Harberton
Folk's
Information Servicefor traditional music, song & dance in Southern Devon
Site updated 1 April 2025
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Folk Diary coverage: events mostly taking place in the southern half of
Devon and/or within an approx. 30
mile radius of Totnes as the crow flies, i.e. including Exeter and Plymouth,
and covering Tavistock, Okehampton and Sidmouth for example. It is the main
reference for compilation of the Harberton Folk
email circulars.
Map links (streetmap.co.uk): yield a fully zoomable map. I'm
increasingly including postcodes in the venue information for those of you who
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Wednesday 2 April 2025 7.30pm - John Langan /
Dartsong Chorus - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
John (John Langan Band) playing solo, performing originals and a collection of
traditional folk songs dear to his heart, honed at the festival campfires and
after shows over the years. Expect superb musicianship and a wonderful
collection of songs, everything from Scottish, Irish and Romany to South
American folk, one of the most unforgettable folk voices in Britain today.
Dartsong Chorus: This concert will feature a rich repertoire of intricate modern
and traditional choral arrangements, brought to life in vibrant multi-part
harmony. Details
www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.
Thursday 3 April 2025 8pm - The Fureys
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Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
Legends of Irish music and song, Their emotive songs stir many emotions, tears
and laughter, sadness and joy. Details
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.
Rachael McShane & The Cartographers
Rachael McShane is a renowned folk singer, cellist, fiddle, and viola player
from the North East of England. She gained fame as an original member of the
award-winning folk big band Bellowhead, recording five studio albums with them
and winning a staggering 8 BBC Folk Awards. Away from Bellowhead, Rachael is the
leader of The Cartographers, a band featuring traditional folk and contemporary
sounds.
Thursday 3 April 2025 7.30pm - -
Brixham Theatre, New
Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Details
www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk.
Friday 4 April 2025 8pm - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
Details
www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts,
www.calstockarts.org.
Friday 4 April 2025 7.30pm - Jonathan Prag
Classical Guitar - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Jonathan has an affinity with the folk roots of the classical guitar’s origins
and in this show, classical masters like Schubert and Scarlatti rub shoulders
with Turlough O’Carolan and his jaunty Irish airs. He skilfully introduces each
piece with well-chosen snippets of information and humour. This lends an element
of storytelling so that the audience always feels part of the performance, as if
they are travelling on a musical journey. Details
www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.
Fri/Sat 4/5
April 2025 -
Mad Dog Mcrea Weekender - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Friday will see the raucous Molotov Jukebox headline, whilst Saturday will be
headlined by none other than Mad Dog Mcrea themselves + more acts to be
announced. Details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
Saturday 5
April 2025 7pm - Maggie Duffy with Bob Thomson - Old School Community
Centre, Totnes Rd, South Brent TQ10 9BP
Wonderful Brixham-based singer, songwriter and poet, Maggie Duffy, with her
long-time collaborator, guitarist Bob Thomson, draw from a varied repertoire of
songs and stories. Organised by South Brent Folk. Tickets £8; full details
http://southbrentfolk.org.uk.
https://www.facebook.com/SouthBrentFolk.
Saturday
5 April 2025 6.30pm - Shanty Concert - Village Hall,
Village Rd, Marldon, Paignton TQ3 1SJ
A joint shanty concert with the Marldon Wonky Donkeys and the Exmouth Shanty
Men. Tickets £12 (incl. Devon Cream Tea) available locally at the Marldon
Newsagents, or online via eventbrite
here.
Saturday 5
April 2025 7pm - Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley: Live From The Farmhouse
(online)
Jim says: At the end of our duo Spring tour, Miranda and I are giving an
online concert ‘Live from the Farmhouse’, performing our current set of songs by
some of our favourite contemporary songwriters. Tickets available from
www.jimcausley.co.uk.
Sunday 6 April 2025 3pm - Spring Singing
Workshop - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
This workshop will explore traditional and original songs inspired by this
beautiful turning point of the year. Led by experienced choir leaders and
Natural Voice Network Practitioners Georgie Buchanan and Alana Middleton.
Details
https://wegottickets.com/event/653166.
Sunday 6 April 2025 7.30pm - Georgie Buchanan
and Alana Middleton - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Inspired by voyages to the Outer Hebrides, tales of ancient Celtic Goddesses and
great folk singers from Peggy Seeger to Joni Mitchell, Georgie Buchanan is a
unique singer and harpist on the contemporary folk scene. She’s joined here by
Alana Middleton, folk fiddle-player and singer – they combine wonderfully
creating delicious harmonies with voices and instruments. Details
https://wegottickets.com/event/653153.
