Wednesday 6 October 2010 - The Levellers - Exeter Phoenix (map)
tba www.exeterphoenix.org.uk Tel. 01392 667080

Thursday 26 November 2009 8pm - 'John Martyn - In Memory' - Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington
We are delighted to welcome back Keith James & Rick Foot with their affectionate tribute to the music of John Martyn, whose death in January brought to an end a career which produced classic songs and albums such as ‘Solid Air’. This is a date no John Martyn fan will want to miss. Box office 01805 624624. www.plough-arts.org

Friday 13 August 2010 8pm - Cole Stacey & Jenna - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter (map)
Clifford Room. A unique performance from two of the South West’s leading acoustic acts. Individual performances and collaborations throughout will lead to a wonderfully dynamic evening featuring critically acclaimed songwriting, versatile instrumentation and engaging performances.
See www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk for full details of this and also the following:
27/8 Wadaiko Tokara taiko; 24/9 Davey Arthur Band; 7/10 Maddy Prior with Benji Kirkpatrick & Giles Lewin; 26 Nov Martyn Joseph

Thursday 7 October 2010 8pm - Maddy Prior - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter (map)
One of the world's purest, most magical vocalists can finally be heard in her most natural form, singing the songs that have inspired her and generations of singers before her. While the new generation has taken the mantle of acoustic troubadours and made it their own, this is an opportunity to hear one of the originators at the peak of her powers. Accompanied on this journey by two of the most respected musicians working within the genre today. Benji Kirkpatrick and Giles Lewin the fiddle player with the Carnival Band, both members of the acclaimed English folk collective Bellowhead. www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Saturday 14 August 2010 8pm - Maltsters Mash - Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay, nr Totnes (map)
All types of performance welcome, as always. Poems, songs, stories and music all bring their own delights. Free entry. Call Simon or Sue Williams for information on 01364 631308 or email susan@farmhouse.ac.

You’ll also miss the August Maltster’s Mash, which happens this Saturday at 8pm in the Maltster’s Arms, Tuckenhay. The usual mix of poets, singers, storytellers and musicians will be on hand to entertain and enlighten you and distract you from your travel plans. A theme, for those who like such things, is journeying (see what we did, there?), but as always, performances on any subject are very welcome.

This week's 'More Distant' spot...
features Beaford Arts, using various venues across North Devon. Their forthcoming events include roots/americana music from Peter Bruntnell and gypsy jazz from Sheelanagig. See www.beaford-arts.org.uk.

Sunday 29 November 2009 7.30pm - Trade Winds - Tradesmans Arms, Scoriton (map) nr Buckfastleigh
We encourage as many as possible to come to this one, as we were a bit thin on the ground last month. The more we get, the better the experience for all. Dartmoor Come-All-Ye session for singers, storytellers, poets, musicians.... Call Simon or Sue Williams for information on 01364 631308 or email susan@farmhouse.ac

More live music at The Windjammer pub in Dartmouth:
Tuesday 23 March 2010 9pm - David Celia
On tour from Toronto. Wonderful pop and country inflected folk - have a look at his video on the events page of the pub website - both Gordon Lightfoot and Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy are big fans.
Friday 26 March 2010 9pm - James Harris' Backbeat
Funky modern jazz from talented local quartet.
Entry for the above by voluntary contribution. See www.thewindjammer.co.uk for full details.
Further ahead we are holding a repeat of last years very successful fundraiser for the Dart Music Festival on Easter Monday, 5 April from 7.30pm featuring The Porter Family. Tickets £12.50 incl. a sausage'n'mash supper, from The Windjammer.

Wednesday 14 April 2010 9pm - Ashleigh Flynn - The Windjammer, Dartmouth
A rising star of the Pacific North West folk scene based in Portland Oregon on her first UK tour. Small town America storytelling in the tradition of Guthrie to Springsteen, beautiful voice and a dash of bluegrass from her Kentucky childhood. Admission by voluntary contribution. www.thewindjammer.co.uk

Friday 22 May 2009 8pm - Harvey Andrews - Church House, South Tawton, nr Okehampton (map)
We are in for a night of fine songs, humour and hidden insights to life. Harvey has a rare ability to write songs which are not only enjoyable musically, but also contain brilliant lyrics. Intimate cosy venue for about 50 people. No amplification. Seven Stars across the road, or BYO drinks. Advanced booking recommended. Tickets from Mark or Sarah Bazeley on 01837 840775. See www.liveandacoustic.co.uk for further details.

