Russell Bave
Market Street Kitchen 25 Market Street, Appledore, Bideford, United KingdomRussell Bave, one of the mainstays of the Appledore Music Festival, plays a solo gig at Market Street Kitchen. This is "story behind the song" in which Russell will be performing and talking about his own compositions. Russell is an accomplished folk musician who is also holding drumming and songwriting workshops as part of the Read More ...
Morris Dancers
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomMorris 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.
Marsh & the Reluctant Friends
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomMarsh & 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 ...
Russell Bave – Songwriting Workshop
St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomRussell Bave is a popular local folk guitarist who plays frequently in and around Appledore, including running the weekly folk session at the Champ. Russell has given numerous songwriting workshops at all levels. For the Appledore Music Festival, Russell will be giving an introductory workshop on Friday 24 May in St Mary's Church Hall. The Read More ...
Bright Lights Collective with Erin Matthews
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomBright 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
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomWaine 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.
Jim Crawford – Guitar Masterclass
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomJim 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 ...
Domingo Caramelo
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomThe Champ hosts a “Sunday Nice” session on the afternoon of the fourth Sunday every month. For the Appledore Music Festival, there will be a special performance by Domingo Caramelo. This jazzy trio (sometimes quartet) play jazz standards that go with Sunday afternoons like strong winds go with North Devon. Domingo Caramelo consists of Dayle Read More ...
Jim Crawford
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomJim 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 ...
Steve the Sax
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomSteve 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 ...
Festival Ceilidh with the Appledore Ceilidh Band
St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe Appledore Ceilidh Band formed specially for the 2024 Appledore Music Festval. They were the highlight of the festival, with an unforgettable shindig at St Mary's Hall. Since then they have gone from strength to strength. The festival is honoured to have them back for a Christmas fundraiser event. Tickets have now sold out. But Read More ...
Pre-Festival at the Champ
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomThe 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 ...
Lauren Calcourt with Russell Bave
Appledore Gallery 31 Market Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomLauren Calcourt is playing a selection of folk tunes on flute, accompanied by Russell Bave on guitar. This is a special Appledore Music Festival performance at the Appledore Gallery on the corner of Market Street and Bude Street. It's a free walk-in event. Listen to some tunes while viewing the amazing range of local art.
Song Box Buskers
Seagate Hotel The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe 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 ...
dogleg
Coffee Cabin 22 The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United Kingdomdogleg are Tracy on vocals, guitar and fiddle, and Steve on vocals and guitar. They have been thrilling audiences in Devon and beyond for many years. For the Appledore Music Festival they are playing at Appledore's funkiest little café, the Coffee Cabin right on the quay. This is a rare acoustic set from dogleg. And, Read More ...
Cabin Girls
Seagate Hotel The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe Cabin Girls sing songs of the sea and songs of this place. Based in North Devon, they are a trio of ladies who love the Devon landscape and seascape. They sing because it gives us joy and hope it gives you joy too. Happy singing! Find out more at the Cabin Girl's Facebook page. Read More ...
Vidris Coda
Seagate Hotel The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomVidris Coda are a three piece band specialising in vocal harmonies and covering songs you know well but may not hear very often. The band is almost wholly acoustic (apart from the bass) and consists of Chris Lansdell-Snell – djembe, percussion and vocals, David Shepherd, bass, mandola, whistles and vocals and David C Snell, guitars, Read More ...
Bushpig
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomBushpig are, in their own words, five gracefully maturing chaps in caps and whiskers playing an eclectic mix of soulful and bluesy grooves. What’s more, they do a mean skiffle, blues, reggae and pop. They consist of Richard Malfait, Jim Crawford and Dayle Helsby on strings and songs, Beats Blofeld on sticks and Jaggs on Read More ...
Lara Conley – “Songs in the Round” Singing Workshop
St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomLara 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, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomRussell 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, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomMary 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, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe 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, Appledore, United KingdomThe 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, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe 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 ...
Champ Music Day
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomSeven 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 Cole Crawford - 3pm Cole Crawford - 4pm Steve and Tricia Ruffé - 4pm Richard Malfait and friends - Read More ...
Tunes In The Temple
Sandy Brown's Studio The Old Glove Factory, New Quay Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomCome to hear the amazing Rebecca Balzani Barrow perform inside an actual temple made of ceramic tiles. "Tunes in the Temple" was inaugurated at 2024's Appledore Music Festival. It takes place inside Sandy Brown's temple. This amazing building is constructed from ceramic tiles and stands 6 metres tall. Inside is an intimate space that can Read More ...
Calypso Jack
Seagate Hotel The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomCalypso Jack are Ian on bodhran, bones, cajon and Mark on ukulele, harmonicas and melodeon. A better band with which to celebrate Appledore Music Festival cannot be found. Enjoy them in the comfort of the Seagate which has one of the best-stocked bars in Appledore and a wonderful homely atmosphere. This event has been booked Read More ...
Far From The Delta
The Royal Hotel 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomFar from the Delta are a Bristol/Devon based band and they're coming to the Appledore Music Festival. They're a blues trio with a rock edge. They take delta blues, Chicago blues, the British blues explosion and make the songs their own. Not content with just covering other people’s songs, they have recorded an album of Read More ...
Clear Waters Deep
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomThe 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 ...
Sam Dowden
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomSam 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 ...
Introducing Stage
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomThe 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 Lightly Mic’d Session
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomRichard 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 ...
Appledore Brass Band
Appledore Quay The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe Appledore Music Festival is delighted to include a performance by the Appledore Brass Band. The band are famed for their performances on Appledore quay, right near the Hockings ice cream van. Which will be open for sales of ice creams and other frozen confections. More about this fine band can be found at the Read More ...
Festival Ceilidh with the Appledore Ceilidh Band
St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomThe Appledore Music Festival has a special treat in store for all the festive participants. The Appledore Festival Ceilidh Band will be performing in St Mary's Church Hall on Sunday 1 June. Tickets can be purchased in advance for a very reasonable £8. The Appledore Ceilidh Band formed specially for the 2024 Appledore Music Festival. Read More ...
Festival Music Quiz
Seagate Hotel The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomEvery Sunday the Seagate holds a quiz hosted by Jamie. On Sunday 1 June it will be a special festival music quiz. You will need your wits about you and some music knowledge to have a chance of winning. No prior knowledge of the Appledore Music Festival is required. It's fun for everyone. £2 per Read More ...
Baz’s Marmalade Session
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomLocal legend Baz Bix is hosting a special Appledore Music Festival Marmalade Club jam session. The Marmalade club is the most welcoming open mic night and the most fun too. Musicians and singers of all levels are welcome to showcase their talent. Whether you’re an accomplished instrumentalist or simply love to sing, come and join Read More ...
Gypfunk
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomGypfunk 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 ...
What We Play is Life featuring Sophie Smiles
The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomSophie 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 New Orleans piano masters, Sophie plays rhythm and blues and Mississippi grooves and 'What We Play is Life' is an evolving line up of fantastic and spirited players, playing Read More ...
Steve Ruffé Acoustic Session
The Royal Hotel 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, United KingdomEvery Monday, Steve Ruffé holds an acoustic session at the Royal Hotel. Any musicians are welcome to join in. Come along and play or just listen and soak up the vibe. This event has been booked by The Royal Hotel who have kindly agreed to include it in the Appledore Music Festival programme.
Acoustic Folk Session
The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United KingdomRussell 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. This event has been booked by The Champ Read More ...