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SUMMARY:30 May: Robin Nolan - For the Love of George
DESCRIPTION:Robin Nolan For The Love Of George – Biography  \nLegendary 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.  \nHe’s graced the stages of Montreux\, North Sea Jazz\, the Royal Albert Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. George Harrison called him a favourite\, Bill Wyman had him in his band\, and Hank Marvin has frequently joined him live on stage.  \nHis 2025 critically acclaimed release “For The Love Of George” (Dark Horse / BMG)  is a collection of George Harrison and Beatles songs reinterpreted in Robin’s unique way.  \nA real magic can be heard on the recording helped by the fact Robin uses some of George’s most iconic guitars on the album recorded at Harrison’s studio in Friar Park.   \nRobin’s 2025 live show brings all of this together\, if you love The Beatles\, Harrison\, Reinhardt or Nolan\, you don’t want to miss this show.  \nWith George Harrison\, Hank Marvin and Bill Wyman as his fans\, Willie Nelson said it best “You play a mighty fine guitar Robin Nolan”. \nQUOTES: \nGeorge Harrison “In these days of Cacophony it’s great to hear some proper music!” \nBill Wyman “Robin Nolan is so amazingly good!” \nVintage Guitar “Robin is an exceptional improviser… If you like gypsy jazz and you haven’t heard The Robin Nolan Trio\, you should.”
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/30-may-robin-nolan-for-the-love-of-george/
CATEGORIES:Guitar,Jazz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
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SUMMARY:June 5th: Connolly Hayes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTheir debut album\, ‘Remember Me’\, released in the summer of 2024\, was an instant hit\, earning Pick of the Month honours from the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association. Just months later\, they followed up with ‘Live at Echo Zoo Studios’\, an EP that’s already capturing attention. But the best is yet to come – the band is currently hard at work on their highly anticipated second album\, set for release in 2026. \nWith two of the most soulful voices in the business\, virtuoso guitar and keys\, and a rhythm section that grooves harder than anyone else\, Connolly Hayes are building a reputation for unforgettable live performances. If you haven’t caught them yet\, now’s the time – trust us\, you won’t want to miss this ride! \n \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/june-5th-connolly-hayes-band/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260530T231557
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SUMMARY:6 June: Holly Clarke
DESCRIPTION:Holly Clarke\, a singer who draws from the old ballads and stories\, conjures a performance that immediately captivates any listener. \nAs 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 love and loss\, Holly Clarke sings with an infectious energy and passion for traditional song. \nRising in popularity among folk audiences and performing with the likes of Nancy Kerr and James Fagan\, Daoiri Farrell and Queer Folk\, Holly Clarke has made a name for herself as a powerful singer and accomplished guitar player. Performing at festivals and venues such as The Glasshouse International Centre For Music\, Sidmouth Folk Festival\, Bromyard Folk Festival\, Tiree Music Festival\, The Fire Station Sunderland and many\, many more. \nAlongside Holly’s affinity for traditional ballads\, she is a strong composer in her own right\, with her tune compositions being performed by Norwegian Hardanger Fiddle legend Annbjørg Lien and Shetland’s very own Catriona Macdonald. Outside of performing\, between 2019 to 2020 Holly was The Glasshouse International Centre for music’s Artist in Residence specialising in Traditional Folk Song and Ballads. \nAs well as performing solo\, Holly has a duo with George Sansome (Granny’s Attic)\, The powerhouse band RE:VULVA (Amy Thatcher\, Janice Burns\, Cathy Geldard) and also gigs with the trio ‘Holly and the Reivers’\, featuring Newcastle based musicians Bertie Armstrong (Banjo and Voice) and Merle Harbron (Fiddle and Voice)\, with whom she supported the legendary Billy Bragg at Folk on the Tyne Festival. \nHolly is an artist not to be missed\, who brings the best of traditional song and contemporary composition into every performance.QUOTES \n“Man\, she can sing.”\nMartin Carthy \n“Holly is the possessor of a seemingly effortless and transporting folk voice which is perfectly suited to her broad and deeply thought-out repertoire\, and is an enviably confident and skilled instrumentalist.”\nNancy Kerr \n“Holly Clarke has a captivating voice\, sweet and sure\, it draws you in until you’ve got no option but surrender. She absolutely blew me away – I genuinely can’t remember the last time I was this impressed with a new artist.”\nCat McGill\, Live to your Living Room \n“Holly is a rising star in the folk firmament.”\nJames Fagan \n“The powerful voice of Holly Clarke breaks through like an inveiigling siren\, holding your attention and never letting go.”\nRnR Magazine \nLINKS \nhollyclarkemusic.com \nfacebook.com/hollyclarkesolo  \ninstagram.com/hollyclarkemusic \nx.com/hollyclarkemus \nyoutube.com/@hollyclarkemusic\ntiktok.com/@holly_clarke_folk
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/6th-june-holly-clarke/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20260530T231557
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SUMMARY:12 June: Isla Croll
