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| Saturday 1 May | |
| Jason Carter - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Calstock - 7.30pm - A one man world music show, from Sibelius to Sufi, performed on a custom harp guitar (and occasional sound loop). Full information and ticket details from website> | |
| Steve James - Bridge Inn Topsham - 8pm - Return of the Texas Thunderbolt, the fabulous slide guitar player, wit and raconteur. Tickets £10 - telephone 01392 873862. | |
| Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes - 8pm - The Watermark at Ivybridge - Albert Lee, by common consent one of the world’s finest guitar-players, needs no introduction to country music & rock fans. He has worked with some of the world's top artists, from Emmylou Harris to the Everly Brothers, Dolly Parton to Eric Clapton. £18 advance/£20 door - Box Office on 01752 892220 - visit website> | |
| Brixham Pirate and Shanty Festival - Monday 3 May 2010 More information> | |
| DANCE Totnes Folk Dance Club> - Chris Thorne - Bridgewater 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 | |
| SONG - Acorn Folk Club> | |
| Sunday 2 May | |
| Brixham Pirate and Shanty Festival - Monday 3 May 2010 More information> | |
| 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 - Topsham Folk Song Club > | |
| SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Reg Meuross - A truly original songwriter; his lyrics are often deeply moving, his voice is sweet and soaring and his guitar work a great compliment to his pieces. Book via the Folk on the Moor website> | |
| Monday 3 May | |
| Brixham Pirate and Shanty Festival - Monday 3 May 2010 More information> | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> | |
| DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Chris Miles - Amycrofters Band> | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 4 May | |
| Bradninch Folk Club - Castle Hotel (Note the club meets fortnightly at alternating pubs the Castle Hotel and the White Lion). For more information telephone Gerrard - 01392881105 or |
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| SONG - Tiverton Folk Club > | |
| DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Alan and Marion Finch | |
| SONG - Exmouth Folk Club > - May Day Special with a theme of seasonal songs and some surprise guests | |
| DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmer | |
| DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club> | |
| Wednesday 5 May | |
| Fairport Acoustic Convention - 8pm - The Watermark at Ivybridge - Seated concert. Only 200 seats. £18/£17 - Box Office on 01752 892220 - visit website>
Fairport Convention is one of the greatest live bands on today's concert circuit. Their sell-out gigs attract critical acclaim and delight audiences. This concert by the band's acoustic line-up presents a more intimate (but no less exciting!) take on the legendary band's music. The band's repertoire mixes established favourites with brand new songs and the concert will feature Simon Nicol on guitar and lead vocals, Dave Pegg on bass and backing vocals, Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin and lead vocals, Ric Sanders on violin and Gerry Conway on percussion. Fairport Convention has won a coveted BBC Lifetime Achievement Award and Radio 2 listeners voted Fairport's groundbreaking album Liege & Lief 'The Most Influential Folk Album of All Time'. Whether you are a devoted fan or a newcomer to their music, this Fairport Acoustic Convention concert will be something very special. So be sure to book early tickets will sell fast. |
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| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| DANCE - Bidford Folk Dance Club> | |
| Thursday 6 May | |
| No session at the Crabshell Inn Kingsbridge today as the new owners are doing some re-furbishing - For May's monthly meeting only (because of the re-furb) we shall all be meeting at the Royal British Legion Club, Western Backway, Kingsbridge, 8.30ish; we thank the Stewards for stepping in - it is a lovely room with a good bar (reasonable prices) and there is no need to sign in on this occasion.
