effortlessly to create a genre defying sound. Combining
elements of folk, roots, Americana, and southern rock, the duo have been touring
all over the world, winning over new fans of all ages everywhere they go. Full
details www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
NEW Tuesday 12
September 2023 9am 'til late - Widecombe Fair - Widecombe in the Moor
All the usual fun of the fair, with a full programme of great music in
various venues, including Geoff Lakeman & Rob Murch, Jim Causley & Bill Murray
and Ashburton Community Folk Orchestra. Music schedule not found online (as at
21/8/23) but may become available here
www.widecombefair.com
or here
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064659793345.
NEW Thursday 27 July 2023 7.30pm -
Jim Causley - St Pancras Church, Widecombe in the Moor
Jim will be singing a collection of Dartmoor songs and will be backed on some of
them by the Widecombe Singers, who did a similar job for Chris Hoban back in
2018.Tickets £12
from Daf Edwards on 07957 280129 or
dafedwards53@gmail.com.
NEW Tuesday 13
September 2022 all day - Folk at Widecombe Fair - Widecombe in the Moor
A full programme of music 10am to 10pm on the main stage, plus more (including
morris dancing) 10am to 4pm on the village green and in the garden of the
Rugglestone Inn.
www.widecombefair.com.
www.facebook.com/Widecombe-Fair-1661976267354256.
Main Stage - Fair Field Beer Tent; 10.00 Saff Juno; 11.00 Rhythm & Shoes; 12.00
Beltones & Naughty Corner; 13.00 Banned from the Moor; 14.00 Geoff Lakeman & Rob
Murch; 15.00 The Lazy Divide; 16.00 Steve Jenner; 17.00 Jim Causley & Bill
Murray; 18.00 Back Beach Boyz; 19.00 JAR; 20.00 Five Finger Discount; 21.00 Red
Dirt Band
Village Green; 10.00 Banned from the Moor; 11.00 Ashburton Community Folk
Orchestra; 12.00 Steve Jenner; 13.00 Back Beach Boyz; 14.00 Jim Causley & Bill
Murray; 15.00 Beltane Border Morris
Rugglestone; 12.00 Dartmoor Border Morris; 13.00 Saff Juno; 14.00 Naughty Comer
Sneaky Session
NEW Friday 6 March 2020 - Nancy Kerr & Luke
Daniels & - The Cafe on the Green, Widecombe in the Moor
Tickets £13 for gig only, £25 for (pre-booked) dinner & gig. Contact Daf Edwards
on 07957 280129 or
dafedwards53@gmail.com to book.
www.widecombesailingclub.org.uk.The cafe is licensed. Doors open at 6.30 for
diners, 7.30 for non-diners.
NEW Friday 31 January 2020 - Widecombe Sailing
Club Winter Regatta - The Old Inn, Widecombe in the Moor
A lovely cosy evening of good food followed by singing, playing, recitations -
whatever you want to do! It's a non-scary occasion to try out any skills that
haven't been showcased before among old shanties, silly songs and quite a lot of
laughter. Menu: 2 courses for £16.50 (beef goulash, fish bouillibaise, lentil &
coconut curry, plus a hot pud - fruit crumble or similar - or cheese & biccies).
You don't have to choose in advance and there's nothing stopping you opting for
a spoonful of each on your plate, if that's what you want. Contact Daf Edwards
on 07957 280129 or
dafedwards53@gmail.com to book.
NEW Rescheduled from 9
June
Sunday 21 July 2019 - The Ruggle Regatta - Rugglestone Inn, Widecombe in
the Moor
Free event. Line-up: Back Beach Boyz from Teignmouth, followed by Wild Goose,
Skylark, Widecombe Singers, Raven’s Return and then Banned from the Moor.
www.widecombesailingclub.org.uk.
BackStage Devon - a new music venue at
Muddifords Court, Willand, Cullompton EX15 2QG
Website
www.backstagedevon.co.uk. Ticketing
www.ticketsource.co.uk/backstage-devon.
Current (folk) programme; other genres too:
Saturday 25 June - Steve Tilston
Thursday 14 July - Phil Beer
Saturday 20 August - Sarah McQuaid
Saturday 3 September - Miranda Sykes & Hannah Martin
Saturday 10 September - Steve Knightley
Saturday 24 September -
Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby
NEW Saturday 24
September 2022 - Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby
- BackStage Devon, Muddifords Court, Willand, Cullompton EX15 2QG
"Combine a consummate singer and songwriter, with an outstandingly
brilliant guitarist and you have pure magic. Their performances leave audiences
spellbound" Ann and Eddie Green, Kirkham.
www.backstagedevon.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 10
September 2022 7.30pm - Steve Knightley - BackStage Devon, Muddifords Court,
Willand, Cullompton EX15 2QG
Steve is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter/musician and founder member of
folk/acoustic roots trail-blazers ‘Show of Hands’ described by Peter Gabriel as
‘one of the great English bands’. A constant throughout Steve’s work is his
ability to root his songs in time and place, notably the West Country where he
was raised. Full details
www.ticketsource.co.uk/backstage-devon.
www.backstagedevon.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 3
September 2022 7.30pm - Miranda Sykes & Hannah Martin - BackStage Devon,
Muddifords Court, Willand, Cullompton EX15 2QG
details tba
www.backstagedevon.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 20
August 2022 8pm - Sarah McQuaid - BackStage Devon, Muddifords Court, Willand,
Cullompton EX15 2QG
“She reached parts other singers fail to do ... There is emotion, beauty,
passion and musically great arrangements and fab playing. ” - Rob Bozas, Bozas
International (Publisher, Peter Gabriel/Real World); “Captivating, unorthodox
songwriting … layered satin vocals ... enthralling, harrowing arrangements … a
gateway into a true innovator’s soul.” - PopMatters; “Her subtle mastery onstage
launches her straight into my fave shows ever.” - Huffington Post.
www.sarahmcquaid.com.
Full details
www.ticketsource.co.uk/backstage-devon.
www.backstagedevon.co.uk.
NEW Thursday 14
July 2022 8pm - Phil Beer - BackStage Devon, Muddifords Court, Willand,
Cullompton EX15 2QG
‘Songs of the Road’ tour. The first set will be short and sweet and taken from
Phil's standing repertoire. The hour long second half will knit together a
number of traditional, contemporary, and original songs about travelling. These
will be arranged for the usual array of instruments and will tell the story of
being on the road, both now and in older times. ‘Phil is one of the most popular
ambassadors for acoustic roots music. A dazzling instrumentalist, he is perhaps
best known as a top flight fiddler’ - The Truth. Full details
www.ticketsource.co.uk/backstage-devon.
www.backstagedevon.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 25
June 2022 8pm - Steve Tilston - BackStage Devon, Muddifords Court, Willand,
Cullompton EX15 2QG
Steve Tilston is one of our most celebrated song smiths, widely
recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music; the words,
arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else.
Support: Verity Greenway. Full details
www.ticketsource.co.uk/backstage-devon.
www.backstagedevon.co.uk.
NEW Sunday 5 March
2023 3-4.45pm - Wren Music: Songs of Her Story - Emmanuel Hall, Emmanuel Road,
St Thomas, Exeter EX4 1EJ
Special performance celebrates the lives of remarkable women. The Wren Music Her
Story Choir returns to Exeter with a free performance to mark International
Women’s Day and to herald the start of Wren Music's 40th anniversary
celebrations. Full details
www.wrenmusic.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Saturday 29
October 2022 - Wren Music: Family Music Day - Okehampton
Wren Music will be hosting a selection of musical events suitable for all
ages across Okehampton town centre. Morning workshops, an afternoon ceilidh, a
lunchtime pub session and an evening concert featuring Jim Causley. No advance
booking required. Full details
www.wrenmusic.co.uk/event/family-music-day.
NEW 22-24 October
2021 - Wren Music Folk Festival - Wren Music, Ebenezer Hall, North Street,
Okehampton EX20 1AR
Back for its 21st year, formally the Baring-Gould Folk Weekend, the Wren Music
Folk Festival is hosted by the professional musicians at Wren Music, in
easy-access indoor venues across the centre of the old market town of Okehampton,
Devon. Over the weekend the artists and audience create one very special
community. The weekend features concerts, workshops for singers and players,
folk clubs and pub sessions. There will be a Saturday night Ceilidh and local
dance sides performing across the weekend. The ‘Share the Stage’ concerts put
you on the bill with the artists. This year Wren welcomes accordion players Mel
& Kat Biggs, performing as a rare duo. Back by popular demand, international
singer Lucky Moyo, who has performed for Nelson Mandela and Queen Elizabeth II.
Also Scott Gardiner, an award-winning singer of Scottish folk and bothy ballads.
You’ll also see local favourites and the full Wren Ensemble. All artists perform
and run workshops across the weekend. There will be delicious home-cooked food
and local ales available at all events. Join the special Saturday supper with
the artists, games and fun, and Sunday features the annual Prize Conker
Competition. There will be events specifically for families and all ages are
welcome. Weekend tickets just £45. Discounted tickets for groups and families.
Full programme and ticket booking:
www.wrenmusic.co.uk/event/wren-music-folk-festival.
NEW Wren Music ~
Blackberries and Bandages: A Concert for Devon Remembers Heritage Project
Saturday 24 June 2017 7.30pm - Holy Trinity Church, Barnstaple - for
tickets, contact 01837 53754
Saturday 1 July 2017 7.30pm - Palace Theatre, Paignton - for tickets,
contact 01803 665800
Saturday 8 July 2017 7.30pm - Beehive, Honiton - for tickets, contact
01404 384050
Devon Remembers is a four-year project to look at the effect of the Great War on
the people of Devon. Wren Music was awarded the music commission. Our brief was
the Home Front in Devon. The first half of each concert features Wren’s
community choirs and orchestras local to that area; the second half is
Blackberries and Bandages, bringing together the 20 members from across the
groups who have worked on the concert. Tickets £5, U16s £3
NEW Thursday 6
April 2017 7.30pm - Jim Payne & Wren Music - Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter
EX2 4AZ (map)
Part of ‘Shore to Shore Revisited’ - a lecture, recital and concert tour
given by Newfoudland’s Jim Payne and Devon’s Paul Wilson and Marilyn Tucker of
Wren Music. Jim Payne is a renowned Newfoundland folk singer who is best known
for performing Newfoundland’s traditional sea shanties and plays many
instruments, including the guitar, violin, accordion and mandolin. Besides being
a singer, he is a storyteller, actor and writer. He also teaches Newfoundland
square and step dances. Wren Music runs choirs, orchestras and youth groups
throughout Devon and provides opportunities for people of all ages and
backgrounds to make music, including those with special educational needs and
disabled adults and children. In 2016, Paul and Marilyn received the prestigious
Gold Badge from the English Folk Dance and Song Society for their work in
general, and for their contribution as performers and song collectors, notably
their work with the Baring-Gould collection. Paul is chairman of the Devonshire
Association’s Music Section. Tickets £10+ from
www.wegottickets.com/event/388390.
www.cygnettheatre.co.uk. Tel. 01392
277189..
NEW Saturday 16 July 2016 7-9pm - Wren Music
presents a Special Summer Concert - Southernhay URC Church, Southernhay East,
Exeter, EX1 1QD
The concert will feature three fantastic Wren groups who will be playing both
separately and together. The show will open with the premiere performance from
the Fiddle Orchestra of Devon led by Becki Driscoll. There is something very
special about the sound of many bowed instruments playing beautifully and in
harmony with each other. Then the delights of the Mandolin Orchestra of Devon (MOoD)
led by Matt Norman. The MOoD repertoire ranges from Early Music through Baroque
and Classical as well as folk tunes and some fun pieces, a rare treat for us to
hear them here too. The evening will close with a performance from Rough Music;
around 90 musicians on diverse instruments playing together from a repertoire
that will include local music collected by Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould of Lew
Trenchard in West Devon, other traditional South West music in addition to 17th
and 18th Century English pieces. The evening promises to be something very
special.
www.wrenmusic.co.uk.
Free entry with a collection.
Saturday 5 July 2014 10am-5pm - Bagpipe Day
Workshops - Fairplace Church Hall, Okehampton EX20 1DT
All day bagpipe workshop with Andy Letcher and David Faulkner £40/£30 concs).
Absolute beginners session led by Phil Williams 2-5pm, bagpipes provided,
limited spaces available, bookings preferred, £18/£13 concs). Prices include
ticket to evening dance. Details, ticketing etc. at
www.wrenmusic.co.uk or
phone 01837 53754.
Saturday 5 July 2014 7pm - French & Breton
Folk Workshop & Dance - Charter Hall, Market Street, Okehampton EX20 1AA
with WOD and The Eelgrinders. Dance workshop 7pm led by Carrie Atkinson and
Jenny Dodwell with music from Possion Rouge - Dance 8pm with bar by Ale and
Cake. Tickets £8/£6 concs), dance workshop included. Contact 01837 53754,
www.wrenmusic.co.uk.