DESCRIPTION:Isla Croll Quartet featuring Nils Kavanagh (BBC Young Jazz Musician\nFinalist 2024.\, Young Irish Jazz Musician 2022)\, Sam Green and Benedict\nStephens\nIsla Croll has been quietly rising upwards in the British jazz scene for a\nnumber of years now. Though still young\, her soulful voice and visceral\ndelivery of American Songbook classics have earned her a reputation amongst\npeers and critics alike for heartfelt connection and virtuosic performance.\nShe’s recently featured with the Sam Every Big Band in Pizza Express Soho\,\nand the Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama Big Band in the Dora\nStoutzker Hall with Dennis Rollins.\nShe’ll be performing alongside her critically acclaimed trio\, featuring\nNils Kavanagh on Piano (BBC Young Jazz Musician Finalist)\, Sam Green on\nDrums (Tom Ollendorff\, Paula Gardiner\, Huw Warren…)\, and Benedict\nStephens\, one of the most in demand double bassists in Wales.\nWith strong influences of Sarah Vaughan\, Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James\,\nit’ll be a night of storytelling and Swing. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/12-june-isla-croll/
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260530T231557
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SUMMARY:13 June: Eastern Strings - The fourth & last of our festival of Four World Music Concerts
DESCRIPTION: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 musical culture from across the Middle East and their performances combine world music energy with classical precision and characterful improvisations. They will be joined by special guest\, Özcan Ateş\, vocalist and master of the ear-catching traditional bağlama\, a seven-stringed\, long-necked lute central to Turkish and Kurdish folk traditions. His playing is intense and musically enriching and his vocals are lyrical\, emotional and poignant. The trio’s performances of an eclectic mix of Kurdish\, Turkish\, Ladino and Middle Eastern traditional songs and music have been described as visceral\, evocative and full of surprise. Immerse yourself in these sumptuous worldly musical delights expertly plucked and sung by the ensemble in this\, the finale of Calstock Arts’ journey around ‘Our Music Planet’. \nHave a listen: https://youtu.be/2wY87UTTQGo?si=9jE7EwltDVCOefSt \nMiddle Eastern music refers to the music of the various countries and cultures in the Middle East region\, including countries such as Egypt\, Turkey\, Iran\, Lebanon\, amongst many others. It is a diverse and rich musical tradition that has been influenced by various cultures and civilisations throughout history. The music is known for its unique scales\, rhythms\, and instruments. One of its most distinctive features is the use of maqamat (‘ascents’)\, melodic modes or scales that are used as the basis for composition and improvisation. Middle Eastern music has evolved over time and has become globally more accessible via digital platforms\, but despite external influences it continues to be a vibrant and dynamic musical tradition that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region. \n  \nDaphna Sadeh-Neu is an acclaimed double bassist\, composer and artistic director. She has released 5 albums on major UK and US labels and has received commissions to compose for both small ensembles and full orchestra in a style that crosses genres including world music\, Baroque and jazz. Daphna has performed internationally in Europe\, Asia and the USA\, and her music and playing has featured on BBC Radio 3\, and in Songlines and Strad magazines. She also teaches double bass and gives workshops at Bristol University\, SOAS University of London and Cambridge University. \nKnud Stüwe is a musician\, composer and arranger and is fast establishing himself as a unique and brilliant voice on the oud. He draws inspiration from a wide range of influences such as Middle Eastern music\, Jazz\, Tango and the Classical repertoire. Recent projects include ‘Sounds of Sudan’ a collaboration between the oud duo Nabra and the Ligeti String quartet and a WNO songwriting project with refugees. He is also the musical director of the Bristol Mandolin and Guitar ensemble\, an enthusiastic amateur plucked string orchestra.  \nÖzcan Ateş was born in Istanbul and started playing the bağlama at a young age. While his musical journey began in Turkey\, he has become more active since settling in Bristol. He is a rare master of the bağlama\, performing traditional Turkish and Kurdish folk songs as well as his own compositions across the UK. Music is his way of expressing emotions\, telling stories\, and preserving culture. He believes in its power to connect people and strives to blend tradition with modern influences. He is a unique voice in the UK’s world music landscape. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/13-june-eastern-strings/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Other,World Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260530T231557
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SUMMARY:20 June: Cara Dillon
DESCRIPTION: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 devastating—evokes something timeless and elemental.\n\nCentral to her remarkable career is her husband and collaborator\, Sam Lakeman\, whose role as composer\, producer\, and performer has been pivotal in shaping Dillon’s sound. Their intimate live shows feature acoustic sets drawn from her extensive discography. Classics like “Black Is the Colour” and “The Parting Glass” appear alongside new material from ‘Coming Home’\, her landmark 2024 release\, which seamlessly weaves spoken word and song in a profound meditation on identity and emotion.\n\nFrom her early days in Óige and De Dannan\, through the major-label corridors of Warners and Rough Trade\, her music has travelled far beyond folk’s usual borders and continues to defy boundaries—from chart-topping remixes\, Disney soundtracks\, to the hit TV series Derry Girls. As Mojo magazine once wrote\, Dillon possesses “quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice.” With ‘Coming Home’\, she affirms that legacy—not simply as a singer\, but as a storyteller of rare emotional depth; her voice\, as always\, lingers long after the last note fades.