the next session at the Crabshell will be on June 3rd 2010 at 8.30ish, and then as usual on the first Thursday of the month. More information from 01548 853351 - see session page> |
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Otterton Mill - Rory Ellis - tickets £11.00This quintessential Australian singer/songwriter has buckets of talent, heaps of stories, and is impossible to pigeonhole. In a great mix of blues, alt. country, soul and folk, Rory conveys “shades of Satchmo, Springsteen, Tom Waits and Chris Smither in his epically rugged voice” The Scotsman. Audiences can expect a spellbinding performance. 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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| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Robert Blackborow - Bridgewater Band | |
| MUSIC - Willand Band Workshop> | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmer | |
| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > - Bill Whaley & Dave Fletcher will not now be performing but club happening as usual | |
| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Chris Miles - Amycrofters Band> | |
| Friday 7 May | |
| Dart Music Festival - More information> | |
| Po’ Girl & JT Nero - Calstock Hall - 8pm - Powerful, passionate and spirited live shows. Having emerged from the same wave of energy that thrust their sister Canadian groups The Be Good Tanyas and The Wailin' Jennys into the international spotlight. Po'Girl have invented a new territory that is all their own and have critically outgrown comparisons with other bands. Stunning, revolutionary roots music for the 21st century. For more information website> | |
| CEILIDH - Bloatertown Band - Umberleigh Village Hall Bring & share supper. Soft drinks provided -7.30pm 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> All events at 7.30 Interval drinks and raffle For information & tickets (including pre-booked suppers) telephone 01769 540887/646 or |
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| CONCERT - Joe Broughton and Kevin Dempsey - The Plough Arts Centre - Torrington - £10 Full/£8 Concessions/£7 Supporters - Box Office 01805 624624 Kevin Dempsey and Joe Broughton have been playing together since 2000. Following the success of their first two albums "Every Other World" and "Freehand" they are currently working on their third album due to be released summer 2009. Kevin and Joe have toured together extensively in Italy, Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria and USA as well as in the UK. Kevin plays guitar and sings and Joe plays fiddle. Kevin is a member of Whippersnapper and Lazarus and was previously with Uiscedwr. He is also currently touring with Dave Swarbrick. Joe tours with his brother Ben Broughton and has previously been in Feast of Fiddles and the Albion Band. He teaches folk music and composition at the Birmingham Conservatoire and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London - he also has his own fiddle school in Birmingham. They have a brilliant rapport with each other and really engage with the audience as well as playing fabulous music. Combining emotive songs unrivalled instrumental capability and a spectacular high energy show, they never fail to create a spellbinding atmosphere. They draw on folk music from all corners of the world but their experience in jazz, soul, classical, pop and rock music takes the result into original and unchartered territory. Kevin has a fantastic voice and is widely regarded as one of Europe’s greatest acoustic guitar players; whilst Joe is simply unmatched in the world of fiddle pyrotechnics. Visit website> |
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| SONG - Barnfield - Exeter > | |
| DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club> | |
| DANCE Fest Noz> - Poisson Rouge > | |
| Saturday 8 May | |
| Po’ Girl & JT Nero - Exeter Phoenix - Powerful, passionate and spirited live shows. Having emerged from the same wave of energy that thrust their sister Canadian groups The Be Good Tanyas and The Wailin' Jennys into the international spotlight. Po'Girl have invented a new territory that is all their own and have critically outgrown comparisons with other bands. Stunning, revolutionary roots music for the 21st century. Box office 01392 667080 or visit website> | |
| Dart Music Festival - More information> | |
| Acoustic Cafe Teignmouth - Carlton Theatre, The Den, Teignmouth, doors open at 7.30pm. Acts include Dave Wood, Kat with Attitude, Work-shy Rabbit, James Dixon, Jenny Bishop and others. £5 on the door all proceeds to charity. Bring your own wine and nibbles. For more information |
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| DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> Willand Village Hall - Aileen Wills - Pete Mac Band > - Admission £4.00 8.30 - 11.30 - Bring & share supper Raffle - For more information telephone Mary Marker 01626 854141 | |
| DANCE - Wren Feet First Family Dance - Moorhayes Community Centre - Tiverton - 9.30 - 3.30 - Wren Trust website> | |
| SONG - Open night Shammick Acoustic Sessions> | |
| Sunday 9 May | |
| Dart Music Festival - More information> | |
| SONG - Folk on the Moor > | |
| SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > | |
| Monday 10 May | |
| DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Frances Oates - Friendly Folk> | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 11 May | |