Saturday 12 July 2014 7.30pm - Phil Beer -
Fairplace Church, Okehampton EX20 1DT
Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the West Country‘s award winning
acoustic duo Show of Hands and is Patron of Wren Music’s Baring-Gould Folk
weekend and as such donates proceeds of one concert per year to help support the
event. Online ticketing
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/phil-beer-in-concert-tickets-11842367841?aff=es2&rank=0.
www.wrenmusic.co.uk or
phone 01837 53754.
Monday 26 April 2010 2.30pm - Dartington's Soundart Radio 102.5 FM
also webstreaming at
www.soundartradio.org.uk, has a folk show on alternate Mondays 2.30-3pm.
Friday
5 March 2010 8-11pm - Fest Noz French
and Breton Music and Dance - Palstone Recreation Room, South Brent (map)
Regular first Friday event at the sports field on the eastern edge of South
Brent. No previous experience necessary. £3.50. Contact
louise.scammell[at]gmail.com.
Saturday 10 December 2011 8.30pm - Martin
Harley - Devonport Guildhall (map)
Performances at Glastonbury’s Acoustic and Avalon stages have cemented his
popularity as part of the UK’s acoustic scene and the home grown, hard touring
approach he's employed over the last eight years has built a strong fan base
worldwide. The 'British Americana' sound is influenced by Delta Blues and Gypsy
Jazz and has produced a road worn style of balladry that feels as comfortable
and real as an old pair of shoes you just can’t throw away.
www.myspace.com/martinharleyband Tickets £8 adv (01752 395028) /£10 door
www.realideas.org/devonportguildhall
Saturday 1 February 2014 8pm - Blackheart -
Stokeinteignhead Village Hall (map)
Folk duo Chrissy Mostyn and Richard Pilkington, samples
www.blackheartmusic.co.uk. Tickets 01803 316993.
Friday 7 February 2014 - Blackheart - Willand
Village Hall nr Cullompton
Folk duo Chrissy Mostyn and Richard Pilkington, samples
www.blackheartmusic.co.uk. No further details available.
Sunday 23 February 2014 8pm - Blackheart -
Whipton Community Hall, Exeter
Samples
www.blackheartmusic.co.uk. Contact 01392 468319.
Saturday 13 September 2014 8pm - Blackheart -
Landscove Victory Hall, nr Ashburton
Samples
www.blackheartmusic.co.uk. details tba
Saturday 20 September 2014 8pm - Blackheart -
Tipton St John Hall, nr Sidmouth
Samples
www.blackheartmusic.co.uk. details tba
Friday 26 September 2014 8pm - Blackheart -
Broadwoodkelly Hall, N of Okehampton
Samples
www.blackheartmusic.co.uk. Contact 01837 83625.
Saturday 12 April 2014 - Steve Tilston Trio -
South Pool Village Hall, Herring Street, South Pool, nr Kingsbridge TQ7 2RP
(map)
Stuart and Keith are this talented, happy bunch who bring you a wonderful mix of
trad folk with US Blues. They make great music, combining the fiddle and
harmonica with vocals. The trio brings out the jauntier side of Steve’s writing.
They have been praised by Mark Radcliffe, Radio 2 and had an award from Mike
Harding, so they are very much in demand.
www.stevetilston.com. 7.00pm for 7.30pm prompt supper, followed by our guest
musicians. Raffle and bar. Tickets £18, available from Maddie Marchand email
madelinemarchand1[at]gmail.com, te. 01548 531979.
Sunday 25 May 2014 2-9pm - The Heart Of Devon Festival - Bow, on A3072
between Copplestone & Okehampton
A free, family friendly festival, which takes place in Bow Village Field
(EX17 6HU), with music , over 30 Craft, plant & food stalls and a display of
Vintage Vehicles. Hot food available using local produce along with a fully
licensed bar. All at non-inflated prices. We have an amazing line up this year
which includes, David Harbottle & Freya Jonas, Street Heat Samba Band, India
Electric Co (Cole Stacey & Joseph O Keefe), Michael Tinker, Reggae Band (Surface
Festival finalist's) Audio Razor, Sitting Pretty and Eat The Rich. Please feel
free to bring along a picnic but we do ask that all alcohol consumed is
purchased from our licensed bar. See
www.theheartofdevon.co.uk for more details.
Thursday 16 October 2014 8pm - Cole Stacey & Joseph O'Keefe - Exeter Golf
& Country Club, Countess Wear, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 7AE
Support: Sarah Yeo. In aid of Hospiscare, the Exeter-based cancer charity, and
chosen charity for the year of the club's president. Tickets £14 may be obtained
by calling the Club on 01392 874139 or by contacting
info@exetergcc.co.uk.
Sunday 23 November 2014 - Scraping The Barrel - The Crown & Anchor,
The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2LS
The tremendous trio of Nik, Les, and David, aka Scraping The (Soggy
Bottom Of The Stone Soup) Barrel, will be once again plying their trademark
Americana Blue Folk Diddlyeye for the entertainment of Plymouth's weekend
revellers.
Friday
28 November 2014 7.30pm - Wren Band: When the Moon is Full -
Stowford Community Centre, Sidmouth EX10 9YL
When the Moon is Full A programme about Werewolves! Inspired by Sabine
Baring-Gould’s Book of Werewolves, The Wren Music musicians are doing a mini
tour of Devon during November, with a touch of Gothic. Devon’s eccentric
clergyman, Sabine Baring-Gould, famous for his hymn ‘Onward Christian Soldiers’
is well-known as a Folklorist, but perhaps less well-known for giving classes
with a bat on his shoulder and for his interest in Werewolves! Champions of
local folk song and legend, the Wren Band bring a programme of rich harmonies
and top-class musicianship, which will appeal to Harry Potter fans and lovers of
Dartmoor legend alike. Tickets £12 (U18 £10). More details online ticketing see
www.wrenmusic.co.uk/wrenband.
Saturday 27 December 2014 - An Evening of Breton and French Dance -
Cadeleigh Village Hall, NW of Crediton
with Stilouen, Poisson Rouge, John Mills & Kate Price. £10 on door. Bar.
Food.
Sunday 28 December 2014 - Free For All - Chez Phil and Tania, Postcode for
satnav EX16 8HU
Metheglin ~ Le Raz ~ Pete & Karen - Stilouen Friends. Bring and share food
etc. Camping, barn camping & camper vans welcome. Further details ring 01884
242752.
Saturday 26 September 2015 8pm - Exmouth Shanty Men - Cromwell Arms, Bovey
Tracey
Part of an all-day fundraising event for Macmillan Nurses. In amongst other
events and entertainments to be held during the day, The Exmouth Shanty Men will
be giving their all from 8pm. For all further info, enquiries, etc, please see
www.thecromwellarms.co.uk.
Tuesday 15 December 2015 8pm - Exmouth Shanty Men - Bay Horse Inn, Totnes
In association with Skinners Brewery. The second of this year’s late-night
shopping evenings in the town. Expect the pub to be busy!
www.bayhorsetotnes.com.
Tuesday 26 January 2016 8pm - Exmouth Shanty Men - Clovelly Bay Inn,
Turnchapel, Plymouth
In association with Sinners Brewery. from 20.00 hrs. This delightful venue
overlooking the river Plym last hosted the ‘buoys’ two years ago and a fabulous
evening was had by all. The food at the Inn is superb!
www.clovellybayinn.co.uk.
Wednesday 14 October 2015 8pm - Red Dirt Skinners - The Red Lion,
Shobrooke
The band's rule-breaking individuality has led to them being the first band
in history to succeed at both the British Blues Awards and the British Country
Music Awards. The band’s music has wide appeal and comfortably blends Blues,
Americana, Folk and Country Music. Audiences the world over describe them as
“refreshingly different”. From the first song of the show, it is immediately
evident that they love performing live. The Skinners’ close vocal harmonies have
been described as “sublime” and “beyond perfection”. Rob and Sarah particularly
love the opportunity to interact with audiences both during and after their
shows.
www.reddirtskinners.com. Tickets £7 from The Red Lion or tel 01363 775468.
Sunday 15 November 2015 70pm - Rosa Rebecka: EP Launch 'Home' - Bike Shed
Theatre, Exeter EX4 3AT
Singer-songwriter and folk performer Rosa Rebecka launches her latest EP
Home with Folkstock records. Known for her arresting acoustic performances, Rosa
will use the Bike Shed’s intimate space to full effect, combining emotional
intensity with vocal virtuosity, and using a host of instruments to create a
journey for the listener, filled with joy, warmth and sorrow. “A lyrical,
sun-dappled and golden voice, tinged with a hint of steely moonlight that brings
to mind Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell” BBC Music. Tickets £8/£10 on 01392 434169
www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk.
VIA text
World Unlimited -
Further info (Graham Radley) 01803 875527 or
world.unlimited@o2.co.uk.
www.worldunlimited.co.uk. Doors 7.00pm
you can buy tickets direct from 01803 875527/07815 620402 (no booking fee) or
online
NEW Tuesday 24
October 2023 7.30pm -
Budapest Cafe Orchestra
-
Deco Lounge,
The Jolly Farmer, 8 Market Street, Newton Abbot
TQ12 2RB
Last year the show sold out with people waiting at the door to get
in. The refreshingly unconventional, snappily attired boutique orchestre
extraordinaire - BCO redeliver Balkan and Russian traditional gypsy and folk
music in their own fresh and surprising way. Admired for their artful
distillations of the masterpieces of the great Romantic composers. Budapest Café
Orchestra play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured
music from across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer laments, Romanian Doinas,
Hungarian Czadas and their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest tunes
ever written by the classical greats.
Full details
www.worldunlimited.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Sunday 22
October 2023 7.30pm - Blue Rose Code -
Deco Lounge,
The Jolly Farmer, 8 Market Street, Newton Abbot
TQ12 2RB
“One of the greatest live acts around right now” Americana UK. Ross
Wilson aka Blue Rose Code writes songs straight from – and to – the heart. They
address universal themes of love, loss and faith in a deeply personal way and
seamlessly blend folk, Americana, jazz, soul and pop influences into something
truly unique.
Full details
www.worldunlimited.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Saturday 3
June 2023 7.30pm -
Richard Durrant - St Mary the
Virgin Church, Abbotsbury, Newton
Abbot TQ12 2ND
We are excited to welcome back the most remarkable guitarist. In his
celebration of midsummer this maverick virtuoso and natural storyteller performs
his own guitar originals, choice moments from the acoustic/classical repertoire
and Bach on the ukulele. This wonderful music can be heard in venues the length
of the British Isles played by an extraordinary musician carrying his entire
show on a bicycle. Connection with the land is central to Richard’s work.
Full details
www.worldunlimited.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Tuesday 23 May 2023 7.30pm -
Lullo Reinhardt & Yuliya Lonskaya - The Jolly Farmer, 8 Market Street, Newton
Abbot TQ12 2RB
Full
details
www.worldunlimited.co.uk/tuesday-23rd-may-lullo-reinhardt-yuliya-lonskaya.
NEW Friday 12 May 2023 7.30pm -
John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett - St Mary the Virgin Church, Abbotsbury, Newton
Abbot TQ12 2ND
The official fifty year anniversary tour! Full details
www.worldunlimited.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Tuesday 15
November 2022 7.30pm - Budapest Cafe Orchestra -Bradley Suite, The Jolly Farmer,
8 Market Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 2RB
Amazing, enthralling, incredible and fabulous! A highly talented bunch of
musicians who are a music-driven phenomenon, a specialist
performance-entertainment outfit, enthralling audiences everywhere with their
infectious energy. You will journey from one emotional pole to another: from a
desperately tragic evocative heart-rending ancient Jewish melody to a dance from
Romania or Russia and all the fiery exuberance that goes along. Full details
www.worldunlimited.co.uk/whats-on.
World Unlimited concerts at St Mary's Parish Church,
Kingskerswell TQ12 5LD (map)
World Unlimted (Graham Radley) has recently announced its programme (subject to
updates) through to Christmas time. "A magical setting for live music, our
famous home made cakes and refreshments in the interval, please bring your own
wine etc if you want, we have glasses." Free car park opposite. Tickets
available from Seetickets.com and wegottickets.com (subject to booking fee). Or
you can also buy direct, paying by BACS or cheque (no booking fee), call 01803
875527 / 07815 620402 or email
graham.worldunlimited@gmail.com. See
www.worldunlimited.co.uk for details, samples, online bookings, full
programme; or call 01803 875527 / 07815 620402 or email
graham.worldunlimited@gmail.com to book without a fee.
