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| September - TOP | |
| Wednesday 1 September | |
| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| Thursday 2 September | |
| MUSIC - Willand Band Workshop> | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - John Estall | |
| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > | |
| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmer | |
| Friday 3 September | |
| Totnes festival> - 3rd to 12th September | |
| Jim Causley, Lara Conley and more - Boston Tea Party, Exeter- 8pm - 'Silver Tree Nights' - a special evening’s entertainment with live acoustic music, food, drink, decor and delights, showcasing top Devon based artists, also including - A Neat Little House; Liz Grier; Vida Harrison & Spindrift. £7 advance / £8 door. Spaces limited, book early, tickets/info from The Boston Tea Party, 84 Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3RP. 07792 086449 | |
| The Joyce Gang - Thorverton Memorial Hall (8 miles North of Exeter) 7.30pm - Entrance £10 on the door supported by Bone Idol. Concert in aid of Chinakidz, a charity that runs a children's hospice in China. . More information from Mike Jeffreys on 07513 274923 or Dave McKeown on 01395 224874. Bar and light refreshments available. Part of a fundraising effort by Mike and Dave who are cycling the length and breadth of Ireland in the pouring rain and a howling gale (probably) over a (very) long weekend in October. |
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| DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club> | |
| DANCE Fest Noz> - Poisson Rouge > | |
| SONG - Barnfield - Exeter > | |
| Saturday 4 September | |
| Totnes festival> - 3rd to 12th September | |
 Ceilidh at Moretonhampstead Parish Hall (TQ13 8LL) with Montys Maggot & caller Mike Palmer - 8 pm – Midnight Tickets £7.50 on the door; children free, big discounts for OAP, youth, students and advance purchases. Real ale, wine and soft drinks from the bar
“Monty’s Maggot” is a new line up of musicians from established bands who play very danceable tunes with an infectious, driving rhythm. Call 07717 461972 or |
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| DANCE Totnes Folk Dance Club> - Alan & Marion Finch - Ivor Hydes Band - Civic Hall - Totnes - 8.00 - 11.30 - Admission £5.00 Members £4.50 For more information contact June Prowse 01803 862435 or Harry Lowe 01626 821045 | |
| Otterton Mill Summer Music Season - Show of Hands - tickets £20.00 Local heroes Steve Knightley and Phil Beer return to the Mill for an intimate gig. Widely acknowledged as the finest acoustic roots duo in England, they were double winners at this year’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (Best Duo and Best Original Song). In a wonderful season finale, acclaimed singer/songwriter Steve and dazzling multi-instrumentalist Phil will perform songs from their rich repertoire, including their outstanding new album Arrogance, Ignorance and Greed. “One of the great English bands!” Peter Gabriel To book, call 01395 568521 or visit the craft shop in the mill building - website> All concerts take place in the intimate setting of the Mill’s restaurant situated within the historic Mill buildings, and music-goers can enjoy a fabulous meal from 6pm - 7.30pm. Music starts at 8pm. (Note: ticket prices shown cover music only). |
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| SONG - Acorn Folk Club> - Phil Beer | |
| Sunday 5 September | |
| Totnes festival> - 3rd to 12th September | |
| 'Indian Summer Sunday' - Show of Hands + local guests - Topsham Rugby Club - 4pm - Tickets in person from Joel Segal Books, Fore St Topsham or by telephone: 01392 877895. Adults £15; U-16's £5; U-5's free. Gates 3pm. BBQ & bar plus children's entertainment | |
| SONG - Folk on the Moor > Artisan -As part of their Reunion Tour, we welcome back to FOTM one of the most popular harmony trios in the business. Blessed with fine voices, they also have great songwriting skills. Book via the Folk on the Moor website> | |
| SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > | |
| Monday 6 September | |
| Totnes festival> - 3rd to 12th September | |
| DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Chris Miles - Friendly Folk> | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 7 September | |
| Totnes festival> - 3rd to 12th September | |
| Bradninch Folk Club - Castle Hotel - Doors open 8.00 - show starts at 8.30pm Cock-A-Hoop> (Note the club meets fortnightly at alternating pubs the Castle Hotel and the White Lion). For more information telephone Gerrard - 01392881105 or  email - Visit website> |
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| SONG - Exmouth Folk Club > | |
| SONG - Tiverton Folk Club > | |
| DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Doreen Cooper | |
| Wednesday 8 September | |
| Totnes festival> - 3rd to 12th September | |
| MUSIC - Bradninch Acoustic Music Club> | |
| SONG - Lympstone Folk> | |
| SONG - Bampton Folk Song Club > | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmer | |
| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| Thursday 9 September | |
| Totnes festival> - 3rd to 12th September | |
| SONG - Totnes Folk Song Club> - | |
| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Chris Thorne | |
| DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmer - More the Merrier | |
| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Peter Moxom - Amycrofters Band> | |
| Friday 10 September | |
| Totnes festival> - 3rd to 12th September | |
| Jack Lawrence & Phil Rosenthal - The Watermark, Ivybridge - Two of America’s best and influential Bluegrass musicians in an up-close and personal gig. Jack Lawrence is heralded as one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the USA. Jack's style is eclectic, encompassing Americana, blues, bluegrass and "sophisticated folk." Jack is highly regarded in his most prominent role as partner to the legendary Doc Watson. Nationally renowned singer songwriter Phil Rosenthal for many years the lead singer and guitarist in the popular bluegrass group The Seldom Scene. Tickets £16/£14. Box office 01752 892220 | |
| Blue Jewel > in concert at the Totnes Festival, Seven Stars (Totnes) Doors 7.30pm, on stage 8pm Tickets £9/£8 from website> or on the door.
