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SUMMARY:1 February: Liza PULMAN & Joe STILGOE - HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD @ 1900 WORK IN PROGRESS
DESCRIPTION:Liza & Joe return to the Old Chapel with the first night of their new show – Hooray for Hollywood! \nSome 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. \nThe Hollywood musical feels like it’s been with us forever. Starting with the Jazz Singer in 1927\, almost 100 years later audiences are still flocking to the box-office to watch the big screen come alive with singing\, dancing\, comedy and romance. Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe’s combined love and exhaustive movie knowledge is on technicolour display here as they bring some of these great movie-musical songs to life on the stage. No big screen\, only big talents\, great harmonies and lots of music and laughter. So\, bring your popcorn as they bring you the magic of the movie musicals. \nJoe Stilgoe and Liza Pulman are show business royalty…LondonTheatre \nOoooh it’s SO good…Dawn French \n…a slick chemistry…sprinkled with sumptuous harmonies…Theatre Weekly \nStunning vocals and impeccable talent…All That Dazzles
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/1-february-liza-pulman-joe-stilgoe-hooray-for-hollywood-1900/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Jazz,Music,Other,Popular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
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SUMMARY:31 January: Alex Merritt Quartet
DESCRIPTION:”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 also play choice arrangements of music by jazz favourites Joe Henderson\, John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk. \nThe line-up features the wonderful Rebecca Nash on piano (Iain Ballamy\, Ed Jones\, Sara Colman)\, Will Harris on bass (The Jazz Defenders\, Matt Anderson\, Simon Gardner) and Jay Davis on drums (Nikki Illes\, John Paricelli. Stan Sulzmann\, Laura Jurd). \nThis quartet builds on the success of Alex’s former quartet release ‘Anatta’ (2016) a record that featured legendary American drummer Jeff Williams\, received critical acclaim as a “promising debut\, of striking quality” from the Guardian’s John Fordham and was praised as “one of the best UK jazz recordings I’ve heard this year” by Marlbank’s Stephen Graham on its release. Since this time Alex has also released two albums for the prestigious Barcelona-based label Fresh Sound New Talent; ‘Mind-Ear-Ladder’ in a co-led quintet with trumpeter Steve Fishwick (2022) and ‘Common Threads’ with the Fresh Sound Ensemble (2023). Alex is now relishing the opportunity to get back to the classic quartet format with this brilliant line-up and is excited to bring some new quartet material to Calstock Arts as part of a larger nationwide tour in January- February 2026.” \nListen Here 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/31-january-alex-merrett-quartet/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
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SUMMARY:25 January:  Alison Smith
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHere is a taster: https://youtu.be/O1TR-qF1ehg \nHaving graduated with honours from Trinity College of Music\, London in 1995\, Alison went on to pursue postgraduate studies\, graduating in 1997 with a Distinction in Performance. From 2002 to 2008\, she taught guitar and coached chamber music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. More recently\, she has given performances and talks as a guest artist at Plymouth University and is now the Classical Guitar tutor for the university’s BA Music (Hons) degree. \nAlison performs at concert halls and festivals nationwide and in Europe\, and has broadcast on national radio including BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Scotland.  She has played eight times at the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain\, where her performances were described as “enthralling…..demonstrated sheer virtuosity….superb technique and sensitivity”. Recently\, she performed the World Premiere of ‘Rame Head’\, a stunning new work written for her by the celebrated guitarist and composer William Lovelady; this is a piece inspired by the beautiful headland on the Rame Peninsula. She also recently performed in a special 80th Birthday Concert in London in a tribute to William Lovelady\, together with Craig Ogden\, the Grigoryan Brothers\, Amanda Cook and others.  She is currently Director of the Cawsand Bay Guitarfest\, an exciting classical guitar weekend that includes workshops and performances by internationally renowned guitarists such as Craig Ogden\, Eden Stell and Gerald Garcia. \n‘musicality\, dynamic differentiation\, and sensitivity\, with an almost mystic tension.’ Nortorfer Zeitung\, Germany [translated\, Fional Bubbers] \n‘A master class of classical guitar\, played with frindly charm and sublime expertise’ \nInternational Guitar Festival of Great Britain \n\nProgramme \nVariations on a Theme of G. F Handel Op 107 Mauro Giuliani \n(The Harmonious Blacksmith) (1781 – 1829) \nPrelude & Tres Vite Johann Sebastian Bach \n(From BWV 995) (1685 -1750) \nLough Caragh Gary Ryan \n(1969 – ) \nRame Head William Lovelady \n(1945 – ) \nEtude No Eleven Heitor Villa Lobos \n(1887 – 1959) \nInterval \nEdie Suite William Lovelady \n(1945 – ) \nSandvika Variations William Lovelady \n(1945 – ) \nEtude No. 21 Gerald Garcia \nValse Lente (1949 – ) \nPresque Fin de Cycle \nEtude No 22 \nAllegro di Antonio Cafe Venezolano \nEtude No 24 \nLento di Milonga \n\nHungarian Fantasy Johann Kaspar Mertz \n(1806 – 1856) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/25-january-alison-smith/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Guitar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
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SUMMARY:23 January: Gallery Bar Special - Tavy Tars
DESCRIPTION:Experience a great night of ‘songs from the sea’ and a few from the land. \nBased 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 venues and audiences have ranged from shoppers Selfridges in London to a man and his dog on a rainswept night on Cotehele Quay – as well as shanty festivals at Falmouth\, Mevagissey and Teignmouth. Although they sing the odd well-known shanty\, they perform many other ‘songs of the sea’\, old and new\, plus some that are firmly on or under the land. They love to tell tales about the intriguing ‘back stories’ in the lyrics of many of their songs\, whether in Australia\, Canada or just up the Tamar. So their session features words as well as music.
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/23-january-gallery-bar-special-tavy-tars/
CATEGORIES:Folk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
CREATED:20250913T150039Z
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SUMMARY:16 January Hedera
DESCRIPTION:Hedera \nHedera 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 and contemporary classical influences. Their eponymous debut album is a collection of twelve original & traditional tunes that reflect their craft as composers\, tune-interpreters and collaborative arrangers (due for release in February 2026). \nIn 2020\, the five musicians began meeting informally to play tunes around winter bonfires\, limited to a small gathering due to the ‘Rule of Six’ pandemic measures. They discovered a shared love of deep listening\, slow playing and improvisation as they taught each other tunes from different traditions. Over time\, the ensemble has evolved into something more structured\, but still retains the intimacy and conviviality of its beginnings. \nIn 2022\, their debut track ‘Waterwheel’ premiered on KLOF Magazine and they performed their first highly acclaimed gigs at Fire in the Mountain festival and The Greenbank\, Bristol. In January 2024 they sold out most gigs on their debut UK tour\, performing in prestigious arts centres including King’s Place (London) and Upfront Arts (Penrith)\, as well as prominent community venues such as Black Fen Folk Club (Cambridge)\, Ashburton Arts Centre and Cornish Bank. Recent gigs include significant slots at Bristol Folk Festival\, Folk East Festival and Allen Valleys Folk Festival\, with many attendees expressing that Hedera was a highlight. \n  \n“Dramatic & deftly played…” – FATEA \n  \n“If I was still booking gigs and festivals… I just saw a band who would be high on my A-list” – Ian Anderson \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/16-january-hedera/
CATEGORIES:Folk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
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SUMMARY:21 December - Just Friends @ 4pm
DESCRIPTION:“It’s a Jazzy Christmas!” \nAfter a gap year\,  Marianne and Peter return with their relaxing rendering of well known Christmas and Jazz standards. \nTake time out from the Christmas rush to chill and chat. \nTea/coffee/cake available & bar. Free entry\, donations invited for Calstock Arts.