NEW
Saturday 7 July 2018 7.30pm - "Folk and More" - Kingskerswell Village Hall,
School Road, Kingskerswell TQ12 5DJ
On the bill are Harpingmad, the Cornelius Family, Graham Butterfield and Folk
Inspired (Chris & Paul Woodhouse). Tickets are now on sale from Chris & Paul
07894 961010, email
p.woodhouse47@sky.com and at the Garden Gate (the wool & knitting
shop) in the main street Kingskerswell, tel 01803 873534.
Saturday 16 January 2016 7.30pm - Dances with a Difference - Pinhoe
Road Baptist Church, 157-165 Pinhoe Road, Polsloe Bridge, Exeter EX4 7HZ
Dance with Richard Mason and Abacus. After the success of our first two
dances we have released two more dates for the spring. Dances with a
Difference is chance to do dances that you wouldn't normally do at a Ceilidh
or Social dance. The dances will generally be 'different' enough to confuse
complete beginners, and to make experienced dancers think twice. Some are
new contra dances, some are dances for unusual numbers or in unusual
formations - all are fun to do! Tickets £5, please call 01392 411434.
NEW
Monday 18 March 2019 8.30pm - Eliza Acty - Bread and Roses, 62 Ebrington
Street, Plymouth PL4 9AF
With her unique vocal style, singer and musician Eliza performs a wide range of
folk, blues, American old-time and contemporary songs that spans over a century
of music.
www.elizaacty.com.
NEW
Sunday 9 December 2018 4pm - Eliza Acty - Seven Stars Inn, Seven Stars
Lane, Plymouth PL5 4NN
With her unique vocal style, singer and musician Eliza performs a wide range of
folk, blues, American old-time and contemporary songs that spans over a century
of music.
www.elizaacty.com.
NEW
Monday 26 November 2018 8.30pm - Eliza Acty - Bread and Roses, 62
Ebrington Street, Plymouth PL4 9AF
With her unique vocal style, singer and musician Eliza performs a wide range of
folk, blues, American old-time and contemporary songs that spans over a century
of music.
Her early influence started close to home with her
father Peter Acty who is an accomplished American-style claw hammer and frailing
banjo player, he is also a classic, percussive finger-pick guitarist and will be
accompanying Eliza.
www.elizaacty.com.
NEW
Saturday 24 September 2016 - Ninebarrow - Downderry & Seaton Village Hall,
Main Road, Downderry, Torpoint, Cornwall PL11 3LW
Details tbc
www.ninebarrow.co.uk.
NEW
Wednesday 9 March 2016 7.30pm - Phil Beer - Colebrooke Parish Hall
Box office: 01363 84309 or
sandsgraham@talktalk.net
NEW Saturday 21 May 2016 7.30pm -
Lute Concert - St. Winifred's Church, Branscombe
Renaissance to Baroque. Lutes, songs and tunes spanning 300 years. Steve
Graham (playing a selection of lutes, including Elizabethan guitar, Renaissance
and Baroque lutes, and the fabulous Theorbo), Liz Pannell (playing a selection
of Baroque Irish (Carolan) tunes on violin and viola), Susan King (singing songs
by Dowland, Purcell, Handel, as well as Renaissance music from Italy and France,
and a couple of Elizabethan folk songs too). Tickets £10 available from Paragon
Books, High Street, Sidmouth or 01297 680297 / 01395 513345. Free glass of wine
and Baroque nibbles. Free parking at the village hall, some disabled
parking. In aid of Amnesty International.
Wednesday 20 July 2016 - Switchback - Fountain Inn, Branscombe
Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack of the duo Switchback from the USA
have been playing their brand of eclectic Celtic and Americana music at sold-out
concert halls, performing arts centers and festivals around the world for over
twenty years. Switchback concerts feature a mix of Irish music and original
songs from their catalog of over 300 tunes.
www.waygoodmusic.com.
NEW
Saturday 8 October 2016 - Cosgrave & Banks - Bratton Clovelly Parish Hall EX20
4JT
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 new 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. Bar.
www.brattonclovellyfestival.com.
NEW
Sunday 19 June 2016 1-3pm - Dumbo's Feather
- Fountain Head, Branscombe EX12 3BG
At the annual beer festival.
NEW
Friday 23 September 2016 - Home Service -
The David Hall, South Petherton
Quite a trek (1½ hours' drive from Totnes), but if you're keen to see the first
gig by the new line-up of Home Service with John Kirkpatrik as lead vocalist
(and on squeezeboxes of course) following the retirement of John Tams, you might
want to make the journey.
www.homeserviceband.co.uk. The David Hall has an ongoing programme of
top-class folk gigs.
www.thedavidhall.org.uk.
NEW
Thursday 22 September 2016 8.30pm - Seth
Lakeman and Wildwood Kin - St Peter & Holy Apostles, Wyndham Square, Plymouth
PL1 5EG
Tickets
www.seetickets.com/event/seth-lakeman-ft-wildwood-kin/st-peter-and-the-holy-apostles/1006792.
NEW
Saturday 15 April 2017 8pm - Harbottle & Jonas -
Harbour Lights, Anchor Cottages, Hope Cove, Kingsbridge TQ7 3HQ
Harbottle & Jonas are a stunning young folk duo based in Totnes, Devon. Their
music is eclectic and is always accompanied with a great story. They have
received plaudits from folk royalty including Seth Lakeman, Jon Boden, Rod
Clements, Declan Sinnott, BBC Introducing and have recently been endorsed by
Seasalt Clothing. Playing over 100 gigs each year, these troubadours are to be
found far and wide across our beautiful island.
NEW
Saturday 18 March 2017 7.30pm - Reg Meuross - St Andrew’s Church, Market
Place, Colyton, nr Seaton EX24 6JS
Reg Meuross is a true modern troubadour, representing contemporary English
folk writing at its best. 2017 heralds a new solo album to be released in the
Spring, a fresh collection of songs from Reg Meuross which comment bravely on
life as he sees it, bringing wide ranging stories, from the ravages of austerity
and the injustice of the plight of refugees, to some of most beautifully
disarming love songs ever written. Reg will preview songs from this new album at
Colyton, as well as performing a selection of old favourites from the Meuross
catalogue. “A mighty songwriter and an equally fine singer” Martin Carthy.
Details
www.regmeuross.com/event/reg-meuross-live-colyton-devon.
NEW UPDATED Cancelled
NEW
Saturday 4 February 2017 10.30am-4.30pm - South West Sacred Harp Singing
Day - Baptist Church, High St., Cullompton EX15 1AB
Bring & Share lunch. Donations to cover costs. Details from Stevie 01884
563138 /07976 605692 or Martin 07721 451406.
NEW
Friday 10 February 2017 - Cosgrave & Banks - Lydford Nicholls Hall, Lydford,
EX20 4BH
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. A 'Villages In Action' event, see
www.villagesinaction.co.uk for booking details, venue location etc. Tickets
from 01822 820345.
NEW
Tuesday 7 March 2017 - Cosgrave & Banks - Holcombe Burnell Church, Longdown
EX6 7RZ
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. A 'Villages In Action' event, see
www.villagesinaction.co.uk for booking details, venue location etc. Tickets
from 01392 811246.
NEW
Friday 24 March 2017 - Cosgrave & Banks - Sheldon Village Hall EX14 4QU
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. A 'Villages In Action' event, see
www.villagesinaction.co.uk for booking details, venue location etc. Tickets
from 01404 841367.
NEW
Saturday 6 May 2017 - Cosgrave & Banks - Community Hall, Lamerton, nr
Tavistock PL19 8QP
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. Tickets £10. BYO drinks. Ticketing tba
NEW
Friday 9 June 2017 - Cosgrave & Banks - Bovey Tracey Craft Fair
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
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 18 March 2017 7.30pm - Ceilidh
Evening - St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH (map)
Live band and licensed bar. Tickets £7 from Tim Bayton:
tim@timbayton.co.uk, 07743 066225. St
James’ Church Exeter, sharing God’s love through worship, fellowship and
service.
www.stjamesexeter.org.
NEW
Wednesday 22 February 2017 8.30pm - La Vie En Rose - Toorak Hotel, Chestnut
Avenue, Torquay TQ2 5JS
Gypsy Jazz & Swing. The band, featuring David Jones (gtr), Laurie Light
(guitar), Rebecca Willson (vlolin), Nick White (clarinet) and Mitch Humphrys
(double bass). has a collective, wide-ranging background in classical,
traditional jazz, rock, Western swing, blues and roots but brought together by a
shared love of gypsy jazz. The fiery swing, romantic waltzes, Latin beats and
lilting melodies of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and The Quintette du
Hot Club de France are still as engaging now, as when they first burst onto the
stage in the 1930’s and ‘40’s. A duet of guitars, a hot fiddle, soulful clarinet
and slaptastic upright bass come together to play music inspired by those ‘hot
jazz’ musician, but of course, with a few surprises from the band thrown in.
Tickets £7/£6 adv from Torbay Bookshop, Paignton or online from
www.speakeasytorquay.com/upcoming-gigs (no booking fee), £8 door.
Speakeasy Torquay, not just live jazz but an eclectic mix of stimulating
live music, all with a jazz influence. Jazz,world music, blues, funk, soul,
folk.
NEW
Saturday 11 March 2017 7.30pm - Barn Dance (& Supper) with Rumpus Ceilidh
Band - St Matthias Church Hall,
Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HW (map)
Licensed bar. Tickets £10, family (2+2) £25, from Pat on 01803 323801.
Proceeds to TOPS Musical Productions to enable them to continue producing
full-scale musical in Torbay.
NEW
Saturday 25 March 2017 - Les Barker - Function Room, Dolphin Hotel, Fore
St,. Beer EX12 3EQ
Come and enjoy the hilarious performance of Les Barker who writes strange poems
and comes originally from Manchester, but he's now Welsh. He's written 77 books,
which sell in large numbers at his gigs because people don't quite believe what
they've just heard. His poems have spawned a number of folk heroes: Jason and
the Arguments, Cosmo the Fairly Accurate Knife Thrower, Captain Indecisive and
Spot of the Antarctic. Tickets £10 from the Dolphin (01297 20068) or by post
(cheque payable to Richard Scott, with SAE): Richard Scott, 23 Underleys, Beer,
Devon EX12 3LX.
NEW
Sunday 26 February 2017 5pm - Words for Voices - St. Paul’s Church, Devon
Square, Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN
'Time of our Lives' - A light-hearted look at the journey through life with
words and music, compiled and performed by Words for Voices with music from
Devon Close Harmony Quartet (DCHQ). Words for Voices are 4 actors who have
worked together for decades and produce very slick, brilliantly presented
sketches on a particular theme. “Time of our Lives” is a very humorous look at
the Seven ages of Man and gives us lots of scope to remind you of infancy,
empathise with you through adolescence, flirt with you through the wooing years,
have a crisis with you in midlife and then learn to forget about how it will all
end! DCHQ have a great selection of songs to fit the theme, mostly a cappella
and ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. "Although it’s not exactly a
folk concert (with the acting) the quartet are singing Foreign Lander and Mike
Harding's "Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls" amongst others." Tickets £10 (U16 free)
available from Torbay Hospital Main Reception, or St. Paul’s Church. (League of
Friends 01803 654520). Proceeds will benefit Rowcroft Hospice and Torbay
Hospital League of Friends.
NEW
Friday 28 April 2017 - Klezmer
Ceilidh with Kevara -
St Matthews Church Hall, Lower Summerlands,
Newtown, Exeter EX1 2LJ
Come and join Si, Ami, Martin, Pam, Tim, Joel and Howard for more East European
shenanigans. www.kevara.co.uk.
No bar, BYO refreshments. £8.50/£7. Doors 6.30pm, Music 7-10.15pm..
NEW
Saturday 13 May 2017 8pm - Special Spring Concert - Southernhay URC,
Southernhay East Exeter EX1 1QD
Wren Music presents a concert with the Melodissimo Choir from Henvic in Brittany
and the Rough Music Folk Orchestra from East Devon. Melodissimo boasts more than
65 singers. They will sing songs from their own Breton culture; contemporary
French song; songs from around the world, and songs with the call to freedom. It
will be their second visit to Devon hosted by Wren’s Rough Music who will play
music from their home in East Devon and explore repertoire from across the
county much much further afield! Rough Music’s conductor David Faulkner says,
“It is going to be a fabulous evening, I can’t wait to hear our friends from
Brittany sing again. It was fantastic when we visited them in Henvic and I am
sure it will be a repeat performance here! Rough Music is always great – they
are a joy to listen to and so much fun!”. For more information, please contact
David Faulkner on 01836 53754 or email
david@wrenmusic.co.uk. Free entry with a collection. Light refreshments
available.