Blue Jewel are an exciting new acoustic / folk band brought together by Steve Banks (Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band, Chanter). The band members are top musicians from South Devon, with a line-up of vocals, violin, acoustic guitar, double bass, drums & keyboard. June 2010 saw the launch of their first album, Dart Songs, and a rapturous reception at the first concert in Stoke Gabriel. The album features fantastic arrangements of traditional songs and tunes together with some great original compositions by Steve, all inspired by the beauty and history of the Dart estuary. You can listen to tracks, buy the CD and get more information from Blue Jewell website> |
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| SONG - The Exeter Traditional Music Club> | |
| DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club> | |
| Saturday 11 September | |
| Totnes festival> - 3rd to 12th September | |
| Andsome And Some - The Windjammer, Dartmouth - 9pm - A warm-up gig prior to performing at the Cornish Bluegrass Festival, The Carrivick Sisters are trying out a new five piece band, with some young friends from Cornwall playing originals and classic bluegrass. Visit Winjammer website> |
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| DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> Willand Village Hall - Ray Goodswen - Friendly Folk> - Admission £4.00 8.30 - 11.30 - Bring & share supper Raffle - For more information telephone Mary Marker 01626 854141 | |
| SONG - Open night Shammick Acoustic Sessions> - Open night: NOT AT THE PACK OF CARDS! Shammick Acoustic is moving to the Prince of Wale, in Ilfracombe, for just one night as part of the SeaIlfracombe festival of the sea. Come and join us for a session from 8pm onwards - or come and enjoy the whole day of activities at Sea Ilfracombe! | |
| Sunday 12 September | |
| Totnes festival> - 3rd to 12th September | |
| Julie Felix - Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge - 8.00pm - In 1962 she left California to busk her way around Europe. In late 1964 she arrived in London. Before the end of 1965 she had sold out the Royal Albert Hall. She became a sensation on BBC TV and her shows were sold around the world. She has barely paused for breath since. Now 72, her renowned good looks are as striking as ever. This will be a rare opportunity to enjoy a close up and intimate evening with a much admired worldwide star. £12 door, £10 advance booking from Neil - telephone 01548 856601 | |
| DANCE - The Sunday Club > | |
| SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > | |
| SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Book via the Folk on the Moor website> | |
| Monday 13 September | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> | |
| DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Andrew Mycroft - Aaron & Ollie | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 14 September | |
| DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Gil Jeffries | |
| DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmer | |
| DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club> | |
| Wednesday 15 September | |
| SONG - Jurassic Folk Club> | |
| SONG - Pennymoor Singaround> | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Robert Blackborrow - Bridgewater Band | |
| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| Thursday 16 September | |
| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > | |
| MUSIC - Willand Band Workshop> | |
| DANCE - Totnes Folk Dance Club> | |
| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Chris Miles | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Alan and Marion Finch | |
| Friday 17 September | |
| CONCERT - Show of Hands - The Plough Arts Centre - Great Torrington - Box Office 01805 624624 or visit website> | |
| DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club> | |
| DANCE - D'Accord's French Music and Dance - More information > | |
| Saturday 18 September | |
| Autumn Ceilidh - Ipplepen Village Hall, nr Newton Abbot - 8pm - The Dawntreader Ceilidh Band> , with Debs calling. Floor spot, bar, soup and rolls, raffle. Tickets £6 in advance from or Debs on 01803 812387. Door £7, pre-booking recommended via website to avoid disappointment.website> | |
| CONCERT - Show of Hands - The Plough Arts Centre - Great Torrington - Box Office 01805 624624 or visit website> | |
| PLAYFORD - Devon Playford Club> - Sue Horsham, Gwyn George | |
| Sunday 19 September | |
| SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Cloudstreet - Book via the Folk on the Moor website> | |
| SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > - Miranda and Sykes and Rex Preston | |