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/20-june-cara-dillon/
CATEGORIES:Folk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260530T231557
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SUMMARY:3 July:  Nos Lowen - Gallery Bar Special with the Kelliwik Golowi Band
DESCRIPTION:Nos Lowen is a style of Cornish social dancing with its roots firmly in traditional Celtic music. \nNos Lowen is Cornish for “Happy Night” \nWhy 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 of energy\, laughter and community spirit. \nThis event is a Gallery Bar Special with a bucket collection\, all proceeds to  Callington Youth Project Group. \nTickets free from We Got Tickets\,  see link below (limited numbers)
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/25-april-nos-lowen-gallery-bar-special/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Music,Other
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260530T231557
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SUMMARY:4 July: B D Lenz
DESCRIPTION: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 (bass) and Joe Falcey (drums). Together\, this trio will keep you surprised with their eclectic mix of jazz standards\, original jams\, and pop classics
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/july-4-b-d-lenz/
CATEGORIES:Guitar,Jazz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260530T231557
CREATED:20260513T215053Z
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SUMMARY:11 July: David Mitchell
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlongside performing solo\, David enjoys collaborations\, depping in with other bands and musicians near and far as well as his fiddle and guitar duo ‘Mitchell & Kirby’. For ceilidhs\, he leads the ‘Barn Owls Ceilidh Band’ and gigs regularly with the “Monkey See Monkey Do Ceilidh Band”. \nIn addition to being a talented musician\, David trained as a luthier at Newark and Sherwood College and uses a Classical Guitar that he crafted himself. He also plays other stringed instruments as well as whistles and recorders. \nDavid has enjoyed performing solo guitar at a range of lovely venues including Downend Folk & Roots\, Banbury Folk Club\, The Amadeus\, Wessex Acoustic Folk Club\, Fivehead Folk & Acoustic Music Night\, VegFest Bristol\, Broadstairs Folk Week as well as many other public and private events. \nDavid’s debut solo album\, Contours\, released on the 18th of October 2024 has been described as “tremendous” by Alan Ritson of Fine Folk (LCR FM)\, “A bit of a cracker!” by Mike Norris of Classic Folk (the EFDSS radio show) and “excellent” by Robert Ford of The Folk & Roots Show (Abbey FM). \nWebsite: https://www.davidmitchellmusician.com  \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmitchellmusician  \nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmitchellmusician  \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmitchellguitar/  \nQuotes about David Mitchell. \n“A virtuoso on the classical guitar” … “an incredible talent” … “Supremely technical and wonderfully fluid\, he plays traditional folk tunes and classical pieces with equal ease. Beautiful stuff.” – Downend Folk & Roots \n“What a fine musician.” – James Fagan \n“I wish I could play the guitar like that!” – Ralph McTell \n“A wonderful performance of instrumental music”… “David delighted us with a wide range of folk tunes.” – Laurie Burn\, Fivehead Folk & Acoustic Music Night \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/11-july-david-mitchell/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260530T231557
CREATED:20260414T124044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T124044Z
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SUMMARY:July 17 Levowan Chamber Choir
DESCRIPTION: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 are also proud to be premiering ‘Ave Verum’ by their own baritone and resident composer Hugh Walkington. Among the set will be a choral arrangement of the beautiful and poignant ‘Homeward Bound’ by Marta Keen\, the solo version of which (sung by Sir Bryn Terfel) reached Classic FM’s Hall of Fame for the first time this year.  \nFounded in 2015 and brought together to celebrate the collective joy of making music\, Levowan Chamber Choir (www.levowan.com) has now become well-established in the South West. The ensemble performs several concerts each year at venues across Devon and Cornwall\, captivating audiences with its signature sound. Passionately driven to maintain high standards of performance and musicianship\, the choir works on tonal richness and choral blend as well as musical expression and artistic delivery. The singers all have a strong musical background and bring a broad range of experience and versatility. Levowan presents an extensive repertoire\, comprising sacred and secular choral works from the fields of both classical and contemporary music\, and has been honoured to premiere several pieces.  \nDirector of Music and accompanist Mark Smith studied piano and organ at Trinity College of Music\, London and worked as an accompanist in London and the South East before moving to Cornwall in 2011. He now works as an accompanist in the West Devon/East Cornwall area and also as a freelance gardener. When not sat at a piano in front of a choir or up to his elbows in brambles\, Mark enjoys growing organic veggies\, foraging\, reading\, walking and\, of course … playing the piano. \nProgramme Details \nDrake’s Drum (Andrew Wilson)\nI Love My Love (Gustav Holst)\nHear My Prayer (Henry Purcell)\nWild Mountain Thyme (arr. Benjamin David Knoedler)\nStars (Ēriks Ešenvalds)\nCantate Domino (Mark Hayes)\nPro Alios Curantibus (Howard Goodall)\nAve Verum (Hugh Walkington)\nA Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (arr. Kirby Shaw)\nSally Gardens (John Rutter) \nFields of Gold (Sting\, arr. Roger Emerson)\nSing Gently (Eric Whitacre)\nAve Maria (Javier Busto)\nHomeward Bound (Marta Keen\, arr. Jay Althouse)
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/july-17-levowan-chamber-choir/
CATEGORIES:Choir,Classical,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260530T231557
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SUMMARY:23 July Blue - Joni Mitchell Sung by Mae Karthauser
DESCRIPTION:“I was utterly blown away… an absolute emotional rollercoaster..magical” Amy \n“In all my years I have never cried at a gig. I was crying on the first song” Martin \nSongwriter Mae Karthauser is lending her voice to a breathtaking new live performance: a heart wrenching tribute to Joni Mitchell’s seminal album Blue. \nMae will be performing the entire Blue album\, plus nine other Joni favourites from her early songwriting era. \nMae\, who has performed at Glastonbury Festival\, on prime-time BBC1 and on BBC Radio 3 and Radio 6\, identified Joni Mitchell as the first and most influential songwriter she discovered as a teenager\, and was called to delve into recreating the album as a live performance when approached by friend and guitarist Rowland O’Connor at the end of a gig back in 2025. “Who’s album would you most like to recreate?” he asked. Unprompted\, they both came up with the same answer. \n“Joni Mitchell’s songs feel like dreams\, like journeys off somewhere deep and familiar” says Mae. “It’s great to go beyond memorising and really into the magic\, the poetry and the stunning emotional landscapes Joni is able to conjure with her songwriting” \nBreathing new life into the 1971 classic\, Mae’s silken and athletic vocals soar nimbly over Joni’s melodies\, and paired with her expressive piano playing she brings a raw and living presence to these timeless songs. Mae is joined by regular collaborators Rowland O’Connor on guitar\, bass and Appalacian dulcimer\, Ric Byer on drums and Tess Broach on backing vocals. \n<https://youtu.be/d5ZfcJB2_mQ>
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/23-july-blue-joni-mitchell-sung-by-mae-karthauser/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260530T231557
CREATED:20260507T144807Z
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SUMMARY:September 12 The Terraplanes Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:  \nTHE TERRAPLANES BLUES BAND \n​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 \n“Hard hitting\, stomping\, in your face rhythm & blues! The Terraplanes have a real swagger…a natural chemistry and feel for the blues genre” \n– Colin Campbell\, Blues Matters Magazine \nHailing from Bristol\, UK\, The Terraplanes are an authentic Rhythm & Blues Band\, with a sound echoing the 1960’s British R’n’B invasion with a heavy dose of Delta Country Blues.  \n​The Terraplanes formed in 2013 when singer Nick Scrase met Eduardo Allen in Bristol\, the relationship between the two founding members is the driving force of the band. \nScrase’ authentic vocal tones and slick guitar plus the harmonica skills and hi energy stage perfomances from Eduardo Allen make for an electric live show. They are ably supported by the rhythm section of Karl Anthony (drums) & Craig Shaw (Bass). \n​The Terraplanes have been a breath of fresh air on the British blues scene since the release of their debut E.P Midnight Train in 2020 and their first full studio album Stepping Stones in 2022\, \nIn 2023 The Terraplanes were nominated for Emerging Act Of The Year at The UK Blues Awards  \nAn award they eventually won which was a hugely proud moment for an independent band with no label or management.  \nThe band then appeared at The UK Blues Challenge\, selected as one of five of the best UK blues bands. \nThese achievements allowed the band to appear at some of the UK’s premier blues clubs and festivals including Upton Blues Festival\, Callander Jazz & Blues Festival\, Scotland and an incredible headline show at London’s iconic 100 club. Shows at other legendary venues such as EEL PIE Club and The Crawdaddy Club\, Richmond are already scheduled for 2026. \n​Having released a live album in November 2024 which hit #4 in the UK IBBA Blues Chart. This made the band a 3 time top 5 UK IBBA artist which is a great achievement for an independent band. \nThe Terraplanes are now busy writing songs for a new album\, the band are very excited to get out on the road to try out this fantastic new material on some blues loving festival crowds. \n​The Terraplanes have been shortlisted as one of the top 20 UK blues bands for the fourth year in a row ahead of the 2026 UK Blues Awards. \n \n​