NEW
Saturday 13 May 2017 7pm - Medieval and Folk Music Concert - St Mary's
Church, Plympton PL7 1QW
Featuring Mock Hobby Horse, Russell Harris and Nicholas Millington, who
specialise in early music on a wide variety of traditional/acoustic instruments,
"beautiful, haunting, timeless melodies".
www.mockhobbyhorse.co.uk. Along with Mick Bramich, a knowledgeable and
entertaining local folk musician. Mick plays traditional music and songs of the
19th and 20th centuries including some from the Sabine Baring Gould collection.
£5 on door. Part of the 'Royalty in Residence' weekend at Plympton Priory Site
St Mary's Church, which is in turn part of Plymouth History Festival 2017
running 6 May-4 June. Full details
www.historyfestival2017.wordpress.com.
NEW
Saturday 13 May 2017 7.30pm - The Lost Sound with Chris Hoban - St Michaels
Church, Chagford
Dartmoor folk choir, The Lost Sound with singer/songwriter Chris Hoban. Both
acts are fresh from the Albert Hall accompanying Show Of Hands. here they
showcase their own styles of folk. The a cappella Lost Sound Chorus bring rich
and tender harmonies to trad tunes from around Britain. "The best choir in the
region" Phil Beer. Chris' self-penned songs and lyrical tenor voice bring him
back to his musical roots. Tickets £8.50. Details see
www.thelostsoundchorus.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 3 June 2017 7.30pm - The Lost Sound with Mariners Away - Tavistock
Town Hall
Dartmoor folk choir The Lost Sound with Mariners Away Shanty Singers.Strong
and vibrant harmonies from 2 different styles of folk from rousing Shanties to
heartrending calls to the land! A boisterous and warming evening of harmony
singing. Tickets £8.50. Details see
www.thelostsoundchorus.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 1 July 2017 7.15pm - Blackheart Orchestra - Goose Field, off Exton
Lane, Exton EX3 0PN
The Blackheart Orchestra are multi-instrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick
Pilkington. Their unique music has been described as “Utterly magical” by
the BBC’s John Gilmore and “One of the best things to come out of England in
recent years.” by Fatea Music Magazine. “A heavenly fusion of acoustic folk,
intelligent pop and classical composition…Enchanting”. ABC Radio Australia.
Full details, sample links etc.
www.extonvillagehall.uk/black-heart-info-04-17.html.Gates 6.30pm. Adv
tickets £12. U12s free.
NEW
Wednesday 7 June 2017 8.30pm - Ensemble Baklava - Speakeasy, Toorak Hotel,
Chestnut Avenue, Torquay TQ2 5JS
With a unique combination of instruments, Ensemble Baklava blends the sounds
of the oud, bouzouki, concertina, bagpipes, Middle Eastern percussion, mandolin,
baglama, spiked fiddle, guitar, tin whistle and voices to bring evocative,
stirring and lively music and song from the Mediterranean region, both
contemporary and ancient. £7 adv (www.speakeasytorquay.com/ensemble-baklava),
£8 door.
NEW UPDATED Cancelled
NEW
Friday 20 October 2017 8pm - Red Dirt Skinners - Cadeleigh Parish Hall, nr
Tiverton EX16 8HW
Sublime genre-crossing musicianship from a multi-award winning
folk/roots duo who blend exceptional harmonies with unique instrumentation to
create a full band sound - the internationally acclaimed Skinners sound.
www.reddirtskinners.com.
Tickets £10 adv from Catherine telephone 01884 855311, online
www.wegottickets.com/event/413622, £12 door.
NEW
Friday 10 November 2017 7.30pm - Mervyn Stutter - Nicholls Hall, Lydford
An evening of fun, laughter and song.
www.mervynstutterK.com. ickets £9 from 01822 820589. BYO drink and nibbles.
NEW
Sunday 19 November 2017 - Harbottle & Jonas Tamar - Rising Sun Inn,
Gunnislake
Stunning young folk duo based in Totnes. Their music is eclectic and is
always accompanied with a great story. They have received plaudits from folk
royalty including Seth Lakeman, Jon Boden, Rod Clements, Declan Sinnott, BBC
Introducing. Playing over 100 gigs each year, these troubadours are to be found
far and wide across our beautiful island.
www.harbottleandjonas.com.
NEW
Friday 24 November 2017 9pm - LOSt COYOTES -
Rising Sun, Woodland, Ashburton TQ13 7JT
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. More info 07557 002622.
NEW
Saturday 24 March 2018 8pm - Cosgrave & Banks - Scoriton Village Hall, nr
Buckfastleigh TQ11 0JB (map)
Folk duo Mike Cosgrave (Sin é, Jackie Leven, Jackie Oates) and Steve Banks (Maddy
Prior & the Carnival Band, Blue Jewel) have built a reputation for top quality
musicianship and entertainment. “An eclectic mix of material, underpinned by top
quality musicianship; a varied and highly entertaining programme” – Folk On The
Moor Folk Club. “One of Devon’s multi-instrumental treasures.” – Topsham Folk
Club. “A sublime concert, complete with quirky intros; a sumptuous musical
journey far and wide across the UK and Europe.” – Cheriton Fitzpaine Village
Hall. "Superb playing and singing, all with a great sense of style and fun" –
Tom McConville.
www.cosgraveandbanks.com. Tickets
£8, can be booked on 01364 631288; or pay on the door. Licensed bar.
NEW
Friday 26 January 2018 7.30pm - Burn's Supper Ceilidh with Dumbo's Feather -
Cruwys Morchard Parrish Hall, Pennymoor, nr Tiverton
Tickets £15 include a welcome drink and choice of Traditional Haggis,
Sausage Casserole or a Vegetarian Option and Dessert. Tickets and meal choices
can be purchased by contacting Angela Culverhouse on 01363 866143 or email
aculverhouse74 [at] gmail.com. As well as Dumbo's Feather performing music for
Ceilidh Dancingthey will be performing songs from the bard, and there will be
light-hearted contributions from several guests as the evening progresses. The
event is raising funds for Hospiscare.
NEW
Friday 23 February 2018 - Hooper & Mills - Broadhembury Village Hall
With special guest Clive Sheard. An evening of acoustic blues. Tickets £8 door.
Telephone 01404 758103. Doors 7.30pm. In aid of Citizens Advice.
NEW
Saturday 3 March 2018 7pm - John Smith - Broadhempston Church
Other than the name, there is nothing commonplace about John Smith. John has
played to audiences all over the world, in living rooms, festival tents and
sold-out concert halls, with a powerful singing voice that critics have compared
to the likes of John Martyn and Ray Lamontagne. John has opened shows for Iron
and Wine, Tinariwen, Gil Scott-Heron, John Martyn, and John Renbourn; and has
performed alongside the likes of Jackson Browne, Jerry Douglas, Chris Thile,
Martin Carthy, Richard Hawley, Jarvis Cocker and Rodney Crowell. In his role as
a gun for hire in the studio and on the road, he has played with artists such as
David Gray, Lisa Hannigan, Joe Henry, Gabrielle Aplin and Lianne La Havas. It’s
all for the love of the guitar. John plays a rumbling fingerstyle and sometimes
uses a slide, sometimes plays the guitar on his lap, sometimes he detunes
mid-song. His guitar work and honey-on-gravel vocals have brought crowds to
pin-drop silence and rapturous applause.
http://devonsent.org/event/johnsmith.
NEW
Saturday 17 March 2018 9pm - Paddy's Whiskers - The Snooty Fox, St
Marychurch, 89-91 Fore Street, Torquay TQ1 4PZ
St.Patrick’s Day Party with Paignton based Irish/Celtic/American band
Paddy’s Whiskers. Banjos, fiddles, mandolins, border bagpipes, percussion,
harmonica. Fast and furious jigs and reels, and - for St. Patrick’s Day - a
night of Irish sing along favourites together with a scattering of bluegrass and
original songs and tunes written by the band. Free entry. Venue 01803 323312.
More information on Paddy's Whiskers
www.paddyswhiskers.co.uk or call Andrew on 01803 520798.
NEW Wednesday 28 March 2018 8pm -
Miranda Sykes - Uffculme Village Hall, nr. Cullompton. EX15 3AX
The acclaimed singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ is returning to her roots.
After a career spanning over 20 years, during which time she has played with
many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she will be touring
as she started out: one woman, one bass, and one guitar. Borrowed Places is a
project that draws its inspiration primarily from the songs and landscapes of
her native Lincolnshire but seen through the eyes of someone who has lived away
for many years. The themes are not specific; the land changes, it grows, it
shrinks, it adapts and it resists but most of all it lives and breathes. With
her sensational voice, and accompanying herself, Miranda interprets the soul of
the land and takes her audience on a journey that resonates with us all,
wherever we live and it is one you won’t want to miss.
www.mirandasykes.com.
Tickets £11 Tel. 01884 840192 / 07790 774945
www.wegottickets.com/event/430647
NEW Storytelling show 'Silence' by
Rachel Rose Reid
1911, a box marked ‘Old Papers, No Value’. A manuscript discovered. An
unfolding story, Roman de Silence. Suffrage protest ignite. Could England and
King Arthur's lineage both depended on a quest for female freedom? A silenced
legend given life by contemporary storyteller Rachel Rose Reid. "Immense skill
and breathless conviction...There's no faulting Reid's command of her craft" The
Times. Rachel Rose Reid is a UK-based storyteller who has performed around the
World and for BBC Radio 3, the Crick Crack Club, and Beyond the Border.
www.silencespeaks.strikingly.com. Appearing at the following venues:
Thursday 19 April 2018 - Totnes, South Devon Storytellers - Totnes
Methodist Church, Totnes
Saturday 21 April 2018 - Topsham, Artemis Storytelling - Matthews Hall,
Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter
Thursday 26 April 2018 - Liskeard Storytelling Cafe - Liskeard Public
Hall, Liskeard
NEW Saturday 29 September 2018
7.30pm - Steve Knightley - St Johns Church, North Bovey, nr Moretonhampstead
TQ13 8QZ
'Songs & Stories' tour. Tickets: 07887 932212, email
wendymkeeson@gmail.com.
NEW Saturday 28 April 2018
7pm - Charity Acoustic Band Night - War Memorial Hall, Meavy Ln, Yelverton PL20
6AL
Performances by Charlie Harris
www.facebook.com/charlieharrisofficial, Eliza Acty
www.elizaacty.com, Duo &
Pony Pony
www.ponyponymusic.com.
In aid of South West Equine Protection. Tickets £7 adv from Office or call 01822
854823, £10 door. Licensed bar. Raffle.
NEW Saturday 14 April 2018 9pm -
Eliza Acty - The White Thorn, Shaugh Prior PL7 5HA
With her unique vocal style, singer and musician Eliza performs a wide range of
folk, blues, American old-time, original and contemporary songs that span over a
century of music.
www.elizaacty.com Eliza says "Not only is this a brilliant music venue
regularly offering great acts but this place has the most wonderful atmosphere
and you are sure to feel very welcome. Come along and eat/drink/chill out and
see my duo set with Peter Acty adding some extra lovely clawhammer banjo and
guitar."
www.facebook.com/whitethorninn.
Session news
The regular monthly sessions at the Boot Inn, Calstock PL18 9RN on Tuesday 13
August and at the Copper Penny Inn, Chipshop PL19 8NT on Tuesday 27 August are
each cancelled due to holidays and stuff. Both sessions will resume in September
as normal. Mike & Tilly.
www.mikeandtillymusic.co.uk.
NEW Friday 26 October 2018 -
Ninebarrow - Downderry and Seaton Village Hall, Torpoint
Doors 6.30pm. Tickets:
val@glastonbury-engineering.co.uk or 01503 250536
NEW Saturday 27 October 2018 -
Ninebarrow - Denbury Village Hall, Newton Abbot
Tickets: Clare Head 01803 813149 & Union Inn, Denbury
NEW
Sunday 26 November 2023 2pm - Jim Causley: A Causley Christmas - St Mary's Church, Denbury, Newton Abbot
Refreshments including mince pies will be served in the interval. Info and
tickets from Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007.
NEW
Sunday 30 October 2022 2pm - Jim Causley: Cream Tea Concert - St Mary's Church,
Denbury, Newton Abbot
Postponed from 11 September - Note slightly earlier
start time
Complete with a proper Devon Cream Tea (cream on first!). Jim is
looking forward to a visit to Denbury and to performing in the barrelled roofed
church which has great acoustics. Tickets £12 / £10 concs, to include your cream
tea. Numbers will be limited for safety and because there is a limit to how many
scones we can get baked! Book soon to avoid disappointment. Tickets Rachel
Belringer on 07751 804007 or rachelbelringer [at ] gmail.com.
