Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists, trailblazing musicians and composers, Shirley Smart is equally at home and well versed in jazz, blues, folk, middle eastern and world music, as well as classical music. Drawing upon 10 years of living and working in Jerusalem where she embraced the overlapping worlds of...
With a sound that is both raw and intimate, James Dixon engages his audiences across the country with heartfelt lyrics, soulful vocals and a guitar style described as “red in tooth and claw” (Americana-UK) Heavily inspired by Chris Whitley, John Martyn, Kelly Joe Phelps, Neil Young, Nic Jones, Chris Wood and Ralph McTell. “Melodic, soulful...
Sadly Laura has been advised not to travel for health reasons so has had to postpone this concert. She will give us new dates as soon as she is able to travel again. After an outstanding performance in April of last year, Calstock Arts is delighted to welcome back Laura, winner of the coveted...
BBC Radio 3’s award-winning Delia Stevens and three time BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year nominee, Will Pound, deliver an unprecedented collaboration, following the creative evolution of the classical composers inspired by folk. Driven by a maverick curiosity, having stumbled upon a completely new world of sound, they combine the traditional instruments of...
Performing a delightfully nostalgic selection of music inspired by the 1920s and 30s jazz age and reaching into the great American songbook. The band comprises Martin Jenkins on piano, Steve Dow on guitar/vocals and Zoe Lambeth on clarinet, saxophone and vocals. With tasteful solos, polished ensemble playing, male and female vocals and charming harmony duets...
Described as delivering “energetic and charming performances”, the Morris-Begg Duo of Ross Morris (guitar) and Ines Mayhew-Begg (soprano) began working together in 2019 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.They aim to bring a freshness to their programmes through their own unique arrangements and commissions. From Renaissance lute music to flamenco-inspired songs from Spain, the concert...
"One of folk’s brightest talents" (****The Guardian) - Jackie Oates is celebrated for her stunning vocals, heartfelt arrangements, and expressive fiddle playing. Jon Wilks, a distinguished fingerpicking guitarist and singer, has earned recognition from Guitarist Magazine with a double-page spread and praise from Uncut Magazine for his ‘dashing sense of verve on finger-picked guitar.’ Don’t...
HELEN PORTER (Lead vocals and keyboard) & KAREN WIMHURST (Clarinet, bass clarinet & vocals) Helen and Karen’s sumptuous autumn programme interweaves original material with jazz standards you’ll know and love. Soaring vocals, mellow and gutsy clarinet tones, virtuosic improvisation - this is a collaboration spanning twenty years, infusing an evening with warmth, intimacy and good...
JIM CAUSLEY AND MIRANDA SYKES PRESENT GHOSTS, WEREWOLVES AND COUNTRYFOLK - THE SONGS AND STORIES OF SABINE BARING-GOULD Six-time BBC Folk Awards nominee Jim Causley and Miranda Sykes of Award-Winning Show of Hands and Daphne’s Flight come together for the first time to celebrate the centenary of a Victorian superstar through his music and stories....
The Tamar Valley River Festival on Saturday 26 October, Calstock, is a FREE family-friendly event celebrating the River Tamar through art, crafts, music, food and drink. Calstock Arts will be hosting a series of activities throughout the day including – Yoga at 10am Wren Music interactive session at 11am Allis the Shad hands-on family drama...
Hailing from Bristol, with a sound echoing the 1960s British R'n'B bands, The Terraplanes Blues Band has been a breath of fresh air since the release of their debut EP ‘Midnight Train’ in 2020. Winning the highly prestigious ‘EMERGING BLUES ACT OF THE YEAR’ at the UK Blues Awards 2023 has cemented The Terraplanes as...
Prolific UK-based pianist & composer Simeon Walker has quickly emerged as a leading light in the burgeoning Modern Classical scene, regularly performing and touring across the UK and Europe. He has supported a variety of artists including Neil Cowley, LYR, Submotion Orchestra, S. Carey, Loscil, Erland Cooper & Niklas Paschburg, and performed notable live sets...