NEW Sunday
6 April 2025 7.45pm - Liz Simcock -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Hailed as one of the country’s finest female
singer/songwriters (AcoustiCity), Liz’s songs are often autobiographical and
highly personal – immediately accessible to audiences and injected with poetry,
emotion and splashes of humour. She counts Richard Thompson, Clive Gregson (with
whom she toured), Boo Hewerdine and Joni Mitchell among her songwriting
influences and she has released 5 albums. For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
Monday 7 April 2025 8pm
- Graham Butterfield - Teignmouth Folk Club, The Brass, Hollands Road,
Teignmouth TQ14 8SR
Guest night with Graham Butterfield. Free admission.
More details from Martyn Hillstead 07904 037812. Club Facebook page
www.facebook.com/groups/233792233306152.
Tuesday 8 April 2025 7.30pm- Feast of Fiddles
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Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU
2025 and Feast of Fiddles set out on their Spring Tour once again – their 30th.
This year fiddlers Garry Blakeley (Band of Two), Ian Cutler (Bully Wee), Marion
Fleetwood (Trad Arr, Sandy Denny Project), Tom Leary (Joe Brown), Brian McNeill
(Battlefield Band) and Simon Swarbrick (Merry Hell) bring a large range of
fiddle playing styles to the rock back-line – all held together by legendary
drummer Dave Mattacks. Details
www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.
Thursday 10 April 2025 7.30pm - Charlie Dore &
Julian Littman - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Charlie Dore is one of the UK's most respected singer songwriters. In an
unusually diverse career her songs have won two Ascap awards, an Ivor Novello
nomination and both the Overall Grand and the Folk Prize from the International
Acoustic Music Awards. Details
www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.
Friday 11 April 2025 8pm - Steve Tilston with Hugh Bradley - Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club,
Victoria Park Tennis Club, Lyndhurst Road, St. Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NX (map)
Steve is a multi-award winning songwriter and a remarkable guitarist. Some of
his renowned songs have been performed and recorded by artists including
Fairport Convention, Tom McConville, Delores Keane and Bob Fox. Steve is one of
the most celebrated songsmiths in a career that has spanned 50 years. He is a
favourite amongst his peers too, including Richard Thompson, Dave Pegg, Ralph
McTell and Jez Lowe. www.stevetilston.com.
This is an advanced ticket reservation concert only. Tickets £14 paid in adv
(£16 reserved / paid on door) from
exeterfolkclub@outlook.com, 01392 210983.
www.exeterfolkclub.org,
www.facebook.com/groups/exeterfolkclub.
Friday 11 April 2025 7.30pm - Keith James: The
Music of Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
Keith James presents an honest and loving reflection of the timeless and
insightful music of Yusuf - Cat Stevens. Details
www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts,
www.calstockarts.org.
Saturday 12 April 2025 8pm - Sarah Yeo - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock singer/songwriter from Devon who singer/songwriter from Devon who delivers a unique blend of original folk/country songs, with a breathtaking and soulful voice that has been likened to Karen Carpenter. Sarah's mature and captivating songwriting, accomplished musicianship and engaging stage presence gives audiences a flavour of British songwriting at its finest and has been influenced by artists such as Gretchen Peters and Joni Mitchell. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.
Saturday 12
April 2025 7.30pm - d'Accord French & Breton dance and music -
St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH (map)
With Poisson Groove.
www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876.
12-18 April 2025 - "All Folkin' Week" Beer &
Music Festival - The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
The Old Warehouse will play host to a number of amazing live artists, including
festival favourites 3 Daft Monkeys (well 2, Tim and Athene!), incredibly
talented Plymouth 4-piece The Busketeers, talented English songwriter, vocalist
and guitarist Rue, and multi-instrumentalist (and TOW regular) Barney Kenny.
Full details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events.
Sunday 13 April 2025 3pm - Carmina with Diarmaid
Moynihan - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Celtic-inspired themes, powerful original songs with a rare UK guest appearance
by top Irish folk musician Diarmaid Moynihan (uilleann pipes & whistles). The
concert will feature Carmina’s unique and celebrated presentation of
Celtic-inspired themes and jazz improvisation, woven together in powerful
original songs, together with their own – at times surprising – arrangements of
carefully-chosen covers. Pippa Marland vocals, saxes; Rob King guitar,
bodhran; Paul Bradley guitars, vocals. The concert will also be presenting new
compositions for their forthcoming album, Late Light, which also features
Diarmaid’s playing. Samples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOcG_ghIEBw. Details
www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.
