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Wednesday 1 June
Exmouth Festival - more information>
CONCERT Shammick Abroad - Ben Sands - The George Hotel, Broad St., South Molton EX36 3AB - 8pm
(Parking at rear of hotel Southley Road) - Tickets in advance £6, on the door: £7 (Members discount £1)
A rare opportunity to catch this fine singer and songwriter from Newry, County Down, while he is on tour in England. Long a cornerstone of the legendary Sands family, Ben plays a multitude of instruments – one at a time. Like his brothers, Colum and Tommy, Ben has also carved out a successful solo career with four CDs to his credit. He sings songs - mostly his own. He writes songs - about life and love and the ways of the world. Some are whimsical, some are sad and some are very funny. In between he tells stories, some of which are true!
Tickets from Shammick Acoustic or The George Hotel or website> For more information telephone 01271 882366 Shammick Acoustic Sessions>
DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance>
Thursday 2 June
Guy Davis - Globe Hotel Topsham - 8pm - He's appeared on Broadway, worked with Taj Mahal and Dylan but an evening with New York based Guy Davis has been compared to an intimate evening on the front porch with friends as he plays songs and relates anecdotes from his long career. Davis's influences include seminal Bluesmen like Skip James and Mississippi John Hurt, but ultimately he reminds you that Blues is music for humming along, stomping your feet and expressing gratitude to your baby for greasing your skillet!

Tickets £10 adv £12 door from Joel Segal Books Topsham 01392 877895 or 01392 873407

Exmouth Festival - more information>
Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill - Scoriton Village Hall, nr Buckfastleigh - 8pm - Irish fiddle virtuoso and American master guitarist. Doors open 7pm. Licensed bar. Tickets £14, all in advance, from Gus Fergusson 01364 631495 or eMail email.
The Eliza Carthy Band - Exeter Phoenix
Standing. Prolific folk singer and fiddle-player Eliza Carthy showcases material from her new album. Powerful, vital and exuberant rhythms, absorbed from her travels around the globe, characterize this highly original, self-penned music. With her new band, including Emma Smith from Gorillaz, she delivers a more up-tempo show than ever before. Box office 01392 667080 or website>
Otterton Mill - Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe - Tickets £11.75

Britain’s finest blues and boogie pianist makes a welcome Mill return. Since finding fame in the R’n’B explosion of the sixties, Bob has influenced generations of piano players and left a lasting legacy. His energetic and joyful performances are augmented by stories drawn from a lifetime in music and a passion for American folk and blues history. Partner Hilary adds crystal-clear harmonies and a rock-steady bass to Bob’s distinctive style.

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).
Otterton Mill is located between Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth on the River Otter. It features a one thousand-year-old working watermill, award-winning café-restaurant and food shop, gallery and artist studio, artisan bakery, and music venue. Opening hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm daily (plus from 6:00pm on Thursday for Music & Food nights). Tel: 01395 568521.

