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STORYTELLING- Stone Soup Twisted Tales for Adults Stone Soup at 'Halloween at The Plymstock Inn' For more information go to FaceBook |
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| Sarah McQuaid Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG 8.00pm Tickets £12.50. Please note Booking Fee per transaction: 50p at Box Office, £1.00 on telephone and internet bookings. Box office telephone 01626 249049 email or to book tickets on-line go to website. “The precision and sophistication of the writing and playing blows me away. I am so glad to be involved,” writes guitar legend Michael Chapman in his introduction to Sarah McQuaid’s fifth solo album If We Dig Any Deeper It Could Get Dangerous – which he offered to produce after meeting Sarah at a festival where they were both on the bill. With the release of her new album, the Madrid-born, Chicago-raised, Cornwall-based singer/songwriter has expanded her battery of instruments to include piano, electric guitar and drum, and it’s drawn critical raves internationally: Dutch music magazine Heaven hailed it as “an early contender for folk album of 2018,” the UK’s fRoots said it was “a collection to savour” and the USA’s PopMatters called it “a gateway into a true innovator’s soul.” |
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Martha Tilston Calstock Hall, The Quay, Calstock, PL18 9QA Doors 7.30pm Tickets £13.00 advance from the Limekiln Gallery or website (£15.00 on the door)
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Bridport Ceilidhs - Chris Toyne Big Band - Caller Jeremy ChildChurch House (St Mary's) Hall, South Street, Bridport DT6 3NW 7.30 - 11.00pm dance. Some soft drinks provided; bring a bottle, bring finger food snacks to share, bring a friend “ bring two! “ and make a party of it! Telephone organiser Monty on 01308 423442 or see website for more information |
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Steve Turner - A Gallery GigPlough Arts Centre, Gt. Torrington EX38 8HQ 7.30pm Tickets Full £10.00 - Concession £8.00 - Supporter £8.00 To reserve tickets telephone the Box Office on 01805 624624. To purchase tickets and more information visit website Steve Turner is known as a pioneer of highly sophisticated English concertina song accompaniments, stretching the boundaries of traditional forms, with one of the best voices in the business. He is a multi-instrumentalist, who also accompanies himself on the cittern, and plays mandolin and banjo. |
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| Harp Concert by Fionnuala Kirby St Peter’s Church, Meavy 5.15pm £7.00. Tickets from Annie Inman, 01822 852672 or by post: Moorholme, Dousland, Yelverton PL20 6LY with SAE please, Jonathan Frappell, 01822 854500, The Royal Oak, Meavy, On the door at St Peter’s Church Go to website for more information Fionnuala Kirby is a Celtic Harpist based near Plymouth in Devon, with wide repertoire of traditional, classical, popular and religious tunes, and some Paraguayan harp music. She plays a 36-string Yew Clarsach made by Tim Hampson of Bere Ferrers. Inspiration for her ever-expanding repertoire comes from many sources, such as her English and Irish roots and love of folk music, her classical and religious upbringing, and her love of rhythm and world music. In aid of essential fabric repairs of St Peter’s. |
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| Tom & Barbara Brown, Mick Ryan and Lester Simpson Halsway Manor, National Centre for Folk Arts, Halsway Lane, Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD 5.00pm £5.00 adults - £3.00 concesions Join us for an early evening of folk song. Leaders of our Give Voice weekend will be sharing folk songs. For more information and tickets go to website |
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Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS Doors open 7.30pm Tickets £26.00 - Standing - Box Office - telephone 01392 667080. For more information and tickets go to website
The London African Gospel Choir have received extremely positive testimony from not only the public but also internationally renowned artists including Annie Lennox of Eurythmics and Paul Simon himself. As well as performing with artists such as Emeli Sandé and Mumford and Sons, the group tour their own exceptional rendition of the iconic Paul Simon’s Graceland across the UK and most recently selling out shows on the East Coast of the States where they made a powerful impact on the public. ‘What makes us different is that we all come from different countries in the African Diaspora,‘ she explains. ‘We have people from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Kenya, Zaire, Ivory Coast, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Uganda and the Congo… We all come from different churches as well. The common denominator is our faith, although we welcome everybody.’ Said Kassi.’You could say that this is a perpetuation of Paul Simon’s Graceland legacy, the way it has brought African nations together through culture.‘ What also sets them apart is their repertoire – a dazzling reflection of the choir’s diverse membership and that includes secular songs with a positive message. It’s the meaning of the words that counts and Paul Simon’s Graceland – acclaimed as ‘one of the most iconic records in rock and roll history‘ on its release in 1986 – is a perfect fit with its uplifting lyrics and South African rhythms and melodies. They are releasing their long awaited first CD in August 2019.
