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Tuesday 1 November
Bradninch Folk Club at the Castle Hotel - Phil Henry & Hannah Martin - £4 - Doors open at 8:00. For more information telephone 01392881105 also on Facebook and website>
Regular events 1st Tuesday
Bradninch Folk Club - Castle Hotel - Doors open 8.00 - show starts at 8.30pm (Note the club meets fortnightly at alternating pubs the Castle Hotel and the White Lion).
For more information telephone Gerrard - 01392881105 or eMail email - Visit website>
DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - AGM - Jane Thomas
DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Chris Thorne
DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club>
Wednesday 2 November
Carrie Rodriguez with Luke Jacobs - Globe Hotel Topsham - 8pm - £12 adv. £13 door.
The beautiful and talented Carrie Rodriguez's journey from teenage violin student to touring the world with the likes of Chip Taylor (famed songwriter of "Wild Thing), Lucinda Williams and Alejandro Escovedo, with Lyle Lovett as her muse, has made her one of Austin's hottest exports. Accompanied by Luke Jacobs on Guitar and Pedal Steel, catch them while you can in an intimate venue.
Ticket reservations telephone 01392 877895, Joel Segal Books eMail email
Regular events 1st Wednesday
SONG - Jurassic Folk Club> - Guest night -

Tickets are now available at the Advance Price of £5, and can be bought at the Online Shop>. On the door price, if any available, will be £6.

Thursday 3 November
Otterton Mill - Peter Price & Joanne Keegan - Tickets £12.00

A return visit from one of this country’s leading acoustic blues masters. Peter’s acoustic guitar and rich voice take listeners on a journey from country blues, to Latin American dance, Celtic pipe and harp tunes, Indian Ragas and even traditional hymns. Peter is joined by Irish singer and musician Joanne Keegan, whose musical style combines her traditional Irish roots with her later immersion into blues and jazz. Together, Peter and Joanne make a dynamic and virtuosic pairing.

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.

Nicky Swann > - Farncombe Cavern, Farncombe, Surrey - 8.30pm - Tickets £6 (advance) £8 door
- Acoustic raw talent, no frills no fancies, a must for all music fans - website>
Regular events 1st Thursday
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Chris Thorne
DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Frances Hilson
Friday 4 November
Mini Folk Festival - Exeter University
Groanbox - The Windjammer, Dartmouth - The gig they did here in the Spring was extraordinary, never seen anything like it. Raw, powerful Deep South/cajun/creole mixed with tuvan voodoo singing, chain gang spirituals, blues and a dash of West Africa. Instruments include a calabash, gourd banjo, freedom boot, stomp board and a yew log. Admission by voluntary contribution. For info call 01803 832228 or visit website>.
While & Matthews - Ipplepen Village Hall, nr Newton Abbot - 8pm - Chris While and Julie Matthews (BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Duo 2009) will be playing songs from their brilliant latest album "Hitting the Ground Running" as well as other favourites. They said their last visit to Ipplepen in April was the "best gig of the tour". They played to a sell out audience then so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets £11.00 from Nigel and Diana on 01803 813876.
Nicky Swann > - Finedon Sessions, Finedon Community Centre, Finedon - 8.00pm - Tickets £8.00 (advance) - Acoustic raw talent, no frills no fancies, a must for all music fans - website>
Regular events 1st Friday
Saturday 5 November
Mini Folk Festival - Exeter University
DANCE - Totnes Folk Dance Club> - Nicole Mac - Pete Mac Band > - Civic Hall, Totnes - 8.00 pm - 11.30 pm Refreshments available - Admission £6.00 Members £5.50
For more information contact June Prowse 01803 862435 or Harry Lowe 01626 821045
SONG - Acorn Folk Club> - Jody Kruskal - from America - Guest Night No 51 - "In performance, I offer a warm and engaging solo presentation of traditional and vintage American songs. From witty and humorous ditties to songs that explore the depths of the human condition"
Sunday 6 November
Mini Folk Festival - Exeter University
Dave Peabody & Colin Earl - Bridge Inn Topsham - 8.00pm - Put together a die hard Mississippi guitar player and a consummate Boogie Woogie piano player and this is what you get, a night of rumbunctious good time Blues from these two UK legends who don't shirk from playing songs about Mojo's or even Staving Chains if the mood is right! Tickets £8 from The Bridge Inn 01392 873862.
Regular events 1st Sunday
Monday 7 November
Regular events 1st Monday
DANCE - MADCAPS Club>
DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Graham Knight - Meter Rite
Tuesday 8 November
Regular events 2nd Tuesday
DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Club callers
Wednesday 9 November
Regular events 2nd Wednesday
Thursday 10 November
Otterton Mill - Catfish Keith - Tickets £12.75

