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| March - TOP | |
| Monday 1 March | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> | |
| DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Doreen Cooper - Amycrofters Band> | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 2 March | |
| SONG - Tiverton Folk Club > | |
| SONG - Exmouth Folk Club > | |
| DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Alan and Marion Finch | |
| DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Nicole and Pete Mac | |
| DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club> | |
| Wednesday 3 March | |
| Ruth Notman - The Gallery, Queens Theatre, Barnstaple - Tickets £8 Ruth Notman is a 20 year old singer and songwriter from Nottingham. In 2006 she reached the finals of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards and since then she hasn’t looked back. Ruth has toured extensively across the UK, and her glittering performance at Towersey Village Festival (Oxfordshire) brought her to the attention of many new fans and fellow artists alike. Ruth performs traditonal as well as her own beautifully crafted songs. Her pure and powerful voice, quirky piano melodies and delicate guitar riffs are a joy. Ruth embarks on a major tour in March 2010 to celebrate the release of her second album, “the Life of Lilly” “A new voice for British Folk.” The Independent Album of the Week! “One of the most assured, varied and impressive debut Albums of the year” **** The Guardian **** Brilliant - Mojo |
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| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| DANCE - Bidford Folk Dance Club> | |
| STORY TELLING - Stone Soup> Stone Soup continues its Twisted Tales series for adults | |
| Thursday 4 March | |
Emily Maguire - Otterton Mill. Tickets: £10.50.This Cambridge-born singer/songwriter turned Australian goat farmer found herself catapulted to critical acclaim with her second album Keep Walking in 2007. Tours with Eric Bibb, Don McLean, The Blue Nile, Roddy Frame and others followed, with appearances at The Royal Albert Hall, Glastonbury and the Cambridge Folk Festival. Emily's star continues to rise with her recently released 3rd album, which "delivers reflective meditation and lust for life romps with equal aplomb...a class act" The Mirror. Playing with Christian Dunham on bass. 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. Music starts at 8pm. (Note: ticket prices shown cover music only). |
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| MUSIC - Willand Band Workshop> | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Jeroka | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmer | |
| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > | |
| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Dennis Warry | |
| Friday 5 March | |
| Den & Glenn from Bodgersmate - Monks Retreat, Broadhempton - 9pm - Free. Acoustic set of folk, bluegrass, jazz fusion etc. on cittern, mandolin, violin, guitar, mouth organ etc. | |
CONCERT Martin Wyndham-Read - St Hieritha’s Church Martyn is an English folk singer, notable as a collector and singer of Australian folk songs. He lived and worked in Australia from 1960 to 1967 and has been a regular visitor to the country since then. He has produced over 30 albums and appeared at folkfestivals in Australia, and around the world. Bring & share supper. Soft drinks provided - 7.30pm (Supper from 6.30) . Tickets - For advance bookings (paid by previous Monday) £7, conc. £6, family (2 adults & up to 2 children) £18, child £3 - On door - All adult tickets £8, Family tickets £20, child £4 - Season Ticket for any 4 concerts (on the 1st Friday of the month to May 2010) £24, conc. £20 - Pre-concert Suppers £4 booked by previous Monday - information about all concerts> For information & tickets (including pre-booked suppers) telephone 01769 540887/646 or |
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| DANCE Fest Noz> - Poisson Rouge > | |
| SONG - Barnfield - Exeter > | |
| DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club> | |
| Piping Hot Bagpipe Weekend - Friday 5 to Saturday 6 - Roberto Tangianu - Sardinian Launeddas David Faulkner - Border pipes Mike York - Border pipes, Nick Scott - Border pipes, Jon Swayne - Border pipes - plus supporting artists Ceilidh - Friday evening with David Faulkner & The Wren Band Victory Hall, South Zeal, (near Okehampton) EX20 2JT. Fun night of dancing to the Border piping ace, with guest slots from Sardinian Launeddas piper Roberto Tangianu (first time ever in the UK), plus Dartmoor Youth Folk Band £8.00/£5.00 Workshops Bagpipe workshop 10.00 - 13.00 with Roberto Tangianu and David Faulkner - Fairplace Church Hall, Fairplace, Okehampton, EX20 1DN. An introduction to the Launeddas pipes and Sardinian music, along with English music and bagpiping techniques for pipes in the key of G. £15.00/£10.00 Repertoire Development Workshop for all instruments 2-5pm with Roberto Tangianu and David Faulkner - Fairplace Church Hall. Roberto will give a short performance on the Launeddas pipes and teach traditional tunes from Sardinia, and David will teach tunes from both English and Border repertoires. £15.00/£10.00 Piping Hot Bagpipe Weekend Concert Fairplace Church. Solo performances by Sardinian Launeddas piper Roberto Tangianu , Uilleann piper Nick Scott, and award-winning Border piper David Faulkner, and David will be joined in a special trio performance by pipers Jon Swayne from Blowzabella and Mike York from Red Dog Green Dog. The Launeddas is one of the most unusual forms of bagpipes, as there is no visible bag for the three reed pipes which make up the instrument. It is the player who must become the bag himself, using the technique of circular breathing to provide a continuous source of air pressure whilst playing. £8.00/£5.00 For all the Saturday events, tickets are £35/£23. Morning and afternoon each £15.00/£10.00 Advance booking highly recommended All day Saturday £35.00/£23.00 For more information Visit website > or telephone 01837 53754 |
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| Saturday 6 March | |
| Barn Dance Redwing Barn Dance Duo> - Whitestone Parish Hall - 8 to 10 30pm - Licensed Bar £5 entry, £2 under 16's Everyone's welcome - for more information |
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| Ceilidh - Spinach For For more information telephone Martin Henning 01387 871498 or |
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| Phil Beer in concert - Taunton Baptist Church, Silver Street, Taunton, TA1 3DH - 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 and £8 concessions. There will be a special raffle. You are advised to book tickets in advance for this concert.
All ticket enquiries and bookings should be addressed to Geraldine Clotworthy on 01460 76058 or Folk roots hero and multi-instrument maestro, Phil Beer, is to headline a fundraising concert in aid of Folk South West, the folk arts development agency for the South West. Phil is a masterful solo artist as well as being known for his collaboration with Steve Knightley in the folk roots super group, Show of Hands. The group has twice headlined sell-out concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall. Appearing with Phil will be some special guests including Somerset singer/songwriter Reg Meuross. This special event is being held in Taunton Baptist Church, which has the most superb acoustics, fulfilling Phil Beer's wish that the concert be unamplified. The concert, together with other fundraising activities, is helping to address the funding shortfall following the cessation of Folk South West's core funding from the Arts Council England. |
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| Arts at Dartington - new programme of folk concerts for the Spring - Jackie Oates Recently nominated once again for various BBC Radio 2 Folk. Support - Griselda Sanderson> from Totnes, playing traditional Swedish material on the nyckelharpa - Visit Website> |
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| Piping Hot Bagpipe Weekend - Friday 5 to Saturday 6 - see above | |
| DANCE - Sarah Bazeley and The |
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| SONG - Acorn Folk Club> | |
| CEILIDH - Fremington Village Hall - Captain Swing - caller Mike Griffiths - a welcome return visit of this popular band from the midlands - Admission £8 to include unlimited soft drinks - Bring your own alcoholic drinks - Bring & Share Supper Further information and ticket reservations - John Blackburn telephone 01237 476632 |
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| Sunday 7 March | |
| The music band ‘Jan & Co’ present an entertaining evening with guest artistes at The George, Plympton - 08.30. A pub with an excellent selection food and drink and a good atmosphere. Some of it will be folk and some not. Free entry. For more information please telephone The George 01752 342674. | |
| SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Please note that due to sudden illness unfortunately Lou Brown will not be appearing the event will be replaced with a singers night. | |
| SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > | |
| Monday 8 March | |
| DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Peter Moxom - Friendly Folk> | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> Chris Thorne | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 9 March | |
| Stories From The Butterwalk! - 8pm - Bogan House (through the Costume Museum, 47 High St, Totnes) to share in the delights of stories new and old, accompanied by home-made cakes tea. Bring your own drink if you fancy something stronger. All welcome, to tell or to listen! First time or seasoned tellers, come one come all! £2 donation to cover costs. | |
| DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Peter Moxom | |
| DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Frances Oates | |
| Wednesday 10 March | |
| Martyn Joseph - Globe Hotel, Topsham For information and tickets 01524 414043 | |
| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| MUSIC - Bradninch Acoustic Music Club> | |
| DANCE - Bidford Folk Dance Club> | |
| SONG - Bampton Folk Song Club > | |
| SONG - Lympstone Folk> | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Eileen Nightingale | |
| Thursday 11 March | |
Dana and Susan Robinson - Otterton Mill. Tickets: £12.00.From North Carolina, Dana and Susan sum up the definition of Americana with their riveting fiddle tunes, haunting banjo and guitar ballads, rich harmonies and songs of rural American life. These multi-instrumentalists will charm you with their "new time, old time music" as they combine the finest musical traditions with the best in contemporary writing. "A poet's perspective delivered in quietly spectacular musicianship" Music Matters. 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. Music starts at 8pm. (Note: ticket prices shown cover music only). |
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| SONG - Totnes Folk Song Club> - Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll - £6.00/performers £5.00 If you have never caught them do make the effort. Here’s a flavour from their biog. I have seen them and it really is a performance packed with energy and skill. Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll are highly respected musicians, composers and workshop leaders from North Devon. They first collaborated as a fiddle duo on a busking trip around Spain and Portugal. Since then, they have made a strong impact on the British folk scene and received national and international radio play. Their passion for English traditional music and the violin has led to the development of their unique style. Becki's melodic, emotive violin and viola blend with Nick's driving fiddle chords and powerful vocals to create a rich, captivating sound. "...lovely, inventive playing" - fRoots The duo's compositions and their interpretations of traditional English tunes and songs are influenced by a wide range of musical cultures: "We are inspired by the people we meet and the places we've been. We like the idea of a global approach to the English tradition." " ...passionate musicality and distinctive presence." - the Living Tradition As well as performing, Nick & Becki's work varies from recording symphonic string arrangements for the Angel Brothers to running community group 'The Folk Orchestra of North Devon' for Wren Music. "...a superb advert for English music" - the Folk Mag |
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| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Alan and Marion Finch | |
| DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> - Ray Goodswen - More the Merrier | |
| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Nicole and Pete Mac | |
| Friday 12 March | |
| Hayseed Dixie - Tavistock Wharf - 8pm - American group who started out as an Appalachian style tribute to AC/DC, playing traditional instruments such as fiddle, mandolin and banjo. Box office 01822 611166 -Website> | |
| CONCERT - Paul Wilson and Marilyn Tucker - The Church House, South Tawton, Devon - Nr South Zeal, Nr Okehampton - Tickets £7.00 Marilyn Tucker & Paul Wilson are renowned for their strong vocal harmonies and instrumental variety. Their wide repertoire of traditional songs and tunes (including many from Devon's rich cultural history) is complemented by a wealth of new songs and original compositions. Their busy schedule has included performances in folk clubs, festivals, concerts and touring projects in Europe, South Africa and North America, as well as TV and radio work. For tickets contact Mark and Sarah 01837 840775 Church House has a maximum capacity of about 50 people so please do book in advance. All concerts are held without amplification; The Seven Stars pub is just across the road and you are welcome to bring drinks from there or from home to the concerts. |
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| SONG - The Exeter Traditional Music Club> | |
| DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club> | |
| Saturday 13 March | |
| Nicky Swann > - Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay TQ2 6HS - 8.00pm - doors Open 19:30 - Telephone 01803-605995 - visit website> | |
| Barn Dance with Hips and Haws English Country Dance Band > - Parish Hall, Cheriton Fitzpaine nr Crediton 8 pm - for One Voice, a charity supporting Children and Families Using Communication Aids. £6/£4 U14. Bar and refreshments. Enquiries & tickets 01363 866330. | |