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| Soroptimist International Plymouth Charity Barn Dance - Caller Martin Dowling, recorded music. Derriford Hospital Leisure Centre, Plymouth Tickets £10.00 to include ploughmans supper. For more information telephone Margaret Luscombe 01752 774401 or 07523 131129. Numbers needed for catering purposes so please call to confirm attendance. |
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| Faeland Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB 8.00pm Tickets £7.00 advance £10.00 on the door. Booking office 01803 863000 - more information and tickets on website Songs for the spirit, folk-pop with a mystical Celtic edge. Contemporary folk band from Bristol, fusing deep folk tradition and acoustic instrumentation, Faeland bring their innovative and subtly experimental approach to contemporary music. The band features some of the South’s finest folk musicians, with singer Rebecca Nelson and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Jacob Morrison at its songwriting and musical core. Songs will be performed on an all acoustic line up of violins, lush vocals, banjo, charango, acoustic guitars, double bass, accordion and Celtic harp. |
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| SONG - Exeter Folk and Acoustic Music Club Pete Morton Victoria Park Tennis Club, Lyndhurst Road, St. Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NX 8.00pm. Tickets (this is an advanced ticket reservation concert only) -
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| Clive Carroll Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX Doors and bar 7.00pm - start 8.00pm Tickets £12.00 advance, £13.00 door. £1.00 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8.00 under 18s. Go to website for more information and tickets or telephone 01726 879500. Acclaimed guitarist and composer Clive Carroll has created a sound world all his own, with a signature blend of warmth and humour that belies his dazzling technical skill. Clive’s masterful compositions feature influences mined from the delicate cadences of Elizabethan lute classics, the imaginative eccentricity of Frank Zappa, visionary classical composers such as Bartok and Ligeti, and hints of jazz and Delta blues! Clive has toured and worked with guitar greats such as John Williams, Tommy Emmanuel, Xuefei Yang, Ralph Towner, and John Renbourn—as well as pop icon, Madonna! Acoustic Guitar magazine calls Clive, “probably the best and most original young acoustic guitarist/composer in Britain” and Total Guitar magazine includes him in their Top 10 Best Acoustic Guitarists of All Time. Clive’s latest release The Furthest Tree has been described as “sensational instrumental music that knows no boundaries” and “a classic recording in the field of guitar music”.
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| Adam Sweet in Concert - opening for Adam will be Ben Morgan-Brown. St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter, EX4 7AH Doors 7.30pm Starts 8.00pm Tickets £10.00+ from WeGotTickets For more information telephone Twigg's Gigs on 07508169 049 or email Hot drinks and cake at the Twigg's Gigs café. Bring your own alcohol. Adam Sweet plays a unique blend of blue-eyed blues and soulful southern rock. Taking his cue from the British blues boom sounds of Free and early Fleetwood Mac, married to the driving guitar style of Rory Gallagher and the sweet sounds of Little Feat and the Allman Brothers, he’s carved out a territory between Nashville and the classic rock riffs of the 60s and 70s. With an expressive vocal style, expertly piercing guitar work and growing song-writing credits, Adam plays some of the most compelling blues-rock in the UK. |
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| DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club - Jane Thomas and Ted Farmer, Weston C D Band Willand Village Hall, Gables Road, Willand, Cullompton, Devon EX15 2PL 8.00pm Admission £8.00 - bring and share supper - raffle. For more information please telephone Marilyn Broom 01404 47200 or Zena Roberts 01884 253546 - or visit website |