| Monday 20 September | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> | |
| Dinner & DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmers - Amycrofters Band> | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 21 September | |
| Bradninch Folk Club - The White Lion - 8.45pm Club Night (Note the club meets fortnightly at alternating pubs the Castle Hotel and the White Lion). For more information telephone Gerrard - 01392881105 or email - Visit website> |
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| SONG - Exmouth Folk Club > | |
| DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Simon Maplesdon - Amycrofters Band> | |
| DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Jil Jefferies | |
| DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club> | |
| Wednesday 22 September | |
| SONG - Bampton Folk Song Club > | |
| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Ryan Roberts | |
| Thursday 23 September | |
 Otterton Mill - Ashleigh Flynn - tickets £9.50From Portland, Oregon, this electrifying and charismatic performer is considered the Pacific NW’s premiere singer/songwriter. Fresh from tours with Nanci Griffith and Todd Snider, Ashleigh makes a 1st Mill visit. Her wonderful songs marry styles from bluegrass to pop in sheer musical poetry, delivered with a “voice like an angel” (Nanci Griffith). To book, call 01395 568521 or visit the craft shop in the mill building - website> All concerts take place in the intimate setting of the Mill’s restaurant situated within the historic Mill buildings, and music-goers can enjoy a fabulous meal from 6pm - 7.30pm. Music starts at 8pm. (Note: ticket prices shown cover music only). |
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| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > - | |
| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Nicole and Pete Mac | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Jim Read | |
| DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> - Eileen Nightingale - Iain Bryden | |
| Friday 24 September | |
| Shanty spectacular with Kimber's Men, from Yorkshire, and the Exmouth Shantymen - Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth - 8.00. . Tickets £10 from the Theatre website> or the Town Hall email |
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| SONG - 7 Stars - Kennford> | |
| DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club> | |
| DANCE - Bampton Folk Dance Club> | |
| DANCE - Exeter Folk Dance Club> - Aileen Wills - Jeroka | |
| Saturday 25 September | |
| SONG - Shammick Acoustic Sessions> - Kimber's Men | |
| Sunday 26 September | |
| SONG/STORYTELLING - Trade Winds> | |
| SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > | |
| SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Joe Topping - Book via the Folk on the Moor website> | |
| Monday 27 September | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> | |
| DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Doreen Cooper - Jigs for Gigs | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 28 September | |
| STORY TELLING - Stone Soup> Stone Soup continues its Twisted Tales series for adults | |
| SONG - Exmouth Folk Club > | |
| DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club> | |
| DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Peter Moxom | |
| DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Frances Oates | |
| Wednesday 29 September | |
| Corinne West & Kelly Joe Phelps - Globe Hotel, Topsham - 8pm - Americana at its finest, Kelly Joe Phelps' virtuoso guitar playing paired with Californian songstress Corinne West is a dream team that doesn't happen very often, let alone in downtown Topsham! Tickets £12 from Joel Segal Books Topsham 01392 877895 | |
| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Aileen Wills - Jeroka | |
| DANCE - Bidford Folk Dance Club> | |
| Thursday 30 September | |
 Otterton Mill - James Keelaghan - tickets £12.00A welcome return for one of Canada’s finest singer/songwriters. Winner of 4 Junos (Canada’s Folk Awards), James has a devoted worldwide following for his masterful storytelling, faultless guitar, coffee-rich baritone voice, and passionate live performances. A wordsmith par-excellence, James writes intelligent songs that touch on universal emotions and leave his audiences spellbound. To book, call 01395 568521 or visit the craft shop in the mill building - website> |
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| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > | |
| SONG - Teignmouth Folk Club > | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmer | |
| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Frances Hilson | |