From Indiana, Catfish Keith is one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. His brand of foot-stomping, spellbinding Delta and roots music and bottleneck slide guitar has earned him two nominations for the W. C. Handy Blues Award for Best Acoustic Blues Album, and his 2008 induction into the Blues Hall of Fame. With twelve critically acclaimed albums to his name, Keith tours extensively in the UK, USA and Europe, and has performed with legends John Lee Hooker, Ray Charles and Jessie Mae Hemphill.

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.

Regular events 2nd Thursday
DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Muriel Forrest - Pete Mac Band >
DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> - Frances Hilson - Iain Bryden Trio
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Jerry and Alison Turner
SONG - Totnes Folk Song Club> - Jim Causley - The cheeky chappie from Whimple, to embarrass and harangue us with his Devon songs and outrageous sense of humour. Admission £6.00/performers £5 - More information from Anne Gill 01803 290427 or Andy Clarke 01803 732312
Friday 11 November
Jez Lowe - Church House, South Tawton, nr Okehampton - 8pm - Singer/songwriter Jez is an enchanting performer with an engaging North-Eastern wit. Seven Stars nearby, or BYO drinks. Small venue, please advance book, £7 via website>.
Ella Edmondson & Fireblockers - Bow Village Hall, nr Crediton EX17 6HU. Critically acclaimed Ella Edmondson (daughter of Jennifer Saunders & Adrian Edmondson) is joined by the Fireblockers, a lively six piece band (headline act at Chagstock). Licensed bar. Doors 7.30pm. £7.50 on the door. For more information call Mick 01363 82379 or eMail email.
The Exmouth Shanty Men Live in concert, The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth. With special guests "Shanty Jim" Mageean and Graeme Knights - 7.30pm. Tickets £7.00 from Exmouth Town Hall 01395 276167
John Kirkpatrick - The Victorian Farmer’s Year in Song – The George Hotel, 1 Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AB - 8.30pm - Tickets £9

For more information Telelephone 01769 572514 - or visit website>
Tickets also available from website>

John Kirkpatrick is one of the most well-known and popular performers on the British folk scene. He is regarded as England’s leading exponent of ‘squeezebox’ instruments. His remarkable skill with accordion, concertina and melodeon has taken him from folk dancing to experimental rock music and a wide range of international recording collaborations. He now also works extensively in theatre. He has been a member of the Albion Country Band, Magic Lantern, The Richard Thompson Band, Umps and Dumps, Steeleye Span, Brass Monkey, and Band of Hope. Now John pulls together all the strands of his previous experience into powerful solo performances. He combines dazzling playing and soaring vocals with energy, wit, flare and style. More information> (PDF)

