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| Saturday (Second Saturday in the month) | Maltster's Mash is a new open mic event, for singers, musicians, poets and storytellers, similar to the long-running Trade Winds sessions. Please contact Simon or Susan for details, or to be added to our email list, by ringing 01364 631308 or go to website>. |
Maltster's Arms, Tuckenhay | 7.30 for 8.00pm start |
| Sunday | Mixed folk session Everyone is welcome to come along to listen or to join in. Check with Spike or Maddy on 01626 208116 for latest venue details. | Swan Inn, Dawlish Tel. 01626 863677or Old Church House Inn Torbryan Tel. 01803 812372 |
Evening |
| Sunday | New Celtic folk night with Nula and the Fiddler and guests - free entry | The Old Firehouse, 50 Newnorth Road, Exeter, Real ales - beer garden -home cooked food -Tel 01392 277279 (Not an open session) | 6pm to 10.30pm |
| Sunday | Mostly Music - acoustic, folk tunes from UK and around the globe Contact Jayne Boswell  eMail |
The Tavistock Inn, Poundsgate, TQ13 7NY |
8.00PM |
| Sunday (First Sunday in the month) |
Local traditional singers and musicians also the occasional poet, step dancer and broom dancer. Bill Murray generally keeps order
Contact Doug Dwyer eMail |
Devonshire Inn, Sticklepath, near Okehampton. EX20 2NW Tel. 01837 840626
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Confirm
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| Sunday (First Sunday in the month) |
Mixed folk session
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The Dolphin, 14 The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2LS Tel. 01752 660876
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01.30pm
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| Sunday (Second Sunday in the month) | Mainly Trad Irish with some mixed folk. If travelling a distance please contact Julie 01822 841189 |
Who'D Have Thought It, Milton Combe | Start 8:30 pm |
| Sunday (Third Sunday in the month) | Music and song session Young performers and singers welcome, as well as session musicians. Telephone Martin 01752 550768. |
The Dolphin, 14 The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2LS Tel. 01752 660876 | 01.30pm |
| Sunday (Third Sunday in the month) |
Regular acoustic night. Acoustic singers, instrumentalists and groups of all styles welcome. For further details contact Jane on 01822 841064.
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The Olde Plough Inn, Bere Ferrers
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Start 8:30 pm
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| Sunday (Fourth Sunday in the month) | Traditional acoustic folk & sea shanties - Ian Hudson - visit website> | Hunters Inn, Heddons Mouth, nr Parracombe | 7.30pm till 11pm |
| Sunday (Last Sunday in the month) | Last Sunday Folk Night hosted by Wren Music. Free entry. Featured artists and floor spots. Come along and join in or just listen. All singers and musicians welcome. To pre-book spot, call Marilyn on 01837 53754 | Plymouth Inn, West Street, Okehampton EX20 1HH | 08.00pm |
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| Monday (1st Monday in the month) | Singer/Songwriters Evening at . Please contact Frank Tout on 01803 380107 or 07951 374213 first. PA supplied, original material only though | The Manor Inn, Market Street, Torquay | |
| Monday (2nd Monday in the month) | Music session. | Bell Inn, Chittlehampton | |
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| Tuesday |
Irish & Scottish session - for details contact Griselda Sanderson
eMail |
The Steam Packet Inn, St Peter's Quay, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5EW
Tel: 01803 863880 |
08.30pm
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| Tuesday | Folk/acoustic jam session |
Ryans Bar Abbey Rd, Torquay TQ2 5NQ Tel: 01803 292520 |
8.00pm |
| Tuesday | Singaround - Check with organiser Joe Higman 01752 227086 if travelling a distance. | Fortescue, Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6JQ Tel. 01752 660673. | 8.30pm |
| Tuesday (Every two weeks telephone to check) |
Mixed folk session - singers particularly welcome
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The Artillery Arms, 6 Pound Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3RH Tel. 01752 262515
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08.30pm
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| Tuesday (Every two weeks) |
Mixed folk session - mainly song Telephone Keith Beeby 01364 72587
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Pack Horse Hotel, Plymouth Road, South Brent TQ10 9BH Tel. 01364 72283
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08.00pm
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| Wednesday (First Wednesday in the month) |
Irish session
eMail |
Bowe, Okehampton to Crediton Road Road
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| Wednesday (Second Wednesday in the month) | Plymouth Folk Roots mixed music/song session. Details from Ali 01752 662002; Martin 01752 550768 | Hyde Park Hotel, Mutley Plain, Plymouth |
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| Wednesday (Second Wednesday in the month) | Jerry Cahill and Colin Wilson welcome you to a new acoustic music club. Purely acoustic with a stage and green room, candlelit tables (but please bring your own drinks) and a great atmosphere. We all look forward to enjoying a wide range of musical skills of all ages and abilities. The Club hopes to raise funds to book national guests as well as help fund Bradninch Music Festival whilst giving everyone the opportunity to perform on stage to an appreciative audience. For more information or to book a floor spot Ring Jerry on 01392 881916 or Colin on 01392 882036 or |
St Disens Hall, Fore Street, Bradninch, Nr Exeter | 8.00pm |
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Wednesday (Second and fourth Wednesday in the month)
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An introduction to Folk Music
Come and Have a go! Friendly music session, ideal for first timers wanting to learn some tunes, some by ear and some music available. Ideal for building confidence and playing with others with no audience. For information contact Jayne Boswell - Telephone: 01364 631122 or eMail |
Leusdon Village Hall
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7.00 - 9.00pm
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| Wednesday (Third Wednesday in the month) | Monthly folk music/song session. All musicians, singers and listeners are very welcome. For further details contact Scott 01626 862198 |
The South Devon Inn, Strand Hill, Dawlish | 08.00pm |
| Wednesday (Last Wednesday in the month) | Open Session | Walkhampton Inn, Walkhampton, Yelverton, PL20 6JY Tel. 01822 855556 | 08.30pm |
| Wednesday |
Mixed folk session
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Royal Oak, Higher Town, Malborough, Kingsbridge TQ7 3RL Tel. 01548 561481
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08.00pm
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| Wednesday |
Mainly musicians' night. Telephone Caroline on 01364 73490 for more details.