Thursday 17
April 2025 8pm - The Jamestown Brothers - Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2
6RQ
High energy, foot-stomping original indie-folk band from Somerset. The band’s
all-original songs combine the rich history and social tapestry of Great Britain
and Ireland with a hard-core call for social justice. “These guys bring foot
stomping revelry, storytelling, fun and audience participation rolled up in a
fantastic evening” BBC Somerset. Details
www.wegottickets.com/event/643276,
https://fougoumusic.com/fougoufolk.
Friday 18 April
2025 7.30pm
- Old Time Sailors -
Calstock Village Hall, The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA (map)
They're back! The Old Time Sailors are back in town with their unique mix of
musicianship, stage antics and who know what else. This will sell out, so if
you're thinking of coming don't delay in buying tickets.
www.oldtimesailors.com. Details
www.calstockhall.com/events.
Saturday 19
April 2025 7.30pm - Harbottle & Jonas + The Wild Goose Choir - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
(map)
Folk at the Flavel: Partners in life and music, dynamic Devon based folk duo
Harbottle & Jonas are one of the most exciting acts on the UK circuit today,
combining a love of the richness of traditional folk with their own original and
powerful songwriting. Dave and Freya have developed a distinct and compelling
signature sound, blending concertina, keyboard, harmonium, cittern, stomp box,
acoustic guitar and banjo with their beautiful and closely intertwined vocal
harmonies. The night will be opened by Freya’s ‘Wild Goose’ stunning acapella
choir who will also join the duo towards the end of the gig. Details
www.theflavel.org.uk.
NEW Monday 21
April 2025 6.30-9.30pm - Barn Dance with Blue Jewel Ceilidh Band - Village Hall, Sherford, Kingsbridge TQ7 2AX
Tickets: £20, U18 £15 (includes a Devon Pasty), available from
Kingsbridge Information Centre, Salcombe Information Centre and RNLI Shop, or
email:
Salcombe_Fundraising@RNLl.org.uk with your name and phone number and we will
call you to take card payment.
Bar. Raffle. All profits to RNLI.
Tuesday 22
April 2025 -
The Magpie Arc - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
The Magpie Arc is a cross-border band featuring acclaimed musicians Nancy Kerr,
Findlay Napier, Tom Wright, Alex Hunter, and UK folk legend Martin Simpson on
electric guitar. Formed to blend their songwriting and musicianship into a fresh
take on the British folk/rock sound of the ’60s and ’70s, the band quickly
gained recognition for its unique mix of folk, rock, country, and prog-rock
elements. Details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
Thursday
24 April 2025 - Daisy Rickman -
Outside, nr Bantham Cross, TQ7 3AA (map)
We're honoured to host the radical traditional folk artist Daisy Rickman, a
multidisciplinary visual artist and musician from Cornwall. Merging the realms
of folk and psychedelia, her music transmutes something between both an ode to
her homeland and the cosmos that holds us. Support: Tealeaf. t: 01548 705044. Details
www.outside-devon.com.
Thursday 24 April 2025 8pm - Kathryn Roberts &
Sean Lakeman - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
For three decades Kathryn and Sean's ’s partnership has proved personal,
permanent and pivotal. From their roots in 90’s folk supergroup ‘Equation‘
through to becoming a revered duo in the folk music scene this multi
award-winning folk music couple continue to exude timeless class with their
exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary acoustic music. Details
www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts,
www.calstockarts.org.
NEW
Friday 25 April 2025 7.30pm - Exmouth Shanty Men - Exmouth Rugby Club
'Tall Ships & Tavern Tales'. In aid of 3rd Exmouth Scouts. Details
https://www.3rdexmouthscouts.org.uk/exmouth-shanty-men-2025/.
Friday 25 April 2025 8pm - Nos Lowen with
Kelliwik Golowi Band - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
Nos Lowen (Cornish for "Happy Night") is a style of Cornish social dancing with
its roots firmly in traditional Celtic music. Join us for an unforgettable night
of music and dance with a proper Cornish knees up, full of energy, laughter and
community spirit. This event is a Gallery Bar Special with a bucket collection,
all proceeds to Callington Youth Project Group. Details
www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts,
www.calstockarts.org.
Saturday 26
April 2025 8pm - Ceilidh
with Flash Co. - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing);
U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net
for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
Gigspanner Big Band - Album Launch Tour
Saturday 26 April 2025 7.30pm -
The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road,
Ivybridge PL21 0SZ
(map)
Details
www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.
Sunday 27 April 2025 8pm - Matthews Hall, Fore Street,
Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Details
www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.
A unique force in British folk music... Having spent much of the past two years
touring alongside best-selling author Raynor Winn (The Salt Path) with their
massively successful prose and music collaboration SALTLINES, the Gigspanner Big
Band return to their six-piece format, showcasing material from their new album.