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/september-12-the-terraplanes-blues-band/
CATEGORIES:Blues
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260530T231557
CREATED:20260326T101046Z
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SUMMARY:18 September Cole Stacey
DESCRIPTION:Cole Stacey is a visceral and lyrical songwriter\, singer and musician whose versatility as a performer has taken him from The Royal Albert Hall to a 14th century castle in Gdansk. \nFrom Manchester Central Library to The Westfalenhalle Arena\, from festivals in Johannesburg to live sessions on BBC Radio 5 Live. \nWith more than a decade-long association with Midge Ure and India Electric Company he has roamed the highest echelons of British folk through to 80s synth pop. \n“He is incredible”\n– Times Radio \nOften using unique places as part of his creative framework\, Cole records and performs in remarkable spaces\, from medieval jailhouses and Victorian clay factories  treating buildings as collaborators rather than backdrops. His music grounds listeners in timeless sound and emotion\, inviting reflection\, connection\, and a sense of continuity with what endures. \n“Breathtaking\, that incredible voice” – TradFolk \nHis first solo offerings\, including an acoustic re-imagining of Fade To Grey\, catapulted him to the Top 10 in the UK Charts and to numerous sold-out shows in unique locations.  Hailing from a small Devonshire village that is tricky to pronounce\, Cole’s extraordinarily broad musical horizons continue to expand\, but his work is firmly rooted in exploring shared human experience – how words\, stories and songs resonate across time. \nWebsite www.colestacey.net \nFacebook https://www.facebook.com/ThisColeStacey/\nInstagram https://www.instagram.com/thiscolestacey \nX https://x.com/thiscolestacey\nYou Tube https://www.youtube.com/colestacey\nSpotify https://spoti.fi/3xzEY5a\nTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thecolestacey\nEmail: contact@colestacey.net \nWatch/Listen: Cole Stacey – Quiet Is Louder (official video)\nWatch/Listen: Cole Stacey (feat. Midge Ure) – Fade To Grey \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/18-september-cole-stacey/
CATEGORIES:Folk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260530T231557
CREATED:20260521T180948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T180948Z
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SUMMARY:26 September Gallery Bar Special - Annown
DESCRIPTION: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 many more festivals and radio stations. They have racked up literally hundreds of radio plays across the country\, including daily plays on Wreckers Radio. \nSongs from their five original albums are being covered by The Countrymen\, The Red River Singers\, and Valley Voices\, to name but three. These style raiders incorporate Celtic folk\, 50s rock’n’roll\, rockabilly and delta blues into a lively set guaranteed to get feet tapping. \nTo listen\, go to www.annown.co.uk or https://annown.bandcamp.com/ 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/26-september-gallery-bar-special-annown/
CATEGORIES:Folk
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SUMMARY:October 9 Dale Storr - The Sounds of New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:“A very\, very fine piano player indeed” – Paul Jones\, BBC Radio 2 \n“Dale is the best New Orleans player I’ve ever heard” –Richard Hawley \nDescribed by Jazz Journal magazine as the ‘piano man’s piano man…’ and ‘a\nnational treasure’\, Dale Storr’s musical journey has now brought him\nrecognition as one of the UK’s leading exponents of New Orleans piano. \nImmersed in the styles of heroes like Dr John\, James Booker\, Professor\nLonghair\, Allen Toussaint\, Fats Domino and Huey ‘Piano’Smith\, he\nestablished himself in his early career as a highly sought after pianist\nbacking many top blues stars from the UK and America.  