Robin Nolan For The Love Of George - Biography Legendary in the world of Gypsy Jazz, Robin Nolan is known as one of the most respected guitarists since Django Reinhardt. He's headlined every major Django Fest across the globe taking in multiple awards and a loyal following of guitar lovers. He's graced the stages of...
Connolly Hayes – the electrifying UK Blues Awards 2025 nominees for UK Band of the Year and Album of the Year – are turning heads internationally with their unforgettable fusion of blues, rock, and soul. This powerhouse group features five long-time friends Jess Hayes, Frankie Connolly, Beau Barnard, Joe Mac, and Andy Wilder. Their debut...
Holly Clarke, a singer who draws from the old ballads and stories, conjures a performance that immediately captivates any listener. As a performer, Holly transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersing them in the narratives that have shaped humanities experience through time. From songs of the supernatural and folklore, to the tales of...
Isla Croll Quartet featuring Nils Kavanagh (BBC Young Jazz Musician Finalist 2024., Young Irish Jazz Musician 2022), Sam Green and Benedict Stephens Isla Croll has been quietly rising upwards in the British jazz scene for a number of years now. Though still young, her soulful voice and visceral delivery of American Songbook classics have earned...
The fourth concert in the Festival of World Music is a celebration of the sounds of the Middle East. We welcome the Bristol-based duo Eastern Strings of Daphna Sadeh-Neu (double bass) and Knud Stüwe (oud) for their first performance at the Old Chapel. Their instrumental music is distinctive and exquisite, drawing together a tapestry of...
Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon’s. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned global acclaim and countless awards, including the Meteor Award for Best Irish Female and four BBC Folk Awards. For close to 30 years, she has occupied a singular space in folk music. Her voice—deceptively delicate yet emotionally...
Nos Lowen is a style of Cornish social dancing with its roots firmly in traditional Celtic music. Nos Lowen is Cornish for "Happy Night" Why not join us at Calstock Arts in welcoming the Kelliwik Golowi Band and get ready for an unforgettable night of music and dance with a proper Cornish knees up, full...
Even if you've never heard of American jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz it's very possible you've heard his music before - it's been featured on hundreds of TV shows around the globe. He's released thirteen recordings of his unique brand of funky jazz that fuses virtuoso musicianship with expert songwriting. Joining B.D. will be James Rosocha...
David Mitchell describes his guitar playing as “Folk-Classical fingerstyle”, combining these genres to create a beautiful and unique take on some well known pieces and traditional folk tunes as well as performing his own original compositions. Alongside performing solo, David enjoys collaborations, depping in with other bands and musicians near and far as well as...
We welcome back, local favourites, the Levowan Chamber Choir for their summer concert. The programme of music is an eclectic mix of classical, contemporary and popular songs. From Henry Purcell's ‘Hear My Prayer’ to Eric Whitacre's ‘Sing Gently’, and Ēriks Ešenvalds' ‘Stars’ to Sting's ‘Fields of Gold’, there really is something for everyone. The choir...
“I was utterly blown away… an absolute emotional rollercoaster..magical” Amy “In all my years I have never cried at a gig. I was crying on the first song” Martin Songwriter Mae Karthauser is lending her voice to a breathtaking new live performance: a heart wrenching tribute to Joni Mitchell’s seminal album Blue. Mae will be...
THE TERRAPLANES BLUES BAND UK Blues Award winners. The Terraplanes are a hard hitting, soulful British Rhythm & Blues band, playing authentic 50’s & 60’s inspired blues & R’n’B “Hard hitting, stomping, in your face rhythm & blues! The Terraplanes have a real swagger…a natural chemistry and feel for the blues genre” – Colin...