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/21st-december-just-friends/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
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SUMMARY:14 December - Calstock Singers Christmas Concert - Candlelight @ 3pm NOW SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight –  the title of this year’s Christmas Concert at Calstock Arts\, brought to you by Calstock Singers. \nYou 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. \nPlease keep the afternoon of Sunday 14th of December free and get your ticket early. \nEntry by donation but ticket required available from Jenny on 01822 835889 \nRaffle in aid of Shelterbox \nE mail: jennybolders@hotmail.com \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/14-december-calstock-singers-christmas-concert-candlelight-3pm/
CATEGORIES:Choir
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
CREATED:20250923T174821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T192529Z
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SUMMARY:12 December - Gallery Bar Special with The Rubber Band
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/12-december-gallery-bar-special-with-the-rubber-band/
CATEGORIES:Folk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
CREATED:20250910T130023Z
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SUMMARY:6 December Gallery Bar Special with Annown CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Apologies but Annown have had to cancel this gig but we hope to have them back in 2026! \nAcclaimed 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/6-december-gallery-bar-special-with-annown/
CATEGORIES:Folk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
CREATED:20250825T113057Z
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SUMMARY:5 December: Levowan Chamber Choir
DESCRIPTION:Calstock Arts is delighted to welcome back the ever popular Levowan Chamber Choir to perform their Christmas concert. \nFounded 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 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 here in the UK. With a core ethos of promoting accessibility to the world of beautiful choral music\, the choir commits to delivering a number of free performances for charitable causes. \nFor more information\, please visit their website: www.levowan.com \nMark Smith\, director and accompanist\,  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 veg\, foraging\, reading\, walking and\, yes … playing the piano. \nChristmas 2025 Programme \nLux Aurumque (Eric Whitacre) \nThe Darkest Midnight in December (Stephen Main) \nWexford Carol (arr. Timothy Noon) \nHodie Christus Natus Est (JP Sweelinck) \nLove Came Down (Hugh Walkington – première) \nGood Ale (John Rutter) \nTo Thee My Heart I Offer (Elaine Hagenberg) \nOnce in Royal David’s City (arr. Will Toff) \nWinter’s Waking  (Amy F Bernon) \nThe Lamb (Luke Mayernik) \nO Magnum Mysterium (Morten Lauridsen) \nStille Nacht (Franz Gruber) \nSussex Carol (Elain Hagenberg) \nShepherd’s Pipe Carol (John Rutter)
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/20-december-levowan-chamber-choir/
CATEGORIES:Choir,Classical,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
CREATED:20241004T170010Z
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SUMMARY:30 November 2025: Philippa Mo @3.30
DESCRIPTION:After a highly successful solo concert in January 2024\, Calstock Arts is delighted to welcome back the virtuosa violinist\, Philippa Mo. \nBetween 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 his earliest compositions written for solo violin to his later works. \nWe are very fortunate that Philippa will be playing the first and final concerts of the series at Calstock Arts. \nFurther information about the other concerts\, all of which will be performed at other venues in the south-west\, will be publicised at a later date. \nPhilippa studied at the royal Academy of Music\, London and at the Central Conservatory of Music\, Beijing. She performs extensively as a chamber musician and has given performances and live broadcasts worldwide\, including her acclaimed debut at the Wigmore Hall\, recitals at the Henry Moore Institute\, Leeds\, the Centre for Contemporary Art\, Glasgow\, the Deutsches Museum\, Munich\, and further afield at the Ankara International Music Festival\, the Lincoln Center\, New York and Ulaan Bataar\, Mongolia. \nAs a champion of contemporary music\, Philippa has worked closely with many leading British composers including Gabriel Prokoviev\, David Matthews\, John McCabe\, Cecilia McDowell and Jim Aitchison and has given premieres of their solo and violin duo works. \nPhilippa was appointed Senior Lecture in Violin at Leeds Conservatoire and was awarded Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) in 2015. In 2020\, she won the Future Classic Women Awards held by the Women’s Radio Station. \nPhilippa delivers the Partita in D minor by Bach\, one of the most deeply contemplative of pieces with the astonishingly complex final movement the Chaconne\, a dance over a ground bass with 64 variations. Missy Mazzoli is a groundbreaking composer from New York who responds to the opening of the Chaconne in her mesmerising piece ‘Dissolve\, O my Heart’. Telemann casts an elegant Baroque path through his solo fantasias and is answered by the exciting young British composer Leo Geyer\, who wrote ‘Guarea‘ for Philippa to perform at the Barbara Hepworth Garden in St Ives. The music comments on the exotic wood and shapes of Hepworth’s most famous sculptures. To continue with an upward trajectory and idea of flight (of fancy\, of fantasy)\, we close with a tiny gem\, ‘Bumblebees’ by Cyril Scott. \nProgramme \nTelemann Fantasia in D major no.10\nMissy Mazzoli Dissolve O My Heart\nBach Partita in D minor BWV 1004 \nInterval \nTelemann Fantasia in Bb major no.1\nBach Cello Suite no.4 in Eb major BWV 1010 arr. for violin\nLeo Geyer Guarea\nScott Bumblebees \nListen to Philippa here & here
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/30-november-2025-philippa-mo-3-30/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
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SUMMARY:28 November: Knight & Spiers
DESCRIPTION: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 expanded those boundaries ever further.  \n‘Folk A-Listers’ ‘Folk Royalty’ ‘Folk Icons’ are terms frequently applied to them\, but what it means in reality is that they bring the best of traditional music to any stage they play. \nThe exquisite explorations of the liminal space that exists between traditional and classical music is what makes the music of Peter Knight and John Spiers so compelling and beguiling\, ultimately rendering genres irrelevant. \nIn the words of Tradfolk: As a duo\, they have developed into thrilling exponents of traditional tunes and songs\, repurposing the material as jumping-off points into the most enchanting exploration. \nIt’s largely through touring as a duo that they’ve been able to cultivate what has become an extraordinary partnership\, giving them the confidence to record their latest studio album\, Both in a Tune\, chosen as one of the ‘10 Best New Albums from Around the World’ by the influential music journal\, SONGLINES. \nThe pairing of violin and melodeon is a classic one\, but in the hands of Knight and Spiers\, improvisation and invention meet the listener at every turn. Together they have created a musical document that resonates with history\, but also something to inspire future generations of musicians to engage with Britain’s folk music heritage.  \n “An extraordinary collaboration between two musicians at the absolute top of their game. This is an adventure that takes in musical detours you’d be mad to ignore” – Tradfolk \n“A beautiful snapshot of two musicians at the pinnacle of their craft. Listeners will find themselves lost in something magical; anyone will struggle to find something as masterful as this for a long\, long time” – Bright Young Folk \n“There can be no doubt that both performers are amongst the most\, if not the most\, talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special” – Fatea Records Magazine