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, and a lovely Edwardian ceiling. 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. |
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| DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Jane Thomas | |
| DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Chris Thorne | |
| Wednesday 12 May | |
| Sarah Macdougal - The Windjammer, Dartmouth - 9pm - Brilliant singer/songwriter with one of the most impassioned voices you’ll ever hear. With Tim Tweedale on steel guitar. Admission by voluntary contribution - website>. | |
| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| SONG - Bampton Folk Song Club > | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> | |
| MUSIC - Bradninch Acoustic Music Club> The club has now bene running 12 months and still standing. So this months club night will have an extra prize as a raffle, 2 tickets to see the Joyce Gang at the Bradninch Festival which will also be on sale to regular club visitors plus some treats during the interval. |
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| SONG - Lympstone Folk> | |
| Thursday 13 May | |
| Luka Bloom - Exeter Phoenix - 8pm - Irish singer-songwriter from a family of singers and songwriters and first toured with older brother, Christy Moore. He quickly developed a distinctive ‘electro-acoustic’ guitar style and a penchant for unexpected cover versions. Lately he’s also drawn influence from Eastern European and world music - .website> | |
Otterton Mill - Sarah Macdougal - tickets £11.50Half Canadian, half Swedish but entirely brilliant, Sarah is back at the Mill by popular demand. This country-noir songstress is one of the most original musicians of her generation. Her astonishing voice and extraordinary songs will have your emotions on tenterhooks. Maverick magazine calls her "mesmerising" and her songs as mixing "traditional country with a dash of folk resulting in a phenomenal sound". Sarah is playing with virtuoso lapsteel player Tim Tweedale. 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 - Totnes Folk Song Club> - Singers and Musicians Night. | |
| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - John Estall | |
| DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> - Ryan Roberts - The Lucy 'Lastic Band > | |
| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Aileen Wills | |
| Friday 14 May | |
| Martin Simpson - George Hotel, South Molton - 8.30pm - Bookings 01769 572514 - website> . | |
Sheelanagig - Burrington Village Hall - 8pm - Tickets £8(ad)/£5(ch)/£24(fam). “Western swing meeting Irish reels, gipsy jazz catching Eastern European melodies, Arabic tunes wafting over salsa beats and tabla putting a spring into a ska fuelled klezmer”. For more information Telephone 01769 520241.Download pdf file> |
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| CONCERT - Tom McConville & David Newey - The Church House, South Tawton, Devon - Nr South Zeal, Nr Okehampton - Tickets £7.00 When Tom McConville takes a traditional tune or song, he really works on it. With either fiddle or voice (or indeed both at the same time), he explores all the possibilities of pace, decoration, and expression, and whilst the product has the unmistakeable McConville sound, it’s always true to the tradition. What he has is the knack of knowing when to go wild with a tune and when to keep it tight, a fine judgement which only comes with experience and deep feeling for the music. He brings these skills to a wide range of material, from the 19th Century James Hill to the 21st century Richard Thompson. 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 15 May | |
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Sheelanagig - Woolacombe Village Hall - Download pdf file> |
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Robin and Bina Williamson in concert - Hazelwood House, nr Loddiswell - 8pm. After the Incredible String Band and many other productions together, Robin and Bina have come up with something completely different. Recently described as Indo-Celtic-Delta, this East meets West collaboration brings together a fusion of harp, voice, percussion and more. Tickets £15 (conc. £12) Come early for pre-concert buffet supper 6:45pm - £18 Tickets - Telephone 01548 821232 or |
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| Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart - Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay TQ2 6HS - 8.00pm - doors Open 19:30 Based out of Tennessee, Steve Earle's little sister and Stuart draw from blues, pop, country, rock, and more in their heartfelt music. They reach out to the audience in an intimate "come in to my living room" fashion.- Telephone 01803-394113 - visit website> | |
| All Aboard for the Rock Island Line - Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre School Road Monkton Heathfield Taunton TA2 8PB - 8.00pm. Welcome to the Lonnie Donegan Band fronted by Peter Donegan the talented son of the legendary "King of Skiffle" - Lonnie Donegan. This great band will be playing a celebration of Lonnies finest works, music which had such a huge impact on the earlier days of popular music. Peter keeps alive the spirit of that music, playing with great exuberance, much passion and boundless energy. His demeanour quickly endears him to audiences of all age groups. Reserved seats are £12.00 and £10.00 concessions and are available from the Arts Centre box office open Monday-Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm or Telephone 01823 414141. | |
