Joy Machine are a band created from a love and passion for all genres of music, from sixties to the present day. And they're coming to the Appledore Music Festival. Joy Machine are not to be confused with Joy Division, an entirely separate, less joyous and now defunct band. This event has been booked by Read More ...

Morris dancing at the Beaver on May 23. Wow! This event has been booked by The Beaver Inn who have kindly agreed to include it in the Appledore Music Festival programme.

Bright Lights Collective are a mainly acoustic pop band from North Devon combining acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion and close harmonies. The band members are Iain Springate – electric and acoustic guitars and vocals, Merry Springate – piano, Hammond organ, synth, percussion and vocals and Ant Parker – bass and vocals. For this special Festival Read More ...

Waine Downing from Lo-Fi plays the Beaver. He was famed in Lo-Fi for his rough/grungy vocals as well as his skillful guitar playing. Solo he nails it. This event has been booked by The Beaver Inn who have kindly agreed to include it in the Appledore Music Festival programme.

Steve Ellison performs a solo gig at the Beaver as part of the Appledore Music Festival. His sax playing is masterful and accomplished, ranging from modern-day classics to jazz standards such as Mercy, Mercy, Mercy. A great way to end the festival. This event has been booked by The Beaver Inn who have kindly agreed Read More ...

The 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 ...

Sam Dowden is a much loved local musician. He's famous for his loop pedal skills which may be why Ed Sheeran is one of the many artists he covers while playing guitar (and loop pedal). He's a regular at the Beaver and pulls in a friendly crowd. To find out more about Sam including videos Read More ...

Sophie Smiles is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and band leader who has worked as a touring bass player and pianist. Hailing from London and a lifetime lover of New Orleans piano masters, Sophie plays rhythm and blues and Mississippi grooves. Her band "What We Play is Life" is an evolving line up of fantastic and spirited Read More ...