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| Narthen Halsway Manor, National Centre for Folk Arts, Halsway Lane, Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD 8.00pm £12.00 Narthen are Barry Coope of Coope Boyes and Simpson, Jo Freya of Blowzabella/Moirai and Fi Fraser of The Old Fashioned/Polka Works. Until he hung-up his touring shoes the quartet was completed by Lester Simpson; now velvet-voice BBC Folk Award nominee Jim Causley has joined this prestigious line-up of singers. You can catch the quartet in performances all year-round; however, they are best known for their scintillating Christmas shows, a seasonal mix of songs and tunes that reflect the whole of Christmas and the winter season. Wonderful four part harmony Yorkshire carols are mixed with songs showing the less reverential and more humorous side of Christmas. All delivered in four part harmony – often with instrumental accompaniment – to touch your heart, engage your intellect and wow your ears. As many people now say: ‘Christmas starts with you’. This is a chance to catch Barry, Jo, Fi and Jim up close and personal in an informal evening of song before they head out on their national tour. |
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| Launceston Folk Dance Club - Saturday Dance - Beryl Jukes & Jig & Reel Launceston Town Hall, PL15 7AR. 8.00pm - 11.30pm. Tickets £8.00 For further information telephone Rosemary Phillips 01566 774491 |
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Keith James: The Songs of Nick DrakeAshburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT Doors 7.00pm Start 7.30pm Tickets Full price (Support the artists and arts) £13.00+ - Mid Price (A bit cheaper if you need it) £10.00+ - Low price (Even cheaper if you need it) £6.00 from WeGotTickets To reserve tickets, email Further information from Ashburton Arts FaceBook page or Ashburton Arts website This concert begins with an introductory set of timeless songs by brilliant songwriters – all contemporary with Nick Drake: Richard Thompson, Roy Harper, Sandy Denny, Al Stewart, Vashti Bunyan, John Martyn and Bert Jansch. Also featured are poems by William Blake (one of Nick’s most noticeable influences) which Keith has set to guitar arrangements based on Nick’s unique style. Nick Drake is the most revered and loved of all this country’s singer/songwriters. He recorded three cherished Albums between 1969 and 1972 but was almost entirely unknown in his day. After his tragic death in 1974, aged only 26, his music almost disappeared into obscurity. Now, thanks to a massive resurgence of interest and a worldwide re-evaluation of his genius, Nick Drake has become a National treasure. An important book, Remembered for a while was released a couple of years ago, written by his elder Sister Gabrielle Drake, this volume throws light on almost everything attributed to Nick’s brief career as a songwriter and recording artist as well as on many corners of mystery and supposition. A number of years have now passed since singer/guitarist Keith James paralysed the whole country with his stunningly beautiful series of concerts entitled The Songs of Nick Drake. At the beginning of the project in 2001 he was the first artist ever to bring this fragile and intriguing music to theatres across the UK in its pure live concert form. The end result was over a decade of highly acclaimed concerts amounting to over 1500 shows in venues in the UK, Ireland, Holland, France, Italy and Spain including all of Nick’s Schools and Colleges – even Glastonbury Festival. |
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Julu & Heg - A Whitehouse SessionAshburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT 7.30pm Tickets £10.00 from WeGotTickets After less than a year playing music together, Julu Irvine & Heg Brignall have taken the folk scene by storm with their unusual and fresh approach to folk music. Based in South West England, their songs, which are a mixture of traditional and original, follow themes of love and loss; dreams and reflections and struggle and triumph against all odds. Taking inspiration from stories with strong female characters, history, mythology and personal experience, Julu and Heg create evocative songs with a deeply moving and pure sound using the musical line up of vocal harmonies, guitar, flute and piano. Alongside their captivating original folk music, the duo create unique arrangements of traditional songs, often changing the endings to songs where the female characters are less fortunate, allowing the poor heart-broken maids to rise into triumphant heroes. The pair perform their songs with humour and charisma, showcasing their accomplished musicianship and fine artistry. Both Julu and Heg have received praise and recognition individually as musicians; the two now come together for the first time, using powerful songwriting, weaving stories and crisp vocal harmonies to create a beautiful, distinctive sound. |