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Pack Horse Hotel, Plymouth Road, South Brent TQ10 9BH Tel. 01364 72283
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08.00pm
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| Thursday | Folk session with Ned Couch | Minerva Inn, 31 Looe Street, Plymouth PL4 0EA - Contact Ned 07792 731 728 | 08.30pm |
| Thursday |
Denbury acoustic mixed session - For details contact Vic Cornell on 01803 812535 or the Union 01803 812595
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Union Inn, The Green, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DQ - Tel. 01803 812595
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08.30pm
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| Thursday | "Unplugged jam Session - Plus Open mic 2nd Thursday every month. Music includes folk, rock, pop, blues and jazz with singer-songwriters playing their own material | The Globe Inn Buckfastlegh | 09.00-11.00pm |
| Thursday (First Thursday) | Mixed folk session | The Blue Peter, Pomphlett, Plymouth Tel. 01752 402255. |
8.00pm |
| Thursday (First Thursday) |
Song Session - This is an open session with the emphasis on song rather than instrumental (accompanying instruments welcome!) The more chorus songs the better, as the "audience" also appreciates a good sing!
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Crabshell Inn , Embankment Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1JZ Tel. 01548 852345
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08.00pm
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| Thursday (First and Third Thursday) | The More The Merrier Musicians The group plays folk dance music from England, Scotland, Ireland and America. |
Methodist Church Hall, Gables Road, Willand . Contact - Mary Marker 01626 854141 | 7.30 - 10.30 pm |
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Thursday (Second Thursday)
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Irish only session
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The First & Last Inn, 90 Cowick St, Exeter, Devon.
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8.30pm
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| Thursday (Third Thursday) | Mixed Folk Session | Royal Oak - South Brent | 08.00pm |
| Thursday (Third Thursday) | Klezmer & East European Folk Sessions - Basil and friends hosting an informal evening of music - bring an instrument and join in or just come along and enjoy the atmosphere, free admission. Enquiries about music etc to 01803 862393. | Barrel House, Totnes | 08.00pm |
| Thursday (Third Thursday) | Mixed folk session - music and song, all welcome . Nigel & Sarah 01548 531525 | Globe Inn, Frogmore, nr Kingsbridge. | 08.30pm |
| Thursday (Fourth Thursday) |
Sing-a-round folk club. Mainly traditional, but basically anyone welcome, acoustic only
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Prince of Wales, Princetown, Yelverton PL20 6QF Tel. 01822 890219
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08.00pm
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| Friday |
Mixed session
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Crown and Sceptre - 2 Petitor Road, St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4QA Tel. 01803 328290
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8.30pm
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| Friday (First Friday except July and August) |
FEST NOZ - live music
No experience necessary as gentle instruction given as we go along! £3 on the door Bring your own drink if you want - we have tea and coffee eMail for details/info |
Harbertonford Village Hall - 3 miles from Totnes.
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08.00 - 11.00 pm
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| Friday (Third Friday) |
d'Accord French Music and Dance - Dancers and Musicians welcome
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Ide Village Hall, Ide, Exeter 1st turn off from A30 after M5 in the Okehampton direction
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08.00 - 11.30pm
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| Friday (Fourth Friday) | "Trade Winds" - A Dartmoor Come-All-Ye Pub session for singers, storytellers, poets, musicians and everybody else. Trade a poem for a song for a story for music for fine company. As always, anything you want to do would be very welcome. Call Simon or Sue for information on 01364 631308. | Tradesmans Arms, Scoriton nr Buckfastleigh | 08.00 - 11.00 pm |
| Friday (Fourth Friday - most months) | Mostly Music - Roots music from the British Isles and beyond. Participatory/acoustic | The Globe Inn, Newtown, Exeter | 08.00pm |
Regular informal pub sessions
Visitors are very welcome at these sessions
It is advisable to check the session is happening before setting out
Venues available
Exmouth
The Famous Ship on the high street in Exmouth Devon would like to offer itself as a venue for any groups, solo artists or folk sessions/ open mic days/nights. Sunday afternoon / evenings would be available and there is scope for afternoons during the week especialy during the summer period. Please contact Steve and we'll see what we can set up. Telephone 01395 264 440 or mob: 07525 212 236
Exmouth
The Famous Ship on the high street in Exmouth Devon would like to offer itself as a venue for any groups, solo artists or folk sessions/ open mic days/nights. Sunday afternoon / evenings would be available and there is scope for afternoons during the week especialy during the summer period. Please contact Steve and we'll see what we can set up. Telephone 01395 264 440 or mob: 07525 212 236
Dawlish
Do you need a venue for an open mike or informal session? Sue at the Swan Inn, Dawlish is very keen to support such an event. If you are interested Please eMail
Plympton St Maurice
The landlord (Pete White) of The London, Plympton St Maurice would like to have music sessions take place at his pub and has earmarked the 2nd Sunday of each month as a starting point. The first one to take place is now marked on the diary for the evening of Sunday February 8th from 8.00pm. It is to take place in the lounge and as the room is fairly ‘snug’ and is to be acoustic only. If you are interested in leading or joining the session please ring Pete on (01752) 337025
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