| Dana & Susan Robinson - Hazelwood House nr Loddiswell - North Carolina duo, songs of the American landscape. Sublime harmonies, guitar, fiddle, banjo and mandolin brings a traditional flavour to their contemporary music. For more information visit Website> | |
| SONG - Open night Shammick Acoustic Sessions> | |
| Great Western Ceilidh, Bowhill Primary School - Exeter - Red Shed > - More information > |
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| PLAYFORD - Teign Playford Club> - Jean Foster - Bob Franklin - Gwyn George | |
| DANCE - Willand Village Hall Jane Thomas - Hobsons Choice 8.00 - 11.30 - £4.00 - Telephone Mary Marker 01626 854141 Willand Folk Dance Club> | |
| Sunday 14 March | |
| SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > | |
| SONG - Folk on the Moor > | |
| Monday 15 March | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> | |
| DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Nicole and Pete Mac | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 16 March | |
| SONG - Exmouth Folk Club > | |
| DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Mary Marker | |
| DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Harry Turner - Amycrofters Band> | |
| DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club> | |
| Wednesday 17 March | |
| The O Marley's>- The Old Fire House, Exeter, 50 New North Road - 9pm - St Patrick's Day. Entry free before midnight. Popular Irish folk music with a Reggae beat | |
| Craobh Rua - Tavistock Wharf - 8pm - Celtic music for St Patrick's Day. Box office 01822 611166 visit Website> | |
| SONG - Jurassic Folk Club> | |
| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| DANCE - Bidford Folk Dance Club> | |
| SONG - Pennymoor Singaround> | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> | |
| Thursday 18 March | |
Angie Palmer - Otterton Mill. Tickets: £11.50.Described by Bob Harris as "one of Britain's greatest singer-songwriters", and undoubtedly the uncrowned queen of British Americana, Angie has been compared to Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Lucinda Williams, but is actually like no-one else. Her potent mix of country, blues, and folk is served up with equal measures of aggression and tenderness, immaculate lyrics and "a delicious hair-in-the-voice approach that gives her a tough edge over more fey contemporaries" Uncut. Playing with Richard Curran on violin and mandolin. 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. Music starts at 8pm. (Note: ticket prices shown cover music only). |
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| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > | |
| MUSIC - Willand Band Workshop> | |
| DANCE - Totnes Folk Dance Club> | |
| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Frances Hilson | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Alison and Jerry Turner | |
| Friday 19 March | |
| Dave Swarbrick - George Hotel, South Molton - 8.30pm - for more information and bookings visit website> |
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| To Celebrate St Patrick's Night Commoners Muck> will be playing at the Rising Sun Inn, Gunnislake - Music from 8:30 pm - taking the traditional feel of the Irish session atmosphere with the Commoner's twist. This will be a great night with a good sing along mixed with traditional Irish music. | |
| Ceilidh with 4 Reel Drive > - Cheriton Bishop Village Hall nr Crediton - Caller to be confirmed - 8pm. Fundraiser for Devon Squeezebox Foundation>. Bring your own food and drink. Contact Ed Rennie 01363 774426 Cancelled | |
Off The Square> - The Lamb Inn, Silverton, Devon - 8.30 till late as part of their St Patrick's week celebrations |
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| Boys From Melbourne Street - intimate concert - Countess Wear Village Hall - 8pm (please bring your own drink) We are at the beginning of a small tour of local and not so local village halls performing new songs off the next album (hopefully). Tickets are £4 on the door, at Poppies Flower Shop, Gill Tippins or |
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| CEILIDH - Winkleigh Village Hall with Winkleigh Morris - in aid of Shelter Box (in attendance) and Air Ambulance. Bring and share food and drink | |
| DANCE - D'Accord's French Music and Dance - More information > | |
| DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club> | |
| Saturday 20 March | |
| Family Folk Dance & Workshops - Ashburton - St Andrews Church Hall, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT. 2.30-4.30pm Fun workshop where you can try out all sorts of smart moves and dance steps. 5.30-7.30pm Family Folk Dance for young people and their families, with live music. No experience necessary and great fun for all ages. Bring a picnic tea. Adults must be accompanied by a young person. Workshops + Dance: Child £3 / Child + Adult £5 / Family £10; Dance only: Child or Adult £2 each. Information/ reservations telephone 01837 53754 or |