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Oysterband & June TaborExeter Corn Exchange - Market Street, Exeter, EX1 1BW 8.00pm (Doors 7.15) £23.50 (includes £1.00 booking fee). Box office telephone 01392 665938 - For more information go to website One of the most exciting collaborations in folk music, June Tabor & Oysterband, resumes this autumn for a major tour. With separate distinguished careers to pursue, their appearances together are necessarily rare, so this is a must-see opportunity to catch them live. The majesty and control of June’s voice combine with the passion of John Jones’ singing and the dynamic drive of Oysterband to illuminate dark traditional ballads and contemporary classics alike - witness their moving duet version of Joy Division’s 'Love Will Tear Us Apart', widely regarded as the best-ever reinterpretation of that much-covered track. Songs from their seminal 1990 album 'Freedom & Rain' and their multi-award-winning 2011 follow-up 'Ragged Kingdom' will of course be featured, plus exciting new material. |
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Martyn Joseph SOLD OUT (Reserve list being kept)
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The Tannahill WeaversThe Plough@TheGeorge, The George Hotel, 1 Broad Street, South Molton EX36 3AB 8.00pm Tickets Full £12.00 - Supporter £10.00. To reserve tickets telephone the Box Office on 01805 624624. To purchase tickets and more information visit website Traditional Celtic music at its best! With fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits. |
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World Unlimited - Chris Cleverley Possessing a guitar fingerstyle steeped in the lore of the UK Folk Revival, the essence of John Martyn and Nic Jones pulses through his veins. With a blistering yet delicate technique, described as ‘Impressive’ by The Telegraph, Chris is fast becoming one of the standout musicians on the UK Songwriting circuit. Chris’ eagerly anticipated 2nd studio album, ‘We Sat Back and Watched it Unfold”, releases in October 2019, under the helm of BBC Folk Award winning producer Sam Kelly. Truly a record for the new millennium, this bold, challenging body of new work promises a ground-breaking fusion of varied musical genres, underpinned by the adventurous technicality of his guitar style. Join Chris in Kingskerswell on his album release tour where he can be seen unveiling exclusive, stripped back glimpses of this new material.
World Unlimited is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation. Telephone 01803 875527 or email |
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Elkie Brooks Exeter Corn Exchange - Market Street, Exeter, EX1 1BW 8.00pm (Doors 7.15) £29.50 (includes £1.00 booking fee). Box office telephone 01392 665938 - For more information go to website Long before the end of a live show and the frequent standing ovations that accompany it, there comes a point where Elkie does something so amazing that it leaves her audience almost spellbound. It could be a particularly emotional rendition of one of her ballads, a powerhouse blues vocal or one of her trademark impossibly long notes that leaves the audience mesmerised. Elkie will be performing her biggest hits including “Pearl’s A Singer”, “Lilac Wine”, “Fool (If You think It’s Over)”, Don’t Cry Out Loud” & “No More The Fool” as well as many more featured on her recent hit album “Elkie Brooks – Pearls – The Very Best Of” “Still One Of The Great British Voices” The Guardian |
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| Son Yambu Village Hall, Ley Close, Liverton, Newton Abbot TQ12 6HW Doors 7.00pm, dance class 7.30pm, band 8.30pm. £12.00 adult, £10.00 U18. For more information go to website Son Yambu play authentic ‘Son Cubano’ or Cuban son – the essential Afro-Cuban music that originated in the streets of eastern Cuba at the turn of the last century. The root of all salsa music, Son is a fusion of Spanish and African rhythms. Son Yambu feature a new generation of mainly Cuban musicians who are passionate about maintaining the traditions of the genre, continuing the Buena Vista legacy that put Cuban music back on the map. |
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| Barn Dance/Ceilidh with The Classic Ceilidh Band Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre, 80 Glen Road, Plympton PL7 2XS 7.30pm - 9.30pm Adult £7.00, U12 £2.00, includes a pasty. Contact Janet: (text) 07742 983311; 01752 342373; email. Or pay on door. Come along with a group of friends for a lot of fun and laughter and a bit of exercise while dancing. BYO drinks. Other light refreshments will be on offer. A Plympton Team Ministry Registered Charity Fund Raiser for St Maurice Church. |