MUSIC - Willand Band Workshop>
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Chris Thorne
SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > - Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner.
Friday 3 June
Richard Digance - Exeter Corn Exchange - 8pm - Quite simply one of the most entertaining acts you will ever see. Brilliant self-penned comic songs introduced with panache, style and outrageous humour.Tickets £16 Box office 01392 665938
Exmouth Festival - more information>
Song - Brixham Folk Club>
SONG - Barnfield - Exeter >
DANCE Fest Noz> - Poisson Rouge >
DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club>
Saturday 4 June
CEILIDH - ‘Oggle Band’ > - Stoke Rivers - for more information telephone 01598 710445
SONG - Acorn Folk Club> - The Threlfall Trio (Eileen Ann's all time favourites) and ACORN ANNUAL DINNER from 5.45 pm in the Pier Room
Sunday 5 June
Exeter Phoenix - 7-11 pm - Master kora player Amadou N Kissokho and his band Sabou, highly danceable French and Breton band Poisson Rouge > plus original songs from the acoustic trio led by Cole Stacey.
SONG - Folk on the Moor >
SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club >
Monday 6 June
DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Chris Miles - Amycrofters Band>
DANCE - MADCAPS Club> -
DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance>
Tuesday 7 June
SONG - Tiverton Folk Club >
DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club>
DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Gil Jefferies
Wednesday 8 June
Jiggerypipery - the Lemon Grove, Streatham Campus, Exeter University - 8pm . Tickets are available on the door or from the box office eMail email at £7 and £5 for students.
Folk music concert at The Bridge Inn, Topsham with, Sara Grey, Kieron Means and Hector Gilchrist. 8.pm in the malt room. Tickets from: The Bridge Inn. £8.00 Tel. 01392 873862
DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Eileen Nightingale - Stick the Fiddle>
DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance>
SONG - Lympstone Folk>
MUSIC - Bradninch Acoustic Music Club> - The Castle Inn Bradninch - Floor singers night (Tickets for festival events on sale)
SONG - Bampton Folk Song Club >
Thursday 9 June
Julian Piper - B-Bar, Barbican Theatre, Plymouth - 9.00pm - Arguably few UK musicians interpret the Blues quite as authentically as Julian Piper, and as someone who's apprenticeship to the music includes travelling the Blues highways of Europe and America for three decades, playing alongside and recording with numerous Chicago and Louisiana legends, perhaps it's hardly surprising. His slide guitar playing has been described by Mojo magazine as 'Dazzling' and songs from his new album 'Terlingua' will undoubtedly be much in evidence. Tickets £2 01752 242021 or website> visit website>
Otterton Mill - Bob Fox - Tickets £11.50
During a 40 year career, Bob has become one of the most highly regarded and well loved singer/guitarists in the UK and beyond.  Blessed with one of the best voices in British folk music, and coupled with astonishing guitar technique, he performs pure and unadulterated folk music at its finest.  With several award-winning albums to his credit, Bob’s masterful interpretation of traditional and contemporary songs has earned him no less than five nominations in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

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).
Otterton Mill is located between Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth on the River Otter. It features a one thousand-year-old working watermill, award-winning café-restaurant and food shop, gallery and artist studio, artisan bakery, and music venue. Opening hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm daily (plus from 6:00pm on Thursday for Music & Food nights). Tel: 01395 568521.

SONG - Totnes Folk Song Club> - Sam Richards - Sam used to run the club many years ago when it was in Torquay and he moved on to composing and playing jazz. During the 1970’s Sam spent considerable time collecting songs all over Devon. He is a highly skilled performer so expect an entertaining night with lots of humour and songs with a local flavour. Entrance £3 performers, £4 non-performers. More information from Anne Gill 01803 290427 or Andy Clarke 01803 732312
SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club >
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Frances Oates
DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> - end of season party (Bring and Share) Pam Hayes - Hobson's Choice
Friday 10 June
Rory Mcleod & The Familiar Strangers - Drewe Arms, Drewsteignton 8pm - Expect old favourites and new stuff too, with the talented band The Familiar Strangers bringing some extra sparkle. Tickets £12 from Exeter Phoenix, Sally's News Chagford, or Rockhen's Coop Okehampton - visit - website>.
Ceilidh with 3db Ceilidh Band > - Bovey Tracey - 8pm - Chris Jewell calling. A foot stomping, skirt twirling ceilidh at The Dolphin Hotel, Bovey Tracey. Help raise funds for The Children's Craft Tent plus Handmade Raffle prizes galore. Great music, dancing and hospitality. All tickets just £3 in advance! eMail email or telephone 01626 830612 to book.
Bradninch Festival - more information>

Barnstormers>  Festival Ceilidh (£5) 20.00 - 23.00 Bradninch Guildhall - Eat The Rich > at The White Lion Bradninch

DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club>
Saturday 11 June
Glorious Chorus "One World" - St. John's Church, Bridgetown, Totnes - 8pm -
Premiering a tapestry of original song, spoken word and percussion. GC is an a -cappella choir, founded and led by Helen Yeomans, based in Buckfastleigh in South Devon and has performed at a range of festivals including Glastonbury, Port Eliot and the Home and Tagore Festival at Dartington in recent years. For information and tickets go to website> telephone 01803 862028 or Drift Records, Totnes, £12/£8 (cons).
d'Accord! French & Breton Dance -Summer Bal & Picnic on Dartmoor - Gidleigh Village Hall - 11/12 June 2011 - Special Guests Pibau Planed who play Breton and French dance music on a variety instruments, and of course, Poisson Rouge >. Noon to noon. Advance tickets £12 now available - for information telephone 01837 871498 eMail email or visit website>
Bradninch Festival - more information>
Buskers welcome 10:45 till 12:30 Bradninch Guildhall
At The White Lion & Castle Hotel - various original artis