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/28-november-knight-spiers/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
CREATED:20250425T080055Z
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SUMMARY:21 November: Gallery Bar Special - Mojito with Emma Watson & Marius Rudnick
DESCRIPTION:Making a welcome return to Calstock Arts\, this autumn\, are the Mojito trio with special guests. More jazzy than jazz with a wide variety of songs from times past & present. \nFeaturing Liam Harvey (bass) and Dusty Miller (drums) – both former members of the Royal Marine Band Service\, and current members of the Dave Hankin Big Band\, along with Calstock’s own Andy Lawton (ex Rhythm Machine) on piano\,. \nThey bring their own distinctive arrangements of of songs ranging from J S Bach\, through the Great American Songbook to more contemporary music from the likes of Lionel Richie\, Eva Cassidy\, Carol King\, Carly Simon & Billy Joel\, to name just a few.  So there’s something for everyone! \nAgain they will be joined  by singer\, Emma Watson\, one of Devon’s top female vocalists and Marius Rudnick on saxophones\, flutes & clarinet. \nEmma is a song writer and choir director of Exeter’s Soul of the City gospel choir\, who reached the final of BBC Gospel Choir of the Year in 2023. \nMarius is currently a member of  a variety of bands including The Glenn Miller Memorial Orchestra & The Dave Hankin Big Band. \nListen to Mojito & Emma here
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/22-november-gallery-bar-special-mojito-jazz-trio-with-emma-watson/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Other,Popular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
CREATED:20250416T110037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T105412Z
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SUMMARY:15 November: The Jake Leg Jug Band
DESCRIPTION:The Jake Leg Jug Band brings you the authentic sounds of 1920’s and 30’s America – jazz\, blues\, ragtime and gospel. Songs of murder\, betrayal\, gambling\, liquor and redemption. \nAfter self-releasing their debut album Cotton Mouth\, the band signed to one of the UK’s most prestigious Jazz labels\, recording three albums as part of the ‘Vintage Recording Project’\, recording live around ribbon microphones\, as it would have been back in the 1930’s. ‘Next Stop!’ ‘Everythin’s Jake’ and ‘Break a Leg’ all met with rave reviews; \n“A masterpiece of nostalgic music. The band display real virtuosity and create a wonderful sound that will be hard for any other band to repeat”  Folk North West \nThe band followed up with the compilation ‘Fifth Avenue’\, their debut release for the Green Bullet record label in late 2018. \n“Pick any track at random and prepare to be entertained ”  RnR​ \nJanuary 2020 saw the release of album number 6\, ‘Goodbye Booze’ which commemorated 100 years since the start of the American prohibition\, followed in 2021 with an additional vinyl release on Coastal Light Records.​ \n“Pretty damn good! There isn’t a weak number on the album”  Blues Matters​​ \n2022 marked the 10th anniversary of the band and saw them play over 100 gigs plus the release of their first ever live album – ‘Live at Audley Theatre’. \n“It’s hard to pick out favourites. Thoroughly entertaining” Blues in Britain \nIn 2023 they released ‘Hello Central’\, heralding in a new era as a permanent 3-piece band\, augmented by additional live musicians. The album proved to be the band’s most successful release to date both critically and commercially\, receiving airplay on BBC Radio 2. \n“A truly unique and talented group of musicians\, their talent shines through on each and every track” Blues Blast Magazine (USA) \n“In its genre\, this album is simply indispensable” Rootstime (Belgium) \n“Probably their best CD. Thoroughly enjoyable – excellent entertainment” Just Jazz \n  \nIn 2024 the band released its 9th album in 12 years\, ‘Some Glad Morning’ a full album of spirituals. \n“An entertaining and varied mix…the Band shows how warming and moving spirituals can still be today…” Rootstime (Belgium) \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/15-november-the-jake-leg-jug-band/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20260408T022050
CREATED:20250923T134237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T134237Z
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SUMMARY:14 November - Gallery Bar Special with 2 out of 3
DESCRIPTION:From the depths of the Tamar Valley three men in a shed who like to “Folk things up” \nWe are Gordon\, Phil and Phil. We meet up most weeks in a back garden shed to play music\, talk rubbish and have a beer together. Unless we’re feeling sophisticated in which case it’s not unheard of for us to open a bottle of Elderflower wine. \nWe love all types of music and play cover songs of rock bands\, a bit of blues and  sometimes we even pick something from as recent as the early 2000’s! The songs we play are songs we love\, and we like to think we bring a unique sound to everything we do. \nWe’re multi-instrumentalists so when you see us put down the guitars to pick up the banjo and violin you’re guaranteed to hear us folk it up. \n2 out of 3 \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/14-november-gallery-bar-special-with-2-out-of-3/
CATEGORIES:Folk
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SUMMARY:2 November: Meridianum Ensemble @3.30pm
DESCRIPTION:After their highly successful and uplifting concert in 2023\,  Calstock Arts is delighted to welcome back the much acclaimed and popular Meridianum Ensemble\, featuring: \nNuno Silva – Persian santur \nGriselda Sanderson – violin & nyckelharpa \nSoufian Saihi – oud \nSteve Tyler – hurdy-gurdy \nLouis Bingham – cittern & tambura \nRicardo de Noronha – percussion \nThe Meridianum Ensemble is a unique musical collaboration\, bringing together top players from Portugal\, Morocco and the UK.  The six musicians bring their individual styles and influences to the mix\, inspired by traditions from Iran and the Eastern Mediterranean to Portugal\, Scandinavia and beyond. Modal music\, improvisation and virtuosity are features of their gloriously entrancing infusion. Featuring traditional and original repertoire for Arabic oud\, Middle Eastern percussion\, cittern\, Persian Santur\, Swedish nyckelharpa and the mediaeval sounds of the hurdy-gurdy\, this blend is a sonic and visual treat. \nFounded in 2018 by UK-based Portuguese percussionist Ricardo de Noronha\, the idea was to draw his collaborators into one ensemble. Santur player Nuno Silva (the only non-UK member) resides in Porto and previously worked with Ricardo in several groups\, especially on the mediaeval scene in Portugal. In 2019 Nuno studied the santur in Iran. Through his interest in mediaeval music Ricardo met top UK hurdy-gurdy player Steve Tyler\, renowned for his rhythmic and inventive style. Violinist and nyckelharpist Griselda Sanderson and cittern player Louis Bingham performed in the Radial Band with Ricardo\, and Moroccan oud player Soufian Saihi’s Arabic classical musical style forms a bridge between them all to create a unique alliance. \nListen here: https://youtu.be/DWX6Dt3yV0U?si=NC_bs9p7V3esB-K0 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/2-november-meridianum-ensemble/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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SUMMARY:25 October : ARQ Jazz (Blow the Fuse)