Regular events 2nd Friday
Saturday 12 November
Lest We Forget - The Morley Arms, Billacombe Road, Plymouth PL9 7HP - 8-11pm - an evening of stories and community singing. Yes, that does mean you will be expected to join in with singing all those old favourites; Pack Up Your Troubles, Roll Out The Barrel, etc. Also a plethora of stories, some serious and some not so, featuring soldiers, sailors and airmen.
Thunderbridge Bluegrass Boys - Devonport Guildhall - 8.30pm - Ker Street, PL1 4EL. £10 (£11) adv, £12 door. Guests - The Morris Boys. For ticketing details see website>.
The Travelling Talesmen - The Old Chapel, Calstock - Reg Meuross and Tom Palmer are two of the West Country's finest singer-songwriters. Performing as The Travelling Talesmen their contrasting styles weave together seamlessly to produce an evening full of songs of love, legends, villainy and heroism, friendship and fools! Visit website>
An evening of French and Breton Music and Dance with local band Poisson Rouge > - Kings School, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1RA - 7.30pm . Organised by Ottery St Mary Twinning Association. Tickets £9 (£10 on door) to include supper (cash bar available) from Hugh on 01395 514618.
Jamie Smith's Mabon - Plough Arts Centre, Gt. Torrington
Acclaimed and award winning InterCeltic folk band - Support: Nick Wyke and Becky Driscoll. £15/13/12. Box office 01805 624624. Visit website>
DANCE - Great Western Ceilidh, Bowhill Primary School Exeter. Florida - Caller Phil Bassindale - £9 and concs. To book telephone Alan Jones 01392 217152 or eMail email. More information >
DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> Willand Village Hall - Ted Farmer - Friendly Folk> - Admission £4.50 - 8.00 - 11.30 - Bring & share supper Raffle - For more information telephone Mary Marker 01626 854141
Note: There is a concession for those unable to dance and junior dancers. Tickets are not sold in advance.
DANCE - Chris Turner - Weston Country Dance Band - Launceston Town Hall - 20.00 - 23.30 - Bring & share supper - For further information telephone Mr. Ron Bright, (Hon. Secretary Lunceston Folk Dance Club) 01579 362423
Regular events 2nd Saturday
SONG - Open night Shammick Acoustic Sessions> - with Bob & Gill Berry from Wiltshire.

As organisers of the renowned Chippenham Folk Festival, as well as Devizes Folk Club and Wiltshire Folk Arts, Bob and Gill are the very epitome of folk activists. But they don’t confine themselves to organisation – they are accomplished and engaging performers with material ranging from traditional close harmony to instrumentally-backed contemporary songs, and Gill has a voice to die for! This will be their second visit to Shammick Acoustic, the first being way back when we were still at the Top George, and it will be a delight to see them here again.

Sunday 13 November
Oysterband & June Tabor - Exeter Corn Exchange - The 'Ragged Kingdom' Tour: Twenty-one years ago June Tabor and Oysterband made a landmark album of dark folk together: "Freedom and Rain", a union Rolling Stone called "a marriage made in heaven". June plus Oysterband's potent energy and top-flight musicianship make for something out of the ordinary. Their friendship continued while careers diverged. However, a reunion to play a short set at fRoots Magazine's 30th birthday party at the Roundhouse last year sparked the chemistry again. Soon they were back in the studio, and with a new album full of gorgeous tunes and brooding intensity called "Ragged Kingdom", plus revisited and refreshed songs from 1991.

Box office 01392 665866 or visit website>

Regular events 2nd Sunday
Monday 14 November
Regular events 2nd Monday
DANCE - MADCAPS Club>
DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Doreen Cooper Friendly Folk>
Tuesday 15 November
Regular events 3rd Tuesday
Bradninch Folk Club - The White Lion - 8.45pm Club Night (Note the club meets fortnightly at alternating pubs the Castle Hotel and the White Lion).
For more information telephone Gerrard - 01392881105 or eMail email - Visit website>
DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Aileen Wills - Jigs for Gigs
DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Alan Finch
Wednesday 16 November
Martha Tilston "Villages in Action" Talaton - see website> for details.
Martha Tilston is a captivating performer, and enchanting singer songwriter blessed with a gloriously clear and seductively beautiful voice. Weaving her magic spell over listeners wherever she plays, she is a rare gem who has the power to draw an audience into her words and music, leaving all those present with a smile, a warm feeling inside and a few issues to ponder.
Regular events 3rd Wednesday
DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Eileen Nightingale - Stick the Fiddle>
SONG - Jurassic Folk Club> - Singers night
Thursday 17 November
Martha Tilston "Villages in Action" East Portlemouth - see website> for details.
Martha Tilston is a captivating performer, and enchanting singer songwriter blessed with a gloriously clear and seductively beautiful voice. Weaving her magic spell over listeners wherever she plays, she is a rare gem who has the power to draw an audience into her words and music, leaving all those present with a smile, a warm feeling inside and a few issues to ponder.
Otterton Mill - Jane Taylor Band - Tickets £11.50