But keen to follow\nhis true passion\, Dale went solo in 2008 with his now acclaimed ‘Sounds of\nNew Orleans’ show and has not looked back since. \nIn 2023 he opened the Buxton International Jazz Festival\, his music has\nbeen played on BBC Radio 2 (Cerys Matthews\, Paul Jones)\, BBC Radio 6 (Cerys\nMatthews) and BBC Radio 3 (Jazz Record Requests) and he has released three\nsolo albums in the last decade. \nDale’s latest show is a celebration of the music of New Orleans piano\nlegends Dr John and James Carroll Booker\, two of Dales biggest musical\ninfluences. \nIncorporating piano mastery and mesmerising storytelling\, he draws in the\naudience with the rich history behind the music and the\ncaptivating\,sometimes risqué stories of his much-loved piano heroes. \n“Incredible…Never seen anybody play like that…only James Booker”–British\nBlues legend Victor Brox \n“If there is a better New Orleans-style pianist in the UK than the\noutrageously talented Dale Storr\, please point me in his or her direction\nbecause he or she must be very\, very special”-Blues in Britain magazine‘ \n“Storr’s music is authentic barrel house  pianism and singing\, and should\nbe on the playlist of all broad minded jazz lovers” Jazz Journal magazine
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/october-9-dale-storr-the-sounds-of-new-orleans/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:11 October: Lantivet Duo
DESCRIPTION:The Lantivet Duo is Cornish violinist Anna Brigham and Scottish pianist Brendan Musk. They bring a fresh\, contemporary approach to the violin and piano duo\, combining excellence in performing traditional repertoire with writing their own music. At the heart of their collaboration is the desire to explore. Their roots in classical\, folk\, jazz\, pop and funk music combined with boundless creativity have earned them critical acclaim\, with Classic FM hailing them as “one of the best things to see.” Together\, they captivate audiences with a spellbinding blend of traditional and original pieces. \nTheir exceptional programming is completely unique and has been described as “genuinely original and exploratory”. The duo take a concept or a classical work and explode it outwards\, exploring deep into what inspired the composer and using it as inspiration for their own music. Contemporary folk traditions\, family life\, environment\, personal obsessions – there are so many influences in any composer’s work. Using this as a jumping off point\, the duo write their own music and arrange traditional folk tunes\, which when paired with the classical work\, reflects back to create a deeper\, richer experience of the piece. \nIndividually\, Anna and Brendan have thriving freelance careers. They perform with world-class orchestras\, chamber groups\, and artists such as the Philharmonia\, Dunedin Consort\, and Bjork\, have headlined at prestigious festivals\, and appeared at venues like the Royal Albert Hall\, the Wigmore Hall\, and Ronnie Scotts. As a duo\, they have delighted audiences throughout the UK and performed for the Spanish Embassy. Outside of the concert hall\, they are particularly proud of their Summer Garden Concert Series\, now in its fourth year\, which brings music to intimate and unique settings. They are very excited to have released their debut album in 2025. \nHere is a taster: https://youtu.be/vT53Fjap7h4
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/11-october-lantivet-duo/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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SUMMARY:17 October: Tarren
DESCRIPTION:Tarren is an ambassador for New-Folk; music that is fresh and dynamic\, rooted in the English tradition. Original and traditional material is expertly arranged by this trio of musicians\, who are creating music that moves and excites people. By incorporating modular hooks and minimalist forms\, Tarren is leading folk music to a new place\, while keeping the pulse of traditional dance at its heart. \nTarren is made up of Bristol-based artists Sid Goldsmith (Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith\, Awake Arise)\, Alex Garden (The Drystones\, Harriet Riley & Alex Garden) and Danny Pedler (Pedler // Russell). They combine cittern and concertina\, fiddle\, and accordion to create their music. \nTarren’s debut album REVEL was released in 2022 to high acclaim and was compared with the work of Faustus and Lau’s legendary debut album Lightweights and Gentlemen. \n“Just the kind of band we need on the Folk circuit today. Brilliant!” – FRUK \n“A Mini Folk Supergroup” – Tradfolk
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/17-october-tarren/
CATEGORIES:Folk
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SUMMARY:October 24 -  Oli Mississippi MacDonald & Band