DESCRIPTION:The much-lauded\, award-winning and eclectic quintet ARQ\, led by bassist and composer Alison Rayner\, are widely celebrated from over ten years of extensive UK and European touring across a complete range of jazz clubs\, concert halls and international festivals. They regularly sell out London clubs such as Ronnie Scott’s and the Pizza Express Jazz Club\, as well as regional venues across the UK. \nARQ has spent twelve years crafting a unique sound that draws on jazz\, folk\, pop and Latin influences. \nThe quintet’s chemistry is rooted in enduring relationships and Rayner credits their musical cohesion to the strong bonds they have developed over years of collaboration. “Each musician in this band has theirown voice\, but together we have built something greater than the sum of its parts”.  Their new album SEMA4 (released March 2025) showcases the quintet’s stylistic virtuosity and masterful interplay. This follows their three previous critically acclaimed releases: August (2014) \nA Magic Life (2016) and Short Stories (2019). All garnered extensive press acclaim and international radio play\, with Rayner also winning a coveted Ivor Novello Composer Award for ‘There is a Crack in Everything’ from Short Stories. \nWith richly nuanced compositions\, rhythmic interplay and folk-infused melodies\, their music carries a strong sense of narrative and cinematic quality. The group are noted for their vibrant\, communicative performances. \n  \nPRESS\n• ‘Bright\, open jazz music that rejoices in human experience without sentimentalising it’\n★★★★ BBC Music Magazine\n• ‘Openly and joyously communicative’ John Fordham\, UK Jazz News\n• ‘Accessibly idiosyncratic’ Eddie Myer\, Jazzwise ★★★½\n• ‘Engaging and melodic…inspired improvisation running through the songs’ ★★★★ All About Jazz\n• ‘I’ve seldom heard a group sound so tightly inside each other’s mind pockets’ Jazz Views\n• ‘From pure jazz to folk\, blues\, and Latin… versatility and expertise’ Maxazine (FR)\n• ‘Lively fusion and virtuoso improvisations’ Esensja (PL)\nLive:\n• ‘One of the best contemporary jazz groups around – these musicians are making some of the best music of their careers’ thejazzmann.com at Shrewsbury Hive January 2025 \nAWARDS:\n★ Ivor Novello Composer Awards 2019 Alison Rayner\n★ All Party Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2018 ARQ – Ensemble of the Year\n★ British Jazz Awards 2018 ARQ – Best Small Group (Public Vote) \nWebsite: http://www.alisonrayner.com/\nVideo:  ARQ SEMA4 mix \nAlison Rayner: bass | Buster Birch: drums | Deirdre Cartwright: guitar | Diane McLoughlin: saxophone |\nSteve Lodder: piano \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/25-october-arq-jazz-blow-the-fuse/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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SUMMARY:16 October: Tobias Ben Jacob & Friends: The Songs of Bob Dylan
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 50 years of Blood On The Tracks \nTobias ben Jacob continues his Icons & Influences series\, celebrating 50 years of Bob Dylan’s best selling album\, Blood on the Tracks\, released on 20th January 1975.  \nThis acoustic performance from Tobias Ben Jacob will be enhanced by a string section\, featuring Cori Smith on Viola and Seth Bye (Filkin’s Drift) on violin\, bass and accordion.Together\, they’ll play a selection of songs from Blood on The Tracks\, along with other favourites from throughout Bob Dylan’s career.
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/16-october-tobias-ben-jacob-friends-the-songs-of-bob-dylan/
CATEGORIES:Folk
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SUMMARY:12 October:  K'antu Ensemble: Music in the Age of Discovery
DESCRIPTION:K’antu Ensemble: Music in the Age of Discovery \n A return visit from K’antu Ensemble is always a much-anticipated highlight at Calstock Arts. Step into a vibrant tapestry of sound with this acclaimed early music collective who are renowned for their exhilarating fusion of classical\, folk\, and world traditions. They breathe new life into early repertoire\, reimagined through a global lens that is as scholarly as it is spirited. Expect an immersive afternoon of rediscovered melodies\, reimagined traditions\, and spirited musical storytelling from one of the UK’s most adventurous early music ensembles. \nFounded in 2012 by soprano and director Ruth Hopkins\, K’antu Ensemble explore the lesser-known corners of early music\, weaving together the rhythmic vitality of Renaissance Europe\, the rich textures of South American dance music\, and the raw energy of traditional folk. Their name – derived from an ancient Peruvian and Bolivian musical tradition – hints at the ensemble’s fascination with the crosscurrents of global musical exchange. \nThe concert features repertoire from the Codex Martínez Compañón (c. 1782-1785) – a manuscript in nine volumes containing 20 musical scores\, the Cancionero de Palacio – a spanish manuscript of Renaissance music compiled between the mid-1470s and the beginning of the 16th century\, and Terpsichore (1612) – a compendium of over 300 instrumental dances arranged by German composer Michael Praetorius. This specially selected line-up of musicians bring lively interpretations of the works offering infectious rhythms\, haunting harmonies\, and a deep sense of connection to music’s timeless power to move and unite. \nK’antu’s dynamic performances have taken them to major UK venues including Bridgewater Hall\, King’s Place\, and St Martin-in-the-Fields. They have broadcast live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune and toured internationally to Hungary\, Romania\, and Egypt with the British Council. Their albums Gusto and Dancing & the Divine have been featured on BBC Radio 3’s Early Music Show\, Late Junction\, and BBC Introducing. \n “Terrifically interesting and enjoyable…their performances are joyously individual” \nEarly Music Today Magazine \nHave a listen:  K’antu Ensemble: Geamparale – YouTube \n  \nRuth Hopkins: Voice / Renaissance Recorders / Baroque Violin \nJames Akers: Renaissance Lute / Baroque Guitar\nTymoteusz Jozwiak: Percussion                    \nPart One – England: Courts & Conflicts \nTrad. (English) The Miller of Dee/Trad.(English) Jenny Pluck Pears\nT. Ravenscroft (c.1588–1635) The Three Ravens \n\nPlayford (ed.\, 1651) Rufty Tufty\nT. Arbeau (1520–1595) Washerwoman’s Bransle\nJ. Playford (ed.\, 1651) New Almain\nJohnson (c.1583–1633) Galliard “My Lady Mildmay’s Delight”\nT. Hume (c.1579–1645) Tobacco is Like Love\nT. Ravenscroft (c.1588–1635) Come Sirrah Jack Ho\n\nAnon. (Tudor; text attrib. Anne Boleyn\, 1536) O Death\, Rock Me Asleep \n\nPlayford (ed.\, 1651) Parson’s Farewell / Anon. (Dutch) Ghy Die Tot in Opperheld\nT. Ravenscroft (c.1588–1635) The Friar and the Nun / Trad. (English) One Misty Moisty Morning\n\nInterval \nPart Two – Discoveries & Encounters \n\ndel Encina (c.1468–1530) Amor con Fortuna\nAnon. (Cancionero de Upsala\, 1556) Dindirindin\nAnon. (Cancionero de Palacio\, c.1470–1510) Rodrigo Martínez\nJ. del Encina (c.1468–1530) Hoy comamos y bebamos\nG. Fernández (c.1570–1629) Xicochi Conetzintle\nAnon. (Codex Martínez Compañón\, c.1782–1785) Tonada “El Conejo”\nAnon. (Codex Martínez Compañón\, c.1782–1785) Cachua “Quillaya Quillaya”\nTrad. (Mexican) La Bamba\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/12-october-kantu-ensemble-music-in-the-age-of-discovery/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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SUMMARY:4 October: Leveret