The Guildhall: 21.00 -22.30 Reg Meuross & Band + Boys from Melbourne Street

Workshops:
Song Writing Workshop with Reg Meuross at St Disen’s Hall cost £5 from 15:15
Drumming Rhythms Workshop with Colin McCormac at St Disen’s Hall cost £3:00 time 16:30 (tbc)

Maltsters Mash - Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay, nr Totnes - 8pm
With our usual mix of songs, poems, stories and music we’re having a short guest reading by Chris Waters, whose new book, Arisaig, is full of carefully-crafted poems. Haiku-expert Alan Summers from Bristol is also reading. For those who like themes, Summer songs, poems and haiku would seem appropriate, but feel free to present anything . Free entry. Call Simon or Sue Williams for information on 01364 631308 or eMail email
DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> Willand Village Hall - Dick Carlyon - Tease the Cat - 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> Our Open Nights are very laid back, friendly, and good fun. Everyone is encouraged – but not bullied – to participate, and they are usually very varied evenings with all sorts of songs, etc. both old and new.

There’s no admission charge, but the price of a pint in the collecting pot is welcomed, thus ensuring the continuing health of the club.

Sunday 12 June
Silver Tree Summer's Night (Woodland Cabaret) 6.30pm - 10.30pm, Rougemont Gardens, Exeter - Part of the 'Rougemont Sessions'. Multi-genre including Signs of Life (acoustic roots), Glorious Chorus (Totnes performance choir) ... and more. For details go to website>.
d'Accord! French & Breton Dance -Summer Bal & Picnic on Dartmoor - Gidleigh Village Hall - 11/12 June 2011 - Special Guests Pibau Planed who play Breton and French dance music on a variety instruments, and of course, Poisson Rouge >. Noon to noon. Advance tickets £12 now available - for information telephone 01837 871498 eMail email or visit website>
Bradninch Festival - more information>
Buskers welcome 10:45 till 12:30 Bradninch Guildhall

At The Castle Hotel Concert 13:30 - 17:30 - Claire Anstee’s Workshop Choir, Sleepwalkers, Kevin Spiers & Joe Shaw, Robin Nancarrow, Cock-A-Hoop> and Lara Conley.

Local Music Club’s Showcase; Milverton Music Club, 7 Stars Folk Club, Barnfield Music Club, Roadwater Music, Bradninch Acoustic Music Club and Bradninch Folk Club. Evening event Castletown

Workshops:
Singing Workshop with Claire Anstee at Castle Hotel cost £4 from 12:00 - 13:00 with opportunity to perform afterwards.
Advanced Guitar Workshop with Jerry Cahill at St Disen’s Hall cost £2 from 12:00 - 13:00
Open Tuning Guitar Workshop with Jerry Cahill at St Disen’s Hall cost £2 from 16:00 - 17:00
Bodrahn Workshop with Bodraphonics drums can be provided ticket £4:00 16:00 - 17:30

SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club >
SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Bob Fox - For many, the voice in Folk Music with the truest beauty. A hugely gifted arranger of songs as well - bear witness to his version of "The Snow It Melts The Soonest." His wonderfully dry wit adds to a great performance. Book by eMail email
Monday 13 June
DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Aileen Wills & Iain Bryden
DANCE - MADCAPS Club> -
DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance>
Tuesday 14 June
Bradninch Folk Club - Rosie Eade & Davey Malone - Castle Hotel - 8.45pm (Note the club meets fortnightly at alternating pubs the Castle Hotel and the White Lion).
For more information telephone Gerrard - 01392881105 or eMail email
DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> -
Wednesday 15 June
The Moulton Brothers - Folk Music at The Bridge Inn, Topsham Devon - 8pm to 11pm. Mac & Neil on Fiddle and Bruce on Bodhram.
Lots of sibling rivalry with fast dualing fiddles and Bruce cheekliy trying to up the beat with the bodhram.
The Moulton Brothers play for the fun and entertainment of others and are not paid so the odd ale to lubricate the fingers is much appreiated
SONG - Jurassic Folk Club>
DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmer - Iain Bryden.
DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance>
SONG - Pennymoor Singaround>
Thursday 16 June
The Ship is coming..... Foot-stomping ceilidh with our own live band, Pigasus, and optional fancy dress, themed pirates vs ninjas. This will be followed by a session which will continue until we all fall asleep! The event is being held in Kay House, Duryard, Exeter University on the 16 June at 20:00 to 17 June at 07:00. £4 tickets are available on the door
Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson - Bridge Inn, Topsham - 8pm - The unlikely combination of a bearded steel guitar wielding Bluesman from the Australian Outback and a beautiful Irish songstress who happens to play drums alongside fiddle and whistle, make this one of the zaniest but interesting duos since John Major and Edwina Currie.Tickets £8 from Bridge Inn 01392 873862 or 01392 873407
SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > -
MUSIC - Willand Band Workshop>
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Jerry & Alison Turner.
Friday 17 June
Kingsbridge Medieval Celebrations - 7.30pm in St Edmund’s Church - Daughters of Elvin performing pilgrim songs from 13th century Spain, songs of love and enchantment from France and lively dance music from the courts of 14th century Italy, plus original compositions inspired by medieval and traditional dance music. £6 advance from Kingsbridge Tourist Information Centre 01548 856853, £7 door (£2 U14)
Beesounds Midsummer Acoustic Music Festival - More information>
DANCE - D'Accord's French Music and Dance - More information >
DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club>
Teignmouth Folk Festival - More information>
Saturday 18 June
Simon Scott & Jeff Walker - Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay
Simon's music is a mix of folk, rock, jazz and funk incorporating all the influences he has taken in over the years, citing dadgad, open d and open c as some of his favourite tunings. £6.50 Telephone 01803 394113 - visit website>
Flossie Malavialle - Bow Village Hall nr Crediton - 8pm - Presented by Heart of Devon. "Here’s a sensational performer. She intrigues listeners with her quaint French-Geordie accent and charms them with her stories and ready laughter. Yet it’s her singing that bowls them over. An artist’s artist, a people’s artist, here’s a mammoth talent emphatically radiating that magical
X-factor. A veritable show stopper!" Wheaton Aston Festival. £7.50 / £5 (concs) /£20 (family) Telephone 01363 82379 or eMail email or online at website>. Plus support from Alice Johnston.
Maggie Duffy and Mike Weed> - Blackawton Village Hall + support from Sam Richards, a bit of a legend in classical, jazz and, of course, folk genres of music. A prolific composer, author, playwright, collector, publisher of folk songs and musician - he really is worth a listen to.. Free parking. Licensed bar. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £8 from Steve Gale on 01803 712449, 07941 611868 or eMail email
Martyn Joseph Band - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter - 8pm - Martyn Joseph has built a huge reputation as a solo performer with plaudits from critics worldwide. However his new album "Under Lemonade Skies" had such a rich and compelling soundscape that a long anticipated string of dates with a band has finally come to fruition. Make sure you grab this rare opportunity to see one of the UK's finest songwriters and performers at the top of his game, and with US producer Mason Neely on Drums (and lots of other things) and Wal Coughlan on Bass visit website>
Beesounds Midsummer Acoustic Music Festival - More information>
Teignmouth Folk Festival - More information>
Sunday 19 June
Kingsbridge Medieval Celebrations from 3 pm on the Town Square: Old Gaffers - sea songs; Compagnie Giulia - Medieval/Tudor songs and music; Rumpus > & caller - country/barn dancing
Beesounds Midsummer Acoustic Music Festival - More information>
Teignmouth Folk Festival - More information>
SONG - Folk on the Moor >
SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > - Nancy Kerr and James Fagan - 8pm - £10
Nancy Kerr and James Faganare one of the most established and respected duos on the folk scene. As well as being great exponents of their instruments (fiddle, viola and guitar-bouzouki) both are regarded as fine and influential singers. Consistently great live shows and four highly respected albums have cemented their reputation as one of the UK's classiest acts.
Monday 20 June
DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Graham Knight - Meter Rite.
DANCE - MADCAPS Club> -
DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance>
Tuesday 21 June
Danny Schmidt - B-Bar, Barbican Theatre, Plymouth - 8pm - Named in the Chicago Tribune's 50 Most Significant Songwriters in the Last 50 Years, Austin, TX-based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt has been rapidly ascending from underground cult hero to being widely recognized as an artist of generational significance. With lyrical depth drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Townes Van Zandt, Danny is considered a pre-eminent writer, an artist whose earthy poetry manages to somehow conjure magic from the mundane - Tickets £8 01752 242021 or For more information visit website>
SONG - The Exeter Traditional Music Club>
DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club>
SONG - Exmouth Folk Club >
DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> -
Wednesday 22 June
DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance>
DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Simon Maplesden - Friendly Folk>
SONG - Bampton Folk Song Club >
Thursday 23 June
Danny Schmidt - Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay
Acoustic/folk. A man, a guitar and a bagful of the best songs you'll hear today - that's Danny Schmidt in a nutshell. Austin, Texas based singer/songwriter, Danny has been building an enthusiastic following while simultaneously inspiring the admiration of his fellow artists and critical acclaim from industry professionals. www.myspace.com/dannyschmidt £9 adv / £10 door. Telephone 01803 394113 - visit website>
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Frances Oates
SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club >
Friday 24 June
Flamenco Special Al Marconi, with Mark Barnwell - The Old Chapel, Calstock - 8.30pm - A Gallery Bar special. A welcome return by Al following his sell out gig at The Old Chapel last year with Guitarras del Fuego, with support from the ever popular Mark Barnwell. Come and meet friends for a chat accompanied by some great flamenco and Spanish guitar, featuring tracks from Al’s brand new album. Al will play from around 8.30pm.The Gallery Bar opens at 7.30pm and tapas will be available. Free entry, but donations welcome - visit website>
Ceilidh with Rumpus > - South Brent Village Hall - Tickets £5 for adults, available from Jean Cleave 01364 73292 or Robin Wells 01364 72516, or on the door. Raffle, but no bar so BYO drinks. In aid of South Brent Carnival.
HOME Festival - Dartington Hall - Festival focusing on acoustic music, voices and song from around the world, with outstanding international artists - including Suzanne Vega, Tamikrest and Seckou Keita - plus food, films, workshops, world market, and family events, all in a truly beautiful setting.- More information>
Otterton Mill - Chuck Brodsky - Tickets £11.50

From North Carolina, Chuck is an extraordinary musical storyteller, who captivates audiences with his dry, barb-witted social commentaries, infused with humanity, compassion and humour. His colourful lyrics tell the stories of everyday folk muddling through their lives, and are delivered with a well-travelled voice and amazing finger-picking guitar technique that draws on influences from the Carolina mountains, and traditional American folk. He’s appeared in concert with Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Richie Havens and John Hartford, among many others.
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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).
Otterton Mill is located between Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth on the River Otter. It features a one thousand-year-old working watermill, award-winning café-restaurant and food shop, gallery and artist studio, artisan bakery, and music venue. Opening hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm daily (plus from 6:00pm on Thursday for Music & Food nights). Tel: 01395 568521.

CONCERT - Kate Howden & Paul Jones - Sourton Village Hall - for more information telephone - 01837 861414
SONG - 7 Stars - Kennford>
DANCE - Exeter Folk Dance Club>
DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club> - Bryony
Saturday 25 June
Acoustic Cafe - Carlton Theatre, Teignmouth - 7.30pm - Acts include Alex Gregory, singer songwriter, Robert Wheaton, guitarist and singer, Adelia with her unique blend of melody and humour and the Backdoor Blues Explosion playing a one off acoustic set. All this for £5 on the door. BYO drink and nibbles.
Folk On The Fiddle - Fairplace Church, Okehampton, EX20 1DN
A day of traditional and contemporary folk music, featuring award-winning Scottish singer-songwriter / fiddler Mairi Campbell, and Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll from Devon.
Morning workshops, 10am-1pm, for fiddle players - developing techniques, skills and understanding. Afternoon workshops, 2-5.30pm, for Scottish and Westcountry repertoire development for players of all instruments - not just bowed ones. Evening concert, 7.30-9.30pm. Advance booking advisable for workshops. Prices/ticketing etc. visit website> or telephone 01837 53754.
Howdenjones - Cancelled Malborough Village Hall. This is a duo from the North West of England and their show is a family friendly mixture of songs, tunes and stories, that often has the audience joining in, singing along and laughing as they share their travelling experiences through their music and northern-tinged banter.
Tickets are £7 each and are available from Malborough Post Office, by calling Chris Musgrave on 01548 561548, website> or on the door. For more information about this duo look at their website> .
Blue Jewel > - Stoke Gabriel Village Hall - Doors 7.30pm, on stage 8pm - Licensed bar in the hall. Tickets £8/£6 available in advance from Torbay and Totnes tourist offices, Stoke Gabriel Post Office, website> or on the door.