Their high-energy, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and
to those looking for something more experimental, and they have garnered praise
from publications as varied as fRoots, The Telegraph and The Wire, where they
were described as ‘melodically folk-rooted yet open and innovative beyond the
constraints of genre’ Beginning life as a trio - with legendary Steeleye Span
fiddle player Peter Knight being joined by percussionist Sacha Trochet and
guitarist Roger Flack - the line-up has been expanded to form the Gigspanner Big
Band, with acclaimed multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah
Martin - BBC Folk Awards 'Best Duo') and Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon
player extraordinaire, John Spiers.
Characterised by riotous inventiveness, technically
gifted individual playing and subtle collaborative interaction, this coming
together of several of the biggest names on the folk-roots scene, combines a
deep knowledge of roots traditions with a ceaselessly boundary pushing approach.
Sunday 27
April 2025 2pm - Hafren (Chris Roberts) - St Mary's
Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
One half of duo Filkin’s Drift (who wowed the audience here). Chris is a super
guitarist who comes from Wales. This performance will predominantly be his
exploration of beautiful Welsh songs. For tickets £12 / information contact
Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007, email
rachelbelringer@gmail.com.
NEW Sunday
27 April 2025 7.45pm - Magpies -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Combine three highly accomplished musicians (Bella
Gaffney on guitar, banjo and vocals, songwriter Ellie Gowers on guitar and
vocals and Holly Brandon on fiddle and vocals), with excellent songwriting
skills, and you get a top-drawer trio, who provide a captivating blend of
British folk and Bluegrass. There are also original interpretations of
traditional pieces, with influences from Eastern Europe and Quebec. For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
Monday 28 April 2025
7.30pm - Coracle - Sidmouth Acoustic Folk Club,
Blue Ball Inn, Steven's Cross,
Sidford EX10 9QL
Coracle (Paul Hutchinson, Karen Wimhurst, Anna Tam)
brings together the talents, imagination and creativity of three artists with
vastly different backgrounds, who have come together through their love of
traditional music cut through with experimentation, boldness, humour and risk.Acoustic open performers nights on the third Monday of each month.
Details: Email janet.strapp [at] outlook.com, 07850 163241.
Tuesday 29 April 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’
Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Blooming. Details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.
NEW
Friday 2 May 2025 8pm - The Prophecy of Merlin - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
A Cornish Tale set to Music. Welcome to an hour of fast-moving oral storytelling
and achingly beautiful music; an epic adventure story by Mike O’Connor and
Barbara Griggs. After the story there will be a break followed by a 45 minute
talk on the history and folklore behind it. Details
www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts,
www.calstockarts.org.
NEW
Friday 2 May
2025 8pm
- Old Time Sailors
-
The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot,
Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
Standing. You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew,
'The Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing! You
will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of
traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The
Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take
you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery.
Details
www.carnglaze.com.
NEW 3-5 May 2025 -
Brixham Pirate Festival
Pirates, shanties, sea songs and more
www.brixhampiratesfestival.com.
NEW Sunday 4 May 2025
7.30pm - Old Time Sailors - Brixham Theatre, New
Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Old Time Sailors - seafaring music, songs and shanties infused with Celtic
Rock, Punk and Ska. Details
www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk.
NEW Sunday 4 May 2025
7.30pm - Track Dogs - Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ
Track Dogs’ music is a mix of various styles, from folk to pop/rock, bluegrass
and even some country, all perfectly measured, without clearly defining with any
of them, giving a result filled with positivity and joy, which they transmit
from the very first minute, turning their performance into an authentic party. Details
www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk/whats-on/track-dogs-2025.
NEW Wednesday 7 May
2025 7.30pm - Eddie Martin - Bridge Inn, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ (map)
Award-winning guitar and harmonica skills, foot percussion, witty lyrics and a
strong voice have made Eddie a uniquely popular act on the international circuit
for decades. Singer-songwriter-multi instrumentalist, charismatic entertainer
and blues missionary all combine to make Eddie Martin's solo performances
special. Multi award winning, he has become known as “The Ambassador of British
Blues”. Tickets £15 / information from The Bridge Inn,
https://thelittleboxoffice.com/thebridgeinn.
NEW Friday 9 May 2025
7.30pm - Daphne's Flight - The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road,
Ivybridge PL21 0SZ
(map)
Chris While, Julie Matthews, Helen Watson, Melanie Harrold, Miranda Sykes
Featuring 5 of the finest singer-songwriters of their generation, the music of
Daphne's Flight is a unique and magical blend of their individual styles, but
together they create a unique and unparalleled force, empowering audiences of
all ages, producing music that is relatable, moving and uplifting and creating a
chemistry on stage that is both joyful and contagious. Details
www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.