| Display dance - song, etc. Tiverton Pannier market all morning | |
| PLAYFORD - Devon Playford Club> - Valerie Webster - Gwyn George | |
| Sunday 16 May | |
| Show of Hands - Exmouth Pavilion - Standing Room Only tour. Box office 01395 222477 | |
| CONCERT - Gordie Tentrees - The Plough Arts Centre - Torrington - Box Office 01805 624624 Visit website> | |
| SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > | |
| SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Nancy Kerr and James Fagan - For many, the best duo on the market. Brilliant instrumentalists, terrific singers and songwriters and performers whose love shines through all they do. Book via the Folk on the Moor website> | |
| Monday 17 May | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> | |
| DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Ray Goodswen - Pete Mac | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 18 May | |
| SONG - Exmouth Folk Club > | |
| DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Gil Jefferies | |
| DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Party night - Eileen Nightingale - Ivor Hyde and Holly | |
| DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club> | |
| Wednesday 19 May | |
| SONG - Jurassic Folk Club> | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Stick the Fiddle> | |
| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| SONG - Pennymoor Singaround> | |
| Thursday 20 May | |
| Bradninch Folk Club - Castle Hotel (Note the club meets fortnightly at alternating pubs the Castle Hotel and the White Lion). For more information telephone Gerrard - 01392881105 or |
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Otterton Mill - Tom Kitching & Gren Bartley - tickets £9.00One of the brightest young acts on the folk scene today, Tom and Gren sing and play a lively mix of British folk and barnstorming bluegrass. Tom is one of England’s leading fiddle players, whilst Gren is simply a new “superstar of the fingerstyle guitar”. Also playing mandolin and banjo, their instruments spark in utterly engaging musical chemistry. This is "a group .... destined for great things." - Properganda Magazine 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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| Eliza Carthy - Dartington Great Hall - 8pm - a standing concert with the usual first come first served side bench seating, but with bookable Balcony seating available to early bookers; also early bird discount before April 8th. Notice of an important change This concert was previously advertised as the Eliza Carthy Trio, but due to circumstances beyond the control of Eliza the other two trio members Barney Morse Brown and Phil Alexander will not now be performing. 'The Arts at Dartington' apologise for any disappointment this causes. Instead, Eliza is joined by the brilliant melodeon player Saul Rose from Waterson Carthy, Faustus and various other line-ups including two of the top ceilidh bands in the country, Random and Whapweasel. Eliza and Saul performed as a duo for a sell-out Harberton Folk audience a few years ago and put on a breathtaking show! A truly inventive and innovative singer and fiddle-player, twice Mercury Prize nominee Eliza is the winner of an unrivalled seven BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and possibly the most impressive and engaging performer of her generation. In 2003 she became the first traditional English musician to be nominated a BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music (for Anglicana). With innumerable other accolades over a 16 year career she has worked with artists such as Paul Weller, Billy Bragg, Nick Cave and Joan Baez. Tickets and details at Website> . |
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| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > - |
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| MUSIC - Willand Band Workshop> | |
| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - End of season party with Jane Thomas - Pete Mac | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Chris Thorne | |
| DANCE - Totnes Folk Dance Club> | |
| Friday 21 May | |
| Cam Penner - Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay TQ2 6HS - 8.00pm - doors Open 19:30 - Telephone 01803-605995 - visit website> | |
| DANCE - D'Accord's French Music and Dance - More information > | |
| DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club> | |
| Saturday 22 May | |
| Harald Haugaard and singer Helene Blum - St Brannock’s Church, Braunton - 7.30pm Tickets £8(ad)/£5(ch)/£24(fam). Available from Braunton Tourist Information Centre or Tel. 01271 814082 Tickets can also be bought online at website>
