Appearing in Appledore for the first time in living memory are A Smile, 2 Bangs and a Legend. This Appledore Music Festival gig is special because the band will be coming all the way from Devizes. Although the festival is mostly local talent, Barry, who books the Champ's music, reckons this lot are worth it. Read More ...

Jim Crawford is a legendary blues and folk guitarist who has played and recorded extensively with world-famous musicians during his long career. Jim has given numerous guitar masterclasses. For the Appledore Music Festival, Jim will be giving an introductory masterclass on Saturday 18 May at the Champ pub. Jim is running another masterclass on Sunday Read More ...

Rocksteady Music School provides fun and inclusive in-school rock and pop band lessons for Years 1 to 6. The Rock Steady Youth Group consists of pupils from Appledore School. Their Rocksteady teacher is Stuart Snelling. He teaches four separate bands at the school and will be bring some or all of them along to perform Read More ...

Andy Morrison is hosting an open music session at the Champ as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Variously described as a folk session, or eclectic, the session will cover a wide range of musical styles and be attended by some of the best musicians in the area. Come along to the Champ and check Read More ...

Appledore’s own sea shanty ensemble, the Applecorers, are performing a special festival gig at the Champ on Tuesday 21 May, starting at 7:00pm. The Applecorers sing traditional sea shanties. It is easy to imagine, listening to this choir, the days when Appledore’s streets were full of sailors and shipbuilders. Their rousing songs of the sea Read More ...

Marsh & the Reluctant Friends are appearing at the Appledore Music Festival for a special show. Marsh will be joined by the suitably Reluctant Dave Rogers, Dave "Shep" Shepherd, Sophie Smiles, John Wade and Jo Grant. Expect a special guest or two during the evening. To hear Marsh's music and learn more about the amazing Read More ...

Jim Crawford is a legendary blues and folk guitarist who has played and recorded extensively with world-famous musicians during his long career. Jim has given numerous guitar masterclasses. For the Appledore Music Festival, Jim will be giving an introductory masterclass on Sunday 26 May at the Champ pub. Jim is running another masterclass on Saturday Read More ...

Jim Crawford is one of the best-known musicians in the Appledore area. Originally from Lancashire, he now resides in the heart of Appledore. Despite his great skill on the guitar, he is a humble man who loves fishing with his dog for company. He has toured much of Europe and the States captivating audiences with Read More ...

The Champ is hosting a series of concerts the weekend before the Appledore Music Festival, as a pre-festival warmup. First off on Thursday 22 May at 7pm are Applecorers. This local sea shanty singing group will be singing and holding a food drive for a local food bank between 7 and 8pm. Followed by Richard Read More ...

The 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 ...

Seven hours of live music at the Champ from 12 noon to 7pm on Saturday 25 May. The musicians listed below will be playing in one hour slots, starting on the hour. Lara Conley - 2pm Dave Dacorre - 3pm Cole Crawford - 4pm Richard Malfait and friends - 5pm Jim Crawford - 6pm This Read More ...

The Champ's very own house band, Clear Waters Deep, make a welcome return as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Join them for an evening of covers ranging from jazz and blues to modern pop ballads. Their playing is virtuoso and a good time is guaranteed. In fact some of the most raucous fun-filled nights Read More ...

The Champ is hosting the finest young talent in Devon on Sunday 1 June. Between 1 and 5pm a succession of new bands and musicians will take to the stage. This is a great opportunity to hear what up and coming musicians have to offer in the comfort of the best little pub in Devon. Read More ...

Richard Malfait hosts an open music session most Sunday evenings at the Champ, and the Appledore Music Festival is lucky to have him hosting another one. Richard is a wonderful host and welcomes any musical style. It’s open to newcomers though you’ll also find some of the best musicians in the area taking part. Come Read More ...

Gypfunk will bring a rare touch of class and sophistication to the Appledore Music Festival when they perform at the Champ on June 1. Gypfunk are a four piece who play Parisian café culture tunes, with a soupçon of influence from further east. Think Jacques Brel tinged with klezmer. Feast your ears for an evening Read More ...

Russell Bave is running an acoustic folk session as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Russell is one of the organisers of the festival and he will make this a night to remember. All welcome to join in or just listen and enjoy the Champ's fine beer and other tipples. This event has been booked Read More ...