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The Jukes
The Jukes
The Seagate Hotel, Appledore's one and only hotel, also has a great bar with room for a band and dancing. To celebrate Appledore Music Festival, they are 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 Read More ...
A Smile, 2 Bangs and a Legend
A Smile, 2 Bangs and a Legend
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 ...
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Jim Crawford – Guitar Masterclass
Jim Crawford – Guitar Masterclass
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 ...
Introducing Stage
Introducing Stage
The Champ is hosting the finest young talent in Devon on Saturday 18 May. Between 1:30 and 7pm 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 ...
Gypfunk
Gypfunk
Gypfunk will bring a rare touch of class and sophistication to the Appledore Music Festival when they perform at the Champ on May 18. 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 ...
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Rock Steady Youth Group
Rock Steady Youth Group
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 ...
Acoustic Eclectic Session
Acoustic Eclectic Session
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 ...
Baz’s Marmalade Session
Baz’s Marmalade Session
Local 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 ...
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Steve Ruffé Acoustic Session
Steve Ruffé Acoustic Session
Every 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.
Sophie Smiles Band
Sophie Smiles Band
Sophie Smiles is a talented and versatile pianist and bass player based in Westward Ho! She learnt to play from listening to the great New Orleans piano master Dr John and is frequently seen at open mic nights in and around Appledore. She plays honky tonk and Southern funk and blues, and has accompanied some Read More ...
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Applecorers Shanty – Songs of the Sea
Applecorers Shanty – Songs of the Sea
Appledore’s own sea shanty ensemble, the Applecorers, are performing a special festival gig at the Champ on Tuesday 21 May, starting at 6:30pm. 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 ...
Acoustic Folk Session
Acoustic Folk Session
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.. This event has been booked by The Champ Read More ...
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dogleg
dogleg
dogleg 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 ...
Jim Crawford Blues Night
Jim Crawford Blues Night
Join Jim Crawford and friends for a special Appledore Music Festival blues session at the Champ. Listen to fabulous blues-inspired tunes, some well-known, some less so. Jim is joined by a coterie of local musicians on guitar, bass, keyboards, cajon and brass. Newcomers welcome, including those from distant horizons. This event has been booked by Read More ...
Richard Malfait Acoustic Session
Richard Malfait Acoustic Session
Acoustic songs, tunes, words at the Royal Hotel, Appledore from 8.30. Hummers and strummers, blowers and bowers, tappers and clappers, pluckers and other gentle folk all welcome. Come to the Royal for a special Appledore Music Festival gig. Covers, originals, any style, spoken word, starters and many timers always welcome. Come spread your musical wings. Read More ...
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Russell Bave
Russell Bave
Russell 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 ...
Tunes In The Temple
Tunes In The Temple
Eve Parker (fiddle) and Ant Parker (guitar) are performing at a special Appledore Music Festival event 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 comfortably seat 20 people with room for the performers. This event starts at 7:00 pm Read More ...
Morris Dancers
Morris Dancers
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.
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Lara Conley – Singing Workshop
Lara Conley – Singing Workshop
Lara Conley is a well-known local singer songwriter and guitarist who has recorded and played extensively both solo and with fellow musicians. Lara has given numerous singing workshops at all levels. For the Appledore Music Festival, Lara will be giving an introductory workshop on Friday 24 May in St Mary's Church Hall. During the singing Read More ...
Russell Bave – Drumming Workshop
Russell Bave – Drumming Workshop
Russell 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 24 May in St Mary's Church Hall. The Read More ...
Russell Bave – Songwriting Workshop
Russell Bave – Songwriting Workshop
Russell 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 ...
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Champ Music Day
Champ Music Day
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. Nex't'Nothing (aka Vidris Coda) - 12 noon Dave Daccore with Steve the Sax - 1pm Lara Conley - 2pm Cole Crawford - 3pm Read More ...
Clear Waters Deep
Clear Waters Deep
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 ...
Waine Downing
Waine Downing
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.
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Lauren Calcourt with Russell Bave
Lauren Calcourt with Russell Bave
Lauren 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.
Jim Crawford – Guitar Masterclass
Jim Crawford – Guitar Masterclass
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 ...
Domingo Caramelo
Domingo Caramelo
The 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 ...
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Appledore Brass Band
Appledore Brass Band
Every late May bank holiday, weather permitting, The Appledore Brass Band play on the quay. More about this fine band can be found at the Appledore Band website.
Steve the Sax
Steve the Sax
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 ...
Steve Ruffé Acoustic Session
Steve Ruffé Acoustic Session
Every 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.
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