NEW Sunday
11 May 2025 7.45pm - Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow
-
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Really wowed us here last February. Using folk
music of the British Isles as a catalyst, Kit and Aaron create dynamic
interpretations of centuries-old material as well as original compositions,
whilst celebrating the timeless aural quality of a guitar, fiddle and vocals
duet. They display
astonishing dexterity and musicianship, playing with great energy and passion.
“Mightily impressive” (R2 mag). For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 16 May 2025 8pm - India Electric Co. - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
India Electric Co. return to their roots with a series of more acoustic based
duo shows in more intimate surroundings than their recent support tours across
the UK and Europe with shows including their debut at The London Palladium.
Showcasing their latest album bringing fresh, stripped back arrangements to
songs they’ve travelled the world with, these concerts will take the band back
to where it all began, sometimes folk, sometimes not. Details
www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts,
www.calstockarts.org.
NEW Friday 16 May 2025 -
Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins - Workshop, Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
An evening of intimate Folk/Americana with Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins, both
excellent singer-songwriters in their own right, possibly better known as two
thirds of harmony trio The Lost Trades. Details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW 16-18 May 2025 - Dart Music Festival -
Dartmouth
Mostly free, largely outdoor, many types of music
www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk.
NEW 17/18 May 2025 - Plymouth Pirates Weekend
Google for details
NEW
Saturday 17 May 2025 7.30pm - Martin Simpson -
Great Hall, Dartington
Trust, Totnes TQ9 6EL (map)
A master of his art, and one of the finest folk guitarists in the world, the
legendary Martin Simpson comes to give an intimate and spellbinding concert in
Dartington's Great Hall. One of England’s most revered folk performers, and
widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in
the world, Martin’s interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of
storytelling. Details
www.dartington.org/event/martin-simpson-live-in-concert.
NEW
Sunday 18 May 2025 8pm - Huw Williams - Matthews Hall, Fore Street,
Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
From the well-loved duo Huw and Tony Williams, Huw's songs were covered by many
artists , including Fairport Convention whose version of Summer Before the War
and Simon Nicol’s version of Rosemary’s Sister brought him to a much wider
audience. Huw will be joined for this show by talented bass player Ben
Tunnicliffe. Expect foot tapping melodies, deeply moving songs and hilarious
humour. Support: Exceptional guitarist and interpreter of song, Si Barron.
Details
www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.
tbc Sunday
18 May 2025 7.45pm - tba -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW
Tuesday 20 May 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’
Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Ed Blunt. Details
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.
NEW
Friday 23 May 2025 7.30pm - Martha Tilston - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
With a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston
has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following
worldwide. “Redolent of early Kate Bush, soulful vocals that soar around, an
understated masterpiece’” Acoustic Magazine. Details
www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts. Part of Dartmoor Tors Festival 23-25 May
https://dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk/,
https://wegottickets.com/dartmoortorsfestival. No
tickets available
NEW
Saturday 24 May 2025 7.30pm - Seth Lakeman - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
With Benji Kirkpatrick and Alex Hart. Details
www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts. Part of Dartmoor Tors Festival 23-25 May
https://dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk/,
https://wegottickets.com/dartmoortorsfestival.
NEW Saturday 24 May 2025
7.30pm - The Black Feathers - Brixham Theatre, New
Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA (map)
Americana to some, Folk to others, The Black Feathers have those qualities
in expansive quantity. Sian Chandler’s soaring, dramatic, melodious but powerful
voice is a perfect counterpoint to Ray Hughes’ piquant vocals and his sparkling
and occasionally spicy guitar motifs. This is a duo who love what they play and
play what they love with panache, humour, delight and rather a lot of commentary
on the downside of being a human. Details
www.brixhamtheatre.co.uk.
NEW
Sunday 25 May 2025 7pm - "Sunday Sessions":
Jacob & Drinkwater - The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Details/tickets
www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events.
NEW Saturday 31 May 2025 8pm - Ceilidh
with Skermish
- Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing);
U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net
for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
NEW
Saturday 31 May 2025 7.30pm - Ellie Gowers - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street,
Ashburton TQ13 7DT
“Ellie Gowers is, quite literally, an all-singing, all-dancing folk polymath”
Jon Wilks, TradFolk. Ellie has composed music for BBC Radio 3’s production of
‘Middlemarch’ and toured as support act for a number of artists including Blair
Dunlop and Elephant Sessions.” Details
www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.