New concert programme for the Church House, South Tawton, nr Okehampton (map)
Intimate cosy venue. No amplification. Seven Stars across the road, or BYO drinks. Advanced booking recommended due to limited capacity. Tickets from Mark or Sarah Bazeley on 01837 840775. See www.liveandacoustic.co.uk for further details.
Friday 5 February 2010 8pm - Sara Grey & Kieron Means
Friday 14 May 2010 8pm - Tom McConville & David Newey

An interesting intimate venue to try out some time:
The Blue Walnut Cafe in Chelston, Torquay (map) - Cafe, Restaurant, Cinema and Live Music. See www.bluewalnutcafe.com for full details, including the following concerts.
Saturday 12 December - Poet In New York
Keith James & Rick Foot celebrate New York’s abundant musical and poetic history. Their concert of unique and evocative music features material by Leonard Cohen, Federico Garcia Lorca, Vladimir Nabokov, Laura Nyro, Bob Dylan, Suzanne Vega, and Pablo Neruda.

Sunday 3 October 2010 - Fisherman's Friends - Tavistock Wharf (map)
Seated concert. Box office 01822 611166 www.tavistockwharf.com

Sunday 17 October 2010 - The Bad Shepherds - Tavistock Wharf (map)
Standing. Box office 01822 611166 www.tavistockwharf.com

Sunday 28 November 2010 - Chris Wood Tavistock Wharf (map)
Box office 01822 611166 www.tavistockwharf.com

Music at the B-Bar, Barbican Theatre, Plymouth (map)
An autumn  programme of Americana and bluegrass (along with a wide range of other music) awaits followers at this venue: Kim Richey (11/9); The Carrivick Sisters (12/9); Joe Fournier (22/10); Gurf Morlix (4/12). Full details at www.b-bar.co.uk and www.myspace.com/bbarplymouth.

Thursday 19 August 2010 - Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson - B-Bar, Barbican Theatre, Plymouth (map)
The "Wild Man" of Australian Blues, Fitz hails from Queensland, plays metal resonator guitar, stomps his foot and sings the Blues with a physical presence that harks back to Blues greats such as Son House and Charley Patton. Backed by Belfast's Cara Robinson he has been compared to R.L.Burnside in the way he delivers gritty Blues with mesmerising deceptive simplicity. £6, doors 8pm. Call 01752 242021 www.b-bar.co.uk

Thursday 9 September 2010 - Charlie Parr & Frank Fairfield - B-Bar, Barbican Theatre, Plymouth (map)
A genuine double header featuring: Minnesota's Charlie Parr, a folk and country blues musician who tours extensively through the USA and Europe and is routinely hailed as "authentic" and the "real deal by fans and critics alike. Raised on Furry Lewis and the Rev.Gary Davis Charlie is now picking up plaudits for his own exquisitely raw and direct music. Joining Charlie is Frank Fairfield, a California based fiddle, guitar and banjo player who sings soaring hillbilly ballads and arcane rambling songs which take the listener back to the pre-war America of Mississippi John Hurt and Dock Boggs. Handpicked by Fleet Foxes to open their 2008 US tour. £8, doors 8pm. Call 01752 242021 www.b-bar.co.uk

Thursday 21 October 2010 - Gurf Morlix - B-Bar, Barbican Theatre, Plymouth (map)
Multi-instrumentalist performer Gurf Morlix is one of the best guitar players and producers of Americana music in the whole world. He is also a great singer songwriter, famed as the sidekick of Lucinda Williams, with a CV of past work with artistes including Ray Wylie Hubbard, Warren Zevon, Ian McLagan, Patty Griffin, Robert Earl Keen, Michael Penn, Buddy Miller, Mary Gauthier, Tom Russell, Jim Lauderdale and Slaid Cleaves, to name but a few. He is a member of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame and the Austin Music Hall of Fame. Call 01752 242021. www.b-bar.co.uk

Saturday 13 March 2010 8pm - Maltsters Mash - Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay, nr Totnes (map)
All types of performance welcome, as always. Since its March and since we’ve just seen Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland (very excellent, by the way – do go and see it), how about Mad March Hare as a theme – hares (rabbits at a pinch) and crazy things – though, as always, anything you want to bring is more than welcome. Of course, poems, songs, stories and music all bring their own delights. Free entry. Call Simon or Sue Williams for information on 01364 631308 or email susan@farmhouse.ac.