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| Woody Pines & Band - Globe Hotel Topsham 8pm -£8 advance £10 door. Another high octane dose of music from the deep Southern States courtesy of New Orleans based Woody and his rambunctious crew, who sound like they could have stepped right out of the set of Oh Brother Where Art Thou! . Advance booking advised through 01392 873407 or Joel Segal Books Topsham 01392 877895. |
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Ian Bruce - Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay TQ2 6HS - 8.00pm - doors Open 19:30Ian Bruce has emerged as one of the great singer/song-writers of the Scottish Folk Movement most recently being one of the main contributors to the 12 album Collection of Robert Burns songs. Through it all he has continued to develop as a song-writer, more than realising the promise of his splendid early compositions. On stage Ian brings a huge presence which invariably has his audiences singing, laughing and crying. Tickets: £10.00 £9.00 in advance - Telephone 01803-605995 - visit website> |
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| BARN DANCE Branscombe Village Hall - 8.00pm In aid of St. Winifred's Church Music by the popular |
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| DANCE - Friendly Folk> with caller Chris Turner - Civic Hall - Totnes - 8.30 - 11.00 - Admission £5.00/ Totnes Folk Dance Club Members £4.50 More information: June Prowse 01803 862435 Harry Lowe 01626 821045 - Totnes Folk Dance Club> | |
| DANCE - Feet First Family Dance - Ashburton. For more information telephone 01837 53754 | |
| PLAYFORD - Devon Playford Club> - Alan Davies - Gwen George | |
SONG - Shammick Abroad - The George, Broad Street, S. Molton. EX36 3AB - Woody Guthrie: Hard Times and Hard Travellin’ by Will Kaufman. A live musical documentary that sets the songs of Woody Guthrie in the context of 1930s’ America the Dust Bowl, the Depression, the New Deal and the state of popular music itself. Will is from New Jersey, and is equally at home on guitar, fiddle, banjo or mandolin. Oh yes, he’s also Professor of English and American studies at the University of Central Lancashire. A rare chance to see a highly acclaimed show. Visit website> for more information. |
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| Sunday 21 March | |
| Balkan and Gypsy dance - Three Crowns, Chagford - 3-6pm - Live music from Balamouk. Pre-dance workshop 2.00 - 2.30pm. Teas provided. Bring snacks and refreshments. Info from Fiona 01837 840165. | |
| Show of Hands + Special Guests - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter - 7.30pm - "A special charity show for CLIC/Sargent. Unreserved seating. Tickets £17, enquiries and full details from Paul & Lyn Russell on 01626 832176, who will request SAE and cheques with orders. The charity is very special to Steve Knightley and also to Paul & Lyn's great friend Lin Summers who is one of the children's cancer nurses in Exeter having cared for Steve's little boy. She's running in the London Marathon for the charity and hence the need for us to raise as much money as possible." | |
| SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Unstrung Heroes - Geoff Lakeman (duet concertina & vocals), Steve Potter (fiddle) and Pete Acty (guitar & banjo); folk songs, grand jigs and reels, ragtime, blues, jazz... a great pot-pourri by three experienced chaps! £8/£10 - Book via the Folk on the Moor website> | |
| SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > - Brian Peters - Brian is one of the English folk scene’s great all-rounders: a compelling singer, a top squeezebox player and a skilled guitarist. He is one of the country’s best anglo-concertina players and is just as good on melodeon, while he’s also internationally - known as a singer of traditional ballads. Call Brian Lewis on 01404 44498 to reserve tickets. | |
| DANCE - Sunday Club> - Exminster Village Hall - 2.00 - 5.00pm | |
| Monday 22 March | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> | |
| Dinner & DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Graham and Eileen Barrett | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 23 March | |
| David Celia - The Windjammer, Dartmouth - 9pm - On tour from Toronto. Wonderful pop and country inflected folk - have a look at his video on the events page of the pub website - both Gordon Lightfoot and Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy are big fans. Entry by voluntary contribution website>. | |
| DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Doreen Cooper | |
| DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> -Chris Thorne | |
| Wednesday 24 March | |
| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| DANCE - Bidford Folk Dance Club> | |