Blue Jewel are an exciting South Devon folk-acoustic band brought together in spring last year by Steve Banks, drummer, violinist and vocalist with Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band, and Chanter. The band members are top local musicians. Their gigs have been going down a treat. The programme will include songs and tunes from their debut album, Dart Songs.

You can listen to tracks from the album at website> .
“Amazing instrumentals subtlety and imagination a memorable and enjoyable album.”— Colin Andrew’s review of 'Dart Songs' for ‘What’s Afoot’ Magazine.
“It really had the ‘feel good’ factor! We left wanting more and wanting to recommend you to everyone!” — John & Jan Culf (Harberton Folk) on Blue Jewel’s performance in the 2010 Totnes Festival.
“A journey down the Dart that brings in all the skill of serious musicianship. This album is a delight of variety a triumph!” — Maddy Prior

HOME Festival - Dartington Hall - Festival focusing on acoustic music, voices and song from around the world, with outstanding international artists - including Suzanne Vega, Tamikrest and Seckou Keita - plus food, films, workshops, world market, and family events, all in a truly beautiful setting.- More information>
SONG - Shammick Acoustic Sessions> - Lil’ Ian Goodsman - 8 p.m. Lil’ Ian came to Shammick Acoustic a while back as a visiting performer, and really impressed with his ability as a guitarist & singer. An acoustic blues performer in the ‘old style’, Ian plays ragtime, slide, delta and Texas blues. His music comes from a variety of sources such as Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy and Merle Travis, adding his own unique arrangements. Based in New Zealand, although born in the UK, Ian has toured as well in Europe, the USA and Australia.

During the day: Ian will be running a Blues guitar workshop covering a range of styles from those above!
Download workshop application form>

Tickets are £7 at the door, or £6 in advance from website>, or if you’re in Combe Martin, you can call in at the Pack o’ Cards or Pets’ Pantry, High Street. Tickets are selling fast, but there are a few left.

Sunday 26 June
Steven Sogo & Hope Street Band - Calstock Hall- 8pm - flying in from Burundi on their way to WOMAD via Calstock. Steven Sogo is the most promising singer to have emerged from the central African country of Burundi in years. He sings about life, love and peace in a style that mixes traditional Burundian music with jazz, blues and pop. Amongst the poignant ballads mostly sung in French the band’s live performance is full of energy and impossible not to dance to. See website> for full details and ticket booking.
SONG/STORYTELLING - Trade Winds> - Trade Winds takes its summer break in July and August but there will be a special 90-min Trade Winds on Sun 18 July 2pm at Dartington Hall during the Ways With Words Festival.
SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Mike Silver - A supremely talented songwriter who many simply never tire of seeing. Each performance is unique in its diversity of material and its range of emotions. Book by eMail email
SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > - 8pm - The Pauper's Path to Hope - Topsham Folk Club, Globe Hotel - A folk opera by Mick Ryan, telling the stories of six people forced by circumstance to enter the dreaded workhouse of the nineteenth century, but able, by courage and determination, to escape its clutches. Cast: Mick Ryan, Paul Downes, Roy Clinging, Heather Bradford, Judy Dunlop, Maggie Boyle, Phoebe Kirrage. Telephine Brian Lewis - 01404 44498 to reserve tickets.
Monday 27 June
Rosa Rebecka - City Gate Hotel (basement), Exeter - 8-9pm - A one hour, one woman show by Swedish singer/songwriter, folk performer and multi-instrumentalist. Part of the Exeter Fringe Festival. Tickets £5 from Exeter Phoenix or on door.
DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Ray Goodswen - Home Brew Country Dance Band >
DANCE - MADCAPS Club> -
DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance>
Tuesday 28 June
Bradninch Folk Club - White Lion - 8.45pm (Note the club meets fortnightly at alternating pubs the Castle Hotel and the White Lion).
For more information telephone Gerrard - 01392881105 or eMail email
SONG - Exmouth Folk Club > -
DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> -
DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club>
Wednesday 29 June
DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Jane Thomas - Jeroka>
DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance>
Thursday 30 June
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - John Estall
SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club >
SONG - Teignmouth Folk Club >
June