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TwoManTingAshburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT Doors 7.00pm Start 7.30pm Tickets Full price (Support the artists and arts) £13.00+ - Mid Price (A bit cheaper if you need it) £10.00+ - Low price (Even cheaper if you need it) £6.00 from WeGotTickets To reserve tickets, email Further information from Ashburton Arts FaceBook page or Ashburton Arts website TwoManTing was formed in 2004 when Sierra Leonean drummer Jah-man Aggrey, and guitarist Jon Lewis were playing together as part of dance band, Le Cod Afrique, at venues such as Montreux Jazz Festival and WOMAD. The duo immediately became a hit on the UK festival circuit with their brand of bouncy “Sunshine Afro-roots”. Shows have included Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Wilderness and Green Man Festivals to name but a few. Using guitar, live loops and percussion the duo creates a highly danceable full band sound and their reputation has earned them recent support slots with the likes of Tinariwen, The Oyster Band, Edward 2 and Dub Colossus. Their music is often featured on BBC Radio 3 and 6Music. Shows feature palm-wine, acoustic dub and highlife grooves with thoughtful and thought-provoking lyrics on subjects ranging from childhood memories, political protest and er….duvets. The new album “Rhymes with Orange” draws on a range of sounds from 1970s Sierra Leone to 1980s UK punk through to the Soukous beats of the Congo. |
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| Keating, Dyer & Davey Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX Doors and bar 7.00pm - start 8.00pm Tickets £10.00 advance, £15.00 door. £1.00 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £5.00 under 18s. Go to website for more information and tickets or telephone 01726 879500. Join Will Keating and Davey & Dyer for a special evening of Cornish Folk and other fine music to remember. Will is a member of popular Cornish male vocal group The Oggymen and in 2016, took the decision to also try his luck at gigging alone with acoustic guitar and stomp box. Totally inspired by Cornwall’s rich history and heritage, and the songs penned by his mentor Harry “Safari” Glasson, Will has been gigging extensively ever since, receiving accolades from far and wide. Davey & Dyer are two of the leading proponents of Cornish traditional Celtic music and former members of the internationally acclaimed Cornish band Dalla. As a duo they continue to delight and inspire audiences at concerts, festivals, dance nights and feasts. Expect to be taken on a Cornish Celtic ride with bouzouki, fiddle and viola!
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The Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton, EX14 1LZ Doors 7.30pm Start 7.45pm Tickets £16.00 advance/£18.00 on the door. For more information and tickets and accessible seats telephone 01404 384050 or go to website The Strawbs started life as the Strawberry Hill Boys before emerging into the mainstream from the exciting British Folk Movement of the mid 60s alongside other such luminaries as Fairport Convention, Pentangle, Al Stewart and Roy Harper. Their first album with Sandy Denny attracted the attention of A&M Records in America and they became the first British Band to be signed by the famous label. Under the guidance of Herb Alpert & Gerry Moss, major chart success followed with seven consecutive albums in the Billboard charts, including classics ‘Bursting at the Seams’, ‘Grave New World’, ‘Hero & Heroine’, ‘Dragonfly’ and ‘Ghosts’, earning the band two Gold Albums along the way. Massive coast to coast American tours swiftly followed, sharing the stage with The Eagles, Santana and Frank Zappa. From the days of Sandy Denny pre Fairport and Sonja Kristina pre Curved Air, the band have enjoyed the finest of soloists in their ranks from Rick Wakeman followed by his son Oliver moving on to join Yes as well as Adam Wakeman joining Black Sabbath, Blue Weaver to The Bee Gees and Don Airey to Deep Purple. The Acoustic Strawbs of the 21st century consist of the founder, constant guiding force, originator and lead vocalist Dave Cousins, described by Rolling Stone Magazine as the best Dylan influenced songwriter to come out of the UK. Alongside him longtime band members lead guitarist Dave Lambert and the astonishingly versatile Chas Cronk, who together formed the front line of the classic 1970s Strawbs. |
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| DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club - Jigs for Gigs - Jane Thomas Tavistock Town Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE 8.00pm Bring and share supper |
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| An Evening With Julie Felix Brook Inn, 33 Longbrook Street, Plympton St Maurice, Plymouth PL7 1NJ 7.00pm Tickets £20.00 each. includes a two course meal prior to the performance. (Trip to the zoo not included!!). Bookings essential. Go to FaceBook or Brook Inn website. Telephone 01752 297604 for further details We are absolutely delighted that Julie is returning to The Brook again this year - it's becoming an annual event now! Julie is an absolute folk legend who has hosted her own TV show and appeared at venues around the world. She's performed with a huge list of the great and the good of the music world and has a host of stories to share. |
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Moya draws audiences into her world of rhythm, atmosphere and vibrant harmony; a journey where spells of rousing Irish tunes give way to moments of exquisite, fragile stillness. Over the years with Clannad and also in her solo shows, Moya has delivered pioneering Celtic harmonies and music rooted in her Irish heritage and inspired by the powerful elements of ocean, mountains and endless skies that surrounded her growing up in her native Donegal. Moya has travelled the world as an enthusiastic advocate of the Irish language and has performed for popes, princes and presidents along the way – yet it is the intimacy and beauty of her singing which keeps bringing her audiences back for more. Moya, along with Clannad, has sold over 15 million records worldwide and a received a string of top awards, including Ivor Novello, BAFTA and a Grammy. They were awarded a lifetime achievement at the BBC Folk Awards in 2014. Their sound has become the benchmark for the Celtic music genre. Sister Enya joined Clannad for a time before pursuing her own successful career. Moya’s solo career has continued that success with 9 albums to her credit and more in the pipeline. Following her 2018 studio album Canvas, Moya is set to release (in Spring 2019) a new Voices & Harps album with her long-time musical collaborator, Irish harp virtuoso, Cormac De Barra. Moya continues to be much in demand for a number of other projects and is both vociferous and active in her championing of Irish arts and culture abroad. Her career to date includes 25 albums, numerous film scores and she has sung with many great artists, including The Chieftains, Robert Plant, Paul Brady, Shane MacGowan and, of course, Bono, who said of Moya recently, ‘I think she has one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced‘. |
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| Gigspanner Big Band Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA 7.30pm Tickets £19.00 For more information and tickets go to website Box office telephone 01803 415987 Monday to Saturday 10.0-0am to 12.00noon As a trio, Gigspanner, formed by fiddle player Peter Knight (ex-Steeleye Span), has established a reputation as one of the most genuinely ground-breaking forces on the British folk scene, inspiring Maverick magazine to write "Gigspanner are pushing at the boundaries, expanding the possibilities and in the process making some of the most beautiful music the genre has to offer" 5***** BBC Folk Award winners (Best Duo) Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin are described by The Guardian as being "Subtle, bravely original...a combination of virtuosity, intensity and charisma" Their appearances together as the Gigspanner Big Band are a rare, but highly sought after affair, thanks to performances of dazzling musicianship and arresting on stage chemistry. Taking self-penned material along with music rooted in the British Isles and beyond, with the flick of a bow, a finely chosen chord or slip of a beat, they produce richly atmospheric arrangements layered within a wealth of subliminal musical influences “with notes seemingly plucked from the stars and rhythms from the equator” Spiral Earth. |
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The Lemon Grove, St. German's Road, Exeter, EX4 6TG 7.30pm Tickets £15.00 - Standing - Box Office - telephone 01392 667080. For more information and tickets go to Wildwood Kin are a family trio whose sound is characterised by extraordinary harmonies. Their brilliant debut album, while influenced by their early folk leanings, delved deeply into other genres, featuring both electric and acoustic instruments, and boasted inventive sonics and spectral atmospherics alongside their hypnotic three-part harmonies. Guitarist Emillie Key, her bouzouki/keyboard-playing sister Beth and their drumming cousin Meghann Loney, all sing, swapping leads and joining on harmonies. They have just released a covers EP voices of equilibrium and have recently topped 13 million streams on spotify. |
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| Autumn Ceilidh with Spinach for Norman Blackawton Village Hall, Vicarage Road, nr Totnes TQ9 7AY Doors and bar 7.15pm. Music 8.00 - 11.00pm with a short interval. Tickets £10.00 adult, £5.00 U16, from Blackawton Community Shop, telephone 01803 712159 (George Inn) or email. |
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Gozer Goodspeed & The Neon Gamblers B-Bar, Barbican Theatre, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ 9.00pm Admission £3.00 Telephone 01752 242021 or visit website or FaceBook for more information DO NOT MISS THIS GIG! After releasing 3 well-received acoustic EPs, getting radio play all over the world, and developing an ever-growing reputation for his uniquely energetic live shows, Gozer Goodspeed goes full electric and launches his debut album RUNNING WITH THE OUTLIERS at the B-Bar on November 23rd. Not only that, but he’s bringing his incredible band The Neon Gamblers along for the ride too for a bone-rattling, joyous explosion of blues-drenched indie folk rock brilliance! |
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| DANCE - D'Accord's French Music and Dance Kantref - to include dance workshop and bring and share supper St Matthew's Hall, Newtown, Exeter EX1 2LJ. There is a large public car park across the road which is free after 6.00pm. Doors open at 7.15pm and we will start with some dance tuition at 7.30pm, followed by the first band at around 8.00pm. Admission £9.00 which includes tea and biscuits. No partner is needed for many of the dances and beginners are always welcome. |
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Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS 8.00pm Tickets £12.00 (£10.00) Box Office - telephone 01392 667080. For more information and tickets go to website Winners of the Steve Reid InNOVAtion Award for boundary-pushing new music creators, The Little Unsaid spent 2017 /2018 travelling the UK and Europe, leaving audiences emotionally rapt with a live show that’s been described as ‘a thumping depth of passion, recalling the intensity and melancholic overtones of Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen.’ Signed to Reveal Records (home of Lau, Eddi Reader, Kris Drever, Joan As Police Woman) the band issued a compilation ‘Selected Works’ to bring all the new listeners up to speed with their catalogue. The band have since been busy creating ‘Atomise’, their new studio album due for release in May. Led by Yorkshire-born songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John Elliott, The Little Unsaid have a rigorous work ethic and a genre-spanning approach to song-writing that embraces elements of electronica, folk, jazz and alt-rock. Their live shows are highly emotive unique experiences, a world class band not to be missed. |
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| Lady Maisery Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX Doors and bar 7.00pm - start 8.00pm Tickets £14.00 advance, £15.00 door. £1.00 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8.00 under 21s. Go to website for more information and tickets or telephone 01726 879500. In an English folk scene currently bursting with bold and innovative music, Lady Maisery shines brightly. With their unique approach to harmony singing, intelligent and thoughtful arrangements of both traditional repertoire and original compositions, multi-instrumentalists and singers Hazel Askew, Hannah James and Rowan Rheingans harness and celebrate their united voice. Whether unearthing a feminist twist hidden in a traditional tale, delivering a poignant anti-war ballad or showcasing their immense multi-instrumental talents in original compositions that draw on a myriad of musical influences, Hazel, Hannah and Rowan are skilful explorers of the power, beauty and vitality of song. Over the last five years, the trio have enjoyed sell-out shows across the UK and Europe and released three albums to critical acclaim.
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The Little UnsaidAshburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT Doors 7.00pm Start 7.30pm Tickets Full price (Support the artists and arts) £13.00+ - Mid Price (A bit cheaper if you need it) £10.00+ - Low price (Even cheaper if you need it) £6.00 from WeGotTickets To reserve tickets, email Further information from Ashburton Arts FaceBook page or Ashburton Arts website The Little Unsaid spent 2017 /2018 travelling the UK and Europe, leaving audiences emotionally rapt with a live show that’s been described as “a thumping depth of passion, recalling the intensity and melancholic overtones of Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen.” Signed to Reveal Records (home of Eddi Reader) the band has since been busy creating 'Atomise', their new studio album released in May. Led by Yorkshire-born songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John Elliott, The Little Unsaid has a genre-spanning approach to song-writing that embraces elements of electronica, folk, jazz and alt-rock. Their live shows are highly emotive unique experiences, a world-class band not to be missed. |
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The Hut PeoplePlough Arts Centre, Gt. Torrington EX38 8HQ 8.00pm Tickets Full £12.00 - Supporter £10.00 To reserve tickets telephone the Box Office on 01805 624624. To purchase tickets and more information visit website Taking the audience on a musical journey around the World, English instrumental duo The Hut People (Sam Pirt and Gary Hammond) have firmly established themselves as one of the best-loved and entertaining acts on the UK folk scene today. Mixing global rhythms with folk tunes from Quebec to Spain, Scandinavia to Sussex and everywhere in between, this is a quirky celebration of our rich musical heritage – and it works so well! This is a show like nothing you’ve ever seen before – expect feel-good dancing tunes, audience participation, step dancing, Quebecois foot-percussion (whilst playing the accordion!) and humour aplenty. |
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The Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton, EX14 1LZ 8.00pm Tickets £10.00 advance/£12.00 on the door For more information and tickets and accessible seats telephone 01404 384050 or go to website With an amazing 2018 behind them, 2019 brings folk/rock Holy Moly & The Crackers back out onto the stage with a brand new album and an army of growing fans. Come along for the ride - the craziest party in town always has room for one more! Influenced by an eclectic range of music, HMATC play an exciting and visceral blend of rock, pop, folk, blues, Balkan, klezmer, ska and reggae. In the perfect collision of rowdy tunes, pumping danceability and compelling storytelling, this wrangling folk group present a medley of original songs and old time drinking tunes, both hilarious and thrilling, and sure to entertain!
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World Unlimited - Sound of the Sirens + support Sadie Horler. Their live shows combine a natural facility for connecting with their audiences and unforgettable performances with warmth, humour and, above all, real conviction.
World Unlimited is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation. Telephone 01803 875527 or email |
The Hut People The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ 7.30pm Tickets £12.00+ - Box office 01752 892220. For more information go to website “The only band to have been asked back 8 times consecutively – because they’re so good!” Swaledale Festival Taking the audience on a musical journey around the World, English instrumental due The Hut People (Sam Pirt and Gary Hammond) have firmly established themselves as one of the best loved and entertaining acts on the UK folk scene today. Mixing global rhythms with folk tunes from Quebec to Spain, Scandinavia to Sussex and everywhere in between, this is a quirky celebration of our rich musical heritage – and it works so well! This is a show like nothing you’ve ever seen before – expect fee-good dancing tunes, audience participation, step dancing, Quebecois foot-percussion (whilst playing the accordion!) and humour aplenty. |
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| Lost Sound Chorus Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX Doors and bar 7.00pm - start 8.00pm Tickets £8.00 advance, £9.00 door. £1.00 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8.00 under 18s. Go to website for more information and tickets or telephone 01726 879500. Described as ‘a compelling and powerful folk choir’ at Sidmouth Folk Festival, The Lost Sound Chorus is building a strong reputation for exciting songs and performances in Devon – and now Cornwall! They’ve supported Show Of Hands at this year’s St Ives Festival and are lined up for more dates with them in 2020. This 35 strong choir chooses songs from the unaccompanied singing traditions, finding beautifully crafted arrangements of traditional songs, as well as original works from inspiring new composers. From majestic Medieval through a spectacular choral Blues to tender Scottish lilts and Georgian calling songs, it is an arresting and hearty winter programme. |
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| London Klezmer Quartet Halsway Manor, National Centre for Folk Arts, Halsway Lane, Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD 8.00pm £12.00 Join the London Klezmer Quartet for a soulful toe tapping evening of traditional Jewish wedding music and dance. Virtuosity, exciting original tunes and soulful playing. What’s not to like?” Songlines Magazine The London Klezmer Quartet is a dynamic group of performers whose deep understanding of klezmer, the celebratory and soulful music of Eastern European Jews, is reflected in exuberant, passionate and accomplished performances that captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. |
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| Exeter Ceilidhs - Flash Company The Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7UE. 8.00pm - 11.0pm £8.00 (under 16 - £4.00 under 10 free) Teas, coffees & biscuits are provided (small donation requested), but there is no bar. You may bring your own alcohol if you wish. For more information email or telephone Jeremy 07969 297 633 |

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