| SONG - Bampton Folk Song Club > | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Pete and Nicole Mac | |
| Thursday 25 March | |
| Ro:Toro - Calstock Hall - 8pm - Band on a UK tour from home in Estonia, playing an exciting mix of traditional Estonian melodies along with modern improvisation on the bagpipes, saxophone, guitar and percussion. Great dance rhythms: the band are a huge hit on the festival circuit both in Estonia and abroad. See website> for details. | |
Mike Silver - Otterton Mill. Tickets: £10.50.A consummate guitarist with a voice like liquid crystal, Mike is a unique songwriter and performer who has honed his craft over 30 years. His songs tell of longing, love and loss with soulful melodies and heart-stopping lyrics, and he has the ability to combine voice and guitar into a sublime musical entity. Mike involves his audience in a way that creates a performance of warmth and magic. 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. Music starts at 8pm. (Note: ticket prices shown cover music only). |
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| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Aileen Wills - Jigs 4 Gigs | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Chris Thorne | |
| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > | |
| SONG - Teignmouth Folk Club > - Singers and Musicans night | |
| DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> - Jane Thomas - Jeroka | |
| Friday 26 March | |
| Tom and Barbara Brown - song and music session in the bar at the Beggar’s Roost pub near Lynmouth - 8pm. The landlord and landlady, Will and Sarah, are very keen to have music there, and have promised that they will provide a warm welcome to all of us. There will be another session on Friday 23rd April - both sessions are the night before Shammick Acoustic concert nights, so if you’re thinking of coming from further afield, you could always make a weekend of it! Certainly we hope these sessions will draw people from right across the moor. There are no rules as to what sort of music and song will be played and sung we’ll just see what turns up and go with it, so whatever your particular taste, it’s up to you to make sure it happens. Of course, if you prefer to just sit and listen, that’s OK too. There’s ale, cider, wine, food and accommodation there, so whatever your needs, they can be catered for. If you want to know more about the pub and the hotel, take a look at Website> . |
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| Arts at Dartington - new programme of folk concerts for the Spring - Urban Folk Quartet Led by Joe Broughton of the Birmingham Conservatoire Folk Ensemble (fiddle, guitar, mandolin) with Paloma Trigas (fiddle); Frank Moon (guitar, oud, vocals); Tom Chapman (cajon, percussion, vocals). Members of the band have played with The Chieftains, The Albion Band, Carlos Nunez, The Destroyers, Old Dance School, Chris While and Bellowhead amongst others. They are hugely popular locally, known especially for their FolkWorld summer course during the Dartington Summer Youth Programme, and their live performance is second to none. Visit Website> for more information. | |
| DANCE - Bampton Folk Dance Club> | |
| DANCE - Exeter Folk Dance Club> | |
| SONG - 7 Stars - Kennford> | |
| DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club> | |
| Saturday 27 March | |
| Barnstormers Ceilidh/Barn Dance Band > - charity Ceilidh at Bradninch Guildhall - £5 to raise money for the Scouts who had all their gear ruined by an arson attack. The Boys From Melbourne Street will also be doing a set along with the Bradninch Morris Team. Family concession tickets available, bar and food will also be available on the night. | |
| Reg Meuross & Beth Porter (cello) - Bow Village Hall nr Crediton - 8pm - Tickets £7 from Mick telephone 01363 82379 or |
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| Shoot The Crow - Blackawton Village Hall, nr Totnes - Irish folk. Doors 8pm. £7.50, advance from Steve Gale 01803 712449. Licensed bar. Pre-gig suppers available at the George Inn from 6.00 pm 01803 712342. | |
| DANCE - Pensilva Folk Dance Club - Liskeard Public Hall, West Street, Liskeard - Sarah Bazeley - The |