International fiddle player Harald Haugaard and singer Helene Blum, both several times winners of the Danish Music Award on their first rural tour in the UK. Two world-renowned musicians will be performing in two stunning north Devon settings, for the final dates in their first UK rural tour. Husband and wife team Harald Haugaard and Helene Blum are two of Denmark’s most exported and multi award-winning musical names. Harald is an inventive virtuoso fiddle player with a characteristic style which reflects contemporary Danish folk music deeply rooted in tradition. He has performed and taught all over the world, including the Royal Swedish Music Academy and the Royal Music Conservatory in Toronto. His music is described on his website as “playful, light and elegant but also dramatic, melancholic and sometimes diabolic”. He began playing violin at the age of seven. In 1994 he was accepted at the Carl Nielsen Academy of Music in Odense where he worked with both classical violin and traditional fiddle teachers. From 2000 to 2005 he became head of the folk music department. Helene Blum also went to the Carl Nielsen Academy where she became its first singer to receive a degree in folk music. A year later, in 2005, her Christmas album won the Folk Debut of the Year award at the Danish Music Awards. Like Harald, she started playing at an early age. She grew up playing piano, cello and violin and singing the ballads and hymns of her distinctive musical tradition. Harald and Helene will be joined by percussionist Sune Rahbek and guitarist Rasmus Zeeberg on the tour. Beaford Arts worked with its north Devon promoters to place the concerts in two stunning church venues, where the acoustics will naturally enhance the quartet’s beautiful sound. The first concert is at St Brannock’s Church in Braunton and the following day at Bishops Tawton Church, the first time this kind of event has been seen, and heard, at the stunning venue. Beaford Arts’ promoter Paul Niemiec, who is organising the event at Bishops Tawton church, said: “I think this is going to be a very special concert. We sold a ticket this week to someone who said a friend in Worcester had seen Harald Haugaard perform. This friend had called up to say she must see him when he’s in north Devon. She said he was absolutely brilliant.” Beaford Arts is also inviting talented violinists from north Devon to join Harald for a two hour masterclass at St John the Baptist Church, Newport, Barnstaple on Sunday, May 23rd at 2.30pm. It is open to advanced string players, grade 5 violin or over, up to the age of 25. Places may still be available, call 01805 603201 or For more information on Harald Haugaard go website> |
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| Ceilidh with WoRTS N'ALL - St Anne's Hall, Babbacombe, Torquay TQ1 3SR - 7.30pm. Proceeds in aid of voluntary help for orphanages, schools and street children in Morroco. Tickets £5; child £3. Light refreshments on sale. Bring your own alcohol. Telephone 01803 292171 or |
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| Charity Ceili dance & Fest-Noz - Marazion Community Centre - 8:00 - 11:00pm - live music from; · Bar provided - Plenty of car parking - Tickets available on the night - minimum donation of £4 entry All proceeds to CLIC Sargent childhood cancer charity - website>For further information tel. 01209 820939 - venue location - Shop Hill, Marazion, TR17 0BG |
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| Simon Mayor & Hilary James - 8pm - The Watermark at Ivybridge - Their stunning talents produce a hugely entertaining show, sliding easily from a rousing Mountain rag to an evocative Irish ballad, on into Handel's Arrival Of the Queen Of Sheba. Hilary's singing, from Celtic ballads to blues and Berlioz, has received huge acclaim. Simon is a superb guitarist and fiddler, but is principally recognised as one of the world's foremost mandolin players - £11/£10 - - Box Office on 01752 892220 - visit website> | |
| DANCE - Wren Feet First Family Dance - Okehampton - for more details telephone 01837 53745 - Wren Trust website> | |
| Devon Folk AGM - Malborough Village Hall | |
| DANCE - Sarah Bazeley - The |
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| SONG - Shammick Acoustic Sessions> - Tom Kitchen and Gren Bartley
A past Young Folk Award finalist, Tom plays fiddle with a unique flair and enthusiasm, adding depth and context to the material, drawing on his broad command of styles. Gren is simply a superstar of finger-style guitar in the making. Leaving audiences flabbergasted with the speed and control of his picking, the sensitivity and variety of his music draw you in. When you add in the occasional mandolin and banjo, Gren’s rich deep voice and accomplished songwriting, and the sparkling chemistry between the pair, and it promises to be a wonderful evening’s entertainment. |
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| Sunday 23 May | |
| Peter Knight's Gigspanner - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Calstock - 7.30pm - £10 in advance, £12 on the door and £5 for under 21s Hailed by ‘Songlines’ Magazine as ‘another milestone in folk’s rebirth of cool moment’, Peter Knight’s Gigspanner continues to engage hearts and minds with emotionally loaded and life enriching takes on British traditional and world music. Steeleye Span’s legendary fiddle player is joined by Roger Flack (guitar) and Vincent Salzfaas (congas/djembe) and the Trio recently celebrated having their Debut CD ‘Lipreading the Poet’ named as one of the Top 15 Global CD’s of 2009 by ‘The Wire’, a distinction that is indicative of the outstanding musicianship and commitment to originality that is the hallmark of their performances. For more information go to website> or telephone 01822 833183. |
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| Richard Digance's Devon Folk on BBC Radio Devon - 5-7pm - This week's show includes a live feature with Maggie Duffy >. |
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| Harald Haugaard and singer Helene Blum - Bishops Tawton Church - 7.30pm Tickets £8(ad)/£5(ch)/£24(fam). Available from Braunton Tourist Information Centre or Telephone 01271 376285. Tickets can also be bought online at website>