NEW Sunday
1 June 2025 7.45pm - Richard Grainger & Chris
Parkinson -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW Sunday 1 June 2025 -
Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Return to the live arena with their unique brand of post-apocalyptic folk played
in a traditional style vs. traditional folk played with post-apocalyptic
swagger. Details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW 6-8 June 2025 - Craft Festival - Bovey Tracey
See Bovey Tracey event details
www.craftfestival.co.uk.
tbc
Saturday 7 June 2025
7.30pm - John Kirkpatrick
-
Holcombe Burnell
Church, Longdown, Exeter EX6 7RZ (map)
Tickets 01392 811593 or 01392 811816.
NEW Sunday 8 June
2025 2pm - Mark Waistell - St Mary's
Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
Singer/songwriter from East Devon with a thoughtful way with words and some
crisp guitar playing. Currently in the process of recording his 3rd CD. For
tickets £12 / information contact Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007, email
rachelbelringer@gmail.com.
NEW Tuesday 10 June 2025 -
Josienne Clarke sings Sandy Denny - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
Acclaimed singer songwriter Josienne Clarke touring with a full band and a new
show dedicated to the immortal songs and genius of Sandy Denny. Details
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.
NEW
Friday 13 June 2025 evening - Ceilidh for Ukraine with Blue Jewel Ceilidh
Band - Hunts Cider, Coombe House Lane, Stoke Gabriel, TQ9 6PU
Details tba Blue Jewel's fourth ceilidh raising funds for Ukrainian Action.
https://bluejewel.info/.
www.huntscider.co.uk.
NEW
Friday 13 June 2025 8pm - Jacob & Drinkwater - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
UK alt-folk duo Jacob & Drinkwater have been called “stand out new folk” by BBC6
Music and “inventive and thrilling” by R2 Magazine. Tobias Ben Jacob's sweeping
vocals never fail to captivate, delivering many a spine-tingling moment; the
fluidity and precision of his finger-picking underpinned by Lukas Drinkwater's
nimbly rhythmic double bass; at times sweetly soaring, haunting, percussive and
driving, the layers of depth a perfect counterfoil. Details
www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts,
www.calstockarts.org.
NEW Sunday
15 June 2025 7.45pm - Tom Lewis -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW 20-22 June 2025 - Teignmouth Folk Festival
www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk,
www.facebook.com/groups/310668965649749
NEW
Saturday 21 June 2025 7.30pm - Johnny Coppin & Phil Beer -
Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres EX5 5BW
A rare reunion gig with these two renowned musicians. Do not miss! Adv tickets
£22 (door, if available £25) from Nicola 01392 851985 or Pete
exeterfolkclub@outlook.com or
01392 210983. Licensed cash bar & raffle. Organised by NSC Parish Hall and
Exeter Folk Club.
NEW Saturday 28 June 2025
7.30pm - SykesMartin -
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
The exciting new collaboration from two of British folk's finest voices. Miranda
Sykes (Show of Hands) and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks, Gigspanner Big Band) join
forces to present a set of songs that take them back to their shared roots. Details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 28 June 2025 8pm - Ceilidh
with Crowdy Kit
- Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6
7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing);
U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net
for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email
contact@exeterceilidhs.net.
NEW Sunday
29 June 2025 7.45pm - John Kirkpatrick -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW
Sunday 29 June 2025 8pm - Downes & Beer - Matthews Hall, Fore Street,
Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Enduring musical partnership of two hugely experienced and highly respected
musicians - talented guitarist and singer of songs, Paul Downes and
multi-instrumentalist, Phil Beer. Details
www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.
NEW Sunday 29
June 2025 2pm -
SykesMartin - Music At The Farmhouse, The Farmhouse, Lower Broomborough, Totnes TQ9 5LX
Miranda Sykes and Hannah Martin.
Details
www.wegottickets.com/event/648451. Venue:
www.wegottickets.com/location/25481.
tbc
Fri/Sat 11/12 July 2025 - Tunes On The Sands - Blackpool Sands, nr Dartmouth
Lineup includes Old Time Sailors on Friday.
https://tunesonthesands.com/.
NEW Sunday
13 July 2025 7.45pm - John Ward Band -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW Saturday 26 July 2025
7.30pm - The Salts -
Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14
1LZ
The Salts perform sea shanties, songs from the sea, celebrating maritime
classics that we all know and love. A great night out which will appeal to all
ages. One of the most exciting and energetic concept bands around, performing
original material alongside interpretations of traditional songs. Incredibly
gutsy stuff with a big sound" Mike Harding. Details
www.beehivehoniton.co.uk.
NEW Sunday
27 July 2025 7.45pm - The Salts -
Folk on the Moor, Moorland
Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
tba For reservations please contact
folkonthemoor1@gmail.com.
www.moorfolk.co.uk.