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SONG - Shammick Acoustic Sessions> - Keith Kendrick & Sylvia Needham Day workshop: Song harmony ~ so you thought you couldn’t do it? You can! & Keith & Sylvia can help.Concert: Keith Kendrick & Sylvia Needham. Take a long-term look at the Folk Revival and Keith has always been one of the finest interpreters of traditional song. More recently he has teamed up with Sylvia with her own skills on voice & concertina - an unforgettable evening’s entertainment. As usual, we will have some of our talented local performers providing support for Keith and Sylvia. Doors open at 7.30 for an 8 o’clock start, and tickets are £6 in advance from the venue or from Pets’ Pantry in High Street, Website> or £7 at the door. Keith and Sylvia have long been practitioners of the singing of mainly English traditional songs. Both also have a very wide and varied experience in the use of harmony whether it be in duets, groups of 2 or 3, or up to 40-odd people in an informal choir or just creating harmonised instrumental accompaniments for their own songs. This is a hands-on [well actually, it’s voices-on] day where Keith and Sylvia will try to pass on what they know in the pursuit of promoting their conviction that anyone can sing and harmonise. Don’t forget that meals and accommodation are available at the pub at very reasonable prices. Our last harmony workshop was very popular and a huge success, so book up really soon for this one. |
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| Devon Folk Event - Music Workshop with Dave Brown - Chudleigh Community Hall,The Primary School, Lawn Drive,Chudleigh TQ13 0LS Playing American Tunes for Contras and Squares (including improvisation) All instrument workshop 2.30 5.30 p.m. Music available beforehand £12 - Playing for Dance 7.00 10.30 p.m. Dancing Only £3 - Contact Mary Marker 01626 854141 Booking Form> |
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| Sunday 28 March | |
| Jane Siberry - St John's Church, Bridgetown. Totnes. Devon - Doors open 7.00pm Concert commences at 7.30 pm (Prompt start-no late comers, please!) - £10 (concessions available)
Canadian singer/songwriter Jane Siberry will be making a rare visit to the UK in March and playing an intimate salon performance in Totnes. Jane has released numerous albums in her twenty plus year career for the likes of Warner/Reprise and Sheeba records which have included international hits such as Mimi on the Beech and Calling All Angels. She has also collaborated with such well respected artists as K D Lang and Brian Eno, forging a unique sound which draws on folk, jazz, gospel and ambient music and is most often compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell and Kate Bush. This special evening in Totnes will feature a rare intimate performance by Jane. The evening is about music and creating community. If you have never seen Jane perform, she has the rare ability to pique minds, open hearts and lift spirits at the same time. This is a unique opportunity to experience the generosity of an extraordinary artist in an unconventional setting. This is her only South West date in the UK this year. Due to the nature of the venue and performance, tickets are limited. To reserve a ticket please (You will receive a confirmation email reserving your seat(s) and providing additional details.) If you require further information re this event please email the above address. (In addition to ticketed guests, Janes salon performances offer limited free admission for children, teenagers and elders. Please specify requests of this nature in your email so we can respond accordingly.) |
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| DANCE - D'Accord's French Music and Dance - Workshop and Teadance - Longdown Village Hall, Exeter - 2.30 to early evening - With Dani Detamaekker "the amazing guy from Toulouse" leading an afternoon workshop - with afternoon tea, and a bal with Dani and Poisson Rouge to follow.
We are really chuffed to have bagged a visit this spring from Dani. Coming to us from Toulouse, he will be performing on one of only two dates on his mini-tour of Britain. Dani is a musician and workshop leader extraordinaire who will be teaching us some dances from his own region - including variations of Rondeau, Branles and perhaps, the local Mazurka too?!? The workshop will be followed by tea (bring and share) and a mini-bal with Dani and Poisson Rouge. Doors open 2.00 pm for the workshop - 4.30 pm for tea and dancing Dani will need no introduction to regulars at Gennetines, Damada or Anost dance and music festivals. His enthusiasm and expertise as a teacher, and his ability to fill a crowded dance venue with sound single-handedly is legendary. His knack of having everyone up and dancing like there's no tomorrow has been likened to that of Bernard Loffet. |
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| SONG - Folk on the Moor > | |
| SONG/STORYTELLING - Trade Winds> | |
| Monday 29 March | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> | |
| DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Jane Thomas - Ivor Hyde | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 30 March | |
| 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> - Aileen Wills | |
| DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Gil Jeffries | |
| Wednesday 31 March | |
| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| DANCE - Bidford Folk Dance Club> | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Stick the Fiddle> | |