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| Debby McClatchy - Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge - 8pm. She’s back for the 6th year running, following five previous sell-out concerts. This time she’s solo. www.debbymcclatchy.com Unadulterated McClatchy; what a treat! £10 on the door or just £7 when reserved in advance from Neil - telephone 01548 856601 or |
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| SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Jeff Warner - Master entertainer, banjo player and educator from the U.S., Jeff has songs which are rich in the history of his part of the world. Book via the Folk on the Moor website> | |
| SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > - Tom Kitchen and Gren Bartley - £6.00 Tom Kitching and Gren Bartley are one of the brightest young acts on the folk scene today playing music from a remarkably broad range of sources. 'The instruments spark, with the combination of the bright fiddle and the acclaimed finger picking style of Bartley giving a lovely flow to the tunes' - Maverick Magazine. 'Bartley proves to be an accomplished songwriter, with a restful voice that lulls its way into the mind and heart.' - Allmusic.com |
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| SONG/STORYTELLING - Trade Winds> | |
| Monday 24 May | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> - | |
| DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Aileen Wills - Amycrofters Band> (In aid of Devon Air Ambulance) | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |
| Tuesday 25 May | |
| STORY TELLING - Stone Soup> Stone Soup continues its Twisted Tales series for adults | |
| DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Frances Oates | |
| DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - | |
| Wednesday 26 May | |
| DANCE - Newton Abbot Irish Set Dance> | |
| SONG - Bampton Folk Song Club > | |
| DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Nicole and Pete Mac | |
| Thursday 27 May | |
| Brian McNeill - Globe Hotel, Topsham - 8pm - Founder member of Battlefield Band, member of Feast Of Fiddles, and a fine solo performer. Tickets £10. Box office 07771 558914 | |
Otterton Mill - Adrian Byron Burns - tickets £11.50A long-awaited return from this award-winning performer. Adrian’s fabulous voice, great acoustic guitar and excellent songs have taken him around the world, playing with BB King, Robert Cray, and Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, among others. Adrian delivers a subtle blend of blues, R&B, jazz and rock in an exciting live performance. "A MUST to see" The Observer. 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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| Martha Tilston - Tavistock Wharf - £12.50 advance/ £13.50 door. Box office 01822 611166 - visit website> | |
| DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> | |
| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Alan and Marion Finch | |
| SONG - Bideford Folk Song Club > | |
| SONG - Teignmouth Folk Club > | |
| DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmer - Stick the Fiddle> | |
| Friday 28 May | |
| Bude Folk Festival - More information> | |
| Dulverton Folk Festival - More information> | |
| DANCE - Exeter Folk Dance Club> - Wendy Hoare | |
| DANCE - Bampton Folk Dance Club> | |
| SONG - 7 Stars - Kennford> | |
| DANCE - Bideford Celidh Club> | |
| Saturday 29 May | |
| May Barn Dance with Bloatertown Band> - 8pm - Langtree Village Hall - Bar Bring & Share Supper - £8 admission | |
| Exmouth Folk Club > Blackmore Theatre. Folk Night regulars 'An evening without James Taylor and the holy host of others' with support from our very own Becky Brookes. 7.30. £5. A special congratulation to Becky who will have completed her course work for her music degree, and will be back in full swing on the local scene. | |
| Ceilidh with The ‘Oggle Band’ > Parracombe Revels, Parracombe - for more information telephone01598 763296 | |
| Bude Folk Festival - More information> | |
| Dulverton Folk Festival - More information> | |
| Sunday 30 May | |
| ‘Heart of Devon’ - Bow Village Field - 2pm - (on the A3072 between Okehampton and Copplestone) A celebration of music, art and crafts. Many local art, craft & produce stalls, refreshments, children’s workshops, licensed bar and live music until 8pm. Headling is ‘Hazaar’ who play traditional Eastern European music. Also performing will be Jonathan Shorland (flutist and pipes), Sleepwalkers (trad & new folk), Tony & Leigh (original folk), The Swamp Gods (folk/punk), Ed & Sherrie (folk & blues) and more. Everything is under cover and entrance is free! | |
| Cruise with the Exmouth Shantymen - River Exe 7.00 - 9.30pm - Limited spaces. £10. Telephone Stuart Line Cruises to book - 01395 222144. Departs Exmouth Docks. All proceeds kindly donated to Exmouth Festival. Cruise the beautiful River Exe accompanied by the legendary Exmouth Shantymen. See website> for details and other festival concert performances by the crew. | |
| Bude Folk Festival - More information> | |
| Dulverton Folk Festival - More information> | |
| SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > - | |
| SONG - Folk on the Moor > | |
| Monday 31 May | |
| Bude Folk Festival - More information> | |
| Dulverton Folk Festival - More information> | |
| DANCE - MADCAPS Club> - | |
| DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - | |
| DANCE - Sidford Scottish Dance> | |