NEW 1-8 August 2025 - Sidmouth Folk Festival
www.sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk
NEW 2-6 August 2025 - Sidmouth Fringe Sessions
www.sidmouthfringe.co.uk
NEW 8-10 August 2025 - Dartmoor Folk Festival - South Zeal nr Okehampton
Always the weekend after Sidmouth
www.dartmoorfolkfestival.org.uk Lineup includes John Kirkpatrick.
NEW 15-17 August 2025 - Beautiful Days - Escot Park nr Exeter
21st Anniversary Festival
www.beautifuldays.org
NEW
Saturday 30 August
2025 8pm
- Spooky Men’s Chorale -
The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot,
Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
Australia's Spooky Men’s Chorale is a vast, rumbling, steam powered and black
clad behemoth, seemingly accidentally capable of rendering audiences moist eyed
with mute appreciation or haplessly gurgling with merriment. Based on the twin
pillars of grand foolishness and the quest for the perfect subwoofer-rattling
boofchord, the Spooky Men seek to commentate on the absurdity and grandeur of
the modern male armed only with their voices, a sly collection of hats and
facial hair, and a twinkle in the eye.
Details
www.carnglaze.com.
NEW
Saturday 20 September 2025 8pm - Katie Spencer - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock
PL18 9QX (map)
Folk guitarist. “Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz,
frames intelligently written songs and is the backbone to her music.” Guitarist
Magazine; “One of the most satisfying and spellbinding singer-songwriter
collections I’ve encountered in some time.” RnR Magazine. Details
www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts,
www.calstockarts.org.
NEW Sunday 21
September 2025 2pm - Filkins’ Drift - St Mary's
Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
Return of the duo who so impressed us last time as part of their CD (full album)
release tour. New material following their walking tour of the whole Welsh
coastline. For tickets £12 / information contact Rachel Belringer on 07751
804007, email
rachelbelringer@gmail.com.
NEW
Friday 26 September
2025 8pm
- Old Time Sailors
-
The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot,
Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
Standing. You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew,
'The Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing! You
will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of
traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The
Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take
you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery.
Details
www.carnglaze.com.
NEW Saturday 11
October 2025 7.30pm - Ninebarrow - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
(map)
Folk at the Flavel: Multi-award-winning folk duo who are impressing audiences
across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk
tradition. Described by Mark Radcliffe as sounding like ‘two halves of one
voice’, by Seth Lakeman as ‘a fantastic duo’ and by Kate Rusby as ‘absolutely
amazing’, Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere combine breath taking vocal
harmonies and melodies, delivering songs that are inspired and rooted in the
landscape and history of the British Isles. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees.
Details
www.theflavel.org.uk.
NEW
Saturday 11 October
2025 8pm
- Barrett's Privateers -
The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot,
Liskeard, Cornwall (map)
From the deep, resonating notes of the father and son bass to the high notes of
the girls, Barrett's Privateers have delighted audiences throughout Cornwall and
well beyond with their broad, rich harmonies. Songs of the sea, shanties,
traditional folk, Cornish and mining songs all feature regularly on their set
lists. Despite being so varied in age, Barrett’s Privateers take each song and
make it their own, with each of the voices finding a way to complement its
neighbour, through the joy of just singing together.
Details
www.carnglaze.com.
NEW Thursday 16
October 2025 8pm - The Haar - Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2
6RQ
The formidable singing talent of All-Ireland Scór na nÓg winner Molly Donnery
combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and
traditional music scene in Cormàc Byrne (Show of Hands/Seth Lakeman/FATEA
Instrumentalist of the Year), Adam Summerhayes (Zum/Red Priest/Dodo Street), and
Murray Grainger (Piers Adams/Miranda Sykes/Martin Allcock) – both of the FATEA
award-winning The Ciderhouse Rebellion. Details
www.wegottickets.com/event/649802.
tbc Saturday
18 October 2025 - Ceilidh
with ???
- Ivybridge
As part of the City of Plymouth Pipe Band's 50th anniversary celebrations in
2025, they are going to be hosting a ceilidh and mini concert event in Ivybridge.
Details to follow..
NEW Sunday 26
October 2025 6.30pm - Fishermans Friends - Exeter University Great Hall EX4 4PZ (map)
Details
www.thefishermansfriends.com.
NEW Saturday
1 November 2025 7pm
- Baskery -
Calstock Village Hall, The Quay, Calstock PL18 9QA (map)
Fundraiser for Whitchurch Primary School. Baskery is a Swedish alternative Americana folk
rock trio comprising sisters Greta (banjo, drums, vocals), Stella (double bass,
vocals) and Sunniva (guitar, vocals) Bondesson. Spinning outlander folk and
angrily countrified stateside traditions through an original emotion storm of
turbulent energy and magnificent, Euro-refined artistry Baskery have been
expanding minds around the globe with ear-splitting, explosive live
performances. www.baskeryband.com.