DESCRIPTION:LEVERET \n ANDY CUTTING • SAM SWEENEY • ROB HARBRON \nLeveret is a unique collaboration between three of England’s finest folk musicians.  Andy Cutting (button accordion)\, Sam Sweeney (fiddle) and Rob Harbron (concertina) are each regarded as exceptional performers and masters of their instruments.  Together their performances combine consummate musicianship\, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity.  Leveret’s music is not arranged in the conventional sense and the trio rely on mutual trust and musical interaction to create new settings of their repertoire in the moment\, with no two performances alike. Their playing is relaxed and natural\, drawing audiences in and inviting them to share in music making that is truly spontaneous and yet deeply timeless. \n Fiddler Sam Sweeney was the 2015 BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year and the inaugural Artistic Director of the National Youth Folk Ensemble.  He is known for his work in Bellowhead and The Full English\, and his solo recordings including 2022’s Escape That.  Box player Andy Cutting\, a three-time BBC Folk Awards Musician of the year\, is a compelling solo performer and works with Blowzabella\, Topette\, Anne Niepold\, and Roger Daltrey.  Concertina wizard Rob Harbron leads the English Acoustic Collective Summer School\, released his own solo album Meanders in 2019\, and is known for his work with Emily Portman\, The Full English and Emma Reid. \n Leveret celebrated 10 years on the road in 2023 with Forms\, a new album featuring new and traditional tunes played with the band’s trademark interaction and inventiveness.  Leveret’s music is firmly rooted in the English tradition but sounds fresh and new and over the years their intimate presentation style has charmed countless audiences\, helping the trio build a loyal following and demonstrating the enduring appeal and endless potential of the folk tune.  Listeners new and old can expect incredible musicianship and compelling presentation from a band at the top of their game. \n“What was remarkable was the delicacy and quality of their playing and the empathy between the three men\, watching each other intently as they progressed from repeated melody lines to subtle\, spontaneous variations. It was a magical set.” Robin Denselow\, The Guardian **** \n  \n“This is all about the joy of playing and the intoxicating thrill of three masters of their craft … the empathy between them as the music ebbs and flows is exceptional; you can also see the smiles and winks between them. The feel-good warmth they generate is palpable.” Colin Irwin\, fROOTS \n  \n“Classy players … their intuitive way with tunes is glorious” Mojo \n“You won’t find English folk music played better than this” R2 \n“Inspiringly good” fROOTS \n  \n“In folk music you need to hear the human. Leveret have got that trance-like thing – I’ve taken people to Leveret concerts who don’t necessarily have an interest in folk and they’ve totally got it.  There’s so much in those tunes and it takes real skill to see it and bring it out.  There’s a variation there between the three of them that goes on constantly.  Even if you don’t appreciate what traditional music is you can still be blown away by it…”  \nVerity Sharp [BBC Radio 3 Late Junction] \n“The intimacy and the intensity of this in the round experience was unlike anything I had heard all year. In folk\, it’s the sound of what’s to come” TheArtsDesk.com \n“Music of a rich\, sinewy immersion\, guided by a mutual sense of exploration\, space and a very English kind of swing.  It’s an intimate\, contemporary reinvention of the source material”  \nThe Guardian \n“This glimmering set of instrumentals cuts unfailingly elegant lines” \nThe Sunday Times \n“Sublime\, exquisite music – don’t miss them”   \nMartin Simpson \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/4-october-leveret/
CATEGORIES:Folk
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SUMMARY:3 October: Aspyrian
DESCRIPTION:“This trio brings together three of the most gifted young improvisers on the current scene.” Pete Churchill (Royal Academy of Music)  \nTwo album releases\, 2 national tours and recipients of 2 awards from Help Musicians\, ‘Aspyrian’ are fast gaining a reputation as one of the most ambitious new acts to emerge on the UK jazz scene. \nAs well as drawing inspiration from many contemporary jazz artists\, the London-based trio are influenced by an eclectic mix of soulful songwriters and alternative bands\, resulting in an ensemble sound that is captivating and truly unique. The band features: \nRobin Porter – Saxophones & Effects \nJack Gillen – Guitar \nMatt Parkinson – Drums \n Aspyrian’s recent album release – ‘to explore (vol. 2)’ – has seen thousands of streams and has been selected for multiple prominent jazz playlists. This release coincided with an 11-date UK tour in Autumn 2024\, with concerts at prestigious venues on the jazz circuit. \n Previous performance highlights include a sold-out show at the 2022 EFG London Jazz Festival as well as an 8-date UK tour in 2023\, with shows at Pizza Express Live and The Jazz Centre UK. Aspyrian’s debut album release – ‘to explore (vol. 1)’ – demonstrates the trio “creating a distinctive and expressive sound” and “[evokes] the freedom of spirit through their combined writing and performing.” (Mike Gates\, UK Vibe). \nPRESS: \n “Creating a distinctive and expressive sound\, the trio express themselves on this\, their debut album\, with a verve and style that suggests a confidence and willingness to improvise far beyond their experience… Collectively\, these three musicians appear to have already discovered an identity for Aspyrian\, one which evokes the freedom of spirit through their combined writing and performing.” \nMike Gates – UK Vibe \nRead the full review here
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/3-october-aspyrian/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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SUMMARY:27 September: The Storyville Jass Band
DESCRIPTION:The Storyville Jassband\, founded in 1959\, is one of the oldest Trad. Jazzbands from The Netherlands still playing all over the world.  The band focuses on the new music\, called Jazz that became popular during The Roaring Twenties in the US. When New Orleans Jazz came over to Europe\, the European jazzbands of the fifties added their special flavor to the music. The Storyville Jassband has a distinct affiliation with this sound and will continue playing this style of music with great enthusiasm and a touch of humor. \n  \nThe Storyville Jassband has played with numerous guests such as Sheila Collier\, Lillian Boutté. The band celebrated their 50 anniversary with a Jubilee Concert where Chris Barber played as a special guest. \nThe Storyville Jassband has made 11 CD’s of which eight on the Timeless label. \n  \nFrom a recent review: “they were marvelous and exactly what our club loves-good old trad jazz\, but with a difference-very professional and relaxed. We can\, in all honesty \, say that wherever you are in the world\, remember the name and if you come across them\, we strongly recommend you make a point of going to see them” (Farnborough Jazzclub) \nMichael Muller-Trumpet/Vocals/Band Manager \nDuring his career Michael played as a freelance trumpet player. Winner of Jazz Awards and Honorary Citizen of New Orleans. Nowadays he plays lead trumpet as a regular member of The Storyville Jassband. Has a special love for British Traditional Ales. \nEugène de Bruijn-Clarinet/Sax/Vocals \nAs a child prodigy Eugène  played at a very early age with all the famous Jazz players in Holland and even abroad. \nHe graduated both in Classical music and Jazz at The Royal Conservatory of Music. He is a wonderful player and writes beautiful musical arrangements for The Storyville Jassband. \nVincent Roerdink-Trombone/Vocals \nSuperbe Trad-trombone player\, “Tail-Gate specialist Vincent Roerdink has also a very nice voice and is a wonderful scat-vocalist. Winner of vocalist price during International Jazz Festival Breda. \nJules Monen-Contrabass \nJules\, a fantastic professional double bass player with the musical heart in the right place. Young and passionate\, he and the other members of the rhythm section put the orchestra on track. \nStef Geurts-Drums \nStef played most of his career as a professional  classical musician in Symphony Orchestra’s. He is also an acclaimed teacher. \nHowever his love for Jazz is profound and he is a super Jazz drummer as well. \nTom stuip-Banjo \nTom is without doubt one of the most important professional banjo players in Europe. His solo’s are of outstanding beauty. \nThe plectrum banjo is his main instrument. Tom has played all continents except Antartica either as a regular member or as a special guest with numerous bands such as: Dutch Swing College Band\, Down Town Jazzband\, Delerium Tremelo. \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/27-september-the-storyville-jass-band/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:20 September: Katie Spencer