DESCRIPTION:UK Blues Hall Of Famer\, 4x UK Blues Award Winner\, #1 recording artist\, radio presenter\, Take Me To The River All Star \nAbout Mississippi MacDonald \nOli “Mississippi” MacDonald  (Mac) is a Soul-Blues singer/songwriter/guitarist from London\, England. In 2024\, he won 2 UK Blues Federation Awards – Traditional Blues Artist Of The Year and Acoustic Blues Act Of The Year. In 2025 and 2026\, he won the Best Acoustic Act for the second and third times and was inducted into the UK Blues Hall Of Fame. \nSince his signing to APM Records in 2021\, he has appeared on BBC Radio 2’s Blues Show with Cerys Matthews\, showcased on Beale Street and appeared on the legendary King Biscuit Time (Helena AK). He has recorded with established US artists Vaneese Thomas (Rufus Thomas)\, Benny Turner (Freddie King\, Mighty Joe Young)\, and the Reverend Shawn Amos. Most recently\, he has recorded with Hi Rhythm (Al Green\, Ann Peebles\, Otis Clay) in Memphis at Royal Studios\, with Grammy Award winning producer Boo Mitchell. \nIn May 2024\, Mississippi joined the Take Me To The River All Stars along with William Bell (Stax)\, Hi Rhythm\, Jools Holland and Eric Gales both for an upcoming feature film\, and headlining Red Rooster Festival. Later that summer\, Mississippi headlined the Glastonbury Lovefields Stage. \nIn 2025\, he appeared at Jazzfest New Orleans with the Take Me To The River All Star Revue\, with Cyril\, Ian and Ivan Neville\, Joanne Shaw Taylor\, Lina Beach and Taj Mahal. In July ‘25 he was part of the Take Me To The River Memphis Soul Revue at London’s Barbican Theatre\, with Hi Rhythm and Carla Thomas. \nMississippi’s first record for APM\, “Do Right\, Say Right” was named in the top 10 Blues Albums of 2022 by Mojo Magazine. Touring his second album for APM Records\, Heavy State Loving Blues\, he was appraised by Blues In Britain Magazine as “one of finest modern bluesmen in the U.K. and on this release he’s excelled in all areas.” \nHis second APM album “Heavy State Loving Blues” charted for multiple weeks at the top of the RMR Global Blues Report\, second only to Buddy Guy\, was in the Living Blues (US) top 25 charts for January and February ’23 and received major international airplay\, including Sirius XM BB King’s Bluesville in the US. In the UK\, the record was #1 in the IBBA Blues Charts for 2 months running – a feat that hadn’t been achieved by any artist (UK or International) for many years. \nMississippi’s new album\, I Got What You Need\, was released on 25th October 2024\, and hit number 1 on the RMR Global Soul Blues Chart within one week. IGWYN was the IBBA #1 album of November 2024 (#2 in the prior month). The record has had extensive international airplay\, and in the UK\, including Cerys Matthews’ BBC Radio 2 Show. \nIn April 2025\, Mac joined Maritimeradio.co.uk in London\, presenting the weekly Oli Mac Show\, an hour of the greatest soul\, blues\, gospel and more. \nOn July 4th\, Mac released “Oli Mac Presents – Mississippi MacDonald\, Slim Pickin’\, which topped the 2025 RMR Global Acoustic Blues Charts. Living Blues Magazine said  “The London native singer / guitarist has a bone-deep feel for blues\, and he is at his emotionally engaging best throughout these ten trio tracks”. \n  \n“He just has it\, he gets it\, the sound\, the feeling\, the legacy is wrapped up in him and his playing” MISS CARLA THOMAS \nBlues Matters Magazine said Mississippi is “a UK Blues-Soul Master who consistently turns out top quality music with an eye and ear steeped in Memphis Soul” \n“Mississippi MacDonald represents the next generation of great guitarists who hail from the UK…wholly authentic\, he’s earned the right to claim the name” Living Blues\, USA \n“He has a rich full voice and plays some stunning guitar\, but most of all his heart and soul are filled with the blues as it should be played” Blues In Britain \n“Contemporary British bluesman Mississippi MacDonald proves he’s as legit as they come on his hard-charging new record HSLB…a compelling\, engaging artist who is going to make a lot of new friends with this record. Make sure you’re one of them” Rock and Blues Muse \n“Hell Yeah!….fabulous\, very Albert King circa his Stax days and in my world\, it doesnt get much better than that”\, Blues Matters! \n“Superior soul-blues singing and songwriting” Mojo\, Issue 345 \n“Mississippi MacDonald has very capably demonstrated that he is a next generation blues man carrying on the soul blues traditions of his predecessors.” Blues Blast Magazine (US) \n“Born in London\, “Mississippi” MacDonald may have been emersed in Brit pop as a child\, but he’s one of the deepest\, true-blue and soulful artists in Europe today. A two-time UK Blues Award winner\, he absolutely shines\, delivering stinging single-note runs on a six-string while delivering vocals in a honeyed style that would make his forebears in Memphis smile” Chicago Blues Guide \n“MacDonald’s blues ring with authenticity — quite an achievement considering it’s mostly original music. He’s a powerful\, soulful vocalist\, and his guitar work is stunning” BluesRoadHouse.com \n“British musicians have long had a burning passion for American roots music and none more than Mississippi MacDonald….. [he] continues to carry the torch as a next generation blues man”. Bluestownmusic.nl \nWeb Links \nSlim Pickin’: https://open.spotify.com/album/7tYkF3AVja8tRTGIzVRL2R?si=a0XD6RtiTSG5B5eabZVR0w \nI Got What You Need: https://open.spotify.com/album/5553FboAdeKg90aAVUtLMX?si=AzlMrOuhQJC92M-bkX1O4Q \nHeavy State Loving Blues: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Yh5Oq9qa4e7PvKN3bCPTQ?si=Bh2tZdPJQ8ufo4l8JtfPfg \nWebsite –  www.mississippimacdonald.com