Championed by BBC Radio 2’s Johnnie Walker and Bob Harris, rising star Jane has opened for Jools Holland, Paolo Nutini, Paul Buchanan, Seth Lakeman and the legendary Bill Wyman, and her new album Compass won Best Singer Songwriter Album at the Independent Music Awards 2011. Jane’s Mill gig kicks off her winter tour, to promote her latest single “Oh December”. Get Rhythm magazine describes her sultry folk voice as having an “intangible magic. The kind that draws you in and then you hear her words (which bizarrely seem to have been written for you).” Engagingly beautiful stuff!

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.

Regular events 3rd Thursday
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Jane Thomas
DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Simon Maplesdon
Friday 18 November
New Budapest Cafe Orchestra - Brixham Theatre
Playing powerful and driving folk-based music from Eastern Europe, inspired by the music of European gypsies. Comprising five fabulous players of violins, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz and balalaika they play a tender mixture of Hungarian Czardas, Russian and Ukrainian folk songs and dances from Romania as well as their own electrifying compositions. Tickets 01803 850899.
An Evening without James Taylor and the Holy Host of Others - New Theatre, Exeter - 8pm - Tickets £8
This show features two musicians Nigel Challis (guitar and vocals) and Dave Sanderson (piano and vocals) who perform the classic James Taylor songs. A heartwarming evening will be had by all. For more information visit website>
Snap up the last few tickets remaining for a fun Barn Dance at Burlescombe & Westleigh Village Hall, near Tiverton - 7.30 pm. Tickets £7.50 adults; £3 under 16s from telephone 07815465493. or eMail email

Bring and share supper. Last year's tickets sold out so apply soon to avoid disappointment. In aid of Friends of St Mary's, Burlescombe.

Ceilidh with RANDOM - Langtree Village Hall, nr Torrington - 8pm - "Electric Ceilidh Music with Guts", presented by Bideford Ceilidh Club. Admission £8. Bring & share supper. Free soft drinks, BYO wine beer, etc. Tickets and information from John Blackburn 01237 476632
Folk South West's West Country Carols Weekend - Sidmouth 18-20 November 2011 - Includes John Kirkpatrick. For more information visit website>
Martha Tilston "Villages in Action" Stoke Fleming - see website> for details.
Martha Tilston is a captivating performer, and enchanting singer songwriter blessed with a gloriously clear and seductively beautiful voice. Weaving her magic spell over listeners wherever she plays, she is a rare gem who has the power to draw an audience into her words and music, leaving all those present with a smile, a warm feeling inside and a few issues to ponder.
Jenna Witts - Route 2 Café Bar, Topsham "North Devon's finest female singer-songwriter" - Steve Knightley. Tickets £8 adv/£10 door. Box office 01395 267029 or 07771 558914
or eMail email.
Urban Folk Quartet - Dartington Great Hall - 8pm - Tickets have just been released for the return of this exciting band led by Joe Broughton: four highly accomplished musicians, a dozen instruments and four voices coming together to put on a high-energy show of grooving, globally-influenced folk music that will take your breath away. Blistering beats, burning fiddle tunes and elements from all four corners of the globe delivered with boundless energy and humour. Booking details at website>. Limited discounted Earlybird tickets available.
Regular events 3rd Friday
DANCE - D'Accord's French Music and Dance - More information >
Saturday 19 November
FolkWorld Mini Music Workshop - Totnes - 10.30 am - 2pm - with the brilliant musicians from the Urban Folk Quartet. For young people aged 11-21. At King Edward VI Community College (KEVICC), Studio 42. Cost: £15 per person (sibling rate £13, low income £10). Booking essential - telephone Polly Morrow at KEVICC on 01803 869200 or eMail email.
Folk South West's West Country Carols Weekend - Sidmouth 18-20 November 2011 - Includes John Kirkpatrick. For more information visit website>
Martha Tilston "Villages in Action" Cove - see website> for details.
Martha Tilston is a captivating performer, and enchanting singer songwriter blessed with a gloriously clear and seductively beautiful voice. Weaving her magic spell over listeners wherever she plays, she is a rare gem who has the power to draw an audience into her words and music, leaving all those present with a smile, a warm feeling inside and a few issues to ponder.
Kim Richey - Bridge Inn, Topsham - 8.15pm
Kim's third visit, with her unique version of Americana. Not quite blues, not quite Country, in fact it defies categorization. All original songs, including a lot from her most recent album. Treat yourself to an evening in the company of a charming lady with an absolutely stunning voice. www.myspace.com/kimrichey Kim is in the middle of a tour of the West Coast of America. A big name in America, we feel very privileged that she comes to play at The Bridge. Could it have something to do with the fact she likes our ale? £10 adv 01392 873862, £12 door.
Come Sing for the Season - Porlock Village Hall, High Street, Porlock, Minehead, Somerset TA24 8QD

Wren Music, in association with Bob & Jacqueline Patten and Tom & Barbara Brown (Umber Music), presents a celebration of the Exmoor Carols Tradition Come Sing for the Season
There are over 150 distinct carols in printed or oral versions which make up the Exmoor Carols Tradition
Carols concert 6.15 - 7.45 Free entry Guest singers
Come along during the day to learn some of the carols - All voices and all acoustic instruments are welcome - 10.30 - 5.45, £25 includes carols book (£20 without)
Find more information and book by PayPal at website> Please call 01837 53754 if you would like details by post. Find accommodation at website> or call 01643 863150

Cead Mile Failte ( 100.000 welcomes) Bridgwater Arts Centre, Castle Stree, Bridgwater Sean Cannon lead singer and guitarist with the iconic Dubliners brings his sons to the Arts Centre in celebration of hosts Ann and Roger Collett's Golden Wedding Anniversary. Sean's ever popular Irish songs, soft ballads and amusing anecdotes all with a helping of the usual blarney are complemented by his sons rich voices and fine musicianship. A passionate and rousing evening for all to enjoy. Come along and enjoy the craic. Reserved seats £12.50 (which includes a bucks fizz reception from 6.45pm) are only available from Roger Collett 01278 451187 or Strings 'n things in Bridgwater. A donation from the evening and a collection after the performance will be in aid of Bridgwater Hospital League of Friends.
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Tavistock Town Hall - Sarah Bazeley - The Dartmoor Pixie Band > 
Regular events 3rd Saturday
DANCE - Devon Playford Club> - AGM - Club callers
Sunday 20 November
Beesounds - This is our second all acoustic session with David Faulkner the award winning border piper and instrumentalist as our guest. The afternoon's music is from 3.30-6.00pm. There is a bar and a luxury raffle. Hot soup and soda bread is included in the price for players £5 and audience £7. To find the Underwood Discovery Centre, Beeson nr. Slapton go to go to website>
For further information contact eMail email or telephone 01803/866916.
3 Daft Monkeys - Tavistock Wharf - 8pm - supported by Eat The Rich > Seated. Box office telephone 01822 611166 or go to website>
Folk South West's West Country Carols Weekend - Sidmouth 18-20 November 2011 - Includes John Kirkpatrick. For more information visit website>
Regular events 3rd Sunday
SONG - Topsham Folk Song Club > - Bob Fox - 8pm - £9
Bob Fox continues to be one of the most popular and best loved performers on the world folk stage and after more than three decades remains at the very top of his game. “FOX always was one of the scene’s superior singers and his voice is as confident and ebullient as it ever was!” Colin Irwin - FOLK ROOTS
SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Sarah McQuaid > - Born in Spain, raised in Chicago and holding dual Irish and American citizenship, Sarah's cosmopolitan background is reflected in her music, which interprets traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads, 1930's jazz numbers, lively guitar instrumentals and more with panache and poignance. £7/£9. Book by eMail email
Monday 21 November
Regular events 3rd Monday
DANCE - MADCAPS Club>
DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Wendy Hoare - Pete Mac
Tuesday 22 November
Regular events 4th Tuesday
DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Nicole and Pete Mac
DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Chris Thorne
Wednesday 23 November
New Budapest Cafe Orchestra - South Brent Village Hall - 8.00pm
Playing powerful and driving folk-based music from Eastern Europe, inspired by the music of European gypsies. Comprising five fabulous players of violins, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz and balalaika they play a tender mixture of Hungarian Czardas, Russian and Ukrainian folk songs and dances from Romania as well as their own electrifying compositions. Tickets 01364 649424.
A Villages in Action event For more information visit website>
Martyn Joseph - St Bartholomew Church, Coffinswell, Newton Abbot
TQ12 4SS. No bar, BYO drinks. For more information visit website> Book early, seating capacity only 70. Telephone: 0871 230 0010 or 01803 875527 or go to website> .
Regular events 4th Wednesday
DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Callers and recorded music
Thursday 24 November
Tavistock Acoustic Café - Tavistock Wharf - Doors open 7pm - Popular monthly event in which local musicians and performers entertain audiences all in aid of local charities. Entry £5/U18s £3. Visit website>
Otterton Mill - Pete Oxley & Nicolas Meier - Tickets £12.50

A welcome return from jazz guitar maestro Pete Oxley, in a new-to-the-Mill pairing with Nicolas Meier, who blends Metheny-esque jazz with Turkish-inspired music to create his utterly unique style. Stalwarts of Ronnie Scott’s and Wigmore Hall, Pete and Nicolas regularly perform with some of the world’s leading jazz artists, including Chris Garrick, Tim Whitehead, John Etheridge, Bill Evans and Brad Mehldau. As a duo, these wonderful guitarists perform with a spontaneity and intuitive interplay that is truly dazzling. Expect a contemporary soundscape that ranges from Latin American to Turkish to Hungarian gypsy, Middle Eastern and more.

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.

Martin Simpson - Exeter Phoenix. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, his solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. visit website> or telephone 01392 667080 for more information
Regular events 4th Thursday
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Club callers
DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Chris Miles - Jigs for Gigs
DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmer - More the Merrier
Friday 25 November
The Moulton Brothers> Mac & Neil on fiddle and Bruce on Bodhram will be playing lots of Folk music at the Bridge Inn Topsham - 8pm to 10 30pm

This is an informal event and they do not get paid for it although the odd pint is always welcome to show your appreciation.

There will be plenty of banter and sibling rivalry as the music gets faster and faster and the real ale flows

Dartmoor Draish at the Kestor Inn, Manaton - Dartmoor Pixies, Kelly Quarry Blasters, Kestor String Band, Colin Pearse the Dartmoor Poet Free as the Moor - for more information eMail email
New Budapest Cafe Orchestra - St Andrew's Church Bere Ferrers - 8.00pm
Playing powerful and driving folk-based music from Eastern Europe, inspired by the music of European gypsies. Comprising five fabulous players of violins, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz and balalaika they play a tender mixture of Hungarian Czardas, Russian and Ukrainian folk songs and dances from Romania as well as their own electrifying compositions. Tickets 01822 841464/ 840380/ 840234.
A Villages in Action event For more information visit website>
First Country & Folk Open Mic Night - Hunters Lodge Inn, Charmouth Road, Axminster 8pm - Landlord hosted. All country and folk artists are most welcome! PA available, performers welcome to sing/play acoustically or to backing tracks
Clive Carroll - The George Hotel, 1 Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AB - 8.30pm - Tickets £7.50

For more information Telelephone 01769 572514 - or visit website>
Tickets also available from website>

Clive Carroll’s range of styles and repertoire is enormous ranging from highly sensitive
pieces through to dazzling, rapid-fire displays of jazz and swing and equally virtuoso but sensitive banjo work. His instrumental set is remarkable for its sheer bravery and variety mixing traditional styles with jazz, classical, or global influences Clive has toured extensively with and recorded with Bert Jansch's former guitar sparring partner John Renbourn and Tommy Emmanuel. This will be a complete evening of virtuoso music and a real treat for guitar enthusiasts. When the music press describes someone as an ‘Incredible acoustic talent’ and ‘Peerless – no other word for it...’ and ‘ total mastery of just about every guitar technique imaginable "when people like Jean-Christophe Novelli and Madonna are booking that same someone for their private parties then you know that something pretty special is going on"