Details
www.calstockhall.com/events.
NEW Sunday 2
November 2025 7.30pm - This Flight Tonight: The Songs of Joni Mitchell - Tavistock Wharf (map)
Seated. An intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell, With
a full and comprehensive performance of Joni's most beloved album 'Blue' in its
entirety. 'Blue' is regarded by audiences and critics as one of the greatest
albums of all time. Mitchell's honesty, musical prowess and iconic voice invites
the audience into Joni's experience of living and loving through the complex era
of social change of the early 1970s. Details
www.tavistockwharf.com.
NEW Thurs-Sun 6-9 November 2025 7.30pm
(&2.30pm Sat) - Riverdance 30: The
New Generation
- Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and
international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.The
Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising
choreography and breath-taking performances has left audiences in awe. Details
www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay.
NEW Thursday 13
November 2025 7.30pm - Flook - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth TQ6 9ND
(map)
Folk at the Flavel: After 30 years Flook show no sign of letting-up in their
brilliance, their dynamism, or their inventive flair. The band early on evolved
an inimitable trademark sound and hold fast to their rightful reputation as
exceptional musical innovators; the whistles and flutes of Brian Finnegan and
Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly weaving and
spinning tunes rooted in tradition over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare
blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold,
adventurous musical imagination. Details
www.theflavel.org.uk.
NEW Sunday 16
November 2025 - Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman - St Mary's
Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
Kathryn has a stunning voice and is a good keyboard player, whilst Sean has all
the musical skills one would hope for from a member of his dynasty taking guitar
accompaniment to the next level. Together they write much of their material,
often rooted in Dartmoor, their home. For tickets £14 / information contact
Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007, email
rachelbelringer@gmail.com.
NEW
Weds/Thurs 19/20 November 2025 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Riverdance 30: The
New Generation
- Plymouth Pavilions
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and
international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.The
Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising
choreography and breath-taking performances has left audiences in awe. Details
www.plymouthpavilions.com/whats-on.
NEW
Sunday 30 November 2025 7.30pm - Fishermans Friends
- Plymouth Pavilions
Details
www.plymouthpavilions.com/whats-on.
NEW
Sunday 7 December 2025 8pm - The Sandy Denny Project - Matthews Hall, Fore Street,
Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Fotheringay MkII members Sally Barker (The Poozies, BBCTV's "The Voice", IOTA)
and guitarist PJ Wright (TradArrr, The Dylan Project) are joined by multi
instrumentalist Marion Fleetwood (voice, fiddle, guitars - Feast of Fiddles,
TRADarrr, IOTA), Gemma Shirley (keyboard and vocals - TRADarrr) and the rhythm
section of bassist Mat Davies and drummer Mark Stevens from folk-rock legends
Little Johnny England to form The Sandy Denny Project. Sandy Denny’s remarkable
writing is approached not as a tribute band, slavishly copying the records, but
as a tribute in its best sense - an interpretation of Sandy's wonderful work.
Details
www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.
tbc
Friday 19 December 2025 -
Jim Causley & Miranda Sykes - St Paul's
Church, Church Street, Starcross EX6 8QB
details tba Christmas show
NEW
Saturday 27
December 2025 - Twixt Christmas and
New Year
Céilidh with
The Offshoot Band -
South Brent Village Hall, Station Approach TQ10 9AQ (map)
details tba The annual ‘Twixt and Between’ ceilidh with The Offshoot Band (from
‘Spinach for Norman’).
http://southbrentfolk.org.uk.
https://www.facebook.com/SouthBrentFolk.
NEW Thursday 19
February 2026 - Fishermans Friends - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2
5EZ
Details
www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay.
NEW Wednesday 19
March 2026 - Levellers Collective - Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2
5EZ
Following a summer of electrifying shows later this year, including their annual
headline performance at Beautiful Days Festival in August, revered British band
the Levellers will return with their much-loved acoustic Collective in spring
2025. Details
www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay.
NEW Tues-Sun 4-9
7.45pm (&Sat 2.30pm; Sun 4pm) August 2026 - Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary
- Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
The global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance returns to the UK in 2026 to
celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone
event promises to be a grand celebration of the production’s legacy, captivating
over 60 million fans in 60 countries since its debut in 1996. Details
www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay. Tickets from about £20!
(as at 27/1/25)
tbc Saturday 28
November 2026 -
Jim Causley & Miranda Sykes - Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres
EX5 5BW (5BU?)
details tba Yes! 2026
John Culf
johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk
www.harbertondevon.co.uk
www.harbertonfolk.co.uk
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