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/october-24-mississippi-mcdonald/
CATEGORIES:Blues
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SUMMARY:15 November: Elizabeth Jane Baldry
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome the return of the highly accomplished local harpist Elizabeth-Jane Baldry\, for what will be an enchanting concert. As a recitalist\, she is well-known for her warm and approachable presentation style. The Bath Chronicle said of her: “It is hard to say just which was more pleasurable – the exquisite playing or the often deliciously outrageous stories of composers’ lives that Elizabeth Jane recounted in between the music.” She performs both nationally and internationally\, giving around eighty performances a year from recitals in historic houses or specialist arts cruises to weddings and funerals. She has performed to sold-out audiences in the USA\, Italy and France.     \nElizabeth-Jane fell in love with the harp as a little girl whilst reading fairy-tales in which the harp possessed magical powers! She grew up to study at Exeter University and the Royal College of Music\, and has been a full-time professional musician for over thirty years. As well as performing recitals\, she is the only specialist silent movie harpist in the world\, playing live to cinema screenings of early film\, and has won multiple awards for her silent film accompaniments and compositions. Her uniquely rich tone on the harp has graced film and TV soundtracks screened in over thirty countries including Canada\, Iceland\, Kenya\, Iran and South Africa. Her compositions have been used by ITV\, the BBC and by Irish\, Japanese\, Danish and Canadian film\, radio and television. \nA life-long lover of nature\, Elizabeth-Jane lives in the Dartmoor National Park. In her spare time\, she loves growing trees and creating a magical woodland where she can brew tea in a twig kettle\, keep bees and listen to birdsong. Sometimes she gets up on Sunday mornings early enough to sing in the church choir. Her tiny granite cottage is full of music\, books and harps\, and the kettle is always on for friends.  \n“She is a great artist and consummate performer. She can draw more tone colours out of the instrument than any other harpist living in the world today.” David Watkins\, Professor of Harp\, Guildhall School of Music \nHere is a taster: https://youtu.be/XgcPT3ZR2JM?si=7pNtngm_kCm4qZyH
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/15-november-elizabeth-jane-baldry/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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SUMMARY:20 November - Granny`s Attic
DESCRIPTION:With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy\, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon\, anglo concertina\, vocals)\, George Sansome (guitar\, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin\, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country\, with bookings everywhere from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp House.  \nThe trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material\, playing with verve\, energy and their own inimitable style. Though grounded in tradition\, they are keen to push new boundaries by exploring fresh approaches and writing their own compositions. In October 2021\, they released The Brickfields\, an instrumental collection that saw them reach new heights as both composers and performers. This was followed up in 2025 by Cold Blows the Wind\, an album of largely traditional material which went down a storm with reviewers and audiences alike.  \nDescribed by KLOF Magazine as “one of the most exciting and accomplished English folk acts on the scene right now”\, this outstanding trio can hold audiences in the palm of their hand. \nQUOTES \n“Their high-octane take on English folk has brought a whole new audience to the genre” \nThe Irish Times \n“They’re very well established now amongst the top English trad players in the country.” \nMARK RADCLIFFE\, BBC RADIO 2 \n“Great tunes\, great energy\, great arrangements\, great stuff!” \nJon Boden \n“Astounding” \nMartin Carthy \nREVIEWS FOR COLD BLOWS THE WIND \n“Granny’s Attic are a class act and this fourth album shows them at their best.” \nIRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE \n“In recording these songs and tunes\, Granny’s Attic have made them come alive for today’s audiences. Every lover of traditional music will enjoy this album.” \nFOLK LONDON \nLINKS \nWebsite – www.grannysattic.org.uk  \nFacebook – www.facebook.com/grannysatticfolk  \nInstagram – www.instagram.com/grannysatticfolk  \nYouTube – www.youtube.com/user/grannysatticfolk  \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/20-november-grannys-attic/
CATEGORIES:Folk
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