MAKE IT AN EVENING TO REMEMBER...
Pre Show Dinner Specials are also available for event nights. At £14.95 for two or £17.95 for a three courses, these are exceptionally good value.
Stay over for the night (especially good if you are travelling some distance or just want to make it a really special occasion) and receive a 10% discount on accommodation. Take up this offer in combination with the Pre Show Dinner, and we'll reserve you great seats for the performance, and organise interval drinks too!

Regular events 4th Friday
DANCE - Exeter Folk Dance Club> - AGM - Wendy Hoare
SONG - 7 Stars - Kennford>
Saturday 26 November
Commoners Muck> at the Christmas Tree Festival - St Eustachius Church, Tavistock Square 11.00 -12.00 Each year the Tavistock Christmas Tree Festival is supported by local musicians and bands to provide music. Commoners will be playing a celtic set from 11 am - 12 noon, this is a superb setting with over 40 Christmas Trees decorating the church, refreshments are also available. There is a very small entry charge to support the church.
and at
The Skylark Inn, Clearbrook, Nr Plymouth 8.00pm - Come and join Commoner's at the pub -Victor will be offering the usual good food menu and real ales. This is a great night, we will be playing acoustic, bringing the traditional Irish Session feel to this great venue.
Lau - Exeter Corn Exchange - Winners of 'Best Group' in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2008, 2009 & 2010 and winners of 'Best Live Act' at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards 2009. Lau are a trio consisting of guitarist and singer Kris Drever, fiddler and composer Aidan O'Rourke and accordionist Martin Green. The three men are all acclaimed musicians in their own right and have a slew of awards and nominations between them. In front of an audience the trio are renowned for pushing their compositions and each other to new heights with seemingly telepathic musical communication. Box office 01392 665866 see website>
A Charity Evening of Music and Dance with a Ploughman's Supper - Spinach For Norman > and caller Pam Hayes at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall. Bar Available. Doors open 7pm. Tickets £10.

Tickets available on the door, from Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth Tourist Information Centre, Fair trade Shop, Sidmouth and Joel Segal Books, Topsham.

In support of The Buturi Project organised by the The Rotary Club of Exmouth.

Sarah McQuaid > - "Villages in Action" Black Dog - see website> for details.
Renowned for her warm, engaging stage presence, Sarah McQuaid is a versatile and beguiling performer. In addition to her own elegantly crafted originals, she interprets traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads, 1930s jazz numbers, surprise covers and lively guitar instrumentals with panache and poignance. Born in Madrid, Spain, raised in Chicago and holding dual Irish and American citizenship, singer/ guitarist and songwriter Sarah McQuaid lived in Ireland from 1994 to 2007. Her music draws strongly on the traditions of Ireland, but also America and the UK.
Barn Dance with The Barnacles> - St. George's Hall, Goodrington , Paignton - 7.30pm -
In aid of Pancreatic Cancer Research. Tickets £12 including pasty, from Jean Pizey on 01803 527717. Licensed bar.
'The Pauper's Path to Hope' - Brixham Theatre - The latest folk opera by Mick Ryan, author/composer of 'A Day's Work', 'The Voyage', 'Tanks For The Memory' and 'The Navvy's Wife'.

Through original song, music, verse, monologue and dialogue, it tells the stories of seven people forced by circumstance to enter the dreaded workhouse of the nineteenth century, but able, by courage and determination, to escape its clutches. This latest offering features: Mick Ryan, Paul Downes, Roy Clinging, Heather Bradford, Judy Dunlop, Maggie Boyle, Phoebe Kirrage. Tickets £10 from 01803 850899. Presented by Brixham Folk Club.

Regular events 4th Saturday
SONG - Shammick Acoustic Sessions> - Pete Coe - In many ways Pete represents the backbone of the modern folk revival. Singer, songwriter, multi-instumentalist, teacher, bandleader, dance caller, step dancer, folk club organiser, record label boss, arranger, sallow-faced wit, broadcaster, entrepreneur, raconteur and all-round good guy. With all the experience and stagecraft that 40 years of professional touring brings, Pete is a master of his trade - there is no-one to compare.

Pete’s wife, Sue – an acknowledged expert in Appalachian flat-footing – will be with him, so we can expect at least a couple of dances from her as well!

During the day: Pete will be running a song accompaniment workshop. With his range of instruments, you know you’ll be getting lots of ideas and lots of tips!
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Advance tickets can be bought up to a month before the event at Shammick Acoustic Sessions, at The Pack O’ Cards OR at Pet's Pantry in High Street. Advance tickets for non-members, can also be purchased over the net, by credit card, at website>

Sunday 27 November
Sarah McQuaid > - Totnes FM Studio Lounge - Doors 6pm. A wonderfully intimate gig. Support: local artist Charley Pinfold. Alcoholic and other refreshments available. Tickets £10 (only 65 on sale). Totnes FM, The Voice Of South Devon, Unit A, The Scope Complex, Wills Road, Totnes TQ9 5XN website>
'The Pauper's Path to Hope' - Lympstone Village Hall - 2.30pm Doors/licensed bar open 2pm. Tickets £9 (U16 £7) from 01395 263928.

The latest folk opera by Mick Ryan, author/composer of 'A Day's Work', 'The Voyage', 'Tanks For The Memory' and 'The Navvy's Wife'.

Through original song, music, verse, monologue and dialogue, it tells the stories of seven people forced by circumstance to enter the dreaded workhouse of the nineteenth century, but able, by courage and determination, to escape its clutches. This latest offering features: Mick Ryan, Paul Downes, Roy Clinging, Heather Bradford, Judy Dunlop, Maggie Boyle, Phoebe Kirrage.

Pete & Sue Coe - Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge - Dance Workshop 3.30pm, Concert 8pm -
"A One-man Folk Industry"! The BBC says Pete is “one of the most committed, most versatile, most important folk artists in Britain”. Sue is one of our foremost stepdancers, choreographers and teachers, from Appalachian flatfooting to Yorkshire Longsword. Her afternoon workshop will be based on Appalachian traditions. Workshop (hard soles, no taps) £5 door: Concert £15 door or £10 advance: Book both together for £13 on 01548 856601. Concert-goers get 20% off pre-concert meals booked on 01548 852345 - visit website>.
CONCERT - Fisherman's Friends - Theatre Royal - Plymouth.
After their success at the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, these Shanty men of Port Isaac are out on the road to delight and enthral audiences with their voices in an incredibly rousing and joyful set of shanties and Cornish folk songs. - For information telephone 01752 230440
Regular events 4th Sunday
SONG/STORYTELLING - Trade Winds>
Monday 28 November
Regular events 4th Monday
DANCE - MADCAPS Club>
Tuesday 29 November
Bradninch Folk Club at the Castle Hotel - Alfie & Ben £4 - Doors open at 8:00. For more information telephone 01392881105 also on Facebook and website>
Regular events 5th Tuesday
DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Jane Thomas
DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Frances Oates
DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club>
SONG - Exmouth Folk Club > - Phil Henry & Hannah Martin and Lara Conley and Niks Patel in concert - 8.00 for 8.30 - free admission
STORY TELLING - Stone Soup> Stone Soup continues its Twisted Tales series for adults. The eve of St Andrew's Day, so dig out your kilts and tam o' shanters, and get yourself along for an evening of excellent stories and music.
Wednesday 30 November
Ross Couper & Tom Oates "Villages in Action" - East Budleigh - see website> for details.
Ross Couper (Shetland) and Tom Oakes (originally from Devon) are a fiddle and guitar duo deeply rooted in the traditions of Scotland and Ireland but with a vital modernity that chronicles their many musical journeys so far. Expect a highly dynamic mixture of power and fragility with a warmth and humour that will leave you exhilarated and entertained.
Regular events 5th Wednesday
DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Graham Knight - Meter Rite
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