DESCRIPTION:Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull\, Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through her assured guitar style and songwriting. Now\, as Katie steps into this new era with a third album\, her focus turns to those deeper inner spaces\, inviting the listener to engage with her heartfelt and intricately-crafted songs. \nHer writing\, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell\, Judee Sill\, Julie Byrne and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman\, weave into her sound. Katie absorbs these influences into her songwriting and with her distinctive deep vibrato and crystal-clear guitar style\, she makes the music inimitably her own. \nKatie will release her third album\, What Love Is\, in October 2025; an intimate collection of ten brand-new songs produced by Matt Ingram (Laura Marling\, The Staves). Recorded in London’s Urchin Studios and featuring prominent players Giacomo Smith (clarinet)\, Max Clilverd (pedal steel)\, Tom Mason (double bass) and Matt Ingram (drums\, synth). What Love Is evokes the spirit of Joni Mitchell’s finest later works\, always honouring without emulating. Lyrically mature and at times pastoral; the album is melodically sophisticated and unflinchingly honest. She moves effortlessly from wide-open jazz-tinged soundscapes\, influenced by Pharoah Sanders and John Abercrombie\, through to the folk-baroque fingerpicking style that her fans admire her for. Her singing is powerful yet warm\, true and pristine in delivery. The musicianship throughout the record feels liberated by Katie’s innovation and confidence\, and the result is a master-class of inspired and beautiful-sounding craftmanship. \nKatie has toured extensively and is a powerful and confident presence on stage\, delivering her finely-tuned music with humour and insight. It is often said that Katie draws audiences into her mesmerising and musically articulate world with gentle affection and care. Her impressive live touring schedule is testament to this\, and has seen her headline some of the most prestigious venues in the UK\, including Portsmouth Cathedral and The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge\, and perform at many respected major folk festivals such as the world-renowned Celtic Connections and Cambridge Folk Festival. Her live history also features many overseas adventures including extensive tours in Europe and Australia (including Port Fairy Folk Festival). This year\, Katie continues to tour widely in the UK and Europe\, and was also invited to represent Britain and perform at the prestigious Folk Alliance International in Montreal\, Canada. She recently became the owner and endorsee of a custom-built signature guitar\, specially crafted for her by distinguished luthier Tom Sands and is looking forward to taking this beautiful instrument out on the road in 2025. \n“Her articulate picking\, with suggestions of folk and jazz\, frames intelligently written songs” – Guitarist Magazine  \n“… a world-class folk guitarist” – fRoots \n“Katie’s guitar playing has echoes of my dear friend the late great Bert Jansch. Like a musical weaver\, she threads her poetic lyrics through the guitar’s strings and produces tapestries of song.” – Ralph McTell \n“One of the most satisfying and spellbinding singer-songwriter collections I’ve encountered in some time.” – RnR Magazine \n“A timeless English folk album…” – Shindig! \n“This is beautifully written and played music\, with the quiet consistency and confidence in its performers of some of Laura Marling’s best work. Wonderful stuff; let this one live with you for a while to discover its powers.” – KLOF \nwww.katiespencer.net 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/20-september-katie-spencer/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Guitar,Music
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SUMMARY:5 September :Annika Skoogh
DESCRIPTION:Join supremely talented Annika and her band in celebration of some of her absolute favourite songs\, an eclectic mix of jazz standards\, Latin\, Nordic jazz\, contemporary tunes and some original compositions. \nBorn in South America and raised in Sweden\, Annika Skoogh is a highly versatile and celebrated multilingual jazz vocalist with a natural talent who’s based in Exeter. \nShe brings a special blend of Scandinavian charm and Latin flavour to her performances. \nIn 2017\, Annika recorded her first album\, Waters of March with her quartet (featuring Matt Carter\, Al Swainger and Coach York) which was released the following year 2018 to much acclaim. \nIn 2019\, she appeared at BBC Spotlight as part of the Fowey Literature and Art Festival and has performed alongside world-class musicians including Buster Cooper and Art Barton (Buddy Rich\, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen) former members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and the\nlate legendary Kathy Stobart (Art Pepper and Humphrey Lyttelton). \nIn 2021\, Annika released her second album with her 6 piece Brazilian Latin band Orpheus which has been well received. \nOver the years\, she has played at some of the biggest UK jazz festivals including Cheltenham Jazz Festival\, The London International Duke Ellington Festival\, The Marlborough International Jazz Festival\, Sidmouth International Jazz Festival and the Bristol Harbour Festival. \nAnnika leads several ensembles with many sold out performances under her belt and has put together a fine stellar band with some of the very best musicians here in the South West and will be joined by Tom Ball – pianist\, John Donnelly – double bass and Gary Evans – drums. \n“…She has a very fine voice and knows how to enhance it to its full quality. She’s a wow!” \nMarlborough International Jazz Festival \n“A singular vocalist capable of both power and sweetness…” St Ives Jazz Club
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/5-september-annika-skoogh/
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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SUMMARY:17 July Gallery Bar Special - with The Hungry Bears
DESCRIPTION:Hungry Bears! (band) is an extension of the long-standing Hungry Bears! duo. Rob and Derek have been writing and recording songs for many years\, and\, in support of the forthcoming Hungry Bears! album\, they are taking the songs on the road. \nIn order to produce the new songs live\, they have added bass player Rich Jones and drummer Nick Carter. \nThis is a new project and a departure from the usual show that the Hungry Bears! duo delivers. The new band plays a high proportion of original songs\, together with a selection of well-known\, but not commonly played covers. \nDerek Wood (guitars and vocals) \nDerek provides versatile vocals and an ‘energy charged’ acoustic guitar style that is the trade- mark of the Hungry Bears! sound. His songs are a major feature of the Hungry Bears!  