Sunday 28 March 2010 7.30pm - Trade Winds - Tradesmans Arms, Scoriton (map) nr Buckfastleigh
Dartmoor Come-All-Ye session for singers, storytellers, poets, musicians.... We’ve had some very good, new performers over the last couple of months, so it’s obviously a season for trying our fresh things. Some fine material from the regulars, too, of course. Call Simon or Sue Williams for information on 01364 631308 or email susan@farmhouse.ac

Exeter Phoenix Spring programme includes
7/1/10 Kagemusha Taiko: Spirit of the Drum; 7/2/10 Fairport Convention; 18/2/10 Steve Knightley & Jenna; 28/2/10 Chris Wood; 22/4/10 Ad Edmonson & The Bad Shepherds. See www.exeterphoenix.org.uk for details.

Folk on the Moor Club, Westward Inn, Lee Mill www.moorfolk.co.uk
The club's  meets weekly on Sunday evenings, starting at 7.45pm prompt. Always a great guest list: 2/5 Reg Meuross; 16/5 Nancy Kerr & James Fagan; 23/5 Jeff Warner;  6/6 Tony Hall; 13/6 Vin Garbutt - Book by email through the website.

Folk on the Moor Club, Westward Inn, Lee Mill www.moorfolk.co.uk
The club meets weekly on Sunday evenings, starting at 7.45pm prompt. Always a great guest list: 2/5 Reg Meuross; 16/5 Nancy Kerr & James Fagan; 23/5 Jeff Warner;  6/6 Tony Hall; 13/6 Vin Garbutt - Book by email through the website.

Sunday 24 October 2010 7.45pm - Isambarde - Folk on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee Mill (map)
Vibrant young young trio fast making a name for themselves at clubs and festivals across the country. Book by email through www.moorfolk.co.uk.

5/9 Artisan; 19/9 Cloudstreet; 26/9 Joe Topping; 10/10 Colum Sands; 24/10 Isambarde - and coming later ... Kirstie McGee, Willoughby & Craig, Anthony John Clarke, Colvin Quarmby...

Singers nights: Apart from concert nights all other Sunday nights are singers nights starting at 8.30pm and held in the dining room. Admission is free. If you would like to sing or play on one of these nights, come along and make yourself known to the evening’s compère. People normally perform two songs or tunes within a 10 minute slot. Don't worry,  it's not compulsory to perform! You’re welcome just to come along and listen. Call Brian Lewis on 01404 44498 to reserve tickets. www.topshamfolkclub.co.uk.
Please note that we will be closed for August. The last singers night before our summer break is Sunday 25 July. We start again on Sunday 5 September.

Sunday 19 September 2010 8pm - Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston - Topsham Folk Club, Globe Hotel (map)
Miranda has been described as a ‘musical chameleon’ reflecting the way that she so easily slips between musical genres as diverse as folk, jazz and rock/pop. She continues to build a solo repertoire of contemporary and narrative songs that are showcased to critical acclaim on her recent album ‘Bliss’. She has recently started working with mandolin player Rex Preston whose style and fluidity augment her songs beautifully. Call Brian Lewis on 01404 44498 to reserve tickets. www.topshamfolkclub.co.uk

Sunday 24 October 2010 8pm - Crucible - Topsham Folk Club, Globe Hotel (map)
Outstanding performers of English traditional music, Crucible combine formidable a cappella harmony vocal talents with all-round instrumental skills on fiddles, melodeon, guitar, cittern and English border pipes. Their music blends the deepest roots of their native tradition with a fresh and contemporary edge to produce emotive performances sparking with raw energy. ‘A seriously dynamic live act with conviction that hits you straight between the eyes.’ - Jon Boden. Call Brian Lewis on 01404 44498 to reserve tickets. www.topshamfolkclub.co.uk

Thursday 27 May 2010 8.30pm - Teignmouth Folk Club - Devon Arms Hotel, Northumberland Place (map)
Singers' & Musicians' Open Night. Admission free. All singers and musicians welcome. Always an appreciative audience. Information Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071.

Thursday 27 August 2009 8.30pm - Teignmouth Folk Club - Devon Arms Hotel, Northumberland Place (map)
Singers' & Musicians' Open Night. Admission free. All singers, musicians and listeners are very welcome. Information Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071.

Thursday 29 July 2010 8.30pm - Bram Taylor - Teignmouth Folk Club, Devon Arms Hotel (map)
(Northumberland Place) A stalwart of the British folk scene. Free admission. Information Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071.

Thursday 13 May 2010 8pm - Totnes Folk Song Club - Dartmouth Inn, Totnes (map)
Singers and Musicians Night. £3/performers £2. Information Anne & Steve Gill 01803 290427 or Andy Clarke 01803 732312. More information email annemgill@tiscali.co.uk.

