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| August - TOP | |
| Sunday 1 August | |
| Sidmouth Folk Week - More information > |
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| Monday 2 August | |
| Sidmouth Folk Week - More information > | |
| Tuesday 3 August | |
| Sidmouth Folk Week - More information > | |
| Wednesday 4 August | |
| Sidmouth Folk Week - More information > | |
| Thursday 5 August | |
| Otterton Mill Summer Music Season - Maurice Dickson & Catherine Ashcroft - tickets £11.00 Maurice needs no introduction to Mill audiences. A perennial crowd favourite, his thoughtful brand of Irish folk and blues, coupled with his genius stagecraft and performance charisma holds his audience spellbound. Playing again with the fabulous uilleann pipe and whistle player Catherine Ashcroft. Their show at the Mill last summer brought the house down. 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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| Sidmouth Folk Week - More information > | |
| Friday 6 August | |
| Sidmouth Folk Week - More information > | |
| 32nd Dartmoor Folk Festival - South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon More information > | |
| Saturday 7 August | |
| Teignmouth Acoustic Cafe - Guests include, Nicky Swann >, Adrian Connery, The Billycocks, Pom and Robin Brown - Carlton Theatre Teignmouth. . Tickets -£5, all proceeds to the Eastcliff Music Project. This will be a fantastic evening of exceptional acoustic music. Bring your own wine and nibbles. For more information telephone 07768 474152 |
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| Guy Buttery - The Old Chapel, Calstock - 8.00pm Brilliant acoustic guitarist from southern Africa. Free entry! For more information visit website> | |
| 32nd Dartmoor Folk Festival - South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon More information > | |
| Bath Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Sunday 8 August | |
| 32nd Dartmoor Folk Festival - South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon More information > | |
| Bath Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Monday 9 August | |
| Folkworks Summer Schools – Durham - More information > | |
| Bath Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Tuesday 10 August | |
| Folkworks Summer Schools – Durham - More information > | |
| Bath Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Wednesday 11 August | |
| Bath Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Pokey LaFarge & The South City Three - Globe Hotel, Topsham - 8pm - Custodians of Riverboat Soul, a potent combination of Country, Blues and Bluegrass from St. Louis Missouri, invoking real life memories of 30's America - dusty roads, whiskey stills and big leg mama's. One of the most dynamite shows we've seen last time, bound to sell out, early booking advised. Tickets £10 from Joel Segal Books Topsham 01392 877895 | |
| Folkworks Summer Schools – Durham - More information > | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Frances Hilson - Iain Bryden | |
| Thursday 12 August | |
| Bath Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Otterton Mill Summer Music Season - Rachel Harrington with Rod Clements - tickets £11.50 Seattle country-soul sensation Rachel makes a welcome 2nd visit to the Mill. Hailed as the new Gillian Welch, Rachel is a roots musician in the purest sense. Her songs capture the deep link between country, folk & bluegrass, telling personal and mythical stories from the American West. Championed by Bob Harris, her two acclaimed albums have hit the top spot of the Euro-Americana Chart. Rachel is playing with the inimitable Rod Clements, ex- Lindisfarne solo songwriter, dobro guru and Bert Jansch producer. 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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| Folkworks Summer Schools – Durham - More information > | |
| SONG - Totnes Folk Song Club> | |
| Friday 13 August | |
| Bath Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Cole Stacey & Jenna - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter - 8pm - Clifford Room. A unique performance from two of the South West’s leading acoustic acts. Individual performances and collaborations throughout will lead to a wonderfully dynamic evening featuring critically acclaimed songwriting, versatile instrumentation and engaging performances - website> for full details of this and also future events. | |
| Folkworks Summer Schools – Durham - More information > | |
| Saturday 14 August | |
| Maggie Duffy and Mike Weed> - Guard House Restaurant, Berry Head, Brixham. Part of the Summer season of music called 'Music on the Edge'. Music starts at midday. Food is available from the cafe - a BBQ is also available. There is no charge for the music and the Berry Head Country Park is also free to visit. | |
| Bath Folk Festival - More information > | |
| SONG - Shammick Acoustic Sessions> | |
| DANCE - Home Brew Country Dance Band > - Colin Andrews - Lifton Hall Hotel & Village Inn, New Rd, Lifton, PL16 0DR - For more information Telephone (01566) 784863 |
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| Folkworks Summer Schools – Durham - More information > | |
| Sunday 15 August | |
| Bath Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Bideford Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Monday 16 August | |
| Tuesday 17 August | |
| SONG - Exmouth Folk Club > | |
| Wednesday 18 August | |
| SONG - Pennymoor Singaround> | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Club callers | |
| Thursday 19 August | |
| Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson - B-Bar, Barbican Theatre, Plymouth - 8.00pm - £6, doors The "Wild Man" of Australian Blues, Fitz hails from Queensland, plays metal resonator guitar, stomps his foot and sings the Blues with a physical presence that harks back to Blues greats such as Son House and Charley Patton. Backed by Belfast's Cara Robinson. Telephone 01752 242021 - visit website> |
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| A Klezmer Ceilidh with Kevara a 5 piece vibrant band and caller Pam Hayes - Buckfastleigh Town Hall - 8pm to 11.30pm Perfoming music for dancing from the eastern and central european traditions and beyond. Adults £6.50p under 12s £3 |