set which comprise an eclectic range of styles. \nWhen Derek is not appearing with Hungry Bears! he performs a solo set consisting of well known\, but less often played covers\, together with some self-penned songs. He has established himself as a solo act in numerous venues in Devon and Cornwall. \nRob Williams (guitar) \nRob is a virtuosic and multi-styled guitarist who met Derek in 2008\, in their previous band ’80 Degrees’. They formed Hungry Bears! as a duo in 2010 and have played in excess of 750 gigs together. Rob has also been involved in many and various other bands including ‘Joey The Lips’ and currently\, with Rich Jones\, is a member of ‘The Filthy Gorgeous’. \nHis guitar playing contributes enormously to the unique Hungry Bears! sound and has co-written some of the songs that feature in the band’s set. \nNick Carter (drums) \nNick Carter has been a professional drummer for over 30 years during which time he’s performed and recorded with a wide variety of artists including Jimmy Osmond\, The Osmond Brothers\, TM Stevens\, Jeff Berlin\, Marco Mendoza\, Swans In Flight\, Doug Wimbish & many more. As a seasoned\, professional player Nick is at-home on stages of any size and has played numerous shows in a wide range of venues around the globe. \nThanks to his dedication and knowledge of all things drum-related\, Nick is also an experienced music journalist\, having previously held the title of editor of Drummer magazine (2012-2014)\, where he conducted interviews with the biggest names in drumming as well as having reviewed the freshest new gear available on the market and devised features aimed squarely at inspiring and educating the next generation of players. \nRich Jones (bass) \nRich is a sought-after bass player with enormous experience\, having played with many bands over a 20 year period. With Rob\, he is also a member of the celebrated band ‘The Filthy Gorgeous’ and joins the new Hungry Bears! project with the aim of contributing to a team intent on creating new music. \nRich’s influences are many and varied from funk and jazz to more melodic mainstream pop. His addition to the band creates\, with Nick Carter\, a driving rhythm section which is the ‘engine room’ of the band. \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/17-july-gallery-bar-special-with-the-hungry-bears/
CATEGORIES:Popular
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T170000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED 21 June:  Al Swainger - Pointless Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Sadly this gig has been postponed until 2026 keep watching the website for a new date!! \n  \nAl Swainger – Bass and Electronics\, Gary Alesbrook – Flugel\, Gary Bamford – Keyboards\, Jon Clark – Drums and Electronics. \nAl Swainger’s Pointless Beauty invites you to experience a world where sound knows no limits. With a genre-fluid approach that blends spacey atmospheres\, head-bobbing grooves\, and immersive soundscapes\, this ground-breaking ensemble pushes the boundaries of traditional music to create a fresh\, modern sound that captivates and inspires. \nOriginally launched as a studio project in 2014\, the quartet has evolved into a live powerhouse\, performing together since 2023. Described as ‘Cinematic Fusion for the Emotionally Curious\,’ Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty aims to do more than entertain—its mission is to gently restore mental health and emotional independence through the transformative power of music and art. \nFeel the rhythms\, get lost in the sound\, and let Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty lift your spirits. \nQuotes :\n• ‘Musically ambitious\, adventurous and imaginative…played with style and panache’ – Theo Travis (Soft Machine\, Steven Wilson)\n• ‘Swainger has a knack for writing catchy melodies with great rhythmic hooks…blown away…highly recommended’ – Nick Lea (Jazz Views)\n• ‘An eclectic range of jazz styles…musically adventurous…’ – London Jazz News\n• ‘Inspiring\, creative and masterful – one of the best gigs I’ve seen in a long time’ – Creative Innovation Centre\, Taunton \nListen on Bandcamp : https://alswainger.bandcamp.com/\nListen on YouTube : Live at the Be-Bop Club
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/21-june-al-swainger-pointless-beauty/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260408T022051
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SUMMARY:14 June: South West Chamber Choir
DESCRIPTION:“The South West Chamber Choir\, a group of around 20 singers\, was formed in 1995. \nIt has a wide-ranging repertoire of choral music\, including Elizabethan madrigals\, sacred music by English and continental composers from the sixteenth to the twenty-first century\, romantic part songs\, and works by contemporary composers. \nMuch of the repertoire is sung unaccompanied. \nThe choir has a busy annual programme\, with a concert of sacred music in April as part of the Tavistock Festival of Music & Arts\, a summer concert at venues in West Devon or East Cornwall\, a concert of sacred and secular pieces in November\, and ending with a Carol Concert at Buckland Abbey. \nIn addition\, the choir enjoys a weekend in July singing choral services at cathedrals and abbeys when the resident choir is on holiday.”
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/14-june-south-west-chamber-choir/
CATEGORIES:Choir,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260408T022051
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SUMMARY:13 June: Tobias ben Jacob & Chris Cleverley (plus special guest Isabel Inkcap)
DESCRIPTION:Tobias ben Jacob – The Bright Road \n Following on from his solo albums ‘A Polyphonic Life’ and ‘Refuge’ and ten years touring and recording with his duo; Tobias ben Jacob returns to preview some brand new songs from a forthcoming solo album as well as songs from his back catalogue with special guest accompanist Chris Cleverley. \nHailing from Preston\, Lancashire but now based in Devon Tobias’ music is steeped in classic guitar songwriting and folk traditions but makes more unexpected departures into what Tom Robinson called ‘innovative explorations in songwriting’   \n‘’Stand out new- folk\, superb ‘ Chris Hawkins BBC6  \n‘’Significant songs that deserve to be heard ‘ KLOF Mag \nChris Cleverley was born under a solstice moon\, in the honeysuckle mysticism of a late 80s Midsummer. As his fledgling days unfurled\, the symbolic sounds of ‘Hunky Dory’\, ‘Graceland’ and ‘Ladies of The Canyon’ echoed from the woodchip walls of the South Birmingham terrace where he was raised; quiet and curious\, saturnine and shy. Here\, the soul of a young artist was shaped. \nIsabel Inkcap is a young songwriter and folk artist who is ‘quickly cementing her presence as one of the more emotive and heartfelt names emerging this year’ (Luna Collective). She is currently long listed in the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition.  \nFast-forward three decades; With five nationally acclaimed records under his belt\, and ringing endorsements from The Times\, Telegraph and BBC6 Music\, 2x FATEA ‘Male Artist of the Year’ Chris Cleverley is described as “One of the most vital voices of his Folk generation” (KLOF) \n His boundary-shattering ‘Dream-Folk’ songwriting sits on the cutting edge of acoustic music. Exploring powerful\, human themes from displaced people to the fragile beauty of our natural world\, we travel with him from the arid deserts of Syria\, to the rich Mediterranean sunsets of the Cretan coastline; a captivating voyage of place\, landscape\, season and self. With a compendium of songs for the misfits\, steeped in love\, joy\, grief\, anxiety and empathy\, his truly immersive performance unites each individual in the room on their own journey towards finding a place in this head-spinning modern world.  \n A true guitar-man\, his breathtaking fingerstyle technique dances above lush ambient soundscapes\, drawing comparisons ranging from Lo-fi American Greats\, Elliott Smith & Sufjan Stevens to UK guitar royalty John Martyn & Nic Jones; a curious tapestry weaved from the hazy psychedelia of the 60s folk revival and the soulful oblivion of the 90s Pacific Northwest. Whether you like your folk music contemporary or classic\, Chris Cleverley has you covered.  \nWith replenishing calm and warm humour\, this unique one-man live show occupies the space between concert performance and yoga nidra meditation; plunging audiences head first into a revitalising journey that promises to leave them feeling that little bit more wholesome than when they arrived. \n Listen to them here \nHauntingly serene. Effortlessly 21st Century. \n “Rather Lovely Electro-Folk” – Radcliffe & Maconie – BBC 6 MUSIC \n“The feel of Elliott Smith and Sufjan Stevens” ★★★★ – Scottish Daily Express \n“Frighteningly brilliant works” – The Daily Star  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/13-june-jacob-drinkwater/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Guitar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTSTAMP:20260408T022051