Saturday 21 November 2009 8pm - Lisa Fitzgibbon & Power Folk - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter (map)
Clifford Suite. Lovely voice, bubbly personality, great tunes. www.lisafitzgibbon.com £10; £8 concs. www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk More info: Jerry 01626 772270.

Friday 19 March 2010 8pm - d'Accord - Ide Village Hall, nr Exeter (map)
(1 mile from the A30 Exeter Alphington exit) French and Breton dance and live music for experienced and beginner. More info see http://d-accordinexeter.blogspot.com or email d_accord@tiscali.co.uk.

Friday 21 May 2010 7pm -  d'Accord! - Ide Village Hall, Ide, Nr Exeter (map)
Regular French and Breton dance with live music - now includes dance workshop/dance share session at start of evening. See http://d-accordinexeter.blogspot.com/ for details

Wednesday 19 August 2009 8pm - Folk music/song session - South Devon Inn, Strand Hill, Dawlish (map)
Contact Scott 01626 862198.

Saturday 22 May 2010 8pm - Simon Mayor & Hilary James - The Watermark, Ivybridge (map)
BBC Radio and TV presenters as well as musicians, their stunning talents produce a hugely entertaining show, sliding easily from a rousing Mountain rag to an evocative Irish ballad, on into Handel's Arrival Of the Queen Of Sheba, and then have everyone hollering the chorus of one of their own notorious comic songs. Hilary's singing, from Celtic ballads to blues and Berlioz, has received huge acclaim. Simon is a superb guitarist and fiddler, but is principally recognised as one of the world's foremost mandolin players. www.mandolin.co.uk £11/£10 Box office 01752 892220

Wednesday 25 November 2009 - Dan Donnelly - The Mulberry, Cheriton Bishop (map)
The Mulberry is a recently refurbished pub (www.themulberrydevon.com) 10 mins W of Exeter on the A30 looking to put on a programme of acoustic music events. They start tonight with Dan Donnelly, see www.sonovagun.com. Info from 01647 24227.

Saturday 19 June 2010 8pm - Sarah McQuaid - Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay (map)
Sarah McQuaid is a singer, guitarist and writer. She is the author of The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book and has has recorded two albums: When Two Lovers Meet and I Won't Go Home 'Til Morning. Her captivating repertoire of songs and tunes is drawn mainly from Celtic and Appalachian traditions. www.bluewalnutcafe.com 01803 394113

The Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay (map)
is a very small and intimate venue putting on a great selection of music and more, including: Fri 12/3 - The Big Potato Storytelling; Sat 13/3 - Nicky Swann; Fri 2/4 - Dan Crary ; Sat 10/4 - Jane Taylor; Sat 17/4 - Wizz Jones; Sat 24/4 - Kirsty McGee & Mat Martin; Sat 15/5 - Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart; Fri 21/5 - Cam Penner; Sat 19/6 - Sarah McQuaid. Call 01803 394113 or email for bookings. See www.bluewalnutcafe.com for full details and more events.

Saturday 13 November 2010 8pm - The Carrivick Sisters - Hazelwood House nr Loddiswell (map)
With tight harmonies, the sisters will perform their original songs on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro and clawhammer banjo. Pre-concert buffet supper available. All details www.hazelwoodhouse.com.

Saturday 20 November 2010 8pm - Emily Maguire - Hazelwood House nr Loddiswell (map)
It comes as no surprise that Emily Maguire has previously supported the likes of The Blue Nile and Eric Bibb. Her ethereal and gracious music occupies the same orbit. Stylistically, Maguire mixes genres, using country, rock & roots as the backdrop to her haunting vocals. Pre-concert buffet supper available. All details www.hazelwoodhouse.com.

Saturday 5 December 2010 8pm - Robin & Bina Williamson - Hazelwood House nr Loddiswell (map)
Performing songs and music featuring the evocative East-West harmonies of their voices, with harp, percussion and other instruments in a style described as Indo-Celtic-Delta. Pre-concert buffet supper available. All details www.hazelwoodhouse.com.

Saturday 9 October 2010 - Peggy Seeger - George Hotel, South Molton (map)
Bookings 01769 572514. www.georgehotelsouthmolton.co.uk

Sunday 28 November 2010 - Dick Gaughan - George Hotel, South Molton (map)
Bookings 01769 572514. www.georgehotelsouthmolton.co.uk

Tuesday 13 April 2010 - Stories from the Butterwalk - Bogan House, 43 High St, Totnes
£2 donation to cover costs. Bring a story to share or just listen. Home-made cakes, tea. BYO if you want something stronger (through the Costume Museum).