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| Otterton Mill Summer Music Season - Ian Briggs and the Supervampers - tickets £11.00 Budleigh-based Ian is quite simply one of the best blues harmonica players in the world. He’s recorded/ toured with many, including Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), Eddie Martin, Michael Roach, and Savoy Brown, also playing with the legendary Yardbirds in the 60’s (yes, with Clapton!!). His band features a trio of virtuoso musicians, who deliver “real” blues with total commitment and consummate musicianship. “Ian's performance was nothing less than wondrous - he blew us all away!” Bill Grainger, promoter.. 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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| Friday 20 August | |
| A Klezmer Ceilidh with Kevara a 5 piece vibrant band and caller Pam Hayes - Mathews Hall, Topsham - 8pm to 11.30pm Perfoming music for dancing from the eastern and central european traditions and beyond. Adults £6.50p under 12s £3 |
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| Saturday 21 August | |
| The O Marley's> South Molton Town centre of South Molton from 10 to 11am pm | |
| Sunday 22 August | |
| Reg Meuross - Globe Hotel, Topsham - Solo with support + special guests tbc. Tickets £8 advance (£6 concs), available (cash only) at Joel Segal Books, 27 Fore Street, Topsham 01392 877895 and Devon Strings Workshop (closed 28/7 to 3/8), 1 Bartholomew Street West, Exeter, EX4 3AJ 01392 433748 | |
| Monday 23 August | |
| Tuesday 24 August | |
| 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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| Wednesday 25 August | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Eileen Nightingale - Stick the Fiddle> |
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| Thursday 26August | |
| Westcountry Storytelling Festival, a Taster - Exeter Phoenix - 8pm - Join Westcountry Storytelling Festival headline performers Hugh Lupton and Jan Blake for an evening of outrageous and transformational storytelling to whet the appetite - visit website> |
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| SONG - Teignmouth Folk Club > Singers and Musicians Night | |
| Friday 27 August | |
| Wadaiko Tokara - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter - 7.30pm -Tickets: £15.00 (Concessions: £10.00) - Art Lee, artist and performer of the Japanese art form known as taiko (wadaiko), is the first and still the only non-Japanese ever to obtain an artist visa from the Japanese government to lead the life of a professional taiko artist in Japan. Visit website> for more information | |
| Mark Barnwell - The Old Chapel, Calstock - Spanish, Latin and flamenco guitar - website>. | |
| SONG - 7 Stars - Kennford> | |
| West Country Storytelling Festival> | |
| Wadebridge Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Saturday 28 August | |
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SONG - Shammick Acoustic Sessions> Change of guests - Wendy Arrowsmith and her husband Paul - Pack o’ Cards in Combe Martin - 8 p.m.
We have been very lucky in that Wendy Arrowsmith and her husband Paul are in the area, and have agreed to replace Brian and Cathryn. Wendy has made a career out of her music for the last couple of years, and increasingly successfully. She performs a mixture of traditional songs, particularly from her native Scotland, and original material, some of which have won song-writing competitions. Usually accompanying herself on guitar, she has also been known to use whistles, bodhran, mandolin and accordion – so she’ll keep us guessing. According to one reviewer, she handles traditional material with subtlety and insight, and her own songs cover a range of human experience, with some great stories, poignant moments and some very fine melodies. Her easy-going style and gently humour, combined with her excellent voice, make her popular wherever she goes. She will be joined by husband Paul, who plays banjo and sings. Tickets can be obtained in advance at £6 from the venue or from Pets’ Pantry; if not via website> or on the door for £7. |
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| West Country Storytelling Festival> | |
| Wadebridge Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Sunday 29 August | |
| Charity Music & Beer Festival - George Inn, Blackawton - From midday, in the pub garden. At least 6 bands covering all styles from folk to jazz to country rock. Headlining again is Dan Sealey (best known as bass player in “Ocean Colour Scene”, Dan is a talented singer/songwriter in his own right.) Plus punk folkies Stark Adders, and Melbourne Street Boys. Country rock with Blackrock. Jazz from Jazzanova. Plus more tba. At least 8 real ales from Westcountry breweries. BBQ. Free admission, major collection in aid of cancer charities. |
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| Baladines at the bandstand in Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth - 2-5pm. Baladines are Laurelie, Paul and Will. They play a mix of traditional Irish, English, Scottish, Eastern European and Middle Eastern songs and tunes plus self penned songs. | |
| Commoners Muck> - Skylark Inn's Beer Festival Weekend on August Bank Holiday. Playing the usual exciting mix of Irish and Celtic music - from 8 pm. | |
| Maggie Duffy and Mike Weed> - Traditions Concert, The Quay, Kingsbridge. 3.00pm start. Other artists are The Whalers, Nicola and Mahrey, Rumpus >,
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| CONCERT - Wurzels - The Plough Arts Centre - Great Torrington - Box Office 01805 624624 or visit website> | |
| West Country Storytelling Festival> | |
| Wadebridge Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Monday 30 August | |
| Wadebridge Folk Festival - More information > | |
| Tuesday 31 August 2010 | |
| SONG - Exmouth Folk Club > with guests Josie Lloyd > Adam Sweet, a truly gifted guitarist from Lyme Regis, and the wonderful Phil Henry and Hannah Martin. | |
Saturday’s guest artists are unable to be with us as Cathryn’s father has died in the States, and there’s no way that they can fulfil their commitment to us. All our sympathies are with Cathryn and her family at this very sad time for them all. We will try to rebook Craig & Willoughby in the future.
Tom and Barbara Brown