Song Box Buskers
Seagate Hotel The Quay, AppledoreThe Seagate is putting on something extra-special for the Appledore Music Festival. An area at the front of the hotel, opposite Appledore Quay, will become a busker's heaven. Between 1pm and 6:30pm every day from Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June there will be a series of local musicians busking for their dinner. Please Read More ...
Lara Conley – “Songs in the Round” Singing Workshop
St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, AppledoreLara Conley is a local folk/blues/medicine singer songwriter and singing leader who has recorded and played extensively both as a solo artist and with fellow musicians throughout UK and internationally. For the Appledore Music Festival this year, Lara will be leading a Round Singing workshop on Friday 30 May in St Mary’s Church Hall. The Read More ...
Russell Bave – Drumming Workshop
St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, AppledoreRussell Bave is a popular local folk musician who plays frequently in and around Appledore, including running the weekly folk session at the Champ. Russell has given numerous drumming workshops at all levels. For the Appledore Music Festival, Russell will be giving an introductory workshop on Friday 30 May in St Mary's Church Hall. The Read More ...
Mary And The Medics
Seagate Hotel The Quay, AppledoreMary and the Medics play the Seagate as part of the Appledore Music Festival. If you like sophisticated smoky vocals, fabulous saxophone, flute and guitar don't miss them. Mary and the Medics play a wholesome and joyful mix of jazz, blues and folk. This event has been booked by the Seagate Hotel who have kindly Read More ...
The Jukes
The Royal Hotel 2A Bude Street, AppledoreThe Royal Hotel is a traditional pub in the heart of Appledore. For the Appledore Music Festival it is hosting The Jukes for one night only. The Jukes are a four piece band playing authentic good time rock and roll roots, rhythm and blues, and rockabilly, with a dash of jump jive for good measure. Read More ...
Neil Sadler Band
The Champ 5 Meeting St, AppledoreThe Neil Sadler Band is fronted by Neil Sadler himself, a successful blues/rock guitarist based in Barnstaple. Originally with Sleeping Lions, he now tours with his own band. He recently released his first solo album, Past to Present, which has been selected as album of the month by the UK Independent Blues Broadcasters Association. This Read More ...
Mishmash Band
The Beaver Irsha Street, AppledoreThe MishMash Band is formed from the core musicians who play every Sunday at the Marmalade Club sessions at the Beaver. These are excellent and accomplished musicians. The band are coming together once more for the 2025 Appledore Music Festival. The band plays rock classics plus a healthy dose of ska and reggae. The MishMash Read More ...