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SUMMARY:7 June: Craig Ogden Classical Guitar
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome back Craig Ogden to Calstock Arts. A household name to listeners of Classic FM and BBC Radio 3\, both critically and popularly acclaimed with a string of No.1 recordings to his name\, Australian born Craig Ogden is one of the most successful classical guitarists of his generation. Craig’s relaxed style of concert presentation\, the diversity of his chosen repertoire and his virtuosity have made him a firm favourite with audiences. Expect to be amazed by his incredible skills on the guitar\, along with his warmth and sense of humour that charms every audience. \nCraig has an international career as a soloist and chamber musician in recital\, a prolific recording artist and as a concerto soloist with orchestras around the world.  Recent recordings include a solo recital disc for Chandos\, Craig Ogden in Concert\, a new arrangement of the Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach with violinist David Juritz and cellist Tim Hugh for Nimbus which has over 4 million streams on Spotify\, Environments II guitar concerto by Irish composer Greg Caffrey with the Ulster Orchestra and Dancing with Piazzolla with the London Tango Quintet\, released in February 2024 and selected as ‘album of the week’ by BBC Radio 3. In 2025 Craig will be releasing a new recording on Chandos with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet\, of which he is now a regular member. He frequently records for film and has presented programmes for BBC Radio 3\, BBC Northern Ireland\, and ABC Classic FM in Australia. \nListen: https://youtu.be/sBi2qN-I3bI?feature \n“A polished soloist” New York Times \n “This is the real thing: a hugely enjoyable potpourri of pieces that…have not only been firm recital favourites of Ogden’s over the years but of lovers of classical guitar everywhere.” Gramophone \nProgramme: \nSonatina for Guitar     1.Allegretto                      Federico Moreno Torroba \nMadroños \nConcerto op.3 no.9                                                    Antonio Vivaldi/J.S.Bach \n1.Grand                                                                       arr. John Williams \n2.Larghetto \n3. Allegro \nFive Preludes                                                                          Heitor Villa-Lobos \nPrelude No 1 (Homenagem ao sertanejo brasileiro) in homage to the Brazilian country dweller \nPrelude No 2 (Homenagem ao Malandro Carioca) in homage to the rascal of Rio\, the Malandro Carioca \nPrelude No 3 (Homenagem a Bach) in homage to Bach \nPrelude No 4 (Homenagem ao Indio Brasileiro) in homage to the Brazilian Indios \nPrelude No 5 (Homenagem ao Vida Social) in homage to social life: ‘to the fresh-faced young boys and girls who go to concerts and the theatre in Rio’. \nINTERVAL \nIncantation no.3 (Homage to Stanley Myers)                        William Lovelady \nIncantation no.6 (Homage to Hugh Masakela) \nIncantation in G (Donegal) \nLullaby of Birdland                                                                  George Shearing  \n                                                                                                arr. William Lovelady \nThe Usher Waltz                                                                     Nikita Koshkin \nKinkachoo I Love You                                                             Philip Houghton \nLes Voix Humaines                                                                 Marin Marais \nIntroduction\, Theme & Variations                                         Fernando Sor \non a theme from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/7-june-craig-ogden-classical-guitar/
CATEGORIES:Classical,Guitar,Music
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SUMMARY:30 May: A Song Recital: From La Scala to Broadway
DESCRIPTION:  \nLOUISE INNES (Mezzo-Soprano)  \nJAMES CLEVERTON (Baritone)  \nJONATHAN DELBRIDGE (Piano) \n  \n Join us for a delightful evening of music-making\, with much loved arias\, duets and popular musical hits.  \n  \nInternationally renowned Louise Innes made her Covent Garden debut singing Mercedes (Carmen). Since then her operatic roles have taken her all over the world from the Royal Opera House in London to the La Scala\, Milan to Paris\, Vancouver\, Istanbul and Japan. On the concert platform\, Louise has performed Handel’s Messiah in Barcelona\, Beethoven’s Mass in C at the St Magnus Festival in Orkney and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony at the Aldeburgh Festival. Louise also \nregularly appears in Cabaret venues across the country with Charlie Bicknell and has developed a passion for singing in different styles\, particularly jazz and musical theatre. When not performing\, she teaches singing at Wells Cathedral School and Wellington School\, Somerset. Listen: QD7DLX433Xs \n  \nJames Cleverton\, described in the Guardian as “outstanding\, handsome sounding and wonderfully subtle”\, studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Zürich Opera’s International Opera Studio. James’ repertoire ranges from Handel and Wagner to contemporary opera. He has appeared in principal roles at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden\, English National Opera\, Glyndebourne Festival Opera\, Scottish Opera\, Welsh National Opera\, Opera North\, Opernhaus Zürich\, Salzburg Festival\, Theater St Gallen\, Opéra de Rennes and the major UK opera festivals.  James also regularly appears as guest soloist in the Classical Spectacular gala concerts with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall\, the Royal Festival Hall\, the Bridgewater Hall\, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and Birmingham Symphony Hall.  Listen: sGZ67W79Mvo \n  \nJonathan Delbridge was brought up in south-east Cornwall. He championed local music-making throughout Cornwall before relocating to Crewkerne where he now runs the South Somerset Music Centre. With over 20 years’ experience as a professional pianist\, he is well known for his dynamic and diverse concert programmes\, playing music ranging from classical to jazz and musical theatre\, performed on both piano and organ. Renowned for his engaging performances\, Jonathan enjoys providing insightful commentary to enrich the audience’s experience. He is a highly sought-after accompanist\, regularly collaborating with leading soloists\, including Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet) and Arwel Huw Morgan (bass-baritone). His venue appearances range from the iconic Royal Albert Hall and Birmingham Symphony Hall to intimate settings\, such as his village church in Lopen\, Somerset. Listen: fiWa3arRquo \nProgramme  \n From Carmen – Bizet \nHabanera\nVotre toast\nAh\, je t’aime \nFrom Samson and Delilah – Saint-Saens  \nMon cœur s’ouvre a ta voix  \nFrom Macbeth – Verdi \nPieta\, rispetto\, onore  \nFrom Carnival of the Animals – Saint-Saens  \nAquarium \nFrom the Marriage of Figaro – Mozart \nVoi che sapete \nFrom Don Giovanni – Mozart \nDeh\, vieni alla finestra\nLa ci darem la mano  \nFrom the Merry Widow – Lehar\nLove unspoken \n  \nINTERVAL \n  \nNuit d’étoiles – Debussy\nAprès un rêve – Faure\nLes berceaux – Faure \nDon Quichotte a dulcinee – Ravel \nGymnopodie 1 – Satie \n  \nMusical Theatre and more…. \nLa vie en Rose – Louiguy\nOn the Street where you live – Loewe\nCharming Weather – Monckton & Talbot\nAmerican in Paris medley – Gershwin \nThe Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein \nOh what a beautiful morning\nI can’t say no\nPeople will say were in love \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/30-may-a-song-recital-from-la-scala-to-broadway/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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