NEW
Sunday 14 May 2023 2.30pm - Filkin's Drift - St Mary's Church, Denbury, Newton Abbot
Young and most talented duo who are starting to gain a very good reputation
for themselves. See them here
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkFwpocyiYg if you have not heard them and
book quickly as we sold out for the last gig we put on! Tickets £10 (U14s £6)
from Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007 or
rachelbelringer@gmail.com.
Kitchens are open 12 noon to 7pm at the nearby Union Inn, Denbury (01803
812595).
NEW Saturday 29 September 2018
7.30pm - Steve Knightley - St Johns Church, North Bovey, nr Moretonhampstead
TQ13 8QZ
Steve reprises his highly popular 'Songs and Stories' Tour in 2019 with 'Part 2
- Roadworks'. Tickets tel: 07887 932212, email:
wendymkeeson@gmail.com.
NEW Saturday 27 October 2018
7-10pm - Devon Air Ambulance charity ceilidh with Worts'n'All - Broadhempston
Village Hall, Kings Close Field, Broadhempston TQ9 6BJ
Tickets £7.50 (includes raffle), available from Kay on 01803 361829. Light
refreshments available. No bar, BYO drinks.
NEW Saturday 10 November 2018 8pm
- RSVP Bhangra Band - RatteryVillage Hall,
South Brent TQ10 9LD (map)
RSVP is a Bhangra band that blends traditional Punjabi celebratory folk music
with Western musical influences to create a sound that is unusual when heard by
mainstream listeners, but none of that matters, because their ability to perform
to a crowd is perfect. Their stage personalities are lovable, the Asian
drumbeats are infectious, and the Western slant gives the crowd something unique
to enjoy. With musicians drawn from one family, wholly rooted in an authentic
living tradition, yet unafraid to innovate, this is the ultimate celebratory
Indian music. RSVP will be bringing their Big Bhangra Beats and engaging,
interactive vibe so be prepared to learn some Bhangra grooves and moves and get
ready to party. Tickets from 01364 72597 / 07879 438769. More details, online
booking...
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
Mad Dog Mcrea Dates - they invariably sell out, so book early!
Saturday 6 October 2018 9pm - - Pigs Nose Inn Hall, East Prawle, Kingsbridge TQ7
2BY (map)
www.pigsnoseinn.co.uk
Saturday 15 December 2018 8pm - - The Rum Store,
Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard (map)
www.carnglaze.com
Wednesday 19 December 2018 8pm - - The Watermark,
Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ (map)
www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk
Thursday 20 December 2018 8pm - - Beehive Arts
Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk
Sunday 23 December 2018 7.30pm - - Tavistock Wharf
(map)
www.tavistockwharf.com
NEW 2-4 November 2018 - Exploring
Folklore: Focus on Dartmoor - Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe,
Somerset, TA4 4BD
For Halsway’s second Exploring Folklore weekend, the focus is that extraordinary
wealth of folklore that was, and still is, found on Dartmoor. All our guest
contributors come from the area and, between them, demonstrate not only how we
live within our own folklore, but how closely all the different aspects of
folklore combine to define a culture by drawing on the past, living in the here
and now, and shaping the future. The team includes Dartmoor tradition bearer
Bill Murray, Dartmoor step dance champion (and singer, musician & composer) Matt
Norman, plus Tom Pearce’s Old Grey Mare will be travelling up from Dartymoor!
Doc Rowe returns along with weekend host Tom Brown, for an enjoyable weekend of
talks, presentations, practical workshops and performances exploring folklore,
folklorismus and fakelore. For full details and ticket see
https://halswaymanor.org.uk/event/exploring-folklore-dartmoor/.
NEW Saturday 13 October 2018 9pm -
The O Marleys - Rising Sun, Woodland, Ashburton TQ13 7JT
Irish band The O'Marleys (Irish / Roots / Country, 4 piece) will be playing lots
of lively Irish and Scottish music to dance and sing along to. Not to be missed.
With you favourites like lack Velvet Band, Whisky in the Jar, Rocky Road To
Dublin, Liverpool, and many more uniquely arranged The O'Marleys way, a bit of
Folk/Rock, and Reggae mix. Plus our latest single Nancy Mulligan by Ed sheeran
with an Irish feel. The O'Marleys will be setting The Rising Sun alight with
plenty of Irish Music and Craic. Free entry.
NEW
Friday 21
December 2018 8pm - Maddy and the Chaps -
Welcome Inn, Mount Pleasant Rd, Dawlish
Warren EX7 0NE
An eclectic mix of folk/country/Celtic acoustic music on guitars, ukelele,
banjolele, banjo, acoustic bass, accordion, mandolin and bits and pieces of
percussion. All five of band sing, allowing a range of singing styles and
harmonies. Think Beatles and Mumford and Sons, John Denver and REM, Dolly Parton
and Vance Joy, The Pogues and Buddy Holly.
NEW
Saturday 8 December 2018 8pm - Maddy and
the Chaps - Atmospheric Railway Inn, The
Strand, Starcross, Exeter EX6 8PA
An eclectic mix of folk/country/Celtic acoustic music on guitars, ukelele,
banjolele, banjo, acoustic bass, accordion, mandolin and bits and pieces of
percussion. All five of band sing, allowing a range of singing styles and
harmonies. Think Beatles and Mumford and Sons, John Denver and REM, Dolly Parton
and Vance Joy, The Pogues and Buddy Holly.
NEW
Saturday 20 October 2018 9pm - Maddy and the Chaps -
The Bowling Green, 29-30 Blackboy Road, Exeter
EX4 6ST
An eclectic mix of folk/country/Celtic acoustic music on guitars, ukelele,
banjolele, banjo, acoustic bass, accordion, mandolin and bits and pieces of
percussion. All five of band sing, allowing a range of singing styles and
harmonies. Think Beatles and Mumford and Sons, John Denver and REM, Dolly Parton
and Vance Joy, The Pogues and Buddy Holly.
NEW
Saturday 13 October 2018 8.30pm - Maddy
and the Chaps - South Devon Inn, Strand
Hill, Dawlish EX7 9HR
An eclectic mix of folk/country/Celtic acoustic music on guitars, ukelele,
banjolele, banjo, acoustic bass, accordion, mandolin and bits and pieces of
percussion. All five of band sing, allowing a range of singing styles and
harmonies. Think Beatles and Mumford and Sons, John Denver and REM, Dolly Parton
and Vance Joy, The Pogues and Buddy Holly.
NEW
Saturday 17 March 2018 8pm - Maddy and the Chaps - The Brunswick Arms, 10
Brunswick Place, Dawlish EX7 9PB
St Patrick's Day gig.
NEW
Thursday 8 November 2018 7.30pm - Gingang - The Horse, Moretonhampstead
Multi-instrumental trio Gingang present an evening of traditional music and
song, including material from the new EP Dwarka: A Journey. This collection of
music was inspired by the story of the horse Dwarka, ancestor of many of today’s
Dartmoor ponies. Born in the Arabian desert, taken by the British army to India,
and finally to Dartmoor and the Prince of Wales’ stud at Tor Royal, his story is
told in Ginnie Pope’s book Hooves in the Heather. Through songs of departure and
belonging, and original instrumentals evoking the landscapes of desert dunes and
windswept moorlands, Dwarka: A Journey charts this unique story. Featuring: Tony
Bayliss (cittern, guitar, vocals), Louis Bingham (cittern, guitar, vocals),
Peter Bingham (bass guitar, whistles, vocals). Tickets £8. Contact Tony
Bayliss for booking info. Phone: 07876 788988, email:
baylissringford@gmail.com.
NEW Friday 9 November 2018 7.30pm -
Gingang
- Church House, South Tawton, nr Okehampton EX20 2LQ (map)
Multi-instrumental trio Gingang present an evening of traditional music and
song, including material from the new EP Dwarka: A Journey. This collection of
music was inspired by the story of the horse Dwarka, ancestor of many of today’s
Dartmoor ponies. Born in the Arabian desert, taken by the British army to India,
and finally to Dartmoor and the Prince of Wales’ stud at Tor Royal, his story is
told in Ginnie Pope’s book Hooves in the Heather. Through songs of departure and
belonging, and original instrumentals evoking the landscapes of desert dunes and
windswept moorlands, Dwarka: A Journey charts this unique story. Featuring: Tony
Bayliss (cittern, guitar, vocals), Louis Bingham (cittern, guitar, vocals),
Peter Bingham (bass guitar, whistles, vocals). Tickets £8. Contact Tony
Bayliss for booking info. Phone: 07876 788988, email:
baylissringford@gmail.com.
NEW Sunday 11 November 2018 7.30pm - Ashburton
Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Multi-instrumental trio Gingang present an evening of traditional music and
song, including material from the new EP Dwarka: A Journey. This collection of
music was inspired by the story of the horse Dwarka, ancestor of many of today’s
Dartmoor ponies. Born in the Arabian desert, taken by the British army to India,
and finally to Dartmoor and the Prince of Wales’ stud at Tor Royal, his story is
told in Ginnie Pope’s book Hooves in the Heather. Through songs of departure and
belonging, and original instrumentals evoking the landscapes of desert dunes and
windswept moorlands, Dwarka: A Journey charts this unique story. Featuring: Tony
Bayliss (cittern, guitar, vocals), Louis Bingham (cittern, guitar, vocals),
Peter Bingham (bass guitar, whistles, vocals). Tickets £16, £10 or £6.
Contact Tony Bayliss for booking info. Phone: 07876 788988, email:
baylissringford@gmail.com.
NEW Saturday 13 April 2019 7.30pm - Daria Kulesh:
Long Lost Home - Mamhead Village
Hall, Stud Hill, Mamhead, EX6 8HP
With her striking voice and strong Russian and Ingush heritage, ‘bold, exotic,
impressive’ Daria Kulesh is a rising star on the UK folk scene. Her intrepid
quest to explore her family roots in the new solo album and touring show Long
Lost Home has led Daria from the folk clubs of Hertfordshire to the mountains of
Caucasus. Mixing history and folklore in captivating storytelling songs,
performed on a selection of folk instruments, Daria will take you on an
engaging, enchanting and uplifting journey. ‘Daria Kulesh entertained us with
wonderful, charming stories and songs, one of the best voices around’ Robin
Mansfield, Cambridge Folk Club. Tickets on sale soon. Tickets: adult £9, child
£7, family £25. Call 0845 467 0529 to book, or book online,
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 16 February
2019 7.30pm - Jim Causley & Jane Darke: Cornwall’s Native Poet
- Mamhead Village Hall, Stud Hill,
Mamhead, EX6 8HP
A screening of the 2017 BBC film, Cornwall’s Native Poet by award winning
Cornish filmmaker Jane Darke about the life the renowned Cornish poet Charles
Causley. It features interviews with important names in literature such as Sir
Andrew Motion, Simon Armitage, Roger McGough and the sound track is comprised of
settings of Charles’ poems by his relative, award winning folk musician Jim
Causley. Jane will introduce the film, and after the screening will follow a
Question & Answer session between Jane, Jim and the audience. Jim will finish
the evening by playing a live selection of his musical settings of Causley’s
poems. Call 0845 467 0529 to book.
NEW Sunday 20 January 2019 2-4pm
-Workshop: Celebrating the Fiddle in 2019 - Berry Pomeroy Village Hall , nr
Totnes
A workshop of music-making for intermediate to advanced players. A fun
participatory workshop for fiddle players, led by Griselda Sanderson, playing
traditional music from the UK & Sweden. Cost £10. Part 1 includes listening
exercises to get all playing as a group with a focus on techniques used in
ensemble playing. We will learn new tunes by ear. Notation can be sent in
advance. Part 2 involves arranging the tunes and part-playing. We will work on
adding drones and counter-melodies to create beautiful rich harmonies. Finally
we will sum up what we have achieved in the session with a ‘performance’ that
you can record for your future listening pleasure. Teas/coffees provided. Bring
recording devices and music stands if you wish to read notation. For advance
tickets:
https://Griselda22.eventbee.com/event?eid=164479492. Contact:
gris_sanderson@hotmail.com,
Phone 07792 319809/ 01803 864286.
NEW Friday 15 March 2019 - Nick
Wyke & Becki Driscoll - St Mary's Church, Belstone, nr Okehampton EX20 1RB
An acoustic concert with English folk duo Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll in the
beautiful setting of Belstone church. This is part of their 'Beautiful Spaces'
tour. Tea and coffee will be served in the church during the interval but the
pub is right next door if you prefer something stronger! A percentage of the
ticket price will go back to the church. Tickets £8 adv, £10 door.
www.wegottickets.com/event/459189.
NEW Friday 29 March 2019 - Nick
Wyke & Becki Driscoll - Oak Room Arts Centre, Tiverton
An acoustic concert with English folk duo Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll. This is
part of their 'Beautiful Spaces' tour in March 2019. Tickets £8 adv or £10 door.
The Oak Room will be running the bar and coffee shop for the evening. Full
details
www.wegottickets.com/event/460172.
NEW Saturday 29 February 2020 -
Silvington - Slapton Village Hall
Call 01548 581148 for details.
NEW Saturday 16 February 2019 -
Supper concert with Silvington - Slapton Village Hall
South Devon duo Silvington will be featuring tracks from their new album "A
Song in Every Window" - a history of Plymouth in song. Tickets £10 from Slapton
Village Community Shop. In aid of St James the Great Church.
NEW Sunday 31 March 2019 12.30pm -
Dashing Devon Dukes Spring Concert - Moreleigh Village Hall
The South Hams very own Guitar/Ukulele Band! Ukes and Guitars play folk and
traditional songs as well as rocky hits. The Dashing Devon Dukes have been
evolving for the last 5 years and are made up of keen youngsters from all over
the South Hams who love to play ukuleles and guitars and sing together. A
lunchtime concert of footstamping, singalong favourites to get the Season
started. Tickets £5, available from the New Inn Moreleigh, Harbertonford Post
Office or on the door! Proud to be supporting Devon Air Ambulance.
www.dashingdevondukes.com.
NEW Saturday 1 June 2019 11am - Arquebus - Arts
Cafe Bar, Axminster
Traditional folk mixed with original songs and tunes, performed in an upbeat
contemporary foot stomping style. Free event in the courtyard garden.
www.arquebustrio.co.uk.
NEW Wednesday 26 June 2019 8pm -
Below The Blackdowns Traditional Irish session - Honiton Inn, Awliscombe
If you like traditional Irish music or play a traditional instrument and know
some Irish tunes please come and join in the fun! A regular monthly session on
the 4th Wednesday - but no sessions July/August.
NEW Saturday 14 September 2019
7.30pm - 2nd Annual Old Time American Square Dance - Peter Tavy, nr Tavistock
With fine live band and Tony Mates dance caller from Seattle, Washington, whose
grandfather grew up here; he is pleased to donate any proceeds to the Village
Hall. The dances will be easy and fun, and the music of the very best. He has
been calling dances for nearly 40 years, at major festivals and small village
halls, bringing the joys of old time music and dance to folks of all ages. The
dance location is under review, either the Village Hall or Dodd’s barn - half
way to the local pub. £7 adult, £5 OAP/U16. For more information call 01822
810868 or 01822 810243. Refreshments.
NEW Friday 30 August 2019 8pm -
Adam Sweet Band plus Julian Piper - Mariners Hall, Beer EX12 3JH
Adam Sweet specialises in a blend of blue eyed soul and Americana with a band
that includes bassist Ian Jennings, a veteran of recording with Van Morrison and
Jeff Beck. Slide guitarist Julian Piper will be playing an acoustic set
featuring songs from his recent album 'Terlingua' mixed with dusty blues
classics. Tickets £10 door, or adv from 01392 873407.
NEW Tuesday 22
October 2019 7.30pm - Budapest Café Orchestra -
- St Mary's Parish Church, Kingskerswell TQ12 5LD
(map)
"Their virtuistic skill, hilarious sense of humour and undoubted sensitivity
kept the packed audience spellbound. amazing ....unlike any other band that I
have every heard." Ely Standard Newspaper - Rosemary Westall. Led by leading
violinist and composer, Christian Garrick, the Budapest Café Orchestra play
traditional folk & gypsy flavoured music from across the world. Raucous,
toe-tapping Balkan and Russian numbers are combined with jazz and swing
inflections whilst Klezmer, Romanian Doinas and Hungarian Czardas are awarded
fresh treatments. Check them out on YouTube! Tickets £10, call 01647 24789 to
reserve.
NEW Sunday 27
October 2019 7.30pm - Budapest Café Orchestra - Harrowbarrow & Metherell Village
Hall, School Road, Harrowbarrow, Callington PL17 8BQ
The Budapest Cafe Orchestra is a music-driven phenomenon, a specialist
performance-entertainment outfit, certified to enthral audiences everywhere. The
infectious energy of the BCO will sweep you off your feet and stay in your heart
forever. You will journey from one emotional pole to another: from a desperately
tragic evocative heart-rending ancient Jewish melody to a dance from Romania or
Russia and all the fiery exuberance that goes with it. Check them out on YouTube!
Tickets £14(+) from Harrowbarrow Post Office, or email
hmvillageorchard@hotmail.co.uk,
or online from
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/budapest-cafe-orchestra-tickets-67928200075?aff=ebdssbeac.
Proceeds to Harrowbarrow & Metherell Community Orchard. Cash bar.
NEW Thursday 24
October 2019 - Budapest Café Orchestra - Jubilee Hall, Chagford TQ13 8DP (map)
Led by British composer and violinist Christian Garrick the BCO play a
blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the
Balkans and Russia, Klezmer laments, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czardas and
their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest pieces ever written by the
greats. They have won legions of fans through their magical and infectious
performances. Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café
life and gypsy campfires - plus a few surprises along the way - hugely
entertaining, immense skill and profound musicianship. Check them out on YouTube!
Tickets £10, call 01647 24789 to reserve.
NEW
Saturday 16 November
2019 8.30pm - Son Yambu
- Village Hall, Ley Close, Liverton, Newton Abbot TQ12 6HW
Doors 7pm, dance class 7.30pm,
band 8.30pm. Son Yambu play authentic ‘Son Cubano’ or Cuban son – the essential
Afro-Cuban music that originated in the streets of eastern Cuba at the turn of
the last century. The root of all salsa music, Son is a fusion of Spanish and
African rhythms. Son Yambu feature a new generation of mainly Cuban musicians
who are passionate about maintaining the traditions of the genre, continuing the
Buena Vista legacy that put Cuban music back on the map. £12 adult, £10 U18.
Full details
www.livertonvillagehall.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 13 December 2019
7.30pm - Tamar Valley Male Voice Choir - St Peter’s Church, Ugborough
A Candlelight Christmas Concert. Tickets: adults £10 (includes a glass of mulled
wine/cider and a mince pie), U12 £5, in support of St. Peter’s Church Funds.
Tickets available from Stafford & Susan Williams 01752 896528 or Jeremy Wells
01364 72180, or on door.
NEW
Saturday 29 February 2019 -
Silvington - Slapton Village Hall
Purveyors of both
traditional and contemporary songs, multi-instrumentalist John Connor and Tricia
Moore with her delicate guitar playing and clear voice are also prolific
songwriters in their own right, and their repertoire rightly showcases some
self-penned gems. Enjoy Silvington’s trademark vocal harmonies. Their latest
album, Heva Heva, is curently available on Apple Music and iTunes, YouTube
Music, Spotify Google Play and Believe Live.
Samples etc.
www.silvington.org.
Tickets £10 to include supper. Details from Sue Staines 01548 581148.
New Advance Diary dates
While trawling my various sources for concerts of interest well into the
future, my latest researches have yielded the following (full details on
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk):
NEW Monday 24
February 2020 7.30pm -
The Fureys
- Tavistock Wharf
NEW Friday 28 February 2020 7.30pm - Steve
Knightley - The Watermark, Ivybridge
NEW Saturday
29 February
2020 7.30pm - Steve Knightley - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
NEW Friday 3 April 2020 8.30pm - The Trials of
Cato - Calstock Arts (BBC
Folk Awards 2019 Best Album Winners)
NEW Sunday 17 May 2020 7.30pm - Julie July Band:
The Fotheringay Tour 2020 - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
NEW Sunday 31 May 2020 8pm - Lau Unplugged -
Calstock Arts
NEW Friday 18 September 2020 7.30pm - Steve
Knightley -
Pavilions Teignmouth
and this one caught my eye as a few balcony seats are still available and
some folks like Jan and I don't do standing gigs any more:
NEW Thursday 7 May 2020 - The Red Hot Chilli
Pipers - Exeter Phoenix
Standing, but a few balcony seats are still available.
There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from
their formation in 2002 and a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 with
the Darkness to opening the main stage in their own right in 2014. The past
fifteen years has seen the Red Hot Chilli Pipers become the most famous
bagpipe band on the planet..ever! Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a
Scottish accent and a show that carries its own health warning. The bands
achievements have reached incredible heights with their groundbreaking
fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop Anthems which they proudly
call “Bagrock”. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are a genuinely unique experience.
Box Office 01392 667080. Full details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/category/music.
NEW Saturday
21 December 2019 8pm - Show Of Hands Christmas Special - Electric Palace, 35
South Street, Bridport DT6 3NY
Yes, it's outside our area, but not too far away!
Show of Hands fans rejoice as Steve Knightley and Phil Beer, two undisputed
kings of the folk, roots and acoustic scene reunite with long-term collaborator
Miranda Sykes for a brand-new album and tour. And there’s more, because the trio
is expanding to include master percussionist Cormac Byrne who returns with his
infectious rhythms by popular demand. With new songs, new sounds,
heartbeats and harmonies, the quartet’s first secret gig last year at The
Electric Palace sold out overnight. Join us for this very special Christmas
show. £28.50 adv / £30 door.
www.electricpalace.org.uk/events/event/show-of-hand-christmas-special.
NEW Friday
15 May 2020 7.30pm - Ninebarrow - St Michael’s Church, Shute, Axminster
Ninebarrow are a multi-award-winning folk duo, entertaining audiences across
the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition.
Combining breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies, they deliver songs and
stories inspired by the landscape and history of the British Isles. An evening
with the duo isn’t just a concert with superb music – it’s also a night of
folklore and storytelling at its very best. Ticketing see
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
NEW Saturday
11 January 2020 7.30pm - Ninebarrow - Mary Tavy Coronation Hall, Mary Tavy,
Tavistock PL19 9QA
Ninebarrow are a multi-award-winning folk duo, entertaining audiences across the
country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition.
Combining breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies, they deliver songs and
stories inspired by the landscape and history of the British Isles. An evening
with the duo isn’t just a concert with superb music – it’s also a night of
folklore and storytelling at its very best. Ticketing see
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
Wassail Theatre – Horses! Horses!
Johnny’s putting on a Big Fun fundraiser tonight at the Nags Head, though
he’s not in the mood for fun… Horses! Horses! is the darkly comical tale of a
stolen horse, wild west-country soul and the mess we make of relationships.
Landlord Johnny is desperately trying to save his pub, while his wife Susie is
hiding out on Ted’s farm. A show performed in the midst of the local boozer with
pub games, pints, crisps, heartbreak and laughter, country music, lots of
karaoke and a few surprises.
tbc Wednesday 11 March 2020 Church House Inn,
Harberton TQ10 9LD
Thursday 12 March 2020 - King's Arms, Stockland
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
Friday 13 March 2020 - Tradesman's Arms, Scoriton
www.villagesinaction.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday/Sunday 23/24 May 2020 10am-4pm - Green Man Event - Mount Edgcumbe
The giant figure of the Green Man returns to Mount Edgcumbe as a centre piece
looming over the event sitting on his throne of leaves and bark – he will be
presiding over stalls, entertainment (including Harbottle & Jonas), refreshments
and lots of activities. Entry to the event is free of charge- all day parking £5
per vehicle.
www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk.
NEW Friday 13 March 2020 7.30pm -
Storytelling: Frankenstein -
Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter EX2 4AZ (map)
Told by Ben Haggarty with musician Sianed Jones. See
www.artemis-storytelling.co.uk for
further information. Aimed at adults - see more detailed age guidance on the
performance page.
NEW Friday 7 February 2020 -
Storytelling: The Wounded King, Fragments of Arthur for Our Times -
Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Told by Lisa Schneidau, Katy Cawkwell and Ronnie Conboy. Part of Library Lates
at Exeter Library. See
www.artemis-storytelling.co.uk for link
to information. Not an Artemis event, but recommended.
NEW Saturday 1 February 2020
7.30pm - Storytelling: The Frog Princess Punked -
Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Told by Sally Pomme Clayton. See
www.artemis-storytelling.co.uk for link
to information. Not an Artemis event, but recommended.
Jim Causley local dates, Autumn/Winter 2021/2022.
‘A Causley Christmas’
Join Jim in celebrating the Christmas season as he entertains you with lesser
known West Country carols, medieval and secular carols from around the British
Isles, his own settings of moving Christmas poems by his relative, the late
Cornish poet Charles Causley as well a gurt dollop of festive fun with songs of
over-indulgence and even a spot of panto too! If you are feeling a little
dismayed with the over-commercialisation of “Christmas present” then join Jim
for a journey through Christmas past that will be guaranteed to get you in the
festive spirit!
26th Nov – Payhembury, St Mary the Virgin. email: lesley.elford@gmail.com
27 Nov - Puddington Village Hall email: traceybaily@btinternet.com
28th Nov - Sticklepath, St Marys Church, email: carolandmikey@gmail.com
11th Dec - Wiveliscombe, Silver Street Sessions www.silverstreetsessions.co.uk
12th Dec - Folk on the Moor www.moorfolk.co.uk
16th Dec – Buckerell, Doug’s Shed www.buckerellparishcouncil.co.uk
17th Dec - Chaffcombe Village Hall www.chaffcombe.com
25th Jan 2022 - Torquay Museum, ‘History through Traditional Song’ Jim gives an
illustrated talk on how traditional English folk songs tell an alternative
history to that found in history books!
www.torquaymuseum.org
NEW Thursday 16
December 2021 ??? - Jim Causley: A Causley Christmas! -
Doug's Shed, Splatthayes, Buckerell, Honiton EX14 3ER
Join Jim in celebrating the Christmas season as he entertains you with
lesser known West Country carols, medieval and secular carols from around the
British Isles, his own settings of moving Christmas poems by his relative, the
late Cornish poet Charles Causley as well a gurt dollop of festive fun with
songs of over-indulgence and even a spot of panto too!
www.jimcausley.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 8
January 2022 ??? - Jim Causley with Bill Murray - Provident Methodist
Chapel, Throwleigh, Okehampton EX20 2HZ
Songs of Devon. See
www.jimcausley.co.uk for contact details.
NEW
9-11 December 2021 - Folk Orchestra Residential Course - Yarn Market Hotel,
Dunster, Minehead TA24 6SF
4-piece professional band Moonrakers
www.moonrakers.net will
be running a Folk Orchestra (2 days) in Dunster followed by a concert at The
Regal Theatre, Minehead. Anyone who wishes to find out more can call Jon on
01865 769206.
Arriving Thursday evening, then two full days of multi-instrumental group
arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20
participants. Three nights full board + the course : £300-£345 depending on
accommodation. Bookings/enquiries 01643 821425.
11 December The Regal Theatre, Minehead TA24 5AY. Evening concert at 7.30pm.
Tickets £15. Tickets/enquiries: 01643 706430.
NEW Friday 19
November 2021 7.30pm - Shanties at St Andrews - St Andrews Church, Kenn, Exeter
EX6 7UR
An evening of shanties and sea songs raising money for St Andrew's Church and
Andy's Man Club (mental health charity), featuring sets from Kenn parish's own
Bow Movement and guests Batten Down the Hatches the hauntingly melodic Hot Tuna,
an all female maritime folk acapella group. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be
available. Tickets £5 available on the door, in advance from Kennford Post
Office, or by email
thebowmovement@gmail.com.
NEW
Thursday 17 February 2022 - Folk & Acoustic Music Night - Kings Arms, Strete, nr
Dartmouth
This cosy village pub was taken over as a community pub in 2020 and has held
a number of successful monthly live music events since then, focusing mainly on
folk and blues. This month we are running an open mic sing along night. Any
style welcome, all levels welcome. If you're interested please contact
info@kingsarmsatstrete.co.uk.
It would help to know in advance who is coming to play for planning purposes.
Pub opens at 5.30pm serving local ales, cider, with a full menu. Music from 7pm.
Free entry.
www.kingsarmsatstrete.co.uk. T: 01803 770027.
NEW
Thursday 18 November 2021 - Folk & Acoustic Music Night - Kings Arms, Strete, nr
Dartmouth
This cosy village pub was taken over as a community pub in 2020 and has held
a number of successful monthly live music events since then, focusing mainly on
folk and blues. After a raucous sea shanty night with the Nautibuoys last month,
November sees an acoustic and folk night with several acts from across the South
Hams. We're still looking for more performers, ideally about 20 minutes each. If
you're interested please contact
info@kingsarmsatstrete.co.uk. We will need to know in advance who is coming
to play for planning purposes.
Pub opens at 5.30pm serving local ales, cider, with a full menu. Music from 7pm.
Free entry.
www.kingsarmsatstrete.co.uk. T: 01803 770027.
NEW
Thursday 3 February 2022 - Seth Lakeman with Benji Kirkpatrick - Old Bakery
Studios, Blewett’s Wharf, Malpas Road, Truro TR1 1QH
For details see
www.sethlakeman.co.uk/live-dates.
NEW
Sunday 13 February 2022 - Seth Lakeman with Benji Kirkpatrick - The Box,
Tavistock Place, Plymouth PL4 8AX
For details see
www.sethlakeman.co.uk/live-dates.
Seth Lakeman touring with Benji Kirkpatrick
Thursday 3 February 2022 - Old Bakery Studios, Blewett’s Wharf, Malpas Road,
Truro
Sunday 13 February 2022 - The Box, Tavistock Place, Plymouth
For details see
www.sethlakeman.co.uk/live-dates.
NEW
Friday 10 December 2021 7.30-10pm - Exeter Community Folk Orchestra: Winter
Concert & Folk Session - Exwick Parish Hall, 66 Station Road, Exwick EX4 2AB
7.30-8.15pm Concert: Exeter Community Folk Orchestra led by David Faulkner;
8.15-10pm Open folk session where you can play your favourite tune, join in,
sing a song, listen and have some fun. Entrance £2.50. BYO drinks and snacks.
More info: David Faulkner, 07967 121985,
david.eelgrinders@gmail.com.
As many readers will know, some venues run their own email lists advertising
their forthcoming events, but these tend to be mostly on a relatively short-term
basis, i.e. a few weeks or a couple of months ahead. I try to periodically scan
through the website listings of venues, which sometimes stretch up to 12 months
into the future, and include all relevant dates to produce a single reasonably
comprehensive listing for all the following venues in the open-ended Diary on
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk:
Ashburton Arts, Brixham Theatre, Calstock Arts, Calstock Hall, Dartington Great
Hall, The Flavel arts centre in Dartmouth, Exeter venues (Barnfield Theatre,
Corn Exchange, Cygnet Theatre, Phoenix Arts Centre), Exmouth Pavilion, The
Beehive arts centre in Honiton, The Watermark arts centre in Ivybridge, Folk on
the Moor Folk Club in Ivybridge, Graham Radley's World Unlimited events at
Abbotsbury Church in Newton Abbot, Otterton Mill, Paignton's Palace Theatre,
B-Bar and Barbican Theatre in Plymouth, Plymouth Pavilions, The Wharf at
Tavistock, Topsham Folk Club, Barrel House Ballroom in Totnes.
I have just completed such a scan so there's a huge amount of new information
in the Diary, right up to the end of the year, and even beyond.
I am also extremely grateful to those various individuals, event organisers and
venue managers who send me information for inclusion directly.
NEW
Saturday 2 July 2022 7pm - The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir - Mothecombe PL8
ILA
We are guests of John Mildmay-White and family in the stunning Flete estate,
who have been so welcoming. We are singing in the gorgeous walled garden in
Mothecombe gardens, not far from the beach. The Lost Sound are in full voice in
their outdoor 'Wild Folk' tour with an exciting concert of folk songs from the
British Isles, Europe and America in glorious a cappella harmony. With full
choir, both male and female ensembles, new singers, new soloists and new trios,
come and be serenaded in the Wild, as the sun goes down in the stunning walled
garden at Mothecombe gardens, 5 mins from the beach. Bar available, proceeds to
charity, Parking in main beach car park by the School house cafe. BYO seats /
blankets / picnic! Full details, tickets
www.thelostsound.co.uk/concerts-and-gigs.
NEW
Saturday 25 June 2022 7pm - The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir - YHA Dartmoor,
Bellever PL20 6TU
The Lost Sound are in full voice in their outdoor 'Wild Folk' tour with an
exciting concert of folk songs from the British Isles, Europe and America in
glorious a cappella harmony. With full choir, both male and female ensembles,
new singers, new soloists and new trios, come and be serenaded in the Wild, as
the sun goes down on the edge of Bellever Forest. Bar available bring seating
and blankets You can also book to stay over at the YHA directly with them. Full
concert for Solstice weekend. Bar available. Car park close by. Please bring own
seating/ blankets to keep warm. Full details, tickets
www.thelostsound.co.uk/concerts-and-gigs.
NEW
Saturday 4 June 2022 12noon - The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir - Exmouth
Short set at Exmouth Festival. Free.
www.facebook.com/ExmouthFestival,
www.thelostsound.co.uk/concerts-and-gigs.
NEW
Saturday 21 May 2022 7pm - The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir - Great Ambrook,
Ipplepen TQ12 5UL
(forecourt of Great Ambrook House, on same driveway as Italian Gardens) The Lost
Sound are in full voice in their outdoor 'Wild Folk' tour with an exciting
concert of folk songs from the British Isles, Europe and America in glorious a
cappella harmony. With full choir, both male and female ensembles, new singers,
new soloists and new trios, come and be serenaded in the Wild, as the sun gently
sets. Limited to 60 tickets. Bar available - bring own seats/blankets. Full
details, tickets
www.thelostsound.co.uk/concerts-and-gigs.
NEW
Sunday 1 May 2022 5.15am (sunrise 5.50am) - The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir -
Haytor, Dartmoor
Joining Beltane Morris, for the first time, to sing and dance in the Summer.
www.thelostsound.co.uk/concerts-and-gigs.
NEW Thursday 12
May 2022 7.30pm - Suthering - St Leonard’s Church, Sheepstor, Yelverton PL20 6PF
Suthering combines the musical talents of Julu Irvine and Heg Brignall. A couple
in life and in music, the duo are true story-tellers who champion female
characters, creating new narratives for women and unearthing the female heroines
of folk. With their wonderful chemistry and charisma on stage, natural humour
and two beautifully matched voices, an unusual mix of cascading, dramatic piano;
intricate, fingerstyle guitar; flute, whistles and harmonium, Julu and Heg bring
an exciting take on folk storytelling with their evocative and distinctive
sound.
www.suthering.com. Tickets £12 adv from 01822 853186,
drdartmoor[at]doctors.org.uk. Doors 6.45pm, food & drink refreshmentsavailable
from that time. All profits will be split between Sheepstor village hall and
Friends of St Leonard’s Church.
NEW Saturday 23
July 2022 7.30pm - Show of Hands -
Abbotsham, nr Bideford EX39 5AP
A Plough Arts Centre event in the open air at The Big Sheep. Support:
Jenna Witts. Steve and Phil are returning to the duo format that launched their
stellar careers over thirty years ago. Audiences will be treated to the usual
‘Show of Hands’ classics like ‘Cousin Jack’, rousing festival anthems,
instrumental virtuosity and stunning harmonies from two masters of their craft.
Full details
www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/event/show-hands-1.
NEW
Friday 9 September 2022 7.30pm - The Exmouth Shanty Men -
Village Hall, High Street, Stoke Canon, Exeter EX5 4AR
'Tall Ships and Tavern Tales': an entertaining voyage in song from the high seas
to a dockside tavern - including tradtional sea shanties from the era of tall
ships and traditional songs the sailors may have enjoyed back in the dockside
ale house! 7.30 pm. Tickets £10 (Children U16 £6) alison_bloomer [at]
yahoo.co.uk.
NEW
Saturday 29 October 2022 7.30pm - Most Truly Yours Aunt Anne - Village
Hall, High Street, Stoke Canon, Exeter EX5 4AR
A new and distinctive celebration of the English Folk Song Collector Anne Geddes
Gilchrist with Peter and Barbara Snape and Sue Burgess. The only chance you'll
get to hear this lovely, informative and entertaining presentation here in the
South West. 7.30pm Tickets £12 alison_bloomer [at] yahoo.co.uk.
NEW
Sunday 28 August 2022 2-6.30pm - Dance for Nigel
- Village Hall, Chapel Hill, Longdown, nr Exeter EX6 7SN
An opportunity to remember and celebrate the life of Nigel Thomas,
combining French/Breton, Irish set and Cajun dancing. A warm welcome to all. No
partner or dance experience needed. Both live music and CD's. Bring and share
afternoon tea (tea and coffee provided). Donations appreciated - any excess to
charity.
NEW Tuesday 21
March 2023 7.30pm - Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham - St Austell Arts Centre
Outside our normal coverage area but...
...this is almost certainly Aly & Phil's first visit to anywhere in the West
Country since their concert in Harberton almost exactly 4 years ago - Harberton
Folk's last ever concert - and I can imagine that some fans might wish to make
the journey across the Tamar for this one!. Details
www.crbo.co.uk/whats-on.
NEW Saturday 25
March 2023 7.30pm - Jackie McShee & Kevin Dempsey - Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe
Outside our normal coverage area (once again) but...I've
been asked specially to list this gig:
Jacqui’s haunting delivery, stage presence and interpretation of traditional
music remains completely unique and very powerful. Her voice blends sumptuously
with the gorgeous guitar and vocals of her current duetting partner, Kevin
Dempsey, who is well renowned in the folk world for adding flair and a hint of
jazz to refresh and renew trad ballads and tunes. A master of the acoustic
guitar, his mellow singing, geniality and quiet presence charms and thrills
audiences. Full details
https://bit.ly/LMKJacquiMcShee.