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.

Described by The Guardian as “the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene” and twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo, John Spiers (vocals, melodeon) and Jon Boden (vocals, fiddle) have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground.

Loud, proud, and with just a few acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures upon which they present traditional stories and dance music which are as much at home on the main stage of Cambridge Folk Festival as they are in a lock-in at the local pub.

"Technically they stand head to head with the best of their generation...Jon Boden plays fiddle with an earthy vigour that's utterly compelling and sings in a frantic breathless manner as if the hounds of hell are taking lumps out of his backside, while John Spiers harmonises and plays urgent driving melodeon to a very high standard indeed...halfway to reinventing the style without even realising it…" fRoots Magazine.

"Strong vocals, excellent musicianship, dynamics, drive and passion"BBC Radio 2 folk website.

John Spiers and Jon Boden have been consistently wowing audiences up and down the country for the last 5 years with their unique blend of traditional English folk song with a contemporary twist and hi-octane dance tunes which get everyone dancing. Spiers & Boden now find themselves at the forefront of the new folk revival both as a duo, and in their fronting of big folk band Bellowhead.
 

Summer 'Courtyard' music programme from Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
Tickets now released for world-class acoustic music featuring everything from New Orleans jazz, to flamenco guitar, country-soul, blues, boogie woogie, Americana and folk (full details on www.ottertonmill.com):
2/7 Tipitina; 8/7 Brooks Williams; 15/7 Briana Lynn Hardyman; 22/7 Eduardo Niebla; 29/7 Daniel Smith & T Bone Taylor; 5/8 Maurice Dickson & Catherine Ashcroft; 12/8 Rachel Harrington with Rod Clements; 19/8 Ian Briggs & The Supervampers; 4/9 Show Of Hands

Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map) has recently announced its autumn music programme (Sep-Dec). This is a small, very popular venue and early booking is advised. Full details of all the following dates can be found at www.ottertonmill.com:
23/9 Ashleigh Flynn; 30/9 James Keelaghan; 7/10 Rory Ellis; 14/10 Christine Collister; 21/10 Little Toby Walker; 4/11 Helen Watson Trio; 11/11 Kirsty Mcgee & Mat Martin; 18/11 Boo Hewerdine; 25/11 Reg Meuross & Beth Porter; 2/12 Jim Crawford; 8/12 Kimmie Rhodes

Sunday 21 March 2010 3-6pm - Balkan and Gypsy dance - Three Crowns, Chagford
Live music from Balamouk. Pre-dance workshop 2-2.30pm. Teas provided. Bring snacks and refreshments. Info from Fiona 01837 840165.

Saturday 24 April 2010 from 7.30-10.30pm - Balkan and Gypsy dance - Three Crowns, Chagford
Live music from Goliards. NB Evening event. Call 01837 82001 or 01837 840165 for information.

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 7 August 2010 8pm - Guy Buttery - The Old Chapel, Calstock (map)
Brilliant acoustic guitarist from southern Africa. See www.guybuttery.co.za and www.myspace.com/guybuttery for music samples. Details www.calstockarts.org.uk

Online tickets

NB: Sorry, but as of 1/9/10 the online ticketing facility is no longer available because the concert is very close to a sell-out.
You may prefer to book your tickets online at www.wegottickets.com/event/62750. This involves first registering with that website (a relatively simple, one-off procedure). Your ticket purchase will cost you an additional 10% of the ticket price, per ticket. Harberton Folk receives the full ticket price. No actual tickets are sent to you. You receive a reference number emailed to you which you present at the box office on the night to receive your tickets for entry. Sorry, but concessionary tickets are not available online.

Event postponed due to delay in receiving live music licence
Friday 3 September 2010 8pm - Silver Tree Nights - Boston Tea Party, Exeter
Enjoy a special evening’s entertainment in this great venue, with live acoustic music, food, drink, decor and delights, showcasing top Devon based artists: Jim Causley (nominated Best Newcomer BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2006); Lara Conley (acoustic songstress from Exmouth); A Neat Little House (tidy kitchen symphonies from Exeter); Liz Grier (harp sounds); Dan the Hat (juggler supreme); Vida Harrison & Spindrift (dance innovators). £7 advance / £8 door. Spaces limited, book early, from The Boston Tea Party, 84 Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3RP. 07792 086449

tbc Sunday 12 December 2010 8pm - Sid Kipper - Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge (map)
tbc March 2011 - Phil Beer - Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge
tbc May 2011 - Jeff Warner - Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge