Air Head
Charismatic musician and recording artist Laurie Ward and versatile keyboard player, guitarist and vocalist John Mcloughlin
lead you into 2020 on a high note. Join the amazing duo for an evening featuring crafted deliveries of music from a massive repertoire, covering virtually every genre, from heart rendering folk and world music to syncopated reggae and raunchy rock. In addition to a selection of popular classics from the 70’s to the present day, they will also be performing some of their own brilliant songs including some new ones.
Thursday 2 January 8.30pm
Bicton Folk Session
Enjoy an evening of lively, foot-tapping music when local musicians get together for an open acoustic session featuring accordions, violins, guitars, banjos, mandolins, pipes, bodhrans etc. Anyone can come and join in, lead a tune or just enjoy listening to the amazing sound created by the performers. The session usually includes lots of jigs, reels, polkas, airs and shanties, but anything can happen!
Friday 3 January 9.00pm
Sara Corser and Dave Ward
Two of the Bicton’s favourites bring you an afternoon of popular songs covering a wide range of musical genres from folk to rock, reggae to pop. Sara’s powerful voice is perfectly complimented by Dave’s rousing guitar and vocals when the duo put their unique twist on some all time favourites from the 60s to the present day.
Saturday 4 January 5.00pm
Reefs of Moonshine
Enjoy some very chilled music in the company of acoustic duo Reefs of Moonshine. Lisa’s angelic voice is beautifully complemented by Nick’s intricate guitar playing, creating a very polished sound. The duo will perform their own arrangements of popular melodic songs....drawn from the worlds of folk, country and soul music.
Sunday 5 January 5.00pm
Bradley the Busker
Brilliant singer/songwriter is guaranteed to hold you spellbound with his dynamic vocals and elaborate guitar playing. Bradley creates a unique sound when he performs his own thought provoking songs with the essences of James Taylor or Ed Sheeran and the rhythmic qualities of Susan Vega.
Thursday 9 January 8.30pm
Open Mic Night
An evening of music from anyone who would like to come along and perform in this relaxed atmosphere. The monthly event has so far included a wide range of musical genres and given exposure to some very talented musicians, poets and singers. If you have a musical talent, you don’t have to book a place, just come along and play.
Saturday 11 January 5.00pm
Graham Butterfield
This amazing guitarist was inspired by artists such as Lead Belly, Woody Guthrie, Alan Lomax and Burl Ives, He has been playing guitar since childhood and by the age of fifteen was doing floor spots at London's folk clubs. He went on to make regular appearances on Terry Wogan's radio show, BBC Radio 1, and BBC television, including 'Pebble Mill At One'. Today Graham will be playing a wide selection of music from unaccompanied traditional ballads to London music hall, English folk to American country blues.
Sunday 12 January 5.00pm
Tim Royce and Steve Songi
Acoustic guitar & vocals plus double bass - country, folk, blues and ballads - mellow to rocking. Tim and Steve stamp their own unique sound onto a huge repertoire ranging from Elvis to Elton, James Taylor to Jimi, Simon & Garfunkel to the Stones, Nick Drake to Dylan, and loads more too numerous to fit in here... Why be anywhere else?
Thursday 16 January 8.30pm
Folk and Indie Open Night
Becky Brookes hosts her regular monthly evening of eclectic acoustic folk, country and indie music featuring a varied selection of singers and players. There will be some session playing, solo performances, poetry, shanty singing and who knows what else! If you sing or play you are welcome to take part.
Friday 17 January 9.00pm
Hello Vera and Guests
Livvy Hylton-Smith and Bob King will be opening their songbook of 20th century classics, with songs like we’ll meet Again, A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, Cry me a River, to contemporary pieces by artists such as Gloria Gaynor, Duffy and Amy Winehouse. Livvy’s sensational voice combines perfectly with Bob’s intricate jazz guitar playing to bring a new twist to all time favourites. The duo will be joined by some of their talented musical friends.
Saturday 18 January 5.00pm
Rainy Day Woman
Don’t miss this amazing Exmouth based folk duo. Rainy Day Woman’s music is bright, light and effortlessly gorgeous. Hannah and Gabriel draw their inspiration from a wealth of alternative country, folk and bluegrass to create a sparse, evocative and unhurried, music with a magical quality.
Thursday 23 January 8.00pm
Bicton Folk Night
Shanty man Derek Brooks invites you to a traditional folk night, when a varied selection of singers, musicians and poets perform individually and as a group. If you sing or play why not come along and join in the session? Otherwise enjoy listening to a selection of lively traditional acoustic music.
Saturday 25 January 8.00pm
Burns Night Celebration
Exmouth Shanty Man Derek Brooks hosts a celebration of the great Scottish Bard, who was born 461 years ago today. The evening will commence with a marching piper in traditional Scottish dress playing some rousing highland airs. The haggis will be addressed and you will be able to enjoy a sample of the Celtic delicacy served with neeps and tatties. The fabulous Balcony Band will play a selection of traditional Scottish muisc and Exmouth Poet David Burke will read a selection of Burns’ work, including some of his more amusing creations. If you sing, play or would like to recite a poem do come and join in.
Sunday 26 January 5.00pm
The Boys from Melbourne Street
Colin Wilson, Dave Eustace and Keith Hunter are The Boys from Melbourne Street. The 3 Piece acoustic band perform brilliant original material much of which features on the bands 3 highly successful albums.
Thursday 30 January 8.30pm
Open Mic Night
An evening of music from anyone who would like to come along and perform in this relaxed atmosphere. The monthly event has so far included a wide range of musical genres and given exposure to some very talented musicians, poets and singers. If you have a musical talent, you don’t have to book a place, just come along and play.