NEW
Saturday 12 March 2022 7pm - The Children of Lir:
Gaelic songs and stories of Ireland - Farringdon Church, East Devon EX5 2HY
A unique melding of traditions with Gaelic songs and stories of Ireland by
Patrick Devine-Wright and friends. Patrick has won several prizes for the solo
singing of Gaelic songs, including the All-Britain Feis Ceoil. He was an
understudy in the Riverdance show during its first West End run in the
Hammersmith Apollo theatre and his musical influences include Iarla Ó’Lionaird,
Muireann Nic Amhlaidh, Séamus Begley and Martin Hayes. Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/538849.
NEW Saturday 15
April 2023 7pm - Country Dance with Rumpus
- Village Hall, Sherford, Kingsbridge TQ7 2AX
Live music and caller. Pasty & Pud supper. Bar. Raffle. Tickets £15 from Peter
Hadley 01548 531240 or Ian Collingwood 01548 532807. The Friends of St Martin's
Church, Sherford, supporting essential fabric repairs and renovations to the
cherished, historic parish church.
NEW
Saturday 20 May 2023 7.30pm - The Lost Sound:
Dartmoor Folk Choir - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
The first concert of their new 'Country Life' tour. With new arrangements
of songs by Steeleye Span, Ninebarrow & Chris Hoban, the set is brimming with
the energy of Summer, lusty courtship, the triumphs of harvest and the deeply
tender moments of love lost and sorrowful homecomings. It's a wild and natural
feast of unaccompanied singing, harmony and rhythm! Full details
www.wegottickets.com/event/566267,
www.calstockarts.org.
NEW
Saturday 10 June
2023 7.30pm - The Lost
Sound: Dartmoor Folk Choir
- Town Hall, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DD
Sponsored by Heart and Soul Funerals. The choir are on home turf
for their 'Country Life' Tour. With new arrangements of songs by Steeleye Span,
Ninebarrow & Chris Hoban, the set is brimming with the energy of Summer, lusty
courtship, the triumphs of harvest and the deeply tender moments of love lost
and sorrowful homecomings. It's a wild and natural feast of unaccompanied
singing, harmony and rhythm! Tickets:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/The-Lost-Sound-FolkChoir/t-pqmjkaj.
NEW
Saturday 22 July
2023 7.30pm - The Lost
Sound: Dartmoor Folk Choir
-
Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF
(map)
A special concert with guest the fabulous Chris Hoban. With new
arrangements of songs by Steeleye Span, Ninebarrow & Chris Hoban, the set is
brimming with the energy of Summer, lusty courtship, the triumphs of harvest and
the deeply tender moments of love lost and sorrowful homecomings. It's a wild
and natural feast of unaccompanied singing, harmony and rhythm! Tickets:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/The-Lost-Sound-FolkChoir/t-xmaeqjl.
Wild Goose Choir - A new folk-based community choir in South Brent
Freya Harbottle writes: "I'm soon to be starting a new folk-based community
choir. The first session will be on Tuesday 6th June and the choir will
run on a regular weekly basis at The Village Hall in South Brent. We'll be
learning material from across the folk canon, from the very traditional to the
contemporary. Open to ages 18+. No previous choir experience required. Get in
touch for more info or to book a free taster session:
freyaharbottle@gmail.com.
NEW
Friday 23 June 2023 7.30pm - Tobias Ben Jacob Garden Concert - East Budleigh
If you've never seen him (or even if you have) this is a great opportunity to
catch an amazingly talented and captivating singer/songwriter in a relaxing and
intimate setting.
www.tobiasbenjacob.com. Tobias will play an intimate, unplugged garden
concert in East Budleigh. The location is revealed by Jeff the host upon ticket
purchase:
www.eventbrite.com/e/tobias-ben-jacob-garden-concert-tickets-642792177707.
NEW
Newton St Cyres Summer Music & Dance Festival
Full festival programme:
www.newtonwonder.net/music-festival.html.
Multi-genre 4-day event of music making, concerts and workshops, including:
Saturday 24 June 2pm - Ukelele Band Concert & Have-a-Go. At The Beer
Engine Newton St Cyres. EX5 5AX
Come and listen, sing, clap and play if you want to. Beginners welcome and 12
ukeleles will be available to borrow at the event. Free vvent but donations
welcome.
Sunday 25 June 1-3pm - Taiko South West Drumming Performances and ‘Have-a-Go’
Workshops. At Newton St Cyres Recreation Ground EX5 5AT
Free event. From ancient times the taiko was used in Japan for communicating
with allies, frightening pests away from crops, and inspiring morale in battling
soldiers. It also played an important role in festivals, rainmaking rituals, and
the lively dancing of the bon odori. TAIKO South West will bring 15 drums and
drummers, give 3 performances, and offer a ‘have a go’ session in between each
set. Thanks to the Devon Community Foundation for their generous grant support.
Sunday 25 June- Exeter Community Folk Orchestra. At Newton St Cyres
Parish Hall EX5 5BW
3.30-5pm Workshop - Free event, but advance booking required via Nicola
01392 851985. Suitable for all ages, no previous music experience required. BYO
instrument, or some available to borrow.
6pm Concert - Music which spans the centuries and which explores
connections with peoples from across the world. Free event but donations
welcome.
Also: Sunday 3 December 2023 8pm - Martin Harley - Hockworthy Village Hall, nr Wellington - See www.martinharley.com.
NEW
Saturday 22 July 2023 7.30pm - All Hands On Deck - Parish Hall, Thurlestone
An evening of sea shanties and songs of the sea. Audience participation actively
encouraged! Entry £5 + RNLI bucket collection. Booking essential! BYO food and
drink. Details
www.thurlestoneparish.co.uk/events.html.
NEW
Saturday 8 July 2023 - Mad Dog Mcrea -
Morwellham Quay, Dukes Drive, Morwellham, Tavistock PL19 8JL
Evening concert. Saturday night camping also bookable. Full details
www.morwellham-quay.co.uk/mad-dog-mcrea-landing.
NEW
Friday 14 July 2023 7.30pm - Tashi Lhunpo Monks
- Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle Street, Bridgwater TA6 3DD
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Tibetan Monks of the Tashi Lhunpo
Monastery and to celebrate this major landmark they bring their “Power of
Compassion” tour to the UK. The Power of Compassion is a programme of masked
dance, music and Tantric ritual. Full details
www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk/events.
NEW
Friday 22
September 2023 7pm - Harvest Barn
Dance with Red Shed
- Ashridge Great Barn, North
Tawton EX20 2DH
Caller Pete Langley. £20 - includes meal. Booking essential. Email
info@ashridge-court.co.uk or call
01837 852025..
NEW
Saturday 18 November 2023 7.45pm -
Fundraising Ceilidh with Red Shed
- Dunsford Village Hall, nr.
Exeter EX6 7DA (map)
Caller Pete Langley. Tickets £10 from Dunsford Village Shop. Fundraising for
PTFA and Village Hall. Details
www.dunsfordvillagehall.org.
NEW
Saturday 2 December
2023 7.30pm -
The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir
- Memorial Hall, Back Street, Modbury PL21 0RF
A hearty selection of Winter and seasonal songs of festivities, feasting and
jollyment! Join us for a rousing celebration of the season with 40+ singers
raring to sing!
Tickets from
ticketsoource.
NEW
Saturday 16 December 2023 7.30pm - The Lost Sound Dartmoor Folk Choir -
Lustleigh Village
Hall TQ13 9TA
A hearty selection of Winter and seasonal songs of festivities, feasting and
jollyment! Join us for a rousing celebration of the season with 40+ singers
raring to sing! Presented by Lustleigh Entertainments and Arts Project.
Ticketing details to follow:
www.lustleighvillagehall.co.uk.
I dont have the info for The Leap tickets yet - I'm hoping that Karen will send it through to you anyway!
Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre
"Exeter Phoenix is a vibrant, world-class multi-artform venue in the heart
of Exeter's city centre. Each year we host hundreds of events and artistic
activity spanning many disciplines. Live music, theatre, cinema, contemporary
art, DJ events, dance, comedy, talks, creative courses, classes and workshops,
family events ...and everything in between". Read more here:
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk, and sign
up to receive regular email updates.
I only list the ir'folkier' events, and this is what they already have lined up
for 2024:
Thursday 18
January 2024 8pm - Martyn Joseph
Sunday 11 February 2024 8pm - The Magpie Arc
Wednesday 13 March 2024 7.30pm - Spiers & Boden
Sunday 24 March 2024 - Spirit of the Drum
Friday 5 April 2024 7.30pm - The Longest Johns
Saturday 13 April 2024 7.30pm - Sound of the Sirens
Thursday 18 April 2024 8pm - John Smith
3-5 May 2024 - Mad Dog Mcrea Weekender
See
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music for full details.
Ashburton Arts Centre
Another multi-genre arts centre, described by The Guardian as "One of the best
small live music venues in the UK". Up and running in an old chapel since 2018.
Again, I only list the folkier events there, but see
https://ashburtonarts.org.uk/ for
more information on a very busy programme.
NEW
Sunday 26 November 2023 5.30-8.45pm - Fest Noz & Bal - Belstone Village Hall, nr
Okehampton EX20 1RD
Poisson Groove (Liz Nabb, Martin Henning & Phil Wilson) will be playing. Cost:
£8, includes French onion soup, teas, etc.
NEW
Saturday 4 November 2023 4-10.30pm - Song & Dance with Musicians from Brittany -
Cadeleigh Village Hall, nr Tiverton, EX16 8HW (map)
4-6 free dance tuition, 6-7.30 bring a plate, 6.45-7.30 concert, 7.30 dance.
Concert & dance £10; U18 free. Contact: Phil 01884 242752.
NEW
16-18 August 2024 - Beautiful Days 21st Festival - Escot Park nr Exeter
Tickets on sale Monday 6 November 2023 10am
Beautiful Days is the Levellers’ family music festival organised by
DMF Music since its inception in 2003. Proudly independent, Beautiful Days has
no sponsorship or funding. In 2023 we celebrated our 20th Anniversary with
tickets selling out in April for the 17,500 capacity event – the capacity
remains the same for 2024.
www.beautifuldays.org
NEW Wednesday 6
March 2024 -
Show of Hands: Full Circle Part II
- Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF
(map)
details tba
www.showofhands.co.uk.
NEW Sunday 10
March 2024 -
Show of Hands: Full Circle Part II
- Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres
EX5 5BW
details tba
www.showofhands.co.uk.
NEW Friday 17 May 2024
7.30pm -
Show of Hands: Full Circle Part II
- The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot,
Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
details tba
www.showofhands.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 18
May 2024 7.30pm -
Show of Hands: Full Circle Part II
- Exeter Cathedral
details tba
www.showofhands.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 25 November 2023
7.30pm - Jim Causley: Songs of Devon - Village Hall, Old Road, Bickington,
Newton Abbot TQ12 6JU
Join Jim and Bickington Community Choir for a fun, folky evening celebrating
Devon! A proud Devonian, awarding winning folk singer and musician Jim Causley
has dedicated much of his career to researching and reviving the forgotten gems
of songs from his native western peninsula. Doors / cash bar open 7pm. Kids
free; concs available for locals who need them. Details
here. Profits will go to our charities ShelterBox and St Mary the Virgin
Church, Bickington.
NEW
Show of Hands: Full Circle Part II
tour dates announced
After 30 years of non-stop touring, fans across the nation are in for a treat as
Steve Knightley and Phil Beer return to where it all began, in village halls,
folk clubs, small arts centres, and community venues. This gig promises to be a
true celebration of their dedication to their roots, their music, and the
communities that have supported them. Steve and Phil will then be taking a
well-deserved break. They plan to pursue solo projects, explore new creative
horizons, and recharge their artistic batteries. This marks the end of an era,
but it also heralds exciting new beginnings for two of the folk world’s best
loved musicians, Show of Hands.
www.showofhands.co.uk. Tour dates in Harberton Folk's coverage area (also at
Taunton and Gt. Torrington):
Wednesday 6
March 2024 - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF
details tba
www.showofhands.co.uk.
Sunday 10
March 2024 7.30pm - Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres
EX5 5BW
Tickets £28 (no concs) now available from Nicola 01392 851985 or Pete
exeterfolkclub@outlook.com and
01392 210983. Unreserved seating. Cash bar & raffle.
www.showofhands.co.uk.
Friday 17 May 2024
7.30pm - The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot,
Liskeard, Cornwall
details tba
www.showofhands.co.uk.
Saturday 18
May 2024 7.30pm - Exeter Cathedral
Tickets now available at
www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/events/show-of-hands-full-circle-tour,
www.showofhands.co.uk.