Both Peter Knight and John Spiers have made long lasting and significant contributions to the English folk scene via their work with Steeleye Span and Bellowhead respectively, and each in their own way has changed the perception of what traditional music can be, introducing it to much wider audiences. As members of the Gigspanner Big Band, they have...
After a highly successful solo concert in January 2024, Calstock Arts is delighted to welcome back the virtuosa violinist, Philippa Mo. Between January and November 2025, Philippa will be playing a series of concerts ‘SUITE FANTASIA CAPRICE’ in which the music of Johann Sebastian Bach will be highlighted, tracing his progression as a composer from...
Calstock Arts is delighted to welcome back the ever popular Levowan Chamber Choir to perform their Christmas concert. Founded in 2015 and brought together to celebrate in the collective joy of making music, Levowan Chamber Choir has now become well-established in the South West. The ensemble performs several concerts each year at venues across Devon...
Apologies but Annown have had to cancel this gig but we hope to have them back in 2026! Acclaimed Cornish folkabilly duo Annown have won plaudits from the likes of Tom Robinson, (BBC Radio 6), Blues and Folk Radio, Rewind Radio, The Cornwall Folk Festival, (where they have played 5 times), the Fatea showcase and...
The Rubber Band is a lively, energetic, quirky band performing a heart-warming mix of funked-up traditional local music, interspersed with sing a long jazziness - the musicians are very flexible. We invite you to come and join in the fun.
Candlelight - the title of this year's Christmas Concert at Calstock Arts, brought to you by Calstock Singers. You don't have to leave the village to enjoy an afternoon of festive songs, some you will know well and others which may be new to you. Please keep the afternoon of Sunday 14th of December free...
"It's a Jazzy Christmas!" After a gap year, Marianne and Peter return with their relaxing rendering of well known Christmas and Jazz standards. Take time out from the Christmas rush to chill and chat. Tea/coffee/cake available & bar. Free entry, donations invited for Calstock Arts.
Hedera Hedera is a chamber folk project from Bristol featuring Lulu Austin (violin), Maisie Brett (Hardanger), Tamsin Elliott (accordion, harp), Beth Roberts (double bass, violin) and Isis Wolf-Light (clarinets). They perform original and traditional pieces inspired by music from England, Scotland, France, Bali, Georgia, Bulgaria, Ethiopia and beyond, translated through a prism of experimental minimalism...
Experience a great night of ‘songs from the sea’ and a few from the land. Based within sight of Calstock, but on the other side of the Tamar, the Tavy Tars come from Bere Ferrers and Tavistock and named after the river that links them. They have been a 'crew' for around 23 years, and...
Highly acclaimed, local musician, Alison Smith (www.alisonsmithguitar.com) has been described as one of the most exciting and lyrical guitarists to emerge in recent years. Delighting audiences with her fluid technique and expressive playing, she will be performing an exciting and varied programme, including works by Giuliani, Bach, Mertz, Ryan, Lovelady and Garcia. Here is a...
''This exciting quartet by Bristol-based saxophonist and composer Alex Merritt brings together four distinctive improvisers, and voices on their respective instruments, to interpret original material of Alex’s that draws inspiration from both classical composers such as Maurice Ravel, Olivier Messiaen and Henri Dutilleux as well as a host of contemporary jazz influences. The band will...
Liza & Joe return to the Old Chapel with the first night of their new show - Hooray for Hollywood! Some of the best loved songs of our movie-musical lives. The Wizard of Oz to Wicked, West Side Story to La La Land-and many many more. The Hollywood musical feels like it’s been with us...