BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Calstock Arts - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Calstock Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://calstockarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Calstock Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTSTAMP:20260408T002307 CREATED:20251112T170059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T214739Z UID:4739-1781308800-1781395199@calstockarts.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTSTAMP:20260408T002307 CREATED:20251211T080043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T102250Z UID:4912-1781913600-1781999999@calstockarts.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20260408T002307 CREATED:20260302T101559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T214707Z UID:3847-1783036800-1783123199@calstockarts.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260408T002307 CREATED:20260216T130026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T214656Z UID:5110-1783123200-1783209599@calstockarts.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTSTAMP:20260408T002307 CREATED:20260321T105539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T214643Z UID:5213-1784764800-1784851199@calstockarts.org 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 URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/23-july-blue-joni-mitchell-sung-by-mae-karthauser/ CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP:20260408T002307 CREATED:20260326T101046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T160305Z UID:5235-1789689600-1789775999@calstockarts.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20260408T002307 CREATED:20251218T193040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T102241Z UID:4938-1791676800-1791763199@calstockarts.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTSTAMP:20260408T002307 CREATED:20251215T143039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T102226Z UID:4925-1794700800-1794787199@calstockarts.org 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR